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  Into the Inferno - The Story of...

  Bill Ibelle

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  The temperature was forty degrees below zero when fighter planes screamed out of the clouds, puncturing the fuselage with a spray of machinegun fire and sending the bomber beside them into a death spin. This was followed by intense flak, as a hundred cannons on the ground tried to blow them out of the sky.When they finally made it back to the base, another enemy awaited them: homesickness, crushing boredom, relentless cold, and more mud than they could imagine.Bert Ibelle was a nineteen-year-old freshman at Dartmouth College when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps to fly dozens of bomber missions over Nazi-occupied Europe and win the Purple Heart. His buddy, Fran Brighenti, served as an infantry marksman on the opposite side of the globe, slogging through the steaming jungles of the Philippine and the fiery hell of Okinawa.Their wars couldn't have been more different, nor could their approach to life. While the ever-exuberant Fran was a ladies man, Bert only had eyes for ""Red," the girl back home who was in love with another young man.This is their story—one that combines terror, humor, friendship, and a son's search for his elusive father.

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  Episode 3 - India's Political...

  Anjum Sharma

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  What is the political structure like in India? Where were the elections held in the year 2020, which party left which one and whose hand was caught? Why was the Supreme Court angry over the politics of defection? The MPs expressed displeasure over the closure of which fund? Find out all the answers in this episode.

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  Egyptian Mythology for Kids:...

  Matt Clayton

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  Have you ever wondered why the ancient Egyptians made mummies, why they built the gigantic pyramids, or what they believed in?  
  All these questions and more will be answered in this incredible audiobook on Egyptian mythology. Become an ancient Egyptian myth buster and find out which legends about ancient Egypt are pure fiction! 
  Learning doesn’t have to be a chore. This audiobook makes it easy and exciting with interesting facts, helpful pronunciation tips for those tricky new words, and meanings for some of the words you may not have heard before. On top of this, at the end of each chapter, there are exciting and creative activities to make learning fun. Plus, there’s even a final chapter full of fun facts about ancient Egypt! 
  You’ll be amazed to hear the weird, wonderful, and downright crazy myths surrounding this ancient civilization. Here are just a few of them and some of the other amazing things you’ll learn in this audiobook:The mummy’s curse—is it real?The ancient Egyptians had more than one creation story!Nobody knows who exactly built the pyramids. Was it slaves?Were there aliens in ancient Egypt?Which pharaoh was eaten by a hippopotamus?Egyptians took the meaning of “cat lover” to a whole new level.There were so many gods that even the Egyptians got them mixed up!Who was His Majesty “herself”?Learn the tale of the god who was chopped to bits and lived to tell the tale!How do you make a mummy?The gods were part animals!Is the Nile River the center of the universe? Pharaohs were living gods.Your heart had to be lighter than a feather to become immortal!Where would you face five-headed reptiles, snakes with knives, and fire-breathing dragons?The Book of the Dead wasn’t as scary as it sounds. The ancient Egyptians loved junk food and playing games too!

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  Reclaiming Life - A Guide For...

  Maureen Michele

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  Are you a parent of a chronically ill child who is struggling to manage overwhelming chaos? Do you feel lost in a world that revolves around navigating the health concerns of your child? Does worry lead your life - making you unable to achieve your personal goals? 
  Don’t feel hopeless! You can reclaim your life! 
  A beautiful piece of writing through the eyes of a mother and physician, Maureen Michele’s book explores the problems that parents with chronically ill children commonly face. She teaches about the foundation of resilience and the development of courage for parental advocacy. The book helps parents overcome self-neglect and discusses the strength of asking for help. 
  Told with personal stories, Reclaiming Life: A guide for parents of chronically ill children plunges into the mind of parents who become consumed with worry and fear when their children face medical challenges. With heart-warming stories and profound lessons, Maureen Michele shows parents how to create the life of their dreams despite their child’s challenges. 
  In this book, you will learn:Building resilience depends on the four Cs: consciousness (awareness), curiosity, commitment, and courageBeing comfortable with disagreements develops courage and can help a parent advocate for their childAwareness of your thoughts allows you to organize them and manage your feelings of overwhelm, fear, and guiltAsking for support is a sign of strength, not weaknessPracticing gratitude and celebrating accomplishments are important to keep positive momentum in our life 
  The personal stories and lessons in this book will help you navigate your role as a parent as well as inspire to take meaningful action to attain an exciting, peaceful, and joyful life. Read this book and uncover the ultimate secrets for overwhelmed parents to thrive in life with a purpose.

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  The Storied Life - Christian...

  Jared C Wilson

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  When writers write, they are getting in touch with the image of God in them. This is true in some way of all artistry, but writers especially create worlds, characters, histories, and transformation--all ex nihilo ("out of nothing"). 
  In The Storied Life, veteran author Jared C. Wilson explores the ins and outs of writers and writing, exploring the myriad ways the craft is more about transformation than simply communication. From decades of experience and with his signature wit, Wilson brings well-earned insight, autobiographical reflections, and meaningful meditations to the topic of writing as a way of life and as a way of worship, showing how the concept of Story--our personal stories and God's grand story of redemption--shapes fiction and non-fiction writers alike. 
  Chapters focus on topics like:The liturgy of story.Writing as a spiritual act.Perseverance and endurance.Writing as a calling.Promotion, publishing, and platform. 
    
  Whether you're a long-time writer or a beginning author, a daily journaler or an occasional dabbler, The Storied Life will help you improve your craft. It will lead you to think more deeply about the disciplines and dispositions needed to write for transformation. 
  Recommended readingcan be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  The End of White Politics - How...

  Zerlina Maxwell

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  An MSNBC political analyst and former Hillary Clinton staffer examines the past and present problems of the Left—and makes a compelling case for how to take back our government and secure a better future for America.In the entire history of the United States of America, we've never elected a woman as our president. And we've only had one president who was not a white man.After working on two presidential campaigns (for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton), MSNBC political analyst and SiriusXM host Zerlina Maxwell gained first-hand knowledge of everything liberals have been doing right over the past few elections-and everything they are still doing wrong. Ultimately, these errors worked in President Donald Trump's favor in 2016; he effectively ran a campaign on white identity politics, successfully tapping into white male angst and resistance. In 2020, after the Democratic Party's most historically diverse pool of presidential candidates finally dwindled down to Joe Biden, once again an older white man, Maxwell has posed the ultimate question: what now, liberals?Fueled by Maxwell's trademark wit and candor, The End of White Politics dismantles the past and present problems of the Left, challenging everyone from scrappy, young "Bernie Bros" to seasoned power players in the "Billionaire Boys' Club." No topic is taboo; whether tackling the white privilege that enabled Mayor Pete Buttigieg's presidential run, the controversial #HashtagActivism of the Millennial generation, the massive individual donations that sway politicians toward maintaining the status quo of income inequality, or the lingering racism that debilitated some Democratic presidential contenders and cut their promising campaigns short, Maxwell pulls no punches in her fierce critique. However, underlying all of these individual issues, Maxwell argues that it's the "liberal-minded" party's struggle to engage women and communities of color-and its preoccupation with catering to the white, male working class—that threatens to be its most lethal shortfall.The times—and the demographics—are changing, and in order for progressive politics to prevail, we must acknowledge our shortcomings, take ownership of our flaws, and do everything in our power to level the playing field for all Americans. The End of White Politics shows exactly how and why progressives can lean into identity politics, empowering marginalized groups, and uniting under a common vision that will benefit us all.***TIME, 100 Must-Read Books of 2020!***"Witty and piercing."—TIME

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