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  Keir Starmer: The Biography

  Tom Baldwin

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  THE BESTSELLING BIOGRAPHY OF THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTER 
  A Times Book of the Year; A Telegraph Book of the Year; A Daily Mail Book of the Year; A Waterstones Book of the Year 
  ‘Required reading for anyone who has an interest in who governs Britain' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL 
  'This will be the most important political book of the year’ MATTHEW D’ANCONA, EVENING STANDARD 
  This authoritative – but not authorised – biography by Tom Baldwin provides answers by drawing deeply on many hours of interviews with Prime Minister himself, as well as unprecedented access to members of his family, his oldest friends and closest colleagues. 
  Together, they tell an unexpectedly intimate story filled with feelings of grief and love that has driven him on more than any rigid ideology or loyalty to a particular faction. 
  The book tracks Starmer’s emergence from a troubled small town background and rebellious youth, through a storied legal career as a human rights barrister and the country’s chief prosecutor, to becoming an MP relatively late in life. 
  Baldwin provides a vivid and compelling account of how this untypical politician then rose to be leader of his party in succession to Jeremy Corbyn, then transformed it with a ruthless rapidity that has enraged opponents from the left just as much as it has bewildered those on the right. 
  Above all, this is a book that should be read by anyone who wants to understand how someone who has too often been underestimated or dismissed as dull, now intends to change Britain. 
  'The first serious and consistently readable biography of Starmer…It is a wonder that he has said so much to Baldwin' PATRICK MAGUIRE, THE TIMES 
  'This is an absolutely riveting and very timely biography' AMOL RAJAN 
  ‘Highly readable… Baldwin has peeled back more layers than anyone else' ROBERT SHRIMSLEY, FINANCIAL TIMES 
  This Sunday Times bestselling book is a journey through the history of democracy in the 21st century. It's an autobiography that explores the ideologies and processes that have shaped European politics. 
  For fans of Rory Stewart (The Prince of the Marshes), Bob Woodward (The Final Days), Max Boot (Reagan), and Kate Grenville (One Life). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  More Than Merely Eyes Can See

  Susan Carey

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  More Than Merely Eyes Can See weaves together the stories of a small church--mostly comprised of middle-class suburban members--and its inner-city neighbors. It begins with the congregation confronting its isolation in the community. A predominantly negative image had taken root in the congregation's imagination and festered in the absence of meaningful relationships with neighbors. Rebuilding those relationships began with listening. In 2011, the congregation launched the Friday Gathering and invited members and neighbors to dine together each week. 
  More than forty diners shared stories about their lives with grace, humor, and occasionally brutal honesty. The stories challenge the stereotypes spawned by census data and headlines and dignify the resiliency of the soul and the deep-seated need to belong. 
  Many organizations, not just churches, want to be perceived as warm and welcoming. But hospitality and charity often come with strings attached. Our norms and expectations about giving and receiving can be barriers to building trust, which is essential to building relationships. More Than Merely Eyes Can See offers readers diverse perspectives on racial identity, the shortcomings of charity, opportunities to repair inequitable systems, and the power of relationships. There is risk that a story will change us, that we cannot go back to who we were, when it transforms how we see ourselves and others.

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  The People Can Fly - American...

  Joshua Bennett

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  Whiting award-winning poet and Distinguished Chair of Humanities at MIT, Dr. Joshua Bennett creates a masterful synthesis of personal narrative and history that illuminates the promises and perils of being labelled a Black prodigy. If our gifts aren’t earned, but given, then what do they require of us? This question is especially charged, historically, within African American communities. In The People Can Fly, Dr. Joshua Bennett explores the complex position of black prodigies—ranging from the 18th century to the present—living in a society that has, all too often, defined blackness as absence; as lack of intellect, or interior life. He examines the question of what it means, costs, to be deemed exceptional given this state of affairs. Especially when such a distinction is framed as the key to individual success in an unfair world, and cause for separation from the people, and places, one cherishes. In this hybrid work of memoir and cultural history, Dr. Bennett turns to the childhood archives of Malcolm X, Stevie Wonder, Gwendolyn Brooks, James Baldwin, June Jordan and others to explore how an expansive array of cultural institutions—Motown Records, the Michigan School for the Blind, and Frederick Douglass Junior High School, for example—helped shape the lives of leading lights in African American culture. He presents this group as having emerged from spaces that were defined not solely by particular educational strategies, but by a shared sense of transcendent purpose. For the first time, Dr. Bennett also shares the ways that his own academic journey mirrors the ebb and flow of being seen both as promising and as a problem. He bolsters this personal narrative by exploring his family history; how it inspired him to study the works of neurodivergent artists and performers like Thomas Wiggins, Oscar Moore, and Stephen Wiltshire. In threading these narratives together, Bennett lays out an astonishing portrait of a tradition within a tradition: a tale of legends and living savants whose work demands our attention, and defense against erasure. With stunning prose and grace, The People Can Fly is an urgent reflection on what it can mean to not just be gifted, but to give one’s gifts away, in the present day. It is a praise song for generations of black dreamers, who dared to imagine another world and build one too. Where ascension is only the beginning.

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  Walking Through Glasgow's...

  Ian R Mitchell

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  Walking Through Glasgow's Industrial Past sets out to retrieve the hidden architectural, cultural and historical riches of some of Glasgow's industrial and working-class districts. Many who enjoy the fruits of Glasgow's recent gentrification may be surprised and delighted by the gems which Ian Mitchell has uncovered beyond the usual haunts.

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  Battle of Lepanto The: A...

  Captivating History

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  Dive into the tides of history: Unravel the epic story of the Battle of Lepanto!  
  Are you fascinated by the transformative battles that have shaped our world? The Battle of Lepanto is a thrilling voyage to one of history’s most pivotal naval confrontations. 
  This audiobook isn’t just about a battle; it’s a compelling narrative weaving together military innovation, intense diplomacy, and the birth of cultural masterpieces. 
  Inside this audiobook, you’ll embark on a journey through the turbulent waters leading up to and beyond this legendary clash. Every chapter contains a treasure trove for enthusiasts of 16th-century naval warfare and history aficionados. 
  Discover how Lepanto marked a turning point in naval tactics and technology, setting the stage for modern warfare. 
  Key highlights of your odyssey include:“Twilight of the Galleys”: Uncover why this battle signaled the end of an era in naval warfare.Revolutionary Ships: Learn about the innovative vessel that tipped the scales against the mighty Ottoman fleet.The Holy League: Delve into the alliance’s mission and the diplomatic high-wire act that almost cost them victory.Cultural Impact: Explore the profound influence of Lepanto on European art and culture that has resonated through the centuries.Timeless Lessons: Reflect on strategic insights from Lepanto that continue to inform military and diplomatic strategies today. 
  Transform your understanding of this crucial moment in history.  Click the “add to cart” button now and set sail toward a deeper understanding of the Battle of Lepanto and its enduring legacy!

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  Everyday Japanese for Beginners...

  Innovative Language Learning

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  Welcome to Everyday Japanese for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities by Innovative Language. 
   
  This audiobook is a new way to learn and speak Japanese fast. 
  Start speaking in minutes with powerful learning methods that you'll learn inside. 
   
  Using this audiobook is simple. 
  You'll learn practical phrases for over 400 daily activities through 10 easy chapters. 
   
  The phrases were chosen by a panel of professional language teachers and are some of the most frequently used phrases in daily conversation. 
   
  Each chapter covers a daily scene such as morning activities, going to work, hanging out with friends, and much more. You'll be able talk about your day easily as you learn practical phrases in every chapter. With each phrase you'll get the audio pronunciation, bonus vocabulary, and more. 
   
  Simply listen and repeat out loud. 
   
  Download the PDF and read along: 
  https://bit.ly/4cJri6w

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