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A gripping and inspiring account of one of the world's toughest races through the eyes of an extraordinary woman, and how she (and all of us) can use the lessons she learned to live a life of authenticity and success

PREORDER EYE OF THE RAVEN, THE EXCITING NEW WHALE ROAD CHRONICLES VIKING ADVENTURE FROM TIM HODKINSON, NOW!Alone in a foreign land, Viking warrior Einar must choose his loyalties in the face of warfare. The gripping new instalment in the Whale Road Chronicles. For the first time, Einar and the Wolf Coats find themselves divided as circumstances mean they end up on opposing sides: the Wolf Coats in Ireland, and Einar in the lands of the English. With war brewing and a great battle on the horizon, can Einar and his comrades reunite in time - or will the horrors of war make their split a permanent one?

An absorbing and innovative biography of Ireland's national poet by a new literary talent.

"The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker--how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance."--

Ever pondered the shift from a tranquil town to the bustling streets of New York City? In her early twenties, Jess took the leap. Navigating a demanding industry where she often outpaces her male counterparts, yet earns significantly less, balancing life as a devoted dog mom, and navigating the complex terrain of NYC dating, Jess juggles it all while seeking meaningful connections and cherishing moments with friends. Amidst the city's chaos, will she find the bond she's searching for?

A Chosen Bullet is the story of what Bill's passion as a Chicago sports fan has taught him in life and the struggles this passion helped him to overcome after a 9mm bullet ripped through his neck from five feet away.Bill's life has been contrasted by deep darkness and then glorious light, characterized by overcoming through perseverance, stained by first underachieving and then finally experiencing success that few will ever know. A bottomed-out permanently paralyzed teenager becomes a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, a very happily married man, a blessed father of three children, and a successful businessman.With the support of family and eventually a deep-abiding Christian faith providing his foundation, these values and lessons intertwining with Bill's thirty-three year journey as a Chicago fan take him from tragedy to triumph.EndorsementsGrowing up as a sports fan myself in Illinois, I can understand and easily relate to Bill's passion for Chicago sports teams. The valuable lessons he learned from the accomplishments and disappointments of these teams, the support he has gained from his family, and the transforming grace of God he embraced while attending our church, has enabled him to experience triumph in spite of the overwhelming obstacles he has faced. A Chosen Bullet will inspire readers to see that with God "all things work together for good . . . "-Dr. Ken WhittenSenior Pastor Idlewild Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida"A Chosen Bullet: A Broken Man's Triumph Through Faith and Sports is the life story of one of the biggest Chicago Bears' fans ever. The impact of faith and sports on Bill's life will inspire and motivate you to believe in the power and grace of God. In 1985, the Bears captivated the nation by dominating on the field with focus and determination like no other team in NFL history. 25 years later I learned that our team also inspired one of our greatest fans to win and triumph in the biggest game of all - THE GAME OF LIFE. A triumph in which he has showcased in a must read. A Chosen Bullet will awaken the consciousness within your soul to God's unconditional love and grace." -Tyrone KeysSuper Bowl XX Champion & Founder of All Sports Community Service"The world of Chicago sports has always been built on the principles of heart, toughness, grit and determination. Drawing from the lessons taught by Windy City giants like Ditka, Payton and Jordan, Bill Renje Jr. tells us how he rode his own remarkable perseverance on his way to writing an admirable tale of personal redemption and triumph."-Kevin KadukEditor of Yahoo! Sports' Big League Stew and author of Wrigleyville"Bill's journey told in these pages is inspiring. His spirit comes alive as a great example of courage and will to his children and family. It's a lesson every kid in the Chicago schools should hear-not to mention every Chicago sports fan who shares his passion.''-David HaughAward-winning sports columnist with the Chicago Tribune

Hair Apparent is an inspirational 'hairmoire' embracing the powerful legacy of Afro hair across seventy years of fashion and culture. It is based on Tina Shingler's experience of growing up as a Black child in the white space of 1960s rural North Yorkshire and tracks her personal history across the UK, Italy, the US and India.

Millicent was a leader who inspired her followers by her capacity to carry on in spite of prejudiced rebuttals and political deception. She was a trooper and her unusual story needs to be read by anyone interested in the lives of women and in the history of our democracy and equal rights.

This is Glasgow journalist Cliff Hanley's sparkling, unsentimental and uproariously funny account of growing up in the Gallowgate and then Shettleston in the 1920s and 1930s and his working life as a radio broadcaster and journalist in the 1940s and 1950s. One of the great Glasgow classics, first published in 1957, back in print after many years.

The much-anticipated memoir from Abduweli Ayup, the foremost news source for serious Western journalists and human rights investigators covering Xinjiang. With a foreword by New Yorker writer Raffi Khatchadourian.

A kaleidoscopic investigation of Dickens's superhuman imagination, from one of the greatest literary critics of our time. See DIckens as never before in this creative biography of his life through his storytelling - the characters, places and emotions conjured up across all his novels, letters, stories, public readings and diaries. Peter Conrad, one of the great literary critics of our time, repositions Dickens as a true giant of literature - with the rarest ability to create whole worlds. This is a bold rediscovery of Dickens's universe that both upends our ideas about literature and restores our faith in the power of imagination. Peter believes that Dickens alone rivals Shakespeare - and in many ways betters him. He places great emphasis on Dickens's journalism and his public storytelling - with wonderful 'in the room' vignettes - which he regards as essential to understanding this great writer. He charts how the forces of creation and destruction meet in Dickens, who was ultimately, in the unfinished murder mystery of Edwin Drood, destroyed by his own creative genius. This is a celebration, an examination and an exploration of the most powerful and potent imagination in literature. Peter Conrad's great critical mind is applied to story-telling, making it both a gift if you already love Dickens and a key if you have yet to read him.

In November 1966, by way of Mexico City, Eton College, Balliol College, Oxford, and a Norwegian raspberry farm, Anthony Cheetham entered the doors of a publishing company for the first time to begin work as a junior editor. Fifty-eight years later he could look back on a career in which he had shaped the landscape of post-war British publishing to a significant degree, having established such prominent and notably successful companies as Century, Orion, Quercus and Head of Zeus, and launched imprints - from Abacus in 1973 to Zephyr in 2017 - that continue to flourish in the third decade of the twenty-first century. Starting with Homer's Odyssey and ending with works by the evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and the German historian Ernst Kantorowicz, Anthony Cheetham has selected fifty books as mileposts with which to map the course of his long and productive career. Many of these are titles that he himself published (Dune, The Thorn Birds, A Suitable Boy, Meetings with Remarkable Trees, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo); some are books he wished he had published (Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time); others are simply masterworks that left an indelible mark on him (The Lord of the Rings, War and Peace). A Life in Fifty Books is an affectionate and revelatory account of a publishing life remarkable for its longevity, its entrepreneurial energy and for the breadth and catholicity of its output - which runs the gamut of seriousness from academically distinguished works of history, science and philosophy to Confessions of a Window Cleaner. Full of encounters with remarkable individuals as well as extraordinary books and embellished with beautiful photographs of book jackets from the 1950s to the present day, A Life in Fifty Books is an engagingly written survey of an industry which, in its author's well-chosen words, offers its practitioners '...a passport to roam across the entire spectrum of human experience, endeavour and belief'.

Originally published in 1948, this book is of a remarkable gentleman, Alexander Stewart, who was born in Kirkaldy, Fifeshire, in 1790, and died in 1874. In middle life he wrote for his children an account of his adventurous youth. It is a remarkable addition to the corpus of memoirs of the Napoleonic era.

Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Shirley MacLaine shares a dazzling memoir in photographs, chronicling her extraordinary life with 150+ images from her personal archiveWith more than seventy years on the silver screen, Shirley MacLaine has, as she says, seen it all, done it all, been everywhere, and met everyone. In 1955, she debuted in Hollywood as the lead role in The Trouble with Harry, winning her first of many Golden Globes, and from there, her popularity only grew as she amassed a stunning collection of awards, stories, and experiences.Now, at nearly ninety years old, MacLaine has more stories to tell and the pictures to bring them to life. By introducing readers to her extensive photo collection, MacLaine shares both intimate family memories and images from some of the most significant figures of film, entertainment, and politics. With her natural wit and charm, she reveals the stories behind each photo, exploring ambition, love, friendship, motherhood, art, political activism, and more.By doing so, MacLaine charts the course of her remarkable life and career, sharing both early memories (her childhood with her brother, Warren Beatty, her decision to leave for New York City at age sixteen, her early work on Broadway, and becoming a mother) as well as remembrances of her days in the public eye (campaigning for George McGovern, traveling to meet political luminaries, starring in legendary film roles, and developing an interest in spirituality).Along the way, readers gain greater insight into figures such Frank Sinatra, Bob Fosse, Bette Davis, Jack Nicholson, the Dalai Lama, Fidel Castro, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and many more. And whether she's sharing what advice Elvis Presley asked her for, how she consoled close friend Elizabeth Taylor after the death of her husband, or which prime minister she discussed UFOs with, MacLaine offers her most visual and candid book yet, giving readers an unprecedented glance into a life like no other.

As one of the world's best-selling musicians, Lady Gaga has set the musical bar high.

Inspirational tale of how Sarah Sidebottom overcame her demons and rebuilt her life, winning justice after years of childhood abuse at the hands of a father. Co-written by the writer of Sunday Times bestselling author Ann Cusack.

The life and work of the legendary Peter Sellers written by leading comedy historian Robert Ross

In late October, amidst the cool Minnesota breeze, Hayley eagerly anticipates her annual Christmas shopping trip. The day begins with her cherished breakfast at Perkins, where she delights in "Asian" waffles. Hayley's questions and routine are a constant, a reminder of her unique world, filled with wonder, curiosity, giggles, and love. Navigating the physical, medical, and emotional journey of raising a child, especially a special needs child, present unique challenges for any parent. Walk with Hayley through her and her family's difficult and loving journey of fun, hard work, and tenacity as they discover how to help Hayley live to her full potential. Though the struggles were great, the ultimate victory over the daily challenges are rewarded with a self confident, sassy, naturally entertaining, empathetic young lady who finds joy in all she does, and leaves a lasting mark on your heart.

"Alfred Radcliffe-Brown (1881-1955) is widely renowned as a founder of modern social anthropology. This biography challenges popular stereotypes of him as a misplaced positivist and colonial conservative. It shows Radcliffe-Brown to be a thoroughly cosmopolitan scholar, a committed fieldworker and a sharp critic of colonialism. Radcliffe-Brown engaged strategically with colonial authorities to further the interests of his discipline and invoked scientific credentials to critique central aspects of colonial rule. His struggle for intellectual autonomy and advocacy of a comparative sociological approach speaks to many contemporary concerns"--

"Based on several long-term fieldwork projects in Israel and the Unted States, this book brings together a repertoire of subjective and professional experiences of an anthropologist who attended various theoretical and methodological tutoring settings. That varied panorama of research milieus, ethnographic field sites, and diverse personal engagements, has offered a wide perspective on the complex craft of anthropology. Moreover, it sometimes placed the author in unexpected situations that challenged some habitually accepted modes of personal conduct as well as ethnographic research norms and paradigms, expanding the arena and terms of the anthropological assignments and the record of ethnographic works"--

The first biography of the enigmatic Robert Barton, a central figure in the Irish Revolution.

Did you know that bees have been around for over 100 million years? Or that the Brehon Laws included judgments about the rightful ownership of swarms? Or why Irish beekeepers plant bluebells around their hives?Bees are amazing creatures: from the perfection of their hexagonal honeycomb to their ordered matriarchal society, these tiny insects have been much admired since Ancient Egyptian times to the modern day.A beekeeper's daughter and a student of folklore, Eimear Chaomhánach weaves folktales about bees with memories of growing up in a beekeeping household, collecting swarms with her father and learning how to harvest honey.From folktales about Aristotle and Irish saints to customs such as 'telling the bees', this is a fascinating look at the beliefs and traditions about bees and beekeeping.