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  Pure

  Rose Bretécher (née Cartwright)

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   Rose Bretécher's  memoir on her long struggle with OCD. Adapted for the 2019 Channel 4 series.
  Rose has OCD, but not as you know it.  Pure  is the brave account of her ten-year struggle with Pure O, a little-known form of the condition, which causes her to experience intrusive sexual thoughts of shocking intensity. 
  Undermined at every turn by her obsessions and enduring years of misdiagnosis and failed therapies, eventually the love of family and friends and her own courage prevailed, inspiring this beautiful and often hilarious memoir of a woman who refused to give up.
  At its core is a lesson for all of us: when it comes to being happy with who we are, there are no neat conclusions.

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  Solidarity Is the Political...

  Alissa Wise, Rebecca...

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  Against enormous odds and in the face of fierce pushback, the Palestine solidarity movement has succeeded in transforming the landscape of American politics. The movement has catapulted Palestine from being an untouchable topic in even liberal political circles to a central rallying cry in grassroots progressive organizing, one that is championed by some of the highest profile and beloved members of Congress. 
   
   
   
  In the fall and winter of 2023, with the attention of the world focused on Israel's unprecedented aggression against the people of Gaza, millions across the globe mobilized in solidarity with Palestinians and their struggle for liberation. 
   
   
   
  In this book, two key leaders and former staff of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) focus on the important role of anti-Zionist Jewish organizing within the broader Palestine solidarity movement, reflecting on their decade of leadership of JVP and drawing lessons especially relevant to those organizing from a position of solidarity. 
   
   
   
  Their insights help contextualize the intense suppression of activism for Palestinian freedom, while illuminating the roots of today's flourishing Jewish solidarity with Palestinians worldwide.

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  Dominican Republic - Culture...

  Ilana Benady, Ginnie Bedggood

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  Don’t just see the sights―get to know the people. 
   
  If you are looking for a country where everything works like clockwork, now might be a good time to turn back. If you can relax and go with the flow, however, you will experience a land diverse in environment, a rich and dynamic culture, and a people whose friendliness is legendary. 
  Flamboyant, resilient, generous, and headstrong, the Dominican psyche embodies the country's turbulent historical inheritance and reflects the diversity of their ethnicity. Centuries of Spanish rule, African influence, and the indigenous Taino legacy combine to form a cultural tapestry that is entirely unique. 
  This updated edition of Culture Smart! Dominican Republic looks at the beating heart of Dominican life. It explores the central role of family and social ties, and the significance of music, dance, and festivals. From the lively rhythms of merengue and bachata to the national love of baseball and the colorful cuisine, visitors will gain an insight into the passions, traditions, and values that define the Dominicans today. 
   
  Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

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  The DUBLIN PUB - A SOCIAL AND...

  Donal Fallon

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  'Here is a history of publand, yes, but here is a moment in time as well.'
  For centuries, the public house has played an important role in the social and cultural history of Dublin. As the headquarters for a major revolution, a mecca of literary invention or a haven from work, 'the local' is a cornerstone of community life and a testament to human endeavour in an ever-changing city.
  Beginning with the taverns and ale houses of the 17th and 18th centuries, Donal Fallon brings the reader on a visual journey through world renowned public houses such as the Brazen Head, The Long Hall, Grogan's and The Palace, and on to early houses and gay bars, spirit grocers and shebeens. As well as the establishments themselves, the 'Plain People of Ireland' appear in chapters about temperance, karaoke and snugs. Along the way, we meet patrons as diverse and famous around the capital as Theobald Wolfe Tone, Nell McCafferty and Con Houlihan. And visitors to Dublin are also here, as the photographer Lee Miller seeks out the city of James Joyce and Elizabeth Taylor searches in vain for the Ladies' toilet.
  Drawing from rich archival collections, The Dublin Pub includes many previously unpublished photographs as well as testimonies from the past and present to bring the history of the Dublin pub to vivid life.

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  Ortiz's War - The Allies' Secret...

  Nicholas Reynolds, Katie Sanders

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  Read by the authors and Fred Sanders. 
  The untold story of the Allies’ secret weapon in occupied France. 
  Peter J. Ortiz’s path to becoming the most battle-decorated member of America’s first spy agency—and one of the most decorated Marines of World War II—was unlike any other. Born in New York and raised between California and France, he would have stints as a merchant seaman, dude ranch manager, race car driver, lion tamer, circus performer, and Hollywood stuntman and actor. As a teenager, Ortiz ran away from boarding school in France to join the French Foreign Legion. He first experienced combat in North Africa against tribesmen in the Sahara. Fighting on the front lines against the Germans in 1940, he was badly wounded and captured. He repeatedly escaped, one time fleeing a hospital train after assuming the identity of a dead soldier. 
  Docking in the US the day after Pearl Harbor, Ortiz enlisted in the Marine Corps. As someone who could speak French like a native--and get by in Arabic, German, and Spanish--the dashing former Legionnaire immediately stood out. Instead of being deployed to the Pacific like the majority of Marines, Ortiz was recruited by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—America’s World War II forerunner to the Central Intelligence Agency—for special operations in North Africa and Europe. 
  In 1944, Ortiz parachuted into France on two top-secret inter-Allied missions. Operating deep behind enemy lines, he traveled throughout Southeastern France—at times donning his Marine uniform—arming and training the Maquis, blowing up Nazi infrastructure, and aiding downed Allied airmen. Rotating his many covers—including as a fashion designer and minor Vichy government official—he infiltrated Nazi gatherings and funneled intelligence about German positions back to OSS London ahead of D-Day. By the time he escaped across the Pyrenees, he was among the Gestapo’s most wanted.  
  Two months after the Normandy landings, Ortiz jumped back into the French Alps, this time with a team of Americans he recruited for “Le Grand Parachutage,” a drop that sent more than 150 tons of supplies raining down to the Maquis to fight the Axis. When his six-man patrol was surrounded by more than one hundred Germans at the village of Centron, Ortiz faced a choice: fight the enemy or save the village from Nazi annihilation. 
  A rare Marine in the European Theater, he received two Navy Crosses. Ortiz’s story—an untold corner of World War II history—is one of extraordinary courage, resistance, and self-sacrifice. 
  Photos and reference material can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  The End Of The World

  Geoffrey Dennis

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  In The End of the World , Geoffrey Dennis writes about the fleeting existence of the human race and how the creation and spread of prophecies and predictions can create confusion, inspire awe, and instill an odd sense of reassurance in their believers. The need to define the unknown and to control things that are uncontrollable, and the fear of uncertainty, have developed knowledge, science, and culture; but they can also serve as a means to guide the population towards the benefit of certain social and political interests. Dennis delivers a carefully created and imaginative take on the tragic end of man and the planet he calls home, using a structure that emphasizes the four main aspects of such an event: How would the world come to an end? When could such a situation arise? Will humanity meet its demise before the Earth reaches its own? Would be the aftermath of such an inconceivable tragedy? These questions don't have concrete answers, but Dennis offers conclusions based on theories known at the time, religious interpretation, and historical references ranging from ancient Rome to the then-present day. Published in 1930, the book is a fascinating entry into the "existential risk" genre, as it's a philosophical critique that plays with the thin line between fiction and factual analysis. It employs a compelling writing style, focuses on the examination and review of forecasts and ideas, and includes the occasional touch of humor. It remains a valuable glimpse into the potential fates of Earth and humanity independent of technological development.

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