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  Lone Survivor - The Eyewitness...

  Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson

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  Follow along a Navy SEAL's firsthand account of American heroism during a secret military operation in Afghanistan in this true story of survival and difficult choices. On a clear night in late June 2005, four U.S. Navy SEALs left their base in northern Afghanistan for the mountainous Pakistani border. Their mission was to capture or kill a notorious al Qaeda leader known to be ensconced in a Taliban stronghold surrounded by a small but heavily armed force. Less then twenty-four hours later, only one of those Navy SEALs remained alive.  This is the story of fire team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing, and the desperate battle in the mountains that led, ultimately, to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history. But it is also, more than anything, the story of his teammates, who fought ferociously beside him until he was the last one left-blasted unconscious by a rocket grenade, blown over a cliff, but still armed and still breathing. Over the next four days, badly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell fought off six al Qaeda assassins who were sent to finish him, then crawled for seven miles through the mountains before he was taken in by a Pashtun tribe, who risked everything to protect him from the encircling Taliban killers.  A six-foot-five-inch Texan, Leading Petty Officer Luttrell takes us, blow by blow, through the brutal training of America's warrior elite and the relentless rites of passage required by the Navy SEALs. He transports us to a monstrous battle fought in the desolate peaks of Afghanistan, where the beleaguered American team plummeted headlong a thousand feet down a mountain as they fought back through flying shale and rocks.  In this rich, moving chronicle of courage, honor, and patriotism, Marcus Luttrell delivers one of the most powerful narratives ever written about modern warfare -- and a tribute to his teammates, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

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  Thrills Spills and Belly Laughs

  Jon Parkin

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  A riotous peek into the off-beat world of one of football’s most recognisable 
  characters, Jon Parkin. 
  The much-travelled journeyman striker played for more than 20 clubs during a 
  career that stretched over two decades, and he has since become a co-host of the 
  hugely popular Undr The Cosh podcast. 
  Known as ‘The Beast’ due to his height and weight, this gentle giant has a 
  mischievous and irrepressible sense of humour that has won him thousands of fans. 
  Now, Parkin turns his focus to the world of football and celebrity in his own 
  inimitable way. 
  With more than 100 stand-along anecdotes, observations and the occasional rant, 
  Parkin has created a football book for ages, destined to poke fun at The Beautiful 
  Game, the people who run it and the world in general. 
  With Parky, everything is on the table in a hilarious, sideways look at football and 
  the wonderful characters he’s come across so far.

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  My Mam Shirley

  Julie Shaw

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  Behind the notorious Hudson men who dominated the Canterbury Estate for over 30 years were the girls, and my mam Shirley. Whether marrying into or determined to escape from it, the third instalment of this gritty series recounts the incredible stories of the unflinching women behind the legendary Hudson family. 
  The Canterbury Estate in Bradford during the ’50s and ’60s was a tight-knit community reared on poverty, crime and violence, and at the top of the heap were the infamous Hudson family. But it wasn’t just the boys who had a story to tell: from matriarch Annie, who gave birth to 13 children, to daughters Margaret and Eunice, who married up and out, each had a personality as indomitable as the last. 
  Then came Shirley Read, who was just 17 when she fell in love with Keith, one of the Hudson lads. To Shirley, the only child of affluent parents, the poverty of the unruly estate was as exciting as it was mysterious; newspapers for tablecloths, jam jars for cups, and, even by that time, no electricity. But it was a friendship forged with Annie and June, the younger Hudson sisters, that would teach Shirley not only to how to survive, Canterbury-style, but would also give her the strength to overcome an unexpected personal tragedy that would soon become a nightmare for women across the world… 
  Eye-opening and warm, this is the vivid account of the ‘Tucker’ girls; the resourceful women at the helm of a notorious Bradford family who will never be forgotten. 
  This bestselling book, a vivid autobiography, is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Tucker girls. The author, Julie Shaw, the Sunday Times bestselling author, masterfully recounts the tales of these indomitable women, making My Mam Shirley a must-read. 
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  Pyramid of Lies - The Prime...

  Duncan Mavin

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  An epic true story of ambition, greed and hubris that nearly brought down the British government.'The British version of Bad Blood . . . [but] better' – The Sunday Times'Terrific' – The Observer, Book of the WeekIn March 2021, an obscure financial technology company called Greensill Capital collapsed, going into administration. As it unravelled, a multibillion-dollar scandal emerged that would shake the very foundations of the British political system, drawing in swiss bankers, global CEOs, and world leaders, including former British Prime Minister, David Cameron. At the centre was an Australian financier named Lex Greensill.Pyramid of Lies charts the meteoric rise and spectacular downfall of Greensill and his company. He had a simple idea – democratising supply chain finance – and disrupted a trillion dollar industry in the process. But a staid business model concealed dubious practices as Greensill made increasingly risky loans to fraudulent companies using other people’s money.Financial journalist Duncan Mavin, who has reported on the scandal for over three years, tells the incredible story of how a former sugar-cane farmer would go on to put tens of thousands of jobs at risk and gain unfettered access to the inner workings of the British government. With a globe-circling narrative full of scandal and intrigue, Pyramid of Lies reveals how the grubby world of shadow banking really operates.‘Forensic and riveting’ – The New Statesman‘Meticulously researched’ – The Daily Telegraph

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  Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone...

  Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse

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  ONE OF THE BEST AUDIOBOOKS OF 2019 - The GuardianJoin  these two comedy greats and lifelong friends on their journey from  recuperation to riverbank in this hilarious and heart-warming audiobook  that gives you a front-row seat at an exclusive Bob and Paul production.Bob  Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have been friends for 30 years, but when  life intervened, what was once a joyous and spontaneous friendship  dwindled to the odd phone call or occasional catch up. Then, Glory Be!  They were both diagnosed with heart disease and realised that time is  short. They'd better spend it fishing . . .So they dusted off  their kits, chucked on their waders and ventured into the achingly  beautiful British countryside to fish, rediscover the joys of their  friendship and ruminate on some of life's most profound questions, such  as: How did we get so old? Where are all the fish? What are your  favourite pocket meats? What should we do if we find a corpse?Following the success of the BBC's Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing  series, this wonderful audiobook by two lifelong friends is a love  letter to the joys of angling, the thrill of the catch and the virtue of  having a right daft laff with your mates. On the fish, the equipment,  the food, and the locations, Gone Fishing is the perfect  audiobook for fans of Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse and for anyone who  wants to listen to a brilliantly written and endlessly funny joint  memoir on life, friendship and joys of fishing.AUDIO EDITION INCLUDES AN EXCLUSIVE FISHING TRIP WITH BOB AND PAUL.

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  The Hidden Books of Creation –...

  Jewish Mystical Scribes

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  What if the secrets of the universe had already been revealed—hidden in ancient mystical texts? 
  For centuries, seekers of wisdom have turned to The Book of Jubilees and Sefer Yetzirah—two of the most powerful writings on creation, time, and the divine structure of reality. These texts offer profound insights into the origins of the cosmos, the cycles of time, and the hidden spiritual laws that shape existence. 
  This modern translation presents these sacred works in clear, accessible language—bringing their timeless wisdom to life for today’s readers. 
  Included Texts:The Book of Jubilees – Known as the "Lesser Genesis," it recounts the creation of the world, the division of time into jubilees, and the spiritual history of humanityThe Book of Creation (Sefer Yetzirah) – One of Judaism’s oldest mystical texts, describing how the universe was formed through divine letters, numbers, and the Tree of Life 
  What You’ll Discover:The hidden structure of the cosmos and the divine order behind creationHow sacred letters and numbers shape the world through spiritual geometryThe meaning of time and jubilee cycles in biblical historyKabbalistic foundations, including the Tree of Life and the spheres of existence 
  Whether you're a spiritual seeker, student of mysticism, or curious reader, The Hidden Books of Creation offers a powerful journey into the cosmic blueprint behind reality. 
  Unlock the ancient secrets of creation—start your journey today.

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