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  Some Damn Fool's Signed the...

  Norman Thelwell

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  The artist Norman Thelwell (1923–2004) was famous for his horse and pony cartoons, but his work was far more wide ranging. He focused his exceptional talent and humour on many diverse subjects, with his witty and wry observations providing amusement and sharp social comment.
  
  Some Damn Fool's Signed the Rubens Again is Thelwell's look at life in Britain's stately homes, and what happens when they are opened to the public. Here are the castles, country estates, and the quirks of the British class system all depicted in the artist's inimitable style.
  
  When an ancestral home is crumbling, or an aristocratic family is debt-ridden, the solution calls for drastic action. It is time to welcome in the paying public. Thelwell's cartoons capture the comic situations that result when the noble residents come face to face with the curious visitors. See the duke in his tower preparing to repel the coachloads with boiling oil; a ghost train in the family vault; toddlers wrecking treasured heirlooms; and animals in the safari park watching the hilarious human spectacle unfold.

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  Psychology of Driving

  Graham J. Hole

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  Do we become better or worse drivers as we age? Why do we indulge in risky behaviour when driving? Will technology remove the human role in driving forever? The Psychology of Driving is a fascinating introduction into the psychological factors at play when people get behind the wheel. Exploring the role of personality traits and cognitive functions such as attention in driving, the book considers why human error is most often to blame in road accidents, and how we can improve driver safety. The book debunks the myth that men are better drivers than women and considers why some people indulge in knowingly risky behaviour on the road, including using mobile phones and drink/drug-driving. In a time when driverless cars are becoming a reality, The Psychology of Driving shows us how human behaviour and decisions can still affect our lives on the road.

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  The Long Road Home - A Story of...

  Martha Raddatz

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  From ABC White House correspondent Martha Raddatz comes the story of a brutal forty-eight-hour firefight that conveys in harrowing detail the effects of war not just on the soldiers but also on the families waiting back at home. 
   
  In April 2004, soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division were on a routine patrol in Sadr City, Iraq, when they came under surprise attack. Over the course of the next forty-eight hours, eight Americans would be killed and more than seventy wounded. Back home, as news of the attack began filtering in, the families of these same men, neighbors in Fort Hood, Texas, feared the worst. In time, some of the women in their circle would receive "the call"—the notification that a husband or brother had been killed in action. So the families banded together in anticipation of the heartbreak that was certain to come. 
   
  The firefight in Sadr City marked the beginning of the Iraqi insurgency, and Martha Raddatz has written perhaps the most riveting account of hand-to-hand combat to emerge from the war in Iraq. This intimate portrait of the close-knit community of families Stateside—the unsung heroes of the military—distinguishes The Long Road Home from other stories of modern warfare, showing the horror, terror, bravery, and fortitude not just of the soldiers who were wounded and killed but also of the wives and children whose lives now are forever changed.

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  Part of the Family - A journey...

  Jan Garsden

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  An inspiring story of one family’s journey through the British care system, from the point of view of a foster carer. It tells of the funny, challenging, and often harrowing times of living life in an ever-changing household of temporary children. 
   
  Steering a course through the muddy waters of the care system has provided many obstacles but has overall proved to be a rewarding and heart-warming experience for the author. 
   
  Children who find themselves removed from their birth families are thrust into a system which, although trying its best, is so often lacking in the love and good quality nurturing they deserve. 
   
  As a society, we need to look at the way we deal with vulnerable children.

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  Abraham Lincoln - His Life Death...

  Kelly Mass

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  From 1861 till his assassination in 1865, Abraham Lincoln was an American legal representative and statesman who functioned as the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln led the nation through the American Civil War, preserving the Union, eliminating slavery, enhancing the federal government, and helping the economy of the United States. 
  Lincoln grew up on the frontier, mainly in Indiana, and was born into poverty in a log cabin. He was self-taught and went on to end up being a legal representative, Whig Party leader, Illinois state lawmaker, and member of the U.S.A. Congress for Illinois. 
  In 1849, he resumed his law business, but was bothered by the Kansas-- Nebraska Act, which permitted farther terrain to be opened to slavery. In 1854, he went back to politics as a leader of the freshly formed Republican politician Party, and in 1858, he disputed Stephen Douglas in front of a nationwide audience. 
  Let’s learn more about this distinct, important, prominent figure in the United States’ history.

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  Improve Your Social Skills -...

  Sebastian Mills

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  Unlock the power of small talk and master effective communication with this transformative audiobook! 
  Are you tired of feeling awkward and struggling with small talk?   
  Are you looking to turn annoying small talk into a powerful tool for meaningful connections?   
  Are you ready to overcome your shyness and become more charismatic, creating effortless connections that leave a lasting impression?    
  “Improve Your Social Skills: Master Small Talk and Develop Effective Communication to Improve Your Conversation, Overcome Your Shyness and Become More Charismatic to Connect Effortlessly” is the ultimate solution for those seeking to harness the power of small talk!   
  With this audiobook, you will:  Understand why honing your social skills is crucial for personal and professional success.  Identify common signs and causes of poor social skills to overcome them effectively.  Develop a strong foundation of basic and complex social skills for confident communication.  Harness the power of body language to enhance your social interactions.  Improve your listening skills and become an active listener for deeper connections.   
  And so much more!   
  Rest assured, "Improve Your Social Skills" addresses your needs and equips you with the tools to transform your social skills and boost your confidence!   
  Enhance your conversations, strengthen connections, and become a charismatic communicator who thrives in social settings by grabbing your copy today! 

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