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  When You Lose It

  Roxy Longworth, Gay Longworth

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  A gripping memoir of two battling narratives and a mother-daughter relationship stretched to its absolute limits. 
  Roxy was 13 years old when she was coerced then blackmailed into sending explicit photos, which were spread around her school. The shame led to self-loathing. The blame led to a psychotic breakdown. Roxy started hearing voices. Then she started seeing things... 
  What happens when your teenager starts to lose it, and then you lose each other? What happens when you can't tell your mother you desperately need help? And how can a family move past a devastating mental health crisis? 
  'Read this book. Then talk to your sons. It is essential reading' Jamie Theakston 
  'An extraordinary and important book. Read it immediately' Claudia Winkleman 
  'Superbly written, this deeply moving book underlines how truly precious mother-daughter relationships are, and never more so than in those teenage years' Gloria Hunniford

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  East to West across Russia: The...

  Daniel C.A. Christianson

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  Embark on a captivating journey across the vast Russian steppe aboard the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway in this modern tale of self-discovery and introspection. The narrator, known only as D, begins his westward voyage in Vladivostok, traversing the ever-changing landscapes that unfold before him. As time moves inexorably onward, the everyday lives of the passengers intertwine with the rhythmic churning of the train’s 
  propellers, contrasting sharply with the raw silence of the natural world beyond the windows.
   
  As the journey progresses, D’s physical expedition takes an unexpected turn, delving into the depths of his own psyche. A haunting presence, N, permeates the narrative, her essence imbued in the natural world, particularly at the breathtaking Lake Baikal in Siberia. N represents the one who got away, leaving a void and a profound fragility within D’s soul, scattering her ghostly influence across the many places his footsteps tread.
   
  Immersed in the tranquil vistas of the external world, D finds himself enamoured by the everyday characters he encounters along the way. As he navigates the complexities of his inner turmoil and the beauty of his surroundings, the narrator embarks on a transformative odyssey. The D who began his journey in Vladivostok will inevitably be different from the one who arrives in Moscow at journey’s end, but what will this 
  transformation entail? Join D on this introspective voyage as he unravels the mysteries of his past, present, and future on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

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  My Six Years with the Texas Rangers

  James B. Gillett

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  Six years with the Texas Rangers is a  memoir of James B. Gillett, a lawman of the Old West, mostly well known due to his service as a Texas Ranger, and as a member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. The author brings many authentic, exciting stories from his career including famous capture of the Baca brothers  and battles with Apaches.

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  Nothing to Be Frightened Of

  Julian Barnes

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  A memoir on mortality as only Julian Barnes can write it, one that touches on faith and science and family as well as a rich array of exemplary figures who over the centuries have confronted the same questions he now poses about the most basic  
  fact of life: its inevitable extinction. If the fear of death is “the most rational thing in the world,” how does one contend with it? An atheist at twenty and an agnostic at sixty, Barnes looks into the various arguments for, against, and with God, and at  
  his own bloodline, which has become, following his parents’ death, another realm of mystery. 
   
  Deadly serious, masterfully playful, and surprisingly hilarious, Nothing to Be Frightened Of is a riveting display of how this supremely gifted writer goes about his business and a highly personal tour of the human condition and what might follow the final diagnosis.

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  Know About "HAMMURABI" - The...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is the copy of introduction of the book : Hammurabi, a ruler of ancient Babylon, left an indelible mark on history with his ground-breaking legal code that shaped civilizations for centuries. As we journey through the life and legacy of this remarkable figure. 
  2. Early Life and Rise to Power 
  Discover the origins of Hammurabi and how he climbed the ranks to become a powerful king. Explore the influences that shaped his early years and the events that set the stage for his reign. 
  3. Babylon: City of Legends 
  Step into the bustling heart of Mesopotamia, where the city of Babylon stood as a symbol of power and culture. Learn about its significance and the backdrop against which Hammurabi's story unfolds. 
  4. Hammurabi's Vision for Babylon 
  Delve into Hammurabi's aspirations for Babylon and how he sought to transform it into a thriving hub of civilization, governance, and innovation. 
  5. The Path to Kingship 
  Follow Hammurabi's journey to the throne, marked by challenges, alliances, and strategic decisions that paved the way for his rule. 
  6. Babylon's Golden Age 
  Witness the pinnacle of Babylon's prosperity under Hammurabi's rule, a period of flourishing arts, economy, and societal progress.

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  Anne Boleyn - Her Execution for...

  Kelly Mass

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  As King Henry VIII's 2nd marriage partner, Anne Boleyn ruled as Queen of England from 1533 till 1536. Her marriage and execution by beheading for treason and other criminal offenses made her an essential player in the political and religious chaos that identified the start of the English Reformation. Anne was the daughter of Thomas Boleyn, first Earl of Wiltshire, and his marriage partner, Girl Elizabeth Howard. She got her education in Holland and France, mainly as a housemaid of honor to Queen Claude of France. Anne went to England in early 1522, meaning to wed her Irish cousin James Butler, 9th Earl of Ormond; nevertheless, the marriage failed, and she found work as a housemaid of honor to Henry VIII's partner, Catherine of Aragon.Anne was secretly betrothed to Henry Percy, child of Henry Percy, fifth Earl of Northumberland, in early 1523, but their engagement was aborted when the Earl refused to support them. In January 1524, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey opposed the match, and Anne was returned to Hever Castle. Henry VIII started his courtship of Anne in the month of February or March 1526. She withstood his efforts to charm her, declining to follow in her sister Mary's steps and become his girlfriend. Henry quickly focused his exertions on having his marriage to Catherine annulled so that he may wed Anne. Wolsey could not encourage Pope Clement VII to annul Henry's marriage, and Anne played a part in his failure and death in the year 1529-- 30. When it ended up being apparent that Clement wouldn't cancel the marriage, Henry and his therapists, and that includes Thomas Cromwell, started the process of deteriorating the Catholic Church in England by shutting abbeys and nunneries. Henry made Anne the Marquess of Pembroke in the year 1532.There is more, way more, to Anne Boleyn. In this book, we won’t leave you in the dark.

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