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  Niels Bohr: A short biography -...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Niels Bohr, Danish physicist and Nobel prize laureate: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Them Days 11

  Bella Lyall, Joseph Goudie,...

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  The publication that started it all--the very first issue of Them Days magazine. It debuted in 1975 and started 50 years of recording and sharing oral histories from across Labrador. Sit back and listen to the stories of the Big Land--tales of trapping and fishing, sickness and remedies, a life on that land that was both harsh and beautiful.

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  Robert Smalls: The Life of the...

  Charles River Editors

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  Robert Smalls’ life illustrates what can happen when one is freed from the fetters of others’ estimations. Smalls’ metamorphosis from slave to ship pilot to U.S. Congressman displays the power of fiery determination and unrelenting ambition. News of Smalls’ incredible exploit made it all the way up to Lincoln, who eventually met him and asked why he would dare such a thing. Smalls replied with only one word: ‘Freedom.’”  
  	In desperation, Robert Smalls and other enslaved members of the crew of the Confederate transport ship CSS Planter dared to dream of sailing themselves to freedom, so on the night of May 13, 1862, they attempted to escape with their masters’ ship. That perilous night could have ended in triumph or tragedy for the mutineers, and Smalls’ wife, little daughter, and infant son were below deck, along with the families of his crew. They risked it all, and 17 men, women, and children escaped enslavement because of the intrepid plan.  
  	After escaping, Smalls continued to participate in the Civil War, and throughout 17 missions and combat battles, he fought for the freedom of enslaved people in the Confederate states. Meanwhile, he learned to read, taking lessons from a teacher named Harriet Buss, and he also lobbied Secretary of War Edwin Stanton to enlist Black soldiers. The Union eventually did so, recruiting thousands of Black soldiers and formed several new regiments.  
  	After enslaved people won emancipation, Smalls achieved the rank of major general in the South Carolina militia, and after the war, he served in the South Carolina state legislature, followed by multiple terms as a South Carolina representative to the U.S. House of Representatives. His achievements were remarkable for anyone, but especially for a former slave living in an era defined by violence and prejudice.

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  Tell Her Story - How Women Led...

  Nijay K. Gupta

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  Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist
  A Comprehensive Look at Women Who Built the Early Church
  Women were there. For centuries, discussions of early Christianity have focused on male leaders in the church. But there is ample evidence right in the New Testament that women were actively involved in ministry, at the frontier of the gospel mission, and as respected leaders.
  Nijay Gupta calls us to bring these women out of the shadows by shining light on their many inspiring contributions to the planting, growth, and health of the first Christian churches. He sets the context by exploring the lives of first-century women and addressing common misconceptions, then focuses on the women leaders of the early churches as revealed in Paul's writings. We discover the major roles of people such as:
  
  - Phoebe, Paul's trusted coworker
  - Prisca, strategic leader and expert teacher
  - Junia, courageous apostle
  - Nympha, representative of countless lesser-known figures
  When we understand the world in which Jesus and his followers lived and what the New Testament actually attests about women in the churches, it becomes clear that women were active participants and trusted leaders all along. They were welcomed by Paul and other apostles, were equipped and trained for ministry leadership, instructed others, traveled long distances, were imprisoned—and once in a while became heroes and giants.
  The New Testament writers tell their stories. It's time for the church to retell them, again and again.

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  The Serious Business of Small...

  Carol Fleming

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  For a lucky few, light conversation at parties and social events is a breeze. For the rest of us, there is Carol Fleming (bestselling author of It's the Way You Say It), who breaks even the shortest bit of small talk into an understandable process that anyone can master. 
   
  Much of your personal success hinges on the effectiveness of your personal communication skills. Whether or not new doors are opened to you may depend on how well you can meet one of life's most frustrating social challenges--starting and developing conversations with strangers, aka "small talk." Small talk is usually considered to be a light, pleasant, and safe verbal exchange, which allows people the time and association to get a sense of each other. It consists of introductions, exchange of personal information and interests when meeting new people and searching for a topic of mutual interest. According to Carol Fleming, conversationalist-extraordinaire, the business of small talk means: 
  -Bringing people together 
  -Facilitating understanding 
  -Finding friendships, building trust and maintaining relationships 
  -Developing your business 
  -Exposing you to different points of view 
  This book teaches you the concrete skills of social behavior, and promises to increase your understanding of what small talk is and what it does, while revealing the rituals and strategies for developing conversation. You may not think you have the "gift of gab," but Carol Fleming will convince you that you can master the fine art of small talk in all your business and social encounters.

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  Confession & betrayals

  A.C Cumberland

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  In the small, seemingly idyllic town of Hermiston, Oregon, Ethan Brandt's world is torn apart in a single, devastating moment—the murder of his parents. As Ethan returns home to confront his grief, he quickly learns that their deaths are only the tip of an iceberg of secrets. With whispers of corruption, betrayal, and criminal empires lurking beneath the town's surface, Ethan is thrust into a dark conspiracy that shakes the foundation of everything he thought he knew about his family, his friends, and himself. 
  From shadowy meetings to chilling confessions, Ethan finds himself caught in a dangerous web of lies spun by those he trusted most. With his best friend Mark by his side, Ethan embarks on a harrowing journey to uncover the truth. But as secrets unravel, each revelation forces him to confront his own morals, his faith, and the haunting question: how far will he go to protect the ones he loves—and to save himself? 
  A gripping tale of loyalty and deception, Confessions and Betrayals is a powerful exploration of the ties that bind us, the choices that define us, and the ultimate cost of seeking redemption in a world steeped in sin.

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