the fight for us gabe lyons rebekah lyons
The Fight for Us - Gabe Lyons, Rebekah Lyons
An insightful, powerful path forward for couples, whether you re in a struggling marriage or simply looking for ways to enhance and strengthen your relationship.Marriage is hard for all kinds of reasons--financial struggles, parenting styles, personality differences, difficult circumstances. It s easy to drift apart, walking through life more as roommates than partners. But there s so much more for your marriage. The Fight for Us offers biblical wisdom and encouragement, as well as practical guidance, that will give you the confidence you need to cultivate the happy and healthy marriage you long for.Rebekah and Gabe Lyons shepherd you as ones who have been there--many times--in their twenty-seven-year marriage, while also drawing on their mental-health coaching and marriage-counseling expertise to help you breathe new life into your marriage. The Fight for Us will guide you to:Discover why you fight, how you fight, and how to overcome toxic patterns to fight wellRenew your commitment to love, care for, and show grace to your spouseRelinquish coping mechanisms and/or addictions that have come between youUnderstand your spouse s needs while still validating your ownEstablish goals and rhythms that will deepen your friendship and intimacy as a coupleAnd, most of all, lean on the One who fights for you and your marriage Whatever your reason for fighting for your marriage, The Fight for Us covers it all: community, health, money, parenting, career, sex, conflict, and spirituality. Your journey toward a growing, healthy, thriving marriage starts here.
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The Journal for Us - Gabe Lyons, Rebekah Lyons
The Journal for Us will give you a hopeful outlook, a game plan, and the guidance you need to enjoy the happy and healthy marriage you long for.In this journal, which can be read alongside The Fight for Us, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons help you improve intimacy, connection, and understanding in your marriage by guiding you through the ten most important conversations every couple needs to have. It s normal for couples to experience tension in everyday encounters but not always get to the root of why they feel so disconnected, which can lead to unnecessary hurt on both sides.In The Journal for Us, Rebekah and Gabe offer biblical wisdom and encouragement, as well as practical guidance on how to reflect, process, and discuss your relationship with your spouse in ways that make your marriage stronger.With guided direction, inspiring quotes, thoughtful reflection questions, and plenty of writing space, you and your spouse will learn to communicate and work through the critical conversations every couple must navigate to enjoy a healthy marriage. From topics like your deepest longings and childhood experiences to sex, money, health, careers, parenting, conflict, and faith, you will realize that you are not alone in charting the course for how your marriage will remain resilient under pressure.Through this journal experience, you ll be given the tools you need to:Deepen your friendship and intimacy as a coupleUnderstand why you fight, how you fight, and what you fight about so you can learn to fight for what matters mostLearn how God designed you to function both individually and as a coupleReflect before you talk, start the conversation, and discover each other s perspectivesSet goals and rhythms that help you to effectively communicate your needs and listen with understandingLearn how to move forward in unity Your marriage is worth fighting for. But sometimes you can t see anything past the strain and struggle. Don t lose hope! Use this journal as the powerful resource it is to help you and your spouse move toward the stronger, deeper marriage you ve been longing for. When you learn to fight for what matters most, you will thrive--not just survive--in your marriage.
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Brave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine - Linda Elovitz Marshall
From acclaimed author Linda Elovitz Marshall comes a picture book biography of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that highlights the importance of standing up for what one believes in, defending freedom at all costs, and maintaining hope in the face of war’s atrocities—with stunning art from Ukrainian illustrator Grasya Oliyko. Volodymyr Zelensky wanted to make Ukraine a better, kinder, more joyful place. Born to Jewish parents, Volodymyr had much love and pride for his country. Growing up, even with Ukraine’s various conflicts, he liked to make people laugh. After university, he became a comedian and actor. But he knew humor wasn’t enough to fix his nation’s ongoing problems. So, in 2019, he ran for president—and won!Leading with honesty, heart, and humor, President Zelensky stood up for what he believed in, no matter how tough the situation. And when Ukraine was invaded, he bravely defended his country, the Ukrainian people, and their right to freedom at all costs.Featuring an author’s note, educational timeline, and more, this powerful nonfiction account beautifully captures President Volodymyr Zelensky’s journey to office and Ukraine’s fight for truth and independence amidst rising tensions.
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The Fight For The South Downs - Robin Crane
Those who have a deep affection for Britain⠙s countryside will be totally absorbed by this extraordinary history of environmentalists⠙ efforts to conserve the glorious South Downs. After describing the special qualities of the area and earlier attempts to safeguard it, the story of a twenty-year campaign to secure National Park status for this special part of England is recounted. Strong forces opposed, but the South Downs Campaign, which eventually grew to represent 159 national, regional and local groups, won through and the national park was established in 2010. Author Robin Crane chaired the meeting of seven people who founded the South Downs Campaign in 1990. He remained chairman until the South Downs National Park was finally designated. From the outset the campaign was run by a team of both volunteers and professionals. The Campaign for National Parks, The Ramblers Association, Sussex Wildlife Trust and Sussex and Hampshire CPREs were the lead organisations.  Margaret Paren, who took a prominent role in the last half of the Campaign has edited this book. She chaired the South Downs National Park Authority for its first ten years.
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Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm - Siobhan McDermott
An extraordinary destiny unfolds . . . Twelve-year-old Zhi Ging has always been an outcast.Until she receives an invitation to Hok Woh, an underwater school that offers her the chance to become immortal, and to finally belong. There, she battles in hair-raising boat races, meets ageshifting tutors and competes in thrilling trials. But there are rumours of a growing dark force . . . and students who fail the trials are disappearing.Can Zhi Ging uncover the truth before it s too late?The first in the unmissable magical fantasy series of 2024, set to take the world by storm. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Dragon Mountain.
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Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences - Catherine Kohler Riessman
Cathy Riessman is the leading figure in narrative research and her new book is a delight. Covering basic issues of transcription and research credibility as well as visual data and engagingly written, it is a goldmine for students and researchers alike. If we want to make narrative research serious and revealing, it is to this book that we should turn.                       ⠔David Silverman, Professor Emeritus, Goldsmiths⠲ College, University of London Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences provides an accessible framework for researchers ⠔ to analyse narrative texts with confidence, empathy, and humility.⠔NARRATIVE INQUIRY This is a terrific book. Cathy Riessman has an encyclopedic knowledge of this field and of the participants in it. This breadth and depth of knowledge is abundantly clear throughout the book. ⠔Susan Bell, Bowdoin College This book has been a great source of inspiration to me and my students, not only for its methodological clarity, but also for the spirit of social activism it engenders. ⠔Ian Baptiste, The Pennsylvania State University Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences is an essential starting point for both students and experienced researchers interested in using narrative analysis in applied or other contexts. Written with admirable clarity, an engaging style, and supported by detailed examples of analysis, the book outlines the main methodological issues and approaches within the exciting and fast-developing field of narrative research. Even researchers already familiar with narrative methods should find the presentation of thematic, structural, dialogic/performance, and visual forms of analysis a fruitful stimulus to new research endeavours. ⠔Brian Roberts, University of Central Lancashire, U.K. I just had to thank you for paving the path for us new and ⠲hopeful⠲ narrative researchers. I have been a student of both your books on narrative analysis, and want to thank you for your guidance from your work, and also your latest book Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences. This work and the references you have chosen for us have helped me immensely during this time in my doctoral program, especially as I enter into the analysis phase. ⠔Maria T. Yelle, nursing doctoral candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences provides a lively overview of research based on constructing and interpreting narrative. Designed to improve research practice, it gives a detailed discussion of four analytic methods that students can adapt. Author Catherine Kohler Riessman explains how to conduct the four kinds of narrative analysis using model studies from sociology, anthropology, psychology, education and nursing. Throughout the book, she compares different approaches including thematic analysis, structural analysis, dialogic/performance analysis, and visual narrative analysis. The book helps students confront specific issues in their research practice, including how to construct a transcript in an interview study; complexities of working with materials translated from another language; defining narrative segments; relating text and context; locating oneself as the researcher in a responsible way in an inquiry; and arguing for the credibility of the case-based approach. Broad in scope, Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences also offers concrete guidance in individual chapters for students and established scholars wanting to join the narrative turn in social research. Key FeaturesFocuses on four particular methods of narrative analysis: This text provides specific diverse exemplars of good narrative research, as practiced in several social science and human service disciplines. Offers guidance for narrative interviewing: The author discusses the complexities between spoken language and any written transcript. In the process, she encourages students to be mindful of the texts they construct from dialogues among speakers. Presents arguments about validation in case-based research: Riessman presents several ways to think about credibility in narrative studies, contextualizing validity in relation to epistemology and theoretical orientation of a study.Explores the differences between grounded theory methods and narrative analysis: The author clarifies distinctions between inductive thematic coding in grounded theory, and other interpretive approaches, and narrative analysis.Presents social linguistic methods for analyzing oral narrative: This text makes the approach accessible to readers not trained in social linguistics in part by providing rich examples from a number of different disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Employs visual methods of analysis: Riessman takes narrative research beyond the spoken or written texts by showing how exemplary researchers have connected participants⠲ words and images made during the research process. She also discusses other research that incorporates found im
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The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye - David Lagercrantz
THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO LIVES ON.Lisbeth Salander is an unstoppable force:Sentenced to two months in Flodberga women s prison for saving a young boy s life by any means necessary, Salander refuses to say anything in her own defence. She has more important things on her mind.Mikael Blomkvist makes the long trip to visit every week - and receives a lead to follow for his pains. For him, it looks to be an important expose for Millennium. For her, it could unlock the facts of her childhood.Even from a corrupt prison system run largely by the inmates, Salander will stand up for what she believes in, whatever the cost. And she will seek the truth that is somehow connected with her childhood memory, of a woman with a blazing birthmark on her neck - that looked as if it had been burned by a dragon s fire . . . The tension, power and unstoppable force of The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye are inspired by Stieg Larsson s Millennium trilogy, as Salander and Blomkvist continue the fight for justice that has thrilled millions of readers across the world.Translated from the Swedish by George Goulding
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We Will Not Cancel Us - adrienne maree brown
Cancel or call-out culture is a source of much tension and debate in American society. The infamous Harper s Letter, signed by public intellectuals of both the left and right, sought to settle the matter and only caused greater division. Originating as a way for marginalised and disempowered people to take down more powerful abusers, often with the help of social media, cancel culture is seen by some as having gone too far. adrienne maree brown, a respected cultural voice and a professional mediator, reframes the discussion for us, in a way that points to possible ways beyond the impasse.
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Glow of the Everflame - Penn Coleová
The brighter the truth burns, the more it will reveal . .With the threat of war looming ever closer, Diem Bellator must now survive the next thirty days by forming a devil s bargain with her sworn enemies, the royal family of House Corbois. As she dives further into the world of the Descended elite, old prejudices are challenged, and new loyalties blur the line between friend and foe.While Diem fights to save her people, the secrets her missing mother left behind become increasingly hard to ignore. And, caught between a familiar old flame and an intoxicating new spark, Diem must soon make an impossible choice. War approaches and dangerous enemies lurk on all sides, but the most deadly battle that Diem faces may ultimately be the fight for her heart .
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The Lost Tide Warriors - Catherine Doyleová
Doyleâ ™s talent for creating windswept, stormy tension and physical threat sweeps all before it. This is one for a seaside holiday, whatever the weatherâ ™ The Daily MailIn the brilliant sequel to The Storm Keeper s Island, winner of the Books are My Bag Readers Award, Fionn Boyle finds himself at the heart of the fight for the island s survival.Fionn Boyle has been Storm Keeper of Arranmore for less than six months when thousands of terrifying Soulstalkers arrive on the island. The empty-eyed followers of the dreaded sorceress Morrigan have come to raise their leader and Fionn is powerless to stop them. The Storm Keeperâ ™s magic has deserted him and with his grandfatherâ ™s memory waning, Fionn must rely on his friends Shelby and Sam to help him summon Dagdaâ ™s army of merrows.But nobody else believes the ferocious sea creatures even exist. And how can he prove heâ ™s right without any magic? As Fionn begins his search for the lost army, the other islanders prepare for invasion. The battle to save Arranmore has begun.Praise for The Storm Keeper s Island: WINNER OF THE BAMB READER S AWARD FOR MIDDLE GRADE SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS Magical in every way EOIN COLFER So magical and wild that itâ ™s like being swept away by the sea KATHERINE RUNDELL
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The Flame Bearer - Bernard Cornwell
*A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtredâ ™s Feast, is available to pre-order now*The tenth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.A hero will be forged from this broken land.As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.From the day it was stolen from me I had dreamed of recapturing Bebbanburg. The great fort was built on a rock that was almost an island, it was massive, it could only be approached on land by a single narrow track â “ and it was mine.Britain is in a state of uneasy peace. Northumbriaâ ™s Viking ruler, Sigtryggr, and Merciaâ ™s Saxon Queen Aethelflaed have agreed a truce. And so Englandâ ™s greatest warrior, Uhtred of Bebbanburg, at last has the chance to take back the home his traitorous uncle stole from him so many years ago â “ and which his scheming cousin still occupies.But fate is inexorable and the enemies Uhtred has made and the oaths he has sworn combine to distract him from his dream of recapturing Bebbanburg. New enemies enter into the fight for Englandâ ™s kingdoms: the redoubtable Constantin of Scotland seizes an opportunity for conquest and leads his armies south. Britainâ ™s precarious peace threatens to turn into a war of annihilation.But Uhtred is determined that nothing, neither the new enemies nor the old foes who combine against him, will keep him from his birthright. He is the Lord of Bebbanburg, but he will need all the skills he has learned in a lifetime of war to make his dream come true.
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Win the Inside Game - Steve Magness
In this highly anticipated book, the bestselling author of Do Hard Things Steve Magness—“one of the giants of modern thinking about high performance” (Alex Hutchinson)—flips the script on the pursuit of excellence, shifting our thinking from high-stress survival mode to fulfillment-oriented thriving mode to creates sustainable success at the highest level, in what Amy Morin, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do calls “an essential read for anyone interested in self-discovery and meaningful success.”Striving is in our nature. We all want to perform at our best when it matters most. But in today s world, many of us feel lost, isolated, and overwhelmed. We re paralyzed by fear of failure and crippled by insecurities. We know we’re capable of more, yet no matter how hard we try, we feel stuck. We’ve been sold the wrong path to success and personal fulfillment.Renowned performance scientist and bestselling author Steve Magness reveals a new path to sustainable success. In Win the Inside Game, Magness argues that excellence and fulfillment are not mutually exclusive; we can and should seek both. When we measure our worth by our achievements, cement our identities to our careers, and sacrifice our well-being in the pursuit of external validation, it backfires. We default to survival mode, protecting and defending ourselves instead of being free to fulfill our potential.In this, his most personal book yet, Magness draws on his vast wealth of experience as an Olympic coach and whistleblower, highly popular consultant, and premier expert on performance, as well as scientific findings, interviews, and case studies, to provide a three-part framework to help us learn to focus on what really matters and achieve success.Be—Clarity on Who You AreDo—Clarity in Your PursuitsBelong—Clarity on Where and How You Fit InRedefining the trend carved by bestsellers such as Be Useful, Range, and Hidden Potential, Win the Inside Game seeks not only excellence but inner and personal growth. In realigning our focus from something externally motivated and fear-based to internally motivated and driven by personal conviction, Magness provides the tools for us to free ourselves up to perform and ultimately achieve a fuller sense of self and purpose.
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The Law Book
Learn about the most important legal milestones in history in The Law Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Law in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Law Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Law, with: More than 90 ground-breaking legal milestones Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Law Book is a captivating introduction to the legal precedents, and religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped the world we live in, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Discover the most important milestones in legal history, from the Code of Hammurabi to groundbreaking legislation including Magna Carta and the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, all through exciting text and bold graphics.Your Law Questions, Simply ExplainedThis engaging overview goes into legal history across the world, all the way into the 21st century with copyright in the digital age, same-sex marriage, and the right to be forgotten . If you thought it was difficult to learn about legislations and legal history, The Law Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about the most important breakthroughs, like the fight for universal suffrage and workers rights, and the establishment of international legal bodies like INTERPOL and the European Court of Justice.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Law Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
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Paper Dragons: The Rise of the Sand Spirits - Siobhan McDermott
Return to the underwater realm . . .Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and possession of her friends, Zhi Ging sets out on a dangerous mission to find Reishi, the Silhouette Scout, whom she believes has been lured into a dangerous trap. With her adorable now-phoenix Malo by her side, Zhi Ging must fight off dangerous sand spirits, power-hungry enemies and magnificent dragons if she is to save her friends and her new home in the world of the immortals. But as secrets are uncovered and new enemies emerge, can Zhi Ging figure out who to trust? And, more importantly, how to survive?Join Zhi Ging and return to the magical underwater realm of Hok Woh in this highly anticipated follow-up to Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Dragon Mountain.PRAISE FOR THE FIGHT FOR THE HIDDEN REALM A soaring, luminous new world ... An absolute delight! Jessica Townsend An absolute feast for the senses! Nizrana Farook A thrillingly immersive story of courage, self-discovery, and magic Sinead O Hart Full of magical delight Maisie Chan A new classic fantasy adventure Eoin Colfer An incredibly original and immersive fantasy adventure. I cannot wait to read more! L.D. Lapinski
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The Thread of the Infinite
What is industrial horror? Is it smoke stacks and gas towers? Is it the metal cranes of the shipyards turned golem? The stuff of our nightmares has been evolving since the industrial revolution and the rise of the machinesâ ¦ Machines arenâ ™t our friends. We were told they would bring freedom and leisure time, three day weeks and the like, but what they brought was redundancy, replacement, and the scrap heaps of life. How can you not look for horror in something capable of so much wholesale destruction of hope? And thatâ ™s whatâ ™s waiting for you in here, the wholesale destruction of hope at the hands of twisted industrial landscapes, smoke stacks and gas towers and metal golems that have no souls, no spirits, and can so easily drape themselves in our skins and walk in our shoes, doing everything we can do, faster, and with ruthless efficiency, removing the need for us. Thatâ ™s the world these stories live in, and itâ ™s a bleak place.
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The I Have a Dream \ Yo tengo un sueno - Martin Luther King jr.
Presentamos la biblioteca Martin Luther King Jr.Con un nuevo prlogo de Amanda Gorman.Una hermosa edicin coleccionable del legendario discurso del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr en la Marcha en Washington, parte de los archivos del Dr. King publicados exclusivamente por HarperCollins. El 28 de agosto de 1963, el Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. se present ante miles de estadounidenses que se haban reunido en el Lincoln Memorial en Washington, D.C. en nombre de los derechos civiles. Incluyendo las palabras inmortales, Tengo un sueo , el discurso de apertura del Dr. King dinamizara un movimiento y cambiara el curso de la historia.Con referencias al Discurso de Gettysburg, la Proclamacin de Emancipacin, la Declaracin de Independencia, la Constitucin de los Estados Unidos, Shakespeare y la Biblia, el discurso de la Marcha en Washington del Dr. King ha sido aclamado durante mucho tiempo como uno de los mejores escritos y oraciones de la historia.Profundo y profundamente conmovedor, es tan relevante hoy como lo fue casi sesenta aos antes.Esta edicin de tapa dura bellamente diseada presenta el discurso del Dr. King en su totalidad, rindiendo homenaje a este lder extraordinario y su inconmensurable contribucin, e inspirando a una nueva generacin de activistas dedicados a continuar la lucha por la justicia y la igualdad.Introducing the Martin Luther King Jr LibraryWith a New Foreword by Amanda GormanA beautiful collectible edition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jrs legendary speech at the March on Washington, laid out to follow the cadence of his orationpart of Dr. Kings archives published exclusively by HarperCollins.On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before thousands of Americans who had gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. in the name of civil rights. Including the immortal words, I have a dream, Dr. Kings keynote speech would energize a movement and change the course of history.With references tothe Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, Shakespeare, and the Bible,Dr. Kings March on Washington address has long been hailed as one of the greatest pieces of writing and oration in history. Profound and deeply moving, it is as relevant today as it was nearly sixty years earlier.This beautifully designed hardcover edition presents Dr. Kings speech in its entirety, paying tribute to this extraordinary leader and his immeasurable contribution, and inspiring a new generation of activists dedicated to carrying on the fight for justice and equality.
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The Vote - Paul Foot
The culmination of a lifetime’s work by the celebrated journalist and historian Paul Foot, The Vote tells the thrilling story of how the universal franchise was secured in Britain, and the slow erosion that followed. Foot takes readers from the smoke-filled church of the Putney Debates to the incendiary arguments between Thomas Paine and Edmund Burke in the aftermath of the French Revolution, to the rise of Chartism and the fight for women’s suffrage. Throughout, Foot shows how vested interests first delayed and then hobbled the progress of democracy.Looking to the twentieth century, Foot exposes the gaps between the promises of a succession of Labour governments and their actions once in power, and the party’s abandonment of any aspiration to economic democracy.Written with Paul Foot’s inimitable energy and engaging style, this is a classic work of history and a must-read for anyone interested in the origins of today’s political scene.
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The Edge of Yesterday - Rita Woods
The Edge of Yesterday is a haunting contemporary speculative novel about time travel and finding yourself from award-winning author Rita Woods.Greer Coffey is a principal dancer with a renowned Harlem company. Sebastian Coffey is an architect with a prestigious Midtown firm. The Coffey’s are the ultimate dream couple — until their world completely unravels. After Greer develops a career ending neurologic disorder, she finds herself back in her hometown of Detroit. Angry, lonely, her marriage buckling under the strain, she takes to aimlessly wandering the city streets. One night, she stumbles through a vortex, a portal through time that transports her back into 1925 Detroit, where she meets a handsome, charming doctor.Dr. Montgomery Gray is a member of Detroit’s Black Aristocracy, wealthy and connected to some of the most powerful Black families in the country. Detroit in 1925 is the beating heart of an industrial nation, but it is also a tinderbox of poor immigrants, Prohibition driven gang wars, and the Klan. As a member of the Talented Tenth, Monty is expected to be the tip of the spear in the fight for the Race, no matter the cost. Exhausted, frustrated, and longing to break free of expectations, he is stunned to find a woman from the future roaming Detroit’s Black Bottom.Initially cautious, Monty and Greer slowly grow increasingly exhilarated with the visits. For Greer, 1925 offers an escape from the sorrow of her real life, and for Monty, the future that Greer lays before him is irresistible. But 2025 becomes gradually less and less recognizable, as each visit back through time causes increasing rips in the timeline. Ultimately, Greer finds herself trapped in 1925 and Monty is forced into a deadly confrontation that changes the trajectory of his life.
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The Shock Of The Old - Edgerton David
It s rare for a book to make you see the world differently, but this ... does exactly that on almost every page GuardianStandard histories of technology give tired accounts of the usual inventions, inventors, and dates, framing technology as the inevitable march of progress. They split history into ages - electrification, motorisation, and computerisation - and rarely ask whether anyone bothered to use these inventions at the time. Shock of the Old is not one of those histories. Letters exist alongside emails and outlasted telegrams; we still make physical books and magazines despite the rise of the Internet - a belated rise considering that the technologies that made it possible was invented in 1965, and bookshops thrive despite Amazon. More horses were used in the Second World War than any other war in history and propeller planes continue to take off from the same runways as jets. Shock of the Old forces us to reassess the significance of old inventions such as corrugated iron and sewing machines and rethink the relative importance we place on the invention of something new, its application, and its widespread adoption. It challenges the idea that we live in an era of ever increasing change and, interweaving political, economic and cultural history, teaches us to think critically about technology.
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Rebel Girls Climate Warriors: 25 Tales of Women Who Protect the Earth - Rebel Girls, Cristina Mittermeier
A COMMON SENSE SELECTION (Common Sense Media)With fairytale-like stories about Greta Thunberg, Autumn Peltier, and Rachel Carson, Rebel Girls Climate Warriors: 25 Tales of Environmental Allies spotlights the world-changing work of women on the frontlines of the fight for climate justice.Meet conservationists, activists, water protectors, philanthropists, authors, and other women from all over the world who have stood up to polluters and used their amazing talents to protect the planet.Rebel Girls Climate Warriors is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.Join Greta Thunberg for a climate strike. Plant a tree with Wangari Maathai. Stand with water protector Autumn Peltier. And turn trash into profits and independence with Isatou Ceesay. Rebel Girls Climate Warriors tells the stories of the ingenuity and commitment of these women and more, including Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood, Nigerian activist Esohe Ozigbo, Indigenous Ecuadorian leader Nemonte Nenquimo, and Thai landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom.Unlock bonus audio stories of some of the extraordinary women and girls featured in this book on the Rebel Girls app. Whenever you come across a bookmark icon on the page, scan the QR code, and you ll be whisked away on an audio adventure! You ll also discover 100+ creative activities and stories of even more trailblazing women on the app.
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The Light of Day - Christopher Stephens, Louise Radnofsky
In June 1960, several British newspapers received a letter so shocking some thought it was a hoax. Beginning Sir, we are homosexuals . . , it was signed by Roger Butler and two others. Publishing such a letter seven years prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality was a radical and dangerous move. But it was a risk that marked a huge milestone in the fight for gay rights. By the 1970s, the Gay Liberation Front was calling on people to come out to help reduce stigma, and it continued to be a core tactic in the 80s and 90s. Roger, however, had done this a full decade earlier. This is the story about of first man to voluntarily come out in his own words, using his own name, to the entire British public. Taking us through a criminalised underworld of pubs, parties and campaign gatherings, The Light of Day charts how Roger helped bring about a change in the law, legalising sex between men, but soon found himself marginalised from the movement he kickstarted after becoming completely blind in his early 30s. Worn down trying to navigate life afresh in London, he left for Oxford, where he became increasingly isolated and never found the life partner he so desperately wanted.Enter Christopher - an Oxford University student asked by a friend to visit and read to an old, blind man. Though their intergenerational friendship bloomed, Roger never spoke of his revolutionary act. Instead he wrote about it secretly, leaving his account to Christopher after his death, along with a sealed pink folder. It was in that folder that the Roger revealed his final wish, for Christopher to tell his remarkable story.A hugely moving and powerful story about sexuality, disability, friendship, isolation, love and more, The Light of Day is a vital piece of missing history about a brave revolutionary in the fight for equality.
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Until the Last - Mike Shackle
THE TIME HAS COME. SEKINOWARI - THE LAST WAR - HAS ARRIVED. The breakneck conclusion to the trilogy that started with We Are the Dead. To beat the ultimate evil, sometimes the price is more than you can pay . . . The war with the Egril has changed Tinnstra forever. A coward no more, she #39;ll go to any length to defeat every last one of her enemies. Zorique has grown into her powers. It #39;s time for her to lead her army into Jia and spearhead the fight for her homeland. But at what cost? The Egril emperor Raaku - the Son of Kage himself - is waiting for them. And he intends to destroy Zorique, Tinnstra and all their allies. They will need to put everything on the line if Jia hopes to see the dawn. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PRAISE FOR THE LAST WAR: #39;Like Tarantino crossed with David Gemmell #39; Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones #39;Dark, brutal, wonderful #39; Nick Martell, author of The Two-Faced Queen #39;A must-read for all fans of the genre #39; The Chronicler #39;Heart-hammering #39; Novel Notions #39;Staggering, marvellous and gripping #39; Grimdark Magazine #39;An adventure that #39;s rich in darkness and bloodshed #39; SFX
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The Watchers - Stephen Alford
The acclaimed and enthralling story of the dark side of Elizabethan rule, from Stephen AlfordElizabeth I s reign is known as a golden age, yet to much of Europe she was a Jezebel and heretic who had to be destroyed. The Watchers is a thrilling portrayal of the secret state that sought to protect the Queen; a shadow world of spies, codebreakers, agent provocateurs and confidence-men who would stop at nothing to defend the realm.Reviews: Forget Le Carré, Deighton and the rest - this is more enthralling than any modern spy fiction Daily Telegraph Absorbing and closely documented ... Alford vividly evokes this murky world of codes, ciphers, invisible ink, intercepted letters, aliases, disguises, forgeries and instructions to burn after reading ... flowing narrative [and] crisp judments ... engrossing Guardian [Alford] has brought a dash of le Carré to the 16th century The Times (Book of the Week) A vivid and staggeringly well-researched portrait of the sinister side of Elizabethan England ... This is a spectacular book. It sheds new light on plots that most historians have ceased to explore and brings less famous conspiracies to the attention of the general reading public Herald Fascinating ... If you want to know the inside story of this struggle, the dark heart of calculation and the fight for survival, then this is the book to read. I know no better SpectatorAbout the author:Stephen Alford is the author of the acclaimed biography Burghley: William Cecil at the Court of Elizabeth I and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He taught for fifteen years at Cambridge University, where he was a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of History and a Fellow of King s College. He is now Professor of Early Modern British History in the University of Leeds.
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The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn - Robert Watson
The most horrific struggle of the American Revolution occurred just 100 yards off New York, where more men died aboard a rotting prison ship than were lost to combat during the entirety of the war. Moored off the coast of Brooklyn until the end of the war, the derelict ship, the HMS Jersey, was a living hell for thousands of Americans either captured by the British or accused of disloyalty. Crammed below deck -- a shocking one thousand at a time -- without light or fresh air, the prisoners were scarcely fed food and water. Disease ran rampant and human waste fouled the air as prisoners suffered mightily at the hands of brutal British and Hessian guards. Throughout the colonies, the mere mention of the ship sparked fear and loathing of British troops. It also sparked a backlash of outrage as newspapers everywhere described the horrors onboard the ghostly ship. This shocking event, much like the better-known Boston Massacre before it, ended up rallying public support for the war. Revealing for the first time hundreds of accounts culled from old newspapers, diaries, and military reports, award-winning historian Robert P. Watson follows the lives and ordeals of the ship s few survivors to tell the astonishing story of the cursed ship that killed thousands of Americans and yet helped secure victory in the fight for independence.
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Separate No More: The Long Road to Brown v. Board of Education (Scholastic Focus)
Critically acclaimed author Lawrence Goldstone offers an affecting portrait of the road to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case, which significantly shaped the United States and effectively ended segregation. Since 1896, in the landmark outcome of Plessy v. Ferguson, the doctrine of separate but equal had been considered acceptable under the United States Constitution. African American and white populations were thus segregated, attending different schools, living in different neighborhoods, and even drinking from different water fountains. However, as African Americans found themselves lacking opportunity and living under the constant menace of mob violence, it was becoming increasingly apparent that segregation was not only unjust, but dangerous.Fighting to turn the tide against racial oppression, revolutionaries rose up all over America, from Booker T. Washington to W. E. B. Du Bois. They formed coalitions of some of the greatest legal minds and activists, who carefully strategized how to combat the racist judicial system. These efforts would be rewarded in the groundbreaking cases of 1952-1954 known collectively as Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, in which the US Supreme Court would decide, once and for all, the legality of segregation -- and on which side of history the United States would stand.In this thrilling examination of the path to Brown v. Board of Education, Constitutional law scholar Lawrence Goldstone highlights the key trials and players in the fight for integration. Written with a deft hand, this story of social justice will remind readers, young and old, of the momentousness of the segregation hearings.
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The Curse of Monte Cristo - Carlton Holder, David Dabel
Journey to the beginnings of the bloody days of the Haitian Revolution, with a classic tale of revenge and reclamation, reimagined with a horror twist, in The Curse of Monte Cristo.France, 1788. Edmond Dantès, a Haitian of African descent and Parisian citizen has been sentenced to a life of hell at Château d #39;If for treason against the Ancien Régime. Once a man of faith, Edmond believes he’s been abandoned by God, and the only thing that keeps him going is his deep hatred of those who he believes have framed him. Faria, an older prisoner who becomes a mentor to Edmond, confesses, “I am not flesh of this realm. Your lust for revenge drew me here.” Together, they escape the prison and return to Saint Domingue, where the smell of rebellion is thick in the air. Edmond, once an enslaved man himself, thought he had escaped the colonized land and his past life for good, only to return as the wealthy and mysterious Count of Monte Cristo. In pursuit of his enemies – including Mercedes, once his fiancée – he finds his careful rage growing only more reckless and ravenous. Haydee, a young revolutionist, tries to use his fury for good, while Faria, drunk off the misery Edmond has caused, hungers for the fresh taste of innocent blood. As Edmond’s enemies begin to catch on to the count’s true identity, and the fight for liberation from the French colonists swells to a pop, Edmond must reckon with the deal he’s made with Faria. Is it any more sinister – or any different – than the pact he’s made with his own inner demons?
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Legion of the Damned - Sven Hassel
Sven Hassel s iconic war novel about the Russian Front. An extraordinary book, which has captured the attention of all of Europe - NEW YORK TIMES LEGION OF THE DAMNED is an incredible picture of totalitarianism, of stupefying injustice ... He is graphic, at times brilliantly so, but never brutal or bitter. He is, too, a first-rate storyteller - WASHINGTON POSTConvicted of deserting the German army, Sven Hassel is sent to a penal regiment on the Russian Front. He and his comrades are regarded as expendable, cannon fodder in the battle against the implacable Red Army. Outnumbered and outgunned, they fight their way across the frozen steppe...This iconic anti-war novel is a testament to the atrocities suffered by the lone soldier in the fight for survival.Sven Hassel s unflinching narrative is based on his own experiences in the German Army. He began writing his first novel, LEGION OF THE DAMNED in a prisoner of war camp at the end of the Second World War.
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The Pig: Tales and Recipes from the Kitchen Garden and Beyond - Robin Hutson
The Pig is a collection of restaurants with rooms in Hampshire, Devon, Dorset and Somerset - and soon in Kent, West Sussex and Cornwall. Now, everyone can enjoy The Pig from the comfort of their own homes. Among the pages of The Pig you will find an idiosyncratic, seasonal approach to the good life, with delicious recipes, how-to guides, tips, tricks and stories.Inside the pages of The Pig you will find: Classic recipes from Nan s rice pudding to proper fish pie, porchetta, gammon with parsley sauce, devilish devilled kidneys on toast, a right old eton mess and even a pink blancmange bunny.The Pig s Guide to Pigs from identifying different breeds and selecting the best cuts of meat to making your own sausages, crackling and charcuterie. How to pickle, forage and identify edible flowers and suggestions on how to bring the weird and wonderful vegetables, fruits and salads from the garden into the kitchen. Noble wine, simple food from classic cocktails to modern twists and all the best accompaniments. Interior design recreating the comfort and elegance of The Pig at home.Setting the scene, The Pigs top tips on hosting your own festivals, summer feasts and winter gatherings, including creating the perfect playlist to the best recipes to cook outdoors. Praise for the book: For us at home, the cookbook provides the perfect inspiration. The Telegraph Magazine Praise for The Pig Hotels:Rick Stein: Dinner, bed and breakfast at The Pig, any Pig, is a comforting thought of some lovely flavoured pork, a British abundance of vegetables and some fabulous red wine. The Sunday Times: There isn t a trace of cynicism here - just enthusiasm, craft and people who love what they do, creating a place you really, really don t want to leave. The Financial Times Some inherited memory of a weekend with grandparents I never had... a little bohemian, and unbelievably good at cooking. Tom Parker Bowles: The Pig revolutionised the country house hotel, creating a true home away from home. No pomp or pretence, just beautiful rooms and magnificent food with produce from their own kitchen gardens. Where The Pig goes, the others follow.
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The Phoenix Agenda - J.C. Ryan
A world under surveillance. A population under control. A conspiracy too big to stop? When a ruthless organisation called the Supreme Council seizes control of the world, they implement a chipping program designed to monitor and manipulate the population. Their plan is clearâ ”use advanced technology and the power of misinformation to tighten their grip on society and eliminate all opposition. As the Supreme Council enforces its rule, former President Nigel Harper delivers a dire warning: The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal, with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Under absolute despotism, it is not just their rightâ ”it is their dutyâ ”to throw off such a government and provide new guards for their future security. Â This is not just a struggle for freedom. Â This is a Second War of Independenceâ ”not only for the liberation of the United States but for the entire world. With time running out, Daniel Rossler and his team at the Rossler Foundation must uncover the truth behind the Supreme Councilâ ™s terrifying technology and find a way to dismantle their control. But with powerful enemies closing in, the fight for freedom may come at a greater cost than anyone ever imagined. The Phoenix Agenda is the electrifying sixth installment in JC Ryanâ ™s acclaimed Rossler Foundation Mystery series, where technology, power and resistance collide in a high-stakes battle for the future of humanity. ________________________________________________________ Â Praise for the Rossler Foundation Mystery series: Â ? ? ? ? ? JC Ryan is a genius!? ? ? ? ? Action and thrills there are aplenty... Thought provoking too. ? ? ? ? ? ...a hit em hard while running book. I couldn t put it down. ? ? ? ? ? A spellbinding novel that brings forth both tears and hope... ? ? ? ? ? Another winner!? ? ? ? ? Another fantastic book by JC Ryan!
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The Light of Day - Christopher Stephens, Louise Radnofsky
Your book is the really good book. Just one that Roger Butler would have wanted - Sir Ian McKellen Absorbing and often very moving - Peter Parker, Spectator Sir, we are homosexuals . . . So began the letter penned by Roger Butler and sent to several British newspaper editors - some of whom were so shocked they thought it was a hoax - in June 1960. Writing such a letter seven years before the decriminalisation of homosexuality was a radical and dangerous move. It was a risk that set a major milestone in the fight for gay rights - one that has been almost entirely forgotten.This is the story of the first man to come out voluntarily, using his own name, to the entire British public, a decade before activists started petitioning gay people everywhere to come out proud . Taking us through a criminalised underworld of gay pubs, parties and activist meetings, The Light of Day charts how Roger helped bring about the legalisation of homosexuality, but soon found himself marginalised from the movement he kickstarted after losing his sight in his early 30s.Enter Christopher - a student asked to visit and read to an old, blind man at the beginning of a new century. As their intergenerational friendship bloomed, Roger came to trust Christopher with his most precious possession: memoirs of his revolutionary past, locked away in his home. After Roger s death, Christopher opened a series of unsent letters, left in a pink folder, addressed to him. They contained Roger s final wish, for Christopher finally to bring his remarkable, hidden story into the light of day. Remarkable . . . a splendidly sprawling part biography, part autobiography, part history and part social commentary . . . the result, a true account, benefits greatly from a lightness, a candour untethered to any agenda or argument - Times Literary Supplement Faithfully and beautifully told - Mail on Sunday
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Beyond the Wall - Bidisha
Through the voices of those who live it, Beyond the Wall unveils the everyday realities of occupation, resilience, and the fight for dignity in Palestine. Their voices come from Bethlehem and Hebron. You can hear them from Jerusalem to Nazareth, and witness their protests in Gaza and Ramallah. From the refugee camps in the West Bank, you can hear the voices of the Palestinian people call out to demand self-determination and a better quality of life. But outside of Israel and the occupied territories, these individual voices are rarely heardâ ”until now. In Beyond the Wall: Writing a Path through Palestine, internationally renowned feminist critic and writer Bidisha collects the testimonies of an occupied peopleâ ”ordinary citizens, activists, and childrenâ ”alongside those of international aid workers and foreign visitors for a revelatory look at a population on the margins. Called â œbeautifully belligerent, [and] fiercely intelligentâ by The Independent and a â œdazzlingly creative writerâ by the London Times, Bidisha amplifies the voices of the Palestinian people in this book and lends them her own considerable strength.
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Daughters of the Nile - Zahra Barri
Original, compelling, witty and historically illuminating – hilarious and essential reading. — Helen Lederer, comedian, actress and founder of Comedy Women in PrintParis, 1940. The course of Fatiha Bin-Khalid’s life is changed forever when she befriends the Muslim feminist Doria Shafik. But after returning to Egypt and dedicating years to the fight for women’s rights, she struggles to reconcile her political ideals with the realities of motherhood.Cairo, 1966. After being publicly shamed when her relationship with a bisexual boyfriend is revealed, Fatiha’s daughter is faced with an impossible decision. Should Yasminah accept a life she didn’t choose, or will she leave her home and country in pursuit of independence?Bristol, 2011. British-born Nadia is battling with an identity crisis and a severe case of herpes. Feeling unfulfilled (and after a particularly disastrous one-night stand), she moves in with her old-fashioned Aunt Yasminah and realises that she must discover her purpose in the modern world before it’s too late.Following the lives of three women from the Bin-Khalid family, Daughters of the Nile is an original and darkly funny novel that examines the enduring strength of female bonds. These women are no strangers to adversity, but they must learn from the past and relearn shame and shamelessness to radically change their futures.Everyone’s talking about Daughters of the Nile... A writer to watch. — @ElementaryMyDear_ Mesmerising. — @alicetheunique Not to be missed. — @Silvia_reviews A true gem. — @stratospherekawaiigirl
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The Suffragette Story and the Pankhurst Family - Siobhan Colgan
With their founding of the suffragette movement and passionate pursuit of votes for women, Emmeline Pankhurst and her three daughters⠔Christabel, Sylvia and Adela⠔forever altered the course of British history. This book offers a compelling exploration of their pivotal role in the women⠙s suffrage movement while uncovering the personal stories behind these trailblazing women. What motivated this post-Victorian middle-class family to risk everything⠔their reputations, their livelihoods, even their very lives⠔for the cause of female suffrage?Through an intimate examination of their relationships with one another, as well as with those who inspired and challenged them, this book reveals the love, resentments and ruthlessness that stirred these four women into action. Emmeline and her daughters were far from alone in the fight for suffrage, and the contributions of many of the exceptional women and men who supported them are highlighted here. Nevertheless, it is the Pankhurst⠙s extraordinary journey that lies at the heart of this story. Above all, this is a look into one remarkable family whose struggles and sacrifices ultimately left a lasting mark on history.
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The Intersectional Environmentalist - Leah Thomas
Essential brain food Condé Nast Traveler As much a manifesto as a guide Los Angeles Times Read this book and save the planet Soho House NotesTHE GUIDE TO A MORE JUST FUTURE FOR EVERYONE - FROM THE TIME100 NEXT AND FORBES 30 UNDER 30 RISING STAR.It will take all of us to save the planet.The fight for climate justice is inextricably linked to the movement for social justice, and real change will only come if we bring everyone along. Offering an indispensable primer for anyone wanting to make a difference and featuring empowering insight from activists around the globe, this is a call to action on the issue that will define a generation.
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The Animals of Farthing Wood - Colin Dann
Both heart-wrenching and heart-warming, The Animals of Farthing Wood is a classic story of animal adventure and the fight for survival.â ˜We must all find a new home. Now â “ before itâ ™s too late!â ™Farthing Wood is being bulldozed, and thereâ ™s a drought. Fox, Badger, Toad, Tawny Owl, Mole and the other animals must band together and set off to a far-away nature reserve. Their journey is full of adventure and fraught with disasters, and the animals must work together to survive.The Animals of Farthing Wood is one of the most popular animal stories in childrenâ ™s literature and is still in print nearly 40 years after first publication.This edition features cover art by award-winning illustrator, Sam Usher and special bonus contentl including a Q A with Colin Dann.â ˜The Animals of Farthing Wood always made me very happyâ ™ â “ Alison Flood, Guardian
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Robert The Bruce: King Of Scots - Ronald McNair Scott
Robert the Bruce had himself crowned King of Scots at Scone on a frozen March morning in 1306. After years of struggle, Scotland had been reduced to a vassal state by Edward I of England and its people lived in poverty. On the day he seized the crown Bruce renewed the fight for Scotland s freedom, and let forth a battle cry that would echo through the centuries. Using contemporary accounts, Ronald McNair Scott tells the story of Scotland s legendary leader, and one of Europe s most remarkable medieval kings. It is a story with episodes as romantic as those of King Arthur, but also one which belongs in the annals of Scottish History, and has shaped a nation.
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The Grid - Nick Cook
A highly original, electrifying read The Times A stylish, riveting thriller Daily Mail An assured page-turner ... it combines action and foreign locations with big ideas a la Dan Brown Sunday TimesThe US President Thompson has been dreaming of his own death. A repeating nightmare that hounds him night after night that he can t ignore: something tells him it s not just a dream, it feels too real.Thompson s doctor, military psychiatrist Josh Cain, is summoned to a church tower near the White House. He thinks he is there to talk down another suicidal ex-Marine. But the man he finds tells him of a plot to kill Thompson, revealing secrets he can t possibly have known - just seconds before a sniper s bullet takes him out . . .Battles have been fought man to man, then machine to machine, and even in cyberspace. But now there is a different battlefield emerging: human consciousness and the fight for our minds.What readers are saying:***** A classy, intelligent and reflective investigative thriller. ***** A layered plot, engaging characters and a spine chilling ring of truth to the plot, which lured me in and kept me trapped until the final page. ***** A real page turner with plenty of surprises and twists. Great read. ***** THE BEST BOOK THAT I VE READ ALL YEAR!
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The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks - Dr Sheila Kanani
Rosa Parks was:An activist A campaigner for equal rights An inspirationRosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today, in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her extraordinary story to life.Explore other extraordinary lives:The Extraordinary Life of Stephen HawkingThe Extraordinary Life of Michelle ObamaThe Extraordinary Life of Katherine JohnsonThe Extraordinary Life of Mahatma GandhiThe Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing The Extraordinary Life of Serena WilliamsThe Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela
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The Cost of Fear - Meg Stone
A violence prevention expert helps targets of gender-based violence discern fact from fiction around what keeps us safe and support social changePersonal safety shouldn’t mean living in fear, nor should it come at the expense of political progress.Questionable advice to avoid violence, like “don’t go shopping alone,” comes mostly from the police or other men in authority. But gender-based violence is often enacted in the most intimate spheres of our lives, not when we’re out grocery shopping. To stop this violence, we need strategies that are just as intimate.In The Cost of Fear, nationally recognized violence prevention expert Meg Stone helps readers separate fact from fiction. It’s full of practical, research-based strategies that readers can use to keep themselves and their communities safer. Increased safety comes from developing the skills to resist coercive control, especially from people we know or people in authority, not from complying with rigid rules or avoiding homeless people on the street.This deeply researched book draws timely connections between personal safety and political change—from Latina organizers in California working to stop sexual violence against night shift janitorial workers to teenage girls who call out double standards.Work to change laws and change people’s minds is essential, but without practical strategies, the change is incomplete. The Cost of Fear will show us how we can make safety choices that expand our worlds and contribute to the fight for social justice.
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The Devil
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE UNPICKING When whispers of abuse at Arrol s department store reach Mabel, a determined policewoman, she knows she must act. Enlisting the help of Johnnie, a cunning thief, and Beatrice, a savvy businesswoman, they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth.Set against the backdrop of 1920s Glasgow, where women s voices are often silenced, this thrilling tale weaves together crime, justice, and the fight for equality. As the trio inches closer to exposing the scandal, they realize that in a world where women are rarely believed, their very lives may be at stake.
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Precious Metal: From the World of Little Bird - Darcy Van Poelgeest
Thirty-five years before the events of LITTLE BIRD, VOL. 1: THE FIGHT FOR ELDER S HOPE, disillusioned mod-tracker MaxWeaver s routine hunt for a modified child takes a grisly and unexpected turn. Now, saddled with an unpredictable mod whomay be the key to unlocking his missing memories, Max will soon find that he isnâ ™t the only one interested in the childâ ™s uniqueabilities - and if he wants to know more, it ll cost him everything. In fact, the future may well depend on it.Eisner Award-winning creative team DARCY VAN POELGEEST and IAN BERTRAM reunite for their gripping return to thedystopian American Empire.
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How the Railways Will Fix the Future - Gareth Dennis
Railway engineer and transport policy specialist Gareth Dennis shows why the railways arekey to the fight for a better world for us all.
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The League of Socialist Artists - Maureen Scott
Maureen Scott, the revolutionary artist whose work opened Tate s acclaimed Women in Revolt! exhibition, was the driving force behind The League of Socialist Artists. Through her art and visionary writings, she offers a powerful call to reimagine our lives and unite in the fight for meaningful change.
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Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice: - Ilene Cooper
Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice shows young readers how the former First Lady evolved from a poor little rich girl to a protector and advocate for those without a voice. Though now seen as a cultural icon, she was a woman deeply insecure about her looks and her role in the world. But by recognizing her fears and constantly striving to overcome her prejudices, she used her proximity to presidents and her own power to aid in the fight for Civil Rights and other important causes. This biography gives readers a fresh perspective on her extraordinary life. It includes a timeline, biography, index, and many historic photographs. Â
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A Fairytale for Everyone - M. Nagy Boldizsár
The inclusive LGBTQ+ fairytale collection that has grabbed headlines across the world!Powerful princesses that slay giants,and beautiful princes that find true love.Heroes come in all shapes and sizes in these tales of old and new.Celebrating a multitude of ethnicities, genders and sexualities, this sparkling collection of 17 short stories takes new and familiar fairy tales and reimagines them in contemporary and inclusive light.The collection was originally published in Hungary,where the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters sparked political controversy. It quickly became an important symbol in the fight for equality and against discrimination in Hungary and enjoyed a vast wave of support both within and outside the country.â œI wish I could have read this book when I was a child.â â “ Sir Ian McKellenA Fairytale For Everyone is the winner of an English PEN Translates Award.
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Rhythms of Renewal - Rebekah Lyons
If you re ready to conquer stress and embrace the peace that your soul longs for, New York Times bestseller Rhythms of Renewal is your new go-to guide to transforming your life, one day at a time. Join Rebekah Lyons as she invites you to trade your anxiety for the vibrant life you were meant to live through four profound rhythms: rest, restore, connect, and create. As a society, we are in the throes of a collective panic attack. Anxiety and loneliness are on the rise, with 77% of our population experiencing physical symptoms of stress on a regular basis. We feel pressure chasing careers, security, and keeping up. We worry about health, politics, and many other complexities we can t control. Eventually we find our minds spinning, trying to cope or manage a low hum of anxiety unlike anything we ve ever experienced. But Rebekah reminds us that it doesn t have to stay this way.Rebekah draws from her own battle with depression and anxiety to share a pathway to establish four life-giving rhythms that quiet inner chaos and make room for you to flourish. By taking time to truly rest, restore, connect, and create, you will discover how to:Lead with vulnerabilityTake charge of your emotional health and inspire your loved ones to do the sameOvercome anxiety by establishing daily habits that keep you mentally and physically strongFind joy through restored relationships in your family and communityWalk in confidence with the unique gifts you have to offer the worldBuild these rhythms into your daily life--no matter what you re facing You deserve to break the cycle of anxiety, restore balance in your hectic life, and live each day to the fullest. Let Rebekah be your guide as you learn firsthand how these spiritual rhythms can enable you to finally live a life full of peace, passion, and purpose.
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Tales from the Wilds of New Jersey - Ted Lyons
In Tales from the Wilds of New Jersey, Ted Lyons invites the reader into the wonder years, coming of age adventures/discoveries of a Jersey kid whom you will undoubtedly come to recognize in one form or another. Ted: We re all here, sharing the planet for a nano second, just trying to get through it! So, of course, similar life experiences are unavoidable. In one-to-three-page chapters, Ted shares the rough and tumble life of a boy navigating his way through childhood, adolescence and finally stumbling into adulthood realizing that he s Peter Pan in a world full of responsible grownups! The stories are largely autobiographical, and true, to the extent that memory would allow. Included in the pages of TFTWONJ are a modest scattering of original poems, jokes, and song lyrics along with skewed observations of life, just to keep the reader off balance. The tales are regaled with humor and honesty, as seen through the nostalgic prism of rose colored glasses. If you don t see yourself, or someone you know, inside the wilds .... look again....
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The One You Fight For - Roni Loren
Twelve years ago, tragedy struck a sleepy Texas town. Only a small number of those impacted survivedâ ”a group the media dubbed The Ones Who Got Away. This is their story.NEVER ADMIT THE TRUTH: Taryn Landry was there that awful night Long Acre changed from the name of a town to the title of a national tragedy. Everyone knows she lost her younger sister. No one knows it was all her faultâ ”or the guilt she carries with her every day.NEVER LOOK BACK: As the older brother of the troubled shooter, Shaw Miller has spent more than a decade dealing with the fallout. After losing everythingâ ”his chance at Olympic gold, his family, almost his sanityâ ”he s changed his name, his look, and he s finally starting a new life free from the shadow of the horrible thing his brother did.Shaw and Taryn weren t meant to meet each other. They weren t meant to fall in love. Now they re left grappling with undeniable feelings, both of them wondering: When the world defines you by a tragedy, how do you defy the odds to build your own happy ending?By turns heart-wrenching and deeply romantic, this award-winning spicy contemporary romance will challenge the way you see life, love, and happily ever after.?Readers are raving about this white-hot, deeply emotional survival romance: Phenomenal. Gets my highest recommendation! â ”LORELEI JAMES, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Unforgettableâ ¦ Roni Loren at her best! â ”KRISTEN CALLIHAN, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Unique, swoony, and lively. The Ones Who Got Away is the best kind of second-chance romance! â ”SARINA BOWEN, USA Today bestselling author The Ones Who Got Away is EXACTLY what I love in romance; angsty, hot, conflicted, funny! Roni Loren delivers on all of it! Don t let this book get away! â ”M. O KEEFE, USA Today bestselling authorThe Ones Who Got Away:The Ones Who Got Away, book 1The One You Can t Forget, book 2The One You Fight For, book 3The One for You, book 4
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Sitting Pretty - Rebekah Taussig
A memoir-in-essays from disability advocate and creator of the Instagram account @sitting_pretty Rebekah Taussig, processing a lifetime of memories to paint a beautiful, nuanced portrait of a body that looks and moves differently than most.Growing up as a paralyzed girl during the 90s and early 2000s, Rebekah Taussig only saw disability depicted as something monstrous (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), inspirational (Helen Keller), or angelic (Forrest Gump). None of this felt right; and as she got older, she longed for more stories that allowed disability to be complex and ordinary, uncomfortable and fine, painful and fulfilling.Writing about the rhythms and textures of what it means to live in a body that doesnÂ’t fit, Rebekah reflects on everything from the complications of kindness and charity, living both independently and dependently, experiencing intimacy, and how the pervasiveness of ableism in our everyday media directly translates to everyday life. Disability affects all of us, directly or indirectly, at one point or another. By exploring this truth in poignant and lyrical essays, Taussig illustrates the need for more stories and more voices to understand the diversity of humanity. Sitting Pretty challenges us as a society to be patient and vigilant, practical and imaginative, kind and relentless, as we set to work to write an entirely different story.
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The Way of the Fight - Georges St-Pierre
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the world’s most popular UFC fighter, Georges “Rush” St. Pierre, comes a startlingly honest portrait of a fighter’s journey, highlighting the lessons that propelled his rise from bullying victim to internationally celebrated athlete and champion.There’s more to winning battles than fists and feetFor world-renowned professional fighter Georges St-Pierre, the greatest asset is not physical strength or athleticism—it’s a sense of purpose. From his beginnings as a small, mercilessly bullied child first discovering karate to his years as a struggling garbage collector who spent all his free time in the gym, his hard-fought rise in the sport of mixed martial arts, and his long, painful recovery from a career-threatening injury, Georges never lost sight of his ambition to become the greatest martial artist of all time. In The Way of the Fight, Georges for the first time reveals what propelled him not only to become a champion but to embrace obstacles as opportunities to build character.The Way of the Fight is an inspirational look into the mindset of a master. To Georges, all life is competition, and there’s no more perfect metaphor for competition than the life of a fighter. He explains the value of discipline, risk and even fear, with the wisdom of one who knows that nothing is assured—his next fight could always be his last. Drawing inspiration from fighting legends, Eastern philosophy and a trusted inner circle, The Way of the Fight is a powerful, life-changing guide to living with purpose and finding the way to accomplish your loftiest goals.
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