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Covering Zelensky's childhood, family history, and astonishing transformation from TV celebrity to first Jewish president of Ukraine, this book tells you what you need to know about the newest star of the world stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e No one has been more surprised by Zelensky's power to inspire and mobilize his countrymen and the world than Vladimir Putin, who expected Russia's conquest of its beleaguered neighbor to be the work of an afternoon. Outfoxed and isolated, Putin is not the first person to have underestimated the former comedian with a spine of steel.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204734910642,"sku":"9781684513789","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781684513789_fe170749-b5c2-401e-8b09-a61fc72acbe4.jpg?v=1786024747"},{"product_id":"9781922810564","title":"Pat Cummins","description":"When skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bowl first in the Cricket World Cup final in 2023 against an undefeated Indian team, he knew he was going against conventional wisdom. A fast bowler whose appointment to captaincy was a stroke of genius, Pat Cummins was a leader both on the field and off. 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But Russia hadn't reckoned on the Zelensky factor in Ukraine. Approaching the third year of conflict, President Putin is still struggling to overrun his determined neighbour. The cost of the conflict, both in human and material terms, has been staggering. In this gripping new update of the bestseller, Zelensky: Frontline President, Andrew L. 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Chris Mcleod's Pat Cummins: Mission Accomplished is the electrifying account that captures the golden era of Australian cricket under the leadership of Pat Cummins as they finally claim the coveted trophy in an emphatic 3-1 game for the first time in a decade. This book is a vivid chronicle of Pat Cummins' leadership as the Australians dominated, redeemed and powered against all odds to win the coveted trophies of the game.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369401135477,"sku":"9781921804243","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781921804243_aebe79cb-b8f9-4c05-88d0-1d1c58d75b0b.jpg?v=1786030794"},{"product_id":"fagans-way","title":"Fagans Way","description":"\u003cp\u003eChris Fagan is no ordinary coach. 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