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  Patrick - From Patron Saint to...

  Alannah Hopkin

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  St Patrick is one of the most famous saints of all time. Thousands of people with no direct Irish connection celebrate St Patrick's Day, parading along the streets of New York, Boston, Chicago, San Antonio, Texas and Sydney, where St Patrick's Day is a national holiday. These celebrations are the latest version of the cult of St Patrick, which has persisted in different forms since his death on 17 March, 462AD. 
  But who was St Patrick, and how much of what we know about him is fact, how much legend? This book looks at the historical man and the evidence of his writings, the myths and the apocryphal stories, and describes the social changes that led in the 18th century to his emergence as a symbol of Irish nationalism. Patrick: From Patron Saint to Modern Influencer is a fascinating and lively portrait of the man who converted pagan Ireland to Christianity – a fresh, sometimes startling examination of the folklore and traditions that have developed around the saint through the ages.
  First published in 1989 in the UK and USA, this fully updated edition features new photographs and illustrations and will be an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to understand the role of St Patrick in forging modern Irish identity.

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  Girl Archaeologist - Sisterhood...

  Alice Beck Kehoe

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  Girl Archaeologist recounts Alice Kehoe's life, begun in an era very different from the twenty-first century in which she retired as an honored elder archaeologist. She persisted against entrenched patriarchy in her childhood, at Harvard University, and as she did fieldwork with her husband in the northern plains. A senior male professor attempted to quash Kehoe's career by raping her. Her Harvard professors refused to allow her to write a dissertation in archaeology. Universities paid her less than her male counterparts. Her husband refused to participate in housework or childcare. 
   
   
   
  Working in archaeology and in the histories of American First Nations, Kehoe published a series of groundbreaking books and articles. Although she was denied a conventional career, through her unconventional breadth of research and her empathy with First Nations people she gained a wide circle of collaborators and colleagues. Throughout her career Kehoe found and fostered a sisterhood of feminists—strong, bright women archaeologists, anthropologists, and ethnohistorians who have been essential to the field. 
   
   
   
  Girl Archaeologist is the story of how one woman pursued a professional career in a male-dominated field during a time of great change in American middle-class expectations for women.

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  The Importance of Not Being...

  Mark Kurlansky

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  An Ernest Hemingway Biography Like No Other 
   
  Discover Hemingway’s biography through the eyes of a fellow author and journalist. New York Timesbestselling author of Salt Mark Kurlansky turns his historical eye to the life of Ernest Hemingway. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, The Importance of Not Being Ernest shows the huge shadow Hemingway casts.  
   
  The perfect gift for writers. By a series of coincidences, Mark Kurlansky’s life has always been intertwined with Ernest Hemingway's legend, starting with being in Idaho the day of Hemingway’s death. The Importance of Not Being Ernest explores the intersections between Hemingway’s and  
  Kurlansky’s lives, resulting in creative accounts of two inspiring writing careers. Travel the world with Mark Kurlansky and Ernest Hemingway in this personal memoir, where Kurlansky details his ten years in Paris and his time as a journalist in Spain—both cities important to Hemingway’s adventurous life and prolific writing.  
   
  Key West, Havana, and Chicago. Get to know the extraordinary people he met there—those who had also fallen under the Hemingway spell, including a Vietnam veteran suffering from the same syndrome the author did, two winners of the Key West Hemingway look-alike contest, and the man in Idaho who took Hemingway hunting and fishing. 
   
  In this unique gift for writers, find: 
  • A memoir full of entertaining and illuminative stories 
  • Little-known historical facts about Hemingway’s life 
  • Anecdotes about those who suffer from what the Kurlansky calls “hemitis”

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  The Way to Authentic Power and...

  Malcolm Riverton

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  The Way to Authentic Power and Compassion 
  ⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Comprehensive Explanations ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to elevate your personal growth and cultivate deeper connections in your life?  
  Do you seek an in-depth guide that encompasses everything you need to unlock authentic relationships and personal insight? 
  Your quest concludes here! 
  This guide serves as your ultimate companion for enhancing your understanding, applying vital skills, and engaging in meaningful exercises. With this resource, you are set up for transformative success. 
  Updated for 2024-2025 Learning Framework. 
  Key features of this enriched guide include: 
  - Profound insights into achieving authentic relationships and personal growth 
  - Detailed explanations and frameworks for self-discovery 
  - Effective strategies for personal development and enhancement  
  Our guide stands out due to its thorough exploration of crucial concepts, ensuring your path to success is well-defined. We dive deep into these ideas, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of each one. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and accessible language, our guide guarantees seamless transitions between topics. Say farewell to convoluted jargon and embrace straightforward, precise, and technically sound content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to authentic power and compassion! 
  This guide will empower you to unlock deeper relationships and foster personal growth through insight. Join us on this enriching journey!

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  Ordinary Angels

  Sharon Stevens Evans

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  THE AMAZING TRUE STORY—NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE 
   
   
   
  A true story full of drama, love, insurmountable odds, and miraculous triumph experienced by ordinary people who rose up to answer the call to help an innocent child, about one woman in particular who looked beyond her own limitations to say yes to the impossible. 
   
   
   
  Sharon Stevens, twice divorced, barely making enough to support herself, would never claim to be an angel. Early in life, perilous situations were thrust upon her. As an adult, she gravitated toward adventure and spur-of-the-moment decisions that often put her on the precipice of disaster and kept her in the pathway of people who would take advantage of her. If your aim is to find fault with her, she would be an easy target, but look again. 
   
   
   
  This diminutive hair stylist was not the person you would have chosen for such a monumental task with a life hanging in the balance—but God chose her, nonetheless. And where you or I would probably have done the very least we could do, Sharon said "yes" to the impossible. She might never have stepped up and risked everything she had to help a complete stranger, but for the events that unfolded that unusually cool Kentucky August morning.

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  Wildfire - A Memoir

  Karrah Youngblood

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  Wildfire is a raw, true story about a single mom who stood up to one of the most documented predators in modern history. He fought like hell to keep this story buried. But I fought harder to tell it. This memoir isn’t just about what happened to me—it’s for anyone who’s been silenced, dismissed, or afraid to speak. It’s about trauma, truth, and what happens when a woman finally decides she’s done being afraid.

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