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  Mistrial of the Century - A...

  Tracey Kennedy, Judith Kennedy,...

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  A behind-the-scenes look at the O.J. Simpson murder trial.In this insider' s look at one of the 20th century' s most infamous trials, ex-juror Tracy Kennedy discloses what life was like for himself and his wife in the days leading up to the O.J. Simpson trial, and how it subsequently differed so much from their expectations. Kennedy reveals what happened during the trial and sequestration, a sequestration that turned the lives of a normal, married couple into an emotional hell. Much focus is given to the Kennedys' lives after Tracy's eventual dismissal from the jury, delving into the immense psychological impact the "Trial of the Century" had on the couple and how they dealt with it. Their account raises the thought-provoking question of who suffered the most during this trial and why the answer points to the jurors and not the defendant, O. J. Simpson.

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  Notes for the Children - A...

  Patrick Priestner

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  “An example of how meaningful change begins—and where our path can lead if we are brave enough to keep asking why.”—Martin Luther King III, from the forewordIn an extraordinary gift to his children, one father shows how the power of mindfulness and self-compassion can help chart a path through life’s challenges toward solace and joy.A unique memoir that weaves together stories of personal triumph, love, loss, and lessons learned, Notes for the Children follows Patrick Priestner throughout his life as a son, a brother, a car salesman, an award-winning automotive entrepreneur—and his most rewarding roles, as a husband and a father. Through his engaging and inspiring storytelling, Priestner transports readers from the streets of his childhood neighborhoods to the bustling car dealership where he made his first sale. He reveals the challenges and joys of his relationships with family members and loved ones and how music and Buddhist philosophy helped him cope with the struggles that life threw his way with compassion and forgiveness. Notes for the Children is a testament to the power of making small changes in life in order to heal, inspire, and connect. Priestner’s inspiring words offer reflections on life and its many lessons and show how the threads of experience make up the tapestry of life.All proceeds of Notes for the Children will be donated to Well-being Canada for the life of the book. Please visit wellbeing-canada.ca/ for more information.

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  The Turpentine Tree

  Lynne Hjelmgaard

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  The Turpentine Tree is an enduring symbol of memory, fragile but enduring the passage of time and still persisting: in the title poem, Lynne Hjelmgaard describes it 'a coppery faux god / with wildly twisted branches'. It might slip into the void, but here it is for now 'flying into the eye of the storm.' Hjelmgaard employs strong, sensuous imagery to capture moments from across her remarkable life.
  These are portraits of family, friends and relationships – of Hjelmgaard's uprooted life, including a life at sea, the subsequent displacement, widowhood and search for connections. Often the remembrances in poems are sweet-bitter, recalling friends and lovers lost, including the writer's late partner Dannie Abse. These explorations of loss are extremely moving, but the poems also communicate the value of a rich bank of memories which range around from spectating on a girl being punished at camp ('Summer Camp'), a Florida roadtrip with friends ('1969'), or an 'Evening Flight from Copenhagen.' Very often the speakers are in transit, travelling through, and so the poems hold onto intense, lucid or epiphanic moments.
  There's an honesty, easiness and at times humour about the language. Vulnerability and strength walk side by side to give an extraordinary depth of experience for the reader. There's a visitation from her dead lover; her husband's spirit is safe in her wardrobe in a plastic bag; her father's ghost is on a WWII battleship in Norfolk Harbour and later waits for her in a crowd of strangers at Miami airport.
  These snapshots are sometimes based on real photographs, or at other times are imaginary photographs; Hjelmgaard questions 'Did we really exist? Yes – / the photograph answers' ('The Photograph Answers'). Threaded throughout all these memories is the gorgeous vividness of nature – the sea, animals, and creatures – which take speakers out of human concerns to a more connected relation with the world. The Turpentine Tree is about intangible presences which open up memory and move beyond it, towards a universal interconnectedness.
  How far back does grief go? What is lost, what can be found? Is memory transferred between us without words, years later, is the unsayable felt? 
  (from 'On the Atlantic Coast of Spain')
  'Lynne Hjelmgaard is truthful yet unrepentant. An American poet, determined to be alive.' - Robert Minhinnick, author of Diary of the Last Man
  'These poems keep a distinctive balance between distance and closeness – a  wide span across decades, between continents, hand in hand with crisp small moments that encapsulate a life. Closeness, too, in the intimacies at the heart of this collection, held with a lucid sensitivity that's never sentimental, staying true to individual relationships while melting into universal themes of love, loss, letting go and celebration.' -   Philip Gross, author of The Thirteenth Angel
  'Who is this person from so many places? Lynne Hjelmgaard grew up in Stuyvesant Town NYC, lived in Denmark, in Paris, in England, in the Caribbean -- did she really sail on a boat? What is she telling us? Everything she carries within, at any time. A unique, unusual life reflected on in poems of intimate address to the reader/companion. Delicate, beautiful, detailed from an amazing memory. Childhood, womanhood, children, aging, loves, mixed as everything is in the one body/mind. Tender and magical.' - Alice Notley, author of For the Ride

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  God with Us - The life-changing...

  Ramon Pane Foundation

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  JESUS IS TIMELESS.  
  JESUS IS NOW.  
  GOD WITH US: THE LIFE-CHANGING STORY OF JESUS. 
  TOLD FOR OUR TIMES.  
  TAKE THE JOURNEY TO EXPERIENCE THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPELS LIKE NEVER BEFORE! 
  God with Us tells the story of Jesus from the Gospels of the Bible. The four Gospels are blended into one powerful story—a sequential journey through the life and message of Jesus.  
  This new edition of God with Us features the Radiate™ New Testament, a modern Catholic Bible translation developed for young people.  Study resources are provided in an accompanying PDF. These resources include personal reflections for each chapter and discussion questions that help you go deeper into the message of Jesus to reveal his answers to questions of our times. 
    
  Jesus has brought faith, hope, and purpose to millions of people. They found his promises to be true, and he changed their lives. Listen to the story of Jesus and be inspired to follow Jesus’ teachings and example in your life.

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  Babylon Revisited - Like his...

  F Scott itzgerald

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  Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on 24th September 1896 in Saint Paul, Minnesota into an upper-middle class family. Whilst his mother was pregnant with him, his two young sisters tragically died.  Fitzgerald once said this was when his destiny as a writer was ordained. 
   
  His intelligence and talent was recognised from an early age, with his first story, about a detective being published in the school magazine when he was just 13.   
   
  In 1913 he enrolled at Princeton but his devotion to his own literary pursuits resulted in him leaving and, rather bizarrely, joining the Army.  In 1918, stationed at Fort Sheridan near Montgomery, Alabama he met and became infatuated and then inseparable from Zelda Sayre.  Initially though she refused to marry him but with the success of ‘This Side of Paradise’, the fame and the flow of money enabled them both to begin a gilded life.  For them this was The Jazz Age.  For Fitzgerald he was already an alcoholic. 
   
  He continued to write with great mastery and the titles of his novels and many of his 164 short stories are household names.  The Great Gatsby, often cited as The Great American Novel was published to mixed reviews.  As America moved from the Great Depression to the slaughter of the Second World War his works and himself were seen as far too entwined with the decadent twenties. The world had moved on and he hadn’t.   
   
  Further tragedy was never far from his life. Zelda after years of erratic and now intolerable behaviour was committed to an institution in 1936.  His own sales began to decline and he became a hack for hire in Hollywood, dependent on increasing amounts of booze and the weekly pay check.  His drunken state had often resulted in arrest or hospitalisation, further imperiling his talents.   Despite his contribution to many MGM films he received only one credit. 
   
  The end came all too soon for one of America’s greatest ever writers.  On 21st December 1940, at only 44 years of age in Hollywood, F Scott Fitzgerald succumbed to a heart attack. 
   
  In this bittersweet story of a man who enjoyed the boom years of la dolce vita and now, in more straitened times, is unable to get what he really wants; the custody of his daughter.  He returns to Paris to meet the ghosts of those good times and to make amends for his past.

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  Chinese Stories for Language...

  LingLing

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  Chinese Stories for Language Learners: Elementary – Volume 2 is the exciting continuation of the most beloved Chinese story series for learners! This new volume is designed especially for those who love learning the Chinese language and culture through rich, engaging stories - a fresh collection of Chinese folktales, myths, fables, idioms, proverbs, and both historical and modern stories—all carefully selected for elementary-level learners. 
  This is a bilingual Chinese-English audiobook version of the book, featuring line-by-line narration—Chinese first, followed by English—designed to help you practice your listening and speaking skills in both languages. At the end of each story, you’ll also find either a Culture Corner or a summary in English, included to help you better understand the cultural background and context of the story. 
  For a more comprehensive learning experience, check the paperback or eBook version of the book on LingLingMandarin.com, which includes additional learning materials such as vocabulary lists, Chinese-only versions of each story, keyword and grammar breakdowns, sentence pattern guidance, and engaging activities to support your learning. 
  With this book, you will:Uncover the origins of Chinese iconic cultural symbols and traditional festivals; Discover life lessons and timeless wisdom from China’s greatest classics; Gain deep insights into Chinese culture and historical knowledge;Learn witty idioms and proverbs to impress your peers and teachers. 
  Preare to embark on a fun and enriching learning journey that will not only boost your Chinese language skills but also offer a deeper understanding of a culture that has flourished for over 5,000 years.

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