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  The Era of Revolution - 1775-1796

  George Washington, Maximilian de...

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  Six speeches about freedom and revolution from the American, French and Irish revolutions.The first two speeches are from the American Revolutionary war (1775-1783). Patrick Henry’s “Give me Liberty or give me death” is recognized even today, two centuries since Henry spoke at the Second Virginia Convention to an audience including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. The speech is credited with providing troops from Virginia for the revolutionary war.In the Newburgh Address, Washington and implores his army to put their faith in him. A mutiny was proposed because Congress has not paid them as promised. Washington needed to make clear to his generals that there was no option to surrender or turn away to unsettled lands, and that he was with them and on their side in the thick of both war and politics.Next is William Wilberforce’s Abolition Speech to the British parliament in 1789, the apex of a campaign that led to slavery being outlawed across the British Empire.Speeches from the French revolution then follow. First, there is the reaction from the aristocracy in England; a valediction from Edmund Burke, an MP in the British Parliament, on the beauty of Marie Antoinette and his sadness at her passing.Four speeches follow by Maximilien de Robespierre, a foundational member of the French Revolution, who laid down the political philosophy of liberty and the moral law over divinity and customary law. The speeches are filled with a passion for direct democracy and the rule of the people, not the elites.The volume ends with a more measured, but no less impassioned, address by the Irish lawyer and statesman John Curran. It was given in Curran’s defence of Archibald Rowan, who was sentenced to transportation to Australia for his treasonous activities fighting for Irish independence. While unsuccessful, this rallying cry for genuine self-determination and free speech captures the heart of the conflicts that defined the era.

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  James Hutton - The Genius of Time

  Ray Perman

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  Discover one of the Scottish Enlightenment's brightest stars.
  Among the giants of the Scottish Enlightenment, the name of James Hutton is overlooked. Yet his Theory of the Earth revolutionised the way we think about how our planet was formed and laid the foundation for the science of geology. He was in his time a doctor, a farmer, a businessman, a chemist yet he described himself as a philosopher – a seeker after truth.
  A friend of James Watt and of Adam Smith, he was a polymath, publishing papers on subjects as diverse as why it rains and a theory of language. He shunned status and official position, refused to give up his strong Scots accent and vulgar speech, loved jokes and could start a party in an empty room.
  Yet much of his story remains a mystery. His papers, library and mineral collection all vanished after his death and only a handful of letters survive. He seemed to be a lifelong bachelor, yet had a secret son whom he supported throughout his life.
  This book uses new sources and original documents to bring Hutton the man to life and places him firmly among the geniuses of his time.
  2026 marks 300 years since the birth of James Hutton.

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  The Unwritten Rules of Work -...

  Ph.D. Anna Kallschmidt

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  Ever feel like everyone got the workplace playbook but you? 
  You’ve worked hard, maybe gone to college or climbed the corporate ladder—and yet, you still feel like an outsider. You watch seemingly underperforming colleagues get promotions while you struggle to understand why your hard work is overlooked. Meanwhile, leaders wonder why some employees “don’t get it” or seem “unprofessional.” 
  The truth? There is a playbook. But it’s never written down—and the rules change as you rise. 
  Dr. Anna Kallschmidt, a pioneering researcher in workplace social class dynamics, provides the evidence of what many have suspected: the unwritten rules of professional success aren’t just about merit. They’re shaped by social class background —an invisible framework that determines who advances and who’s left behind. Worse still, the rules shift as you move up the ladder, demanding new behaviors no one teaches. 
  If you’ve ever wondered: 
  • Why your ideas get overlooked while others get credit 
  • How others network with ease while you feel awkward 
  • Why “corporate speak” seems so vague and meaningless 
  Or if you’re a leader asking: 
  • “Why won’t they speak up?” 
  • “Why do they avoid conflict?” 
  • “Why don’t they take initiative?” 
  This book is your answer. 
  You’re not imagining it. It’s real. And it doesn’t have to be this way.

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  Look What Sports Did to This...

  Chuck Spinner

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  As Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1965) reach their golden years, they reminisce about a unique time in sports history. Born just after World War II, this generation experienced the first wave of live televised sports, transforming how fans engaged with their favorite athletes and teams. No longer reliant on radio broadcasts or newspapers, they witnessed iconic sports moments in real-time, forever shaping their love for the game. In A Lifetime of Sports: A Baby Boomer’s Memoirs, author Chuck Spinner offers a heartfelt and humorous look at the unforgettable sports memories that defined his life—and the lives of countless others. Narrated by the talented Kyle Goodknight, this audiobook brings the exhilarating highs, personal encounters, and heartwarming stories to life, making listeners feel as if they're reliving those incredible moments. Published by Audiobook Publishing Services, this autobiography isn't just about sports—it's a time capsule of personal and historical milestones that shaped a generation. With chapters brimming with nostalgia, sports fans and Baby Boomers alike will enjoy tales such as: How the author’s uncle became a pro wrestler to pay his way through law school. A 40-year reunion with a boyhood sports idol. Riding in a pace car with his grandsons. Playing international basketball in Senegal. Beating a future Supreme Court justice in a basketball game! Meeting the only ambidextrous pitcher in Major League Baseball history. The most comfortable pole vault landing pit ever! The day Larry Bird ruined a local TV sports broadcast. Running with Olympic gold medalist Bob Richards. The author’s wife nearly meeting Michael Jordan. And many more engaging stories! Through Spinner's captivating storytelling and Goodknight's engaging narration, A Lifetime of Sports captures the magic of sports and the power of shared experiences.

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  Throttle Up! - Teacher Astronaut...

  Tom McAuliffe

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  The world watched… 
  ...as a teacher flew into space. 
  Do you remember where you were when Christa McAuliffe died? 
  She was a wife, Mother and Teacher and the first civilian to fly into space but Christa’s dream tragically ended on a cold January day with the needless explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. 
  Has anyone ever been held accountable? 
  Told by her distant relative, award-winning author Tom McAuliffe, ‘Throttle Up - Teacher Astronaut Christa McAuliffe’ is a rewarding read for anyone interested in education, space exploration, and inspirational life stories. She was a ‘Teacher’s Teacher’ and this is her page-turning story. 
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  Gratefully & affectionately -...

  Gráinne Hurley

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  Between 1958 and 1976, the Irish American writer Mary Lavin had sixteen stories published in The New Yorker. J. D. Salinger had introduced her to the magazine and she was soon offered the magazine's highly coveted first-reading agreement. It was a prolific time for Lavin, helped in no small part by her close working relationship with her chief editor there, Rachel MacKenzie. They wrote nearly four hundred letters to each other, the topics of which ranged from story edits to holiday plans, windfalls and legal troubles, mutual literary friends and their love
  
  of gardening, promotions and health emergencies. Within a year of working together, they were ending their letters with 'love', 'gratefully' and 'affectionately.'
  Gratefully & Affectionately: Mary Lavin & The New Yorker draws extensively from Lavin and MacKenzie's letters as well as other material related to the revered magazine. It explores the collaborative relationship between this writer and her editor, Lavin's own writing process, the inner workings and editing procedures of The New Yorker and the process of publishing a story from manuscript to print during its heyday. The book also reveals Lavin's professional dealings with agents and publishers and her friendships with prominent literary figures of the time including Eudora Welty, Frank O'Connor, William Maxwell and John McGahern.
  Gráinne Hurley's first book offers fascinating insight into the lives and careers of two mid-twentieth-century
  
  women, working on either side of the Atlantic and inhabiting the small but hallowed world of literary publishing. It reveals how their fortunate union and combined love for the written word produced some of Lavin's finest work.

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