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Jane Austen's bookshelf  by Rebecca Romney

Jane Austen's bookshelf

Rebecca Romney

"Long before she was a rare book dealer, Rebecca Romney was a devoted reader of Jane Austen. She loved that Austen's books took the lives of women seriously, explored relationships with wit and confidence, and always, allowed for the possibility of a happy...

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Big mouth  by Vogue Williams

Big mouth

Vogue Williams

"Everything good, bad and downright mad that has shaped Vogue's life and career is laid bare in Big Mouth. So get ready for sharply observed, hilarious and very personal insights into divorce, anxiety, family life, and showbiz, alongside important life...

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Docile  by Hyeseung Song

Docile

Hyeseung Song

"A daughter of Korean immigrants, Hyeseung Song spends her earliest years in the cane fields of Texas where her loyalties are divided between a restless father in search of Big Money, and a beautiful yet domineering mother whose resentments about her own life...

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The Koran and the flesh  by Ludovic Lofti Mohamed Zahed

The Koran and the flesh

Ludovic Lofti Mohamed Zahed

"Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed is an Imam and Koranic scholar. He is also gay. In this memoir, he explains the journey he has taken to be both the founder of a mosque in Paris and to be openly gay, after a troubled childhood in Algeria in poverty and living with an...

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Inside the wire  by Rhonda Hāpi-Smith

Inside the wire

Rhonda Hāpi-Smith

"Rhonda Hāpi-Smith has walked among some of New Zealand's most dangerous criminals. As a female prison officer and member of the Riot Squad, she met and worked with thieves, addicts, gangsters, murderers and sex offenders for nearly twenty years in men's...

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A woman of no importance  by Sonia Purnell

A woman of no importance

Sonia Purnell

"Virginia Hall was one of the greatest spies in American history, yet her story remains untold. Just as she did in Clementine, Sonia Purnell uncovers the captivating story of a powerful, influential, yet shockingly overlooked heroine of the Second World War....

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The world of Nancy Kwan  by Nancy Kwan

The world of Nancy Kwan

Nancy Kwan

"A Hollywood icon and Asian superstar shares the inspiring story of her groundbreaking career. When Nancy Kwan burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, Asian characters in film were portrayed by white actors in makeup playing "yellowface," and those minor...

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When the light finds us  by Judy A. Henderson

When the light finds us

Judy A. Henderson

"When the Light Finds Us is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of a mother's love. Judy Henderson was a single mother with a successful small business of her own when she was arrested then convicted of a crime she did not commit....

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The motherload  by Sarah (Art historian) Hoover

The motherload

Sarah (Art historian) Hoover

"The Motherload, offers a candid and sobering exploration of the journey women undergo as expectant mothers and wives. Hoover, who grew up imagining a life for herself, experienced a series of challenges when she became pregnant. She felt like an imposter,...

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Things in nature merely grow  by Yiyun Li

Things in nature merely grow

Yiyun Li

""There is no good way to say this," Yiyun Li writes at the beginning of this book. "There is no good way to state these facts, which must be acknowledged. My husband and I had two children and lost them Vincent in 2017, at sixteen, James in 2024, at nineteen....

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Maybe this will save me  by Tommy Dorfman

Maybe this will save me

Tommy Dorfman

"Maybe This Will Save Me is structured through the cards of that tarot pull. The youngest of five children, she grappled with her own identity from an early age and spent her teenage years numbed by drugs and alcohol. At the same time, she harbored dreams of...

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Capitalism and its critics  by John Cassidy

Capitalism and its critics

John Cassidy

"A sweeping, dramatic history of capitalism as seen through the eyes of its fiercest critics. At a time when artificial intelligence, climate change, inequality, trade wars, and a right-wing populist backlash to globalization are raising fundamental questions...

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Original sin  by Jake Tapper

Original sin

Jake Tapper

"An unflinching and explosive reckoning with one of the most fateful decisions in American political history: Joe Biden's run for reelection despite evidence of his serious decline -- amid desperate efforts to hide the extent of that deterioration. In Greek...

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Let's make things better  by Gidon Lev

Let's make things better

Gidon Lev

"Gidon Lev is eighty-eight years old. He's been a dance teacher and a farmer. He loves soccer, his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids, his beloved wife of forty years, Susan, who died at age sixty-nine, and his unexpected late-in-life partner, Julie, who he...

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Rig medic  by Mark. author. Garner

Rig medic

Mark. author. Garner

"Mark is a qualified Critical Care and Care Paramedic who for 30 years worked as a metropolitan, offshore and remote paramedic in both New Zealand and Australia. Follow the adventures of this seasoned Paramedic as he works aboard ships, rigs and remote...

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Images of Freyberg  by A. W. Beasley

Images of Freyberg

A. W. Beasley

A brief illustrated history of the life of General Freyberg.

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Images of Freyberg  by A. W. Beasley

Images of Freyberg

A. W. Beasley

A brief illustrated history of the life of General Freyberg.

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Hope  by Pope Francis

Hope

Pope Francis

"Hope is the first autobiography in history ever to be published by a Pope. Written over six years, this complete autobiography starts in the early years of the twentieth century, with Pope Francis's Italian roots and his ancestors' courageous migration to...

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Birdmen  by Lawrence Goldstone

Birdmen

Lawrence Goldstone

"The feud between this nation's great air pioneers, the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss, was a collision of unyielding and profoundly American personalities. On one side, a pair of tenacious siblings who together had solved the centuries-old riddle of...

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My heroes  by Ranulph Fiennes

My heroes

Ranulph Fiennes

" Wherever in the world Ranulph gives one of his lectures or motivational speeches, someone always asks: 'Who inspired you to do all the crazy things you've done?' For the first time he explores this idea by revealing his own personal heroes and what lessons...

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Where I was from  by Joan Didion

Where I was from

Joan Didion

"A memoir of land, family and perseverance from one of the most influential writers in America. In this moving and surprising book, Joan Didion reassesses parts of her life, her work, her history-- and America's. Where I Was From, in Didion's words,...

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I'm not your muse  by Lori Zimmer

I'm not your muse

Lori Zimmer

"An illuminating exploration of 31 incredible women-across art, architecture, dance, literature, and more-whose culture-defining contributions have, until now, been overshadowed by their role as "muses" to history's better-known men. What does it mean to be...

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Ask me how it works  by Deepa Paul

Ask me how it works

Deepa Paul

"A beautiful, vibrant and surprising memoir about love, desire and marriage . . . one question at a time. In the early hours of dawn in Amsterdam, Deepa Paul rises from her boyfriend's bed. She gets dressed, slips away with a kiss and cycles home, where she is...

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I don't do disability and other lies I've told myself  by Adelle Purdham

I don't do disability and other lies I've told myself

Adelle Purdham

"With the arrival of her daughter with Down syndrome, Adelle Purdham began unpacking a lifetime of her own ableism. In a society where people with disabilities remain largely invisible, what does it mean to parent such a child? And simultaneously, what does it...

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Zendaya is life  by Kathleen Perricone

Zendaya is life

Kathleen Perricone

"Zendaya Is Life is a beautifully illustrated, all-encompassing guide on all things Zendaya. Including a full timeline of acting projects, some tips on Zendayology, keepsake section, and more, this guide has everything a superfan could need. From her first...

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Surreal  by Michèle Gerber Klein

Surreal

Michèle Gerber Klein

"Using previously undiscovered material, Surreal tells the riveting story of Gala Dali (1894-1982) who broke away from the her cultured but penurious background in pre-Revolutionary Russia to live in Paris with both France's most famous poet, Paul Eluard, and...

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Calling my deadname home  by Avi Ben-Zeev

Calling my deadname home

Avi Ben-Zeev

"In this extraordinarily compelling trans memoir, Avi, a bearish trans man and Psychology Professor, navigates sex and dating in a phallic-centric universe of men who love men. But something is missing. To become the man he aspires to be, he needs to reconnect...

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Saints and liars  by Deborah Dwork

Saints and liars

Deborah Dwork

"Long before their country officially joined the war, American aid workers were active in rescue efforts across Europe. Two such Americans were Martha and Waitstill Sharp, who were originally sent to Prague as part of a relief effort but turned immediately to...

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Defectors from the Reich  by David Tremain

Defectors from the Reich

David Tremain

"Two German defectors who were to serve British Intelligence from 1942 to 1945 were, in many ways, two of a kind. One was a Nazi, having served in the Waffen-SS and given the code name COLUMBINE as a double agent under the Double-Cross System, while the other...

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First women of Hollywood  by Mary Mallory

First women of Hollywood

Mary Mallory

"First Women of Hollywood explores and illustrates the invaluable role and contributions of the mostly forgotten and unacknowledged pioneers in the film industry"--Publisher's description.

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Oliver Jeffers  by Martin Salisbury

Oliver Jeffers

Martin Salisbury

"An overview of the life and work of Oliver Jeffers, the Belfast-raised illustrator, bookmaker, painter, designer, campaigner and global superstar of the world of visual communication. A phenomenon of 21st-century bookmaking, Oliver Jeffers has carved an...

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William Blake and the sea monsters of love  by Philip Hoare

William Blake and the sea monsters of love

Philip Hoare

"A revelatory and joyous exploration of how one visionary inspired two hundred years of art, poetry and protest by the acclaimed author of Albert and the Whale. Weaving between the historical, cultural, and personal, award-winning author Philip Hoare reveals a...

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The rebel Romanov  by Helen Rappaport

The rebel Romanov

Helen Rappaport

"To Queen Victoria she was Aunt Julie; to Catherine the Great she was Grand Duchess Anna Feodorovna, granddaughter-in-law. This is the story of Princess Juliane-Henriette-Ulrike of Saxe-Coburg, the Rebel Romanov. Born in 1781 in a small impoverished duchy of...

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Open me carefully  by Emily Dickinson

Open me carefully

Emily Dickinson

"A compilation of selections from Emily Dickinson's 36-year correspondence to her neighbor and sister-in-law, Susan Huntington Dickinson, brings to light her key role in the poet's passion and inspiration, and as her primary reader and literary...

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Tales of a patchwork life  by Brighid McLaughlin

Tales of a patchwork life

Brighid McLaughlin

"Brighid 'Biddy' McLaughlin, Irish journalist and storyteller, writes a memoir of resilience in the face of uncharted grief, finding solace in art, cooking and storytelling. 'Tales of a Patchwork Life' celebrates the unconventional people and passions that...

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John Stezaker  by Yuval Etgar

John Stezaker

Yuval Etgar

"John Stezaker is one of the most distinguished voices in the history of image-based collage. Since the 1970s Stezaker's work has occupied a unique position in the face of radical changes in the economy of popular visual culture and its implications on the...

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Margaret and the Moon  by Dean Robbins

Margaret and the Moon

Dean Robbins

"Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She knew how many miles it was to the moon (and how many back). She loved studying algebra and geometry and calculus and using math to solve problems in the outside world. Soon math led her to MIT and then to...

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The JFK conspiracy  by Brad Meltzer

The JFK conspiracy

Brad Meltzer

"From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Nazi Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy comes a true, little-known story about the first assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, right before his inauguration. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth president of the...

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Two sisters  by Rosie Whitehouse

Two sisters

Rosie Whitehouse

"A riveting, poignant account of two young women the author's own mother-in-law, and her sister and their miraculous escape from the murderous authorities of Vichy France. When the Nazis invaded France in 1940, Marion and Huguette Müller's family was torn...

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The North Pole  by Erling Kagge

The North Pole

Erling Kagge

"Throughout recorded human time, few places on Earth have inspired as much fascination as the North Pole. This is an otherworldly place where the sun rises and stays aloft for six whole months before setting, plunging the expanse of ice and water into darkness...

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Impact

Impact

"In Impact, 21 women writers consider the ramifications of concussion on their personal and professional lives. The anthology bears witness to the painstaking work that goes into redefining identity and regaining creative practice after a traumatic event. By...

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Worthy of the event  by Vivian Blaxell

Worthy of the event

Vivian Blaxell

"Set against a backdrop of trans life that begins with her own transition in the 1960s, Vivian Blaxell takes us on a witty and expansive sweep through history, from Australia to Japan, to Hawai'i to Mexico, to heretofore unmapped regions of the mind. In seven...

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Boyz II Men  by John Morrison

Boyz II Men

John Morrison

"Celebrate "Nate, Mike, Shawn, and Wan" with photos, interviews, and more in Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration. Elegantly designed to match the band's smooth harmonies and fresh style, this tribute includes an overview of the band's history, fan...

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Pink Floyd  by Mike Evans

Pink Floyd

Mike Evans

"Pioneers of what was once dubbed 'progressive rock' with their extended songs, technical experimentation, challenging lyrics, and spectacular stage presentations, Pink Floyd have been hailed as one of the most influential bands in the last half century of...

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The balance  by Aimee Boorman

The balance

Aimee Boorman

"From legendary gymnast Simone Biles's longtime coach, an insider's look at the making of a champion. With a Foreword by Simone Biles Simone Biles is one of the greatest athletes of all time. She's won six all-around world championships and seven Olympic...

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The determined spy  by Douglas Waller

The determined spy

Douglas Waller

"Frank Wisner was one of the most powerful men in 1950s Washington, though few knew it. Reporting directly to senior U.S. officials--his work largely hidden from Congress and the public-- Wisner masterminded some of the CIA's most daring and controversial...

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In search of the Dark Ages  by Michael Wood

In search of the Dark Ages

Michael Wood

"In this new edition, Michael Wood vividly conjures some of the most important people in British history such as Hadrian, a Libyan refugee from the Arab conquests and arguably the most important person of African origin in British history, to Queen Boadicea,...

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Lewis Carroll  by Charlie Lovett

Lewis Carroll

Charlie Lovett

"Examining Charles Lutwidge Dodgson's (Lewis Carroll's) religious education and core beliefs, the book shows that a deep Christian faith undergirded every part of his life and work, from his relationships with children to his writings, his work on logic, and...

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The wonder cabinet of fabulous insects  by Denis Richard

The wonder cabinet of fabulous insects

Denis Richard

"A fanciful illustrated book of the world's most fabulous insects, presented by a team of leading entomologists Discover the Titan of the Amazon, the "antosaur," fabulous butterflies with birdlike wings, and even more of the world's most unbelievable insects!...

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Eufrasia Burlamacchi  by Loretta Vandi

Eufrasia Burlamacchi

Loretta Vandi

"The illuminated manuscripts of Sister Eufrasia Burlamacchi (1478–1548) are truly a sight to behold. Her multifaceted illumination is a balanced blend of simplicity of forms, variety of colors, and fanciful inventions. Though born into a wealthy family, Sister...

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Clara Peeters  by Alexander Vergara

Clara Peeters

Alexander Vergara

"Featuring newly attributed paintings, this book is an engaging exploration of Clara Peeters's contributions to the genre of still-life painting. Clara Peeters (ca. 1587-1636)--a Flemish still-life painter--was one of the most talented and creative artists...

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The leadership genius of Elon Musk  by Dennis Kneale

The leadership genius of Elon Musk

Dennis Kneale

"An admiring portrait of the pioneering entrepreneur from the former CNBC host and Forbes editor. One of the most influential figures of our time, Elon Musk is the most talked about man in America who isn't running for president (yet!). In The Leadership...

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Fearless and free  by Josephine Baker

Fearless and free

Josephine Baker

"The autobiography of the fabulous, rule-breaking, one-of-a-kind Josephine Baker, published in English for the first time. This is the iconic Josephine Baker in her own words. Funny, candid and unconventional- the wildly famous but elusive Josephine Baker...

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A different kind of power  by Jacinda Ardern

A different kind of power

Jacinda Ardern

"What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer, a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt. But as prime minister she commanded worldwide respect for her empathetic leadership, made...

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Sophia  by Anita Anand

Sophia

Anita Anand

"In 1876 Sophia Duleep Singh was born into royalty. Her father, Maharajah Duleep Singh, was heir to the Kingdom of the Sikhs, a realm that stretched from the lush Kashmir Valley to the craggy foothills of the Khyber Pass and included the mighty cities of...

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Who's who in the moon  by Brian Jones

Who's who in the moon

Brian Jones

"Who's Who in the Moon is aimed not only at the beginner or near-beginner, but also at the backyard astronomer who is perhaps experienced in other areas of observation but who has decided to spend more time considering the Moon as an alternative target. The...

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Rosie life in Italy. Book 6, Rosie lets herself go  by Rosie Meleady

Rosie life in Italy. Book 6, Rosie lets herself go

Rosie Meleady

"After four years of renovations, grief and chaos, Rosie and Ronan's dream home in Italy is finally coming together—or so they hope. Whether it's the last remnants of a housebound ghost or renovation fatigue, something seems to be draining their energy. With...

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When nothing feels real  by Nathan Dunne

When nothing feels real

Nathan Dunne

"An enthralling quest to solve the mystery of depersonalisation, one of the least understood but increasingly diagnosed mental illnesses. Journalist Nathan Dunne was living the life of his dreams in London until, one evening, he jumped into a lake for a swim....

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Katrina Gorry  by Katrina author Gorry

Katrina Gorry

Katrina author Gorry

"This is a heartwarming book full to the brim with love of family, of friends, of football. Yet, we discover in its pages just how much courage it takes to be true to yourself and show that love in good times and bad.' The Hon. Julia Gillard AC Katrina Gorry...

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How to dodge flying sandals  by Daniel Nour

How to dodge flying sandals

Daniel Nour

"Meet Daniel Nour: Egyptian and Australian; loud and painfully awkward; conservative and very confused (especially about other boys). He's never quite pulled off normal, but 'not-normal' is where the best stories are. Now he's made his peace with that and is...

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Find me at the Jaffa Gate  by Micaela Sahhar

Find me at the Jaffa Gate

Micaela Sahhar

"What does the daughter of a Nakba survivor inherit? It is not property or tangible heirlooms, none of which can crisscross the globe with their refugee owners. It is not the streets and neighbourhoods of a father's childhood and the deep roots of family who...

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Wages for housework  by Emily Callaci

Wages for housework

Emily Callaci

"The international story of Selma James, Silvia Federici, Mariarosa Dalla Costa, Wilmette Brown, and Margaret Prescod, whose movement demanded wages for traditionally unpaid care work, such as cleaning, child-rearing, and cooking in the home"--Publisher's...

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Vivienne Westwood  by Tom Rasmussen

Vivienne Westwood

Tom Rasmussen

"A beautifully illustrated celebration of the life and work of activist, provocateur, and fashion icon Vivienne Westwood. Vivienne Westwood spent more than five decades breaking the rules and pushing the envelope of the fashion world. Renowned for her...

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Scotland's medieval queens  by Sharon Bennett Connolly

Scotland's medieval queens

Sharon Bennett Connolly

"Scotland's history is dramatic, violent and bloody. Being England's northern neighbour has never been easy. Scotland's queens have had to deal with war, murder, imprisonment, political rivalries and open betrayal. They have loved and lost, raised kings and...

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Connecting threads  by Lynn Setterington

Connecting threads

Lynn Setterington

"Connecting Threads brings together twelve textile projects completed between 1981 and 2024. Each one acts as a social history document, providing tactile evidence of often untold stories of people on the margins, unexamined histories and overlooked places,...

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Traitor's odyssey  by Brendan McNally

Traitor's odyssey

Brendan McNally

"Ambassador's daughter, Nazi love interest, Soviet spy, FBI most wanted. Accompanying her parents to Berlin in the 1930s, Martha Dodd knew almost nothing about Adolf Hitler or the Nazis. Yet almost overnight, she stepped into the spotlight, and found herself...

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Einstein  by Walter Isaacson

Einstein

Walter Isaacson

"The definitive, internationally bestselling biography of Albert Einstein. Now the basis of Genius, the ten-part National Geographic series on the life of Albert Einstein, starring the Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award winning actor Geoffrey Rush as Einstein. How...

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Returning to Reims  by Didier Eribon

Returning to Reims

Didier Eribon

"After his father dies, Didier Eribon returns to his hometown of Reims and rediscovers the working-class world he had left behind thirty years earlier. For years, Eribon had thought of his father largely in terms of the latter's intolerable homophobia. Yet his...

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Better  by Arianna Rebolini

Better

Arianna Rebolini

"After a decade of therapy and a stint in a psychiatric ward to treat suicidal depression, Arianna Rebolini was "better." She'd published her first book, enjoyed an influential, rewarding publishing job, and celebrated both a marriage and the birth of her...

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Are we still rolling?  by Phill Brown

Are we still rolling?

Phill Brown

"Phill Brown is a sound engineer and producer who - over an illustrious 50-year career - has worked with many of the biggest names in rock and roll. In this reissued and updated version of his 2011 memoir, Phill describes the ups and downs of a professional...

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Behind the mask  by Josh Piterman

Behind the mask

Josh Piterman

"My book includes many of the lessons, learnings and wisdoms I found while trying to work out who I really am. Some I formulated, others I stumbled across while reading numerous philosophical, spiritual and self-help books over the years. Others are from the...

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Returning to my father's kitchen  by Monica Macansantos

Returning to my father's kitchen

Monica Macansantos

"A young Filipino writer's odyssey toward home, in the wake of the loss of her poet father"--Publisher's description.

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I am no guide  by Brian Stipelman

I am no guide

Brian Stipelman

"Over thirty years after Ten, their genre defining debut record, Pearl Jam remains one of the most resonant, successful, and enduring bands in the history of rock music. Pearl Jam: Song by Song celebrates Pearl Jam's remarkable legacy through a deep dive into...

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Gallagher  by P. J. Harrison

Gallagher

P. J. Harrison

"Gallagher chronicles the fall and rise again of one of the world's biggest bands: Oasis. With a focus on Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher's individual journeys, this absorbing biography starts from the shattered remnants of Oasis in 2009, taking fans through...

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Health, healing, and beyond  by T. K. V. Desikachar

Health, healing, and beyond

T. K. V. Desikachar

"The much-sought-after, greatly beloved exploration of the work of Krishnamacharya, teacher of many of twentieth-century yoga's greatest and most influential exponents, "Health, Healing, and Beyond "is filled with deep wisdom--an indispensable guide to the...

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The war  by Marguerite Duras

The war

Marguerite Duras

"Written in 1944 and first published in 1985, Duras's riveting account of life in Paris during the Nazi occupation and the first months of liberation depicts the harrowing realities of World War II-era France"--Publisher's description.

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Redeeming features  by Nicholas Haslam

Redeeming features

Nicholas Haslam

"From British interior designer Haslam comes a dazzling and witty account of a frenetic and full life--from the 1940s to the present--in Europe and America, in a crowd of friends and acquaintances that includes a who's-who of cultural icons"--Publisher's...

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Desire paths  by Megan Clement

Desire paths

Megan Clement

"Desire Paths is a memoir charting author Megan Clement's experience of trying to cross borders to say goodbye to her dying father as the pandemic unfolded in 2020. It is a moving tribute to her father and a beautiful meditation on how far we will go for the...

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Mumming  by Victoria Vanstone

Mumming

Victoria Vanstone

"Victoria Vanstone thought she'd be the kind of mum who would spend her days ironing names onto school shirts and who knew the best chocolate-chip cookie recipe off by heart. But as the years have ticked by, she's got the feeling that woman isn't going to show...

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How to kill a witch  by Claire Mitchell

How to kill a witch

Claire Mitchell

"As a woman, if you lived in Scotland in the 1500s, there was a very good chance that you, or someone you knew, would be tried as a witch. Witch hunts ripped through the country for over 150 years, with at least 4,000 accused, and with many women's fates...

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A family friend  by Casey Watson

A family friend

Casey Watson

"Teenage Sammy has been in care from the age of nine. His mother has tragically spent much of his young life in and out of prison. Sammy has never found a safe haven and has been passed from pillar to post. When he arrives with Casey Watson, he is a closed...

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Lorenz  by Jerry (Captain) Roberts

Lorenz

Jerry (Captain) Roberts

"The breaking of the Enigma machine is one of the most heroic stories of World War II, and highlights the crucial work of the Bletchley Park codebreakers which shortened the war by several years. But there was another code machine used by Hitler himself to...

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Daughters of the bamboo grove  by Barbara Demick

Daughters of the bamboo grove

Barbara Demick

"On a warm day in September 2000, a twenty-eight-year-old woman named Zanhua gave birth to twin girls in a small hut nestled in bamboo behind her brother's rural home in China's Hunan province. The twins, Fangfang and Shuangjie, were welcome additions to her...

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Brown, female, doctor  by Sarah Arachchi

Brown, female, doctor

Sarah Arachchi

"Sarah is a brown female doctor who emigrated to Australia in the 1990s. Her journey to becoming a paediatrician has been challenging, right from the schoolyard. As a minority, she was perceived as different. She tried hard to blend in, but she was unfamiliar...

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The sun rising  by Anna Whitelock

The sun rising

Anna Whitelock

"1603. Elizabeth I dies and with her, the Tudor line comes to an end. England is plunged into crisis. Into this time of uncertainty comes James I, arriving in London after an unprecedented procession from Scotland. In taking the throne, he established a new...

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Against the odds  by John Gribbin

Against the odds

John Gribbin

"Even in the third decade of the twenty-first century, it is still harder for women to make a career in science than men. Two centuries ago, however, at the beginning of the nineteenth century, when science as we know it was just getting started, the situation...

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A physical education  by Casey Johnston

A physical education

Casey Johnston

"A Physical Education traces Casey Johnston's journey of calorie restriction and obsessive cardio-making herself small in almost every way-to finding healing through the (unexpected) practice of lifting weights. As she progresses, carrying groceries and...

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A book of Quaker saints  by L. V. (Lucy Violet) Hodgkin

A book of Quaker saints

L. V. (Lucy Violet) Hodgkin

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The woman warrior  by Maxine Hong Kingston

The woman warrior

Maxine Hong Kingston

"A first-generation Chinese-American woman recounts growing up in America within a tradition-bound Chinese family and confronted with Chinese ghosts from the past and non-Chinese ghosts of the present"--Publisher's description.

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Sister, sinner  by Claire (Journalist) Hoffman

Sister, sinner

Claire (Journalist) Hoffman

"Sister, Sinner chronicles the dramatic rise, disappearance, and near-fall of Aimee Semple McPherson, America's most famous woman evangelist. On a spring day in 1926, Aimee Semple McPherson wandered into the Pacific Ocean and vanished. Weeks later she...

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Taking risks  by Joseph Pell

Taking risks

Joseph Pell

"Memoirs of a Jew born to the Epelbaum family in Biała Podlaska, Poland, in 1924. When World War II broke out he and his family were taken by the Red Army to the Soviet area of occupation, where they settled in Manevychi, near Rovno, Ukraine. Describes a...

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Alice's Oxford  by Peter Hunt

Alice's Oxford

Peter Hunt

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass are two of the most famous fantasies in world literature, and yet their roots are firmly in nineteenth century and the university city of Oxford, England. Oxford's, streets, colleges and...

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Friends in youth  by Minoo Dinshaw

Friends in youth

Minoo Dinshaw

"Two old friends end up on opposite sides of the English Civil War, in this dazzling history from the acclaimed author of Outlandish Knight. At the Inns of Court, the intellectual, literary, and social heart of early 17th century London, many pivotal...

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Friends of a half century

Friends of a half century

Sketches include 11 women.

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