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  Stalking the Great Killer -...

  Larry C. Floyd, Joseph H. Bates

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  Stalking the Great Killer is the story of Arkansas's struggle to control tuberculosis, and how the state became a model in its treatment of the disease. 
   
   
   
  To place the story of tuberculosis in Arkansas in historical perspective, the authors trace the origins of the disease. Arkansas suffered some of the worst ravages of the disease, and the authors argue that many of the improvements in the state's medical infrastructure grew out of the desperate need to control it. 
   
   
   
  In the early twentieth century, Arkansas established a sanatorium and thirty years later, the segregated Black sanitorium. These institutions helped slow the disease but at a cost: removed from families and communities, patients suffered from the isolation. Joseph Bates saw this when he delivered an uncle to the sanitorium in the 1940s. In the 1960s, Bates, now a physician, and his colleague Paul Reagan overcame a resistant medical-political system to develop a new approach to treating the disease. 
   
   
   
  In the age of Covid-19, this history offers valuable lessons about community involvement in public health, the potential efficacy of public-private partnerships, and the importance of leadership in the battle to eradicate disease.

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  American Impresario - William F...

  Lawrence Perelman

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  Lawrence Perelman, an eighteen-year-old aspiring pianist and son of Soviet Jewish immigrants, wrote a letter to William F. Buckley, Jr., the conservative icon, in 1994. A remarkable cross-generational friendship was sparked by Buckley's response. During their friendship Perelman would go on to learn of the timeless elements of Buckley's character and the central role of classical music in Buckley's American vision. 
   
   
   
  In 2025, the 100th anniversary of Buckley's birth, this book delves into some of Buckley's virtues which Perelman witnessed firsthand and argues that those virtues can transform the fabric of America's character. Their friendship spanned from 1995 to February 27, 2008, the day Buckley passed away in his Connecticut home while Perelman practiced piano in a nearby room for a private recital that evening for Buckley and friends that would never happen. 
   
   
   
  American Impresario is a portrait of Buckley, the impresario of the conservative movement, man of faith, Cold Warrior, bulwark against Anti-Semitism, Renaissance man, musician, and mentor to countless people. This book will inspire listeners to emulate Buckley's virtues, including a return to civil discourse, anonymous philanthropy, faith, patriotism and fostering relationships between mentor and protégé, as part of a goal to reweave the fabric of our nation's character.

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  Summary: Ego is the Enemy - by...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is not the official book, but a summary & it does not accompany the official book 
  Navigate the complex maze of self-awareness and personal growth with 'Ego is the Enemy: A Summary Guide,' a condensed exploration of Ryan Holiday's transformative bestseller. 
  Delve into the heart of Holiday's wisdom without missing any key insights. This summary guide distills the essence of 'Ego is the Enemy,' meticulously analyzing its core concepts and serving them to you in a digestible format. Discover how to identify, understand, and dismantle the barriers your ego constructs, preventing you from reaching your full potential. 
  Through a series of clear, concise summaries of Holiday's original chapters, you'll journey through the stages of aspiration, success, and failure, understanding how the ego can distort and disrupt our path at each juncture. More importantly, you'll learn how to subdue it, creating a space for humility, learning, and growth.

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  Peace in the US Republic of...

  Sandra M. Gustafson

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  Peace in the US Republic of Letters, 1840–1900 explores the early peace movement as it captured the imagination of leading writers. The book charts the rise of the peace cause from its sources in the works of William Penn and John Woolman, through the founding of the first peace societies in 1815 and the mid-century peace congresses, to the postbellum movement's consequential emphasis on arbitration. The Civil War is the central axis for the book, with three chapters organized around readings of novels by James Fenimore Cooper, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne spanning the period from 1840 to 1865. 
   
   
   
  The volume also explores fiction engaged with problems that arose in the aftermath of that war, including novels by Henry Adams and John Hay on political corruption and class conflict; works on the failures of Reconstruction by Albion Tourgée and Charles Chesnutt; and the varied treatments of Indigenous experience in Helen Hunt Jackson's Ramona and Simon Pokagon's Queen of the Woods. All of these writers focused on issues related to the cause of peace, expanding its thematic reach and anticipating key insights of twentieth-century peace scholars.

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  The Meaning of Life - Answers to...

  James Bailey

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  Over 100 extraordinary people. One profound question. Countless life-affirming answers.When James Bailey was feeling lost in life, he was inspired by philosopher Will Durant's project, conducted in the 1930's, to write to one hundred luminaries in arts, politics, religion, sport, and sciences, challenging them to respond to a direct yet fundamental question—What is the meaning of life? The response was more remarkable than he could have ever imagined.A decade on, James had garnered an incredible collection of replies, collated here for the first time. By turns thought-provoking, amusing, and enlightening, these letters from scientists, writers, campaigners, athletes, political leaders, entertainers, survivors, and philosophers are a wonderful source of inspiration. Some are about happiness and heartbreak, some are about purpose, some are funny, and some will change the way you think.The Meaning of Life is a gift from people of all walks of life with incredible experience, connecting through one meaningful question that broadens our understanding of what it really means to be human and happy. It is more than just a collection of letters—it's a roadmap to finding your own path.

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  Spanish Crash Course - The Best...

  Paul Jackson

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  Are you tired of putting in hours and energy into learning Spanish without seeing concrete results? Want to learn this beautiful language quickly and effortlessly? Welcome to "Spanish Crash Course: The Best Way to Learn a New Language? Like Kids Do!"  
  Imagine being able to master Spanish rapidly and effortlessly, just like kids do when they learn to speak. This audiobook offers you the advanced level, including lessons 61-80, to help you achieve authentic mastery of the Spanish language. 
  Exciting and engaging lessons await you, designed to make your learning flow naturally and be loads of fun. Whether you're at home, in the office, or driving your car, you can learn Spanish wherever you are, making the most of your precious time. 
  With "Spanish Crash Course: The Best Way to Learn a New Language? Like Kids Do!", we offer you: 
  - Insanely Effective Method: Say goodbye to wasting time with boring and ineffective traditional methods. We've developed an innovative and proven approach that allows you to learn quickly and effectively. 
  - Authentic Conversations: Immerse yourself in the Spanish language through real dialogues and everyday life situations. Gain confidence and proficiency in using the language as you develop strong communication skills. 
  - Easy Learning: We understand the importance of making Spanish learning accessible and simple. We've made each lesson intuitive and easy to follow, so you can learn without stress and hassle. 
  - Unparalleled Convenience: With the audiobook, you can learn while enjoying the comfort of your own home, at your workplace, or even while driving your car. Turn every moment into an opportunity to improve your language skills. 
  Don't let the Spanish language be a barrier in your life. With "Spanish Crash Course: The Best Way to Learn a New Language? Like Kids Do!", you'll be able to master Spanish with confidence and ease.

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