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There was a Breaker Morant - he was executed at Pietersburg on 27 February 1902. His crime? Wilful murder of civilians. Yet to this day his guilt remains in doubt. Kit Denton's novel, The Breaker, does more than recount the facts and mystery surrounding Morant's death sentence. Full of action and set in three continents, it covers the entire range of the Breaker's activities. We see him as a champion horseman, a likeable larrikin, a popular balladist. We see him in love and in war. Then we see him face the firing squad that will end his life. Was he a cold-blooded killer or a scapegoat?

Love, Grief, and Healing in Hollywood and Beyond. After prominent roles in Clueless; Sabrina, the Teenage Witch; and Beverly Hills 90210; Elisa's career was on the fast track. Until her show is unexpectedly cancelled, her relationship ends, and her father is diagnosed with terminal cancer. ...

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD A “vivid and frank” (NPR) account of the crack cocaine era and a community’s ultimate resilience, told through a cast of characters whose lives illuminate the dramatic rise and fall of the epidemic “A master class in disrupting a stubborn...

When life ends… does love fade, or does it find another way to return? In Soul Echo, death is not the end, it’s a whisper of beginnings yet to come. We follow a soul caught in the timeless cycle of reincarnation, pulled between past and present lives, searching for the one connection that transcends mortality itself. As fragments of forgotten lives resurface, echoes of love, loss, and longing intertwine across generations. Memories slip between realities, and destiny becomes a melody that refuses to fade.

In this unflinchingly honest and deeply moving memoir, Alicia Donovan chronicles a life lived in defiance of the forces that sought to silence her. The Opposite of Oppressed weaves together a series of personal vignettes that reveal the author's journey from a childhood shaped by domestic violence, social isolation, and trauma, to a woman who reclaims her voice, her power, and her identity. Told with resilience, grace, and flashes of joy, this is a story of survival and triumph, of learning that the path to liberation is not found in denying the past, but in daring to rewrite the narrative.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER From authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would...

Named a Favorite Book for Southerners in 2020 by Garden & Gun "Donovan is such a vivid writer—smart, raunchy, vulnerable and funny— that if her vaunted caramel cakes and sugar pies are half as good as her prose, well, I'd be open to even giving that signature buttermilk whipped cream she...

In the spring of 1967, Larry Richards was drafted into the Vietnam War. The conflict was intensifying. Casualties were rising. Twelve months of snipers, ambushes, and Agent Orange awaited. He was 21 years old. In the fall of 1990, Steven Bott was finishing up a day at work when the unthinkable happened. Several weeks later he woke up in a hospital bed with no memory, physically and cognitively crippled.

Are you tired of watching your good intentions slip away—one bad habit at a time? You’re not alone. Most of us struggle against invisible patterns that derail our progress, zap our momentum, or make us feel stuck. But what if breaking free was simpler than you thought?

Embark on a whimsical journey of wit and wonder with Epic Brainteasers for Kids the ultimate audiobook collection of logic puzzles and riddles tailored for school-age children. This engaging and entertaining compilation is not just a source of endless fun but also a vibrant tool for enhancing cognitive skills and creative thinking in kids.

This southeastern birding companion is a helpful audiobook for bird lovers interested in the unique avifauna of the American Southeast. Ideal for hobbyist birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and expert ornithologists, this audio companion offers a thorough journey into the realm of bird recognition and appreciation through their distinctive calls.

This Midwest Birding Audiobook is a must-have resource for bird enthusiasts, offering an in-depth exploration of bird species common to the Midwest region of the United States. Ideal for backyard birdwatchers, nature lovers, and avid birders, this audiobook is a comprehensive guide to understanding and identifying birds by their calls.

Arm yourself with the wisdom to confidently support your wrestler’s journey and help them reach their full potential on and off the mat. How to Succeed (and Fail) as a Wrestling Parent contains practical guidance and real-life stories from Donovan Panone's 28 years in the trenches as a coach, as well as from being the parent of a wrestler.

For decades, the integrity of the policing profession has deteriorated. What is to blame? This book details the legislative deficiencies that have permitted and encouraged misfeasance, or abuses of power, within Canadian police leadership and the use of an officer's Oath of Secrecy to suppress concerns from the few whistleblowers who have had the courage to come forward.

Moments of devastation will visit everyone in life. Whether it is grief, illness, loss, or some other trauma, no one escapes. In Celine's case, one of those moments was her diagnosis with breast cancer in 2016. As you join Celine on her journey from getting this life-changing news, to surrendering and ultimately choosing a path of transformation, you are prompted to reflect on your own life and how your personal traumas have shaped you into the person you are today.

Burnout Diaries is the gritty personal account of Janna Donovan, a marketing manager who found herself battling burnout in a foreign country. It details the distrust, shame, secrecy, and overwork that eventually led to panic events, depression, and plans for suicide. It’s funny, tragic, and “did she really go there?” rolled into one fascinating, true story, making the pain at once recognizable and the advice actionable. The wisdom and lessons are wrapped in an explosive package of honesty and secret-busting revelations.

Middle Schooled is an adolescent parenting guide for those who would rather laugh than cry. In a hilarious and insightful way, Andy Mullen helps parents confidently manage their middle school student, while understanding what is normal behavior. Middle Schooled is guaranteed to keep you smiling.

What if it really is possible to "take it with you?” With the increasing viability of cryonics as a life-extension strategy, what if you could take your assets with you and allow the magic of compound interest to enable future revival with amazing financial options? Following up on his successful 2018 book, The Affordable Immortal: Maybe You Can Beat Death and Taxes!, Cryonics funding specialist Rudi Hoffman joins renowned author and estate attorney Peggy Hoyt to explore these questions and provide practical answers.

Have you ever considered how short life really is? If you could buy a ticket to have a chance to see and be a part of the future, would you reserve your seat right away? Do you ever question traditional ideas about life and death, or ponder the afterlife? The Affordable Immortal empowers you to do something now in order to take advantage of Cryonics and future technology. Within a few generations, death may be optional. You have, in your hands, a ticket to a time machine, which could offer you an unimaginable life-extension odyssey!

Developing a Wealthy Mindset is about creating your foundation; it is your general equivalency diploma (GED) study guide for the School of Wealth. It teaches how to create a new mind-set in and around the world of money. After listening to Developing a Wealthy Mindset, you will have the tools to do just that.