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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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  Bandit Country - The IRA and...

  Toby Harnden

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  A NEW EDITION OF ONE OF THE MOST CELEBRATED BOOKS ON THE TROUBLES
  Branded as 'Bandit Country' by the British government, South Armagh was the heartland of the Provisional IRA. It was the rebel Irish stronghold where Thomas 'Slab' Murphy reigned supreme, bomb attacks on England were planned and the SAS tracked the IRA snipers who hunted British soldiers.
  In this acclaimed and remarkable book – originally published in 1999 – Toby Harnden, winner of the Orwell Prize, brings to bear his skills as a fearless journalist, inspired investigator and gifted historian, threatened with imprisonment for protecting his sources in Northern Ireland but undeterred. He draws on secret documents and unsparing interviews with key protagonists on both sides to produce perhaps the most compelling and essential account of the IRA and the Troubles.

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  Saving Ourselves From Suicide -...

  LInda Pacha

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  HELP, HOPE, AND HEALING - 125 FIVE STAR AMAZON REVIEWS 
  An up-close look at Suicide Prevention and Grief in one best-selling book. Why? They relate more than you realize. Considering how loved ones would grieve might be what keeps someone here. Likewise, grief can become so intense that prevention tools are needed to keep safe those left behind. 
  Pacha, an attorney with a degree and post graduate studies in psychology, public speaks about prevention and grief through her nonprofit, Nick's Network of Hope. She lost her teen son and holds nothing back to help others. 
  SELF-HELP: Reasons to stay; make a safety plan; yell for help and allow it; you're not a burden; people care more than you think; how to reach out when hope is lost; and risk factors and warning signs with real-life examples 
  HOW TO HELP PEOPLE STRUGGLING: Okay to ask if suicidal; listen and ask open-ended questions; don't be a cheerleader if more is needed; believe behavior more than words; and seek professional help 
  GRIEF: Why push on; release guilt and anger; emotions of the first year; second year and beyond; grieving individually and together; new family dynamics; getting back into society; answering difficult questions; parenting surviving kids; keeping your marriage intact; what to avoid; siblings of suicide 
  HOW TO HELP THOSE GRIEVING: Don't avoid; listen but don't try to fix; talk about loved ones; and birthdays and anniversaries 
  STIGMA: Why it exists; ways to reduce it, complexities of mental health; misconceptions of suicide; and how mental health stigma morphs and attaches to survivors 
  HOW TO REDUCE PRESSURE: What is the pressure and ways to reduce it; and recommendations for parents and schools 
  A BETTER TOMORROW: Ways for kinder world; how to reduce bullying and teach kids to live with more compassion

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  This Must Be the Place - How...

  Shain Shapiro

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  This Must Be the Place explores how music can make cities better. 
   
   
   
  This Must Be the Place introduces and examines music's relationship to cities. Not the influence cities have on music, but the powerful impact music can have on how cities are developed, built, managed, and governed. 
   
   
   
  Told in an accessible way through personal stories from cities around the world—including London, Melbourne, Nashville, Austin, and Zurich—This Must Be the Place takes a truly global perspective on the ways music is integral to everyday life but neglected in public policy. 
   
   
   
  Arguing for the transformative role of artists and musicians in a post-pandemic world, This Must Be The Place not only examines the powerful impact music can have on our cities, but also serves as a how-to guide and toolkit for music-lovers, artists, and activists everywhere to begin the process of reinventing the communities they live in.

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  Love After the End - An...

  Joshua Whitehead

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  Lambda Literary Award winner 
   
   
   
  This exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcases a number of new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous) writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and strength of 2SQness throughout its plight in the maw of settler colonialism's histories. 
   
   
   
  Here, listeners will discover bio-engineered AI rats, transplanted trees in space, the rise of a 2SQ resistance camp, a primer on how to survive Indigiqueerly, virtual reality applications, motherships at sea, and the very bending of space-time continuums queered through NDN time. Love after the End demonstrates the imaginatively queer Two-Spirit futurisms we have all been dreaming of since 1492. 
   
   
   
  Contributors include Darcie Little Badger, Mari Kurisato, Kai Minosh Pyle, David Alexander Robertson, and jaye simpson.

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  The Mind Games THEY Play

  Halbert Ward

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  Decode Mind Games Like a Pro: 
  Your Ultimate Guide to Spotting, Resisting, and Thriving Amid Manipulation Tactics 
  What's mind control, you ask? 
  It's the skill that can propel you forward in life, giving you the ability to understand, influence, and navigate the minds of those around you. Whether it's decoding your boss's intentions or enhancing personal relationships, this book is your guide to mastering the art. 
  In "The Mind Games THEY Play," Halbert Ward takes you on a fascinating journey through the intricacies of human psychology, offering 11 proven strategies to unravel the secrets of manipulation and fortify yourself against it. 
  Ward explores the depth of human connection, emphasizing that excellence isn't just about intelligence, it's about forming genuine bonds and possessing a high emotional quotient. Through the pages of this book, you'll discover how to read minds, interpret signals, and build meaningful personal and business relationships. 
   "The Mind Games THEY Play" is not about turning people into robots. It's about knowing what's up, reading the room, and making connections that count. It's also about connecting with people, rocking your emotional intelligence, and navigating life like a champ. From accelerating your career path to keeping your love life drama-free, this book has got your back. 
  So, if you're ready to decode the mysteries of human behavior, stand tall in the face of manipulation, and become a people-whisperer extraordinaire, This book is your go-to guide. Let the Mind Games...begin! 
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