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The harrowing experience of an Artillery unit charged with an Infantry mission in one of the most hostile killing fields in Afghanistan--the Arghandab Valley

Ballybunion to the River Kwai is the remarkable story of Don Kennedy's harrowing experience as an Irish prisoner of war under the Japanese from 1942-45.

From award-winning sports broadcaster and actress Jayne Kennedy comes a compelling, inspirational, and unflinchingly honest memoir about her rise in Hollywood and beyond.Jayne Kennedy is one of the most photographed, glamorous, and intriguing women ever to set foot in Hollywood. Perhaps best known for her ground-breaking work on the Emmy-Award winning CBS’ The NFL Today, she’s a trailblazer in every sense of the word. From becoming the first Black woman to win Miss Ohio USA, to being the only woman to host the long-running syndicated television show Greatest Sports Legends, and pioneering the fitness industry with her Love Your Body exercise videos and fitness programs, nobody has had a career trajectory quite like Jayne. And she has never gone on the record about her personal experiences and the joys and scars that resulted thereof—until now.Her candid and conversational storytelling will endear her once again to her existing fans as well as open her up to a new audience that will admire her message of resilience and empowerment. Jayne has long been a beacon of Black and female excellence and has opened doors for female talent and media executives. Inducted into the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture in their Media and the Television Landscape exhibit, Jayne is indeed a pioneer. Tracing her upbringing in Ohio, and her journey shattering ceilings in American contemporary culture, Plain Jayne is a breathtaking story of endurance, survival, and achievement.

Shining a light on the eccentricities of junior doctors in the NHS, Quacks is filled with stories that will make you laugh and gasp in equal measure.

This book commemorates the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting on her 70-year reign with stunning visuals and insights into royal traditions.

Book Description"Through Every Storm: A Story of Strength and Survival" is the powerful and heartfelt autobiography of Isabelle Robinson, a woman who defied the odds to build a life of resilience, courage, and hope. From her early years in a small town to overcoming personal hardships that would break many, Isabelle's journey is a testament to the unshakable spirit that lies within us all.In this deeply personal and inspiring memoir, Isabelle takes readers through the most defining moments of her life-the trials that tested her, the losses that shaped her, and the triumphs that revealed her strength. Through financial struggles, personal loss, and moments of uncertainty, Isabelle's story is one of perseverance and unwavering faith."Through Every Storm" is not just a reflection on life's hardships, but also a celebration of the power of resilience and self-belief. Isabelle's story will encourage readers to face their own storms with the same courage, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, we have the strength to survive and emerge stronger.For anyone seeking inspiration, hope, or a story that resonates with the human experience, "Through Every Storm: A Story of Strength and Survival" is a must-read. It's a tale of overcoming adversity, finding inner strength, and proving that, through every storm, survival and triumph are possible.

Ted Peate was rated by W. G. Grace as the world's best spin bowler. Ten Drunks and a Parson traces his rise and fall, from his days touring the country with a troupe of clowns to his dramatic breakthrough to England fame. His character flaws led to his sacking by new Yorkshire captain Lord Hawke when he was at the peak of his powers.

A global array of contributors explore the interplay between translation and circulation, mediums and materialities, and aesthetics and politics in how life writing is shaped by and becomes world literature.We live in the age of popular self-representation in that most people around the globe either produce or consume autobiographical material: memoirs, selfies, blogs, etc. The current volume investigates this global phenomenon and examines how life writing and world literature converge. Why do some personal stories get "picked up," translated, circulated, and taught in classrooms, while others remain moored in local waters? Do autobiographical stories that travel widely have something in common about them? Or is it the other way around, is it our notion of "world literature" that imposes uniform expectations on these diverse texts? And what can we gain from studying these two fields in conjunction?Life Writing as World Literature brings together experts who map regional and local autobiographical traditions from six continents. These scholars explore the dynamic interplay between local and global aesthetics and sociopolitical concerns, presenting case studies that include prison narratives from communist regimes, Japanese diaries, multilingual Caribbean memoirs, Indian auto/biographical comics, and stories by Taiwanese domestic workers.To understand how and why some personal stories enter global dissemination, contributors inquire into translation, market mechanisms, and circulation patterns, while also exploring the affordances of new media and materialities when recording contemporary lives. Life Writing as World Literature brings a fresh perspective to both fields - world literature and life writing - opening up exciting avenues of research.

Sherman's plays have been produced in over sixty countries; he is also an acclaimed screenwriter; his memoir-recounting the journey from humble New Jersey origins to London's glittering West End-will be published with introduction by Ian McKellen, who starred in the premier of Bent, Sherman's breakout success.

A new view of the brilliant, strikingly original Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi.

Growing up in a working-class family in Manchester, Harry Furness joined the army in 1939 at the age of 16. Having always been captivated by the stories of First World War snipers, he immediately volunteered for sniper training when the army began to recruit soldiers in 1941. He did exceptionally well, qualifying as a marksman whilst a pre-war army cadet and was quickly promoted to lance corporal. Just prior to D-Day, he was promoted to corporal in the Green Howards Regiment and landed at Gold Beach on 6th June 1944. Together, he and his comrades began a hard fight across North-West Europe, gradually moving through Northern France, Belgium, Holland and eventually into Germany as they pushed the Germans back towards the Rhine. The manifold dangers and occasional humour of Harry Furness's experiences of war come across in a very matter-of-fact but compelling way in the dozens of previously unpublished letters, personal interviews and images that make up Martin Pegler's fascinating, moving biography of Furness and his extraordinary life.

From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in fullTo the wider world, Al Pacino exploded onto the scene like a supernova. He landed his first leading role, in The Panic in Needle Park, in 1971, and by 1975, he had starred in four movies-The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon-that were not just successes but landmarks in the history of film. Those performances became legendary and changed his life forever. Not since Marlon Brando and James Dean in the late 1950s had an actor landed in the culture with such force.But Pacino was in his mid thirties by then, and had already lived several lives. A fixture of avant-garde theater in New York, he had led a bohemian existence, working odd jobs to support his craft. He was raised by a fiercely loving but mentally unwell mother and her parents after his father left them when he was young, but in a real sense he was raised by the streets of the South Bronx, and by the troop of buccaneering young friends he ran with, whose spirits never left him. After a teacher recognized his acting promise and pushed him toward New York's fabled High School of Performing Arts, the die was cast. In good times and bad, in poverty and in wealth and in poverty again, through pain and joy, acting was his lifeline, its community his tribe.Sonny Boy is the memoir of a man who has nothing left to fear and nothing left to hide. All the great roles, the essential collaborations, and the important relationships are given their full due, as is the vexed marriage between creativity and commerce at the highest levels. The book's golden thread, however, is the spirit of love and purpose. Love can fail you, and you can be defeated in your ambitions-the same lights that shine bright can also dim. But Al Pacino was lucky enough to fall deeply in love with a craft before he had the foggiest idea of any of its earthly rewards, and he never fell out of love. That has made all the difference._________________________________________________________________________Praise for Al Pacino:'Al Pacino is magical' Martin Scorsese'A legend' Francis Ford Coppola'So unique and special' Robert De Niro'A singular, special talent, whose work stands the test of time' Robin Williams'A wicked sense of humour' Oliver Stone'Charming, hilarious, a nonstop talker. There is an aspect of him that is like a lost orphan, like this kind of crazy idiot savant' Diane Keaton'As Michael in The Godfather, Pacino was everything I wanted that character to be on screen. I couldn't believe it. It was, in my eyes, a perfect performance, a work of art' Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather 'Comedic, talented, and certifiably insane' Johnny Depp'Al is money, the man in charge, making it happen. I got to act with Al Pacino and it was worth more to me than anything' Samuel L Jackson'A marvellous actor and man' Sean Connery'The depth of Al Pacino's artistry is only more overwhelmed by the generosity of his spirit and his warmth. Al Pacino is Van Gogh. Modigliani' Andy Garcia'The greatest actor in the world' Jamie Foxx