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  Never Shaken Never Stirred - The...

  Christopher Reindorp

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  'Reindorp has done a stellar job of balancing their privilege and pathos.' - The Lady
  'Everyone in this book seems to be awash with booze.' - The Telegraph
  Glamorous, fun and packed with scandalous anecdotes and exclusive interviews, Never Shaken, Never Stirred tells the story of two extraordinary sisters, Ann and Laura Charteris, who made marrying well an art form.
  While Laura eventually became the Duchess of Marlborough, Ann's third and final husband was the journalist Ian Fleming, who she inspired to start writing the spy franchise he would become famous for. Along the way there were marriages, and affairs, with some of the biggest names of the twentieth century. The sisters' collective husbands included a duke, four peers, Jacqueline Kennedy's former brother-in-law and the alleged illegitimate son of Queen Elizabeth's uncle. There were also passionate flings with a Labour leader, a press baron and a cluster of film and literary stars.
  History would come to define Ann and Laura by the men they married, but their marriages are only part of the story. From royals to writers, film stars to politicians, aristocrats to academics, the Charteris sisters knew everybody that mattered, their countless friendships allowing them a privileged ringside seat during many momentous historical moments of the last century.
  Blazing a glamorous trail with their beauty, charm, riotous behaviour and energetic love affairs, the aristocratic Charteris sisters alternately delighted and scandalised British society, and their lives continue to do so to this day.

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  Resilience - A Dad's Journey...

  David Peart

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  A poignant, inspired and assured memoir, Resilience: A Dad's Journey Through Grief chronicles one father's intensely personal experience of grief after the passing of his beloved wife. Suddenly a widower and sole parent to three daughters – ages seven, five and four – the author intimately shares his turbulent emotional journey while adjusting to tragedy's harsh new reality. This candid, heart-wrenching account provides an authentic window into one man's personal trauma. By spotlighting the power of inner resilience and maintaining positivity amid adversity, the book carries an uplifting message of hope for any who have endured loss or suffering. His inclination to openly face tribulation makes this grief narrative widely relatable. While arising from harrowing personal upheaval, the author transforms his poignant tale into a parable of perseverance and grace emerging through life's darkest moments. His desire to help others reveals that, although pain may carve deep sorrows, the heart always holds hope and inner strength can call us back to life.

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  Hayao Miyazaki: Beyond...

  Zuia Kim

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  Hayao Miyazaki created some of the most unforgettable worlds in modern animation. Behind them is the story of a man shaped by war, fascinated by flight, devoted to drawing, and unwilling to accept simple answers about people, nature, or progress. 
  Born in Tokyo in 1941, Miyazaki grew up surrounded by the contradictions that would later define his work: beautiful aircraft built for war, a rapidly changing Japan, family illness, and a childhood imagination filled with machines, books, and drawings. 
  From his early years at Toei Animation and his creative partnership with Isao Takahata to the founding of Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki gradually developed a form of storytelling unlike anything around him. Films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and The Boy and the Heron would eventually reach audiences around the world. 
  But his life was never simply a story of success. 
  Miyazaki could be demanding, pessimistic, stubborn, and endlessly dissatisfied with his own work. He announced his retirement more than once, only to return to the drawing table when another idea refused to leave him alone. 
  Hayao Miyazaki: Beyond Imagination follows the artist behind the films—from a boy watching airplanes in wartime Japan to an elderly filmmaker still searching for the next drawing. 
  It is a story about imagination, discipline, contradiction, and a lifetime spent creating worlds while never losing sight of the complicated one outside the studio.

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  Louise de la Valliere

  Alexandre Dumas

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  In the glittering halls of a royal court, every secret has the power to change a kingdom.
  
  Amid the splendor and political intrigue of seventeenth-century France, love, ambition, and loyalty collide in a story where personal choices carry far-reaching consequences. As alliances shift and courtly rivalries intensify, brave musketeers, influential nobles, and determined hearts navigate a world filled with honor, deception, and sacrifice.
  
  In Louise de la Vallière, Alexandre Dumas continues his celebrated D'Artagnan Romances with a richly imagined historical adventure that blends romance, political drama, and unforgettable action. Set during the reign of King Louis XIV, the novel brings history to life through vivid characters, compelling relationships, and masterful storytelling.
  
  From royal palaces to secret meetings and daring missions, every chapter draws readers deeper into a world of hidden motives, passionate emotions, and unexpected turns. Dumas's signature blend of historical detail, fast-paced adventure, and memorable dialogue makes this novel an engrossing experience for lovers of classic literature and historical fiction alike.
  
  Inside this timeless classic, you'll discover:
  
  A captivating blend of historical fiction, romance, and political intrigue.
  The continuing adventures of D'Artagnan and the legendary musketeers.
  Richly developed characters facing impossible choices and hidden dangers.
  A vivid portrait of the court of Louis XIV and its complex power struggles.
  Masterful storytelling from one of history's greatest adventure writers.
  
  Renowned for classics such as The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas remains one of the world's most celebrated storytellers. Louise de la Vallière is a remarkable chapter in the D'Artagnan saga, admired for its emotional depth, historical richness, and enduring appeal.
  
  Step into the elegance and intrigue of the French royal court. Download Louise de la Vallière today and continue one of literature's greatest historical adventures.

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  Jim Wilson: He Hath Courage - A...

  Nigel James Wilson

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  If you own a JF Wilson, you have more than a special bicycle: you have a story of an exceptional man.
  
  Jim Wilson, my father, was an inspiration and a mentor to future world-class bike riders such as Tommy Simpson, Ken Russell, Ron Coe and countless other young and upcoming riders from the 1950s through four decades into the 1990s, but that does not even scratch the surface.
  
  Making use of his first two initials, Jim Wilson created and designed his famous cycle frame JF diamond logo in 1948.

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  Good Game No Rematch - A Life...

  Mike Drucker

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  "Funny, genuine and knowledgeable about something that meant so much to all of us." —Ben Schwartz A hilarious and nostalgic memoir about the video games that entertain and inspire us, and even hold the power to transform our lives, from an Emmy®-nominated television writer, stand-up comedian and former writer for Nintendo.At the ripe age of three, Mike Drucker got his very first Nintendo console—the Nintendo Entertainment System—and he was hooked. Every video game felt like a new chapter was opening in his life, expanding his world for the better and—sometimes—for worse. Final Fantasy VII, for example, helped him navigate the pitfalls of an early crush. And Dance Dance Revolution taught him how to almost, kinda move his body appropriately to music. Mike split his career between gaming and comedy, landing an internship with Saturday Night Live, playing Wii Sports with the cast and crew, and then a job at Nintendo, where he named an iconic character in the Legend of Zelda series. Then he returned to comedy with a job writing for The Tonight Show, never forgetting the video games that brought him there.In this fond and joyful memoir, Drucker combines ridiculous personal stories and fascinating gaming history to explore the poignant ways that electronic entertainment can save us from ourselves. Good Game, No Rematch is a love letter to video games and the people who play them, from a very nerdy voice in the world of comedy.

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