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  From Hackney With Love - An...

  Richard Yeboah

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  For so many decades, Hackney was the pinnacle of the dynamic multicultural spirit of modern Britain, demonstrated by the borough's vibrant and energetic streets and often controversial political, cultural and socio-economic character. But today, the Hackney that long-standing residents once treasured seems to be disappearing. The borough's diverse working-class communities – who survived the run-down council estates, the overwhelming deprivation and the postcode wars – are increasingly being pushed out by the middle classes who buy up their homes, rename their shops and reshape their neighbourhoods.
  How did Hackney go from being one of the poorest and most uninviting places in the country to being one of the most sought-after locations? In these pages, lifelong resident Richard Yeboah uncovers the borough's lively history, revealing the uncomfortable story of how gentrification has transformed Hackney, for better or for worse.
  Examining some of the most contested issues facing the borough today – including housing and regeneration, politics, class, race, education, youth violence, culture and gender identity – Yeboah amplifies the voices of Hackney's new, existing and former communities and explores the relationship between gentrification and feelings of belonging and loss.
  From Hackney, With Love is both a unique love letter to one of the most vibrant parts of London and a warning that its very existence is in jeopardy.

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  The Brainwashing of My Dad - How...

  Jen Senko

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  After her beloved dad got addicted to right-wing talk radio and Fox News, Jen Senko feared he would never be the same again . . . 
   
   
   
  Frank Senko had always known how to have a good time. But after a job change forced Frank to begin a long car commute every day, his daughter Jen noticed changes in his personality and beliefs. Long hours on the road listening to talk radio commentators like Rush Limbaugh sucked her father into a suspicion-laden worldview dominated by conspiracy theories, fake news, and rants about the "coastal elite" and "libtards" trying to destroy America. 
   
   
   
  Over the course of a few years, Jen's dad went from a nonpolitical, open-minded Democrat to a radical, angry, and intolerant right-wing devotee who became a stranger to those closest to him. As politics began to take precedence over everything else in her father's life, Jen was mystified. What happened to her dad? Jen began the search for answers, and found them . . . as well as stories from countless other families like her own. 
   
   
   
  Based on the award-winning documentary, The Brainwashing of My Dad uncovers the alarming right-wing strategy to wield the media as a weapon against our very democracy.

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  Chinook Crew 'Chick' - Highs and...

  Liz McConaghy

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  Liz McConaghy spent a total of seventeen years flying with the RAF’s Chinook Fleet. Aged just 21, she was the youngest aircrew member to deploy to Iraq and was also the only woman on the Chinook wing for four years. In her astounding career, Liz McConaghy completed two deployments to Iraq followed by ten deployments to Helmand province in Afghanistan in support of the enduring Operation Herrick campaign. 
   
  Liz’s inspiringly honest story reveals the highs and lows that she witnessed at war, and the cost that came with that both, physically and mentally for those involved. During her deployments, she survived not only a near fatal wire strike onboard her CH47, but numerous enemy fire ‘contacts’ defending her crew by returning fire from both the M134 ‘Minigun’ and M60 weapons entrusted to her to operate. 
   
  Her biggest honor of all her duties, however, was serving on the Medical Emergency Response Team, or MERT, flying ambulance as it was more commonly known. This involved recovering wounded soldiers from the battlefield, often under fire, and witnessing them both die and indeed come back to life at her feet in the cabin of her Chinook. 
   
  Liz saw Camp Bastion grow from a barbed wire fence surrounding an area of tents in the sand to the huge Operating Base it became. She was also on the last 1310 Flight deployment there as the British forces withdrew 10 years later handing it back to the Afghan National Army. 
   
  Very few Chinook crew members, if any, spanned the length of time deployed as Liz McConaghy did. This is a genuinely unique tale that only Liz could tell, which ends with her battling the memories that haunted her, long after she had left the battlefield. Her own war within took her to the point of suicide once she had left the service. Her survival from both the battles in foreign lands and in her own head led her to begin telling her story, in the hope she can help others win their wars.

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  Gidget - Origins of a Teen Girl...

  Pamela Robertson Wojcik

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  Gidget: Origins of a Teen Girl Transmedia Franchise examines the multiplicity of books, films, TV shows, and merchandise that make up the transmedia Gidget universe from the late 1950s to the 1980s. 
   
   
   
  The book examines the Gidget phenomenon as an early and unique teen girl franchise that expands understanding of both teen girlhood and transmedia storytelling. It locates the film as existing at the historical intersection of numerous discourses and events, including the emergence of surf culture and surf films; the rise of California as signifier of modernity and as the epicenter of white American middle-class teen culture; the annexation of Hawaii; the invention of Barbie; and Hollywood's reluctant acceptance of teen culture and teen audiences. Each chapter places the Gidget text in context, looking at production and reception circumstances and intertexts such as the novels of Françoise Sagan, the Tammy series, La Dolce Vita, and the Patty Duke Show, to better understand Gidget's meaning at different points in time. 
   
   
   
  This book explores many aspects of Gidget, providing an invaluable insight into this iconic franchise for students and researchers in film studies, feminist media studies, and youth culture.

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  Late night hotel gym - Gay...

  Finn Meller

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  After a grueling trip filled with endless meetings and relentless jet lag, I found solace in the hotel’s impressive gym. Switching to evening workouts, I enjoyed a rare moment of solitude until a chance encounter with a friendly stranger named Robert. What started as a casual conversation in the gym could lead to something much more intriguing. 
  Dive into my story where the mundane turns extraordinary. With a backdrop of business travel and the unexpected connections made along the way, this book promises a blend of intense personal moments and thrilling encounters. My journey from exhaustion to excitement, coupled with the allure of new feelings, makes this a must-read for anyone who loves a mix of real-life struggles and serendipitous adventures.

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  Empowering Personality Types for...

  Ivy Castillo

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  Are you struggling with difficult coworkers or confusing personalities at work? 
  You’re not alone. When you don’t understand the different personality types around you, communication breaks down, tension rises, and your job becomes harder than it needs to be. 
  This practical workplace personality types book shows you how to decode behavior, communicate clearly, and turn daily frustrations into opportunities for collaboration. It’s ideal for employees, team members, and professionals in office or hybrid workplaces who want to work smarter with people, not just tasks. 
  Empowering Personality Types for Professional Success helps you: 
  - Understand personality types in the workplace and why people think and react so differently 
  - Communicate more clearly with coworkers, managers, clients, and stakeholders 
  - Reduce conflict before it escalates and build stronger professional relationships 
  - Turn personality differences into a genuine asset for your team and career 
  Inside, you’ll find: 
  - A simple overview of key personality patterns, including ideas from DISC, MBTI, and other tools 
  - How to spot useful traits in yourself and others without a long test 
  - Easy communication techniques and MBTI-style tips for emails, meetings, and tough conversations 
  - Motivation strategies for different personality types 
  - Tools to strengthen your emotional intelligence and self-awareness at work 
  Whether you’re early in your career, part of a busy team, or starting to lead others, this book gives you a clear roadmap for understanding people without jargon or fluff. Learn to decode personalities, reduce friction, and build stronger professional relationships starting today.

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