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  Mamata - Beyond 2021

  Shubhankar, Jayanta Ghosal,...

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  In the West Bengal election of 2021, the longest state election in the history of India, Mamata Banerjee won the khela, and the BJP lost the plot. How did this happen? 
  The author, Jayanta Ghosal, travelled to all the districts of West Bengal and unearthed certain key factors that helped the Trinamool win the state. For instance, there was a massive gap in the BJP's understanding of Bengali identity, which Mamata was able to exploit. An 'overdose' of central intervention, ranging from paramilitary forces to intelligence agencies to target key TMC leaders, added to the BJP's disconnect with voters. Increasingly, the state felt the divide between New Delhi and Bengal grow. 
  The book details how Mamata was successfully able to portray herself as the 'daughter of Bengal' who worked tirelessly for the state's poor and disadvantaged. It also asks the question: with the state elections under her belt, what will be Mamata's path to the general elections of 2024? Does she consider herself a candidate for the prime minister's post?

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  From Passion To Peace or The...

  James Allen

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  A fascinating mix of Christian, Buddhist, and Daoist thought presented by the original self-help guru in 1910. As Lily L Allen put it, "all his works [are] eminently practical. He never wrote theories, or for the sake of writing; but he wrote when he had a message, and it became a message only when he had lived it out in his own life, and knew that it was good. Thus he wrote facts, which he had proven by practice. "Born in Leicester, UK, to an illiterate mother in 1864, Allen's father left when he was 15 to find work in America, and was promptly murdered on arrival. After leaving school and finding work as a clerk,  Allen's writing career lasted for only a decade, from 1902-1912. In that time he wrote nineteen books about how to recognise and live the divine and virtuous life, deeply informed by both Jesus and Buddha. As he puts it in this book,"To have transcendent virtue is to enjoy transcendent felicity. The beatific blessedness which Jesus holds out is promised to those having the beatific virtues—to the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and so on. The higher virtue does not merely and only lead to happiness, it is happiness. It is impossible for a man of transcendent virtue to be unhappy. The cause of unhappiness must be sought and found in the self-loving elements, and not in the self-sacrificing qualities. A man may have virtue, and be unhappy, but not so if he have divine virtue. Human virtue is mingled with self, and therefore with sorrow; but from divine virtue every taint of self has been purged away, and with it every vestige of misery. "

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  SAS South Georgia Boating Club -...

  Tony Shaw

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  A thrilling Special Forces memoir - from Selection to the Falklands war, Northern Ireland, and beyond this is essential listening for anyone interested in the SAS. Many aspire to serve with the Special Air Service, arguably the world's most prestigious regiment, but few achieve their aim. In this inspiring memoir veteran Tony Shaw recounts how he left school without any qualifications and embarked on a 30 year career much of it spent in Hereford, including four years in 'The Regiment'. Against the odds he rose through the ranks before being commissioned and eventually retiring as a Major.Initially attached to 22 SAS as a signaller, he volunteered for and passed 'Selection', the most gruelling and demanding of tests. He was posted to D Squadron Boat Troop with whom he saw active service in the Falklands War, Northern Ireland and the UK counter-terrorist team. Thanks to the diary he kept during the Falklands War, the reader is treated to a gripping first-hand account of the intense action that he and his colleagues experienced, including recces, diversionary attacks, raids and ambushes both on South Georgia and the Falklands Islands.Later he commanded the Royal Signals troop supporting D Squadron, 22 SAS before commissioning and later on pursuing a second career as a security consultant in various Middle Eastern hotspots.A brilliant and important account of one man's unique career which provides a fascinating insight into elite special forces soldiering.For fans of Goose Green, Fighting for Queen and Country, First into Action and Lethal Shot.

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  The Forbidden Daughter - The...

  Zipora Klein Jakob

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  The unforgettable true story of a girl born in the Kovno Ghetto, and the dangerous risk her parents faced in defying the barbarous Nazi law prohibiting childbirth. 
  Elida Friedman was not supposed to have been born. In the Kovno Ghetto in Lithuania, Nazi law forbade Jewish women from giving birth. Yet despite the fear of death, Dr. Jonah Friedman and his wife Tzila, choose to bring a daughter into the world, a little girl they name Elida—meaning non-birth in Hebrew. 
  To increase their child’s chance of survival, the Friedmans smuggle the baby out of the ghetto and into the arms of a non-Jewish farm family when Elida is only three months old. It is the beginning of a life marked by constant upheaval. When the Nazis raze the entire Kovno Ghetto, Jonah and Tzila are among those killed. Their only child is left orphaned and alone, dependent on the kindness of strangers. 
  Despite her circumstances, Elida grows up, changing families, countries, continents, and even names, countless times. Surviving the war and the Holocaust that stole her parents, the young woman never gives up hope. In her lifelong pursuit to find love and belonging, she works to rebuild her identity and triumph over her terrible circumstances. 
  A moving, powerful chronicle of overcoming impossible odds, The Forbidden Daughter is the true story of one unforgettable woman and her will to survive. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Sink the Haguro! - The Last...

  John Winton

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  An engrossing history of the last major naval battle in World War Two's Pacific War. 
   
   
   
  In the late hours of 15th May 1945, the radar operator aboard the destroyer Venus identified a spot of light on his screen. Captain Power was in no doubt that this was the heavy cruiser, Haguro, that they had been searching for, but how could he stop this formidable enemy ship as it steamed hard for Singapore? A trap of torpedo and naval artillery was set by the 26th Destroyer Flotilla, there was no escape for the Haguro. 
   
   
   
  Drawing upon ships action narratives, message files, diaries, photographs and the memories of the officers and men of the Destroyer crews, the aircrews of Avenger, Liberators and Catalinas, from submarine captains, and from one of the Haguro's own officers has allowed the author to provide thorough insight into the last major open sea battle of the Second World War. 
   
   
   
  John Winton uncovers what it was like for these men in the weeks and months prior to that fateful night, how the Royal Navy had been searching for Japanese ships in the Far East and why vital inceptions from ULTRA and the code-breaking specialists was so essential to helping the Allied navy.

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  The Only Empath and Narcissist...

  Whitney Barton

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  From Victim to Victor:  
  Transform Your Story with Empathic Empowerment! 
  Being an Empath is the rarest personality on earth. Due to their giving nature, most empaths draw the attention of Narcissists who get trapped in the web of their manipulative tactics.  
  But this shouldn't be the case. Being an empath is a gift that once utilized in the right way, can be your biggest strength. Let Whitney Barton's "The Only Empath and Narcissist Bible" be your lantern towards the path to understanding and navigating the complex dynamics between empaths and narcissists. 
  In this illuminating book, Barton completely uncovers the world of empaths and narcissists. She dives deep into the intricate dance between empaths, individuals gifted with extraordinary sensitivity and compassion, and narcissists, those who thrive on control and manipulation. From unraveling the enigmatic traits of empaths and narcissists to deciphering the toxic cycles of codependency and abuse, Barton provides invaluable tools and strategies for breaking free from manipulation and establishing healthy boundaries. Through engaging narratives and practical exercises, readers will uncover the power of self-care, emotional resilience, and assertiveness in cultivating fulfilling relationships and reclaiming their autonomy, Barton's got you covered. 
  Whether seeking refuge from a toxic relationship or striving to flourish in healthy connections, "The Only Empath and Narcissist Bible" offers a beacon of hope and guidance in navigating the intricate interplay of empathy and self-protection. Barton's compassionate wisdom and practical insights will empower readers to embrace their empathic nature as a source of strength and resilience in an often challenging world. 
  Discover the transformative power of empathy, break free from the shackles of manipulation, and start on a journey of healing and empowerment.

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