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  Air Force Blue: The RAF in World...

  Patrick Bishop

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  In 2018 the RAF is one hundred years old. In his new book, destined to be a classic, Patrick Bishop examines the high point of its existence – the Second World War, when the Air Force saved the nation from defeat then led the advance to victory.A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
  Air warfare was a terrible novelty of the modern age, requiring a new military outlook. From the beginning, the RAF’s identity set it apart from the traditional services. It was innovative, flexible and comparatively meritocratic, advancing the quasi-revolutionary idea that competence was more important than background. 
  The Air Force went into the war with inadequate machines, training and tactics, and the early phase was littered with setbacks and debacles. Then, in the summer of 1940, in full view of the population, Fighter Command won one of the decisive battles of the struggle. Thereafter the RAF was gilded with an aura of success that never tarnished, going on to make a vital contribution to Allied victory in all theatres. 
  Drawing from diaries, letters, memoirs, and interviews, Air Force Blue captures the nature of combat in the skies over the corrugated wastes of the Atlantic, the sands of the Western Desert and the jungles of Burma. It also brings to life the intensely lived dramas, romances, friendships and fun that were as important a part of the experience as the fighting. 
  Air Force Blue portrays the spirit of the RAF – its heart and soul – during its finest hours. It is essential reading for the millions in Britain and the Commonwealth whose loved ones served, and for anyone who wants to understand the Second World War. 
  As a bestselling book by the Sunday Times bestselling author, Air Force Blue is a top choice for anyone interested in history, specifically that of II Germany and Europe. Patrick Bishop, the author, masterfully brings to life the spirit of the RAF during its finest hours. 
  For fans of Damien Lewis (SAS Daggers Drawn), Stuart Tootal (Tank Action), Antony Beevor (D-Day), David Blakeley (Pathfinder), and Giles Milton (Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare).

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  A Rare Recording of Gertrude...

  Gertrude Stein

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  Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874 - July 27, 1946) was an American novelist, poet, playwright, and art collector. Born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, and raised in Oakland, California, Stein moved to Paris in 1903, and made France her home for the remainder of her life. She hosted a Paris salon, where the leading figures of modernism in literature and art, such as Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sinclair Lewis, Ezra Pound, Sherwood Anderson and Henri Matisse, would meet. The following three recordings are from Stein's novel, The Making of Americans (1925), and her poems, How She Bowed to her Brother (1931) and If I Told Him - A Completed Portrait of Picasso (1923)

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  Mind Control and Manipulation -...

  Dorian Graves

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  They know how to push your buttons. Do you know how to push back? 
  If you've ever walked away from a conversation feeling outplayed, guilty, or like something was just… off — you may have been manipulated. The truth? It happens all the time. In relationships, at work, in media, even with your own kids. 
  This audiobook shows you how to spot the tactics, break free from mental traps, and even use psychological influence to regain control. 
  No jargon. No “guru” fluff. Just sharp, real-world methods you can start using instantly — even if you've never read a book on psychology before. 
  Here’s what you’ll walk away with: 
  🧠 A clear understanding of how manipulation works — and why it’s everywhere 
  🚨 The 7 most common emotional tactics manipulators use (and how to shut them down) 
  🗣️ How to control any conversation without raising your voice or sounding pushy 
  🧲 The real deal on NLP, hypnosis, and brainwashing — and how they’re used in everyday life 
  🕵️ How to read body language and spot lies in real time 
  ❤️ How manipulation shows up in relationships, parenting, and dating — and what to do about it 
  🧒 Subtle tricks used to influence children (and how to use them with care) 
  💼 The psychology of control in the workplace — and how to protect your career from toxic tactics 
  📺 How media engineers your thoughts — and how to stay mentally independent 
  🛡️ The traits that make people more vulnerable to mind control — and how to avoid becoming one of themWhether you’re tired of being taken advantage of or want to ethically influence others more effectively, this audiobook gives you mental tools that actually work.

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  How to Write a Series - A Guide...

  Sara Rosett

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  Struggling to structure your book series? Learn how to make a series work for you: increase reader engagement and take advantage of the built-in marketing potential a series gives you.Are you unsure which series structure is best for you? Or are you several books into a series, but you’re stuck? Do you want to expand your literary universe but aren’t sure how to do it? Perhaps you have a series languishing in your backlist, and you need ideas on how to market it. Get the knowledge you need to make smart decisions about your series with How to Write a Series. You’ll learn: The three basic types of seriesThe benefits and drawbacks of writing each type of seriesTips for extending your series beyond your original planIdeas for creating spinoffs and expanding your literary universeHow to know when it’s time to end a seriesHow to save time writing your series and how to keep track of detailsHow to deal with the problems that result from being locked into a story world How to refresh your interest in a series if you’ve grown boredCreative ways to market your series	I’ve been writing for fifteen years as both a hybrid and independent author. I’ve published over twenty-five fiction books in four different series. Everything I’ve learned about writing a series has been through trial and error. I hope my lessons-learned will give you a shortcut when it comes to writing your series, plus tips for troubleshooting problems, and ideas for promoting your series.Unlock the power of a series in your author career with How To Write a Series.

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  The Watkins Book of African...

  Helen Nde

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  From creation myths and foundation legends to fascinating stories of human relationships and animal tales, these stories provide a diverse look at the countries and cultures across the African continent. Noted folklorist Helen Nde provides context for history and colonial influences for the stories. 
   
   
   
  Discover the geographical and cultural variety of the continent with stories such as: 
   
   
   
  ● FROM ALGERIA: "The Story of the First Man and Woman", who meet when they struggle over access to a well, but go on to have 100 children and start the human race. 
   
   
   
  ● FROM SUDAN: "Okwa and the River Maiden", a tale about the great-grandson of the first man who seeks the river spirit's approval to marry two river maidens, half women and half crocodiles. 
   
    
   
  ● FROM ZIMBABWE: "The Moon and His Wives", a story about the first man who pleads with the creator to become mortal and go to earth, where the first star becomes his companion. 
   
   
   
  ● FROM GHANA: "How Goat Caused a War" by tricking the Supreme Being and giving his holy message to the wrong prince. 
   
   
   
  ● FROM TANZANIA: "The Singing Kaguru Birds", who offer help and riches to poor folk in exchange for a strict rule or even a trick.

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  Republic Lost - How Money...

  Lawrence Lessig

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  Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig investigates the most vexing problem in American democracy: how money corrupts our nation's politics, and the critical campaign to stop it.In an era when special interests funnel huge amounts of money into our government-driven by shifts in campaign-finance rules and brought to new levels by the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission-trust in our government has reached an all-time low. More than ever before, Americans believe that money buys results in Congress, and that business interests wield control over our legislature.With heartfelt urgency and a keen desire for righting wrongs, Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig takes a clear-eyed look at how we arrived at this crisis: how fundamentally good people, with good intentions, have allowed our democracy to be co-opted by outside interests, and how this exploitation has become entrenched in the system. Rejecting simple labels and reductive logic-and instead using examples that resonate as powerfully on the Right as on the Left-Lessig seeks out the root causes of our situation. He plumbs the issues of campaign financing and corporate lobbying, revealing the human faces and follies that have allowed corruption to take such a foothold in our system. He puts theissues in terms that nonwonks can understand, using real-world analogies and real human stories. And ultimately he calls for widespread mobilization and a new Constitutional Convention, presenting achievable solutions for regaining control of our corrupted-but redeemable-representational system. In this way, Lessig plots a roadmap for returning our republic to its intended greatness.While America may be divided, Lessig vividly champions the idea that we can succeed if we accept that corruption is our common enemy and that we must find a way to fight against it. In Republic Lost, he not only makes this need palpable and clear-he gives us the practical and intellectual tools to do something about it.

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