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  Black Man in a White Coat - A...

  Damon Tweedy M.D.

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  “Hearing Dr. Tweedy speak was less of a lecture and more of an open invitation to engage in a meaningful conversation with a passionate caregiver. Dr. Tweedy’s personal stories prompted a ton of reflection on compassion, mental health, patient-centered care, and our own identity-related biases. These insights are invaluable as we return to our clinical settings, better equipped to care with and for our patients.” — Megan Walsh, Program Manager DEI, Case Western Reserve University, Medical SchoolA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S TOP TEN NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE YEARA LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK SELECTION • A BOOKLIST EDITORS' CHOICE BOOK SELECTIONThis program is read by the author.One doctor's passionate and profound memoir of his experience grappling with race, bias, and the unique health problems of black AmericansWhen Damon Tweedy begins medical school, he envisions a bright future where his segregated, working-class background will become largely irrelevant. Instead, he finds that he has joined a new world where race is front and center. The recipient of a scholarship designed to increase black student enrollment, Tweedy soon meets a professor who bluntly questions whether he belongs in medical school, a moment that crystallizes the challenges he will face throughout his career. Making matters worse, in lecture after lecture the common refrain for numerous diseases resounds, "More common in blacks than in whites."Black Man in a White Coat examines the complex ways in which both black doctors and patients must navigate the difficult and often contradictory terrain of race and medicine. As Tweedy transforms from student to practicing physician, he discovers how often race influences his encounters with patients. Through their stories, he illustrates the complex social, cultural, and economic factors at the root of many health problems in the black community. These issues take on greater meaning when Tweedy is himself diagnosed with a chronic disease far more common among black people. In this powerful, moving, and deeply empathic book, Tweedy explores the challenges confronting black doctors, and the disproportionate health burdens faced by black patients, ultimately seeking a way forward to better treatment and more compassionate care.A Macmillan Audio production from Picador.

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  WW2 Invasions - Blitzkrieg...

  Sage Winters

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  This book consists of three titles: 
  - Blitzkrieg: The outbreak of World War II in 1939 heralded the arrival of a new era in military strategy, characterized by speed, surprise, and relentless coordination. At the heart of this revolution was Blitzkrieg, or "lightning warfare," a doctrine developed and executed primarily by Nazi Germany. Blitzkrieg was a military strategy that sought to overcome the static, trench-based warfare that had defined World War I. The tactics were designed to strike quickly and decisively, bypassing traditional defenses and causing maximum disruption. Its goal was not just to win battles but to create a psychological shock, overwhelming the enemy with rapid, coordinated strikes before they could mount a defense. 
  - Operation Overlord: Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, stands as one of the most significant military operations in modern history. Known globally as D-Day, it marked the beginning of the end of Nazi occupation in Western Europe and paved the way for the eventual defeat of Adolf Hitler’s regime. The operation was not only a turning point in World War II but also in the broader scope of 20th-century history, reshaping the political, military, and cultural landscape of Europe. 
  - The Invasion of Italy: The invasion of Italy was one of the pivotal campaigns of World War II, playing a crucial role in the eventual Allied victory in Europe. Southern Europe, particularly Italy, was seen as a gateway for the Allies to weaken Nazi forces, divert their attention from the Eastern Front, and eventually push towards Germany. But the road to Italy was not a simple or straightforward one. It was a strategic decision shaped by both military considerations and political imperatives.

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  On many melancholic moons

  KUNAL ROY

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  "Prepare to embark on a breath-taking emotional voyage as you dive into the enchanting world of 'On Many Melancholy Moons,' a poetry collection like no other. With each page turned you'll be swept away on a rollercoaster of feelings, accompanied by a captivating ambient soundtrack that elevates the entire reading experience. 
  This collection is not just words on paper; it's a profound exploration of the intricacies of human existence. From heartache to love, pain to humor, trauma to depression, these poems craft an evocative tapestry of emotions that will strike a chord with every reader. 
  As you lose yourself in these verses, you'll become part of a journey that embraces the bitter and sweet moments of life. The author's expertly crafted words capture the very essence of the human soul, encouraging you to savor life's sweetness even in its inevitable sorrows. 
  In 'On Many Melancholy Moons,' emotions are interwoven like a masterful symphony, offering a poignant reflection of our shared human experience. Get ready to be moved, enlightened, and inspired as you traverse the beautifully raw and intricate landscapes of life's ever-evolving emotions, all set to the harmonious backdrop of an ambient soundtrack that will immerse you in every sentiment." 
  *AMBIENT ALBUM--https://thespeakers1.bandcamp.com/album/on-many-melancholic-moons

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  Plotting: Step-by-Step |...

  Sandy Marsh

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  Your ‘Why’ for Writing, Will Also Be Their ‘Why’ for Reading 
  Are you struggling to take your story to the next level? Would you like to know the best ways to create intrigue and have your readers rave about your book? Plotting is a step-by-step guide that takes you through the process of developing compelling plots from beginning to end. 
  With tips and tricks taken straight from professional writers, the novelist will learn how to use plotlines for maximum effect, while retaining creative freedom. 
  Making Conflict Real 
  Plotting helps the author weave suspense through improved conflict-writing, centered around a developing plot. Characters are challenged, affected and emerge changed in ways that infuse emotions in your readers, so that they cannot help but be personally invested in the welfare of your protagonist. 
  8 Steps to Conflict Resolution 
  This book acts as a go-to framework for all levels of writers and introduces an 8-Step Process to adding substance to your story through plotting; these include:Get InspiredGetting DirectionTurn Your Ideas into a StoryCreate Your Story ArcStart with the End 
  From understanding the basic principles of a plotline, to placing your characters into situations that will help you get inside their head more, Marsh demonstrates the ways to make a plot event a more profound experience for the reader, to activate emotions and keep them engaged until the end of the book. 
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  Intelligence Isn't Enough - A...

  Carice Anderson, Joyce Roché

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  Master the balance between working on your career and working in it. Intelligence Isn't Enough helps Black professionals make strategic decisions and learn the unspoken rules for success. 
   
   
  Recounting the despair she felt as a frustrated young Black professional, Carice Anderson knows that many Black professionals are relying on their education alone to break into the workplace. In this book, she empowers young Black professionals everywhere with the right knowledge by exposing them to advice and little-known principles of career success from her interviews with thirty successful Black leaders. 
   
  Intelligence Isn't Enough is divided into six chapters that guide readers through what Anderson calls the six "major corporate muscles": 
   
  -	IQ 
  -	Mental attitude 
  -	People matters 
  -	Cultural intelligence 
  -	Personal branding 
  -	Communication 
   
  This book includes personal stories, quotes, lessons learned, and advice from both the author and Black leaders who have worked in some of the finest institutions across North America, Africa, and Europe. Readers will learn tips and tools to strategically chart their career paths and advance in the workplace for lifelong success.

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  The Knights Templar

  Phil G

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  The Holy Grail, the head of Christ, the elixir of life, vast treasure and powerful political conspiracies. All of these and more are part of the tale of that enigmatic warrior brotherhood we know as the Knights Templar. It is said they discovered a great secret buried deep beneath the Temple of Solomon and gathered together in-order to protect it from generation to generation. Over time they were feared by all their enemies, not least of which was eventually the Catholic Church itself. A powerful and mighty brotherhood with real hidden secrets that spanned across the known world and even beyond into the new world of the Americas. And all of this from the humble origins of a handful of supposedly poor warrior monks. 
   
  The truth is that the Templars had found great treasure. It gave them immense wealth, property and power. Their strength was so great that monarchs of Europe feared them and some plotted their demise. 
   
  But their treasure was more than material wealth; it was also philosophically, mystically and spiritually profound. So profound that it was in fact the ultimate secret that has been hidden and protected by secret societies ever since. Prepare to discover the truth.

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