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  Czech Mate: Don't Shoot the...

  Mira Mack

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  “Nobody in our family ever got divorced.” – In the words of my dad.“So there is always a first time for everything.” – Those would be my words.Early in the 1990s, the Czech Republic was changing, desperately trying to enter a western capitalistic lifestyle. But the change was slow motion compared to the turbulent life of a young female journalist trying to do it all – end her first marriage, mother two kids, while drowning in lots of work. One could also say – divorcing chin first, pulling new jobs while juggling old jobs, surrounding herself with loyal friends, and marrying a new man, the love of her life, who was – ooohh my god! – a foreigner … how scandalous!She is forced to fight with old traditional thinking, the socialistic school system, and a judgemental society. But she is never alone – with the help of her faithful friends, family and a refreshing dose of humour, she finally wins her life game of Czech Mate. And finally, a fresh start. Canada – here they come!If you enjoyed this book, try the prequel:  Somersaults

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  My Strange World

  Steve Stockton

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  THE WORLD IS FULL OF STRANGE AND TERRIFYING THINGSFrom his early years, Steve Stockton has had what can be called strange and oftentimes frightening experiences with the paranormal and unexplained. These encounters led him to search for the answers, only to discover the truth isn't easy to find.My Strange World is a collection of Steve's encounters from his personal life as well as his life as a renowned paranormal researcher.If you've listened to Steve being interviewed on radio shows and podcasts, (such as Darkness Radio with Dave Schrader, Where Did The Road Go? with Seriah Azkath, The Paranormal Podcast with Jim Harold, Into The Fray Radio with Shannon LeGro, Capricorn Radio with James Swagger, Paranormal Filler with Wes Forsythe, and many more) then you've heard Steve touch on some of his personal experiences . . .If you like scary stories and to take a trip down the road of the unexplained and bizarre, then buckle up and get ready to dive into the strange world of Steve Stockton.

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  Vajazzled & Bedazzled:...

  John Meadows

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  A thoroughly entertaining motorhome odyssey around Britain and Ireland, lands of myths, legends, giants, monsters, leprechauns, heroes and villains.From John O' Groats to Landsend, Scotland's North Coast 500, Snowdonia, Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way to the Jurassic and Pembrokeshire coasts. Visit magnificent cathedrals, imposing castles, historic pubs and enjoy the craic in Irish bars. Explore a rich heritage and encounter King Arthur, Robin Hood, Dracula, Bloodaxe, Cromwell, Shakespeare, Constable, Burns, the Beatles and more. Anecdotes are enriched with incisive wit and whimsical, observational humour. Smile through this fascinating journey and be bedazzled by backstories and fun trivia.

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  HowExpert Guide to Serving - 101...

  HowExpert, Emma Eliason

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  Being a server - well, a good server - is so much more than taking an order and dropping food off at a table. Serving with hospitality can open doors to meaningful interactions with strangers, long-term relationships with regulars, and ultimately, consistent financial success. 
  If you’re new to the restaurant industry, want to improve your skills, or you’re just curious about how to succeed as a server, look no further. As an eight-year veteran and single mom, who has been able to raise two kids on server income alone, you can trust me when I say I know what I’m talking about. 
  I’ve listed the best 101 tips, tricks, and stories I’ve accumulated over the years throughout this book, with just a pinch of “I’ve been a server for far too long” sarcasm that I know other veterans will appreciate. 
  By reading this book, HowExpert Guide to Serving, you will: 
  - Learn the difference between hospitality and service. 
  - Uncover little tricks along the way to increase not only your check average but your tips. 
  - Hear stories of how these tips played out in real life while laughing along the way. 
  - Gain more knowledge on how to be a server that your guests will remember and come back for. 
  About the Author 
  Emma Eliason has been working as a server for nearly a decade. Starting at 19 years old, she knew she needed to be able to provide a better life for herself and her daughter. Now, eight years later, she shares the wisdom and humor she has picked up along the way. Emma has a strong passion when it comes to servers understanding their endless potential to positively impact someone’s day or even their life. With tips focused on empathy and hospitality, Emma shares how she’s been able to financially support two kids on server income alone while taking pride in her skills as a seasoned veteran of the restaurant industry. 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.

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  Specimen Days

  Walt Whitman

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  Specimen Days is essentially the great American poet Walt Whitman's scrap book. It documents most of his life's adventures, espeically his experience serving as a nurse during the Civil War and travelling around America.

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  Portraits of Peace - Searching...

  John Noltner

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  Frustrated with an increasingly polarized social landscape, award-winning photographer John Noltner set out on a 40,000-mile road trip across the United States to rediscover the common humanity that connects us. He did so by asking people one simple question: "What does peace mean to you?" Through difficult conversations, gentle humor, and a keen eye for beauty, Noltner's Portraits of Peace captures a rich collage of who we are as a nation.This book offers a uniquely human and accessible examination of the social issues that most challenge us today, such as racial equality, immigration reform, LGBTQ+ rights, women's rights, freedom of religion, and tolerance. Through the real-world stories of ordinary citizens who choose, in the midst of difficult circumstances, to pursue healing, reconciliation, and community building, we discover a glimmer of hope that something better is possible.Portraits of Peace offers a promising road map to a peaceful future as a pluralistic society.

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