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  Captain John Franklin and Sir...

  Editors Charles River

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  After the discovery of the Americas, several European countries were interested in finding the route, and nations from France to Spain sent out explorers searching for the mysterious route. While these voyages did not reveal the hoped for route, they did result in large parts of both North and South America being mapped, and as more of the new land mass was determined, the parameters of the search for such a route were narrowed. By the 18th century, explorers began to seek such a route to the north, looking for the legendary Northwest Passage.  
  	Eventually, some countries lost interest, but England remained determined, and the masters of the waves continued to send ship after ship and crew after crew across the Atlantic. By the early 19th century, the search was taking expeditions to the Arctic, and each time a team returned to England telling stories of how it was stymied by ice or bad weather, another team confidently went out, certain that it would be the one to make it through.  
  	This ultimately led to the voyage of Captain John Franklin, who left Britain in 1845 for the Arctic in the hopes of completing mapping the Northwest Passage. Instead of returning with spices and silks, Franklin and his men disappeared, leaving behind them a mystery that plagued the English conscience for decades. Ironically, the ill-fated trip only became more legendary when its mystery was solved than it was when it remained a curiosity. It was a tale of ice and cold, starvation and desperation, and a tragically fatal one.  
  	Shackleton’s place in history is not the one he set out to make, but his extraordinary deeds have made his contributions to early exploration of Antarctica indelible. Despite the victor’s wreath eventually going to another, Shackleton’s name is essential to any discussion of Antarctic exploration, based on personal heroism more than logistical triumphs.

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  Swimming Upstream - One man's...

  Patsy Peril, Deirdre Nuttall

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  'Unlike me, the Atlantic wild salmon does not have a voice, so it cannot tell the story of why and how it has been driven to the point of extinction.'
  Once, the River Shannon was teeming with wild salmon swimming upstream. But when the enormous hydro-electric station at Ardnacrusha was built in 1929, what began as the Free State's crowning achievement would have a devastating impact on the environment.
  In this evocative and thought-provoking memoir, Patsy Peril recalls a life deeply entwined with Irish wildlife and embedded in the history of modern Ireland. From a childhood spent on the water to a national conservation campaign, Patsy has a lifetime of knowledge to share about the wild Atlantic salmon – and a plan to save it.

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  The Soundtrack Of Celebration

  DJ iSizzle

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  From humble beginnings with a vintage record player to packed dance floors and lifelong memories, The Soundtrack of Celebration takes you behind the scenes of a DJ’s incredible journey. In this heartfelt memoir, DJ iSizzle shares the beats, stories, and unforgettable moments that have defined his life and career. Follow along as he brings together weddings, birthdays, and life’s greatest milestones with the perfect song for every moment—capturing laughter, joy, and even bittersweet reflections. 
  	Whether he’s setting the mood for a bride and groom’s first dance or hyping up a crowd for a celebration, DJ iSizzle explores the art and passion behind creating memories through music. With every mix and every melody, he spins a tale of love, resilience, and the magic of shared moments on the dance floor. Perfect for music lovers, party-goers, and anyone looking for inspiration to chase their dreams, The Soundtrack of Celebration invites you to find your rhythm and discover the power of music to tell your story.

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  How Much Land Does a Man Need -...

  Leo Tolstoy, Tim Zengerink

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  What’s the cost of always wanting more? 
  In How Much Land Does a Man Need, Leo Tolstoy delivers one of literature’s most powerful parables—a sharp, unforgettable lesson on greed, contentment, and the dangerous illusion of “just a little more.” 
  This modern audiobook adaptation presents the story in clear, accessible language while preserving its original structure, tension, and devastating conclusion. 
  What You’ll Hear in This Modern Translation: 
  •	The gripping journey of a man who sacrifices everything for more land 
  •	A chilling build-up to a final test of ambition—and its irreversible cost 
  •	A timeless reflection on the meaning of true wealth and satisfaction 
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  This audiobook brings new life to Tolstoy’s classic, making it a compelling listen for today’s audience. It’s short, powerful, and impossible to forget—a perfect story to revisit again and again. 
  Listen today—and discover just how much is too much.

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  On Elizabeth Taylor - An...

  Matthew Kennedy

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  On Elizabeth Taylor: An Opinionated Guide is a comprehensive overview of the film, television, and theatrical career of Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011). Including an introduction, biographical chronology, and guide to her entire career, Matthew Kennedy gives a critical assessment of each film and performance. This Opinionated Guide gives direction to anyone unfamiliar with Miss Taylor's work as an actress and elegantly guides readers who desire to explore her career and her impact on twentieth century popular culture. 
  A sweeping look at the career of a truly singular Hollywood star 
   
  Kennedy engagingly reassesses Taylor's acting and the nuances she brought to the screen - this includes a consideration of her specific art, the development of her voice, her relationship to the camera, and her canny understanding of the effect she had on audiences worldwide. Kennedy also provides an elucidating guide to her entire filmography, one that speaks to the quality of her performances, their contours and shading, and their context within her extraordinary life and career. On Elizabeth Taylor is a beautifully comprehensive overview of a singular actress of the twentieth century, offering new ways to see and appreciate her skill and peerless charisma, in turn placing her among the greatest film stars of all time.

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  A Dress for Kathleen

  Heather Richardson

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  'Every family has shadow people, the ones who slipped out of the story too soon, leaving a blank space where they should have been. In my father's family that person was his sister Kathleen.'
  So begins Heather Richardson's astonishing fragmentary celebration of her aunt, Kathleen Hutchinson, whose life was cut tragically short aged just 14. It is the early days of WW2 and Kathleen has just left school to start her first job at a linen mill. But this dark and cold December night she doesn't make it home.
  Originally stitched into the fabric of a dress, Kathleen's life is presented here as a book for the first time. In the process, Heather Richardson also tells the stories of Kathleen's parents and their lives together in rural Northern Ireland in the first half of the 20th Century.
  A Dress For Kathleen is a labour of love from niece to the aunt she never met. Every sentence sparkles. Heather Richardson's masterpiece is a poetic portrait in prose and one of the finest books you will read this year.

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