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  Hard Tack and Coffee...

  John D. Billings

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  Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. 
  Hard Tack and Coffee: The Unwritten Story of Army Life is a memoir by John D. Billings. Billings was a veteran of the 10th Massachusetts Volunteer Light Artillery Battery in the American Civil War. Hard Tack and Coffee is now considered one of the most important books written by a Civil War veteran. The book is abundantly illustrated by the pen and ink drawings of Charles W. Reed, also a veteran, who served as bugler in the 9th Massachusetts Battery, later received the Medal of Honor for saving the life of his battery commander at Gettysburg. Hard Tack and Coffee is not about battles, but rather about how the common Union soldiers of the Civil War lived in camp and on the march.

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  White Lies Matter - The Gospel...

  Rev. Micaiah Wright

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  White Lies Matter: The Gospel of MAWA isn’t just a book—it’s a sermon, a roast, and a history lesson rolled into one blistering satire of American politics. Beneath the bright red MAGA cap, the author exposes what the slogan really meant: Make America White Again. 
  With wit as sharp as Twain, the bite of Carlin, and the unflinching honesty of Chappelle, this audiobook takes listeners on a journey through America’s not-so-secret gospel of racial nostalgia. From the election of Barack Obama that shook the foundations of white exceptionalism, to Steve Bannon and Donald Trump baptizing a movement in fear, grievance, and privilege, WLM uncovers how the “American Dream” was fenced off and sold as exclusive property. 
  Each chapter functions like a scripture reading from the Church of MAWA, complete with commandments, proverbs, and revelations that peel back patriotic veneers to reveal the machinery of exclusion underneath. It’s biting, it’s funny, and it’s devastatingly honest—because America’s greatest myths are also its greatest lies. 
  This is not a quiet audiobook. It’s meant to provoke laughter, outrage, and reflection in equal measure. Whether you’re a believer in the gospel of MAWA or a skeptic watching from the pews, White Lies Matter insists you confront the uncomfortable truth: racism was never a glitch in the system—it was the system. 
  At once irreverent and illuminating, this is satire that cuts to the bone and asks the question no campaign slogan dares to touch: Whose America are we really trying to make “great” again?

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  Stoicism: Discover How Stoic...

  Harrison Walton

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  STAY GROUNDED AND LEARN HOW TO STAY CALM NO MATTER WHAT LIFE THROWS YOUR WAY 
  We all know that life can be tough. 
  You don't need to be a genius to realize that things are constantly changing and that we're constantly faced with new challenges. 
  It's hard enough trying to keep up with the demands of work, family, and social life, but when you add in stress, anxiety, and depression it can feel impossible. 
  Stoicism is the answer! 
  Stoicism is the perfect philosophy to live by in today's world. The Stoics believed in using reason and logic, and their techniques are still incredibly useful for modern living. 
  This ancient philosophy can help you learn how to deal with difficult situations calmly and effectively. With Stoicism, you'll develop stronger self-discipline, increased confidence, calmness, and mental resilience. 
  Learn how to apply Stoic philosophy to your own life, gain control of your emotions, and become happier and more resilient! 
  In this audiobook, you’ll discover: 
  • The pillars of Stoicism: Understand this ancient philosophy on a deeper level so you can successfully incorporate these philosophies in your life! 
  • How to maintain calmness no matter what: With these philosophies, you’ll be able to stay level-headed no matter what life throws at you. Make better decisions and keep your cool! 
  • The Happiness Triangle: These rules will set the foundation of your new state of mind. This audiobook will help you earn, understand, and embody these values. 
  • An easy-to-follow guide: With everything explained in simple and plain English, you can skip the confusion and get straight into learning. 
  View life through a different lens and watch your life change for the better! Learn how to find peace in the chaos of the modern world and be happier than you’ve ever been. 
  The key to a happy life is the cultivation of a sound state of mind. 
  SCROLL UP, GET THIS AUDIOBOOK, AND START LISTENING!

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  The Origins of Elected Strongmen...

  Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Joseph...

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  Since the end of World War II, democracies typically fell apart by coup d'état or through force. Today, however, they are increasingly eroding at the hands of democratically elected incumbents, who seize control by slowly chipping away at democratic institutions. To better understand these developments, this book examines the role of personalist political parties, or parties that exist primarily to further their leader's career as opposed to promote a specific policy platform. Using original data capturing levels of personalism in the parties of democratically elected leaders from 1991 to 2020, The Origins of Elected Strongmen shows that the rise of personalist parties around the globe is facilitating the decline of democracy. 
   
   
   
  Personalist parties lack both the incentive and capacity to push back against a leader's efforts to expand executive power. As such, leaders backed by personalist parties are more likely to succeed in their efforts to dismantle institutional constraints on their rule. Such attacks on state institutions, in turn, reverberate throughout society, deepening political polarization and weakening supporters' commitment to democratic norms of behavior. In these ways, ruling party personalism erodes horizontal and vertical constraints on a leader, ultimately degrading democracy and raising the risk of democratic failure.

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  A Handbook for Improving Student...

  Jack Franklin Orchard

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  Democratic values, student achievement, and effective citizenship are intrinsically linked. The research, however, is that students, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, have few opportunities to practice democratic citizenship in secondary schools. Alongside current threats to democracy, this should concern us all: professional learning communities, teacher-leaders, parents, consultants, administrators, school districts, human rights activists, minority leadership, the justice system, local communities, university faculties, state education departments, and citizens in general. Democratic citizenship is a superordinate goal – a composite of communicative abilities, freedom with responsibility, inclusiveness, career preparation, community mindfulness, evidence-based thinking, collective ownership, distributed leadership, and support for those in need. Student leadership, including school research (their own school and others), not only benefits the school generally, but helps prepare high school students for freedom, responsibilities, and opportunities as democratic citizens. Such leadership has foundations: student-chosen teacher advisors, daily advisories, collaborative learning expertise, student-led assemblies, self-regulation, leadership credit courses, and virtual/personal connections with student leaders in other schools, districts, and countries. Expanded contributions are student feedback on teacher performance, student-led (parent-student- teacher) conferences, after-school activities leadership, reciprocal teaching, and participation in school/district decision making. All under the auspices of improved language capability, teacher modeling and encouragement, a learning to learn focus, and gradual release of responsibility. ENDORSEMENTS JOHN HATTIE "There is never a dull moment reading this book. Centred on the principles of democracy, it points to the need for broad participation and thus calls for schools to do more, do better, and do wonderful things to ignite a love of learning. Orchard masterfully outlines seven key theorems to make his case; a compelling roadmap for educators to foster effective learning strategies." Professor Emeritus John Hattie, Melbourne Laureate MICHAEL FULLAN "Jack Orchard's 'Handbook for Improving Student Achievement in Secondary Schools' is powerful, timely, and an action-packed message for us to get going in transforming secondary schools. Orchard's Handbook is grounded, urgent, insightful, and deeply practical. Anybody in high schools can act on this agenda. Read this book with others, be collectively inspired, and get down to the excitement and frustrations of engaging in breakthrough change. The good news is that students, teachers (and eventually parents and communities) will be excited to join in and make the long-awaited transformation of secondary schools." Professor Emeritus Michael Fullan, OISE/University of Toronto

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  Medieval Knights - Historical...

  Kelly Mass

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  A knight is a person who has been granted the honorary title of knighthood by a head of state, including a monarch or the Pope, in recognition of their service to the ruler, the church, or the nation, often in a military capacity. The origins of knighthood can be traced back to classical antiquity, where similar figures existed in ancient Greece and Rome, such as the Greek hippeis and hoplite, as well as the Roman eques and centurion. 
  Knighthood first emerged among mounted soldiers in Europe during the Early Middle Ages. At this time, it was typically associated with those who fought in battles on horseback, a hallmark of the knightly class. During the High Middle Ages, the concept of knighthood evolved, and it became increasingly seen as a position held by lesser aristocrats. It was no longer just about military service but also connected with ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct that governed the behavior of Christian warriors, particularly those involved in courtly matters. By the Late Middle Ages, a knight had come to represent the archetypal courtly Christian warrior, combining military prowess with a sense of honor and duty. 
  Knights were often vassals to powerful lords, serving as elite combatants, bodyguards, or even commanders of military forces in exchange for land or other forms of patronage. They had a special relationship with their lords, who relied on their skills, particularly in mounted combat, to protect their interests and defend their territories. This connection between knights and horseback riding is reflected in many words associated with knighthood, such as "chivalry," "cavalier," and other related terms. In this context, the knightly status in Christendom parallels the military class known as the furusiyya in the Islamic world.

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