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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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  Blame Changer: Understanding...

  Carmel O'Brien

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  Blame Changer by psychologist Carmel O'Brien, former head of Clinical Services at Victoria's Doncare, provides straight forward answers to common questions and aims to debunk pervasive myths around what Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull last year called "one of Australia's greatest shames" domestic violence. But Blame Changer is much more than the definitive rebuttal of some of society's most damaging, ill-informed and pervasive attitudes about domestic violence. It sounds a clarion call for a change in the way we talk - at the dinner table, on social media and in national conversation at the highest levels - about women and the violence they experience. What's more, it's also a practical guide that will help victims of abuse: Blame Changer also shows friends and family how to help a victim of abuse and challenges how the Family Court system responds to allegations of abuse. This is the definitive guide to domestic violence in Australia, by a woman who has worked with countless victims over many years.

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  Bringing Mindfulness Into the...

  Tara Segree

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  How can we help our students navigate challenges with confidence, mental well-being, and presence? While many schools implement social emotional learning or guidance programs, this book shows an easy, effective, and sustainable way to incorporate mindfulness into your classroom no matter what grade or subject you teach. 
   
   
   
  Tara Segree, recipient of the 2021 Innovative Educator Award and a collaborator of the Mini Meditations for Kids podcast, shows how mindful practices can help students build confidence, overcome anxiety, focus, engage in learning, find their strengths, and more. 
   
   
   
  Chapters provide tools and activities for incorporating mindfulness into your day-to-day teaching, as well as ideas for partnering with families so students can continue their practice at home. Special features include The 30-Day Mindfulness Challenge to give you an accessible way to try mindfulness with your students, and journal prompts to help you on your own mindfulness journey.

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  A Rare Recording of Old Time...

  Various Various

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  Take a step back in time and hear many of the best radio car commercials of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s from Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, Rambler, and Studebaker.

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  Master HSK 1 Grammar: Volume 3 –...

  Anonymous

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  “Master HSK 1 Grammar: Volume 3” is a direct and practical guide to the essential grammar every beginner must know. This volume completes my HSK 1 Grammar series and gives you the final set of structures needed for a strong foundation. 
  Each chapter focuses on one key pattern. You will hear: 
  	•	Clear explanations in simple language 
  	•	Word-for-word breakdowns 
  	•	Literal meanings 
  	•	Natural English translations 
  	•	Examples you can use immediately 
  This method removes guesswork and shows you exactly how Chinese sentences are built. You will learn to form correct sentences, ask common questions, and use everyday grammar that appears across HSK 1. 
  This audiobook is ideal for beginners who want fast, solid progress. You can listen while walking, commuting, or studying—short lessons make it easy to review and build strong grammar habits. 
  If you want a straightforward, effective way to master HSK 1 grammar, this final volume gives you the tools to understand Chinese clearly and use it with confidence.

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  Living with Grief - A...

  Sara Mathews

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  Living with Grief provides a guide to how to live when others have died. 
   
  Written by a therapist and counselor who specializes in grief, loss, and bereavement, it helps listeners gain insight into some of the processes that might be happening when things feel overwhelming. Following an effective Q&A framework, it offers a valuable "dip in and out" approach with good signposting to guidance on all the questions that those touched by grief need to know. Organized into short manageable chapters, the book provides strategies to offer understanding and compassion to gently encourage listeners to think about what is going on for them during this time. It introduces a diverse and inclusive cast of characters who are going through grief themselves in various different circumstances to reflect modern culture and the issues people face. It also includes coverage about the social context in which the griever lives and the role of social media and how that can play into competitive and performative aspects of grief. 
   
  This book acts as a compassionate companion for those figuring out how to live with grief. It is also valuable for counselors, mental health professionals, and other health and social care professionals.

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