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  Searching for Harry Chapin's...

  Pat Fenton

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  In "Searching for Harry Chapin’s America: Remember When the Music," journalist Pat Fenton describes his road trips to the towns and people that inspired Harry Chapin’s most renowned songs. While Fenton’s account includes exclusive interviews with Chapin’s family and associates, and an excerpt from Chapin’s unpublished writings, the audio adaptation includes actual cuts from Chapin's best-known songs. Composer and multi-instrumentalist David Amram, who narrates Fenton's chronicle, performs his own brief interludes of "incidental music," where he was inspired to do so.Harry Chapin (1942-1981) was a legendary top-charting American songwriter in the 1970s and ’80s. During his lifetime, Chapin was nominated twice for a Grammy Award: in 1972 for Best New Artist, and in 1974 for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance. In 2011, thirty years after his untimely death, Chapin’s Number One-charting song, “Cat’s In the Cradle,” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. "Searching for Harry Chapin’s America" was published on July 16, 2021, and is a fortieth-year commemoration of this musical icon’s tragic death in a car crash on July 16, 1981.  The audio adaptation follows a year later, in July, 2022, and extends the tribute to Chapin's legacy of songs and philanthropy."Like 'Don Quixote,' or 'On the Road,' Pat Fenton’s classic book takes you on an unforgettable series of journeys and makes you feel that you are now welcome to be with the people and places that Harry Chapin memorialized in his timeless songs."—David Amram, composer/multi-instrumentalist/author “A portrait of an age as well as an artist. Chapin was an American original who combined Walt Whitman’s lyric realism with Woody Guthrie’s passionate truth-telling. Fenton’s blend of sympathy, honesty, and insight gives us the man in full. Fenton’s talents as a master storyteller have never been on better display.” 	 —Peter Quinn, novelist/political historian

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  Angel in a Thorn Bush

  Rob Fynn

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  This is a story of a Marungu, as the white tribe is termed by the Shona, who’s ancestry go back in Africa six generations, brought up in Rhodesia, then left in 1964 at 18 yrs old to join the Queen’s Royal Navy. He was asked to leave when UDI was declared, Ian Smith’s Unilateral Declaration of Independence, when all Rhodesians in the British armed forces were now regarded as potential rebels by Harold Wilson’s government of the day. After pursuing his engineering degree at Bristol University, he finally returned driving across the African continent in a Land Rover, which led him into starting up a safari operation on Fothergill Island on Lake Kariba, bringing up his family through those turbulent years of the ‘70’s. His name is Rob Fynn 

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  Subtle Acts of Exclusion Second...

  Tiffany Jana, Michael Baran

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  An expanded edition of the first practical, nonjudgmental handbook for dealing with microaggressions, featuring examples, sample scripts, action plans, a new discussion and activity guide, and up-to-date suggestions for creating a culture of belonging in the workplace. 
   
  Overt discrimination is relatively easy to spot. But the less obvious but more common actions that make people feel left out or stigmatized in our workplaces, commonly called microaggressions, can be hard to identify and even harder to deal with. 
   
  The author use a clearer, more accurate term: subtle acts of exclusion (SAE). After all, people generally aren't trying to be aggressive-usually they're trying to say something nice, learn more about a person, or be funny. Bring accused of aggression shuts the conversation down, when you want to open it up.   
   
  This book features examples, tools, sample scripts, and action plans to help readers prevent subtle acts of aggression from happening, or deal with them when they do. Updated throughout, this second edition features: 
   
  -	A greatly expanded chapter on "intentional acts of inclusion"-actions for creating a sense of belonging. 
  -	A discussion and activity guide ideal for book clubs and training sessions 
  -	A new concluding chapter, Hope for Humanity 
   
  Whether in the form of stereotypes, assumptions, backhanded compliments, or objectification, SAEs are damaging to our coworkers, friends, and acquaintances. This book is your friendly, accessible, non-judgemental guide to creating a welcoming workplace.

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  CFA Level 1 Review - Get Ready...

  Jasper Thornewell

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  CFA Level 1 Review: Simplified Guide & Explanations Included 
  Are you aiming to advance in your career and strengthen your knowledge by successfully passing the CFA Exam? 
  Searching for a comprehensive guide that provides all the necessary elements to pass the CFA Level 1 Exam? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This guide serves as your definitive companion for deepening your understanding, applying your skills, and engaging in hands-on exercises. With this resource, you're geared for success. 
  Updated for the CFA Level 1 Exam Structure. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights about the CFA Level 1 Certification 
  - Detailed explanation of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 
  - Fruitful strategies for exam preparation and tackling 
  - Practice tests with answer keys in every section 
  Our guide distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage, which is essential for your exam victory. Concepts aren't merely skimmed; they are delved into with precision. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official CFA entity and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. 
  Designed with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our CFA Exam Guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to dense jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and begin your journey to CFA Level 1 Exam success!

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  The Basis of Morality

  Arthur Schopenhauer

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  "The Basis of Morality" by Arthur Schopenhauer presents a profound inquiry into the underpinnings of ethical behavior, challenging the Kantian premise of moral acts grounded in rationality. Schopenhauer argues that true morality stems from compassion, asserting that the capacity to empathize with the suffering of others is the sole source of good. Through rigorous analysis and critique, he explores the limitations of egoism and the concept of justice, ultimately proposing a moral philosophy that prioritizes the inherent value of all living beings. This philosophical treatise invites readers to reconsider the essence of moral actions and the nature of compassion's role in ethical life. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Enough: Book Summary and Analysis

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Enough, by Cassidy Hutchinson.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cassidy Hutchinson.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  Enough is a powerful, riveting memoir that takes listeners behind the scenes of the White House during one of the most tumultuous periods in modern American history. From a young, ambitious staffer’s rise to the inner circles of power to their moral reckoning during the chaotic final days of the Trump administration, this audiobook provides an intimate and unflinching look at leadership, accountability, and the courage to stand up for what is right.
   
  Through vivid storytelling and firsthand accounts, the author recounts their journey from an idealistic newcomer to a key witness of the events leading up to January 6, 2021. As the administration unraveled in the face of unprecedented challenges, the author faced their own crisis of conscience, grappling with loyalty, ethical dilemmas, and the heavy responsibility of speaking truth to power.
   
  Enough is more than a memoir; it’s a call to action. With a focus on resilience, integrity, and the importance of individual courage, the author inspires listeners to reflect on their own values and take bold steps to uphold them, even in the face of adversity.
   
  Perfect for listeners who seek inspiration, ethical leadership insights, or a deeper understanding of recent history, Enough is a compelling and thought-provoking listening experience that challenges us all to ask: When is it time to say, “Enough”?

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