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  Over the Hill and Up the Wall

  Todd Alexander

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  A heart-warming journey with parents of a certain age and a son who thinks he knows best. 
   
  Of course, we love our parents. Even if they do so many things that drive us bonkers. 
   
  Like how a mother - for argument's sake, let's say mine - taps her fingernails on the car window whenever she sees a place of interest (seven taps for a regular haunt, up to twenty for somewhere fascinating). Or the way a father - let's call him Dad - practises deafness but can miraculously hear a suggestion of no ham at Christmas over the roar of cricket commentary. It might be the way your mum works herself into a tizz over a call from Azerbaijan one week and Nigeria the next. Or how your dad has an answer to everything (despite his information being forty years out of date) and 'a guy' for all fixes (if only he could find his Rolodex). 
   
  When do we stop being our parents' child and become their parent? After all, they did pretty well on their own for decades - why do they need our intervention now? And that tendency for them to drive us up the wall ... could it be because we are entering middle age and starting to recognise some of those traits in ourselves? 
   
  Over the Hill and Up the Wall is an affectionate, funny look at the frictions of taking a more active role in our elders' lives. It's a nod to every child who has waited three hours for a parent to fasten their seatbelt, and every parent whose child assumes they can't count to twenty. And, if your parents are just hitting middle age, it may well be a warning of things to come! 
   
  'Warm, witty, honest. With a healthy serving of humour, Todd Alexander has written a marvellous, touching and insightful book. You'll laugh, cry and hope your own kids love you this much. I'll be more patient with my parents after reading this' Better Reading

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  Underground Railroad The: An...

  Billy Wellman

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  Embark on a profound journey through the veiled pathways of hope and resilience with The Underground Railroad. 
  This audiobook pierces the shroud of myths surrounding one of history’s most clandestine escapes to freedom. Uncover the true stories of courage that fueled the Underground Railroad. 
  Navigate through the tales of heartbreak, debunked legends, and the heart-stopping realities of those who dared to dream of liberty. 
  Inside, you will discover:The Origins and Operations: An insightful exploration into the murky beginnings and the intricate workings of the Underground Railroad.Myth vs. Reality: A critical examination of the popular myths, including the quilt codes and secret messages, against the backdrop of documented historical facts.Heroes Known and Unknown: Celebrate the valor of renowned figures like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass while exploring unsung heroes whose contributions were equally pivotal.Safe Houses and Secret Codes: Delve into the strategic planning behind the safe houses and the true nature of the codes used to guide the desperate to safety.Impactful Narratives: Firsthand accounts and narratives that bring to life the harrowing experiences of those who traversed the path from bondage to freedom.Legacies Unveiled: The enduring legacy of the Underground Railroad and its significant impact on America’s journey toward equality and justice. 
  The Underground Railroad is not just a recounting of historical events; it’s an immersive experience into the depths of human endurance, the complexity of moral dilemmas, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. 
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  Stop Yelling Start Connecting...

  Carrie Khang

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  Do you keep promising yourself you won’t yell… and then it still happens? 
  Do you feel guilt right after—but don’t know how to stop the cycle? 
  The silence after yelling. 
  The regret. 
  The thought: “I’ll do better next time.” 
  But next time comes—and nothing changes. 
  As a bestselling parenting author, Carrie Khang delivers a powerful, practical audiobook to help you break free from reactive parenting and finally create the calm, connected home you’ve been trying to build. 
  Inside, you’ll learn how to: 
  • Understand why you actually yell (it’s not what you think) 
  • Decode your child’s behavior without jumping to anger or punishment 
  • Respond calmly—even in the middle of tantrums and power struggles 
  • Replace yelling with clear, confident communication that works 
  • Build a strong emotional connection instead of constant conflict 
  This isn’t theory. 
  These are real, proven strategies grounded in psychology and real-life parenting. 
  Listeners say this book finally helps them understand their triggers—and gives them a clear path to change, without shame or guilt. 
  If you’re ready to stop yelling, feel more in control, and become the calm parent your child needs, press play now. 
  Your connection with your child starts here. 
  For more parenting tools, free guides, and resources, visit carriekhang.com.

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  How to Give a Speech - Unlock...

  Joseph Steadman

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  How to Give a Speech: Unlock Your Inner Orator and Master the Art of Public SpeakingEmbark on a transformative journey that will empower you to captivate any audience with confidence and finesse. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to polish your speaking skills or an aspiring speaker preparing for your debut, this audiobook is your comprehensive guide to becoming a captivating and impactful communicator.From conquering stage fright to harnessing the power of body language, vocal modulation, and storytelling techniques, this audiobook takes you step-by-step through the essentials of effective speech delivery. Explore proven strategies for organizing your thoughts, engaging your listeners, and conveying your message with clarity and conviction.But it doesn't stop there. "How to Give a Speech" delves deeper, offering valuable insights on tailoring your speeches to different audiences, handling Q&A sessions with finesse, and leveraging visual aids to enhance your presentations. You'll also learn techniques for handling unexpected challenges, transforming nervous energy into a powerful presence, and establishing an authentic connection with your audience.Whether you aspire to deliver compelling TED Talks, engage in persuasive business presentations, or inspire and motivate others through your words, "How to Give a Speech: Unlock Your Inner Orator and Master the Art of Public Speaking" is your trusted companion on this transformative journey. Let it be your catalyst for unlocking your true potential as a confident, persuasive, and impactful speaker.

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  Confederacy’s Most Famous Spies...

  Charles River Editors

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  Given the necessity of spies to hide in plain sight, on some level it is perfectly sensible that women played a larger and more decisive role in espionage operations, because during the Civil War, women were not taken seriously as threats. They openly moved through areas that men in uniform could not easily penetrate, and they were able to publicly receive callers, visit prisoners, manage households, carry on the ordinary commerce of social life, and cross lines that military authorities maintained without bringing any attention upon themselves. A woman bringing food and medicine to prisoners seemed to be a humanitarian, not a security concern, and a woman maintaining the social routines of an established household was a hostess, not an intelligence coordinator. Ironically, both sides used several women as spies precisely because they drew less suspicion. 
  	At the start of the war, the most formidable spy on either side of the conflict was a Washington widow named Rose O'Neal Greenhow. She was perfectly situated for espionage as a politically connected woman of extraordinary intelligence who had social reach and the desire to use every connection she had. In the first year of the war alone, she helped win a battle, ran a spy ring from inside her own house while under house arrest, and charmed her jailers in ways that allowed her to continue to pass intelligence from prison.  
  	Of course, the most notorious Confederate spy is arguably the most controversial individual of the entire war. John Wilkes Booth was a member of the prominent 19th century Booth theatrical family from Maryland, and he was a well-known actor throughout much of the country by the 1860s. But Booth was also a Confederate sympathizer who dabbled in espionage, and he was increasingly outraged at the Lincoln administration. His early plans to kidnap and ransom President Lincoln, which may have had official Confederate sanction, ultimately gave way to a wide-ranging conspiracy to kill Lincoln.

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  Fort Nassau and Fort Orange: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  During the 17th century, the Netherlands, despite having only 1.5 million people in 1600, became a global maritime and trading power. By contrast, France at the time had 20 million people, Spain had 8 million, and England had 5 million. Nevertheless, Amsterdam became one of the most important urban centers in the world and the location of the world’s first stock market, and Dutch merchant ships and pirates plied the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. The Dutch acquired colonies in the East Indies, where they seized control of the spice trade from the Portuguese, and in the West Indies, they acquired a number of islands from the Spanish (several of which are still Dutch today). They became the only Westerners who were allowed to trade with Shogunate Japan from a small island next to Nagasaki, and they settled the town that ultimately became New York City. Naturally, all of this imperialism generated enormous amounts of wealth that flowed into the Netherlands. 
  	After the Englishman Henry Hudson, under the aegis of the Dutch East India Company, sailed by Manhattan in 1609, he returned home with good news and bad news. Like the other explorers before him, he hadn’t been able to find a water route to the Orient. He had, however, returned with maps (confiscated by the British) and beaver pelts. With that, it became clear that the region around the bay that would take Hudson’s name was a very promising new territory for trade and settlement, which would become a serious bone of contention between the Dutch and the British for the rest of the century. 
  	Dutch colonization had begun in earnest in the region, but it would only last until England’s bloodless conquest of the Dutch possessions in 1664. Prior to that, the colony was known as New Netherland (anglicized from Nieuw Nederland), and included parts of what are now Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut and New York, centered between the Delaware and Connecticut Rivers.

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