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  A Strange Whim of the Sea - The...

  Tim Loughman

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  On January 16, 1944, the submarine rescue vessel USS Macaw (ASR-11) ran aground at Midway Atoll while attempting to get a towing line to the stranded submarine USS Flier (SS-250). The Flier was pulled free six days later, but another three weeks of salvage efforts failed to dislodge the Macaw. Then on February 12, the sea accomplished that task, nudging the ship into deeper water. 
   
   
   
  As night fell and the ship slowly sank, the twenty-two men on board sought refuge in the pilot house. By about 0230 Sunday, that compartment having flooded almost entirely, Burton gave the order to open the portside door and make for the foremast. Five of the men, including Burton himself, died, as did three sailors from the base at Midway in a pair of unauthorized and effectively suicidal rescue attempts that morning. 
   
   
   
  This book traces the lives of the Macaw and her enigmatic captain, from birth on San Francisco Bay to death at Midway. Ultimately, for Paul Burton and the Macaw the real enemy was the sea, and in a deadly denouement told here in riveting detail, the sea won. Highlighting the underreported role auxiliary vessels played in the war, A Strange Whim of the Sea should engage the military historian and layperson alike with the previously untold story it tells of struggle, sacrifice, death, and survival in the Pacific in World War II.

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  The Insider - How the Kiplinger...

  Rob Wells

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  When Willard M. Kiplinger launched the groundbreaking Kiplinger Washington Letter in 1923, he left the sidelines of traditional journalism to strike out on his own. With a specialized knowledge of finance and close connections to top Washington officials, Kiplinger was uniquely positioned to tell deeper truths about the intersections between government and business. With careful reporting and insider access, he delivered perceptive analysis and forecasts of business, economic, and political news to busy business executives, and the newsletter's readership grew exponentially over the coming decades. 
   
   
   
  More than just a pioneering business journalist, Kiplinger emerged as a quiet but powerful link between the worlds of Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt, and used his Letter to play a little-known but influential role in the New Deal. Part journalism history, part biography, and part democratic chronicle, The Insider offers a well-written and deeply researched portrayal of how Kiplinger not only developed a widely read newsletter that launched a business publishing empire but also how he forged a new role for the journalist as political actor.

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  The Leader's Guide to Speaking...

  John Baldoni

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  Whether in a meeting or a presentation, a watercooler conversation or a formal speech, a leader’s most important job is to. 
  Your idea may be groundbreaking. The potential profits might be exhilarating. The time to act may be right now, but if you’re not able to craft and deliver a clear message that doesn’t lead the audience to gain your perspective, that can be the difference between your pitch being transformational and becoming forgettable. 
  Executive coach and leadership expert John Baldoni provides this concise tool kit containing more than 100 practical tips for creating and communicating meaningful messages with presence and authority. 
  In The Leader's Guide to Speaking with Presence, you will discover how to:Present their ideas clearly and provide contextRadiate confidence and put the audience at easeRefine their deliveryUse stories to inform, involve, and inspireLeverage the energy of any roomConvey optimism tempered with reality to gain buy-inTurn PowerPoint presentations into performances 
  When a leader learns to own the room with an authentic and persuasive speech, the audience will become putty in their hands. The Leader's Guide to Speaking with Presence helps leaders achieve the kind of genuine presence that evolves into lasting trust and quantifiable influence.

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  From Shattered to Restored -...

  Nanette V Larson

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  In this stunningly transparent memoir, Nanette Larson shares her journey from a life of constant hopelessness and despair, deep depression, crippling anxiety, and suicidality to one full of victorious hope and purpose. Realizing that she had allowed the labels that had been pasted upon her by medical professionals and society alike to define who she was, Nanette changed her perspective by seeing herself through the eyes of her Maker. Taking control of her thoughts was only the first step of a winding road to wellness, however. As a mental health professional herself, Nanette now shares with her readers the techniques that helped her address every part of her being - spirit, soul, and body. From distressed patient to nationally recognized deputy director and ambassador of Wellness and Recovery Services for the Illinois Division of Mental Health, Nanette is living proof that full recovery from mental health issues is, indeed, possible, and a successful, happy, healthy life can be found on the other side of the struggle.

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  The Exam - Life Is Only A Test...

  Dr. A. L. Williams

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  A. Lyons Williams was born and raised in North Philadelphia, a neighborhood that produced many famous Jazz and RnB singers, actors, dancers and ministers. 
  At the age of 7, he felt the call to ministry. However, it wasn't until age 17 that he began studying various denominations. Those studies led to him receiving ministerial credentials and ordinations from various ministerial organizations and serving in various capacities as associate minister, assistant pastor, and pastor. In later years, he co-founded the MCM Ministries, and co-hosted its local radio broadcast. 
  As a veteran of both Army and the Navy, he was honorably discharged from both. He has a doctorate in theology from Destiny Christian University. 
  He also holds a degree in fashion design and tailoring (which caused him to co-found the "MiRube Fashion Co." along with designer, Mia MiRube) He ultimately chose to totally embrace his first loves: ministry and creative writing. He is the pastor/teacher of G.R.O.W.T.H. Ministries Int.

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  Collected Articles of Frederick...

  Frederick Douglass

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  Frederick Douglass's 'Collected Articles' compiles powerful writings from the iconic abolitionist and statesman. From poignant narratives on slavery to impassioned calls for justice, Douglass's eloquent prose captures the essence of his tireless advocacy for freedom, equality, and human rights. This anthology stands as a testament to Douglass's indomitable spirit and enduring impact on the fight against oppression, making it a timeless repository of wisdom and activism. Read in English, unabridged.

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