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  Peach Street to Lobster Lane:...

  Felicity Cloake

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  'A glorious freewheel through the culinary quirks and delights of the USA – an unmissable treat!' – Tim Spector 
  When the nation’s ‘taster-in-chief’ Felicity Cloake announced her dream to cycle across America, the reactions were… mixed: “You’ll get squashed,” warned a Californian colleague. “You’ll be murdered,” added her mum. Friends panicked: “But… what will you eat?” 
  Determined to prove there’s more to American food than the cartoonish glamour of burgers and doughnuts (though she tries those too), Felicity embarks on the ultimate coast-to-coast adventure, tackling highways, byways and pieways by bike in an unforgettable election year. While the news cycle spins with outrage, what she discovers on the ground is far richer: a wildly varied place of warm hospitality, local pride and unforgettable flavours — from crawfish stew to sauerkraut balls, Memphis barbecue to Mission burritos, Italian beef to Tex-Mex gyoza, she dives into iconic dishes and the stories behind them. 
  Drawn to the scale, energy and contrasts of a country as complex as its cuisine, Felicity takes us along for the ride — mile by mile, meal by meal — finding a nation that’s welcoming, generous and full of heart where it counts: around the table. 
  Felicity Cloake, in her latest non-fiction masterpiece, PEACH STREET TO LOBSTER LANE, takes us on a culinary journey across America, exploring regional cuisines and cultural narratives through her unique lens. Her travelogues, filled with the best of American cooking, are a testament to her adventurous spirit and love for recreation. 
  For fans of Stanley Tucci (What I Ate in One Year), Peter Mayle (My Twenty-Five Years in Provence), Nigella Lawson (Cook, Eat, Repeat), Max Halley (Max's Sandwich Book), and Janine Marsh (My Four Seasons in France). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  First into Action - A dramatic...

  Duncan Falconer

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  This unique, gripping memoir is essential listening for anyone interested in the Special Forces and how they operate.The Special Boat Service (SBS) has long been the forgotten sibling of British Special Forces, but no longer. Duncan Falconer's grippingly personal memoir finally lifts the lid on life, loss, training and operations in the toughest unit of them all - the SBS.From joining up as a teenager, through SBS recruitment, training, and operational detachments, First into Action takes us on a journey through the SBS's history, operations and tactics seen through the lens of Duncan Falconer's remarkable story.The SBS draws its manpower from the Royal Navy and Royal Marine Commando Units, and the Royal Marines are the oldest and most battle-honoured regiment in the world. First into Action is the first Special Boat Services memoir written from the inside.

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  Lewis and Clark: Meriwether...

  William R. Lighton

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  In the years 1804, 1805, and 1806, two men commanded an expedition which explored the wilderness that stretched from the mouth of the Missouri River to where the Columbia enters the Pacific,and dedicated to civilization a new empire. Their names were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. This book relates that adventure from it's inception through it's completion as well as the effect the expedition had upon the history of the United States. (Summary from the text and Roger Melin)

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  Stephen Sondheim - Art Isn't Easy

  Daniel Okrent

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  A revelatory look at the complex inner world of one of the twentieth century’s most beloved theatrical composers 
  Stephen Sondheim (1930–2021) was a towering figure in American musical theater. Celebrated for such iconic Broadway shows as Company, Sweeney Todd, and Into the Woods, his accolades include eight Tony Awards, multiple Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Pulitzer Prize. In this intimate biography, Daniel Okrent follows Sondheim through the tumult of his upbringing and his parents’ divorce, his life-changing relationship with Oscar Hammerstein II and subsequent immersion in musical theater, and his rise to fame as both a lyricist and composer.Okrent shines new light on Sondheim’s complicated emotional life, wavering self-confidence, and alcoholism, drawing on the artist’s intimate correspondence with such notable figures as Hal Prince, Leonard Bernstein, and Arthur Laurents; exclusive interviews with his close friends and collaborators, including James Lapine and John Weidman; and Sondheim’s own oral history, which remained closed until his death. He also reveals a previously unknown (and crucial) aspect of the infamous letter from Sondheim’s mother that made him believe she regretted his birth. As Okrent explores the ways Sondheim’s music and lyrics express the inner man, he shows us a life that was defined by two parallel arcs: the movement from alienation to connection, and from ambivalence to resolution.

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  Pistis Sophia - The Mystical...

  Anonymous (Gnostic Tradition)

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  What is the path to spiritual redemption? How can divine wisdom illuminate the soul’s journey to the Light? 
  Pistis Sophia is one of the most profound and mystical texts of the early Gnostic tradition. Attributed to the teachings of Jesus after his resurrection, this sacred work reveals esoteric dialogues with his disciples—exploring the soul’s ascent, the cosmic battle between Light and darkness, and the mysteries of divine knowledge and redemption. 
  Now available in a clear, modern translation, this edition brings the deep spiritual insights of Pistis Sophia to today’s listener, preserving its mysticism while offering clarity and inspiration. 
  What you'll discover inside:The Journey of the Soul – Follow Pistis Sophia’s ascent from the lower realms of darkness to the Light aboveThe Mysteries of the Higher Realms – Jesus’ teachings on divine hierarchies, cosmic structure, and spiritual awakeningRedemption and Divine Wisdom – Lessons on faith, knowledge, and the transformative power of spiritual perseveranceA Window into Gnostic Thought – Insight into early Christian mysticism, theology, and the soul’s divine purpose 
  Whether you’re a spiritual seeker, a student of ancient texts, or exploring Gnostic wisdom for the first time, Pistis Sophia offers timeless guidance for the soul’s journey toward redemption and enlightenment. 
  Begin your journey today—and uncover the mystical path to divine Light.

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  The Vivian Stanshall Interview...

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  Vivian Stanshall was an English singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and wit, best known for his work with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, for his exploration of the British upper classes in Sir Henry at Rawlinson End, and for acting as Master of Ceremonies on Mike Oldfield's album Tubular Bells. Ki Longfellow is an American novelist, playwright, theatrical producer, theater director and entrepreneur with dual citizenship in Britain. She is best known in the United States for her novel The Secret Magdalene. This is the first of her works exploring the divine feminin. Silky Stanshall, the highly intelligent daughter of the great British musical and literary artist Vivian Stanshall, remembers life with her unarguably charmingly eccentric father and the turbulent yet touching times they had together. A must for all Bonzo Dog Band fans and followers of the great cultural legacy of the late great Vivian Stanshall. 

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