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  American Railroads

  John F. Stover

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  Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers.A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the United States, John F. Stover’s American Railroads traces their history from the first lines that helped eastern seaports capture western markets to today’s newly revitalized industry. Stover describes the growth of the railroads’ monopoly, with the consequent need for state and federal regulations; relates the vital part played by the railroads during the Civil War and the two World Wars; and charts the railroads’ decline due to the advent of air travel and trucking during the 1950s.In two new chapters, Stover recounts the remarkable recovery of the railroads, along with other pivotal events of the industry’s recent history. During the 1960s declining passenger traffic and excessive federal regulation led to the federally-financed creation of Amtrak to revive passenger service and Conrail to provide freight service on bankrupt northeastern railroads. The real savior for the railroads, though, proved to be the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, which brought prosperity to rail freight carriers by substantially deregulating the industry. By 1995, renewed railroad freight traffic had reached nearly twice its former peak in 1944.Bringing both a seasoned eye and new insights to bear on one of the most American of industries, Stover has produced the definitive history of railroads in the United States.

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  The White Album - Essays

  Joan Didion

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  "First appearing in print in 1979, this remarkable and intimate audiobook chronicles the implosion of the 1960s and reports on the people, mores, and trends that defined that turbulent time."—AudioFileFirst published in 1979, Joan Didion's The White Album records indelibly the upheavals and aftermaths of the 1960s. Examining key events, figures, and trends of the era—including Charles Manson, the Black Panthers, and the shopping mall—through the lens of her own spiritual confusion, Joan Didion helped to define mass culture as we now understand it. Written with a commanding sureness of tone and linguistic precision, The White Album is a central text of American reportage and a classic of American autobiography.

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  Small Action BIG RESULTS -...

  Book Cave

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  All of us have things we want to change about ourselves. 
  All of us have goals and aspirations, and perfect versions of ourselves that we imagine. We all want to have better abs, better teeth, more confidence, and more money. 
  And every now and then, we get sick of just “wanting” those things and we endeavour to do something about it. That normally involves beginning a new training program, or it means investing money, or changing bank account. 
  We make a huge effort to make these changes, but we seldom end up getting the results we want. In fact, many people have completely given up on the hope that they can EVER change. 
  Why is that? 
  Normally, it’s because we approach our goals in the completely the wrong way. We are looking for drastic change. We want to see immediate results. 
  But that’s not how improvement really works.

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  Speaking in Tongues

  J. M. Coetzee, Mariana Dimópulos

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  Language, historically speaking, has always been slippery. Two dictionaries provide two different maps of the universe: which one is true, or are both false? Speaking in Tongues—taking the form of a dialogue between Nobel laureate novelist J. M. Coetzee and eminent translator Mariana Dimópulos—examines some of the most pressing linguistic issues that plague writers and translators well into the twenty-first century. 
   
   
   
  The authors inquire if one can truly love an acquired language, and they question why certain languages, like Spanish, have gender differences built into them. They examine the threat of monolingualism and ask how we can counter, if at all, the global spread of the English language, which seems to maraud like a colonial power. They question whether it should be the duty of the translator to remove morally objectionable language. And in the conclusion, Coetzee even speculates whether it's only mathematics that can tell the truth about everything. 
   
   
   
  Drawing from decades of experience in the craft of language, both Dimópulos and Coetzee face the reality that when it comes to self-expression, some things will always get lost in translation. Speaking in Tongues finally emerges as an engaging and accessible work of philosophy, shining a light on some of the most important linguistic and philological issues of our time.

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  Book of Famous Speeches -...

  Carlo Batà

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  What were the most important and influential speeches of our time? Discover the answers in this book of speeches that changed our world. 
   
   
   
  Famous historical speeches. This remarkable collection of thirty-eight historic speeches, spanning from post-World War II to the present, offers unparalleled insight into pivotal moments in our recent history. Experience the power of words that shaped nations and understand the visionary minds behind them, from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "dream" to Malala's impassioned plea for education. 
   
   
   
  Inspiration for the future and insight into the past. In Famous Speeches, gain a deeper understanding of our evolving world through the voices that changed it forever. Travel back to these monumental moments and experience firsthand the transformative power of oration. 
   
   
   
  Inside: 
   
   
   
  ● Understand the sentiments and visionary ideas of post-World War II leaders and influencers 
   
   
   
  ● Experience the emotional impact of words that changed the course of history 
   
   
   
  ● Discover inspiration for the future and deepen your knowledge of some of history's greatest speakers

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  Badass Affirmations - The Wit...

  Becca Anderson

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  Even a badass needs positive affirmations. No one leaps out of bed knowing they're amazing and about to have an incredible day. We find ourselves rushing around, working hard to please others—and often we find ourselves making everyone happy but our own damn selves. Badass Affirmations is here to stop the negativity with positive quotes and affirmations from powerful women. 
   
   
   
  Discover strong women quotes and encouraging self-affirmations. In Badass Affirmations, positive living and affirmation queen Becca Anderson reminds you that you are pretty darn great. Inside this motivational quotes and affirmations book, you'll be fired up by inspirational quotes for women, by women. Alongside these women empowerment quotes, you'll gain new knowledge of the badass ladies who have left their mark on the world with a mix of short bios and longer profiles. And when you're done learning from other fierce females, you can work on affirming yourself with uplifting journal prompts. 
   
   
   
  Badass Affirmations will help you: 
   
   
   
  ● Learn the habit of affirming yourself daily 
   
   
   
  ● Empower yourself and strengthen your self-esteem 
   
   
   
  ● Be encouraged by words of wit and wisdom

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