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  The True Story of Lawrence of...

  Duncan Scott

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  Few historical figures are as legendary—or controversial—as T.E. Lawrence, the man who became known as Lawrence of Arabia. His daring exploits during World War I’s Arab Revolt, his complex relationships with Bedouin leaders, and his mysterious post-war life have inspired books, films, and endless debate. 
  This audiobook takes you beyond the legend, revealing the true story of Lawrence’s life, his victories and betrayals, and the blurred line between history and myth. Discover: 
  ✅ How Lawrence’s role in the Arab Revolt shaped the modern Middle East 
  ✅ The truth about his alliances, betrayals, and political struggles 
  ✅ The controversy: Was he a hero, a manipulator, or a pawn? 
  ✅ What really happened after the war—and why he tried to erase his past 
  The True Story of Lawrence of Arabia is a must-listen for history lovers, war buffs, and those fascinated by the blurred line between myth and reality.

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  What You Into?

  Joshua Fox

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  Raw, moving and savagely funny, What You Into? is Josh Fox's autobiographical account of his spiral into the Grindr world of casual sex, hook-ups and dating apps following the break-up of his marriage. 
   
  'What you into?' 
  'I can host if ur looking?' 
  'What you into?' 
  'Do you like straight married men?' 
  'What you into?' 
  'Wanna meet in the bushes at the park?' 
   
  So many messages and not a single one asked how I was – or even asked my name. After a few minutes of bleak scrolling, I realised the only things I'm into are basic manners, commitment and being happily married. Which I also realised I wouldn't be finding on here. Still, that didn't stop me going off to meet the ninth stranger to slide into my inbox after finding myself getting sadder and sadder as each anonymous proposition pinged my way. 
   
  Raw, moving and savagely funny, What You Into? is Josh Fox's autobiographical account of his spiral into the Grindr world of casual sex, hook-ups and dating apps following the break-up of his marriage. 
   
  He documents this journey diary-style, chronicling the often weird, at times dark world of casual sex as he navigates his grief and anger through the consumption of men - only to discover that he too is being consumed by the process. 
   
  Fox's unflinching account of his descent into sex addiction, his struggle with depression and his search for a way back is framed within the broader background of his life. He shares his difficult upbringing in a housing estate in Manchester, and gives a self-critical commentary on his media career (and his complicated relationship with 'celebrity'), from his time as a teenage YouTube star and paparazzo through to his work in Australian radio. 
   
  What You Into? is a story of the push and pull of addiction, the power of compulsion over shame, the search for healing through destruction - set against the need for love and the desire to feel alive.

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  Gods Of Fire - My Journey...

  Charles Maree

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  Awesome! A memoir of a black man in a cultural journey from childhood to a successful career in the fire service. This “journey” is a powerful story of guts peppered with a dose of determination and is anything but an ordinary. Although wrought with both self-inflicted and societally applied barriers his career spanned 30 years. Thus he became the one of only three District chiefs (in the department’s 100+ year history.) He became the first black Chief of Rescue. He became the first black commander of the Hazardous Materials Team. the first black Assistant Fire Chief of ERD (this division was responsible for all firefighting, rescue, dive, and hazardous materials emergencies and constitutes the bulk of personnel employed by the fire department (approximately ¾ of the firefighters and paramedics employed). And all of this on a predominately white fire department. He held the position of Assistant Fire Chief until he retired.

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  Les Knight - Australia's Dambuster

  Marcus Fielding

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Les Knight, a young man from Camberwell, Victoria was like many who joined to serve his country during the Second World War. But unlike many others his skill as a Lancaster pilot enabled him to successfully breach the Eder Dam in the now infamous Dambusters Raid. At the age of 22, Les was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and became a national hero. 
  But his war service continued, and four months after the Dambusters Raid, his aircraft was badly damaged. On this occasion, Les’s skill and bravery were again on display as he held the stricken plane steady to allow his seven crewmates to bail out. 
  Then, as he searched for a place to ditch the aircraft, he steered clear of a Dutch village to avoid any civilian injuries. The plane hit the ground hard, cartwheeled, and Les was killed. 
  Five of the seven crew members were able to evade being captured by the Germans and, with the help of underground movements, were returned to England. The other two were captured and detained in POW camps until the war’s end. All seven returned home to continue their lives, marry and have children. Their lives are Les’ legacy. 
  This is the remarkable story of one brave Australian who answered his country’s calling and who demonstrated courage far beyond expectation. His gravestone carries the inscription ‘Let us be Worthy’. The village of Den Ham has never forgotten the bravery of this young Australian pilot. His grave has always been immaculately kept.

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  Mary’s Secret Gospel -...

  Various Early Christian Writers

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  What if the Virgin Mary’s story extended into miraculous infancy tales, temple upbringings, and a mysterious final departure—found only in lesser-known gospels? 
  Collected here in a modern format, these texts include the Protoevangelium of James, emphasizing Mary’s consecration in the temple; the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, depicting Jesus’ childhood wonders; and Dormition accounts detailing her peaceful end. Together, they reveal the reverence and devotion early Christians had for the mother of Jesus. 
  Included Texts:Protoevangelium of James – Mary’s birth, childhood, and betrothal to Joseph.Infancy Gospel of Thomas & Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew – Stories of young Jesus and Mary’s role.Dormition/Assumption Texts – Accounts of Mary’s final days and assumption into heaven.Transitus Mariae – Later traditions surrounding her departure. 
  What You’ll Discover Inside:Mary’s Sanctified Childhood – Dramatic origins and unique temple service.Intimate Family Vignettes – How Mary guided Jesus in everyday life.Early Marian Devotion – See how these stories fueled centuries of veneration.Narrative Continuity – Bridge the gap between canonical Gospels and later church tradition. 
  Honor the hidden chapters of Mary’s legacy. Let these apocryphal gospels deepen your appreciation for her faith, grace, and vital role in salvation history.

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  Zebulon Pike: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  Given that Lewis and Clark remain so famous, it was inevitable that the other American explorers would be overlooked, particularly William Eaton, the hero of the Battle of Derna in the Barnaby Wars, and Zebulon Montgomery Pike, the explorer of the Mississippi. In the case of Pike, Orsi suggests that the explorer is overlooked and in some cases slighted due to what the expeditions did and did not accomplish. Eaton and Pike represented “the first wave of Manifest Destiny, expanding the republican principles of liberty and citizenship in the world.”[1] 
  	Contrasted to that patriotic sentiment are caveats and questions. The career of Zebulon Pike was “dominated by ambiguously motivated explorations of the American West.”[2] With the procurement of the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the nation, Pike had the full force of American authority at his disposal, and his travels through the Colorado Rockies into New Mexico pushed the boundaries between America and Spain. Captured by Spanish officials for illegal entry, he was finally released back into American custody after a year’s time with a volume of new information on Spanish territory, its economy, and its military configuration. This sparked a debate about whether the capture was planned by the American government itself. 
  	Pike’s return is still debated, as is his relationship with General James Wilkinson and Aaron Burr. The controversy is relevant to Burr’s alleged conspiracy to establish a competing empire in the American Southwest, or perhaps as a way of conquering Spanish America without involving the White House. Pike’s papers, confiscated by the Spanish, have complicated the search for the truth, and any evidence of his complicity remains confidential, in part because of the unpredictable explorer’s unpredictable demise.

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