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  Souvenirs from an Absurd Life -...

  Don Dahler

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  One man's unlikely rise from bartender to national television reporter and the incredible adventures he's had along the way. 
   
   
   
  Hockey great Wayne Gretzky famously noted, "You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take." 
   
   
   
  Don Dahler took these words to heart, causing his entire life to change in a remarkable way. Souvenirs from an Absurd Life presents true stories about a relative nobody once struggling to make rent before he decided he would not accept what appeared to be a dim, boring, unfulfilling future. Instead, Dahler charted a new course for himself, somehow landing an award-winning career as a network correspondent and news anchor, covering a vast array of subjects, including wars, the attacks of 9/11, and the biggest stories of the times for FOX, CNBC, ABC, and CBS News. Despite the considerable odds against him, Don Dahler took his shot, and he made it.

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  Social Experiments in the 20th...

  Editors Charles River

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  The human psyche is one of the most complex, unpredictable, enigmatic, and therefore riveting phenomena in existence, one that psychologists have been working on deciphering since the dawn of modern science. To better understand the multifaceted intricacies of human behavior, and to unlock the secrets of the conscious mind and the subconscious, ambitious professionals in the field have conducted numerous groundbreaking – and at times, problematic – psychological experiments. The practice originated with German philosopher Wilhelm Wundt, one of the fathers of modern psychology and the creator of the world's first experimental psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig. He sought to measure the average speed of thought processes by assigning a range of reaction time tasks to his subjects.  
  	As the nascent, yet fast-developing scientific discipline took hold around the globe, psychological experiments simultaneously diversified. As revolutionary and eye-opening as many of these experiments were, they often danced on the fine line between ethical and unethical. There was, for instance, the now-infamous Little Albert Experiment, conducted at Johns Hopkins University in 1920, in which a nine-month-old infant was deliberately manipulated into developing an irrational fear for the purpose of studying classical conditioning, and the correlation between adult fears and childhood traumas. The Monster Study, carried out at the University of Iowa in 1939, attempted to convert orphans into stutterers, half of whom were subjected to positive reinforcements and the others to negative ones. Then, there was arguably the most notorious psychological experiment in history: the 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, in which participants were randomly assigned the character of either prisoner or prison guard. That role-playing study quickly spiraled out of control.

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  What It Takes - The inspiring...

  Aaron Tighe

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  This isn't the glamorous story of a football superstar and legend that will have left fingerprints on the memories of football fans the world over. It is however a familiar story, one that is recognised by everyone, who as a kid, lost themselves in a beautiful football world, a world of camaraderie with friends and competitors, a world of running, passing, tackling, dribbling, shooting and dreaming just for that moment in time, that anything was possible. 
  Aaron's story takes you through his early football endeavours with his school friends and family in the local streets and parks of England, his recognition as an outstanding international schoolboy football talent in Ireland and subsequent trials with topflight English clubs Chelsea and Luton Town, eventuating in a seven year professional and international career at the heights of English football. 
  For anyone who seeks an insight into the transition from schoolboy footballer to professional footballer, the twists and turns and highs and lows of a young footballers life, Aaron story will show you 'What it takes'.

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  The Iliad

  Homer Homer

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  The Iliad by Homer
  
  Step into the legendary world of ancient Greece with The Iliad, one of the greatest epic poems ever written. At the heart of this timeless masterpiece is the Trojan War—a devastating conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans that becomes a stage for heroism, pride, love, betrayal, divine intervention, and the tragic consequences of human anger.
  
  The story follows Achilles, the greatest warrior of the Greek army, whose fierce pride and conflict with Agamemnon lead him to withdraw from battle. As the war rages on and the Trojans gain strength under the leadership of the noble Prince Hector, Achilles must confront the consequences of his choices and the devastating power of his own rage. Alongside these legendary warriors stand unforgettable figures such as Helen, Paris, Odysseus, Priam, and countless gods and goddesses whose rivalries and interventions shape the fate of mortals.
  
  More than a story about war, The Iliad explores the deepest questions of human existence. What is the price of glory? Can honor survive the brutality of battle? How do pride, grief, friendship, love, and revenge shape the human heart? Through its unforgettable characters and powerful storytelling, Homer reveals both the grandeur and the terrible cost of heroism.
  
  This enduring epic continues to captivate readers thousands of years after it was first composed. Its themes of courage, mortality, loyalty, loss, and the search for meaning remain as relevant today as they were in the ancient world. Whether you are discovering Homer for the first time or returning to this classic, The Iliad offers a profound journey into mythology, history, warfare, and the timeless complexities of human nature.
  
  Experience the epic tale that has influenced literature, art, philosophy, and storytelling for generations—and enter the world of heroes whose names have echoed across history.

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  Karen Read Trial - A True Crime...

  Roberts R. Kevin

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  KAREN READ TRIAL examines a controversial criminal case that exposed serious weaknesses in law enforcement, prosecution, and local authority.
   
  The book centers on the death of John O’Keefe and the case involving Karen Read. From the earliest stages, the investigation raised unresolved questions. Despite the lack of clear, conclusive evidence, early assumptions shaped the direction of the case and were rarely reconsidered. Over time, those assumptions became entrenched, even as contradictions and gaps continued to emerge.
   
  This was not a failure limited to a single moment. The case developed within an environment where accountability was inconsistent and scrutiny often discouraged. Relationships between institutions and the surrounding community influenced outcomes, while critical questions were sidelined instead of addressed.
   
  Beyond the central case, the book places these events within a broader pattern of investigative failures, overlooked evidence, and ongoing legal controversies. In several instances, serious procedural breakdowns persisted, requiring outside intervention only after significant damage had already occurred.
   
  Drawing from documented records and verified case material, KAREN READ TRIAL shows how justice can falter—not through coordinated intent, but through hesitation, silence, and institutional self-protection.
   
  What happened here was not an isolated incident. It reflects a larger issue affecting communities when authority goes largely unquestioned and responsibility is delayed.
   
  This book presents the facts, the unanswered questions, and the consequences of allowing uncertainty to replace accountability.

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  Henrietta Szold - Hadassah and...

  Francine Klagsbrun

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  Award-winning author Francine Klagsbrun reveals the complex life and work of Henrietta Szold, founder of Hadassah and a Zionist trailblazer 
   
   
    
  Henrietta Szold (1860–1945) is renowned as the founder of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, which quickly became one of the most successful of all Zionist groups. In her work with Hadassah, Szold used a combined ethical and pragmatic approach aimed at improving the lives of both Jews and Arabs. She later moved to Mandate Palestine to help shape education, health, and social services there. The pinnacle of her career came in her seventies, when she took on the task of directing the Youth Aliyah program, which rescued thousands of young people from the Nazis and resettled them in Palestine. 
   
   
    
  Using Szold's copious letters, diaries, and essays, along with other archival documents, Francine Klagsbrun traces Szold's life and legacy with an eye to uncovering the person behind the Zionist icon. She reveals Szold as a complex human being who had to cope with controversy and criticism, a workaholic with an outsized sense of duty, and an idealist who fought for her beliefs even as she questioned her own abilities. With deep insight, Klagsbrun introduces listeners to this extraordinary woman, whose impact on women's lives as well as on education and health systems still resonates.

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