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  The Art of War - A New Translation

  Sun Tzu, Filibooks

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  The Art of War dates to the fifth century B.C and is arguably the most famous military treatise ever written. 
  Throughout its history, The Art of War has been highly influential. Figures as diverse as Japanese daimyō Takeda Shingen, Chinese communist Mao Tse-Tung, and Finnish field marshal Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim have cited the book as inspirational. 
  During the Vietnam War the book served as an inspiration and guide for the Vietcong, which brought the book to the attention of the American military. 
  The focus of this reworking is to preserve the original intent of Sun Tzu as closely as possible.

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  The Price of Plenty - A History...

  Maureen Ogle

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  Ever wondered how “factory farms” came to be, why chicken nuggets were invented, or where the idea of feeding hormones and antibiotics to livestock came from in the first place? 
  The Price of Plenty offers answers that may surprise you, in a compulsively readable and distinctly American tale of abundance, invention, and exceptionalism. 
  Historian Maureen Ogle unfolds the good, the bad, and the ugly behind the nation’s meat-making infrastructure, from colonial cattle wars to the rise of Swift, Armour, and Tyson to today’s alt-cuisine. Tracing consumer desires, profit motives, and policy imperatives, this absorbing narrative shows how an insatiable appetite for meat carved America’s landscape and identity. 
  When white Europeans arrived in North America, the abundance of land enabled meat consumption on a scale unheard of in the Old World. There, an average European was lucky to see meat once a week, while even a poor American consumed about two hundred pounds a year. 
  The panoramic story of how we got from that meat-eater’s paradise to the complexities and contradictions of today is told here through a wide range of sources and records – forming an indispensable guide to the American way of meat and its unexpected consequences.

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  Suspended Education - School...

  Aaron Kupchik

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  Every year, millions of public school students are suspended. This overused punishment removes students from the classroom, but it does not improve their behavior. Instead, suspension disrupts their education, harming the students, their families, and their schools. Black students suffer most within this broken system, experiencing a far greater risk of school punishment and the significant harms that accompany it. Many activists and scholars have considered how school punishment increases racial inequity, but few have thought to ask why. Why do we punish students the way we do, and why have we allowed this harmful practice to impact the lives of our nation's children? 
   
   
   
  In Supended Education, Aaron Kupchik shows that suspensions were not intended as a behavior management tool. Instead, they were designed to remove unwanted students from the classroom. Through statistical analysis and in-depth case studies of schools in Massachusetts and Delaware, Kupchik reveals how suspension rates skyrocketed after the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, serving as an unofficial means of removing Black children from newly desegregated schools. His groundbreaking research traces the legacy of these segregationist movements, demonstrating that school districts with more desegregation-related legal battles from the 1950s onward suspend more Black students today.

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  Beyond the Rubble - Stories from...

  Alex Tusk

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  In "Beyond the Rubble," Alex Tusk invites listeners into the heart of Gaza, weaving together powerful narratives that reveal the resilience and humanity of its people amidst conflict. Through a series of poignant stories, Tusk captures the daily lives, dreams, and struggles of individuals often overlooked by the broader narrative of war. 
  Narrated by the compelling voice of Joanne Williams, this audiobook immerses you in the rich tapestry of Gaza's experiences. Williams’ nuanced delivery brings to life the laughter, sorrow, and hope that echo through the streets and homes, transcending the physical devastation that surrounds them. 
  Join Tusk on this transformative journey that goes beyond the headlines, exploring the strength of community and the indomitable spirit of those who call Gaza home. "Beyond the Rubble" is a testament to resilience, urging us to listen and understand the stories that lie beneath the surface.

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  Wordslut - A Feminist Guide to...

  Amanda Montell

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  “As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met Cassidy 
  A brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us. 
  The word bitch conjures many images for many people, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman. Even before its usage to mean a female canine, bitch didn’t refer to gender at all—it originated as a gender-neutral word meaning genitalia. A perfectly innocuous word devolving into a female insult is the case for tons more terms, including hussy—which simply meant housewife—or slut, which meant an untidy person and was also used to describe men. These words are just a few among history’s many English slurs hurled at women. 
  Amanda Montell, reporter and feminist linguist, deconstructs language—from insults and cursing, gossip, and catcalling to grammar and pronunciation patterns—to reveal the ways it has been used for centuries to keep women and other marginalized genders from power. Ever wonder why so many people are annoyed when women talk with vocal fry or use the word like as a filler? Or why certain gender-neutral terms stick and others don’t? Or where stereotypes of how women and men speak come from in the first place? 
  Montell effortlessly moves between history, science, and popular culture to explore these questions and more—and how we can use the answers to effect real social change. Her irresistible humor shines through, making linguistics not only approachable but both downright hilarious and profound, demonstrated in chapters such as:Slutty Skanks and Nasty Dykes: A Comprehensive List of Gendered InsultsHow to Embarrass the Shit Out of People Who Try to Correct Your GrammarFuck it: An Ode to Cursing While FemaleCyclops, Panty Puppet, Bald Headed Bastard and 100+ Other Things to Call Your Genitalia 
  Wordslut gets to the heart of our language, marvels at its elasticity, and sheds much-needed light into the biases that shadow women in our culture and our consciousness. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Improve Your Conversations Small...

  Sarah Evanson

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  Improve Your Conversations, Small Talk & People Skills (2 in 1): Learn To Talk To Anyone, Develop Charisma, Build & Manage Friendships & Create Deeper Social Connections 
  Introducing 10 Hours Of Essential Training On One of The Games All Humans Have To Play- The Social Game! (and How To Become A Master Of It To Create The Life You Want!) 
  Yes, you can improve your social skills, skyrocket your connections and create the social life you’ve always dreamed of- As well as learn to network like a pro by mastering the foundational Social Skills 
  And, inside you’ll find 10 Hours of practical teachings on doing exactly that- mastering the art of people & communication skills! 
  Are you ready to get started? 
  Here’s an Example Of What’s Inside…How To Develop Your Small Talk Skills So That You Can Talk To Absolutely ANYONE! 10 Must Know People Skills To Come Across As A Natural Socializer The Art Of Storytelling, And Why Stories Will Captivate Anyone You Talk To How To ‘Warm Up’ To A Room & Instantly Tap Into Your A Game! The 10 Biggest Social Mistakes You’re Probably Making On A Regular Basis 7 Simple, Yet Wildly Effective, Habits You Can Develop Today To Instantly Supercharge Your Social Skills! The Art Of Analyzing People, Reading Them Like A Book & Understanding Their True Intentions Explained! The 5 ‘Follow Up’ Conversations To Go From a Forgettable Interaction To A Potential Friendship / Partnership  
  AND So Much More!  
  So, If You Want 10+ Hours Of Practical Advice On Becoming A Social Rockstar That Will Have Too Many Connections To Cope With Then Scroll Up And Click “Buy This Audiobook” Today

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