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  Go Back and Get It - A Memoir of...

  Dionne Ford

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  An unexpected family photograph leads Dionne Ford to uncover the stories of her enslaved female ancestors, reclaim their power, and begin to heal  Countless Black Americans descended from slavery are related to the enslavers who bought and sold their ancestors. Among them is Dionne Ford, whose great grandmother was the last of six children born to a Louisiana cotton broker and the enslaved woman he received as a wedding gift.  What shapes does this kind of intergenerational trauma take? In these pages, which move between her inner life and deep research, Ford tells us. It manifests as alcoholism and post-traumatic stress; it finds echoes in her own experience of sexual abuse at the hands of a relative, and in the ways in which she builds her own interracial family.  To heal, Ford tries a wide range of therapies, lifestyle changes, and recovery meetings. “Anything,” she writes, “to keep from going back there.” But what she learns is that she needs to go back there, to return to her female ancestors, and unearth what she can about them to start to feel whole.

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  A Bushel of Beans and a Peck of...

  James Gregory, Michael E. Long,...

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  One of the most successful nightclub and theater comedians in America started out a long way from the stage, in the tiny farming community of Lithonia, Georgia. James Gregory was born into a family with lots of love but little money. His parents paid the doctor for his delivery with "a bushel of beans and a peck of tomatoes." 
   
   
   
  Before he became "The Funniest Man in America," James was a successful salesman of everything from encyclopedias to log homes. His philosophy: take care of yourself so nobody has to take care of you. When he started over as a comedian, this commitment to hard work and honest dealing would be the key to his "business" of comedy. James loves working people—because that's what he is, too. 
   
   
   
  James was quickly discovered—not just in the South, but across America—by folks who love down-home, wholesome humor. He became the court jester of country music royalty, too, from Randy Travis to "Whispering" Bill Anderson to the Possum himself, George Jones. Whether it's entertaining our troops in the Persian Gulf after 9/11, working the road with greats like Steven Wright and Jay Leno, or facing a heart-stopping emergency that sent him into a coma, James has squeezed a dozen lifetimes into a half-century of comedy. This book is the best James Gregory story yet—as only he can tell it.

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  The Lost Queen - The Surprising...

  Sophie Shorland

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  An enthralling and vivid portrait of Queen Catherine of Braganza, wife of Charles II, that reveals her forgotten place in history. 
   
   
   
  A long-overlooked figure in history, Catherine has a crucial place in the history of the British Empire: she may have failed to produce an heir to the throne, but her marriage to Charles in 1662 marked a key turning point in Britain's imperial ascendancy, for part of her dowry was Bombay, Britain's first territory of the Indian subcontinent. Catherine also was highly influential in the worlds of fashion, Baroque art and music, and food and culture. She popularized tea drinking, bringing England's national drink into fashion for the first time. Her life was at the nexus of Old and New Worlds, war and exploration, frivolity, and scientific inquiry. 
   
   
   
  Noteworthy in its scope and approach to sources, The Lost Queen combines personal and political accounts, offering a lively portrait of Catherine's life, and the wider politics and explorations of her time.

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  FUELING - From Zero to $1 Billion

  Stephen L. Hightower

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  In FUELING: From Zero to $1 Billion, Stephen L. Hightower shares his extraordinary journey from cleaning baseboards in his family's janitorial business to building a billion-dollar petroleum empire. This inspiring memoir and business guide offers readers a front-row seat to Hightower's remarkable ascent in the competitive world of energy and entrepreneurship. 
  Hightower's story begins in Middletown, Ohio, where he learned the value of hard work and integrity from his parents. From these humble beginnings, he navigated racial barriers, financial challenges, and industry skepticism to establish Hightowers Petroleum Company, now a global player in the energy sector. 
  Through candid anecdotes and hard-won wisdom, Hightower reveals his strategies for success, including: 
  - The power of persistence and relationship-building in business 
  - Innovative financing techniques for entrepreneurs with limited resources 
  - Identifying and seizing opportunities in evolving markets 
  - Overcoming racial discrimination in the corporate world 
  - The importance of integrity and excellent customer service 
  Readers will gain invaluable insights into the petroleum industry, the challenges faced by minority-owned businesses, and the entrepreneurial mindset required to build a billion-dollar company from scratch. Hightower's "Four-Step Business Success Formula" provides a blueprint for aspiring entrepreneurs across any industry. 
  More than just a business book, FUELING is a testament to the power of vision, tenacity, and the unwavering belief in one's abilities. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or simply seeking inspiration, Hightower's remarkable story will fuel your drive for success.

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  2 Women 50 Weavers and More

  Sutrishna Ghosh

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  Two women, 50 weavers, 5.5 Cr - the incredible story behind Suta, a house of handwoven sarees.

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  Conversations Behind the Kitchen...

  Emmanuel Laroche

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  Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door offers an insider’s look into culinary trends through the words of acclaimed and professionally recognized chefs.

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