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  Portal - San Francisco's Ferry...

  John King

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  A two-time Pulitzer finalist explores the story of American urban design through San Francisco's iconic Ferry Building. 
   
   
   
  Conceived in the Gilded Age, the Ferry Building opened in 1898 as San Francisco's portal to the world—the terminus of the transcontinental railway and a showcase of civic ambition. In silent films and World's Fair postcards, nothing said "San Francisco" more than its soaring clock tower. But as acclaimed architectural critic John King recounts, the rise of the automobile and double-deck freeways severed the city from its beloved structure. King's narrative spans the rise and fall and rebirth of the Ferry Building, introducing colorful figures who fought to preserve its character (and the city's soul)—from architect Arthur Page Brown and legendary columnist Herb Caen to poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Senator Dianne Feinstein. A microcosm of the changing American waterfront, the saga of the Ferry Building explores the tensions of tourism and development—and the threat that sea level rise poses to a landmark that in the twenty-first century remains as vital as ever.

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  Heart of Racial Justice The (IVP...

  Brenda Salter McNeil, Rick...

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  Racial and ethnic hostility is one of the most pervasive problems the church faces. It hinders our effectiveness as one body of believers. It damages our witness. Why won't this problem just go away? Because it is a spiritual battle. In response, we must employ spiritual weapons—prayer, repentance, forgiveness. In this book Brenda Salter McNeil and Rick Richardson provide a model of racial reconciliation, social justice, and spiritual healing that creates both individual and communal transformation. Listen to this book if you want to learn how to 
   
   
   
  ● use your faith as a force for change, not as a smoke screen for self-protection 
   
   
   
  ● embrace your true self and renounce false racial identities 
   
   
   
  ● receive and extend forgiveness as an act of racial reconciliation 
   
   
   
  ● experience personal transformation through the healing of painful racial memories 
   
   
   
  ● engage in social action by developing ongoing crosscultural partnerships

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  The Mythology of Atlantis -...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  The legend of Atlantis has fascinated historians, philosophers, and adventurers for centuries. First described by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, Atlantis was said to be a powerful and advanced civilization that mysteriously vanished beneath the sea. Despite being written over 2,000 years ago, Plato’s account continues to inspire countless theories, books, and even modern expeditions in search of this lost world. But was Atlantis ever real, or was it simply a metaphor for human folly? Understanding the origins of this myth is crucial to separating historical possibility from pure fantasy.  
    
  Plato’s dialogues, Timaeus* and *Critias, provide the earliest known description of Atlantis. According to him, the island was a technologically superior and wealthy society that existed around 9,000 years before his time. It was said to be located beyond the "Pillars of Hercules," now known as the Strait of Gibraltar. However, due to the moral corruption of its people, the gods allegedly punished Atlantis by submerging it beneath the waves. This dramatic tale has led to endless speculation about whether Plato based it on real events or simply crafted it as an allegory about the dangers of hubris and imperial overreach.  
    
  Interestingly, Atlantis is not the only story of a lost civilization. Cultures around the world have myths of great lands that disappeared under the ocean. In Hindu mythology, the ancient city of Dwarka was said to have been swallowed by the sea. The biblical tale of the Great Flood and even the legends of Lemuria and Mu suggest a shared human fascination with lost worlds. Some researchers argue that these stories could be echoes of real historical disasters, such as the sudden sinking of landmasses due to earthquakes, tsunamis, or rising sea levels. Could Atlantis be another version of these global flood myths? 

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  Arrested - A Memoir of the...

  Countess Ilene Medecin

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  Growing up in Beverly Hills with two famous uncles - a cosmetics magnate and a well-connected mobster - eventually led Ilene Médecin to a romantic and glamorous life as the American First Lady of Nice and the French Riviera. "Arrested" follows Ilene through her marriage to Jacques Médecin, a Medici Count fondly known as "King Jacquou," who was the last scion of a century old political dynasty. Her unique experience is from the perspective of an American woman living in France, married to a powerful French politician ruling the Côte d'Azur as they shared their social circle with Princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier. Life was extraordinary among royals, celebrities, and politicians. From the enchanted pages of a storybook Camelot, being at the pinnacle of a fantasy existence, only to fall from grace to the depths of a French prison cell. While there were trysts and scandals, nothing prepared Ilene for the demise of a prominent political family and her eventual arrest for her husband's alleged wrongdoings. As for Jacques, sadly, taking up residence in Uruguay was a puzzling end to a stellar political career. 
  Neither political exile nor arrest had ever been on Ilene's bucket list, but she found herself checking them both off. Her late husband, Jacques Médecin, had been Mayor of Nice, President of Alpes-Maritimes (presiding over the Côte d'Azur), French Minister of Tourism, Member of Parliament, and a Medici Count. Rest assured, "King Jacquou" was no ordinary politician as he ruled the expanse of the French Riviera. Curiously, he also gained notoriety being the official reference for proper Salad Niçoise as the published author of a widely acclaimed cookbook, "Cuisine Niçoise, Recipes From A Mediterranean Kitchen."

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  Evolution of Stress - A Journey...

  Ylia Callan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Do you feel like stress is running your life? You’re not alone — but you can take back control. Evolution of Stress: A Journey Through Human Stress and the Art of Mastering It explores the fascinating history of the human stress response and gives you a clear, actionable system to work with it instead of against it. 
  Discover how to calm the nervous system through breathing and mindfulness, reset the body with sleep, nourish the brain through diet and complete the stress cycle with movement. Explore the science of music, connection and community — and how they can turn stress into strength. 
  Perfect for listeners who love self-development audiobooks, this is your guide to building resilience and meeting life’s challenges with calm, energy and confidence.

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  Make Bold Choices Today for the...

  Orson Merriweather

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  Make Bold Choices Today for the Life You Desire Tomorrow 
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  Updated for the latest approaches to personal and professional life transformation. 
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  Our guide sets itself apart through thorough coverage, essential for your journey to success. Concepts are not simply mentioned; they are explored with clarity. 
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  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, grab your guide, and embark on your journey to a fulfilling life through bold choices!  
  Make bold choices today for the life you desire tomorrow!

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