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  The Dressmaker's Mirror - Sudden...

  Susan Weiss Liebman

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  Experts agree on the value of genetic testing when there is a family history of disease, or if the patient has an illness frequently caused by a mutation. Knowing the disease mutation lets family members find out if they have it too and need preventive care. The book explains that doctors can order tests with genetic counseling at relatively low cost and how this will help them prescribe preventive actions, make earlier diagnoses, and get better outcomes. The book's genetic discussions also delve into the implications of broad-based genetic screening without a family history. Policymakers are considering the benefits and drawbacks of this approach and I present both sides of this debate. 
   
   
   
  While working on this book I uncovered a family secret hidden for over one hundred years. Family lore had it that a heavy dressmaker's mirror fell on and killed my uncle when he was four. But the death certificate told a different story—his true cause of death was heart failure. My grandparents fabricated the accident to protect their surviving children's marriage prospects. Long before the discovery of DNA, my grandparents intuited and feared James Watson's message, "We used to think that our fate was in our stars, but now we know that, in large measure, our fate is in our genes." The book suggests genetic testing and associated medical intervention can change our fates.

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  Foundations of Fiction The -...

  Rudyard Kipling, Arthur Conan...

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  A dog may be man’s best friend.  It is also one of his worst nightmares.  The idea that humans could suddenly present themselves as demonic werewolves can only have come from the deepest, darkest and most diabolical recesses of an author’s mind. 
   
  In this volume we present a roll-call of classic authors including Rudyard Kipling, Saki, Arthur Conan Doyle, Catherine Crowe and many others who short story by short story establish the building blocks of this horrific yet thrilling genre.  Here all manner of characters and narratives weave together to bring a unique yet intricate account of the beginnings of this most troubling of literary genres. 
  1 - Foundations of Fiction - Werewolves - An Introduction 
  2 - Mark of the Beast by Rudyard Kipling 
  3 - A Pastoral Horror by Arthur Conan Doyle 
  4 - Tarnhelm or The Death of My Uncle Robert by Hugh Walpole 
  5 - Gabriel-Ernest by Saki 
  6 - The She-Wolf by Saki 
  7 - The Lame Priest by Susan Morrow writing as S Carleton 
  8 - The Thing in the Forest by Bernard Capes 
  9 - Vampirismus or Aurelia by E T A Hoffman 
  10 - A Story of a Weir-Wolf by Catherine Crowe

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  Instructions to His Generals -...

  Frederick the Great, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could master the art of leadership, inspire loyalty, and achieve victory through strategy and discipline? 
  Instructions to His Generals: The Military Philosophy of Frederick the Great presents the timeless wisdom of one of history’s greatest military leaders, thoughtfully adapted for today’s listeners. 
  Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, distilled his strategies and leadership principles into concise instructions for his generals. His insights provide a practical roadmap for military success, effective leadership, and strategic thinking. Beyond the battlefield, these principles offer profound lessons for modern leaders, strategists, and anyone seeking success through preparation and discipline. 
  This isn’t just a military text—it’s a guide to mastering leadership, building confidence, and achieving success in the face of challenges. 
  What You’ll Discover: 
  - Strategic Leadership: Inspire loyalty, build disciplined teams, and lead decisively with preparation and adaptability. 
  - The Art of Strategy: Gain insights into planning, executing campaigns, and succeeding through calculated decisions. 
  - Discipline and Adaptability: Embrace preparation, resilience, and flexibility to overcome obstacles. 
  - Clear, Accessible Language: Frederick’s timeless instructions are presented in a modernized format for today’s leaders. 
  Frederick the Great’s Instructions offers a masterclass in leadership, strategy, and discipline. His principles continue to inspire leaders and professionals striving to succeed in a competitive world. 
  Imagine having the tools to lead decisively, adapt to challenges, and inspire confidence in those you lead. 
  Download your copy today and transform your approach to leadership with Frederick the Great’s timeless wisdom.

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  Running Out of Saturdays -...

  Peter Brewer

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  Running out of Saturdays is a warm, witty and unapologetically honest memoir from Peter Brewer – 
  a big-hearted larrikin with a whiteboard full of wisdom and a yarn (or 50) to tell. 
  Now in his mid-60s, Peter reflects on a life jam-packed with colourful characters, career moves (some undeniably 
  questionable), boisterous family gatherings and boardroom lessons. From his humble beginnings to becoming 
  a respected leader in the real estate industry, PB’s learned – often the hard way – what really matters in business, 
  family and life. 
  Every chapter is delivered with humour, heart and a healthy dose of hindsight. Along the way, you’ll meet 
  a host of unforgettable personalities and pick up powerful leadership and life lessons tucked between the laughs. 
  This isn’t just a memoir. It’s a timely reminder that we’re all running out of Saturdays. That life moves fast. That success 
  without heart isn’t worth much. And that the best stories are often the ones we’re brave enough to tell, warts and all. 
  So take a seat, pour yourself a drink, and let Peter Brewer remind you how to live, laugh and leave a legacy – 
  one unforgettable Saturday at a time.

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  Huey Newton

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  Huey Newton was one of the most influential and controversial political activists in modern American history. A revolutionary thinker, community organizer, and co-founder of the Black Panther Party, he became a central figure in the struggle for civil rights, racial justice, and social change during the turbulent decades of the 1960s and 1970s. Admired by supporters and criticized by opponents, Newton remains one of the most significant figures of his era. 
   
  Born in Monroe, Louisiana, in 1942 and raised in Oakland, California, Newton experienced firsthand the inequalities and racial tensions that shaped postwar America. In 1966, alongside Bobby Seale, he founded the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. The organization gained national attention through its calls for community empowerment, political education, economic justice, and resistance to police brutality. Under Newton's leadership, the Panthers established programs providing free breakfasts for children, health clinics, educational initiatives, and other community services. 
   
  This biography traces Newton's journey from a challenging childhood to national prominence. Drawing upon memoirs, speeches, government records, historical studies, interviews, and contemporary accounts, it explores his life, political philosophy, achievements, controversies, and enduring legacy. Huey Newton remains one of the most important and debated figures in the history of modern American social and political movements.

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  The Showgirl and the Prince -...

  Ruthie Henshall

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  Read by the author, Ruthie Henshall.From much-loved West End and Broadway star Ruthie Henshall, The Showgirl and the Prince is a funny, honest and touching real-life Cinderella story – if Cinders is a lycra-clad chorus girl from Bromley who drinks and smokes too much. In 1988, Ruthie was at the start of her career, a chorus girl in Cats (third feline from the left). That was when she met Prince Edward, who was working for Andrew Lloyd Webber at the time. Edward is kind and thoughtful; Ruthie is warm, flirty and prone to telling risqué jokes. She’s not like anyone he’s dated before . . .In this charming and poignant memoir, Ruthie describes a seminal period in her life, navigating a secret relationship with Prince Edward while determinedly following her dream of landing a leading West End role. She shares hilarious backstage stories from some of the era’s biggest musicals – including Miss Saigon, Les Misérables and Crazy for You – rocks up to Buckingham Palace in dungarees over a leotard (the height of 80s fashion), has tea at Windsor with the Queen and charms Prince Philip at Balmoral. But as she swaps her hotpants for Laura Ashley frocks and tries to be good, she wonders can she have her happy ever after?Packed with parties, gossip and glamour, The Showgirl and the Prince will transport you back to 1980s and 1990s London, recreating a golden era of musical theatre and the bittersweet joy of first love.

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