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  Men of 18 in 1918 - Memories of...

  Frederick James Hodges

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  An astounding account of one young infantryman's personal experience of the Western Front in the last year of World War One. 
   
   
   
  Perfect for fans of Peter Hart, Max Hastings, and Barbara W. Tuchman. 
   
   
   
  In the spring of 1918 German forces broke through Allied lines in a last-ditch attempt to overcome their enemies. To hold back this tide young, inexperienced men from France, Britain, the United States, Australia, and Canada were sent into war against battle-hardened and desperate German soldiers. 
   
   
   
  What was it like to be an eighteen-year-old and sent to the frontlines in the First World War? 
   
   
   
  Frederick James Hodges was one of these young men and his book, Men of 18 in 1918, provides insight into the ordeals of an ordinary soldier who left Britain as a teenager but returned as a man having witnessed the full horrors of war. 
   
   
   
  Hodges charts his progress through the conflict from his short period of training to being thrown into defending Allied lines against the onslaught before being ordered, as part of Britain's prime assault troops, into a ninety-five-day non-stop attack which only ended with the armistice of November 1918.

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  One Body: A Retrospective

  Catherine Simpson

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  Nominated in Scotland’s National Book Awards 
  In this searing, frank and funny memoir, Catherine Simpson describes what it’s been like to live in her woman’s body, and to reach the realisation that all that time she’d spent trying to change her body to conform - often to unattainable standards - could be seen from a completely different perspective. 
  By the time she reached her fifties, Catherine Simpson and her body had gone through a lot together—from period pain and early menopause to shaming and harassment. But there had been success, joy, love, and laughter too: far more freedoms than her mother had, a fulfilling family life and career, and even the promise of further gains for her daughters. 
  So when a cancer diagnosis upends her life, Catherine is forced to reflect on her body, then and now. From growing up on a farm where veterinarians were more common than doctors, and where illness was “a nuisance,” she finds herself faced with the nuisance of a lifetime. 
  One Body is the demystifying, relatable, often hilarious and sometimes hair-raising story of how Catherine navigates her treatment and takes stock of the emotions and reflections it provokes. And how she comes to appreciate the skin she is in—to be grateful for her body and all that it does and is.

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  To Kill a Nation - The Attack on...

  Michael Parenti

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  Drawing on a wide range of unpublished material and observations gathered from his visit to Yugoslavia in 1999, Michael Parenti challenges mainstream media coverage of the war, uncovering hidden agendas behind the Western talk of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and democracy.

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  Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure

  Matthew Algeo

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  On June 19, 1953, Harry Truman got up early, packed the trunk of his Chrysler New Yorker, and did something no other former president has done before or since: he hit the road. No Secret Service protection. No traveling press. Just Harry and his childhood sweetheart Bess off to visit old friends, take in a Broadway play, celebrate their wedding anniversary in the Big Apple, and blow a bit of the money he’d just received to write his memoirs. Hopefully incognito. In this lively history, author Matthew Algeo meticulously details how Truman’s plan to blend in went wonderfully awry. Fellow diners, bellhops, cabbies, squealing teenagers at a Future Homemakers of America convention, and one very by-the-book Pennsylvania state trooper all unknowingly conspired to blow his cover. Algeo revisits the Trumans’ route, staying at the same hotels and eating at the same diners, and takes listeners on brief detours into topics such as the postwar American auto industry, McCarthyism, the nation’s highway system, and the decline of Main Street America. By the end of the 2,500-mile journey, you will have a new and heartfelt appreciation for America’s last citizen-president.

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  The Rights of Man

  Thomas Paine

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  "The Rights of Man" by Thomas Paine is a passionate defence of individual liberty and equality, written in response to Burke’s criticism of the French Revolution. Paine eloquently argues for natural rights, the sovereignty of the people, and social justice. With incisive logic, he advocates for democratic governance and economic inclusivity. This seminal work remains a cornerstone in the discourse on human rights and political reform, resonating across generations.

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  Emotional Intelligence Book The:...

  Chris M. Brooks

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  If you've always wanted to build deep, meaningful connections, communicate with confidence, and elevate your career to new heights but struggle with social interactions and misunderstandings, then keep reading… 
  Are you sick and tired of not being able to express yourself clearly or connect with others in the way you desire? 
  Have you tried countless other methods to improve your communication skills, but nothing seems to stick? 
  Do you finally want to say goodbye to feeling misunderstood and discover something that truly works for you? 
  If so, then you've come to the right place. 
  You see, mastering emotional intelligence doesn't have to be difficult. 
  Even if you've tried assertiveness training, public speaking classes, or endless self-help books with little success, this book can make the difference. 
  In fact, it's easier than you think. 
  Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover in The Emotional Intelligence Book:The 7 essential strategies to develop emotional intelligence and connect with others effortlesslyWhy forcing yourself to be more "positive" is actually hurting your progress – and what to do insteadHow to read people's emotions without them saying a word5 harmful myths about EQ that are holding you backHow to save hours of frustration with one simple change in your mindsetThe 3 best tools to help you stay emotionally balanced even under pressure 
  …and much, much more! 
  So even if you're someone who struggles with social anxiety or has been told you're "too sensitive," you can achieve mastery in emotional intelligence with the guidance in this book. 
  And if you have a burning desire to transform your relationships, supercharge your career, and finally feel understood, then scroll up and click "add to cart".

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