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  Breaking the Color Line - From...

  Annie McCary

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Annie McCary.

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  Cocaine Cowboys - The Deadly...

  Nicola Tallant

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  Cocaine Cowboys tells the story of Ireland's love affair with cocaine since it first washed ashore on Cork's rugged coast to the billion-euro trade it has become. From Ireland's first cocaine lord and his attempts to establish a direct route from Miami to Dublin, to the modern-day violence that led to the brutal dismemberment of teenager Keane Mulready Woods, the book will follow the stories and the increasing chaos that has engulfed those desperate for a slice of this modern day gold rush. Along the way it details how cocaine has woven bonds between high society and the underworld, tracing the deal that killed the model Katy French and detailing how the Kinahan Cartel and Ireland's one time richest and most influential family joined forces to wash dirty money. Cocaine Cowboys is the definitive tale of the rise of Colombia's most famous export to become the drug of a nation. 
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  We Come with This Place

  Debra Dank

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  We Come with This Place is a remarkable book, as rich, varied and surprising as the vast landscape in which it is set. Debra Dank has created an extraordinary mosaic of vivid episodes that move about in time and place to tell an unforgettable story of country and people. There is great pain in these pages, and anger at injustice, but also great love, in marriage and in family, and for the land. Dank faces head on the ingrained racism, born of brutal practice and harsh legislation, that lies always under the skin of Australia, the racism that calls a little Aboriginal girl names and beats and rapes and disenfranchises the generations before hers. She describes sudden terrible violence, between races and sometimes at home. But overwhelmingly this is a book about strong, beloved parents and grandparents, guiding and teaching their children and grandchildren what country means, about joyful gatherings and the pleasures of eating food provided by the place that nourishes them, both spiritually and physically.Dank calibrates human emotions with honesty and insight, and there is plenty of dry, down-to-earth humour. You can feel and smell and see the puffs of dust under moving feet, the ever-present burning heat, the bright exuberance of a night-time campfire, the emerald flash of a flock of budgerigars, the journeying wind, the harshness of a station shanty, the welcome scent of fresh water. We Come with This Place is deeply personal, a profound tribute to family and the Gudanji Country to which Debra Dank belongs, but it is much more than that. Here is Australia as it has been for countless generations, land and people in effortless balance, and Australia as it became, but also Australia as it could and should be.

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  The Lagoon - Encounters with the...

  James Michael Dorsey

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  Once a killing ground for whalers hunting a leviathan they called the "devilfish," the San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja, Mexico, is now an environmental and spiritual sanctuary—the only place in the world where animals in their natural aquatic environment routinely seek out human contact. A nursery for the gray whale since before recorded history, the lagoon and its stories, told here by James Michael Dorsey, illuminate the magic of human connection to animals, and what those bonds teach us about ourselves and our purpose on this shared planet. 
   
   
   
  Weaving two decades of San Ignacio adventures with the history of the lagoon, Dorsey vividly captures the lively people of Baja, like the mystical godfather of whale-watching, Pachico Mayoral, as well as the whales he's bonded with over the years, like Slackjaw, Patch, and Dervish. Looming over his journeys are the many dangers to the area, from the Mitsubishi Corporation's attempts to build salt works to plans for resort development on the Baja coast, to pollution and climate change, and even to the orcas who hunt the gray whales. 
   
   
   
  A tale of wondrous bonds between the intelligent, spirited gray whales and the people from around the world who come to this place to touch, kiss, and play with them—The Lagoon is a testament to the importance of preserving these animals and their natural habitats.

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  The Endless Night - Based on...

  The Dealer, The Organizer

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  The Endless Night 
  A poetic, hallucinogenic plunge into the late-1990s nightclub underworld of Australia’s Gold Coast. Told through the eyes of an ecstasy dealer drifting between neon-lit euphoria and shadowy paranoia, this is a dreamlike confession—raw, rhythmic, and impossible to forget. 
  Based on True Events. Real People. Real Pills.

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  The Twilight of the wild - My...

  Rusty Johnson

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  Rusty Johnson from Travel Channel's TV series HOTEL AMAZON takes readers on an immersive journey through our planet's endangered places and rapidly disappearing wilds. 
  Rusty, an adventurer, and conservationist, shares his firsthand experiences from various expeditions, highlighting the beauty and fragility of the natural world. The book delves into the diverse ecosystems that he has explored, the wildlife that inhabits them, and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these areas from further destruction. 
  Rusty's narrative is a tribute to the wild and a call to action. Through his vivid storytelling, readers gain an appreciation for the complexity of natural habitats and the critical importance of preserving them for future generations. The book is a poignant reminder of what is at stake if humanity fails to take decisive steps toward environmental stewardship. 
  Rusty's Learning Disabilities  
  Rusty Johnson has been open about his struggles with learning disabilities, which include dyslexia and ADD. Despite these challenges, Rusty has demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination. His learning disabilities made traditional education difficult, but they also fostered a deep sense of creativity and problem-solving skills that have been instrumental in his career as an adventurer and author. Rather than being a hindrance, these conditions fueled his passion for exploration and his ability to think outside the box. 
  By sharing his personal experiences with learning disabilities, Rusty aims to inspire others facing similar challenges. He advocates for recognizing diverse learning styles and the importance of perseverance in overcoming obstacles. His story is a testament to the idea that with determination and adaptability, individuals can achieve great success despite the hurdles they may face.

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