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  Bear Witness - The Pursuit of...

  Ross Halperin

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  As young men, Kurt Ver Beek, an American sociologist, and Carlos Hernández, a Honduran schoolteacher, devoted their lives to helping the poor. But it wasn't until they moved to an extraordinarily dangerous neighborhood in Honduras that they came to a radical conclusion: The charity world was combating poverty incorrectly. 
   
   
   
  In gripping prose, journalist Ross Halperin chronicles how these two best friends became quasi vigilantes and charged into a series of life-and-death battles: first with the gang that terrorized their community, then with a notorious tycoon who commanded about a thousand-armed men, and finally with a police force whose corruption and brutality defied credulity. Their efforts made some of the most violent neighborhoods on earth safer and arguably improved the functioning of a national government, but in the process of pulling that off, they compromised their principles, precipitated collateral damage, and acquired their share of outraged critics. 
   
   
   
  A remarkable and dangerous feat of reportage, Bear Witness is a thrilling account of an unorthodox mission to establish justice in a place thought to be beyond the reach of the law.

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  Casanova Volume 6 - Spanish...

  Giacomo Casanova

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  "Casanova: Spanish Passions" by Giacomo Casanova delves into the libertine’s fiery encounters and adventures across Spain. From sultry romances to perilous escapades, Casanova immerses himself in the vibrant culture and tempestuous spirit of the region. His charm and audacity lead him into intimate entanglements and clashes with authority, exposing the complexities of love, honor, and desire. Against a backdrop of flamenco, duels, and aristocratic intrigue, Casanova reflects on the intoxicating interplay of passion and power. This volume captures his relentless pursuit of freedom and pleasure, blending personal memoir with rich historical detail. A vivid portrayal of 18th-century Spain, it reveals the timeless allure of human emotions and societal dynamics.

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  Middlemarch

  George Eliot

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  Middlemarch is a complex tale of idealism, disillusion, profligacy, loyalty and frustrated love. This penetrating analysis of the life of an English provincial town during the time of social unrest prior to the Reform Bill of 1832 is told through the lives of Dorothea Brooke and Dr Tertius Lydgate and includes a host of other paradigm characters who illuminate the condition of English life in the mid-nineteenth century.America.

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  Testaments Betrayed - An Essay...

  Milan Kundera

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  ""A defense of fiction and a lesson in the art of reading."" —New York Times Book Review 
  ""Testaments Betrayed is to be savored paragraph by paragraph. . . . It must be purchased, read, pondered, and argued within the margins. And frequently reread."" — Washington Post 
  A brilliant and thought-provoking essay from one of the twentieth century’s masters of fiction, Testaments Betrayed is written like a novel: the same characters appear and reappear throughout the nine parts of the book, as do the principal themes that preoccupy the author. Kundera is a passionate defender of the moral rights of the artist and the respect due a work of art and its creator’s wishes. The betrayal of both—often by their most passionate proponents—is one of the key ideas that informs this strikingly original and elegant book.

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  The Joseph Principles - Turning...

  Steven K. Scott

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  Has life gone the way you thought it would go? Have your senses of safety, security, and confidence been replaced with fear, doubt, anxiety, and even depression and despair? By following the biblical example of Joseph and the teachings of Jesus, learn to turn your hurt and trials into a springboard for a more tangible and intimate relationship with God.  
  In 2016, a year after releasing his book Jesus Speaks, bestselling author Steven K. Scott’s mentor and dearest friend, Gary Smalley, fell asleep in his bed and woke up in heaven. Steven had lost not only his best friend of forty-three years but also his most enthusiastic encourager.  
  Brokenhearted, he lost his passion to write. In 2020, Steven was hospitalized, wondering if he’d survive COVID, and the Holy Spirit let him know, in no uncertain terms, that it was time to break free from past hurts and disappointments, start living in the present, and do what God had called him to do. Inspired, Steven began studying the life of Joseph, a biblical figure who suffered trauma after trauma but used his suffering as a tool.  
  With so many people living in a world of hurt and uncertainty, The Joseph Principles gives you what you need to heal your hurts and successfully navigate through current trials and future adversities. By following examples from Joseph’s life and the corresponding teachings of Jesus, begin confronting your deepest hurts and find freedom, using your past trauma as a springboard to a closer relationship with God. 
  Through The Joseph Principles, you will:Discover a clear pathway to the joyful and abundant life that Jesus makes available to his followersFind amazing hidden treasures that can truly change the course of your lifeExperience God in the “miracle of the moment” by not dwelling on the past or jumping to the futureBe empowered to forgive even when you don’t want to--even the worst of your offendersDiscover God’s love language to become more intimately connected with the Father, the Son, and the Holy SpiritBring miracles of God’s love, mercy, compassion, wisdom, and righteousness into every aspect of life 
  In The Joseph Principles, you’ll discover specific steps to provide a clear pathway to the joyful and abundant life that Jesus provides for believers. 
  Exercises, chapter summaries, and a list of principles are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  Be Kind

  Emily Herbert

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  'In a world where you can be anything, be kind.'Caroline Flack was the girl who had it all ... beauty, talent, money, fame and a hugely successful career.But, away from the television cameras and the fabulous parties, there hid a lonely, frightened young woman. Caroline was already a rising star when she shot to fame as the presenter of Love Island. With her beauty and her effervescent personality, she was perfect for the role and soon the show was drawing 6 million viewers.Yet, behind the scenes her love life was chaotic. She dated Prince Harry, Harry Styles and Russell Brand before finding love with tennis player Lewis Burton.Her world came crashing down on the night Lewis called 999 to report Caroline was attacking him. Police found Caroline hysterical and the couple covered in blood.Just as it seemed life could not be any worse Caroline was fired by ITV and barred by the courts from contacting Lewis.In this extraordinary and revealing book, Emily Herbert talks with friends and celebrities to reveal the heartbreaking true story of how this beautiful woman crashed from the pinnacle of fame and success to a lonely and tragic death.A donation from the sale of this book will be given to cyber bullying charities.

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