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  Murder on the Mississippi - The...

  Saladin Ambar

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  Murder, mob rule, and the making of Abraham Lincoln—the story of three racially motivated murders in Mississippi River towns from 1835 to 1838 that inspired the speech that put Lincoln on the national map—the Lyceum Address.Lynched: Five white gamblers suspected of aiding a slave insurrection in Vicksburg, Mississippi. 
  Burned Alive: A Black man implicated in the death of a constable in St. Louis, Missouri. 
  Gunned Down: A white abolitionist in Alton, Illinois.These weren't just acts of mob violence—they were warnings of a nation on the edge of collapse. 
  In Murder on the Mississippi, award-winning historian Saladin Ambar unearths the horrors that shaped a young Abraham Lincoln's worldview, pushing him to find his political voice in one of the earliest and most pivotal speeches of his career. Confronted by lawlessness, racial terror, and his own inner demons, Lincoln's battle was political and deeply personal. 
  From the flames of mob violence rose a young Lincoln, forged in fire and soon to contend with a nation at war with itself.

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  Faith Against Evil -...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  What makes a person hold steadfast in their Faith amid profound trials? Faith Against Evil: Bonhoeffer's Stand in the Shadow of the Third Reich delves into this compelling question by examining the life and theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and theologian whose unwavering convictions led him to resist Nazi tyranny at great personal cost. 
  While Bonhoeffer's story of resistance is extraordinary, this study goes beyond mere biography. It explores the theological framework that fortified his resolve, asking whether specific beliefs or contextual factors provided the strength to endure when Faith was put to the ultimate test. By integrating Bonhoeffer's theological writings with the realities of his activism and suffering, this work sheds light on how theology can serve as a source of endurance. 
  This study is not simply an addition to the Bonhoeffer scholarship. Its purpose reaches further, offering insights into systematic theology and contributing to a broader understanding of perseverance in Faith. 
  Faith Against Evil, Bonhoeffer's Stand in the Shadow of the Third Reich, invites readers to reflect on the enduring power of Faith under pressure. It provides a foundation for future theological explorations into what sustains believers in the face of adversity. It is a resource for theologians, historians, and anyone seeking to understand the profound interplay between belief and resilience.

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  Del: Becoming a Voice for Young...

  Delroy Ellis

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  When Del Ellis was growing up, he lost his way. Turning to crime, he was on the wrong path -a one-way ticket to a life of regret and pain for himself and those around him. Today he runs a successful youth outreach programme and charity, advocating for young people. How did he get here? 
   
   
  In this book, Del tells his story with searing honesty and directness. Reflecting on his former life, he explores the mistakes made and the lessons learnt while examining his own character, seeking reason in the contours of his life. With remarkable self-awareness, Del never shies away from the conflicting feelings and tensions that exist within us all. 
   
   
  Del managed to turn his life around, and doing so awakened a deep sense of duty to his community - he knew he had to give back and to stop others from making the same mistakes he did. Today, through YES Mentoring and Increase the Peace, he enables young people reach their potential and avoid a life of regret. This book is his inspiring story, told in his own inimitable voice.

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  Ashkii-Bijei-Tso - Navajo Dreamer

  Vera Lesley

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  "Oh, the dreamer that I am!" 
  Based on a true story about a remarkable Navajo man who grows up amid two cultures - the Navajo way and Western society. 
  He is raised by his grandmother on the reservation, where she teaches him how to walk in beauty... but his life dramatically changes when an excruciating pain starts to cripple his body, and Ashkii becomes confined to a wheelchair. 
  In his early twenties, he moves to Las Vegas to work construction after his health seems to have improved. However, Ashkii's chronic illness returns with a vengeance, and at the age of 33, he is admitted to a nursing home. Doctors and even medicine men try to heal him but to no avail. 
  Despite Askii's jovial and positive personality, his dreams of a better life slowly begin to fade away into the dimness of the night. 
  Why does he have to suffer so much? 
  Is there no relief for him? 
  Is there no balm in Gilead? 
  If God is so great, why doesn't HE help him? 
  Will God hear Ashkii's desperate cry for help? 
  Then, a new activity director starts working at the care facility...

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  Short Nonfiction Collection Vol 028

  Various

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  A collection of short nonfiction works in the public domain.  The selections included in this collection were independently chosen by the readers, and the topics encompass history, slavery, science, education, humor, philosophy, nature and baseball. (summary by J. M. Smallheer)

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  Rhythm & Fire - A Life in...

  Ralph Johnson, Rory Pullens, ...

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  "As a member of EWF during its heyday, Johnson was arguably the band’s most important member … A gentle reminiscence about a hard-driving pop act."—Kirkus Reviews  
    
  Embrace over fifty years of Earth, Wind & Fire through percussionist and vocalist Ralph Johnson’s profound memoir. Ralph has seen it all and, for the first time, shares the inside story of their rise to fame through uplifting music, the challenges of the music industry, and the iconic mega band’s mission to ascend themselves and listeners to greater heights. 
    
  Rhythm & Fire is a roadmap of music, resilience, and reflection as Ralph Johnson digs deep to tell the motivational story of Earth, Wind & Fire, from humble roots to worldwide fame and success. 
    
  Ralph began his drumming craft absorbing the vibrant energy of the ’60s and ’70s Los Angeles music culture where family and faith built the band’s strong foundation. With the aid of founding vocalist Maurice White, they swear off the era’s vices of excessive drugs and sex, instead aspiring to create powerful music of spirituality, hope, and soulfulness. Through this artistic exploration and their goal of spreading positive influence, their music propelled them around the world. 
    
  While the band was as strong as Earth and ascended like the Wind, they faced their share of Fire as Ralph provides real insight into the band’s struggles (such as Maurice’s abrupt hiatus, leaving their future uncertain) and the years of personal evolution needed to reclaim their triumphs. As Ralph and the other bandmates learned to persevere individually, they found a renewed purpose and reignited the band, keeping their shining star ever bright. 
    
  Ralph Johnson’s genuine and inspiring stories delve into the deeper meanings of fame, success, faith, and community, proving why, even after fifty years of Earth, Wind & Fire, the band and its message still resonates with fans around the world today.

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