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  Blazing Your Own Trail - Faith...

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  In Blazing Your Own Trail, Kiki Baker Barnes invites readers to explore the profound lessons she learned throughout her journey from athlete to award-winning college sports executive. Combining personal stories of triumph, failure, and growth, Barnes introduces the Blind Exchange Framework, a powerful leadership model built on the principles of Faith, Focus, and Forward Movement. Through insightful reflections and re- al-life examples, Barnes shares how these principles have guided her through major life transitions-both personal and professional. Whether overcoming challenges on the track field, navigating leadership roles in collegiate athletics, or blazing her trail in the male-dominated sports industry, Barnes' journey demonstrates the power of faith and determination in achieving success. This book is for aspiring leaders, athletes, and anyone who seeks to find their purpose and lead with integrity. Blazing Your Own Trail will inspire you to embrace life's uncertainties, rise from setbacks, and courageously pursue your dreams.

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  The Wound Closest to the Sun -...

  Karl Berger

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  The novel plays out in three historic frames: 1919 Bavaria, Germany; Second World War France; France in 1960. 
  We meet the main character, Yann, in 1960. He is a semi-retired French journalist, professor, and Camus scholar who is plagued by a lifetime of regrets. He finds hope in an unforeseen friendship with Klaus, the only son of Karl, a German soldier who saved Yann’s life in 1919. Klaus is a depressed young man burdened by history and challenged by the stories that he encourages Yann to revisit and to share. 
  These fateful events took place during World War II when Yann again met Karl and also Madeleine, a French engineer and Resistance fighter who attempts to recruit Yann to join the Resistance. Yann’s hesitation eventually leads to Madeleine’s death, and this will haunt Yann ever after.

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  The African Emperor - The Life...

  Simon Elliott

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  Septimius Severus was Rome's black emperor. Born in the blistering heat of a North African spring in Leptis Magna AD 145, he died in the freezing cold of a northern British winter in York in AD 211. A giant of an emperor, whose career can be counted in superlatives, Severus was in power at the height of Rome's might. He led the largest army to ever campaign in Britain, comprising 50,000 men, part of a Roman military establishment which peaked at 33 legions under his rule.
  
  
  
  Born into the richest family, in the richest part of the Roman Empire, Severus monumentalised his rule across the empire. He visited - and often fought in - every region. Where he did, he left a mighty legacy in the built environment, for example in Rome where much of the Forum Romanum and most of the imperial palaces are Severan. In North Africa, his hometown of Leptis Magna is all Severan, as are the Roman cities at the Atlas mountains. In London, the land walls that still define the City's Square Mile were delineated under his rule. Visitors to the under croft at York Minster can stand where he died.
  
  
  Septimius Severus was one of the greatest warrior emperors, a hard man who almost died in battle several times and whose attitude is reflected in his deathbed advice to two sons: 'Be of one mind with your family, enrich the soldiers, and despise the rest.'

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  Not My Circus - Triumph Over...

  Delicia Niami

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  "Not My Circus…is a memoir I won’t forget for a long time.” —Los Angeles Book Review 
  When life throws you under the bus, how do you find the strength to stand back up? 
  In Not My Circus, the author shares her extraordinary story of resilience amidst unimaginable adversity. From drug abuse and sexual trauma to homicide, she recounts her harrowing coming-of-age experiences in gritty detail. This powerful memoir will take you on a rollercoaster ride through the author's traumatic teenage and young adult years. You'll venture into the vibrant nightlife of West Hollywood, with all its temptation and danger in the height of the AIDS epidemic. You'll experience the terror of being raped and the frustration of seeking justice. But most importantly, you'll witness the incredible courage and perseverance of a woman determined to heal. 
  While the events are chilling, the message is inspiring—no matter how much life tries to knock you down, you can choose to stand back up. Through the author's journey of self-discovery, you'll learn that true strength comes from within. Raw, real, and impossible to put down, Not My Circus is a testament to the human capacity for resilience. If you're ready to be moved by one woman's unbelievable story of finding light in the darkness, then this book is for you.

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  Gin and Phonics: My journey...

  Clara Batten

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  ‘I was asked the other day what I thought the hardest part of parenting was. I’d have to say that it’s definitely the kids.’ 
  TikTok sensation Clara Batten has dedicated the last few years to seeking the answer to one of life’s most crucial questions: 
  Is it possible to raise and nurture two small humans without losing your bloody mind? 
  The good news is, now she’s found (some of) the answers and is sharing her secrets with the rest of us! In this riotous book, Clara reveals:when it’s acceptable to buy your kids lunch from a kebab shop.why a jar of pickled herrings from Waitrose is the ultimate guilty pleasure, nay necessity, for a sleep-deprived parent.how to finally pursue your acting ambitions in your forties (despite a toddler sh*tting on the stairs during a self-tape audition). 
  Most importantly, Clara shows us that no matter how much we adore our little treasures, life isn’t just about their A, B and bloody Cs. 
  In her latest work, GIN AND PHONICS, Clara Batten humorously delves into the intricacies of long-term family relationships. This new autobiography, with its candid take on marriage and parenting, is a top pick for readers. 
  For fans of Miranda Hart (I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You), Dawn French (The Twat Files), Crystal Hefner (Only Say Good Things), Katy Weitz (Undercover Copper), and Davinia Taylor (It's Not A Diet). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  The Complete Nag Hammadi...

  Various Ancient Writers

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  What if early Christianity was more diverse than you ever imagined, brimming with hidden gospels, mystical revelations, and radical teachings? 
  Discovered in 1945, the Nag Hammadi library contains 52 tractates that challenge traditional views of Jesus, creation, and salvation. This modern presentation unveils texts like the Gospel of Thomas, the Secret Book of John, and the Gospel of Philip—treasured by ancient Gnostic groups striving for spiritual “gnosis” and freedom from cosmic powers. 
  Included Texts:Gnostic Gospels (Thomas, Philip, Mary, Judas)Sethian & Valentinian Writings (Zostrianos, Allogenes, The Tripartite Tractate)Revelations & Dialogues (Secret Book of John, Apocalypse of Adam, Thunder: Perfect Mind)Philosophical & Mystical Treatises (Eugnostos the Blessed, The Discourse on the Eighth and Ninth) 
  What You’ll Discover Inside:Alternate Visions of Jesus – Sayings and parables emphasizing self-discovery and inner enlightenment.Cosmic Hierarchies & Archons – Understand the Gnostic view of a flawed creator and hidden spiritual realms.A Radical Path to Salvation – Explore personal revelation over institutional dogma.Merging Greek, Jewish & Christian Thought – See how these works weave ancient philosophy with biblical narratives. 
  Unlock an alternative spiritual heritage that once competed with emerging orthodoxy. Journey into the heart of Gnostic wisdom and discover a rich mosaic of early Christian thought.

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