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  Adolphe Tonduz and the Golden...

  Gregorio Dauphin-López

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  Certain eras in the development of humanity have been characterized by their effervescence and diversification of artistic, technical, intellectual, and scientific activities; one of them occurred at the end of the 19th century in Europe and North America. At that time, currents of change were generated that would later define many of the trends in today's world. 
  
  The once endless virgin forests and impassable rural roads, plains, rivers, and mountains of Costa Rica, as well as the city of San José, were also the scene of such effervescence. Here, botanical explorers such as Adolphe Tonduz, Henri Pittier or Paul Biolley, with sweat, effort, and collaboration, laid the foundations for the scientific exploration of this small Central American republic, and made it stand out in Latin America. 
  
  In the second edition of the work Adolphe Tonduz and the golden age of botany in Costa Rica, reference is made to this feat by incorporating, in addition to the pleasant stories of the Swiss naturalist, his agronomic texts, which represent the beginnings of the fight against pests of economically important tropical crops, such as coffee, bananas and cocoa. New and updated images of the actors, settings and correspondence have also been included, which constituted the primary source of the work. 
  
  Aimed not only at professionals in botany, natural sciences, and history, but also at agronomists, anthropologists and the public, this book transports us directly to the context of Tonduz, as well as to the dawn of modern Costa Rica.

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  I Don't Need Therapy - (and...

  Toni Lodge

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  A hilarious memoir of home truths and whatever the opposite of 'that girl energy' is, from one half of the hit podcast Toni & Ryan. 
   
  Like most of us, Toni Lodge tells little white lies all the time. Whether it's 'I'm five minutes away' or 'It must have gone to my spam folder', most of these innocent fibs are harmless. But what if you realised that you weren't just lying about the little things, but the big 'life' stuff too?  
  When Toni sat down to write this memoir, she realised that the lies she was telling herself were hiding some pretty important home truths—about her work, her identity and her mental health. In her dogged pursuit of these truths, she brazenly explores everything from gastro, fame and Twilight to funerals, the Dalai Lama and Brazilian waxes.  
  In this hilarious warm hug of a book, Toni exposes the lies she has told herself about who she is and what she is capable of, inviting us on a riotous romp that will make you laugh, cringe, cry and utterly rethink the truth behind the stories we tell ourselves.

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  Rock and Roll Children - An 80's...

  Sean Frazier

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  It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... it was the 80's! 
  A fictionalized retelling of somewhat real events about a boy and his band. We didn't have any money, we didn't think we had a future, all we had was the music. A coming of age tale in the era of spandex, big hair and Reganomics.

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  Power of Marriage and Magic

  B.H. Ameen

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  An Amazon Best Seller of a love story turned battleground. A marriage built on devotion. A fight for truth, justice, and survival. 
  In this gripping memoir, B.H. Ameen unravels the painful reality of a marriage shattered by betrayal, manipulation, and greed. Rising from humble beginnings, he built a life of stability, giving everything to his wife and children-only to discover that loyalty is not always enough. 
  As cultural pressures and legal battles span continents, he fights not only for his children but also to reclaim his own sense of self. But not all struggles are visible-and in his darkest moments, unseen forces add another layer of turmoil to his fight. 
  A powerful testament to resilience, love, and the will to overcome, this memoir is a raw and unfiltered reminder that even in the face of devastation, betrayal, and heartbreak, perseverance leads to hope-and from every loss, a new beginning can rise.

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  Hana - The audacity to be free

  Hana Assafiri

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  Hana Assafiri is a much-loved and revered social activist and radical entrepreneur. Through the medium of food and dining in her renowned Moroccan Soup Bar, she has worked tirelessly for women’s empowerment.HANA: The audacity to be free is a searingly personal memoir, a call to arms to break free from the chains of conformity, and an invitation to readers to join her mission of empowerment, inspiration, and progress.‘A compelling memoir of an incredible Muslim woman. Not to be missed.’—amina wadud

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  The Animal in Me - a memoir of a...

  Bill Thompson

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  This remarkable book, ‘The Animal in Me’, is pretty sure to put a smile on your face.
  Few of us end up living our passion in the way that Billy Thompson does, but there is something so pure and single-minded about the way he lives his life, that is so utterly selfless and principled, so relentlessly optimistic, and decent in defiance of appalling cruelty, that you can’t help feeling better about the world because you know there are people like Billy in it. Ultimately this book is about kindness and that is what Billy Thompson is all about. Kindness, compassion and seeing the joy in all life. His tales are captivating and engaging, with Billy’s charm and humour running across every page. The intensity of Billy’s passion has caused him to lead a rich, varied and unorthodox life which is a joy to discover. This book is a collection of often hilarious anecdotes that illustrate just how gratifying rescuing animals can be.

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