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  The Road

  Christopher Hadley

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  A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 
  ‘An absolute joy to read and an early contender for every list of History Books of the Year’ Sunday Telegraph 
  ‘On nearly every page a random passage takes one’s breath away’ The Times 
  Have you ever heard the march of legions on a lonely country road?  
  For two thousand years, the roads the Romans built have determined the flow of ideas and folktales, where battles were fought and where pilgrims trod. Almost everyone in Britain lives close to a Roman road, if only we knew where to look. 
  In the beginning was Watling Street, the first road scored on the land when the invading Romans arrived on a cold and alien Kentish shore in 43 CE. Campaign roads rolled out to all points of the compass, forcing their way inland and as the Britons fell back, the roads pursued them relentlessly, carrying troops, supplies and military despatches. In the years of fighting that followed, as the legions pushed onwards across what is now England, into Wales and north into Scotland in search of booty, mineral wealth, land and tribute, they left behind a vast road network, linking marching camps and forts, changing the landscape, etching the story of the Roman advance into the face of the land, channelling our lives today. 
  Christopher Hadley, acclaimed author of Hollow Places, takes us on a lyrical journey into this past, retracing and searching for an elusive Roman road that sprang from one of the busiest road hubs in Roman Britain. His passage is not always easy. Time and nature have erased many clues; bridges rotted and whole woods grew across the route. Carters found an easier ford downstream, and people broke up its milestones to mend new paths. Year after year the heavy clay swallowed whole lengths of it; the once mighty road became a bridleway, an overgrown hollow-way, a parched mark in the soil. 
  Hadley leads us on a hunt to discover, in Hilaire Belloc’s phrase, ‘all that has arisen along the way’. Gathering traces of archaeology, history and landscape from poems, church walls, hag stones and cropmarks, oxlips, killing places, hauntings and immortals, and things buried too deep for archaeology, The Road is a mesmerising journey into two thousand years of history only now giving up its secrets. 
  In his latest work, The Road, Christopher Hadley delves into the historical and social aspects of Roman roads, enriching them with elements of mythology and folklore. His unique approach to historiography breathes new life into our understanding of past civilizations and their impact on our current geography. 
  For fans of Matthew Green (Shadowlands), John Lewis-Stempel (Six Weeks), Alice Roberts (Domination), Robert Macfarlane (Desert Solitaire), and Amy Jeffs (Wild). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Jesse James - A Life from...

  Hourly History

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  The American Civil War brought out the best and the worst in the country’s citizens. Jesse James, a member of a slave-owning family in Missouri, saw his way of life destroyed by the war. By the time of his early teens, he had joined his local gang of outlaws, fueled by a hatred of the loss of Southern traditions he knew and loved. 
  Following the end of the war, Jesse and his brother Frank continued their crusade by robbing banks and raiding trains. With the help of a newspaper reporter, a legend was created of Jesse James as a hero and defender of the South. That legend gave Jesse James twenty years to rob and kill at will, as it was usually disguised in the press as heroism. No lawman was ever able to bring Jesse James down; ultimately, he died at the hands of one of his own men. This book tells the story of his life from beginning to end.

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  40 Interview Icebergs and How to...

  Michael Heath

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  40 Interview Icebergs will help you to be more successful in interviews and get the job that you really want. So many people go for interviews and sail along merrily before steering straight into the iceberg that sinks their application there and then. Some icebergs are obvious; some less so. But isn't it nice to know what they are? You'll find 8 'Iceberg Zones' in this book: All are deadly. That's why Michael Heath has approached recruitment and HR professionals around the world and simply asked them the question, “What are the most common errors that someone might make that would stop you from hiring them?” This book lists the 40 most common reasons - the icebergs that all too often send a job application to the ocean floor. But to know that an iceberg is on the horizon is not enough. How do you get round it? That's why each section has several tips which will help you steer a course to the safety of your port or destination: The job you really want.

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  Life Skills for Success: Health...

  David Tobin

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  Life Skills for Success: Health & Wellness is your practical guide to building a healthier, more balanced life—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Learn how to eat well, reduce stress, improve sleep, boost resilience, and build stronger relationships with clear, actionable tips. Whether you're a student, professional, or anyone seeking personal growth, this audiobook empowers you to take control of your well-being and unlock lasting success. 
  Note: This audiobook is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical or psychological advice.

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  What Is Art?

  Leo Tolstoy

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  What Is Art? by Leo Tolstoy is a bold and uncompromising exploration of the true purpose and moral responsibility of artistic creation. First published in 1897, this influential work of philosophical criticism challenges conventional definitions of beauty and confronts the cultural assumptions that shape our understanding of art. With clarity, passion, and moral urgency, Tolstoy presents a radical rethinking of what art is—and what it ought to be.
  
  Rejecting the idea that art exists merely for pleasure or aesthetic refinement, Tolstoy argues that genuine art is a means of sincere emotional communication between individuals. According to him, art's highest calling is to unite humanity by transmitting authentic feelings that promote compassion, moral growth, and spiritual awareness. Works that fail to communicate universal human experience, he contends, serve only elite tastes and perpetuate social division.
  
  Throughout the book, Tolstoy critiques established artistic traditions, questioning the value placed on complexity, exclusivity, and technical virtuosity. He examines literature, music, painting, and theater, evaluating them not by their fame or sophistication, but by their capacity to convey heartfelt emotion accessible to all people. His analysis extends to many celebrated artists of his time, sparking controversy with his candid assessments and fearless criticism.
  
  At the heart of What Is Art? lies Tolstoy's conviction that art must be ethically grounded. For him, creativity is inseparable from morality. Art that encourages vanity, indulgence, or empty entertainment falls short of its true mission. Instead, he envisions art as a force capable of fostering empathy, strengthening communal bonds, and guiding society toward higher ideals.
  
  More than a theoretical treatise, this work reflects Tolstoy's own spiritual journey and his broader philosophical concerns about faith, social inequality, and human responsibility. His arguments are provocative and deeply personal, inviting readers to reconsider not only what they value in art, but why they value it.
  
  Challenging, thought-provoking, and intensely sincere, What Is Art? remains a cornerstone of aesthetic philosophy. Its questions continue to resonate in contemporary debates about culture, creativity, and the role of artists in society. Through this powerful examination, Tolstoy compels readers to look beyond surface beauty and to seek art that speaks truthfully to the shared human experience.

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  Dissonant Landscapes - Music...

  Tore Størvold

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  During the past three decades, Iceland has attained a strong presence in the world through its musical culture, with images of the nation being packaged and shipped out in melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. What 'Iceland' means for people, both at home and abroad, is conditioned by music and its ability to animate notions of nature and nationality. In six chapters that range from discussions of indie rock ballads to 'Nordic noir' television music, Dissonant Landscapes describes the capacity of musical expression to transform ideas about nature and nationality on the northern edges of Europe.

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