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• The Fifth Risk

  Lewis, Michael (Michael M.)

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  What are the risks of not understanding the work that government agencies do? This fascinating book looks at the risks of ignoring important scientific - and other - research. Also available in other formats.

• Erebus

  the Story of a Ship

  Palin, Michael, 1943-

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  The Erebus is a ship with an amazing story - exploring Antarctic waters and trying to find the Northwest Passage. Michael Palin brings her adventures to life in his own inimitable way. Also available in other formats.

• Rising From the Rubble

  a Health System's Extraordinary Response to the Canterbury Earthquakes

  Ardagh, Michael

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  Find out about how a wide range of health providers managed after the earthquakes. A book full of inspiring, moving and very practical stories.

• On the Camino

  Jason, 1965-

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  I've been enjoying reading Jason's comics this year - but I think this was my favourite. This is Jason's own story of his journey on the Camino, full of travel, personal growth and concern about fitting into a group.

• Step by Step

  the Life in My Journeys

  Reeve, Simon, 1972-

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  TV presenter Simon Reeve shares his life journey as well as taking us behind the scenes of his hard-hitting travel documentaries.

• Daughters of the Winter Queen

  Four Remarkable Sisters and the Enduring Legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots

  Goldstone, Nancy, 1957-

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  Stuarts are the new Tudors! The fascinating story of Charles the first's sister and her daughters, including the Thirty Years War, bags of 17th century history and nuns.

• No Hard Feelings

  Emotions at Work (and How They Help Us Succeed)

  Fosslien, Liz

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  A super easy to read and really helpful book about having emotions at work.

• On the Come Up

  Thomas, Angie

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  A great follow up to The Hate You Give, this follows the story of up and coming rapper Bri and her struggles in life. As real, warm and relevant as its predecessor. Also available in other formats.

• You Must Be Layla

  Abdel-Magied, Yassmin, 1991-

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  Layla is loud, loves science, an immigrant and has just changed schools. This delightful debut from Yassmin Abdel-Magied finds out how she manages the change.

• Resilience at Work

  Practical Tools for Career Success

  Jackson, Kathryn, 1972-

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  A coaching based guide a developing that bit more resilience while you are at work. Includes lots of practical activities.