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  Woman Up!: Your Guide to Success...

  Anat Rapoport

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  Have you ever felt your career's trajectory was in someone else's hands? 
  In the male-dominated world of engineering, breaking through barriers and claiming your rightful place can seem like an impossible challenge. Yet for Anat Rapoport, this challenge was an opportunity, not just for her, but for women everywhere. 
  In 2015, she stood on the cusp of a significant promotion. With every project milestone achieved, deadline met, and positive feedback garnered, she felt ready. But was her career trajectory truly in her hands, or was it subject to the whims of superiors/ mercy of the higher-ups? An illuminating conversation with a friend shattered this illusion. The power, Anat realized, had always been hers. 
  In Woman Up!: Your Guide to Success in Engineering and Tech, Anat delves deep into her journey, detailing the internal and external obstacles women commonly face in their careers. Drawing from her rich experience in both corporate and startup spaces, she lays out strategies to tackle discrimination, loneliness, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. 
  The message is clear: your career's path isn't determined by others but by your own tenacity, decisions, and actions. 
  Don't just be a spectator of your own life. Take charge of your journey, and let Anat guide you every step of the way. 
  Get your copy now and redefine your path to success! 
  ANAT RAPOPORT, a distinguished leader in the tech arena, has ascended through the ranks, establishing herself as an authoritative voice and a beacon for women in engineering. As a VP at multiple companies, most of them are AI-based companies, her achievements speak for themselves. Armed with an MSc from Tel Aviv University and a stellar background with the Israel Defense Forces 8200.

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  Sparkling Future - A Parent's...

  Brian Gibson

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  Every parent dreams of nurturing confident, resilient, and successful children in a world brimming with endless possibilities. Sparkling Future: A Parent's Guide to Confident Kids is an extraordinary roadmap that offers a treasure trove of wisdom, strategies, and insights to help parents embark on this transformative journey. 
  Through the pages of this captivating guide, you will discover the essential principles and practices that lay the foundation for building unshakable confidence in your children. From cultivating a growth mindset to fostering resilience, the book delves into the power of positive communication, the art of constructive feedback, and the magic of nurturing a strong sense of purpose. 
  The author explores the delicate balance between nurturing independence and providing guidance, empowering parents to support their children as they navigate challenges and discover their unique strengths. With insightful anecdotes, real-life examples, and practical exercises, Sparkling Future creates an engaging and immersive experience that ensures parents can immediately apply the principles. 
  Whether you're a new parent seeking guidance or an experienced one looking for fresh insights, "Sparkling Future: A Parent's Guide to Confident Kids" is a beacon of inspiration and knowledge. This book will spark your imagination, fill your heart with hope, and equip you with the tools to guide your children toward a bright future filled with limitless possibilities.

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  Forgotten Souls - The Search for...

  Cheryl W. Thompson

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  NPR investigative journalist and the daughter of a Tuskegee Airman, Cheryl W. Thompson explores the stories of the 27 Tuskegee Airmen—the Black pilots who fought for America in WWII—who went missing in combat, the lives they lived, the reasons their planes went down, why the remains of all but two were never found, and the impact their disappearances had on their families and communities. 
    
  In 1945, World War II ended one of the deadliest conflicts in history. Geared for battle were nearly 1,000 trailblazing Black pilots trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field, an unrepentantly segregated facility in Alabama. Hailing from the Iowa cornfields to the Texas Gulf Coast to the tobacco plantations of North Carolina, the Tuskegee Airmen already proved, under the toughest circumstances, to be among the most resilient and defiantly patriotic men of the Army Air Corps. 
    
  Twenty-seven of them disappeared during the final critical missions in Europe. So, too, would the government’s efforts to find them or help to bring closure to the loved ones that the valiant 332nd Fighter Group left behind. 
    
  In Forgotten Souls, award-winning investigative journalist Cheryl W. Thompson delves into the true stories of the Black combat pilots who faced unimaginable racism—before, during and after the war—from a military that told them they were less than, even as their courage and aviation prowess saved scores of White brothers-in-arms from the enemy and possibly death. 
    
  As cruel as war itself could be, the friends, family, communities and fellow Tuskegee Airmen who mourned the lost pilots never imagined how unforgivable it could get. After 80 years, Forgotten Souls honors the impact they made, and the sacrifices they endured on America’s behalf. 
    
  “Forgotten Souls is a tenacious reporting journey that illuminates a part of American history too often relegated to the shadows. Its exploration ensures heroic men and women won’t be forgotten, starting with the author’s own father.”—Robert Samuels, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of His Name Is George Floyd

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  The End of Feudalism - How...

  Arlo Holders

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  Feudalism was a social, political, and economic system that dominated medieval Europe, particularly from the 9th to the 15th century. Its structure was based on the exchange of land for loyalty, military service, and labor. At its core, feudalism established a hierarchical order in which the king, or monarch, granted land, known as fiefs, to vassals (nobles) in exchange for their service. In turn, these vassals would grant portions of their land to serfs or peasants, who worked the land in return for protection and sustenance. This land-based economy was highly localized, with power concentrated in the hands of a few, and much of daily life revolved around agricultural production. 
  The decline of feudalism did not happen overnight but was a gradual process influenced by several interconnected factors. Key to its decline was the increasing centralization of power by monarchs. As monarchs gained more control, often through military conquest or strategic marriages, they began to diminish the power of feudal lords. This shift marked the beginning of the nation-state as a powerful political entity, replacing the decentralized feudal system. Additionally, the rise of a money-based economy undermined the land-based economy that feudalism relied upon. The growth of trade, the development of markets, and the emergence of a merchant class further destabilized feudal structures. 
  Another critical event in the decline of feudalism was the Black Death in the 14th century. The plague decimated large portions of Europe’s population, resulting in severe labor shortages. This, in turn, weakened the traditional feudal relationships between lords and serfs. With fewer workers available, peasants were able to demand better conditions, higher wages, or even freedom from their obligations. This shift in labor dynamics helped to weaken the power of feudal lords, who could no longer rely on a subjugated, large labor force to maintain their estates.

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  Senex and Puer with James Hillman

  James Hillman

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  James Hillman is the father of Archetypal Psychology. This rare program focuses on The Senex and Puer in Jungian Psychotherapy with James Hillman. 
   
  On April of 2010, Dr. James Hillman presented a weekend seminar in which he returned to a topic from his earlier days — Old and Young: Senex and Puer. These opposing yet complimentary archetypes have been cornerstones of Jungian psychology, but Hillman brought his examination of them squarely into the modern day.

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  Mad Dogs and Englishmen -...

  Bryn Parry

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  Bryn Parry (1956–2023) was one of Britain's best-known countryside cartoonists. This re-issue of Mad Dogs and Englishmen is a superb collection of Bryn's shooting and dog cartoons. It gives an insight into a world that can really only be understood by a participant for whom it is more than a sport; it is a way of life.

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