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  The Child's Book of American...

  Mary Stoyell Stimpson

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  "The Child's Book of American Biography, compiled by Mary Stoyell Stimpson, is a wonderful collection that introduces young readers to notable figures who have shaped American history. Let's explore this enlightening work:    Title and Contents:  The full title of this book is "The Child's Book of American Biography: Selections from the Old and New Testaments."  It features concise biographies of remarkable individuals who have contributed to the fabric of America.  Here are some of the notable figures covered in the book:  George Washington  William Penn  John Paul Jones  John Singleton Copley  Benjamin Franklin  Louis Agassiz  Dorothea Lynde Dix  Ulysses Simpson Grant  Clara Barton  Abraham Lincoln  Robert Edward Lee  John James Audubon  Robert Fulton  George Peabody  Daniel Webster  Augustus St. Gaudens  Henry David Thoreau  Louisa May Alcott  Samuel Finley Breese Morse  William Hickling Prescott  Phillips Brooks  Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain)  Joe Jefferson  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow  James McNeill Whistler  Ralph Waldo Emerson  Jane Addams  Luther Burbank  Edward Alexander MacDowell  Thomas Alva Edison "

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  Charles Dickens: The True Story...

  Liam Dale

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  "It is a far, far better thing that I do now, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to, than I have ever known." Dicken's ending to "A Tale of Two Cities" resonates for all listeners of this master author and in this journal, you can follow in the footsteps of his life and works. Visit the locations that inspired his great classics and appreciate the contribution that Dickens not only made to literary history, but social matter as well.

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  Being There - Backstories from...

  Tony Leon

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  ‘On Sunday 2 June 2024, I received a phone call that propelled me again into the swirl of a political drama, with plenty of subplots and prima donnas and lesser villains. In just four weeks, it changed the course of the country.’ 
  In Being There, Tony Leon goes behind the scenes, reflecting on how history is made, both here and around the world, through his unique mixture of anecdote and informed opinion. His vantage point ranges from a ringside seat in the formation of the government of national unity (GNU) – recounted in detail here for the first time – to close encounters with the likes of Harry Oppenheimer, Yasser Arafat and Boris Johnson, and reappraisals of FW de Klerk, Nelson Mandela and Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Leon writes of the dangers of modern politics, from the purgatory of social media to the perils of political fundraising in tough times. The challenge of leadership, in a world often led by populist grifters, runs like a golden thread through the book. Leon reflects on the nostalgia we often feel, through pain and pride, for childhood and schooldays, and the many ‘what-ifs’ that inform a well-lived and varied life on the frontlines of South Africa. Written with his customary blend of humour and flair, and with an eye to the future and what the present and the past can tell us about it, Being There is both important and highly readable

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  My Life As A Yorkshire Vet

  Matt Jackson-Smith

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  “Animals can be our greatest comfort or our absolute heartbreak when we lose them, but they never stop teaching us and helping us to be better.” 
   
  Matt Jackson-Smith is a new generation Yorkshire vet; a dashing James Herriot for the modern age. From watching TV show The Yorkshire Vet with his gran, to being one of its most popular stars, Matt is forging an exciting life and career both on and off screen. 
   
  In this fascinating, funny, engaging and honest memoir he opens his case book to reveal what life is really like as a Yorkshire vet in the 21st Century. 
   
  Matt reveals his journey from the son of a rugby league superstar to one of TVs most popular animal experts. He talks about his childhood struggles with stuttering, his adventures at vet school, his veterinary career and his journey to stardom as one of the most popular professionals on Channel 5’s hit show, The Yorkshire Vet. 
   
  With stories from his childhood, his training and early career, through to his current success at work while starting a family of his own. 
   
  This is a funny, touching and engaging snapshot of Matt’s story so far – filled with anecdotes and heartwarming tales of life as a Yorkshire Vet and beyond. 
   
  From dealing with exotic wildcats and crocs to dramatic emergency Caesarean sections on dairy cows – from open-shell operations on tortoises to looking after a care home’s beloved budgie.

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  The Remaining Time We Have - HOW...

  Tamer Saleh

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  What if there was a watch that could tell you all the significant milestones in your life? Would it change the way you live now? 
  If you knew exactly when and how your life would end, would it make you approach your journey differently? 
    
  This idea fascinated Tamer Saleh, and he came up with such a watch—a fictional device he called The Chronopath… and in doing so, he changed his relationship with his life. 
    
  In the hectic rush of the modern world, it's easy to forget to ask yourself whether you're truly living for yourself. Between long work days, the routines that help you get by, and the constant search for success, it's easy to lose sight of yourself and what you really want. 
    
  The Chronopath can help you get back on track and make sure that you really are living for yourself. 
    
  By reflecting on the milestones of the past and accepting the events that have brought you to where you are now, you can connect more deeply with yourself and what you truly want out of life. 
    
  How might your life have changed if you could have known the moments that would matter the most in advance of them happening? 
    
  You can't know what will happen in the future, but you can imagine how it might have shaped your life if you could… and use this to inform your decisions in the present. 
   

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  Incurable Optimist - Living with...

  Jennifer Cramer-Miller

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  Perfect for readers moved by Between Two Kingdoms, this life-affirming memoir of a young woman's sudden autoimmune kidney failure reveals a resilient journey of chronic illness, unfailing love, and moving forward with joy. 
  JENNIFER CRAMER-MILLER was a twenty-two-year-old with a promising job, charming boyfriend, and cozy Seattle apartment. Then she was diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease, and suddenly, rather than planning for a bright future, she found herself soaking a hospital pillow with tears. 
  THAT DAY, Cramer-Miller crossed over from wellness to chronic illness: from thriving to kidney failure. Her chances of survival hinged upon expert doctors, selfless strangers, and benevolent loved ones. But what kind of life would that be? 
  SPANNING TWO-PLUS DECADES and four kidney transplants, this family love story explores the tightrope of uncertainty, the will to survive, and the determination to find joy. Cramer-Miller shines a bright light on the power of people helping people with a story that will inspire you to hug the humans you love. Because sometimes, it's the sorrows that threaten to pull us apart that ultimately unite us with hope. 
  Glowing Reviews 
  “…a knockout memoir on living with a life-threatening kidney disease…. openhearted…. There’s plenty of wisdom in these pages.” 
  —Publishers Weekly, starred review 
  “. . . energetic, well-observed prose . . . Her account of her journey through illness and healing is unfailingly entertaining . . .” 
  —Kirkus Reviews 
  "This book is an inspiration. Read it to find your own bravery or salute the bravery of Jennifer Cramer-Miller." 
  —Delia Ephron, author of Left on Tenth: A Second Chance of Life and screenwriter of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants  
    
   

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