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  First Quarter

  John Tuomey

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  In this reflective and enriching memoir, John Tuomey navigates the places and memories of his life over the scope of twenty-five years. First recognised for the urban regeneration of Dublin's Temple Bar, which included the construction of the Irish Film Institute, the National Photographic Archive and Gallery of Photography, his life in architecture led him to design social and cultural spaces such as the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, the Glucksman Gallery in UCC and the Victoria & Albert East Museum in London.
  
  Imbued with many inter-textual references to poetry, drama and literature and written in limpid prose, this memoir is inherently literary in nature. Tuomey looks back to his early life where he was born in Tralee and lived in different counties around Ireland, from small towns to country landscapes, from schooldays in Dundalk to student activism at University College Dublin. He traces the pathways that led to his formation as an architect, reflecting on the many cultural and social influences on his life. He excels in capturing the social landscape of Dublin in the 1980s and pays particular attention to the many buildings and social hubs of the inner city. His transient years of moving from Dublin to London, and subsequently working in places like Nairobi and Milan, chronicle the international influences on his outlook. The key relationships in his life, including meeting his future wife, Sheila – a fellow student of architecture in UCD – and his pivotal employment by James Stirling in 1976, form the backbone of his personal and professional life.
  
  Tuomey's expertise in his field is unsurpassed, with meticulous detail given to the finer aspects of design and architecture. His thoughts on the challenges facing the encroaching erasure of city life in Dublin are essential reading for anyone with an interest in the future of building in the city.

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  Surviving Deep Waters - A...

  Bruce Johnson

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  When you have nothing to lose, you can risk everything. 
   
  There was no reason to bet on Bruce Johnson, given where he started out. Poor, Black, and raised by a single mother who had a secret. He was the child she hid in plain view from the rest of her family. 
   
  Bruce would spend his youth at Chickasaw Park in Louisville—Kentucky’s segregated west end. He would grab the low hanging tree branches, then swing out over the Ohio River before dropping into the dangerous water below. He didn’t know how to swim, but was  
  fearless and knew to paddle quickly back to shore before the current could drag him under. This tenacity served him well, and he learned to be a risk taker early on. 
   
  As an adult, he set out to just make a living—to do better than Black folks who tried their best before, while making his Momma and Grandmomma proud. His journey to becoming a successful TV journalist nearly killed him, but he refused to treat himself as a victim. His  
  role was to use his voice and example to pull others out of deep waters. 
   
  The rollout for his retirement was unprecedented. Week-long on-air tributes, hour-long online tributes from corporate CEOs, former colleagues, Congressmembers, the Mayor, and the governor. After a near forty-five year career, all was deserved and expected, except for  
  a final tribute—seeing his image secretly painted on the Wall of Fame outside the iconic Ben’s Chili Bowl restaurant alongside Barack and Michelle Obama, Oprah, and Dave Chappelle. No one could have imagined such an ending. Or could they? Bruce Johnson’s  
  journey is the culmination of his mother and grandmother’s stories—the ultimate American story of race, opportunity, and perseverance.

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  Beyond Good and Evil -...

  Friedrich Nietzsche, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could challenge conventional morality, seek deeper truths, and unlock the strength to live authentically and powerfully? 
  Beyond Good and Evil: Philosophy of Morality, Truth, and Human Strength presents Friedrich Nietzsche’s groundbreaking exploration of ethics, truth, and human nature, now thoughtfully adapted for today’s listeners. 
  Written in the late 19th century, Beyond Good and Evil critiques traditional morality and calls on humanity to rise above simplistic notions of “good” and “evil.” Nietzsche invites us to question societal norms, embrace intellectual freedom, and cultivate the strength to create our own values and meaning. 
  This isn’t just a philosophical work—it’s a transformative guide to thinking independently, embracing life’s complexities, and unlocking your potential to live with purpose and power. Nietzsche’s insights resonate deeply in today’s world, challenging listeners to confront assumptions and discover their true strength. 
  What You’ll Discover: 
  - The Truth About Morality: Examine how traditional ideas of “good” and “evil” limit personal and societal growth. 
  - Intellectual Freedom and Power: Learn to think independently, question everything, and embrace complexity. 
  - Human Strength and Individuality: Rise above conformity, cultivate resilience, and create your own values. 
  Clear, Accessible Language: Experience Nietzsche’s ideas in a modern translation that’s easy to understand and apply. 
  - Nietzsche’s vision challenges us to embrace intellectual courage, authenticity, and the strength to break free from conventional thinking. 
  Imagine having the tools to explore life’s deeper questions, break through limiting beliefs, and create a life of meaning and authenticity. 
  Download your copy today and transform your understanding of morality, truth, and human strength with Nietzsche’s timeless wisdom.

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  The View From Rat Lake

  John Gierach

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  Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers. 
   
   
   
  "In the world of fishing there are magic phrases that are guaranteed to summon the demon. Among them are: 'remote trout lake,' 'fish up to thirteen pounds,' 'the place the guides fish on their days off,'" writes John Gierach in this wonderful collection of thirteen essays inspired by a fishing trip to Rat Lake, a remote body of water in Montana. Once again John Gierach does what he does best—explain the peculiarities of the fishing life in a way that will amuse novices and seasoned fly fishers alike. The View from Rat Lake deftly examines man in nature and nature in man, the pleasures of fishing the high country, and the high and low comedy that occasionally overcomes even the best-planned fishing trip.

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  The Acts of Peter and the Twelve...

  2nd Century CE) Anonymous ...

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  What does it mean to follow the path of wisdom and faith? How did the Apostles of Christ navigate challenges to spread divine truth? 
  The Acts of Peter and the Twelve Apostles: Early Christian Teachings on Faith, Wisdom, and Divine Guidance offers a modern translation of this deeply symbolic and inspiring early Christian text. Through the stories of Peter and the Apostles, this narrative reveals timeless lessons about spiritual resilience, the power of wisdom, and the role of divine guidance in overcoming life’s challenges. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:Lessons in Faith and WisdomGain insights into the early Christian understanding of spiritual truth and the role of faith in daily life.The Apostles’ JourneyFollow the symbolic and inspiring journey of Peter and the Apostles as they spread Christ’s teachings.A Guide to Overcoming TrialsLearn how early Christians viewed challenges as opportunities for growth and deeper connection to the divine.A Glimpse into Early ChristianityDiscover the spiritual values and teachings that shaped the faith of the earliest followers of Christ. 
  This modern adaptation preserves the spiritual depth and narrative richness of The Acts of Peter and the Twelve Apostles while making it accessible to today’s readers. Whether you are exploring the history of Christianity, seeking inspiration for your spiritual journey, or studying early Christian thought, this book offers timeless guidance and insight. 
  Begin your journey into The Acts of Peter and the Twelve Apostles today and uncover its transformative wisdom for the modern reader.

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  I Am Jackie Chan - My Life in...

  Jackie Chan

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  As one of the biggest stars in the world, Jackie Chan has wowed audiences with death-defying stunts for decades. But who really is this boyishly handsome, lightning-fast Charlie Chaplin of martial arts moviemaking? Jackie Chan has never told his own story in his own words. In I Am Jackie Chan, he tells the fascinating, harrowing, ultimately triumphant story of his life: How the son of refugees in 1950s Hong Kong became the disciplined disciple of a Chinese Opera Master. How, after years of plunging off skyscrapers and living to tell the tale, a once scared seven-year-old boy broke into the Hollywood big time by breaking almost every bone in his body.

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