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  The Stars Will Still Be There

  Nicola Nuttall

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  'Heartbreaking and inspiring in equal measure. A must-read.' Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester 
  'Nicola is a beautiful human being and her story is full of the joys and sorrows of humanity.' Cathy Rentzenbrink 
  The inspiring, life-affirming memoir from Nicola Nuttall about her incredible daughter Laura  
  ‘The words were like a wave in the sea that lifted me off my feet, unmoored and scrabbling for something solid to hold me up, but the sand had fallen away, and I was adrift. The sea was vast, and I was lost and utterly numb.’ 
  When Nicola Nuttall was told that her 18-year-old daughter Laura had only 12 months to live, following a diagnosis of the most aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme, it was her greatest fear come true. But while her mother struggled to adjust and searched for new treatments, Laura decided to embark on an extraordinary bucket list. Meeting Michelle Obama, piloting a Royal Navy ship, skydiving and graduating from university were just some of Laura’s many incredible adventures. 
  The Stars Will Still Be There is Nicola’s beautiful account of helping her daughter make the most of her remaining time, reminding us all to live life to the fullest and ‘Be More Laura’ every single day. 
  In this heart-wrenching autobiography, Nicola Nuttall navigates the tumultuous waters of grief and bereavement, painting a vivid picture of motherhood in the face of death. Her narrative, steeped in the raw emotions of a medical tragedy, is a testament to the unbreakable bonds of family and the resilience of the human spirit. 
  For fans of Maggie Hartley (Please Help My Mummy), and Rachel Clarke (Your Life In My Hands). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Hurry Up and Wait - The Secret...

  Geordie Stewart

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  Nobody forgets Sandhurst.
  The perception from outside is of matchless professionalism, organisation and military efficiency. Sandhurst embodies all these qualities. But they aren't the whole story. Nor are they what makes it unique.
  Hurry Up and Wait provides a captivating peek behind the curtain of the 44-week course that shapes the future officers of the British Army. It's the story of overachieving instructors meeting underperforming cadets. There's the stuff you'd expect: parades, marching, making beds, shouting, shooting and standing up straight, all in the name of serving your country.
  But the book is also about the people, relationships, laughter, contradictions, chaos and frantic reality that exists below the serene surface. It's Hogwarts with guns, 140-hour weeks, endless acronyms and half-smoked cigarettes. It is, above all, about playing the game.
  Welcome to the finest military academy in the world.

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  In Transit - Being Non-Binary in...

  Dianna E. Anderson, Emily...

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  For decades, our cultural discourse around trans and gender-diverse people has been viewed through a medical lens, through diagnoses and symptoms set down in books by cisgender doctors, or through a political lens, through dangerous caricatures invented by politicians clinging to power. But those who claim non-binary gender identity deserve their own discourse, born out of the work of the transsexual movement, absorbed into the idea of transgender, and now, finally, emerging as its own category. 
   
   
   
  In tracing the history and theory of non-binary identity, and telling of their own coming out, non-binary writer Dianna E. Anderson answers questions about what being non-binary might mean, but also where non-binary people fit in the trans and queer communities. They offer a space for people to know, explore, and understand themselves in the context of a centuries-old understanding of gender nonconformity and to see beyond the strict roles our society has for men and women. 
   
   
   
  In Transit looks forward to a world where being who we are, whatever that looks like, isn't met with tension and long-winded explanations, but rather with acceptance and love. Being non-binary is about finding home in the in-between places.

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  A Different Way of Seeing - A...

  Lois Strachan

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  Have you ever wondered how a blind person pours a cup of coffee? Or how they and their guide dog know when it's safe to cross a busy road? 
  When Lois Strachan lost her sight at the age of 21 years she had to learn the answers to these and countless other questions of how to live as a blind person in a sighted world. 
  In this delightfully quirky and entertaining book Lois shares some of the secrets she discovered about how to live an “ordinary” life in an extraordinary way despite her disability. 
  The second edition of A Different Way of Seeing contains the complete original book with an additional 30% new content – many more stories and updated information that add to this humorous and enlightening perspective of what it’s really like living life as a blind person.

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  Astonishing Survival Stories...

  Phoenix MacLeod

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  Dive into this edge-of-your-seat world of survival where courage and resilience overcome the impossible. These are The Greatest Survival Stories Ever Lived! 
  What drives someone to push beyond limits when all seems lost?  
  • Can you imagine surviving without supplies in a small boat adrift on the Pacific Ocean for 14 months?  
  • Could you find your way through a Peruvian jungle after falling two miles from the sky—without a parachute? 
  • How might you survive the relentless battle against nature and captors while being forced to walk in the heat of the Sahara Desert? 
  Inside, you will discover 9 astonishing stories of survivors who defied the odds, showcasing unmatched bravery, physical stamina, and mental resilience. What would YOU do to survive these survival scenarios? 
  ● James Riley's ingenious methods of helping his crew survive being shipwrecked, enslaved, and then forced to walk the Sahara Desert - turning a landscape of peril into a stage for human tenacity and ingenuity. 
  ● The story of Ernest Shackleton’s incredible leadership in Antarctica that turned his shipwrecked crew’s despair into hope despite the icy wilderness. 
  ● The prowess of the human heart is exemplified in the incredible story of Louis Zamperini’s survival of his B-24’s disastrous crash and several Japanese POW camps. 
  ● A gripping account of the heroic efforts of the tenacious, brave rescuers of 13 boys of a Thai soccer team who were trapped in a flooded cavern. 
  Plus several other true accounts that show us how we might also triumph over nature's fury, maintain hope amid despair, and refuse to yield before our time. 
  Are you ready to be inspired, to feel the rush of adrenaline, and to immerse yourself in vivid accounts of extraordinary courage and indomitable spirit? 
  It's time to absorb these pages as your own unforgettable adventure begins today. To learn how these extraordinary people survived their harrowing ordeals, open this book and start reading right now!

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  The Aging Revolution - The...

  Michael J. Dowling, Charles...

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  A history of aging in the United States and an innovative blueprint for revolutionizing care for older adults from Northwell Health, New York’s largest health care system. The New York Times described Dr. Robert Butler as “the man who saw old age anew.” In his 1975 book Why Survive: Being Old in America, Butler argued that for far too many people old age was “a period of quiet despair . . . and muted rage” and he set out to mitigate it. Nearly five decades since he penned his book, a devoted band of brilliant physicians and others in the healthcare field have realized at least a portion of Butler’s dream: to recognize and alleviate suffering among the aging. 
  The Aging Revolution is the story of Butler and his disciples: women and men who saw older distressed adults in hospitals and homes, and worse: being ignored by most of the medical establishment. These revolutionaries could not ignore the suffering, and they set out—individually and collectively—to create entirely new ways of caring for aging adults to ease their suffering and improve their quality and length of life. 
  This revelatory book tells a story never-before told in its entirety, recounting the one of the most significant periods of improvement in American medical history. Readers will learn about pioneering individuals, concepts, and ideas that have improved the lives of millions, including: the women who placed the spotlight on delirium and falls—major issues for older adults; the campaign to build and spread Geriatric and Palliative Care; the small bands of doctors who worked the halls of Congress to create a new program that provides primary care along with home visits from healthcare professionals; and the New York-based foundation that has devoted its mission and millions exclusively to improving care and quality of life for aging adults. 
  Today, as a result, chronic conditions that almost always accompany old age are far more manageable. Older people enjoy more options for work and professional development, for education, for leisure and travel, for sports and maintaining physical strength and mobility. For increasing numbers of Americans, life is healthier and richer in the experiences that matter most. 
  Yet, aging in America can still be a challenge and, too often, particularly for the poor, a painful struggle. The range of mental and physical well-being has almost infinite variations: ninety-year-olds running marathons; sixty-five-year-olds incapacitated by stroke. While this book celebrates the incredible progress and strides made in this field, it also highlights areas that need improvement. The authors lay out specific steps that, if implemented, could ignite the aging revolution and diminish the total volume of older adults suffering in America.

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