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  Lyrics & Lines by "Carolus"

  J.P. Parkinson

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  Written under the pseudonym "Carolus", Lyrics & Lines is a book of poems written, probably circa 1890 - 1900, as a gift to one he had loved and lost. 
  Love, Humour, Moralisation and the Macabre all come together in a most readable and enjoyable manner.  
   Who he was, when and exactly where he lived and his age at the time he wrote this book are unknown. That he was a modest man can be gleaned from his description of himself as "..a poetaster".  
  Beautifully written; these poems should not only appeal to lovers of poetry but to those who would never normally consider reading verse.

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  Public Speaking - Methods for...

  Zelene Greenwood

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  Get Rid of Stage Fright and Become an Entertaining Speaker! 
    
  Have you ever been asked to speak at an event, and the idea of doing so gives you nightmares? 
  Do you want to learn how to capture an audience like the pros easily? 
  Do you want to establish a name for yourself in public speaking but don't know where to start? 
    
  Whether you're the best man at a friend's wedding, leading a presentation by your team at the next board meeting, or speaking to an eager audience, this book is precisely what you need. 
    
  Examine the underlying factors that may be impacting your self-esteem. With the variety of materials available on one platform, you can get practical ideas on performing your speech and conquering your social anxiety.  
  Unlock your incredible potential by following these simple steps inside. 
    
  This extraordinary book will teach you: 
   Tips for breaking out of your comfort zoneHow to Break Free from Your Limiting Beliefs and Social ConditioningMethods for Developing Unwavering ConfidenceEffective methods for defining oneself as a public speakerAn easy method to giving the best presentation on every occasionTips for effective voice intonation, pitch, and body languageSecrets of dressing to impress like a professional public speakerTools to help you rehearse, gain confidence, overcome social anxiety, and deliver a successful presentation 
  And so much more! 
    
  So, what are you holding out for?  
    
  Scroll ahead, click "Buy Now," and start your journey to becoming a confident, powerful public speaker!

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  To See Ourselves - A Personal...

  Alistair Moffat

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  Since 1945 the world has changed at breakneck speed, and life in post-war Scotland is now entirely different from what it was like when Alistair Moffat grew up in the quiet Border town of Kelso in the 1950s. At that time the rhythms and practicalities of daily life which had remained constant for many generations were about to change in the most unimaginable ways.
  This is a book about these changes – many of which have been dizzying and disorientating – and how they have affected each and every one of us in all parts of the country. The main themes, such as housing, healthcare, sport, the media, the arts and entertainment, urban and country life, our relationship with the environment, politics, religion and education, are all viewed through the lens of personal experience. Alistair's own recollections of big events and small, together with other eyewitness accounts, bring these decades alive in a way that no ordinary history can with a directness and poignancy that underlines how much has been gained – and how much lost.

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  Teleology - Purpose in Nature:...

  Mike Crawford

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  Teleology is the study of purpose, design, and goal-directedness in nature. It is a concept that has shaped philosophical, scientific, and theological discourse for centuries, offering explanations for why things exist and function the way they do. The term itself comes from the Greek word telos, meaning "end" or "goal," and logos, meaning "study" or "reason." At its core, teleology seeks to explain natural phenomena by considering their intended purpose or final cause rather than merely their material composition or mechanical processes. This perspective has been a fundamental part of human thought, influencing fields as diverse as biology, ethics, cosmology, and psychology. 
  The significance of teleology lies in its ability to provide a framework for understanding the apparent order and directionality in the world. From the intricate adaptations of biological organisms to the finely tuned laws of the universe, teleological reasoning has historically been used to argue for the presence of intentionality or inherent purpose in natural systems. Philosophers such as Aristotle, who introduced the concept of final causes, and later thinkers like Thomas Aquinas, who integrated teleology into theological arguments, viewed the natural world as inherently purposeful. Even in modern times, teleological thinking persists in various scientific discussions, particularly in debates surrounding evolution, complexity, and emergent phenomena.

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  Uncommon Ground: Rethinking our...

  Patrick Galbraith

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  ‘A curious-minded and subtle intervention in the politics of the countryside’ Sunday Times 
  'Galbraith spent three years investigating the truth about rural Britain and how we treat it. Uncommon Ground is the brilliant result' Daily Telegraph 
  'Very funny. Acutely observed. An attempt to look beyond the usual clichés of country life' Observer 
  “Brilliant. This book is a sort of necessary clever trespass itself, on everyone’s notions about ‘our land’.”Country Life 
  "Filled with voices from people who don’t always make the headlines in the UK land access debate."Scotsman 
  The countryside is under increasing pressure and people, the science shows, need nature. Access to the countryside is essential for our health, our happiness and our future. But does nature need us? 
  In January 2023, the largest land access demonstration since the 1930s took place on a bright wintery morning on Dartmoor. The access movement demands that the countryside be thrown open. This, they argue, would help nature by giving the public the opportunity to hold farmers and wealthy landowners to account. 
  But would it really work for Britain’s growing population to spill out across the countryside, and is access quite as restricted as we are led to believe? 
  In Uncommon Ground, Patrick Galbraith takes us on an extraordinary tour of rural Britain, from the Hebrides to Devon, and from Anglo-Saxon England to the present day. To uncover the truth and fully understand our deep connection with the land, he meets farmers, Irish Travellers, politicians, salmon poachers, and the nation's most-hated landowners, as well as activists calling for a total abolition of the right to own land. 
  In his much-celebrated style, Galbraith works hard to listen to those who often don’t get listened to. This raking survey of our fast-changing country, reveals the essence of rural Britain's soul. Uncommon Ground argues that what matters is not greater access but how we engage with the land and demands that landowners give us more opportunities to do so, while also giving endangered wildlife the right to tranquility. 
  Galbraith's Uncommon Ground is a top pick in non-fiction, offering a deep dive into the science of agriculture and the sociology of rural Britain. The book explores the delicate balance between public access and environmental protection, examining the political policies that shape our interactions with the land and the ecosystems that inhabit it. 
  For fans of John Lewis-Stempel (England), Benedict Macdonald (Cornerstones), Lee Schofield (Wild Fell), Isabella Tree (Wilding), and Derek Gow (Birds, Beasts and Bedlam). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  Laurence Olivier and Richard...

  Editors Charles River

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  Of all the great actors of the 20th century, none personifies acting royalty more than Laurence Olivier, and some of this is simply due to the fact that he was actually knighted in 1947, along with a lengthy list of other honors that include being named a life peer in 1970 and admission to the Order of Merit in 1984. To speak of The Right Honourable Lord Laurence Olivier is not a figure of speech but rather a fact. Of course, in addition to the literal sense of the term, there is undeniably a manner in which Laurence Olivier qualifies as acting royalty, as it is not for nothing that Spencer Tracy once referred to Olivier as “the greatest actor in the English-speaking world” (Bacall). It is also important to note that Tracy refers to Olivier not as a film or theater actor specifically, because much of Olivier’s lofty standing derives from his ability to successfully navigate different mediums like stage, film, and television. The breadth of mediums in which he worked, the various roles he inhabited within them (actor, producer, director), and the formidable time span of his career lend Olivier’s career a scope of perhaps unmatched magnitude.   
  	In the 1960s, the most popular actor in the world was Richard Burton, a hard-drinking Welshman who was nevertheless so professional that he was one of the preeminent stage performers of his day. In fact, he performed Shakespeare so magnificently that he was compared to British legend Laurence Olivier, and that success ultimately led to a film career that earned him 7 Academy Award nominations, as well as BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for Best Actor. Given his accomplishments on the stage and in Hollywood, Burton became one of the world’s most recognizable leading men, so it seemed fitting that he engaged in one of Hollywood’s most legendary romances with Elizabeth Taylor.

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