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  Damn This War! - Between the...

  Julie Hankey

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  The love story of Zippa and Tony is nothing without the context of the Second World War. 
   
  The war introduced them - they met as blackout wardens in London. It gave them darkened streets to wander in, hand in hand, then, by sending Tony away to officer training camps, it sharpened their hunger for each other, casting a glow over his comings and goings. It turned them into schemers and wanglers against fate and army regulations. It pressed them into marriage, and when the war decided to deploy him to North Africa, it whispered the urgent question of a baby. To which Tony, thinking of the war, replied maybe not; and Zippa, thinking of the war, said yes. 
   
  In spite of themselves, the war experience was changing them both, and yet both were hanging on, looking back, suspended in memory and time, and living from letter to letter. 
   
  Decades later, their daughter Julie discovered their letters, and piecing them together began to create a portrait of her parents and their relationship that was completely unfamiliar to her. Vivid, honest and completely absorbing, Damn This War! is a true insight into a wartime love story.

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  Newsroom Confidential - Lessons...

  Margaret Sullivan

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  "Lisa Flanagan narrates journalist Margaret Sullivan's memoir/manifesto authoritatively....and gives this important audiobook the seriousness it merits." - AudioFile MagazinePrologue read by the authorOver her four decades of working in newsrooms big and small, Margaret Sullivan has become a trusted champion and critic of the American news media. In this bracing memoir, Sullivan traces her life in journalism and how trust in the mainstream press has steadily eroded.Sullivan began her career at the Buffalo News, where she rose from summer intern to editor in chief. In Newsroom Confidential she chronicles her years in the trenches battling sexism and throwing elbows in a highly competitive newsroom. In 2012, Sullivan was appointed the public editor of The New York Times, the first woman to hold that important role. She was in the unique position of acting on behalf of readers to weigh the actions and reporting of the paper's staff, parsing potential lapses in judgment, unethical practices, and thorny journalistic issues. Sullivan recounts how she navigated the paper’s controversies, from Hillary Clinton's emails to Elon Musk's accusations of unfairness to the need for greater diversity in the newsroom. In 2016, having served the longest tenure of any public editor, Sullivan left for the Washington Post, where she had a front-row seat to the rise of Donald Trump in American media and politics.With her celebrated mixture of charm, sharp-eyed observation, and nuanced criticism, Sullivan takes us behind the scenes of the nation's most influential news outlets to explore how Americans lost trust in the news and what it will take to regain it.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  Before the Supreme Court - From...

  Lafcadio Hearn

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  Lafcadio Hearn was born on the 27th June 1850 on the Ionian isle of Levkás in Greece to a British Army officer and a Greek Mother. 
  His father, fearing for his career prospects at being married to a Greek Orthodox wife, sent them to Dublin whilst he continued to advance his career with further postings.  Life there was difficult for mother and son.  His father returned, wounded and traumatised, when Lafcadio was three.  He annulled the marriage and she remarried but had to give up care of Lafcadio to her sister-in law.   
  After brief periods for Catholic education in England and France he emigrated to Ohio in the United States when he was 19, taking on a series of casual jobs before embarking on a career as a journalist, publishing poems and essays in Cincinnati.  It was whilst here that he began a side-line in translating, starting with Gautier and Flaubert.  He married in 1874 to a 20 year old African-American woman in violation of Ohio's anti-miscegenation law.  The marriage soon failed. 
  In 1877 he relocated to New Orleans to write on a variety of themes before picking up a two year assignment from Harper’s to write in the West Indies, where he also wrote his first novel. 
  In 1890 Harper’s sent him to Japan.  Here he left journalism and took the remarkable decision to become a schoolteacher in the north of Japan.   Enraptured by the culture he was driven to explain it in various Western publications to those who had little, if any, knowledge of its culture.  Within the year he had fallen in love with, and married, a high-born Japanese lady, together they would have four children.   
  In 1895 he became a Japanese national and took the name Koizumi Yakumo, Koizumi being his wife’s family name. 
  The following few years, whilst a professor of Literature at the Imperial University of Japan, were his most creative and admired period.   
  Lafcadio Hearn died of heart failure on the 26th of September 1904, in Tokyo, Japan shortly before leaving to deliver a series of lectures at Cornell University in New York State.  He was 54.

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  Gaslight Days: Book 2 - The Road...

  Edward Forde Hickey

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  Migrant children like myself soon integrated with other children at school. Teachers were inspirational in music and art as well as basics and even arranged a visit to the seaside. 
  At dinnertime, we raced from school to the dinner-centre a mile away, anxious to be first in the queue and devour three or four dinners, food being scarce at home. 
  With no cars, TV or children’s radio, children took strolls to distant parks and bus rides to see the Christmas lights to sing carols under the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. 
  We were always busy. I can’t say we were unhappy.

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  RV Passive Income - The Ultimate...

  Fred Morgan

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  Dreaming of traveling the country and living the RV lifestyle, but unsure where to start? 
  Have you heard about the full-time RV life, but have never been RVing before? 
  Do you love traveling, meeting people, and seeing new places?  
  Are you craving a life that feels more relaxing and meaningful?  
  The RV lifestyle could be the answer. 
  You’ve got a steady paycheck from your 9 to 5 job and that’s cool.  
  But deep down inside you know you’ve always wanted more. More money. More freedom. More flexibility. And so you finally decide that it’s time to take action. 
  This book breaks down the top ideas for how to generate passive income so you can finally get more than you’ve ever dreamed of. 
  If you’re looking for more travel, adventure or freedom on the open road, this guide will help you maximize your enjoyment of the RV lifestyle so that you can get where you are going safely. You’ll learn everything you need to know to prepare for RV life, buy the right RV and succeed on the road. 
  Save money, avoid mistakes, and jump-start your life of freedom today! 
  Your Dreams Matter. Start Small - Start Now! 
  Here's a little sneak preview of what you’ll get: 
  - Top 10 Things Every New Rv Owner Should Know 
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  - Top 10 law of attraction SECRETS to manifest your dream life 
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  - 5 Common RV Problems and How to Fix Them! 
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  - 3 Ways to Earn Passive Income as a FreelancerYou only have one life to live. Make it count.

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  The Hesiod Collection - The...

  Hesiod

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  The Hesiod Collection presents an essential anthology of ancient Greek literature, showcasing the profound impact of Hesiod's works on the literary and philosophical traditions of the Western world. This collection features three of his most significant texts: "The Works and Days," "The Theogony," and "The Shield of Heracles."In "The Works and Days," Hesiod offers a unique blend of practical advice and moral instruction, addressing the challenges of rural life and the importance of hard work, justice, and piety. Through the lens of agrarian wisdom, he explores themes of human suffering and divine retribution, providing insights into the ethical framework of ancient Greek society."The Theogony" is a seminal text that details the origins and genealogies of the Greek gods, presenting a rich tapestry of mythology. Hesiod's narrative establishes a cosmic order and hierarchy among deities, influencing subsequent mythological thought and serving as a critical source for understanding ancient Greek religion."The Shield of Heracles" although attributed to Hesiod, is a later work that celebrates the heroism of Heracles. It vividly describes the shield crafted by Hephaestus, adorned with intricate imagery that symbolizes the struggles and triumphs of the hero, reflecting the values of bravery and honor in Greek culture.Together, these works form a foundational pillar of Western literature, offering readers a glimpse into the moral, social, and mythological landscape of ancient Greece, while highlighting Hesiod's enduring legacy as a poet and thinker.Contents:Works and days The TheogenyThe Shield of Heracles

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