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A fascinating family memoir from Joseph O'Neill, author of the Man Booker Prize longlisted and Richard & Judy pick, Netherland.

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The history of England's reign of terror

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The first biography of David Garnett goes beyond stereotype and myth and presents a clear sighted account of this often contradictory figure at the centre of literary London in the era of the Bloomsbury Group.

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For anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern culture, thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is real, or yearning for a renewed sense of passion in life . . . Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption.

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A fabulously wealthy 15th-century French aristocrat, A Marshal of France, a celebrated war hero, a true Renaissance man, and an overt homosexual turned into a mass murderer. Gilles de Rais became known as "Bluebeard" with his ghastly dabbling in the Black Arts, extreme depravity, shocking fall from grace, and explosive end reading like a blockbuster movie.

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50 years of behind the scenes blues adventures as told by internationally known blues drummer Twist Turner.

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The first biography about the politician who took the Greens from the political wilderness into the political mainstream, and redefined political ethics along the way.

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Born as a son of a train driver, raised in working-class Matraville, Carr was propelled by a desire for something more in life. Through sheer effort and determination, he excelled at school and university, and carved himself a key role in the Labour Party.

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This is the first biography of Bob Crow, the best-known union leader of his generation. It is a sympathetic but critical account, written from a radical sociological perspective. -- .

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Bob Dylan transcends music. He has established himself as one of the most important figures in entertainment history. This biography examines the life and work of the iconic artist, including his groundbreaking achievements of the last two decades.

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Donald Brown follows shifting versions of Dylan, from songs of social involvement to more personal songs, exploring his influential albums, tours, and personas. In an engaging adventure, Brown provides insightful critical commentary on Dylans entire career in the context of its times to assess the relationship of Dylan's music to American culture.

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Bob Marley was the first superstar to emerge from the Third World. Although he lived a short life, only 36 years, Marley penned an enormous quantity of songs, pioneering a new reggae rhythm and sound that was distinctly Jamaican. This book gives an inside look at the man behind the legend.

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Lions legend Bobby Windsor has enjoyed triumphs beyond the dreams of most international players but has also suffered personal tragedy. This book offers a no-holds-barred, warts-and-all story of a working-class Welsh folk hero who rose from humble beginnings to become a permanent member of the greatest Lions team in the history of rugby union.

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Shyam Benegal is one of India's major film directors. A career spanning more than forty years includes documentaries and television programs as well as over twenty feature films. These interviews cover Benegal's life and work and, in doing so, present a history of Indian cinema.

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Shyam Benegal is one of India's major film directors. A career spanning more than forty years includes documentaries and television programs as well as over twenty feature films. This book features interviews, which cover Benegal's life and work and, in doing so, present a history of Indian cinema.

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Alan Bond was a mesmerising tycoon who went from being Australia's bona fide hero for his America's Cup win to a man jailed for corporate fraud. At his peak, Bond's business interests ranged from beer to gold: he was one of the country's most remarkable businessmen.

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From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofAmazing Grace, an abridged version of the groundbreaking biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the greatest heroes of the twentieth century, the man who stood up to Hitler.

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Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. In his New York Times bestseller Bonhoeffer,author Eric Metaxas presents the fullest account of Bonhoeffer's heart-wrenching 1939 decision to leave the safe haven of America for Hitler's Germany.

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Bono is a passionate, articulate celebrity who has transcended his role as international rock star and become an effective political activist. This book provides insights into his life story and contributions to both popular culture and politics.

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Recreating a year Father Lee spent teaching at an American college campus in Rome, this work is set in the context of a personal crisis - impending hearing loss, theological doubts, and the celibate's regret that he cannot share his remaining years with children of his own. It shows how religious faith and humanistic culture need never be enemies.