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  Maine Roads to Gettysburg - How...

  Tom Huntington

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  From the author of Searching for George Gordon Meade, a study of how troops from Maine aided the Union Army’s victory at the Battle of Gettysburg. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and his 20th Maine regiment made a legendary stand on Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. But Maine’s role in the battle includes much more than that. Soldiers from the Pine Tree State contributed mightily during the three days of fighting. Pious general Oliver Otis Howard secured the high ground of Cemetery Ridge for the Union on the first day. Adelbert Ames—the stern taskmaster who had transformed the 20th Maine into a fighting regiment—commanded a brigade and then a division at Gettysburg. The 17th Maine fought ably in the confused and bloody action in the Wheatfield; a sea captain turned artilleryman named Freeman McGilvery cobbled together a defensive line that proved decisive on July 2; and the 19th Maine helped stop Pickett’s Charge during the battle’s climax.  Maine soldiers had fought and died for two bloody years even before they reached Gettysburg. They had fallen on battlefields in Virginia and Maryland. They had died in front of Richmond, in the Shenandoah Valley, on the bloody fields of Antietam, in the Slaughter Pen at Fredericksburg, and in the tangled Wilderness around Chancellorsville. And the survivors kept fighting, even as they followed Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania.  In Maine Roads to Gettysburg, author Tom Huntington tells their stories. Praise for Searching for George Gordon Meade “An engrossing narrative that the reader can scarcely put down.” —Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James M. McPherson “Unique and irresistible.” —Lincoln Prize-winning historian Harold Holzer

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  Cinema's Original Sin - DW...

  Paul McEwan

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  For over a century, cinephiles and film scholars have had to grapple with an ugly artifact that sits at the beginnings of film history. D. W. Griffith's profoundly racist epic, The Birth of a Nation, inspired controversy and protest at its 1915 release and was defended as both a true history of Reconstruction (although it was based on fiction) and a new achievement in cinematic art. Paul McEwan examines the long and shifting history of its reception, revealing how the film became not just a cinematic landmark but also an influential force in American aesthetics and intellectual life. 
   
   
   
  In every decade since 1915, filmmakers, museums, academics, programmers, and film fans have had to figure out how to deal with this troublesome object, and their choices have profoundly influenced both film culture and the notion that films can be works of art. Some critics tried to set aside the film's racism and concentrate on the form, while others tried to relegate that racism safely to the past. McEwan argues that from the earliest film retrospectives in the 1920s to the rise of remix culture in the present day, controversies about this film and its meaning have profoundly shaped our understandings of film, race, and art. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Matilda by Roald Dahl (Book...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of Matilda with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Matilda by Roald Dahl, the story of a young girl with a passion for reading, something which her parents simply cannot understand. She discovers that she has incredible powers and decides to use them to save her favourite teacher, and the whole school, from their terrifying head teacher, Miss Trunchbull. It has been considered one of the best children's novels of all times, and its popularity has led to it being turned into a hugely successful feature film starring Danny DeVito, as well as a Broadway musical. Find out everything you need to know about Matilda in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  Cyborg - The MIT Press Essential...

  Laura Forlano, Danya Glabau

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  This introduction to cyborg theory provides a critical vantage point for analyzing the claims around emerging technologies like automation, robots, and AI. Cyborg analyzes and reframes popular and scholarly conversations about cyborgs from the perspective of feminist cyborg theory. Drawing on their combined decades of training, teaching, and research in the social sciences, design, and engineering education, Laura Forlano and Danya Glabau introduce an approach called critical cyborg literacy. Critical cyborg literacy foregrounds power dynamics and pays attention to the ways that social and cultural factors such as gender, race, and disability shape how technology is imagined, developed, used, and resisted. 
   
   
   
  Forlano and Glabau offer critical cyborg literacy as a way of thinking through questions about the relationship between humanity and technology. Cyborg examines whether modern technologies make us all cyborgs—if we consider, for instance, the fact that we use daily technologies at work, have technologies embedded into our bodies in health care applications, or use technology to critically explore possibilities as artists, designers, activists, and creators. Lastly, Cyborg offers perspectives from critical race, feminist, and disability thinkers to help chart a path forward for cyborg theory in the twenty-first century.

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  Narcissist Abuse Recovery - A...

  Scott Lane

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  Do you want to learn how to spot narcissism and personality disorders and how they manifest? 
  Do you want to understand how to cope with the narcissists in your life?  
  Have you ever wondered how to heal fast from emotional abuse or how to assist someone who has suffered it but is unsure where to start? 
  We've all dealt with a narcissist at some time in our lives, and it's never fun. They are often preoccupied with themselves and their wants to the detriment of others. They have no concept of justice, lack fundamental human ethics, and constantly seek new ways to steal from you. People most vulnerable to narcissistic abuse are frequently pleasant and easygoing. 
  In this book, you'll uncover insights to help you thoroughly comprehend these people, as well as a detailed plan for dealing with them without losing your sanity or peace of mind. You'll discover that dealing with a narcissist and putting them in their place is less complicated than you believe. 
  Among the many insights provided in "Narcissist Abuse Recovery" are the following:Everything you need to know about the definition of Narcissism.What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and how does it develop?What is the best way to cope with Narcissism in a relationship?Proven techniques for not encouraging a Narcissist's conductA failsafe method for terminating a relationship with a narcissistHow to Get Help for Narcissistic AbuseThe 7-step method for breaking away from narcissistic abuse 
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  Love Does Not Conquer All - And...

  Peter Mutabazi

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  "A roadmap for healing and connection that every parent and child could benefit from."--Tori Hope Petersen, bestselling author and speaker 
   
  · from a former street kid turned adoptive dad and foster dad 
  · how to parent with grace and consistency 
  · special information about dealing with challenging behaviors, broken trust, and trauma 
   
  Whether a child has been in a loving and supportive home from day one or has been bounced from one house to another in the foster care system, parenting them is messy. A former street kid, Peter Mutabazi knows what it feels like to grow up in a world where love, caring, and kindness are nowhere to be found. But as the adoptive father of three and a foster dad to more than forty children, he also knows what a difference it makes when a child experiences the positive influence of an attentive and loving parent. 
   
  In this honest and hopeful book, Peter shares surprising lessons he has learned during his unique parenting adventure, including how to 
   
  · parent children for who they are rather than for who you want them to be 
  · look beyond problem behaviors to find their root causes 
  · love children who do not want your love 
  · understand your own scars and turn them into understanding and healing for your children 
   
  No matter what your parenting journey has entailed, you will find wisdom, encouragement, and practical instruction in these hope-soaked pages.

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