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  Taylor Swift: The Whole Story

  Chas Newkey-Burden

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  The #1 New York Times Bestseller 
  As Taylor releases her 11th album, THE TORTURED POET’S DEPARTMENT, catch up on the full story of Taylor Swift’s stratospheric rise to fame; all any dedicated Swifty needs to know about the pop superstar who’s taking over the world 
  A small-town girl with incredible talent – and the strength and determination to realise her dream – Taylor Swift has gone from America’s sweetheart to global megastar. But how did she get there? And how has she coped with the realities of fame? 
  Fully updated in fascinating detail, Taylor Swift: The Whole Story explores Taylor’s musical evolution and her status as a fearless businesswoman operating on her own terms. From her early beginnings in Pennsylvania to the challenges she faced on the road to success, and from her relationships with Harry Styles, Joe Alwyn and Travis Kelce to her record-breaking Eras tour, this is the unmissable account of Taylor’s journey to world domination. 
  This autobiography, a Sunday Times bestseller, delves into the history of Taylor's rise in the arts and entertainment industry, highlighting her evolution as a musician and composer. It's a must-read for individuals interested in the performing arts and the stories behind the success of global megastars. 
  For fans of Chloe Govan (Maroon 5), Tom Jones (Over the Top and Back), Alan Sugar (Unscripted), and Caroline Sullivan (Taylor Swift). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Giant Killers War Heroes and...

  David A. Yuzuk

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  What causes a soldier to make the split second to decision to jump on a grenade and sacrifice his life to save his men? 
   
   
   
  What drives a man to go from homeless to the recipient of the military's highest commendation, The Medal of Honor? 
   
   
   
  How does a prisoner of war survive years of unspeakable torture and deprivation and yet never give up hope? 
   
   
   
  A vivid collection of stories spanning multiple wars and military branches chosen by military enthusiasts from around the world. These compelling accounts of heroism and sacrifice depict the raw and brutal realities of war, without a shred of sentimentality or false patriotism. 
   
   
   
  Included are some names you might already know, like Pappy, Mad-Dog, Bong, Benavidez, and Hathcock, along with others you should know, like Pitsenbarger and Poolaw. 
   
   
   
  Veteran police detective and bestselling author, David A. Yuzuk, brings you this gripping collection of spectacular battle stories and trial-by-fire lessons of honor and duty from WWII to Iraq, all in one action-packed volume.

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  The Wisdom of the Bullfrog -...

  Admiral William H. McRaven

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  From the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL. The title “Bullfrog” is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community. In the ensuing four years, he served as Chancellor to the entire University of Texas System, with its 230,000 students and 100,000 faculty and health care workers. During those four decades, Admiral McRaven dealt with every conceivable leadership challenge, from commanding combat operations—including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Phillips, and the raid for Osama bin Laden.  THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG draws on these and countless other experiences from Admiral McRaven’s incredible life, including crisis situations, management debates, organizational transitions, and ethical dilemmas, to provide readers with the most important leadership lessons he has learned over the course of his forty years of service. Each chapter provides a Make Your Bed-like parable, rich with insights like those featured in his bestselling memoir, Sea Stories, about the specific leadership traits required to be at the top of your game, including:    Who Dares, Wins  Run to the Sound of the Guns  No Plan Survives First Contact with the Enemy  THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG is Admiral McRaven’s clear-eyed treatise on the leadership qualities that separate the good from the truly great.

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  All Because of a Love Note - How...

  Natalie June Reilly

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  Two words saved my life, two modest, but mighty words—THANK YOU! The most compelling chapter of my story began with a Love Note, one simple handwritten gesture of love, hope and gratitude. 
  My purpose was handed to me in the shape of an envelope, a simple, paper container with a sealable flap that holds a little bit of hope for our everyday heroes. As it turned out, a life of stationery was my destiny, not a stationary life. And it all began on the heels of a broken heart. 
  For the better part of my life, I dreamed of and even prayed for an epic love story, and this is a love story on so many levels. I just never expected it to come at such a great toll. But then again, if you look back through the course of history, the greatest love stories always do. 
  Natalie June Reilly is a freelance writer and every bit her mother's daughter. She is the founder of Nothing but Love Notes, a movement that has inspired a generation of love and gratitude. Somewhere along the way, she unearthed her happy ending, landing the beach, the boy and now the book. None of this would have been possible, if not for God's grace, a mother's love and a handwritten Love Note.

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  Sunshine State Mafia - A History...

  Doug Kelly

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  A vivid, wild ride through a century of Mafia lore, this book tells stories of organized crime rings that have settled in Florida and made the state their base of operations for bootlegging, gambling, extortion, money laundering, and drug running. 
   
   
   
  Featuring Al Capone and crime rings in Miami and South Florida, the Trafficante family in Tampa, Harlan Blackburn and his gambling empire in Orlando, and many more individuals both infamous and little known, this book explains how and why mob bosses from northern states came to Florida in the early 1900s—they saw the state as a respite from cold weather and a good place to evade law enforcement. 
   
   
   
  Doug Kelly offers never-before-told information from newly released files, interviews with retired police and FBI agents, and his own career as a security consultant during the Cocaine Cowboys era. He also defines roles within Mafia families, discusses how changes in policing have impacted the patterns of criminal organizations, and talks about what distinguishes the Mafia from other groups. 
   
   
   
  Sunshine State Mafia will surprise listeners with its insights into the influence of organized crime in the history of the state's small towns and cities.

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  The Man Who Consumed Everything...

  John Harpoon

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  Tarrare, a name that echoes through medical history as the embodiment of insatiable hunger, was a Frenchman whose life and condition baffled both his contemporaries and generations of scientists that followed. Born in 1772 in Lyon, France, to a poor farming family, Tarrare’s early years were marked by an extraordinary appetite that seemed to grow with him, quickly surpassing the needs of a typical child. His insatiable hunger was not a mere curiosity—it was a symptom of a condition that would haunt him throughout his short life, leaving behind a trail of mystery, tragedy, and fascination. 
    
  Tarrare’s hunger was unlike anything the world had ever seen. From his teenage years onward, his body demanded far more than the normal intake of food; he consumed vast quantities that would overwhelm any ordinary person. In a single sitting, he could eat the food intended for fifteen people. His consumption ranged from the normal—meats and vegetables—to the bizarre and horrifying: live animals, including cats, snakes, lizards, and even puppies. The most unsettling aspect of his condition was his ability to devour inanimate objects, such as stones, corks, and litter. He seemed to have an insatiable urge to eat anything in sight, a drive that could not be quelled by typical methods of nourishment. 
    
  Despite consuming vast amounts of food, Tarrare’s body remained gaunt, almost skeletal, which perplexed doctors and those around him. His unusual condition led him to be admitted to a military hospital, where he became the subject of study by doctors intrigued by the sheer scope of his hunger. Tarrare’s case was not merely one of gluttony; it was an intricate puzzle that pointed to deeper medical and psychological conditions, which, at the time, were beyond the understanding of the medical community.

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