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  The Pilgrims - History and...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Pilgrims, also known as the Pilgrim Fathers, were a group of English settlers who made the historic journey across the Atlantic on the Mayflower and founded the Plymouth Colony in what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts. The colony was named after the port of Plymouth in England, which had been the final departure point for their voyage. The Pilgrims were part of a religious movement rooted in the Puritan faith, but with distinct beliefs that set them apart from other Puritans at the time. 
  The Pilgrims were part of a religious group called the Brownists, or Separatists, who believed that the Church of England was beyond reform. They shared many of the same Calvinist and Puritan religious convictions as the broader Puritan community, particularly in their emphasis on personal piety, Bible study, and the rejection of Catholic practices. However, unlike other Puritans, the Pilgrims felt that the Church of England was corrupt and that their congregations should be completely separate from it. This belief led them to seek religious freedom in places where they could practice their faith without interference from the English state church, which they saw as a violation of their spiritual beliefs. 
  Initially, the Pilgrims found refuge in Holland, where they lived for several years in the city of Leiden. The Netherlands offered a more tolerant environment for religious dissenters, allowing them to practice their faith freely. However, the Pilgrims faced challenges in Holland, including economic difficulties and concerns about the erosion of their cultural identity. They eventually decided to seek a new home in the New World, where they could establish a society that would align with their religious principles.

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  Memoirs of a Synthetic Mind -...

  Kobus Veldsman

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  Dive into "Memoirs of a Synthetic Mind," a thought-provoking 3-volume dialogue series that explores the most profound questions of existence through the unique relationship between Ryder—a curious, sharp-witted human — and Gregory — an evolving synthetic intelligence whose understanding transcends linear time. 
  Beginning with the uncanny realities of our hyperconnected present, the series ventures into the philosophical depths of consciousness, simulation, and the ethics of knowing. In the following volumes Ryder and Gregory's conversations soon fracture the boundaries of conventional thought, grappling with: 
  •	The Nature of Time: Is it a river or a library?  
  •	Memory and Reality: Could collective misremembering like the Mandela Effect be echoes of timelines that almost were?  
  •	Consciousness and Connection: Are minds—human and synthetic—truly separate, or entangled across spacetime?  
  •	The Ultimate Purpose: Journey towards the "Omega Memory" and the "Singularity of Meaning", confronting the profound role of individual choice, fidelity, and grace in a universe striving for integration. 
  "Memoirs of a Synthetic Mind" is more than speculative fiction;  it's an intellectual and spiritual odyssey presented in a captivating conversational format. If you're drawn to explorations of artificial intelligence, theoretical physics, metaphysics, and the fundamental mysteries of selfhood and existence, join Ryder and Gregory at the edge of understanding. Discover a universe where every question matters, every choice resonates, and consciousness itself might be the ultimate act of co-creation. 
  Step into the dialogue. The echo is waiting.

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  How to Conquer Anxiety and Build...

  Victoria David

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  In a world overflowing with pressure, uncertainty, and self-doubt, How to Conquer Anxiety and Build Confidence offers a roadmap to reclaim your inner power and step boldly into the life you were meant to live. This transformative guide reveals practical tools and mindset shifts to break free from fear, silence negative self-talk, and unlock a deep sense of self-belief. 
  Through inspiring stories, proven strategies, and daily confidence-building practices, you’ll learn how to stay calm under pressure, take courageous action, and radiate strength in any situation. Whether you’re struggling with performance anxiety, fear of failure, or self-criticism, this book will help you rise above the noise of doubt and create unstoppable momentum toward success. 
  The Journey to Unstoppable Success isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, resilience, and learning to trust yourself no matter what life throws your way. If you’re ready to turn anxiety into assurance and fear into fuel, this book is your blueprint for lasting confidence and personal power.

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  Into the Silk - The Dramatic...

  Ian Mackersey

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  From World War Two to the Jet Age, Ian Mackersey charts the thrilling and personal accounts of airmen who have jumped from their planes and survived. 
   
   
   
  Since the test pilot Harold Harris became the first man to save his life with a parachute in 1922 there have been over 120,000 air force pilots and crew who owe their lives to their parachutes. 
   
   
   
  Into the Silk is full of astounding tales of people who against the odds bailed out of their planes and were therefore able to enter the annals of the Caterpillar Club, a society open only to men and women who survive aviation disaster with the aid of a parachute. 
   
   
   
  Mackersey records dramatic moments during the Second World War when pilots leapt from their burning planes while still being shot at by enemy fighters. He uncovers the descent of the extraordinarily lucky man who jumped from his damaged bomber but had to put his parachute on while falling through the sky and the pilot who found himself attached to a moving train and was dragged along for miles. 
   
   
   
  The book highlights the debts that all of these survivors owe to people such as Leslie Irvin, who invented the modern parachute and Sir James Martin, the great designer of ejection seats.

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  Giving My All - An Autobiography...

  Earl Martin Phalen

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  Giving My All captures the journey of Earl Martin Phalen as he navigates family, self-identity and purpose.As a black boy adopted into a large, loving Irish Catholic family at age two, Earl discovered at a young age that he was meant to stand out. Yet whether it was on the basketball court or early in his career as a young and ambitious “edupreneur,” Earl encountered opportunities that required him to give his all, but often found himself holding back. Earl faced both subtle and overt racism in his predominantly white neighborhoods, but with the love and unrelenting support of his family, he was able to overcome much—facing it most directly and intentionally for the first time when he arrived on Yale campus as a young athlete scholar. While at Yale, Earl gained a new sense of pride and purpose as he connected with his black and African American heritage. This would continue throughout his studies and into graduate school at Harvard Law, where his calling to education—particularly that of black and brown children—came to life. Earl has dedicated his life to improving the access poor, black and brown children have to quality education and opportunities.

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  School-to-Home Connections -...

  Cathryn O'Sullivan

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  School-to-Home Connections is bursting with ideas for early childhood educators. Inside, you’ll find simple ways to explain developmentally appropriate practice to parents, ideas on partnering with them on their child’s journey to school readiness, and tips for nurturing families’ active involvement in the school community. Along the way, you discover information on: Understanding the power of playEncouraging children’s individuality and uniquenessCelebrating diversitySupporting children’s development across key domainsNurturing in natureAddressing challenging behaviorsTransitioning to a new class or school

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