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Into the Unknown
Ian Trafford

World War I (and its aftermath) in the words of a young soldier fresh off a remote New Zealand farm, written with immediacy, emotion and clarity.

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Yes To Life In Spite of Everything
Viktor E Frankl

A newly discovered classic: a collection of inspirational lectures on embracing life from worldwide bestseller Viktor Frankl.

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Leadership
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Nikole Hannah-Jones
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A Taste of Power
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Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen
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Zeba Blay
The Shape of Battle
Allan Mallinson
The Story of the World in 100 Moments
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