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  Dynamics of Church Leadership -...

  Taurai Makadho

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  "The dynamics of church leadership are complex and multifaceted, requiring a deep understanding of biblical principles, leadership theories, and practical applications. As a church leader, you are called to navigate the intricacies of guiding a community of believers, while remaining focused on the mission and vision of the church. 
  This book aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the dynamics of church leadership, covering topics such as leadership styles, team building, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and pastoral care. Through a combination of biblical insights, real-world examples, and practical advice, this book seeks to equip church leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead effectively. 
  Whether you are a seasoned pastor, a lay leader, or someone considering a role in church leadership, this book is designed to provide valuable insights and guidance. The goal is not to offer a one-size-fits-all approach, but rather to provide a framework for understanding the complexities of church leadership and to inspire leaders to develop their own unique style and approach. 
  It is my hope that this book will serve as a resource for church leaders, enabling them to build stronger, more vibrant communities of faith that honor God and serve others."

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  What WE Lost - Inside the Attack...

  Tawfiq S. Rangwala

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  TORONTO STAR #1 BESTSELLER 
  GLOBE AND MAIL AND AMAZON BESTSELLER
  		 
  WE Charity had changed the game. In its 25 years, the international development charity and youth empowerment movement impacted lives the world over. Innovation was at its core: while most charities focus on making the world a better place for our children, WE Charity focused on making better children for our world. Founded by the ubiquitous Kielburger brothers, WE Charity operated more like a Silicon Valley start-up than a traditional NGO. From creating stadium-filling events with A-list celebrity ambassadors to building schools, infrastructure, a hospital and even a university at lightning speed, the organization was always full-throttle.
  		 
  Its for-profit partner, ME to WE, filled shelves with socially-conscious products that allowed consumers to track the impact of their spending, invited young people and families to visit and work in communities WE Charity supported, and channelled proceeds back into the charity to make it self-sustaining.
  		 
  Unique and disruptive, WE generated energy, engagement, and accolades. But it also bred misunderstanding and, in some quarters, resentment. With a long history of propelling youth to act in support of myriad causes—making ”doing good doable,” the slogan went—WE Charity was the ideal candidate to administer the Canada Student Services Grant (CSSG) program. The program, if it had happened, involved matching students within non-profits in a summer in which Covid had stolen most job opportunities. And then, WE Charity in Canada was gone. It didn’t crumble. It crashed. Unwittingly caught in the crosshairs of a partisan fight that reflects the increasing ”Americanization” of Canadian politics, WE Charity was forced to shutter its doors in Canada.
  		 
  Once a media darling with politicians of all stripes clamouring to appear at its events, the charity was suddenly a pariah accused (falsely) of a litany of wrongdoings: political cronyism; governance failures; heavy-handed decision-making by executives; lining the pockets of the founders; manipulating children; mistreating donors; racism and international corruption. Many were shocked. Detractors were delighted. Led by fringe commentators, the media quickly piled on. Allies who spoke out were castigated and forced to take cover. But while most Canadians have heard of the so-called ”WE Charity Scandal”—at times forming strong views—few are able to recount the true facts.
  		 
  Misperceptions and confusion have ruled the day. And many of the most important voices—including those of educators and young people—have gone unreported and unheard. In this book, former WE board member and lawyer Tawfiq Rangwala unpacks the evidence and provides the critical context around the headline-grabbing controversies that have shaped the narrative. Drawing on the factual record, his personal experiences inside the organization, and extensive interviews with supporters and critics, Rangwala cuts through the fog and explains what really happened, why it happened, and who should be held to account. The author goes even deeper with insightful, compassionate and heartbreaking interviews with WE supporters, benefactors and the politicians that used the awarding of the contract during the global pandemic crisis to paint a picture of conflicts of interest and special favours by the Prime Minister. Along the way, we learn what has been lost and the personal cost to Canadians and people around the world.
  		 
  More than just a story of the rise and fall of an iconic global charity, this is a cautionary tale of the collateral damage that can be levelled by unchecked partisan politics, social media pundits, and sensationalist headlines. In the end, Canadians are left to ponder whether the real ”scandal” is the demise of WE Charity and the values of fair play and due process that most of us hold dear.

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  I'm Tired of Racism - True...

  Sharon Hurley Hall

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  To feel empathy, you need to walk a mile in someone else's shoes. If the experiences of racism in a white supremacist system seem too far away from your daily reality, I'm Tired of Racism will change that. If you think of racism as something that only happens where you are, I'm Tired of Racism will change that, too. And if you're wondering how you can be a true ally and avoid performative nonsense, this book is an excellent starting point. 
  I'm Tired of Racism collects many of Sharon Hurley Hall's anti-racism essays, sharing her global perspective on racism, anti-racism, anti-Blackness, and white supremacy, born out of experiences in the Caribbean, the UK, the US and elsewhere. Hurley Hall has lived and worked in multiple countries, enabling her to accurately reflect what's the same and what's different about experiences of racism in different locations. 
  Buy this book today to learn more about racism and to start your allyship journey. 
  About the author 
  Sharon Hurley Hall is an anti-racism activist, writer, and educator. Firmly committed to doing her part to eliminate racism, she is the Founder and Curator-in-Chief of Sharon's Anti-Racism Newsletter. A writer with more than 30 years' experience, Sharon is also the author of Exploring Shadeism, an analysis of colorism in Barbados and the wider Caribbean. Sharon holds MA degrees in Media and Cultural Studies, and in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. 
  Praise for I'm Tired of Racism: 
  "The power in this book comes from Sharon's ability to articulate something many people may feel or wonder about, but perhaps have not yet gained clarity as to the underlying dynamics truly at play." 
  "Sharon has a knack for condensing her lived experience with racism into concise essays that pack emotional power." 
  "If you're Black, you've found an advocate. If you're white, this is an educational book."

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  The Poignant Being - The...

  Mamoon Jahan

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  Life is full of contradictions-love and loss, creation and destruction, tradition and progress. We spend our days searching for meaning, for connection, for something that makes the struggle worthwhile. But in that search, we often overlook the very things that shape us: the quiet sacrifices, the unspoken fears, the relationships that both define and challenge us. 
  Either you munch on life, or you get munched by life. While we share similarities with previous generations, clinging to outdated beliefs no longer serves us. The world has changed, and what we need today is more kindness, more genuine care for one another-rather than allowing ourselves to be hollowed out by the digital age. This book is an exploration of those forces: the raw, unfiltered experience of being human. It delves into the love of a mother that shapes a child's world, the weight of family expectations, and the tension between who we are and who we hope to become. 
  It asks tough questions: What does it mean to truly love? How do we balance ambition with responsibility? And in a world that demands constant change, how do we hold on to what really matters? Through deeply personal reflections, philosophical musings, and a brutally honest look at life's paradoxes, this work challenges the idea that peace is the ultimate goal. Instead, it dares to argue that greatness-however we define it-is found in embracing struggle, in choosing action over comfort, and in accepting that the journey is never meant to be simple. 
  This book explores philosophy, modern values, and the often-overlooked aspects of life-the things we neglect because giving them attention no longer feels like a priority. But perhaps, in paying attention, we reclaim something essential. 
  For those who find themselves questioning, searching, or simply trying to make sense of it all-this book is for you.

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  No Ocean Wide Enough - A...

  Living History

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  “I believe in you,” Amélie says. She peers up at me, her eyes alight with passion and pain. “Even the ocean wasn’t wide enough to keep us apart.” 
  June 6, 1944. Gazing over the ocean, Eddie sits on the edge of a stone wall overlooking the beach. The tide that had swept in now slowly ebbs, leaving behind it a beach full of dead. There is so much work to be done. 
  The thought depresses me, but I know that I can’t dwell on it too much. If I am to survive the war and find my way to Amélie in Paris, I have to stay on my guard and be ready for anything. 
  At the thought of Paris, I lean back. Memories of those moments remain with me even now. After almost five years of separation, the promises we made to each other remain. I need to find Amélie. First, I just have to survive one of the most significant battles we have yet to face, the one they are calling D-Day. Reaching Paris and finding Amélie has never felt so impossible… 
  Amélie, Paris. Mama smiles at me and makes her way into the kitchen. The sweet smell of fresh tea and biscuits baking in the oven fills the air. I pour a cup for each of us and sit down opposite her, cupping my own steaming brew. 
  “If he is the man you describe, I think he will be a man who pursues honor and does his duty for God and his country,” Mama says, stirring the tea ruminatively. “I can only pray that God keeps watch over him, wherever he is.” 
  A gripping story of love against all odds, found in the most hopeless of places. This epic listen reminds us that the pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.Listeners will absolutely love No Ocean Wide Enough.

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  Romantic Things - A Tree A Rock...

  Mary Jacobus

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  Our thoughts are shaped as much by what things make of us as by what we make of them. Lyric poetry is especially concerned with things and their relationship to thought, sense, and understanding. In Romantic Things, Mary Jacobus explores the world of objects and phenomena in nature as expressed in Romantic poetry alongside the theme of sentience and sensory deprivation in literature and art. Jacobus discusses objects and attributes that test our perceptions and preoccupy both Romantic poetry and modern philosophy. John Clare, John Constable, Rainer Maria Rilke, W. G. Sebald, and Gerhard Richter make appearances around the central figure of William Wordsworth as Jacobus explores trees, rocks, clouds, breath, sleep, deafness, and blindness in their work. While she thinks through these things, she is assisted by the writings of Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Jacques Derrida, and Jean-Luc Nancy. Helping us think more deeply about things that are at once visible and invisible, seen and unseen, felt and unfeeling, Romantic Things opens our eyes to what has been previously overlooked in lyric and Romantic poetry.

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