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  The Mysterious Deaths of Famous...

  Dale Wilson

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  From emperors to poets, some of history’s most influential figures met their end under strange, suspicious, or unexplained circumstances. Were they victims of foul play, secret assassinations, or just tragic coincidences? 
  This audiobook explores declassified documents, historical accounts, and forensic evidence to uncover the truth behind Napoleon’s poisoning rumors, the bizarre final days of Edgar Allan Poe, the mysterious death of Tutankhamun, and many more. 
  The Mysterious Deaths of Famous Historical Figures is a must-listen for history lovers, conspiracy theorists, and true crime fans who love unraveling history’s greatest puzzles.

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  Almost French - A Life of...

  Louis Jansen van Vuuren

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  When he first visited Paris as a young student, artist Louis Jansen van Vuuren could never have imagined that one day he would end up owning a château in rural France. 
    
  Almost French is the entertaining, often hilarious account of his induction over the past 21 years into all things French: snooty waiters, highbrow countesses, numerous faux pas with the French language and, of course, encounters with the infamous French bureaucracy. 
    
  Turning the dilapidated Château de la Creuzette into a celebrated boutique hotel with his life partner, Hardy Olivier, required patience and perseverance. Many lessons were learnt the hard way. For instance, four heaters are not enough to hear an entire château and they will blow your power supply. 
    
  Louis interweaves the stories about his life in France with fascinating snippets of history, culture, food and drink, and tradition. A must for all Francophiles and anyone who loves good living.

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  Toni Morrison's Spiritual Vision...

  Nadra Nittle

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  When Toni Morrison died in August 2019, she was widely remembered for her contributions to literature as an African American woman, an identity she wore proudly. Morrison was clear that she wrote from a Black, female perspective and for others who shared her identity. But just as much as she was an African American writer, Toni Morrison was a woman of faith. 
   
   
   
  Morrison filled her novels with biblical allusions, magic, folktales, and liberated women, largely because Christianity, African American folk magic, and powerful women defined her own life. Her relatives, particularly her mother, were good storytellers, and her family's oral tradition included ghost stories and African American folktales. But her family was also Christian. As a child, Morrison converted to Catholicism and chose a baptismal name that truly became her own—Anthony, from St. Anthony of Padua—going from Chloe to Toni. Morrison embraced both Catholicism and the occult as a child and, later, as a writer. She was deeply religious, and her spirituality included the Bible, the paranormal, and the folktales she heard as a child. 
   
   
   
  Toni Morrison's Spiritual Vision unpacks this oft-ignored, but essential, element of Toni Morrison's work—her religion—and in so doing, gives listeners a deeper, richer understanding of her life and her writing.

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  How I Made It Out Of The Pits Of...

  Shondrika Mayo

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  How I Made It Out of the Pits of Hell By the Grace of God is a gripping and courageous memoir by Shondrika Mayo, who recounts her harrowing journey through the dark world of a sex trafficking cult. This book reveals the painful realities of trafficking, disguised in secret societies that prey on the unsuspecting, and Mayo’s incredible escape through faith, resilience, and divine guidance. Raised in a loving environment, Mayo’s life takes a dark turn as she falls victim to this hidden world. Through discernment and prayer, she fights her way back, revealing the power of faith and inner strength. 
  In this powerful memoir, readers will witness Mayo’s transformation from a survivor to a voice of hope for those trapped in similar nightmares. Her story sheds light on how traffickers manipulate, isolate, and break down their victims. Mayo speaks directly to other women, urging them to trust their instincts, recognize red flags, and find strength in God. 
  An inspiring testament to survival and faith, How I Made It Out of the Pits of Hell is a must-read for those seeking to understand the harsh realities of trafficking and the profound resilience of the human spirit.

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  Short Stories Set on Holiday - A...

  John Buchan

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  The expected joy that a few days in a different setting can, and most probably will, make is one of life’s most pleasant pleasures.  Usually.  But in this volume our classic authors including John Buchan, Edith Wharton, E M Delafield, M R James and a host of others really do seem to want to make some of those few days of indolent pleasure into something rather unpleasant. 
   
  1 - Short Stories Set on Holiday  - An Introduction 
  2 - Roman Fever by Edith Wharton 
  3 - The Golden Honeymoon by Ring Lardner 
  4 - An Alpine Divorce by Robert Barr 
  5 - No Man's Land by John Buchan 
  6 - Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad by M R James 
  7 - The Blank Cheque by Lewis Carroll 
  8 - A Little Holiday by Oswald Sickert 
  9 - Strychnine for Village Dogs by Arthur Gask 
  10 - The Green Bowl by Sarah Orne Jewett 
  11 - The Vampire by Jan Neruda 
  12 - Holiday Group by E M Delafield 
  13 - Christmas Eve at a Cornish Manor House by Clara Venn 
  14 - The Vampire Maid by Hume Nisbet

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  The Con - How Scams Work Why...

  James Munton, Jelita McLeod

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  “[A] fascinating, informative, and highly entertaining primer on the various ways the uninitiated may find themselves ripped off by a con artist.” —Publishers Weekly   No one thinks it can happen to them, but Americans are forty times more likely to be defrauded than to have their cars stolen or their homes burgled. Con artists ruin people financially and emotionally, leaving in their wake a trail of destruction, broken hearts, and deflated dreams.    The first step to combating fraud is to understand it. What do scams look like? Why are they effective? The next step is to take action. How can we protect ourselves and our families? The Con: How Scams Work, Why You’re Vulnerable, and How to Protect Yourself informs and engages with accessible stories of ordinary people from all walks of life thrown into unexpected and disorienting circumstances. The book goes behind the scenes of real-world cons to examine the logistics and psychology that enable scams to succeed. The goal is to help people understand and recognize deception, and in the same way that they avoid other potentially dangerous situations, take a detour. Once readers have gained a clear idea of what scams look and sound like and learned simple strategies to reduce personal risk, protecting themselves will be just as instinctive as putting on a seat belt.  “This compelling work goes a long way toward putting distance between scammers and their prey.” —Foreword Reviews  “Completely fascinating and insightful.” —Booklist  

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