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  Sightings - a collection of poetry

  Gillian Bickley

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  GILLIAN BICKLEY was born and educated in the UK and has lived mainly in Hong Kong since 1970. The poems in Sightings are on Hong Kong, European and personal subjects, accessible to many readers, both young and old. They consider what it is like to be a human being in this modern world, drawing inspiration mainly from the people whom the writer has encountered, especially in Hong Kong. 
  An academic turned full-time writer, editor and publisher, Gillian invites readers and listeners to share her enjoyment of city and country, simple and complex ideas and events, and her empathy with the largely innocent people she has come across. In her trademark transparent style, she draws on events, happenings, creatures, artefacts and objects she has seen, and on places and people she has experienced in Asia, Europe, North America and Africa, as well as on stimulating and memorable books she has read.  
  "She has made use of everyday life situations and turned them into life lessons. Sightings inspires us to slow down and taste the sense of the city."— Ma Kwai Hung, Hong Kong. 
  "The poems in Sightings are witty, poignant, full of memorable images and insights and a total delight." — Professor Ken Pickering 
  "Sightings conveys playfulness and ironic humour. The writer displays, 'a strong ethical sense and a constant and engaging lyricism'." —Marion Bethel, Bahamian poet 
  Bickley has, "a talent for turning the stuff of ordinary life into poetry. She continually surprises and delights by making fresh connections between seemingly disparate situations". — Mrs Margaret Clarke, Oxfordshire. 
  "Gillian Bickley walks around the world with her eyes open, relishing the phenomena she passes".— Harry Guest, Honorary University Fellow, University of Exeter, UK (from his 'Preface' to Sightings).

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  Songlines to Cities - The...

  Ylia Callan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Songlines to Cities: The History of Australia takes listeners on a sweeping journey through more than 60,000 years of history. From the ancient traditions of the First Peoples, guided by songlines and deep connection to Country, to the arrival of colonists, convicts, and migrants, this audiobook brings to life the turning points that shaped a continent. 
  Discover the resilience of Aboriginal cultures, the upheaval of invasion and frontier conflict, the energy of the gold rushes, and the forging of a modern nation through Federation, world wars, and the struggles for women’s rights and Aboriginal recognition. Finally, step into contemporary Australia - a multicultural society still grappling with its past while envisioning its future. 
  Told with clarity and depth, Songlines to Cities is both an accessible introduction and a rich reflection on the complexity of Australia’s story. 
  Perfect for history lovers, students, and anyone seeking to understand the land, cultures, and people that make Australia unique.

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  Pandemonium - Power Politics and...

  Jack Horgan-Jones, Hugh O'Connell

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  The Inside Story of Ireland's Pandemic: Every Decision, Every Player, Every Text, Every Leak
  Ireland's lockdowns were among the harshest and longest in Europe. As the state was battered by waves of disease time and again, unparalleled pressures and untold tensions emerged as the country went to war with Covid, and policymakers and politicians did battle with each other.
  How were the key decisions made? Who held all the power?
  Boasting unrivalled access to the key decision-makers and drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews and thousands of pages of documents, including confidential and unpublished material, Pandemonium reveals the moves, the power-plays and the – at times jaw-dropping – tactics of a government with the health of a nation in its hands.
  'If a movie is ever made of how Ireland responded to the Covid-19 pandemic, Pandemonium may well provide the script … You will feel as if you were in the room when key conversations happened and decisions were made.' Professor Luke O'Neill
  'Illuminates the corners of institutions usually able to operate in the dark' Fintan O'Toole
  'A page-turner … an exceptional insight' Matt Cooper
  'Unflinching and unrelenting' Dearbhail McDonald

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  How to Chain a Cheater: A...

  A.A. Castor

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  What if love isn't enough to keep him loyal? What if discipline is the only language he respects? 
  How to Chain a Cheater is not a book for the soft-hearted or the blindly forgiving. It's for the woman who's tired of begging, bleeding, and blaming herself for a man's betrayal. This brutally honest, unapologetically strategic guide exposes what no therapist will tell you: some men don't stop cheating until they're trained, tamed—or replaced. 
  In these pages, you won't find fairy tale advice. You'll find a battle plan. 
  Discover:Why men cheat even when they "love" youHow to install fear, consequence, and accountability without raising your voiceThe psychological warfare that flips the power dynamic in your favorHow to chain a cheater emotionally, financially, sexually—and spirituallyWhen to walk away, when to punish, and when to reward consistency 
  This book is your weapon. It's your shield. It's the reality check every woman needs before wasting another tear on an unfaithful man. With dark humor, razor-sharp insights, and no sugarcoating, author A.A. Castor hands women the blueprint to take control, reclaim respect, and—if you choose to stay—make him fear the price of losing you more than he craves the thrill of betrayal. 
  If you've ever whispered, "He'll change if I love him harder," this book will scream back: 
  "He'll only change when it costs him more to lose you than to keep you."

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  The Hollow Crown - Shakespeare...

  Eliot A. Cohen

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  What Shakespeare's plays can teach us about modern-day politics 
   
   
   
  William Shakespeare understood power: what it is, how it works, how it is gained, and how it is lost. 
   
   
   
  In The Hollow Crown, Eliot A. Cohen reveals how the battling princes of Henry IV and scheming senators of Julius Caesar can teach us to better understand power and politics today. The White House, after all, is a court—with intrigue and conflict rivaling those on the Globe's stage—as is an army, a business, or a university. And each court is full of driven characters, in all their ambition, cruelty, and humanity. Henry V's inspiring speeches reframe John F. Kennedy's appeal, Richard III's wantonness illuminates Vladimir Putin's brutality, and The Tempest's grace offers a window into the presidency of George Washington. 
   
   
   
  An original and incisive perspective, The Hollow Crown shows how Shakespeare's works transform our understanding of the leaders who, for good or ill, make and rule our world.

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  American History: An Enthralling...

  Billy Wellman

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  American history is a living, breathing thing that is always evolving and growing, with new chapters taking shape as we speak.  
  Today, America is revered throughout the world as a global superpower, a model of democracy, and the kind of country that all nations should aspire to emulate. How did it get there? And how did it acquire this reputation?  
  Over the decades, millions of people have left their homelands to immigrate to America in search of the American dream. This is quite fitting given how the country came to be—thirteen misfit colonies that banded together to unite as one nation.  
  This audiobook delves into the most significant moments of America’s history, from the arrival of the first colonists all the way to the 21st century.  
  For those who are interested in learning about America, this is a great introductory audiobook. It should whet your appetite to learn more. This detailed guide is an easy-to-follow, concise read providing a comprehensive understanding of America’s roots and how it came to be the superpower it is today.  
  In this audiobook, you will learn about the following:The early explorers of the AmericasThe Thirteen Colonies and the difficulties the settlers facedThe French and Indian War, starring a young George WashingtonThe American Revolution and the causes behind itThe Constitution and the Bill of Rights, two shining examples of democracy at workThe Louisiana Purchase and how it helped shape the modern USThe California Gold Rush and its impact on US historyThe divisive Civil War and why it broke outThe Reconstruction and how it influenced the lives of African AmericansHow World War One brought about the Roaring ‘20s The Great Depression and how it happenedAnd much more! 
  Click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey into America’s past!

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