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  Life on Hold

  Ivonne Cabral

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  Discover a miracle among us 
  Life on Hold tells the moving and true story of Ivonne Cabral, a woman who faced the greatest challenge of her life: a chronic illness that brought her to the brink of death. Through its pages, Ivonne shares her journey from diagnosis to the moment she received a double liver and kidney transplant, transforming her struggle into a source of inspiration and hope.There is meaning in suffering 
  This book not only chronicles Ivonne's battle against her illness but also invites you to reflect on the power of love, the strength of faith, and the importance of relationships in the toughest times. With an honest, intimate, and sensitive voice, Life on Hold is a must-read for those looking to find light in darkness, meaning in suffering, and a purpose amidst pain.A Devotional Journey 
  Ideal for readers interested in true stories of overcoming, spirituality, and those facing chronic illnesses or challenging life situations. Find in this book a devotional guide to nourish your soul, strengthen your faith, and discover that, even in the hardest trials, we are not alone. 
  Life on Hold is a powerful testimony that reminds us that, with faith and determination, we can overcome any obstacle. Dive into Ivonne's story and let her journey inspire you to look beyond your circumstances and embrace each day with gratitude and hope. 
  Learn more at https://ivonnes.fund.

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  The Tombstone Express -...

  Steve Edwards

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  The public thinks he’s a motorcycle cop, but he’s a civilian, and an inexperienced rider at that. This new job as a police motorcycle escort for funeral processions is the best job he’s ever had, affording him respect and dignity that has so far eluded him. But can he make ends meet, pursuing his interest in bikes and cemeteries, leading to a better life? A colorful cast of characters help and hinder in his struggle to find meaning as they deliver the hearse and the deceased on its final journey to the grave. With constant reflections on mortality and a distinct sense of humor, Edwards tells his story with unflinching honesty and insight.

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  Recovering

  Richie Sadlier, Dion Fanning

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  When a career-ending injury saw former Ireland and Millwall striker Richie Sadlier retire from football at age 24, his life spiralled out of control.
  Without structure or a sense of purpose, and fuelled by a dependency on alcohol, he spent years running from the dark memories and feelings that had haunted him since childhood. Until one day he hit rock bottom and decided to confront his demons.
  Recovering written with Dion Fanning is about a life shaped by efforts to escape, and how it is possible to rebuild that life, piece by piece, with the right help.
  Inspiring and ground-breaking, it is an important reflection on the need to move away from perceptions of shame in our discussions about mental health, sex, relationships and addiction.

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  A Rich Woman - From their pens...

  Katharine Tynan

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  Katharine Tynan was born on 23rd January 1859 into a large family in Clondalkin, County Dublin. 
  The family business was cattle rearing and the farmhouse, set with the mountains for a backdrop, was a wonderful world for a young mind to learn and imagine. 
  She was educated at the convent school, St Catherine of Sienna, in Drogheda.  A stubborn streak inhibited her ability to learn as easily as the school wished. However she did learn on her own terms and soon began to take her ‘forbidden literature’, hidden in her clothing, to her loft in a stable hideaway.  
  Until she turned seventeen nothing appeared to point to a literary career.  But some verse printed in a Dublin newspaper changed everything. It led to a sonnet being printed in the Spectator.  Thereafter the Graphic published several others and even paid a half guinea for the privilege.   
  In 1884 Katharine dispatched herself to London and made an abiding friendship in Alice Meynell.  Alice was an established poet and helped, with her husband Wilfred, to publish many poets. The following year it was arranged for the publication of her first poetry volume, ‘Louise de la Vallière’.  
  She formed valuable friendships with the poets Gerard Manley Hopkins, William Butler Yeats and later Francis Ledwidge.  
  As she gathered friends and contacts into her life her literary output began to gather pace. Katharine had begun to write prose for the Speaker and for the Scots and National Observer.  
  In 1892 she married Henry Albert Hinkson, a fellow writer and a barrister.  They moved to England and had five children although two were to tragically die in infancy.   
  By now her output was prolific and ranged from poetry to novels to short stories.  It would later include a biography and further extend to editing and reviewing.   
  In 1912 the family returned to Claremorris, County Mayo, when her husband was appointed magistrate, a post he held until his early death in 1919.     
  Tynan is sometimes grouped amongst the War Poets of the First World War. Her experience was not direct but as a Mother with one son serving in France and another in Palestine, the emotions, fears and doubts are expressed in a beautiful and heart-felt way.  
  Involved in the Irish Literary Revival, Tynan expressed concern for feminist causes, the poor, and the effects of World War I in her work. She also meditated on her Catholic faith. 
  She is said to have written over 100 novels, 12 collections of short stories, plays and many volumes of enduring poetry as well as five volumes of autobiography. 
  Katharine Tynan Hinkson died at age 72 on 2nd April 1931 in London and is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery.

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  Manifesto - The Battle For Green...

  Dale Vince

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  Manifesto is the first book from green industrialist Dale Vince OBE – the founder of Ecotricity, chairman of Forest Green Rovers and United Nations Climate Champion.  This is the story of a man whose unwavering journey to save the environment has driven him all the way to the top, and a powerful manifesto for anyone who wants to change the world. Dale Vince has led a remarkable life. From ‘enemy of the state’ to ‘green energy tycoon’, he has dedicated his life to challenging conventional wisdom in pursuit of a better way to live. Dale kickstarted the now global green energy movement, helping to bring environmentalism into the mainstream. He pioneered the electric car, built the first Electric Highway to power them and runs Forest Green Rovers, the world’s first vegan football club. With a questioning mind that does not take ‘no’ for an answer, Dale has spent his whole life striving for change.  In his first book, Dale explores what must be done to win the battle for Green Britain. It’s a manifesto of hope, backed up by solutions, from someone with real life experience of disrupting the energy industry and paving the way for a greener planet. This is a manifesto that is changing the world. The revised and updated version has a new chapter from Dale why he decided to shift support from Just Stop Oil to Just Stopping The Tories, why politics is the final frontier for a greener Britain and the truth behind the green economy.“Mad Max meets Laurie Lee” Andrew Merrell, Raikes Journal“A must read” Chris Packham

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  Jack the Ripper - Victims &...

  Liam Dale

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  Today, bustling East London seems a world away from its dark past just a century ago, when terror reigned - the infamous Whitechapel Murders by Jack the Ripper. 
   
  Tourists are drawn to this chilling tale, a mix of fascination and dread that began in 1888 and still haunts us today. 
   
  Transport yourself to the 1880s, a maze of fog-draped alleyways and dimly lit cobbled streets. Commercial Street, once a bustling market, was now a place of panic in Whitechapel. 
   
  One name struck fear into the hearts of the residents: Jack the Ripper. What happened back then still intrigues modern historians and amateur sleuths, urging them to unravel the mystery of this shadowy figure. 
   
  You'll explore: 
  - Victim profiles and discovery sites 
  - Suspects that emerged 
  - Jack the Ripper's chilling letters to the police 
   
  Discover the haunting secrets of Jack the Ripper's reign of terror, a chilling saga that continues to captivate minds today.

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