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  The Elephant Man

  Frederick Treves

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  This is a story in Victorian England of how in 1884 Frederick Treves, Surgeon and Lecturer in Anatomy at the London Hospital arranged for the "Elephant Man" (whose distorted grotesque face and deformed body made him a "freak") to visit the medical college next to the hospital for the purpose of a lecture.  They would later become friends and Treves the savior of the man named John Merrick. This is Treves' memoir.

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  Mistakes and Miracles -...

  Nancy Palmer Jones, Karin Lin

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  What calls Unitarian Universalists to create multicultural, antiracist Beloved Community? What do congregations need when they embark on this journey? What common threads run through their stories?
  
   
  Nancy Palmer Jones and Karin Lin—a white minister and a lay person of color—share how five diverse congregations encounter frustrations and disappointments, as well as hope and wonder, once they commit to the journey. Mistakes abound. Miracles of transformation and joy emerge too. Extensively researched and thoughtfully written—with reflection questions at the end of each chapter—Mistakes and Miracles: Congregations on the Road to Multiculturalism will guide readers to apply these stories to their own communities, develop next steps, and renew their commitment to this hard but meaningful work.

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  A Light in the Northern Sea -...

  Tim Brady

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  August 25, 1943. A lone bicyclist transports a cache of explosives, hidden in a beer crate, to a Copenhagen hall being readied to house German troops. In a violent blast, the would-be barracks is reduced to rubble. It's the boldest act yet of Holger Danske and the growing Danish resistance combating the oppressiveness of Hitler's Reich. 
   
   
   
  In 1940, on its way to conquering Western Europe, Germany coerced the Danish government into a "cooperative" agreement that lasted three long years until the increasing brazenness of the Resistance movement prompted a crackdown. Denmark's nearly 8000 Jews, who had so far been spared Hitler's wrath, now became the focus of his rage. A roundup was ordered to begin on October 1st, 1943, the first day of the Jewish New Year. 
   
   
   
  The only passage to safety was across the Oresund to Sweden. But no group existed to organize an escape. Until the last moment, Sweden didn’t agree to allow the refugees into the country; and the strait between the two nations was swarming with Gestapo. What happened next was a miracle. 95% of Denmark's Jews survived the Holocaust, the highest percentage in Europe. Here are the riveting true accounts of ordinary Danes who, using their modest resources, wiles, remarkable courage, and camaraderie, quietly orchestrated their escape.

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  Spanish Short Stories for...

  LDFU Academy

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  Don't waste any more time in your quest to learn Spanish quickly and engagingly. Dive into the vibrant world of language with this audiobook. 
  Spanish stands as the second most spoken language globally, with over 35 countries and 600 million speakers. Learning it is undeniably a wise choice, yet the journey can be arduous and uninspiring without the right resources. 
  Traveling to immerse oneself in the language isn't always feasible, making effective learning tools essential. Science reveals that storytelling enhances memory and learning, aligning perfectly with our brain's natural inclination. By integrating stories into language learning, retention becomes more intuitive and enjoyable. 
  This audiobook stands apart from the rest by offering an optimal learning experience tailored for beginners. Unlike other resources, it steers clear of convoluted terms, lengthy stories sans English parallels, vocabulary deficits, grammatical errors, and other pitfalls. 
  Divided into two parts, the audiobook encompasses: 
  Tips and techniques for language acquisition, providing key insights into learning Spanish 
  Fundamentals and complexities of the Spanish language, including verb conjugations in the present tense 
  25 dual-language lessons with parallel text, meticulously crafted to aid comprehension and memorization 
  Core vocabulary applicable in various contexts 
  Exploration of the present simple tense with verbs like "ser" and "estar," regular verb conjugations, and more 
  Even if Spanish is entirely foreign to you, fret not. This audiobook caters to beginners, offering the unique advantage of parallel translations in English. Say goodbye to comprehension barriers and embrace a seamless journey to mastering Spanish. 
  Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to learn Spanish effectively and effortlessly. Click the "buy now" button and embark on your linguistic adventure today!

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  Two Avatars - A retelling of...

  Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dhama...

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  A vivid dramatisation of ‘Srimad Bhagavatam’s third canto. This ancient teaching is widely accepted as India’s most influential text. It explains the science of yoga and mysticism, culminating in knowledge of the Supreme Absolute and one’s eternal identity in relationship to that truth. It was composed 5000 years ago in Sanskrit by the great sage Vyasadeva, and has since been translated many times, but this is the first complete retelling. The series, Brilliant as the Sun, aims to make this sublime work accessible to any reader by presenting it in the style of a modern novel. Adhering closely to the original text, it brings out the deep meaning of Srimad Bhagavatam and helps the reader follow its flow easily. In this fourth volume, we hear about the appearance of Vishnu’s stupendous boar incarnation, Lord Varaha, who rescues the earth from the demon Hiranyaksha. We also meet the great sage Kardama, who marries Devahuti, daughter of the earth’s emperor, Manu. She gives birth to Lord Kapila, the divine incarnation who descended to teach the ancient science of Sankhya Yoga. Filled with enlightening wisdom and stimulating stories, Two Avataras presents the ancient teachings of the epic Srimad Bhagavatam in a highly enjoyable way that will appeal to anyone seeking real peace and lasting happiness.

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  Getting China Wrong

  Aaron L. Friedberg

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  The West's strategy of engagement with China has failed. More than three decades of trade and investment with the advanced democracies have left that country far richer and stronger than it would otherwise have been. But growth and development have not caused China's rulers to relax their grip on political power, abandon their mercantilist economic policies, or accept the rules and norms of the existing international system. To the contrary: China today is more repressive at home, more aggressive abroad, and more obviously intent on establishing itself as the world's preponderant power than at any time since the death of Chairman Mao. What went wrong? 
   
   
   
  Put simply, the democracies underestimated the resilience, resourcefulness, and ruthlessness of the Chinese Communist Party. For far too long, the United States and its allies failed to take seriously the Party's unwavering determination to crush opposition, build national power, and fulfill its ideological and geopolitical ambitions. In this powerfully argued study, Friedberg identifies the assumptions underpinning engagement, describes the counterstrategy that China's Communist Party rulers devised in order to exploit the West's openness while defeating its plans, and explains what the democracies must do now if they wish to preserve their prosperity, protect their security, and defend their common values.

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