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  Marsyas in Flanders - From their...

  Vernon Lee

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  Vernon Lee was born Violet Paget on 4th October 1856 in Boulogne, France to intellectual expatriate British parents.   
  In common with several other very talented literary women of the day she felt it necessary to publish under a masculine pseudonym in order for her writing to be taken seriously.  Indeed she seems to have adopted that persona across her whole lifestyle becoming personally known and acknowledged by all as Vernon Lee and accordingly dressed as a man.    
  Her first published work, in 1880, was taken from her collection of essays that had originally appeared in Fraser’s Magazine with the scholarly title of; ‘Studies of the Eighteenth Century in Italy.’ It reflected her passion for music and centered on the rich creative lives of poet-librettist Pietro Metastasio and dramatists Carlo Goldoni and Carlo Gozzi.   
  She wrote over a dozen volumes of essays on art, music, and travel with her scholarly appreciation animated by wit and imagination.  Lee was well-regarded as an expert on the Italian Renaissance and was a proponent of the Aesthetic movement. 
  Her literary talents were extensive and she wrote a number of novels and plays.  Perhaps her best remembered works are her haunting and powerful short stories exploring the supernatural.  Lee has often received accolades for these and glowingly compared to other authors such as M R James. 
  A committed pacifist she was resolved to protest against World War I. Her social activism in other areas was perhaps fueled by her feminist beliefs.  In her private life she was a lesbian and had long-term passionate relationships with three women including the doomed author and poet, Amy Levy.   
  Vernon Lee died on 13th February 1935 in San Gervasio Bresciano, Italy.

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  Mornings With Madden - My Radio...

  Stan Bunger

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  An intimate and freewheeling portrait of John Madden through the NFL legend's own words 
  John Madden is synonymous with football. He was the television face and voice of the nation’s most popular 
  sport, the namesake of its best-selling sports video game, and the man with the highest career winning 
  percentage of any NFL coach. 
  Despite his international fame, there was a side of Madden known only to those who listened to morning radio 
  broadcasts in the San Francisco Bay Area. That’s where Madden grew up, lived, and died. It's where for decades 
  he found joy in a daily chat with his hometown radio station: a chance to unwind, tell stories, and impart his 
  own brand of wit and wisdom. 
  In Mornings With Madden, Stan Bunger—the man most often on the other side of the mic—illuminates this 
  larger-than-life figure, drawing upon memories of more than fifteen years of daily broadcasts, backed up by 
  thousands of recordings of those conversations. Readers who adored Madden’s football acumen and quirky 
  personality on NFL broadcasts will get to know the father, husband, bad golfer, dog owner, lover of roadside 
  diners, and philosopher whose personality dominated our radio chats. 
  Featuring moving reflections alongside Madden's own words, this is a treasure trove of wry observations, 
  self-deprecating humor, clear-eyed thinking about sports and society, and the “Maddenisms” that endeared the 
  legendary coach to millions.

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  Jivni Ik Karmayogi Di

  Gurdeep Singh Warrich

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  This book is a heartfelt biography of a selfless man dedicated to the progress and welfare of his village. Through personal reflections and vivid memories, the author captures the struggles, contributions, and spirit of his father, who faced illness with courage while working tirelessly for the betterment of others. It is an inspiring story of sacrifice, resilience, and lifelong commitment to service, offering future generations a chance to learn from his journey.

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  All this happened more or less

  Jayne A Quan

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  Jayne A. Quan writes with honesty and humour about key moments in their life and transition. With lyric insight and quiet clarity, Quan navigates the intersection of loss, grief, memory and the power of love and healing through the lens of a body in motion. Courageous and poignant, this debut collection of essays deftly explores what it takes to live your own truth and carve a place for yourself in a world that offers no blueprint.

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  DEMOLITION My Journey

  Peggy Hailey Varnell

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  What happens when the life you built… completely falls apart? 
  In Demolition My Journey, Peggy Hailey Varnell delivers a deeply moving and unfiltered account of surviving emotional abuse, enduring heartbreak, and finding the strength to rebuild through faith. 
  This is not just a story—it’s a testimony. 
  Through powerful storytelling, Peggy takes listeners inside her lived experience: a marriage filled with pain, the silent battles of motherhood, and the overwhelming weight of starting over. But in the midst of devastation, she discovers something greater—God’s ability to restore, renew, and rebuild what once seemed lost forever. 
  Like a structure brought down to its foundation, her journey reveals a powerful truth: sometimes, life must be torn apart so something stronger can rise. 
  Blending real-life experiences with spiritual reflection, heartfelt prayers, and soul-stirring poetry, this audiobook speaks directly to anyone who has ever felt broken, lost, or uncertain about the future. 
  If you’re standing in the ruins of your life wondering what comes next… 
  this audiobook will remind you: God doesn’t just rebuild—He restores stronger than before.

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  Lunch with the Widows - What I...

  Susan Balcom Walton

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  Grief and loss are an inescapable part of mortality. In one form or another, they will touch all our lives. Yet, despite being so common, the path of grief and loss can be unbearably lonely, and healing can seem to be an unreachable destination.
   
  When Dr. Susan Walton lost her husband of 43 years during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, she found herself quarantined and completely alone, both physically and emotionally. Hundreds of miles away from her children and grandchildren, she had to find a way to navigate life as a single woman. Unsure of how to move forward, Susan Walton reached out to other widows to set up individual conversations about their experiences, what they had learned and what advice they could offer.
   
  Lunch With the Widows: What I Learned About Living After My Husband Died weaves together the insights of women who have endured profound loss and found a way forward. With tenderness and honesty, Susan offers encouragement, perspective, Christ-centered hope and practical counsel for navigating grief—especially when it feels isolating and overwhelming.

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