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  Nancy - A Portrait of My Years...

  Michael Deaver

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  Candid, moving and insightful, Nancy is the most personal look at Nancy Davis Reagan ever published 
  Nancy Davis Reagan has led an extraordinary life; it has also been an extraordinarily private one. Now Mike Deaver, whose relationship with Mrs. Reagan dates back to the1960s, shares the side of Nancy that only her intimates know. 
  The woman portrayed in Nancy is far more complicated than the stereotype. No cardboard cutout, she is pure flesh and blood, a woman of immense will and fortitude. And in the Reagans' fifty-year marriage, Ron always received top billing. She is convinced that her husband was one of the great men of the twentieth century -- a rare world leader who changed the tide of history. Nancy has been no bit player in the story. Deaver believes that Reagan would not have risen to such distinction without Nancy at his side. 
  Reluctantly drawn into politics, Nancy gradually embraced her role. To the president, Nancy Reagan would bring discipline. She would ask the tough questions. When his image might be tainted, she would fervently guard it, even at the expense of her own. 
  To Ronald Reagan the man, who always had trouble expressing intimacy, Nancy gave the gift of her unrestricted love. Now to a man no longer capable of looking after himself, Nancy is everything there is left to be: caretaker, guardian, nurturer of the Reagan legacy.

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  Winter Notes on Summer Impressions

  Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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  "Try and set yourself the task not to think of a white bear, and the cursed thing comes to mind every minute."
  
  Written in 1862, Winter Notes on Summer Impressions is a collection of essays, reflections and observations written by Fyodor Dostoevsky while travelling in western Europe.
  
  A mixture of travelogue and sharply observed social commentary, the author critiques Western civilisation through a uniquely Russian lens, using his impressions of France, England, Germany and other countries to reflect on the differences between Western society and Russia, and in doing so, he reveals a lot about his own philosophical and political views. Many of the themes addressed here went on to become important in his later work, such as Notes from Underground and The Brothers Karamazov, and his scepticism about Western progress and his emphasis on spiritual renewal became central to his world-view.
  Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian novelist, journalist, and short-story writer renowned for his profound explorations of psychology, morality, and the human condition. Born in Moscow, his tumultuous life was marked by early literary success and followed by arrest and exile due to his radical political activities. He is widely regarded as one of the world's finest novelists, penning classics that include Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons, and The Brothers Karamazov. His work has had an immense influence on 20th-century fiction and his ideas have profoundly shaped literary modernism, existentialism, and various schools of psychology, theology, and literary criticism.

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  Tales of the Angler’s Eldorado...

  Zane Grey

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  New Zealand is one of the “hot” fly-fishing spots in the world today, known for brilliant, crystal clear rivers. Zane Grey’s account of his adventure in New Zealand conjures up images of huge and mythic trout. In Tales of the Angler’s Eldorado, he describes fishing these now legendary streams as well as his pursuit of huge swordfish off the coast of the New Zealand shores. It’s both a fishing story and adventure story from one of America’s favorite storytellers. 
  “There is always something wonderful about a new fishing adventure trip—for a single day, or for a week, or for months. The enchantment never palls…Fishing is like Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece.”—Zane Grey, from Tales of the Angler’s Eldorado, New Zealand

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  The Faith of Queen Elizabeth -...

  Dudley Delffs

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  Discover the inspiring spiritual legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of this notoriously private monarch, The Faith of Queen Elizabeth features intimate stories and inspiring reflections on the personal faith behind the Crown. 
  An icon, matriarch, reformer, and the longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II intrigued millions around the world with her royal heritage, inspirational character, and profound faith, especially as depicted in award-winning films such as The Queen and the wildly popular Netflix series The Crown. 
  But throughout all her trials and triumphs, Her Majesty credited her personal faith in Jesus Christ as the steadying anchor to her life and reign. In The Faith of Queen Elizabeth, Dudley Delffs unpacks the secret behind Her Majesty's personal devotion and public service, giving you a fuller, richer picture of the woman who led a nation with unwavering faith and resolve, teaching us how we can all:Leave a legacy of faith for future generationsAnswer the call to serveAlign our behavior with our beliefs 
    
  With testimonies from historic figures such as Winston Churchill, Billy Graham, Mother Teresa, and Margaret Thatcher, this magnificent tribute explores the faith of the world's most famous Queen--and the King she served. 
  Praise for The Faith of Queen Elizabeth: 
  "The faith of Her Majesty the Queen is the diamond in the crown: forged under extreme pressure, a 'beacon of inspiration' the world over, reflecting the light of the Lord she serves. Delffs's book foregrounds this faith with fluency and respect: an absorbing read." 
  --Right Reverend Dr. Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster 
  "This book is a wonderful tribute to the life of Queen Elizabeth II and to her devotion to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and the Church of England. It describes her clear and authentic Christian faith that has inspired me and many others in following Jesus's example." 
  --Andrew R. Pratt, interfaith advisor to the Bishop of Blackburn

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  Lucky: The Sunday Times...

  Ed Jackson

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  ‘What a story and what an inspirational human. Ed is a total legend.’ Joe Wicks 
  ‘A life-affirming story . . . inspirational’ Tim Peake 
  As seen in the Daily Mail 
  From tragedy to triumph, one step at a time – an inspirational story of triumph over adversity against the odds 
  At just 28 years old, Ed Jackson was told he would never walk again. After a miscalculated dive into a pool, he suffered multiple cardiac arrests, a broken neck and a partially severed spinal cord. Lying paralysed in intensive care, the former rugby player knew his life would never be the same. But he wasn’t ready to give up hope. 
  Driven by relentless determination, Ed embarked on an incredible journey to independence. Millimetre by millimetre, he began to regain movement in his fingers and toes. Defying the expectations of even the most optimistic doctors, step by step, Ed began to walk again. 
  Fuelled by a renewed appreciation for life and a determination to help others suffering similar injuries to his own, Ed set his sights on a new challenge: mountaineering. Embarking on a gruelling climb to raise funds for a spinal unit in Kathmandu, Ed realises that, once again, the odds are stacked against him. Will he be able to overcome his own life-changing injury and transform others’ lives for the better? 
  Lucky is the story of how Ed faced the impossible when it seemed all hope was lost, and shows how you, too, can overcome the biggest challenges that life sends your way. 
  Lucky was a Sunday Times bestseller in the w/b August 9th 2021 
  In Lucky, Ed Jackson's personal journey of overcoming disabilities is a testament to his relentless determination. This Sunday Times bestselling book is a motivational autobiography that will inspire you to face your own challenges head-on. 
  For fans of Rachel Murphy (Loose Head), Sophie L Morgan (Driving Forwards), Nims Purja (Beyond Possible), Levison Wood (The Art of Exploration), and Jerry Grayson (Film Pilot).

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  A Warrior's Faith - Navy SEAL...

  Robert Vera

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  An exhilarating story of a young Navy SEAL whose relentless faith transformed his life and inspired everyone who knew his courageous story. 
  In A Warrior’s Faith, Ryan Job’s close friend, Robert Vera, recounts how the highly decorated Navy SEAL’s unstoppable sense of humor, positive attitude, and fierce determination helped him survive after being shot in the face by an enemy sniper on a roof in Ramadi, Iraq. 
  Though blinded, the irrepressible Job recovered from his wounds and began facing a new set of obstacles with his characteristic humor and resolve. He married the girl of his dreams, hunted elk, climbed Mt. Rainier, graduated college with honors, influenced countless people around him, and was looking forward to being a father—before his life was tragically cut short by a hospital medical error. 
  Vera’s raw, often funny, and heartfelt account of his friend’s life offers readers a way to find hope in the middle of life’s raging storms. 
   

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