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  The Dead Beat

  Anonimo

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  Marilyn Johnson was enthralled by the remarkable lives that were marching out of this world—so she sought out the best obits in the English language and the people who spent their lives writing about the dead. She surveyed the darkest corners of Internet chat rooms, and made a pilgrimage to London to savor the most caustic and literate obits of all. Now she leads us on a compelling journey into the cult and culture behind the obituary page and the unusual lives we don't quite appreciate until they're gone.

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  Fierce Attachments - A Memoir

  Vivian Gornick

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  In this deeply etched and haunting memoir, Vivian Gornick tells the story of her lifelong battle with her mother for independence. Gornick's groundbreaking book confronts what Edna O'Brien has called "the principal crux of female despair": the unacknowledged Oedipal nature of the mother-daughter bond. 
   
   
   
  Born and raised in the Bronx, the daughter of "urban peasants," Gornick grows up in a household dominated by her intelligent but uneducated mother's romantic depression over the early death of her husband. Next door lives Nettie, an attractive widow whose calculating sensuality appeals greatly to Vivian. These women with their opposing models of femininity continue, well into adulthood, to affect Gornick's struggle to find herself in love and in work. 
   
   
   
  As Gornick walks with her aged mother through the streets of New York, arguing and remembering the past, each wins the listener's admiration: the caustic and clear-thinking daughter, for her courage and tenacity in really talking to her mother about the most basic issues of their lives, and the still powerful and intuitively-wise old woman, who again and again proves herself her daughter's mother.

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  To Catch A Killer - My Hunt for...

  Peter Bleksley

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  On 28 November 2004, banker and father-of-two Alistair Wilson was shot three times on his doorstep in a killing more commonly associated with inner city gang wars than a sleepy seaside town in the Scottish Highlands. All these years later, the question remains: why?Who would wish to kill this respectable husband and family man in such a brutal fashion? Was it simply a tragic case of mistaken identity, or did someone have reason to end Alistair's life? And what was the significance of the envelope handed to him before he was fatally wounded?Over the years, lines of enquiry have been investigated and dismissed, gossip has spread, theories offered and rumours debated at length. And yet, so long after Alistair's death, no arrest has ever been made and precious few motives have been made public.In this gripping true crime investigation, Peter Bleksley, top ex-undercover cop and The Chief on Channel 4's Hunted, strives to uncover the truth and hunt down Alistair's killer. He travels to Scotland, speaks to experts, and draws on his decades of investigative experience in order to provide new insight into Scotland's most mysterious murder case.

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  Leading With Love - A Nurse's Story

  Shelagh Klein, Connie Delaney

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  In "Leading with Love," Connie Delaney and I, Shelagh Klein, present our heartfelt message, crafted not through AI technology, but from the depths of our heads, hearts, and real-life experiences. This book is a testament to the transformative power of love, written with the conviction that infusing love into our daily conversations can indeed change the world for the better. 
  "Leading with Love" is not just a book; it's a journey into the heart of what it means to connect with one another and our world. It offers hope and a practical roadmap for fostering love and oneness in our lives. Delaney and I share our vision of a world where unity is not just a concept, but a lived reality, recognizing our profound interconnectedness with all beings and the cosmos. 
  We believe that by embodying love in our actions and embracing oneness, we can collectively elevate our consciousness, leading to a more harmonious, sustainable, and loving world. The book is filled with personal stories, practical advice, and inspiring examples, guiding readers through a process of self-discovery and communal awakening. 
  In a time where division and fear are often magnified, "Leading with Love" provides a counter-narrative of hope and unity. It encourages readers to embrace love and oneness in everyday life, challenging them to look beyond differences and act with compassion and empathy. 
  This book is more than a guide; it's an invitation to join a movement of positive change. It reminds us that transforming our world starts with individual acts of love, radiating outwards to reshape the future of our planet and beyond. 
  For those who wish to connect further and explore these concepts in a digital space, you are invited to engage with my digital twin at Conniedelaney.com, where the journey of leading with love continues.

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  Van halen's voices: - tonechaser...

  Steven Rosen

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  Van Halen's Voices is the second in a series of audiobooks based around the hardback book Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen. Included in this extraordinary audio are rare interviews from author Steve Rosen's personal archives. Interviews include: 
  Alex Van Halen 
  David Lee Roth 
  Michael Anthony 
  Gary Cherone 
  Sammy Hagar 
  Kevan Hill (Edward's boyhood friend and a member of the Broken Combs) 
  Wayne Charvel (founder of Charvel Guitars) 
  Rudy Leiren (Edward's first guitar tech) 
  Zeke Clark (Edward's guitar tech during the mid-1980s) 
  And many other incredible interviews...

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  Tortured for Christ

  Richard Wurmbrand

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  Solitary confinement, mental and physical torture, extreme hunger and bitter cold-these were the daily realities for Pastor Richard Wurmbrand during his combined 14 years of imprisonment in Communist Romania. Richard's crime, like that of thousands of others, was his fervent faith in Jesus Christ and his outspoken witness to the grace and love of God. In Tortured for Christ, Richard shares the inspiring story of his faithful discipleship amid Communist oppression and his powerful witness of Christ's love and forgiveness even before his persecutors.  Known as "the book that shocked the world," Tortured for Christ is a timeless, bestselling account of courageous faith, unbelievable endurance, and inspiring forgiveness that continues to encourage new generations of Christians.4 years of imprisonment in Communist Romania. Richard's

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