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  Birmingham Campaign The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Today every American is taught about watershed moments in the history of minorities’ struggles for civil rights over the course of American history: the Civil War, Brown v. Board of Education, Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Indeed, the use of the phrase “Civil Rights Movement” in America today almost invariably refers to the period of time from 1954-1964. 
  	However, the Civil Rights Movement actually came into existence long before it is presumed to have done so. The movement's primary work was slow, evolving, gradual and long-term. Its more glamorous moments, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955–1956), the Selma to Montgomery March (1965), and the March on Washington (1963), mainly were supplemental to the all-important grassroots work already going on in communities, churches, legislatures, and courts. The nascent stages of the movement actually began far earlier, among abolitionists and the writings and activism of Frederick Douglass and others.  
  	Beginning in the summer of 1962, King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) began to express interest in targeting one of the South's most brutally segregated cities. Nicknamed “Bombingham,” the city had witnessed the bombing of over a dozen black homes and churches in the previous five years. A victory in Birmingham was a goal that would embolden the Civil Rights Movement like never before.

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  The Dialectical Behavior Therapy...

  MEd Shirley Porter

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  If you have depression, you may struggle with intense and painful emotions. You might lack motivation or feel disconnected from the world around you. And you may give up hope that you'll ever feel better. It's important to know that you aren't alone, and there are skills you can use to find your way out of the darkness and into the light. Grounded in evidence-based dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)—the gold standard for treating emotion dysregulation—this workbook can help you take that important first step. 
   
  The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Depression offers proven-effective skills to balance your emotions, deal with distressing situations, improve your relationships, increase feelings of hope, and be more mindful and grounded. You'll find breathing and body scanning exercises to help you anchor yourself in the moment, journaling prompts to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, and values-based activities to help you identify what truly matters to you. 
  Depression isn't your fault, and it doesn't have to define you or your future. Drawing on the core skills of DBT—including mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance—this vital workbook will help you find hope, rediscover your purpose, and improve your overall well-being, one step at a time.

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  Punic Wars - Events and...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Punic Wars were a series of three major conflicts fought between the Roman Republic and the ancient city-state of Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC. These wars were pivotal in shaping the balance of power in the ancient Mediterranean, ultimately resulting in the complete destruction of Carthage and the rise of Rome as the dominant power in the region. 
  The first war, known as the First Punic War, began in 264 BC, centered around the strategic island of Sicily. According to the Greek historian Polybius, it was “the longest and most bitterly waged battle in history.” The conflict ignited when Rome’s growing imperial ambitions clashed with Carthage’s established control over the island. Carthage, a formidable maritime power with a vast network of colonies across the western Mediterranean, saw Sicily as vital to its prosperity. Rome, a land-based power with a strong army but a comparatively weak navy, sought to challenge Carthage’s dominance at sea. Over the course of the war, naval engagements dominated, and the conflict resulted in significant losses for both sides. Despite initial setbacks, Rome ultimately prevailed after 23 years of intense fighting, inflicting severe losses on the Carthaginian fleet and forcing Carthage to pay massive reparations. The island of Sicily became Rome’s first province, marking a significant step in the Republic’s expansion. The end of the First Punic War also saw the outbreak of the Mercenary War within Carthage’s borders, a revolt by Carthaginian soldiers who had not been paid, further weakening the empire.

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  After You Were Gone - An...

  Vikki Wakefield

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  DISCOVER AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR VIKKI WAKEFIELD'S GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER
  What happens to a family when a child goes missing?
  In a busy street market, Abbie lets go of six-year-old Sarah's hand.
  She isn't a bad mother, just exhausted.
  But when she turns around, her daughter is gone.
  READERS LOVE AFTER YOU WERE GONE
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Instantly gets your heart beating'
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Will have you gripped from the beginning'
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The three different storylines were perfection to me . . . I had a knot in my stomach'
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A twist few will predict'
  Six years on, Abbie is in love and getting married. But her fragile peace is constantly threatened: not knowing what happened to Sarah.
  Then she receives a phone call from a man claiming to know what happened, but if Abbie tells anyone she'll never find out the truth.
  After You Were Gone is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that poses the question: How far would you go to find your child?
  PRAISE FOR AFTER YOU WERE GONE
  'Gripping, propulsive, and unbearably tense – the best psychological thriller I've read in years.' — Mark Brandi, author of The Others
  'An original thriller full of empathy.' — Sarah Bailey, author of The Housemate
  'An elegant, powerful and utterly compelling thriller. The best book I have read all year.' — Lucy Christopher, author of Release
  'The very best kind of thriller: tender and wise as well as pulse-poundingly tense.' — Anna Downes, author of The Safe Place
  An exciting new voice.' — J.P. Pomare, author of The Last Guests
  'Elegantly written and utterly chilling. A dark and twisting novel of psychological suspense.' — Emma Viskic, author of Those Who Perish

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  Ancient Greece

  Introbooks Team

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  It is difficult to determine the exact time periods of Ancient Greece. The time hardly seems to carry any information as historians were few. Other than Herodotus, Xenophon and Thucydides there were hardly any historians who jotted down the happenings. Archaeological excavations where temples and buildings were discovered form the source of information mostly. Pottery, sculptures, artefacts etc. also give much information. There are different time periods into which ancient Greece has been distributed. It begins from the Neolithic Period and ends in Hellenistic Period. 

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  Strip Mine Jesus - Hope for the...

  Charles E. Cotherman

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  Jesus Hasn't Given Up on Small, Exploited, and Overlooked Places—and Neither Should We 
  Many young people entering ministry and starting careers believe success requires them to leave their communities. After all, the fastest-growing congregations, the highest-profile ministries, and the best opportunities are in big cities or their wealthy suburbs, aren't they? 
  But Jesus didn't ignore the small, the exploited, or the overlooked places, and neither should his followers. 
  In this reflective yet eminently applicable book, pastor Charles E. Cotherman, executive director of the Center for Rural Ministry, challenges our assumptions through stories that showcase the power and beauty of a faithful presence in seemingly insignificant places. Drawing on his lifetime of experience in rural communities and churches, Cotherman demonstrates the outsized impact we can have when we have the courage to stay, root where we're planted, and serve God with joy. 
  Whether your community is rural or in the rust belt, whether you're surrounded by endless corn or abandoned mining operations, Jesus still sees you and has a plan for your life and ministry. Discover how you can make a difference right where you are—starting now.

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