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  Hayden - Brave

  Keith Hayden

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  Betrayed and Forsaken: A US Air Force Veteran's Strength through Adversity - A Military Memoir 
  Keith Hayden was 16 years old when terrorists crashed planes into the World Trade Center. 
  4 months later, his father died before his eyes. 
  These two pivotal events marked the origins of his military career with the United States Air Force. 
  A dangerous adventure that would propel him from desert sands to sandy beaches. For this officer turned Special Agent fate takes many forms. 
  Betrayed in the mountains, forsaken under flashing lights, murder in Japan, investigated in paradise -- twists and trouble followed him. 
  Now, in his own his words, discover how he remained true to himself and brave, no matter the situation. 
  Experience this first-hand account of a U.S. military veteran's experience during the peak of the Iraq-Afghanistan War era. 
  Told through reflective prose and over a decade of authentic journal entries written by the author, Hayden: Brave is a MUST READ for members of the U.S. military community and military documentary fans.

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  Hank Williams Jr - A Country...

  Newbury Publishing

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  Living in the shadow of a famous parent is never easy. But having to endure the legacy of a legend whose music and life transformed a nation is even harder. As if the unwanted attention from fans, reporters, and endless onlookers isn't enough, there is intense pressure of expectation to keep up the public image of the parent. Fortunately, there are a few examples of children of celebrities who dare to forge their own identities. While it is never easy and often takes a great deal of struggle and independent thinking, there are examples of success stories. One of the best examples is the life of Hank Williams, Jr. 
  The story of Hank Williams, Sr. is the tale of a tragic battle between drugs, alcohol, and infidelity. Unable to control his insecurities, Williams drank constantly, and his drunkenness impacted every relationship he had. Yet, the son's story is not the story of the father. While the life of Hank Williams, Jr. is a complex drama of struggle, resurrection, heartbreak, and success; it is a far cry from the self-destructive spiral of the legacy left to him by his father. Today, Hank Williams, Jr. is one of the most famous and admired entertainers of the century, far exceeding the sales and attention bestowed on his father. He has become a legend in his own right who continues to influence the landscape of country music in ways his famous father never could.

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  Death of an Ordinary Man

  Sarah Perry

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  WINNER OF THE NERO NON FICTION AWARD 2026 
  LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2026 
  LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON FICTION 
  A spectacularly original memoir that’s at once an elegy for a beloved family member and a deeply moving meditation on what it means to be a mortal creature, from one of our greatest novelists. 
  Death of an Ordinary Man opens on a charming, merry seaside scene in late August. Perry, her husband, and her father-in-law David are at the Yarmouth carnival they’ve gone to every summer for decades. The day was fine, Perry tells us, and the shining tide was going out. The next time Sarah sees David three weeks later, watching him approach across the market, she knows instantly and with a certainty she’s never had before: David is dying. He’ll be dead in less than three months’ time from a rare and swiftly moving cancer. 
  What follows is Perry’s intimate account of sitting at David’s bedside across the final days of his life. She lays out in plain and scientific detail what the end of a human life looks like, and invites readers into the most mundane and extraordinary moments of a devastating stretch of days. Throughout, she interweaves her own experience with accounts of death throughout the ages, as well as the poetry and philosophy humans have created and turned to for comfort in the face of loss. Her trademark blend of the scientific and factual with the spiritual and artistic captures the fact that, ultimately, dying is the most human thing any of us will do. Perhaps most importantly, she tells us who David is and was—the way he drank his tea and the sections of the newspaper he always read first, the things that made him laugh and the people and animals that he loved. She mourns all that will be lost forever with his passing, even as she celebrates that he was here in the first place. 
  Written in Perry’s inimitable style and riveting from its opening pages, Death of an Ordinary Man is both abundantly human and marvelously transcendent, and reminds us again and again that there are no ordinary men.

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  To Fight Alongside Friends: The...

  Various Authors, David Crane

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  The First World War Diaries of Manchester Pals Captain Charlie May – written and kept in secret and published now for the first time. A born storyteller, Charlie May’s vivid eye for detail and warm good humour brings his experience in the trenches (and the experience of millions of ordinary men like him) to life for a 21st-century readership. 
  Captain Charlie May was killed, aged 27, in the early morning of 1st July 1916, leading the men of ‘B Company’, 22nd Manchester Service Battalion (the Manchester Pals) into action on the first day of the Somme. 
  This tolerant and immensely likeable man had been born in New Zealand and – against King’s regulations – he kept a diary in seven small, wallet-sized pocket books. A journalist before the war and a born storyteller, May’s diaries give a vivid picture of battalion life in and behind the trenches during the build-up to the greatest battle fought by a British army and are filled with the friendships and tensions, the home-sickness, frustrations, delays and endless postponements, the fog of ignorance, the combination of boredom and terror to which every man that has ever fought could testify. 
  His diaries reflect on the progress of the war, tell jokes – good and bad, give details of horse-rides along the Somme valley, afternoons with a fishing rod, lunch in Amiens, a gastronomic celebration of Christmas 1915 and concerts in ‘Whiz Bang Hall’. He describes battles not just with the enemy, but with rats, crows and on the makeshift football pitch – all recorded with a freshness that brings these stories home as if for the first time. 
  The diaries are also written as an extended and deeply-moving love letter to his wife Maude and baby daughter Pauline. ‘I do not want to die’, he wrote – ‘Not that I mind for myself. If it be that I am to go, I am ready. But the thought that I may never see you or our darling baby again turns my bowels to water.’ 
  Fresh, eloquent and warm, these diaries were kept secret from the censor and were delivered to his wife after his death by a fellow soldier in Charlie’s company. Edited by his great-nephew and published for the first time, these diaries give an unforgettable account of the war that took Charlie May’s life, and millions of others like him. 
  This bestselling book by a sunday times bestselling author is a top choice for those interested in military history. The best biography provides a unique perspective on the First World War, making it a must-read autobiography for history enthusiasts. 
  For fans of Alan Bennett (Keeping On Keeping On), Rowan Williams (On Augustine), and Clive James (Unreliable Memoirs).

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  Memories of Madison County - The...

  Jana St. James

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  In 1992, a novel by university professor Robert James Waller was published to less than glowing reviews. Despite the critical reception, The Bridges of Madison County became a publishing phenomenon, spending two years on the New York Times bestseller list and selling more than 50 million copies. Decades before, Waller had met 18-year-old Jana St. James at an Indiana University coffeehouse. Their innocent friendship blossomed into love— despite Waller's seven-year marriage. Years later, as St. James read the newly published book of her dear friend, it wasn't long before she experienced a shortness of breath and a relentless ache. Why were there so many similarities about her experiences with Waller in the novel— were the memories still alive for him, too? In Memories of Madison County, Jana tells her side of the impossible love story— from the innocent phases of friendship through gentle afternoons as lovers, and ultimately to the heart-wrenching yet inevitable end of their relationship.

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  The Virgin of the World -...

  Hermes Trismegistus

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  What if you could uncover the secrets of creation, understand the divine mysteries of the cosmos, and awaken your soul to its highest potential? 
  The Virgin of the World is a modern translation of one of the most mysterious Hermetic texts attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. This ancient work explores the origins of existence, the interplay between divine wisdom and human understanding, and the spiritual path to enlightenment. 
  Far more than a historical text, The Virgin of the World offers a profound guide for self-discovery and awakening. It reveals how creation’s mysteries mirror the journey of the soul, inviting readers to embrace their inner divinity.What You’ll Discover:The Origins of Creation – Unveil the divine forces shaping the cosmos and humanity’s role.Spiritual Awakening – Align with wisdom and awaken your highest potential.Timeless Hermetic Principles – Bridge the material and spiritual worlds.Your Connection to the Divine – Discover how the universe reflects your inner journey. 
  Imagine awakening to deeper purpose and embracing the wisdom of the cosmos. The Virgin of the World has guided seekers for centuries—now, it’s your turn. 
  Begin your journey today. Get your copy now and unlock the secrets of The Virgin of the World.

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