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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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Heroes
Stephen Fry

The dazzling companion volume to the bestselling MYTHOS. There are heroes - and then there are Greek heroes

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Agent Sonya
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X-Troop
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The Spy who was left out in the Cold
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Aftermath
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Civilisations
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The Bookseller of Florence
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The Aristocracy of Talent
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Time's Witness
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Blood, Tears and Folly
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The Motorcycle Diaries
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Caliban and the Witch
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The Hero's March
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