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  Abortion - a personal story a...

  Pauline Harmange

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  From the author of I Hate Men, a personal and political reflection on abortion rights. 
   
   
   
  Discussion about abortion and associated rights are often limited to either "anti-abortion" or "pro-choice," the latter of which focuses on the importance of having the right to choose, rather than on what that right means for real people. 
   
   
   
  In this timely essay, Pauline Harmange provides an intimate, detailed account of her abortion. Reminiscent of Annie Ernaux's Happening, Abortion is nuanced, complex, honest, and precise. Harmange gives voice to the emotions, reflections, and contradictions that someone could experience when they choose to terminate a pregnancy. 
   
   
   
  At a time in which women's reproductive rights are being called into question around the world, Abortion is a clarion call, a powerful personal testimony, and a resolutely political vision: to restore power to our experiences, all our experiences, by sharing them, and to transform society for the better.

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  Jeanne d'Arc: A short biography...

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  Jeanne d'Arc, or Joan of Arc, woman, knight, and Saint: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Your History: From Beginning of...

  J. A. Rogers

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  Your History: From the Beginning of Time to the Present by J.A. Rogers is a compelling and enlightening book that explores the significant contributions of African and African-descended individuals throughout human history. Written in a concise, accessible style, the book highlights achievements in science, culture, politics, and innovation from ancient civilizations to modern times. Rogers, a pioneering historian and journalist, masterfully weaves together a narrative that challenges Eurocentric perspectives, offering readers an empowering and inclusive view of history. This book is an essential resource for those seeking to broaden their understanding of global heritage and the profound impact of African heritage on the world.

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  Filled - 60 Devotions for the...

  Jamie C. Finn

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  Being a foster parent is hard. Journey through Scripture with a mom who gets it, and find encouragement, direction, and hope for your calling. 
   
  Though the words foster care are not in the Bible, the call for God's people to care for the vulnerable is clear throughout all of Scripture. Foster parents--filled with faith and love and purpose--follow this call into caring for vulnerable kids and families. Too often, these same foster parents find themselves feeling overwhelmed, confused, and emptied--in need of being refreshed and encouraged for the day to come.  
   
  With sixty devotions written especially for foster parents by a foster parent, Filled offers life-giving promises and hope-filled truths specific to the unique joys and challenges faced by those who open their homes and hearts to kids.  
   
  Each reading includes: 
   
  ● a Scripture passage that provides encouragement, teaching, or guidance 
  ● an explanation of the biblical text 
  ● a real-life anecdote from the author's experience as a foster parent 
  ● suggestions for continued reading

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  Beyond Measure - The Hidden...

  James Vincent

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  A vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day. 
   
   
   
  From the cubit to the kilogram, the humble inch to the speed of light, measurement is a powerful tool that humans invented to make sense of the world. In this revelatory work of science and social history, James Vincent dives into its hidden world, taking listeners from ancient Egypt, where measuring the annual depth of the Nile was an essential task, to the intellectual origins of the metric system in the French Revolution, and from the surprisingly animated rivalry between metric and imperial, to our current age of the "quantified self." At every turn, Vincent is keenly attuned to the political consequences of measurement, exploring how it has also been used as a tool for oppression and control. 
   
   
   
  Beyond Measure reveals how measurement is not only deeply entwined with our experience of the world, but also how its history encompasses and shapes the human quest for knowledge.

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  The Unfortunate Beginning of...

  Emily Natsu

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  "The Unfortunate Beginning of Happiness" is an unconventional guide that challenges readers to confront the paradoxes of happiness. This book dives into the messy, often uncomfortable truths about joy, offering a refreshing perspective on the pursuit of contentment. With a blend of sardonic wit and profound insights, it explores why the quest for happiness can sometimes lead us astray. 
  Through a series of thought-provoking exercises and counter-intuitive concepts, this guide addresses the pitfalls of conventional happiness advice. It provides tools to help readers navigate the complexities of human emotions, embracing both the light and dark aspects of the human experience. "The Unfortunate Beginning of Happiness" combines psychological research with a healthy dose of skepticism, making the journey of self-discovery both enlightening and entertainingly uncomfortable. 
  This guide aims to transform your perspective on happiness, encouraging an approach to well-being that acknowledges life's inherent contradictions and finds happiness in the journey, not just the destination. It challenges societal norms about happiness, explores the value of negative emotions, and offers a more nuanced understanding of what it means to live a fulfilling life. Be warned, dear reader, for once you start "The Unfortunate Beginning of Happiness", your view of happiness may never be the same. Prepare to have your preconceptions challenged and your comfort zone delightfully disturbed.

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