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  From the Inside Out - Harrowing...

  Erik O. Ronningen

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  Fifteen survivors of the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center share their dramatic stories of that fateful day. On September 11, 2001, tens of thousands in New York City awakened to a beautiful Tuesday morning. Just like any other day, they completed their morning routines and headed to work. For Erik Ronningen, that was his job with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at the World Trade Center. Ronningen had a big, career-changing meeting scheduled for 9 A.M.  At 8:46 A.M., Erik was on the seventy-first floor of the North Tower when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the building. As acrid smoke filled the building, he made his way downstairs, hoping to get to the Security Command Center in the basement of the South Tower. However, he was unable to reach it and was the last person to exit the South Tower alive . . .  In From the Inside Out, Ronningen shares the story of his harrowing escape, along with stories from fourteen other survivors. These gripping accounts chronicle individuals displaying courage and heroism when their ordinary day quickly became a fiery scramble for survival.

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  I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai...

  Marie Bouhon, Rebecca Neal

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
  This engaging summary presents an analysis of I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai, winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize. The book tells the story of Malala's childhood, which was marked by the increasing control of the Taliban in Pakistan, and the attempt on her life in 2012 as she travelled home from school. Following this assassination attempt, Malala became known all over the world and continued to campaign for girls' education, speaking at the UN General Assembly and setting up her own foundation. The book is a powerful testament to her courage and commitment to working towards education for all. Malala Yousafzai is the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2013.
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  Encoded Illusion

  Kevin J Crosby

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  Uncover the hidden truths about education, brain mapping, and human potential. 'Encoded Illusion' reveals the unspoken knowledge and secrets suppressed out of fear and ignorance. Drawing from decades of research, this book explores the intersection of technology, consciousness, and the human experience. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew.

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  A Short History of Queer Parenting

  Kirsty Loehr

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  For straight couples, starting a family tends to be straightforward . . . For queer couples, not so much.But queer families have always existed—even Sappho, the OG lesbian, had a daughter. She named her Cleis, in honor of vaginas everywhere!Exploring the historic lives of queer parents like Oscar Wilde and the women of 'The Golden Orchid Society'—and guided by her own experience of reciprocal IVF—Kirsty Loehr provides another rollicking guide to the ups and downs of queer parenthood through the ages.

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  How to Save the World for Just a...

  Rowan Hooper

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  What would you do with a trillion dollars? The ultimate thought experiment opens our eyes to ten world-changing ideas within our graspIf we can come up with a trillion dollars to bail out banks, imagine what else we could do. Science journalist Rowan Hooper decided to find out, speaking with experts of all kinds about ten incredibly ambitious projects that— if realized—would secure profound, enduring benefits: trying to end global poverty, reverse climate change, extend our lifespans, refreeze the Arctic, save all endangered species, and more. Then, he dives into strategies and costs to see: How far would $1 trillion really go? You’ll have to read on to learn which project he concludes would do the most good . . . but the biggest surprise is how many astonishing advances are actually within our grasp—if we dare to reach for them.

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  Midway Submerged - American and...

  Mark W. Allen

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  Most books gloss over submarines at Midway and, if they are mentioned at all, conclude they failed miserably and had little impact on the outcome of the battle. It is undeniable that carrier aviation and intelligence saved the day, but the role of the submarine was an important one in defense of an anticipated amphibious assault. 
   
   
   
  Midway Submerged is a comprehensive examination of a little-known aspect of this pivotal naval battle, explaining how Nimitz used his submarines at Midway and the Japanese misused theirs based on a flawed tactical plan. Based on in-depth archival research not only into the battle itself, but also submarine design and construction, and tactical and operational doctrine for both the United States and Japan, it brings a whole new dimension to the discussion of the battle of Midway. It examines the intended role of the submarine in the plans and doctrine of both navies, and what the submarines were expected to accomplish for both fleets during the battle, before assessing the actual accomplishments, successes, and failures of the submarine forces on both sides. Of particular importance, the book offers an analysis of how well these vessels fulfilled the expectations placed on them by their naval planners, concluding that submarines played a more important role in the outcome than has been previously understood.

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