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  This Is Going to Hurt - Secret...

  Adam Kay

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  Now an AMC+ series starring Ben Whishaw  
  The acclaimed multimillion-copy bestseller, This Is Going to Hurt is Adam Kay’s equally ""blisteringly funny"" (Boston Globe) and “heartbreaking” (New Yorker) secret diaries of his years as a young doctor. 
  Welcome to 97-hour weeks. Welcome to life and death decisions. Welcome to a constant tsunami of bodily fluids. Welcome to earning less than the hospital parking meter. Wave goodbye to your friends and relationships. Welcome to the life of a first-year doctor. 
  Scribbled in secret after endless days, sleepless nights, and missed weekends, comedian and former medical resident Adam Kay’s This Is Going to Hurt provides a no-holds-barred account of his time on the front lines of medicine. 
  Hilarious, horrifying, and heartbreaking by turns, this is everything you wanted to know—and more than a few things you didn’t—about life on and off the hospital ward. 
  And yes, it may leave a scar.

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  Casanova Volume 1 - Venetian Years

  Giacomo Casanova

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  "Casanova: Venetian Years" by Giacomo Casanova offers a vivid memoir of his adventures and escapades in Venice, capturing the essence of 18th-century European life. Casanova recounts his rise from obscurity to notoriety, weaving tales of romance, intrigue, and intellectual pursuits. A man of charm and wit, he navigates Venetian society with audacity, engaging in scandals, duels, and encounters with influential figures. Beyond his reputation as a libertine, Casanova reveals his philosophical reflections and aspirations, showcasing his complexity as both a lover and thinker. This work blends autobiography with historical detail, offering a captivating glimpse into the opulence, politics, and culture of Venice. A timeless exploration of freedom, identity, and human passion.

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  Captive Queen - The Decrypted...

  Jade Scott

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  An expert historian on Mary, Queen of Scots draws on hundreds of her encrypted letters to paint a vivid portrait of one of history's most compelling figures. 
   
   
   
  For almost two decades before her execution at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was a prisoner. From her chambers, she wrote countless letters, many encrypted using complex ciphers to prevent her communications from being intercepted. In this way, she used language to exert her will and her influence, even while incarcerated. 
   
   
   
  More than four hundred years after Mary's death, the discovery of further encoded letters has led to renewed interest in the breadth of her correspondence while in captivity. 
   
   
   
  In Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots, Jade Scott draws on hundreds of these ground-breaking letters to create a vivid picture of one of history's most fascinating personalities. She interprets Mary's complex relationships with friends and enemies alike throughout the years of her imprisonment, illuminating Mary's strategic vision while bringing her captivity to life like never before.

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  Where Angels Fear to Tread: The...

  Sally Becker

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  'I was filled with apprehension about crossing the front line, but I would have risked my life to save just one child. Ivan was giving me a chance to save them all…' 
  This is the extraordinary work of Sally Becker, a humanitarian aid worker who for over three decades has risked it all in order to help the children of war. 
  Where Angels Fear to Tread is a reminder that – with determination, unrelenting passion and drive – one person can change the lives of so many. 
  In May 1993, Sally Becker went to Bosnia to help the innocent victims of war. She started by delivering humanitarian aid to the region, and was soon hailed as the 'Angel of Mostar' for rescuing wounded children and their families from the besieged city. Sally continued her work throughout the conflict and is credited with saving many lives. 
  When President Milosevic ordered his troops into Kosovo, her missions continued, this time on foot across the mountains. While attempting to bring sick and wounded children and their families to safety, she was captured by Serb paramilitaries, but neither this nor being shot by masked gunmen in Northern Albania could make her abandon her task. 
  Bosnia was Sally's first mission and the beginning of her lifelong commitment to help rescue children caught up in some of the most horrific wars around the world, including missions to help children in Iraq, Ukraine and most recently Gaza. 
  Her account provides a rare and invaluable insight into the complexities of international aid work, the shocking reality of life on the front lines and the desperate race to save innocent children trapped in war zones. 
  This is her extraordinary story. 
  Sally Becker's autobiography, a compelling narrative of her life in the service of others, is set to be the latest bestseller in non-fiction. Her memoirs, steeped in tales of charity and social welfare, underscore the power of individual action amidst the often sluggish responses of government institutions. 
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  The Legendary Expeditions of...

  Louisa Young

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  Few explorers reshaped world history like Captain James Cook. His voyages across the Pacific, from Australia to Hawaii, mapped uncharted territories, changed the course of trade, and led to both scientific advancements and cultural clashes. 
  This audiobook takes you on a thrilling journey through Cook’s three legendary expeditions, his encounters with Indigenous peoples, and his dramatic final voyage. Discover: 
  ✅ How Cook’s maps and navigation techniques changed the world 
  ✅ The first European contact with Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii 
  ✅ The scientific discoveries of his voyages—and the conflicts they caused 
  ✅ How Cook’s final journey ended in mystery and tragedy in Hawaii 
  The Legendary Expeditions of Captain Cook is a must-listen for history lovers, explorers at heart, and anyone fascinated by the Age of Discovery.

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  Memoirs of a Wonky-Eyed Man -...

  Jason Byrne

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  Jason Byrne is 17. He has his Leaving Cert under his belt but no idea what to do next. Who better to ask for advice than his dad, Paddy Byrne?
  There's a (very) short stint studying accountancy (he was asked to leave); a FÁS course with juvenile prisoners to become a waiter (his wonky eye was not an advantage); and a job in a lighting warehouse (it ended with a collapsed lung). But no matter the problem, Paddy is always there with a whiskey, a smoke and a wise word: 'Sure, that's life, son. Just don't tell your mother.'
  Follow Jason's hilarious journey to becoming one of Ireland's best-loved comedians in a laugh-out loud book that is a celebration of a generation, of life and of Jason's wonderful relationship with his dad, Paddy Byrne – the man who never gave a b*llix.

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