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  Boston 1776 - A Rogue Tour of...

  J.D. Dickey

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  In Boston, 1776, author J. D. Dickey leads us through the turbulent streets, tub-thumping taverns, and radical strongholds of a town at war with an empire. Far from the powdered wigs and genteel debates of history textbooks, this book guides us through the real Boston of the American Revolution: frenzied, dangerous, and fiercely alive.Join the crowds in taprooms where rebel plots were hatched. Stand with patriots as they sharpen bayonets on Bunker Hill, and watch as Loyalists get tarred and feathered. Drink the rum made on the town docks, sample the sinful in the city's back alleys, and gaze at John Hancock's mansion gleaming above gritty streets filled with the almshouse, workhouse, and jail.From the harbor wharves and seedy brothels to renowned assembly halls like Old South Meetinghouse and Faneuil Hall, Boston, 1776 leads us on a vivid tour of the vital hub of the Revolutionary War. We encounter iconic names like Revere and Adams, but also the forgotten men and women who bled and brawled for freedom in every corner of Boston.Upon America's 250th anniversary, Boston, 1776 portrays the Cradle of Liberty and the American Revolution as never before: raw, radical, and roaring with life.

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  Understanding Your Adult ADHD (2...

  Sarah Evanson

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  Understanding Your Adult ADHD (2 in 1): Self-Care For Men & Women With ADHD - Why You Feel Stigmatised & How We Can Help You Thrive As A Neurodivergent & Live The Life You Deserve 
  Discover The 10 Hour Practical Blueprint To OWNING Your Adult ADHD - Written For Both Neurodivergent Men and Women! 
  In a world that often overlooks the Neurodivergent like yourself, resources like this that have been written exclusively for men & women with adult ADHD become CRUCIAL. 
  No longer do you need to follow mainstream advice that isn’t tailored to your needs as an adult with ADHD.  
  Not to mention, we’ve broken it down to gender specific information as the type of help each gender needs is of course very different.  
  So, here’s an example of what’s inside…Understand Your ADHD Mind- How To Organize Your Thoughts & Actions In Alignment With Your Neurodivergent Brain3 Key Steps To Start Actually Focusing On What’s Important To You In YOUR LIFE! YES You Can Still Find Love! (And All Other FAQ About Relationships With ADHD Answered!)What You Need To Know About ADHD Medication And How To Know If Its Right For YouStrategies, Exercises & Practices Created Specifically For Women With ADHD Like You! Everything You Need To Know (+ 5 Bonus Tips) For Thriving In Your Career & In The Workplace After Your Diagnosis7 Wildly Effective Tips To Start Improving Your Social Skills & Overcome The Famous ADHD Social Anxiety!  
  And SO Much More! So, If You Wan The Practical Guide Written for Men & Women With Adult ADHD Like Yourself Then Scroll Up And Click “Buy This Audiobook” Today!

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  Medieval Knights - Historical...

  Kelly Mass

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  A knight is a person who has been granted the honorary title of knighthood by a head of state, including a monarch or the Pope, in recognition of their service to the ruler, the church, or the nation, often in a military capacity. The origins of knighthood can be traced back to classical antiquity, where similar figures existed in ancient Greece and Rome, such as the Greek hippeis and hoplite, as well as the Roman eques and centurion. 
  Knighthood first emerged among mounted soldiers in Europe during the Early Middle Ages. At this time, it was typically associated with those who fought in battles on horseback, a hallmark of the knightly class. During the High Middle Ages, the concept of knighthood evolved, and it became increasingly seen as a position held by lesser aristocrats. It was no longer just about military service but also connected with ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct that governed the behavior of Christian warriors, particularly those involved in courtly matters. By the Late Middle Ages, a knight had come to represent the archetypal courtly Christian warrior, combining military prowess with a sense of honor and duty. 
  Knights were often vassals to powerful lords, serving as elite combatants, bodyguards, or even commanders of military forces in exchange for land or other forms of patronage. They had a special relationship with their lords, who relied on their skills, particularly in mounted combat, to protect their interests and defend their territories. This connection between knights and horseback riding is reflected in many words associated with knighthood, such as "chivalry," "cavalier," and other related terms. In this context, the knightly status in Christendom parallels the military class known as the furusiyya in the Islamic world.

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  Raising Riley - My Enigma

  Kristen Durham

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  This is not a story about fixing a child. It is a story about learning how to fight for one. 
  When Riley began showing signs of neurodivergence at age three, his mother was thrust into a fragmented system of complex labels, conflicting guidance, and unanswered questions. What followed was a near decade-long journey of advocacy—navigating therapies, schools, medical decisions, and the emotional weight that comes with raising a neurodivergent child. 
  Spanning Riley’s early childhood through pre-adolescence, this memoir blends raw, honest storytelling with practical, hard-earned insight. Written for newly diagnosed parents, long-term caregivers, educators, therapists, and professionals, it offers perspectives that can’t be found in textbooks—only through lived experience. 
  At its heart, this is a story of resilience, fierce love, and the determination to show up again and again when the path forward feels uncertain. 
  Kristen Durham is an author, mother, and advocate living in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She holds a master’s degree in Psychology and is a former licensed massage therapist. Now a writer and aspiring day trader, Kristen brings adaptability, analytical thinking, resilience, and persistence to her work. Her writing offers clarity, validation, and hope to those supporting neurodivergent children.

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  Civil Resistance - What Everyone...

  Erica Chenoweth

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  Civil resistance is a method of conflict through which unarmed civilians use a variety of coordinated methods (strikes, protests, demonstrations, boycotts, and many other tactics) to prosecute a conflict without directly harming or threatening to harm an opponent. Sometimes called nonviolent resistance, unarmed struggle, or nonviolent action, this form of political action is now a mainstay across the globe. It was been a central form of resistance in the 1989 revolutions and in the Arab Spring, and it is now being practiced widely in Trump's America. If we are going to understand the manifold protest movements emerging around the globe, we need a thorough understanding of civil resistance and its many dynamics and manifestations. 
   
   
   
  In Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know®, Erica Chenoweth—one of the world's leading scholars on the topic—explains what civil resistance is, how it works, why it sometimes fails, how violence and repression affect it, and the long-term impacts of such resistance. Featuring both historical cases of civil resistance and more contemporary examples such as the Arab Awakenings and various ongoing movements in the United States, this book provides a comprehensive yet pithy overview of this enormously important subject.

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  Voices From The Ashes - The...

  Davis Truman

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  Buried in the soil of Auschwitz lay fragments of voices the Nazis tried to silence forever. They belonged to the Sonderkommando, Jewish prisoners forced into the darkest role of all: to witness and endure the machinery of mass murder. Knowing they would not survive, some risked everything to leave behind their words, their truths, and their warnings for the future. 
  Voices From The Ashes unveils these extraordinary clandestine writings, preserved against time and oblivion. With raw honesty and unbearable clarity, they recount not only the brutality of the camp but also the unbroken will to testify, an act of defiance stronger than death itself. 
  Both harrowing and profoundly human, this book does more than preserve history—it restores the dignity of the silenced, carrying their words across generations. It is a testament to resilience, memory, and the unyielding demand that the world must never forget. 
  Perfect for readers of Holocaust history, survivor testimony, and those drawn to the enduring power of the human spirit, Voices From The Ashes stands as both a memorial and a warning, an urgent reminder carved out of silence and buried in ashes.

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