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  The Monster and the Mirror -...

  K.J. Aiello

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  Revelatory memoir and cultural criticism that connects popular fantasy and our perceptions of mental illness to offer an empathetic path to compassionate care
  		 
  Growing up, K.J. Aiello was fascinated by magical stories of dragons, wizards, and fantasy, where monsters were not what they seemed and anything was possible. These books and films were both a balm and an escape, a safe space where Aiello’s struggle with mental illness transformed from a burden into a strength that could win battles and vanquish villains.
  		 
  A unique blend of memoir, research, and cultural criticism, The Monster and the Mirror charts Aiello’s life as they try to understand their own mental illness using The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and other stories as both guides to heroism and agency and cautionary tales of how mental illness is easily stereotyped as bad and violent. Aiello questions who is allowed to be “mad” versus “sane,” “good” versus “evil,” and “weak” versus “strong,” and who is allowed to tell their own stories. The Monster and the Mirror explores our perceptions of mental illness in a way that is challenging and tender, empathetic and knowledgeable, and offers a path to deeper understanding and compassionate care.

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  Broken - How Our Social Systems...

  Paul LeBlanc

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  Many of the systems built to serve people instead do more harm than good. 
   
   
   
  In Broken, Dr. Paul LeBlanc, president of Southern New Hampshire University, draws on his experience working in one such system—education—to reconnect us to the human facets of serving people. In doing so, he charts a course for rebuilding and reinhabiting better systems across education, healthcare, criminal justice, government, and more. 
   
   
   
  The United States spends enormous sums on helping people—$3.8 trillion on healthcare, $182 billion on prisons, and $604 billion on higher education—and yet these systems routinely fail us. 
   
   
   
  When we seek to improve how they function, our efforts focus on policy debates, technical solutions, funding, and data. But if these systems are to truly improve, we have to start with the human values that fuel decision making. 
   
   
    
  Broken explores the deeply human dimensions we must consider—aspiring, discovering, mattering—if we want to rebuild the policies, technologies, processes, and, most importantly, the heart we use to serve people.

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  Sunflowers in Iraq - True...

  Tara Darlene Smith

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  From steamy bedrooms to scorched battlefields, stifling suburbia to lush Irish landscapes, Tara invites her readers in close. Join this California girl on her journey through the unruly waters of  
  Family 
  Combat 
  Mental Health 
  and Love. 
  One intimate essay at a time, Tara contemplates the true cost of survival, as she redefines Together.

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  Philomenia or Love in a Maze -...

  Eliza Heywoode

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Eliza Heywoode, a provocative talent who was decades, even centuries ahead of other talents.

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  A Sky Less Traveled - A Maverick...

  Kyle Skalisky

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  For decades, the roar of jet engines and the thrill of high-speed flight defined Kyle Skalisky's life. As a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, he soared through the skies, navigating the complexities of aerial combat, high-stakes decision-making, and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood in the military. But beyond the adrenaline and precision, he discovered something even more powerful—timeless lessons on leadership, resilience, and the true meaning of legacy. 
  In A Sky Less Traveled, Skalisky takes readers into the cockpit and beyond, sharing riveting personal stories from his time in uniform, as well as his career in the corporate aviation world following his retirement. From high-stakes missions to moments of quiet reflection, he reveals the defining experiences that shaped his approach to leadership—in the air and in life. Through hard-earned wisdom, candid insights, and unforgettable encounters, he unpacks the principles that separate good leaders from great ones: decisive action under pressure, the importance of trust and teamwork, and the ability to inspire others to rise to their full potential. 
  This book is more than a memoir—it’s a roadmap for anyone seeking to lead with courage, character, and conviction. Whether you're an executive navigating corporate challenges, an aspiring leader honing your craft, or simply someone searching for inspiration from a life well-lived, A Sky Less Traveled delivers a powerful testament to the enduring impact of service, sacrifice, and the pursuit of excellence.

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  The World's Shortest Stories of...

  Steve Moss, John Daniels

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  Billboard magazine had this to say about The World’s Shortest Stories Vol. 1, “What is most impressive in this collection of great stories is the sheer variety. Let’s hope a second volume of these tiny gems will not be long in coming!”Well, here it is!Love and death, and all of the horror in between. A second helping of the most amazing short stories ever written—each one just 55 words long! Imagine O. Henry's tales if he'd only had the back of a business card to write upon. Includes stories from Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, Barnaby Conrad, Neil Steinberg, Herbert Gold, Norman Lear, Larry Niven and more…

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