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  When Echoes Speak - A Memoir

  Dag Scheer

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  Through atmospheric descriptions and vivid portraits, When Echoes Speak offers glimpses into exotic worlds, taking the reader from a drab displaced persons camp, to the throbbing rhythms of Rio’s frenzied Carnival, to heartrending encounters in Ethiopia. In looking back, Dag Scheer discovers intricate and rich patterns in her life and weaves together the connecting threads.A blend of memoir and cultural exploration, When Echoes Speak distills the defining moments of an unusual life. In August of 1944, when Dag was five, she and her family fled Latvia to escape Soviet occupation. After five harsh years in a displaced persons camp in Germany, the family settled in Cleveland, Ohio. Growing up, Dag was caught in a painful pull between her Latvian roots and her new life in America.Determined to find her own path, she left home to teach in Libya where she met Stuart Scheer, a young charismatic doctor. They explored Libya’s scorching desert terrain together, and their intense relationship deepened. After they married, Stuart’s work took them to eight different countries across the globe. In recounting the frustrations and delights of each new location and its unique culture, Dag probes her inner transformations. Ultimately, the shifting perspective of being perpetually out of place helped her find a sense of self.

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  Lifting Off - A Life in Freefall

  Karen McLeod

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  An absorbing and often hilarious account of the author's 12 years as closeted cabin crew for British Airways.  It's a story of love, creativity and acceptance, the transformative power of lesbian love and more.  Told with the wit and verve that characterised her debut novel, Karen's memoir of flying as cabin crew offers a fascinating insight into the profound impact of long-haul life.  Having come out as a lesbian she is forced to go back in as colleagues advise her that it is not ok to be gay, unlike male cabin crew. Brimming with vertiginous loops and extreme globe-trotting, against a backdrop of exotic locations, hotel bars and nightclubs, Karen slowly unravels as the inability to truly be herself reverberates. This is the story of how Karen finally came into land. How she learned to look after herself and discovered her true strength. "Atmospheric and idiosyncratic, this is a memoir that entertains and emboldens" Observer

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  River of Lakes - A Journey on...

  Bill Belleville

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  First explored by naturalist William Bartram in the 1760s, the St. Johns River stretches 310 miles along Florida's east coast, making it the longest river in the state. The first "highway" through the once wild interior of Florida, the St. Johns may appear ordinary, but within its banks are some of the most fascinating natural phenomena and historic mysteries in the state. The river, no longer the commercial resource it once was, is now largely ignored by Florida's residents and visitors alike. 
   
   
   
  In the first contemporary book about this American Heritage River, Bill Belleville describes his journey down the length of the St. Johns, kayaking, boating, hiking its riverbanks, diving its springs, and exploring its underwater caves. He rediscovers the natural Florida and establishes his connection with a place once loved for its untamed beauty. Belleville involves scientists, environmentalists, fishermen, cave divers, and folk historians in his journey, soliciting their companionship and their expertise. River of Lakes weaves together the biological, cultural, anthropological, archaeological, and ecological aspects of the St. Johns, capturing the essence of its remarkable history and intrinsic value as a natural wonder.

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  A Chessplayer's Pot-Pourri

  Wilf Holloway

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  ‘A Chessplayer’s Pot-Pourri’ offers engaging reading material for chess enthusiasts searching for some light-hearted enjoyment relating to the fascinating board game.     This many-faceted book presents readers with intriguing insights and amusing anecdotes reflecting the ideas and experiences of chess players from all ability levels. Included are authoritative articles, challenging chess positions, humorous dialogues, interesting historical content and surprising fictional stories. In similar ways to its successful forerunner ‘Chessreading Treasure’ and the almost completed ‘Chesslover’s Anthology’ this present book is destined to span the literary gap between easy-going fun and serious game analysis.

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  The Little Lantern and the Cloud...

  Nora Bellamy

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  The Little Lantern and the Cloud Cat: Twilight Adventures for Brave Little Souls is a magical bedtime tale that invites children on a heartwarming journey through the twilight sky. Follow the gentle Little Lantern, glowing with kindness, and the whimsical Cloud Cat, whose soft puffs carry secrets of the night. Together, they explore starlit skies, face gentle challenges, and discover the courage that shines brightest in the quiet moments before sleep. Perfect for brave little souls ready to embrace adventure, friendship, and the comforting glow of imagination.

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  How to Become a Cabin Crew

  Facundo Conforti

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  The lifestyle of a cabin crew member dazzles and fascinates both young and old. The constant travels, the perfectly pressed and fashionable uniforms, the immaculate personal image, and other details of this job create a true illusion for those who dream of the adventure of flying. 
  	However, behind all the magic that surrounds cabin crew members as they parade through airports and airplanes, there is a hidden side. There is a significant amount of prior effort, a heavy load of study and personal and professional training, and a long-term dedication to pursuing the goal of securing a job with an airline—a task that is far from easy, but in this book, I will show you how to make it simple and quick. 
  	"How to Become a Cabin Crew" is a work that describes the step-by-step process to follow, from the moment you decide to start your studies until you secure a job with an international airline. It’s a long journey that we will attempt to make easy and enjoyable by providing you with the tools found in this book. Additionally, I will gift you some basic knowledge from the initial course so that you can stand out when you begin. 
  Happy flying!

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