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  No Ordinary Day - Espionage...

  Mat Johnson, John Murray

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  Winner of the Book of the Year and Reader's Choice awards at the 2024 CrimeCon True Crime Awards. Highly commended at the same awards for Outstanding Investigative Reporting. 
  Winner of the 2024 Capital Crime Fingerprint Award (True Crime). 
  Shortlisted for the 2024 Crime Writers Association ALCS Gold Dagger for non-fiction. 
  Behind one of the greatest tragedies in UK policing history lies an incredible political scandal 
  ‘An important book, especially now’ Lee Child 
  ‘Espionage, betrayal, terrorism, corruption and murder. All the ingredients of a Le Carré novel, only it’s real’ Matthew Hall 
  ‘A powerful and timely account’ John Sutherland 
  On 17 April 1984, as demonstrators gathered outside the Libyan embassy in London, two gunmen lay in wait inside. At 10.18 a.m. automatic gunfire rained down on the protestors and WPC Yvonne Fletcher fell, mortally wounded. 
  As his friend lay dying, PC John Murray made her a promise that he would not rest until those responsible had been brought to justice. Thirty-seven years would pass before he was able to fulfil that undertaking. 
  While researching this moving account of one man’s dogged pursuit of justice for a murdered colleague, Matt Johnson uncovered secret-service deals and government duplicity, all part of a plan to force an end to the National Union of Mineworkers’ strike. He discovered the real reason Yvonne’s killers were allowed to go free and how events that day led to thirty years of growing political control of policing, resulting in the disarray increasingly evident today. 
  This compelling account pulls seemingly unconnected threads into a coherent – and shocking – whole. It provides startling insights into how decisions taken by our politicians and the actions of our intelligence agencies, supposedly in our best interests, may be anything but.

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  The Cloud Of Unknowing - The...

  Evelyn Underhill (editor),...

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  In the middle ages, Christianity shared much with Buddhism and other Eastern philosophies. Read on to learn how Christian mystics came to the same conclusions as those from very different faiths. This edition has been adapted from the 1923 version into modern English to make the ideas more accessible to today's reader, the Cloud of Unknowing distills a complex mystical epistemology and discipline into engagingly readable prose.The Cloud of Unknowing is a work of Christian mysticism written in Middle English in the latter half of the 14th century. It is a spiritual guide, which focuses on using contemplative prayer to know God by abandoning consideration of God's particular activities and attributes, and having the courage to surrender your mind and ego to the realm of "unknowing", at which point one may begin to glimpse the nature of God.The book counsels the young student to seek God, not through knowledge and intellect, but through intense contemplation, motivated by love, and stripped of all thought. This is brought about by putting all thoughts and desires under a "cloud of forgetting," and thereby piercing God's cloud of unknowing with a "dart of longing love" from the heart.

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  History of Jerusalem - A...

  Kelly Mass

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  Jerusalem is one of the world’s oldest cities, with a history that stretches back thousands of years. Over the course of its existence, it has been invaded 52 times, seized and regained 44 times, besieged 23 times, and destroyed twice. The oldest portion of the city dates back to the 4th millennium BCE, making it not only a significant historical center but also a symbol of resilience and conflict. Its role in the ancient world has been central to the development of various cultures, religions, and empires that have passed through the region, contributing to its complex and contested history. 
  Given the city’s profound significance in both Israeli and Palestinian national identities, the interpretation of its long history is often influenced by ideological predispositions. For Israeli nationalists, the Jewish eras of Jerusalem’s past are paramount, as they claim continuity with the ancient Israelites and view their connection to the city as a fundamental part of their modern identity. This narrative emphasizes the city’s historical importance to the Jewish people, highlighting key moments such as the establishment of the First Temple and the city’s central role in Jewish religious and cultural life.

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  Watershed - Herman Murrah and...

  Davy Murrah

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  The Pasagoula River is the largest unobstructed river in the continuous United States. Because of this lack of restraint, the river has been left to rise and fall naturally with the seasons, overflowing annually into the adjoining bottomland surrounded by some of the most ecologically diverse woodlands, in North America. 
   
   
   
  Herman Murrah (1935-2022) lived his entire life on the banks and in the swamp surrounding this river in southeast Mississippi. In this book, Herman's eldest son, Davy, details the adventures that continue to inspire young conservationists in the fight to protect our remaining natural ecosystems. 
   
   
   
  As a young adult, Herman worked as a game warden in the Pascagoula River Swamp. When the Pascagoula Hardwood Company, then owners of the swamp, decided to sell the vast tract of forest for clearcutting, Herman was incensed. Determined to protect this natural wonder, Herman teamed up with other visionaries to persuade the State of Mississippi to purchase the land and preserve it in perpetuity. Herman was appointed area manager for the upper portion of the newly designated Pascagoula River Wildlife Management Area. He dedicated the remainder of his life to preserving, protecting, and improving the swamp for the good of south Mississippi.

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  The Extraordinary ADHD Mind -...

  Robert Enochs

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  Unlock the Hidden Genius within the ADHD Mind 
  What if everything you thought you knew about ADHD was just the tip of the iceberg? Dive into the revolutionary world of "The Extraordinary ADHD Mind: Your Guide to Unleashing Hidden Genius" and discover a profound shift in perception that could change your life forever. 
  In this ground-breaking book, you'll unravel the complexities of ADHD, from its historical context to the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience. Imagine understanding how the ADHD brain works and leveraging it to unlock unparalleled creativity and hyperfocus. Discover the strengths you never knew you had and learn to turn challenges into astounding opportunities. 
  Unearth the secrets of hyperfocus and find out how to identify your triggers to achieve your goals with laser-like precision. Learn practical strategies for balancing this unique skill with daily life, ensuring it becomes your greatest asset rather than a hindrance. The book delves into real-life success stories, offering inspiration and actionable techniques for daily living, emotional regulation, and navigating social settings with grace. 
  But this guide doesn’t stop at just managing symptoms. Embrace neurodiversity as an essential component of human progress. Understand the importance of cultivating creativity, succeed in academic and workplace environments, and even harness the entrepreneurial spirit that so often thrives within ADHD individuals. Real-life examples of creative geniuses and successful entrepreneurs will show you just how much potential lies within. 
  Finally, "The Extraordinary ADHD Mind" equips you with tools for managing ADHD effectively, from cutting-edge technology to mindfulness and self-care practices. Advocate for yourself and for others in society, reshaping the narrative around ADHD and showcasing its incredible benefits.

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  Education - A Very Short...

  Gary Thomas

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  Since the early Egyptians human beings have formalized the business of learning, setting up a designated environment of some form to pass knowledge and learning on to groups of students. In this second edition of his Very Short Introduction, Gary Thomas explores how and why education has evolved as it has, examining the ways in which it has responded over the centuries to various influences in politics, philosophy, and the social sciences. Focusing on education today, he considers especially the controversies over progressive versus formal teaching, and also examines education worldwide, assessing the accelerating trend on both sides of the Atlantic of the move to charter, academy, and "free" schools. 
   
   
   
  The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically accelerated moves to online learning in schools and universities, and in this new edition Thomas looks again at curriculums and what shape they should take in a rapidly changing world. He asks why action on race, gender and social inequality has borne so little fruit thus far, questioning the oft-made claim of education to be a force for social mobility, and offering an analysis on how education may develop over the coming century.

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