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All In My Head is a memoir by a woman who in her early fifties received a life-shattering diagnosis. It is about her determined search for effective treatment, the birth of a campaign to get proper data and funding for research into glioblastoma (GBM), and finally her coming to terms with the knowledge that she has reached the end of the road.<BR><BR> Jessica Morris takes the reader on a whirlwind journey. How does an ordinary person who last studied biology aged sixteen negotiate with world-renowned doctors and surgeons about cutting-edge treatments she must decide between? How do you remain positive when the median statistics suggest you have only fourteen months to live? How instead do you cast those fears aside and bounce back?<BR><BR>All In My Head is much more than a book about GBM. It takes the reader into the life of a woman who when confronted by devastating news chooses to be strong. It is about fighting adversity with hope and finding reasons to be positive in the darkest moments.

The author has met many monsters in her life. Some monsters she was able to escape from without looking back, and some still haunt her dreams today, even knowing that they can never hurt her, her family, or those she cares about ever again. Like many who have dealt with real-life monsters, she has found herself suspicious of everyone who enters her life. She is very cautious about who she lets in, and the moment she finds the slightest sign of something being off, she detaches herself from others and never looks back. When she second-guessed her choices at one point in life, she quickly realized that her first instincts were spot on and learned to move on instead of second-guessing things again. Katie Sexton's biography tells a powerful true story of survival and resilience. As she shares her nightmares, she finds that she is stronger than many expected. In the end, she can't be broken.

In the early hours of the morning of June 3rd 1949, General Harold Alexander was alongside the quay at Dunkirk as he lifted a megaphone and called "Is anyone there? Is anyone there?" There was no reply. He had directed the evacuation and was the last to leave Dunkirk.The very next day Churchill stood at the dispatch and gave his "We Shall Fight Them on The Beaches" speech.Tradition tells us that the dramatic events of the evacuation of Dunkirk, in which 300,000 BEF servicemen escaped the Nazis, was a victory gained from the jaws of defeat. Rather than telling the tale of those who escaped, Peter Smith reveals a story of those sacrificed in the rear-guard battles.For us the Battle for France was not over. In Jun-1940 there were still 41,000 British soldiers fighting the Germans alongside their French allies. Mounting a vigorous counterattack at Abbeville and then conducting a tough defence between the Somme front and the Seine, Peter was fighting a very uncertain battle for mere survival for an even more uncertain future.Peter Smith tells his own story and captures the drama of those military operations and subsequent capture by Rommel's 7th Panzer Division (the infamous 'Ghost Division') who moved with clandestine stealth towards their objectives.Nothing prepares a man for war and there can be little doubt, Peter was not prepared, even less so for a life as a POW. "I lost my freedom that day on the June 8th 1940 when we were told it was every man-for-himself and didn't regain it until April 1945 when I was rescued by Americans near Halberstadt, having walked 1,600km along the Baltic coast from East Prussia."Silent for nearly 80 years, Peter tells his story about his five lost years: the terrible things he saw at Thorn, Stuttoff, Stettin and Halberstadt; working on farms, Peter experienced first had the East Prussian way of life; his period in solitary confinement for 'stealing apple'; the disintegration and collapse of a whole way of life in East Prussia in the face of the Soviet invasion; and the terrible Long March, when 80,000 British POWs were forced to trek through a vicious winter westwards across Poland, alongside 2 million East German refugees as the Soviets approached."We were all prisoners, as POWs, and refugees alike embraced a dance with death in the coldest winter for 50 years as we all trudged west, and similarly the German Army as it battled to save its population."Peter's story is also about friendship, of physical and mental resilience and of compassion for everyone who suffered. It was a difficult march undertaken in unimaginable wintery arctic conditions, where lack of food, the cold, and death were constant companions.<BR>

Born into a life of challenges, including adoption, epilepsy, and an acquired brain injury that resulted in blindness, this memoir takes the reader on a journey through domestic violence, running from Australia in fear for her life, and finally triumphing as a strong, independent woman where running has become a pleasure and a joy.The power of the human spirit and its ability to rise in the face of adversity is a theme that runs strongly throughout this memoir.

Discover one family's fascinating story in this beautiful, sweeping, multigenerational memoir, spanning 19th century south China to modern day Singapore<BR><BR>'A captivating, compelling story of history, family loyalty, and personal sacrifice. A fascinating and richly textured multigenerational tale' Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake<BR><BR>'I would learn that when families tell stories, what they leave out re-defines what they keep in. With my family, these were not secrets intentionally withheld. Just truths too painful to confront . . .'<BR>________<BR><BR>In the last years of her life, Teresa Lim's mother, Violet Chang, had copies of a cherished family photograph made for those in the portrait who were still alive. On the back is the place and date: Hong Kong, 1935.<BR><BR>Teresa would often look at this photograph, enticed by the fierceness and beauty of her great-aunt Fanny looking back at her. But Fanny never seemed to feature in the told and retold family stories. Why? she wondered.<BR><BR>This photograph set Teresa on a journey to uncover her family's remarkable history. Through detective work, serendipity, and the kindness of strangers, she was guided to the fascinating, extraordinary life of her great-aunt and her world of sworn spinsters, ghost husbands and the working-class feminists of 19th century south China.<BR><BR>But to recover her great-aunt's past, we first must get to know Fanny's family, the times and circumstances in which they lived, and the momentous yet forgotten conflicts that would lead to war in Singapore and, ultimately, a long-buried family tragedy.<BR>________<BR><BR> The Interpreter's Daughter is a beautifully moving record of an extraordinary family history. For fans of Wild Swans, The Hare With Amber Eyes, and Falling Leaves this is the next classic in the making.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER `A heart-breaking story of courage and compassion from the front line of the toughest battle our nurses have had to fight. Anthea Allen¿s writing is raw, honest and full of love for those she cares for.¿ Susanna ReidAn extraordinarily powerful memoir based on the diaries of intensive care nurse Anthea Allen, who worked on the front line of one of the largest hospitals in Europe during the Covid crisis.A nurse for 25 years, Anthea thought she had seen it all. But with Covid came the greatest trial, personally and professionally, of her life. Thrust into hourly challenges ¿ many a matter of life and death ¿ while on the Critical Care units of St George¿s in south London, Anthea processed her shocking experiences through writing. It started with an email to request biscuits. But her appeal to help boost the morale of her fellow nurses soon turned into a series of astonishingly moving stories detailing the realities of being a front line worker.It wasn¿t long before Antheäs accounts were circulating far and wide, capturing the attention of the nation and being feted by the likes of Richard Branson and Good Morning Britain¿s Susanna Reid.In Life, Death and Biscuits, Anthea reveals the human story behind Covid, sharing tales of hope, fear and laughter from both her `family¿ of nurses and the patients she encountered. Forged in a crisis, this deeply affecting memoir offers a unique and inspiring perspective on the pandemic that simultaneously tore the world apart and brought us together. Both heart-wrenching and uplifting, it serves as a testimony to love, resilience and the human spirit.

The ability to save a human life is an invaluable skill that can be of immense consequence. Therefore, it must be encouraged in every possible way possible. While it's not possible for everyone to undergo the years of training required to become a doctor or nurse, a basic understanding of lifesaving procedures can help make all the difference in an emergency situation.Basic Life Support (BLS) refers to a set of procedures that can be learned to prolong survival in life threatening situations, until more professional help is available. Any individual can become certified in basic life support protocols.These protocols are updated frequently, based on the most recent evidence available, and any individual undergoing BLS certification may need to update their knowledge every couple of years.Medical professionals usually have a good understanding of basic life support protocols. Even then, it is essential that you frequently undergo certifications to update your knowledge regarding the latest protocol evidence. This manual is designed for both medical and non-medical professionalsindividuals. It aims to establish a solid understanding of themechanisms underlying basic life support. The content of this manual is in compliance with the recently released 2020 guidelines from the American Heart Association - therefore all protocols shown here are based on uptodate evidence.

Mastering the Wolf is a history of policing and law enforcement over the last 40-plus years in the UK and beyond. <BR>In an engaging, gritty, and authentically moving memoir, with a career in public service that spans the Army, Northern Ireland, the effect and fall out of the miners' strike, the Task Force, undercover policing, domestic violence, child abuse and protection, and then Iraq this book is a roller-coaster of a ride. <BR>Fast-paced and packed with action and humour, Colin details the fear, loss, pain, sadness, and disappointment, amidst the pride, gratitude and overwhelming joy of the friendship and camaraderie felt from colleagues and the deep, unconditional love he feels for his children. <BR>These are the words of a very compassionate man who has pursued in what he believes. Mastering the Wolf is a highly personal story of public service that will resonate with many.

A devastating true story of love, betrayal, and deceit.Chrissy: attractive, successful 40-year-old divorcee with three amazing children.Alexander Marc d'Ariken de Rothschild-Hatton: international financier, wealthy, charming and smooth-talking.It's not long before they fall madly in love. With the promise of marriage and a new baby on the way, Chrissy knows she has been given another chance at love.But then Alexander asks for a loan to help him get over a few cash-flow problems. And, before long, £500,000 of Chrissy's money has vanished - along with Alexander.After months of detective work, Chrissy finally tracks him down. But the reality of Alexander's true identity is far darker than she ever could have imagined ...

In this extraordinary work of non-fiction, we hear the unforgettable stories of everyday heroes who look after our families, our friends and ourselves in the most challenging circumstances imaginable.<BR>______________________________<BR><BR>When we're at our worst, nurses are at their best.<BR><BR>Around the clock, highly skilled and compassionate men and women sacrifice and struggle for us and our loved ones.<BR><BR>You have never heard their true stories. Not like this. From big-city and small-town hospitals. These are stories told from the heart.<BR><BR>This book will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you understand the importance of the work they do.<BR><BR>______________________________<BR><BR>Praise for ER Nurses<BR><BR>'James Patterson's account of the twilight world between life and death that nurses inhabit is one of the most moving things I have ever read.' Sebastian Junger<BR><BR>'The compassion, the work ethic, and the selflessness of nurses . . . are given the respect they deserve and captured beautifully.' Sanjay Gupta, MD

Belgium, 1941. Rosa and Charles Russ give their newborn son, Jean-Pierre, to their non-Jewish friends for safekeeping; they are not aware that the couple is involved in espionage for the British, putting their baby in grave risk. In the home where they've placed their son, soirees are held for high-level Nazis who believe that the baby they bounce on their knees is Christian. The alcohol flows along with German secrets.<BR>In April 1944, Rosa and Charles are arrested and sent to Auschwitz. Both endure barbaric treatment in multiple camps. One parent succumbs a mere month before the end of WWII. The other survives to reclaim Jean-Pierre. This stranger's appearance, he recalls, is the worst day of his life. Thoroughly and meticulously researched, The Journey of a Hidden Child traces the Holocaust trajectories of Charles and Rosa, as well as Jean-Pierre's years as a hidden child. It is a story of unimaginable sacrifice and courage, testifying to the strength of the human spirit and the ability to build a new life from scratch.

Leavings begins with Megan's birth in 1927. She is the love child of a Hollywood screenwriter and director, and a narcissistic married woman twenty-four years his senior. Abandoned in the hospital as a newborn and made a ward of the city of Los Angeles, twenty-one-month-old Megan lands in a stable home with strict Pentecostal foster parents who are dutiful in her care, but not loving. As a young child Megan has a strong sense of not belonging-at home, at school, or even at church. She sleeps on a cot at the foot of her foster sister's bed. She is asked to leave first grade after crying for two weeks. She never gets saved at church. Even her name comes and goes, depending on under whose care she falls.Hers is a life marked by continual searching, and repeated leavings-being left by others and being forced to leave. We follow this odd but lovable child, adolescent, and young adult through a solitary life of acute observation and search for identity, from finding her birth father to meeting her half siblings, an early marriage, children, meeting the woman who will be the love of her life and, finally, divorce and freedom. Megan's extraordinary story transports us across many decades and to locations throughout the western United States. Through beautiful prose, she imparts astute commentary on political events with vivid descriptions of the social and moral views of the times. Each encounter shapes her experience of the world, as we witness her journey to a life of belonging and acceptance, a woman who in the end becomes closer to being the person she wants to be.

'A gripping new collection from Max Hastings that puts you at the heart of the battle ... Compelling' Daily Mail'An unmissable read' Sunday TimesSoldiers is a very personal gathering of sparkling, gripping tales by many writers, about men and women who have borne arms, reflecting bestselling historian Max Hastings's lifetime of studying war. It rings the changes through the centuries, between the heroic, tragic and comic; the famous and the humble. The nearly 350 stories illustrate vividly what it is like to fight in wars, to live and die as a warrior, from Greek and Roman times through to recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.Here you will meet Jewish heroes of the Bible, Rome's captain of the gate, Queen Boudicca, Joan of Arc, Cromwell, Wellington, Napoleon's marshals, Ulysses S. Grant, George S. Patton and the modern SAS. There are tales of great writers who served in uniform including Cobbett and Tolstoy, Edward Gibbon and Siegfried Sassoon, Marcel Proust and Evelyn Waugh, George Orwell and George MacDonald Fraser. Here are also stories of the female 'abosi' fighters of Dahomey and heroic ambulance drivers of World War I, together with the new-age women soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The stories reflect a change of mood towards warfare through the ages: though nations and movements continue to inflict terrible violence upon each other, most of humankind has retreated from the old notion of war as a sport or pastime, to acknowledge it as the supreme tragedy.This is a book to inspire in turn fascination, excitement, horror, amazement, occasionally laughter. Max Hastings mingles respect for the courage of those who fight with compassion for those who become their victims, above all civilians, and especially in the twenty-first century, which some are already calling 'the Post-Heroic Age'.

When your desire to be a parent is stronger than the fears of losing one's own life, you are willing to try everything. A busy life of young couple, filled with studies and work shifts to roughs infertility treatment. Adoption process brings more challenges. Surrogacy leads the couple to abroad since Finland does not allow yet the infertility treatments leading to surrogacy. This book is based on true story of couple from Espoo, city of metropolitan area in Finland. Päivi is courageous and wants to make world a better place. Petri is calmed and prepared. Different personalities must be combined into strength in order to advance on dreams of having children. Both would like to live a safe everyday life with children, but fate takes them on an exciting adventure around the world. What is the role of taxi driver Mr.Trust when it comes to saving the life of the family on ever-changing conditions in middle of Africa? And where does the husband disappear from Finland just when the wife is seriously ill and undergoing surgery in the hospital?

Trapped. Married to a psychopath. Can she escape to a better life? Navigating a marriage with a psychopath is not only unpredictable but also, at times, dangerous. Add the Vietnam War, two children-one born with disabilities-plus the usual pitfalls a young married couple encounter, and you have the perfect recipe for domestic disaster.This was Laurie Hawkins' life. Once bound to James by marriage, and ambushed by her own codependency, the relationship morphs into a nightmare which traps her both emotionally and physically. The horrors defining this relationship multiply when the couple moves to the house on Shadow Street. Finally, after thirteen years of marriage, events align that set the stage for her escape.

One woman's reality will move you, inspire you, and get your blood thumping. It's time to understand some ugly truths. When an abuser's actions are kept secret, who benefits? The abuser or the abused?The difficult questions posed in this harrowing story of one woman's account of her abuse will challenge the status quo. With the rise of the #MeToo movement, many have stepped up and relayed their experiences. This specific event covers one woman and her sister's experience of horrific abuse as children. Their experience happened in broad daylight in their neighborhood. In front of their home. Where they thought they were safe. For years they held their secret and hid feelings of shame. These secrets became a prison, and now, the author is choosing to break free. The shame was never hers-the shame belongs with the evil that invaded her and her sister's lives that fateful day. It's time to have an uncomfortable conversation and point the blame where blame is due; directly on the shoulders of pedophiles and rapists.

When Dulcie Clarke picks up her fountain pen to write her first letter to her pen friend, Fran, she is unaware that their friendship will continue for decades. Both are newly-weds; Dulcie has a baby girl and Fran is expecting a baby. But there the similarities end. Fran is a Detroit city girl enjoying modern conveniences. Dulcie is a pineapple farmer's wife enduring the extremes of Australia. Bushfires, floods, cyclones, droughts, dingo attacks and accidents are all too common. Regardless, Dulcie's optimism shines through, revealing her love of the land and fascination for the wild creatures that share her corner of Queensland. Each book purchased will help support Careflight, an Australian aero-medical charity that attends emergencies, however remote.