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  James Joyce - A Life from...

  Hourly History

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  Discover the remarkable life of James Joyce...Few figures in Irish history are as well-known as James Joyce. He was born into hardship in a country mired in political conflict, but rather than allow himself to get bogged down, he used his experiences to create some of the finest pieces of modernist literature to date. His work, in his time, was both subversive and controversial. On the one hand, it made publication difficult, which contributed to Joyce spending the majority of his life in poverty. On the other, it generated free publicity and broader public interest, which eventually led him to success.James Joyce is considered the number one literary voice of Ireland, and for good reason. In this book, we discover his life and his story from beginning to end.Discover topics such as:
  
  An Artist is Born
  The Irish Exile
  Struggle to get Published
  The Artist and the Great War
  The Odyssey Ends as Ulysses Begins
  Late Life and Death

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  Lesbians - Where are we now?

  Julie Bindel

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  'Bracing, nourishing and wonderfully pro-woman'Victoria Smith, author of Hags
  'A big-hearted, infuriating, clever and highly entertaining read, just like the woman who wrote it' Kathleen Stock, author of Material Girls
  'Personal, passionate memoir-cum-cultural commentary' New Statesman
  'Excellent ... Discursive and engaging' Susanna Rustin, author of Sexed: A History of British Feminism
  What does it mean to be a lesbian now? Has the quest for lesbian liberation stalled, and if so, why?
  Part-memoir, part frontline reportage and part cultural commentary, Julie Bindel examines what defines lesbian culture, love, friendship and happiness today. She distinguishes the particular challenges facing lesbians from the very different experiences of gay men, and asks: why do lesbians so often seem to face particular hostility? Comparing past attitudes to today, she argues that lesbians continue to suffer from bigotry and discrimination because sexism and enforced gendered roles are still left unchallenged. She explores why many of the biggest assaults on lesbian freedom and wellbeing around the world now come, not just from conservatives, but also from so-called progressives, who are often antagonistic to lesbians organising and socialising autonomously.
  Rooted in her own remarkable story, this personal and passionate book is both an investigation into the obstacles to lesbian flourishing, and a testament to the particular delights of being a lesbian.

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  The General And The Legion - How...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  In the annals of military history, few names evoke the same awe and legacy as Julius Caesar. The General and the Legion is a gripping exploration of how one man's political genius, military brilliance, and strategic human insight transformed a republic into an empire, one loyal legion at a time. 
  From the chaotic streets of Roman politics to the thunder of marching boots across Gaul, this powerful narrative dissects Caesar's meteoric rise and the disciplined force that enabled it. This book peels back the layers of the myth to reveal the man who led not just Rome's war machine. He embodied it. 
  Inside, you'll discover: 
  •	Caesar's evolution in the political arena and how it shaped his command style. 
  •	The inner workings of Roman military life and the culture of the legions. 
  •	How Caesar earned, kept, and at times manipulated the fierce loyalty of his soldiers. 
  •	Insights into military pay, morale, and the subtle strategies behind soldier satisfaction. 
  A unique look at Caesar's famed clemency and diplomatic mind, tools as deadly as his sword. The art of reward, favor, and empire-building through personal loyalty. Perfect for history lovers, military strategists, and leadership enthusiasts alike, The General and the Legion reveals how Caesar conquered and why his soldiers followed him to the ends of the earth—and beyond.

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  The First Hellcat Ace

  Hamilton McWhorter, Jay A Stout

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  Hamilton McWhorter III's service to family and country make him a standout among America's Greatest Generation. A Georgia native whose family roots date from that region's settlement during the 1700s, McWhorter was a naval aviation cadet undergoing training when Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941. After earning his Wings of Gold in early 1942, Ensign McWhorter was trained as a fighter pilot in the robust but technologically outmoded F4F Wildcat. Initially assigned to VF-9, he saw first combat in November 1942 against Vichy French forces in North Africa. 
   
   
   
  After returning to the United States, VF-9 became the first unit to convert to the new Grumman F6F Hellcat. This was the fighter the U.S. Navy would use to crush Japanese air power during the long offensive from the Southwest Pacific to the shores of Japan. From mid-1943, McWhorter was engaged in the aerial warfare that characterized the battles against Imperial Japan. His fifth aerial victory, in November 1943 off Tarawa Atoll, made him the first ace in the Hellcat, and seven subsequent victories ensured his place in the annals of air-to-air combat. 
   
   
   
  McWhorter's combat service, from the beginning of the war to the last campaign off the shores of Okinawa, makes his story a must-listen for the serious student of the Pacific air war.

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  Skater Girl Asha - When you DARE...

  Ulrike Reinhard, with the help...

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  Skater Girl Asha tells the TRUE story of how Asha, an Untouchable, broke courageously with the traditional conventions in her village and shaped her life ever since. She escaped her arranged marriage and found her passion and purpose through skateboarding. Today, Asha is a strong voice for all the girls in her village of Janwaar – and far beyond. 
  “Before the skatepark started, I was very different. I didn’t know my own voice. I couldn’t talk to anyone. I couldn’t even make eye contact with anyone. I never made any decision on my own – only my family members would decide what is good and what is bad for me. This has changed completely when the skatepark came to my village. I’ve found my voice. It is a long and bumpy road I am on – but I take it as the challenges occur!” 
  [Asha]

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  Hypnosis to Stop Overthinking -...

  Molly McKenzie

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  If you are spending most of your waking hours overthinking, dwelling on the past, ruminating, and procrastinating, and you need a way to stop...keep reading. 
   
  The time has come for you to take control of your life again. 
   
  Throughout this book, we are going to set out on a journey of healing, rebuilding our minds and resetting our old, outdated belief system. 
   
  This book will show you how to: 
   
  Switch your negative thoughts off to greatly improve sleep 
  Overcome compulsive analysis of everything people around you say 
  Prevent procrastination 
  Hypnosis sessions for taking action in your life 
  Hypnosis to prevent dwelling on the past 
  Techniques for returning to living in the present 
  And much more! 
   
  It is so common for us to experience overthinking and self-doubt, but it is never too late to assume control of your thoughts. It doesn't really matter if you have tried before, or you are doing this for the first time, you will be amazed to see exactly what you can accomplish.

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