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  Looking for Andy Griffith - A...

  Evan Dalton Smith

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  Andy Griffith (1926-2012) is one of North Carolina's most beloved exports, capturing America's heart as Sheriff Andy Taylor. Evan Dalton Smith was born in the North Carolina Piedmont over four decades after Andy, just an hour south of Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy. Both were small-town boys who grew up in similar places, where the counties were dry and the churches plentiful. But for both, there was darkness, crushed hopes, and tragedy, hidden just below the surface. 
   
   
   
  For Smith and many generations in North Carolina, Andy Griffith was like the air—everywhere, all the time, a part of daily life. Even after he left the state, Smith always felt the pull of home and the lingering ghost of Andy alongside it. This is an exploration on celebrity and the self, on home and what that means when you leave it, and why we love and admire the people we do—even if we've never met them—all told through the entwined lives of iconic actor Andy Griffith and writer Evan Dalton Smith. It is through Smith's telling of Griffith's life that he finds his own story, one that is both informed by and freed from the legacy of one of North Carolina's most famous sons.

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  Up from Slavery; an Unfinished...

  Archie Morris III

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  For a period of 85 years, the M Street/Dunbar High School was an academically elite, all-black public high school in Washington, D.C.  As far back as 1899, its students came in first in citywide tests given in both black and white schools.  Over this 85-year span, approximately 80 percent of M Street/Dunbar’s graduates went on to college, even though most Americans, white or black, did not attend college at all. Faculty and students were mutually respectful to one another, and disruptions in the classroom were not tolerated. Yet, in this era of best practices, this public high school, whose founders experienced slavery and segregation firsthand, has received virtually no attention in the literature or in policy considerations for inner-city education.  The purpose of this study is to explore the history of a high school that was successful in teaching black children from families at all income levels to excel and to determine if the learning model employed in the past could be successful in a modern inner-city public education environment.

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  The Birth of Tragedy

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  "The Birth of Tragedy" by Friedrich Nietzsche is a philosophical work that explores the origins and nature of Greek tragedy. Nietzsche argues that Greek tragedy emerged from the tension between two competing artistic impulses: the Apollonian, which is characterized by rationality, order, and form; and the Dionysian, which is characterized by emotion, chaos, and irrationality. "The Birth of Tragedy" is a provocative and influential work of philosophy that challenges traditional views on the nature of art, culture, and human existence. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The Earthquake - Your Journey...

  Vince Poscente

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  Personal catastrophes are like an earthquake: they leave us too shaken to know what to do next, afraid that every step we take might spark another upheaval. But we can learn to resist our human instinct to hide from challenges. In this entertaining modern-day fable, Vince Poscente introduces us to the well-intentioned, conscious ant and the habitually fearful, subconscious elephant as seismic destruction changes their world and ultimately forces them to leave their oasis. 
   
   
   
  What Adir the ant and Elgo the elephant learn—and what you'll learn by journeying with them—is that the linear path they used to reach the oasis in The Ant and the Elephant does not work in the chaos after an earthquake. How can they breakthrough and thrive after a life-altering setback? The answer lies in the "Solution Loop," a tool that teaches them to use collaboration, curiosity, and creativity to: reframe dark times as illuminating experiences; resist the impulse to go it alone; find fresh perspectives; and eek a path where you can enjoy the journey. 
   
   
   
  The methodology is told using the time-honored method of a parable. Offering prescriptive advice, and  based on Poscente's study of practices like decoding human behavior, the neuroscience of performance, and interpersonal dysfunction around fear, The Earthquake is a must-listen.

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  The House That Match Built

  T.B. Barnes

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  The House That Match Built” by T.B. Barnes is a powerful memoir of survival, resilience, and hope, written to illuminate the path toward healing for those battling the shadows of mental health challenges. With raw honesty and profound vulnerability, Barnes recounts her journey from the depths of despair to the heights of empowerment, offering a testament to the indomitable human spirit. This deeply moving narrative explores the complexities of mental illness, the triumphs of reclaiming life from the grip of darkness, and the transformative power of purpose. Through her personal experiences, Barnes extends a lifeline to those who feel lost or alone in their battles, reminding them that they are never truly alone. More than a memoir, “The House That Match Built” is a beacon of understanding and compassion. It sheds light on the struggles faced by individuals and their loved ones, fostering empathy and encouraging a more supportive society. Barnes story is a testament to the enduring power of hope and the boundless potential for healing. This book serves as an inspiring guide for anyone navigating the labyrinth of mental health struggles, offering solace, encouragement, and the possibility of restoration.

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  Learning Our Names - Asian...

  La Thao, Linson Daniel, David de...

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  What's your name? 
   
   
   
  Asian Americans know the pain of being called names that deny our humanity. We may toggle back and forth between different names as a survival strategy. But it's a challenge to discern what names reflect our true identities as Asian Americans and as Christians. In an era when Asians face ongoing discrimination and marginalization, it can be hard to live into God's calling for our lives. 
   
   
   
  Asian American Christians need to hear and own our diverse stories beyond the cultural expectations of the model minority or perpetual foreigner. A team from East Asian, Southeast Asian, and South Asian backgrounds explores what it means to learn our names and be seen by God. They encourage us to know our history, telling diverse stories of the Asian diaspora in America who have been shaped and misshaped by migration, culture, and faith. As we live in the multiple tensions of being Asian American Christians, we can discover who we are and what God may have in store for us and our communities.

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