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  Rise Above - Surviving...

  John Melnick

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  This book is about an award-winning entrepreneur who suffered from bouts of depression. One day, he attempted to suicide by walking into a river — fully dressed in a business suit. At the last minute, he decided to save himself and swam back to shore. "Rise Above" details John Melnick’s difficult childhood with a controlling mother, his business rise, his bouts with depression, his attempted suicide, his recovery in hospital, and his ongoing strategies to stay mentally healthy. Here is what professionals in the field are saying about this book: 
  "Rise Above" is courageous, inspiring, and heartwarming. John boldly takes readers through the experience of his downward trajectory, attempting suicide, and then finding the supports, tools and insights for recovering. This book is highly recommended for people experiencing depression and for those who love them. (Kathleen Thompson, PhD, MSW, RSW)

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  The Whale Hunters

  Sebastian Junger

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  This piece, which appeared in Outside magazine in 1995 and was originally recorded for "Rough Water: Stories of Survival From The Sea," is about an old man, a Bequian harpooner, who uses a wooden sailboat to hunt humpback whales. The piece is an elegy of sorts--an unsentimental lament for something lost.

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  The Invasion of Italy - How the...

  Sage Winters

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  The invasion of Italy was one of the pivotal campaigns of World War II, playing a crucial role in the eventual Allied victory in Europe. Southern Europe, particularly Italy, was seen as a gateway for the Allies to weaken Nazi forces, divert their attention from the Eastern Front, and eventually push towards Germany. But the road to Italy was not a simple or straightforward one. It was a strategic decision shaped by both military considerations and political imperatives. 
    
  Following the successful invasion of North Africa and the defeat of Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the Allies were left with a significant question: what would be their next move? While the focus remained on the ultimate goal of defeating Nazi Germany, the question of how best to proceed in the Mediterranean theater became a subject of intense debate. Some leaders, particularly in the United Kingdom, advocated for an immediate assault on France through a cross-channel invasion, while others, notably U.S. leaders, saw the conquest of Italy as an essential stepping stone toward that final invasion. 
    
  Italy's location in the heart of the Mediterranean made it a prime target for an invasion. Not only did it offer a direct path into Europe, but it also served as a critical base for Axis operations. The Italian peninsula was seen as both a vulnerable and strategically significant part of the Axis defense. The Allies understood that by attacking Italy, they would draw German resources away from the Eastern Front, weaken Axis control of the Mediterranean, and force Italy to the negotiating table—if not outright force its surrender.

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  My Dream Date - A Hilarious...

  Casey Morales

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  I never thought I'd find him online . . . 
  . . . but the AOL gods have a sense of humor. 
  Months after first chatting, an IM popped up from a guy I barely remembered. We started talking and couldn't stop. When we met for coffee, we stayed for hours, but was that a spark or just the java? 
  No longer a newborn gay, Michael faces the man who could steal his breath simply by walking into a room. 
  Can this new love finally be his last? 
  Will a dream date turn into a real-life dream? 
  You'll love this story because everyone hopes to live this dream one day. 
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  My Dream Date is the fourth volume in the hilariously cheeky, best-selling Raised by Wolves series, a contemporary MM romance series about a newborn gay finding himself. It has hurt/comfort, found family, sexual awakening, first time gay, and a guy who finally realizes who he is and what he wants.

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  American Railroads

  John F. Stover

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  Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers.A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the United States, John F. Stover’s American Railroads traces their history from the first lines that helped eastern seaports capture western markets to today’s newly revitalized industry. Stover describes the growth of the railroads’ monopoly, with the consequent need for state and federal regulations; relates the vital part played by the railroads during the Civil War and the two World Wars; and charts the railroads’ decline due to the advent of air travel and trucking during the 1950s.In two new chapters, Stover recounts the remarkable recovery of the railroads, along with other pivotal events of the industry’s recent history. During the 1960s declining passenger traffic and excessive federal regulation led to the federally-financed creation of Amtrak to revive passenger service and Conrail to provide freight service on bankrupt northeastern railroads. The real savior for the railroads, though, proved to be the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, which brought prosperity to rail freight carriers by substantially deregulating the industry. By 1995, renewed railroad freight traffic had reached nearly twice its former peak in 1944.Bringing both a seasoned eye and new insights to bear on one of the most American of industries, Stover has produced the definitive history of railroads in the United States.

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  Meditations

  Marcus Aurelius

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  The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius present a profound and thought-provoking set of spiritual contemplations and practices that the emperor crafted while grappling with his self-discovery and quest for understanding the universe. Although initially intended for personal solace and motivation, Marcus Aurelius inadvertently produced one of the most esteemed philosophical works of all time: a timeless anthology consulted and revered by leaders, intellectuals, and individuals across generations.

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