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  InHumana - An American...

  Jeremy White

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  InHumana: An American Healthcare Story tells how an only child was conscripted into a war with a soulless monstrosity that repeatedly tried to throw his widowed mom's life away with the surreptitious aid of unregulated artificial intelligence. 
  Months after a stroke and two seizures robbed author Jeremy White's mom of use of her right side, a federal judge ruled her the victor of their war against Humana for wrongfully denying critically needed care. Their battle, which involved multiple hearings and appeals, is one that fewer than 10 percent of denied Medicare Advantage Plan members like her bother fighting, despite a 90 percent success rate for appeals. A Pulitzer-nominated investigation and two class-action lawsuits would eventually demystify Humana's wanton gaslighting by revealing the shocking truth behind their inhumane decisions. 
  InHumana is a timely examination of the medical-industrial complex from the belly of the beast that explores what it means to be human and eviscerates the farce of corporate personhood. White's genuine humor buoys heavy topics and hard-learned lessons about a nebulous appeals process. His epilogue—which addresses "Deny," "Defend," and "Depose—was prompted by a surge of interest in InHumana following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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  Part-Time Writer - Notes and...

  Marjorie Quarton

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  Part-time Writer guides the reader through all aspects of writing – from the embryonic stages of researching and planning, to the hard slog of the writing and editing, through to the presentation of the manuscript, and finally, approaching agents and publishers. At each stage, the author explains how she did it – and how the reader can do it too. * How can I write engaging dialogue? * What can I do to make my characters 'live' on the page? * Must I always 'show and not tell'? * How can I transform a hobby into a book? * When is the right time to show my work to others? * How should I present my manuscript? * Do I need an agent? * Should I self-publish? * Where can I find the time to write a novel? In her inimitable style, Marjorie Quarton merges literary memoir, anecdotes and straight talking to provide invaluable insights into the realities of being a writer, while offering indispensable advice on the trade, making this book a must-have for any aspiring author.

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  Plain - A Memoir of Mennonite...

  Mary Alice Hostetter

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  Plain tells the story of Mary Alice Hostetter's journey to define an authentic self amid a rigid religious upbringing in a Mennonite farm family. Although endowed with a personality "prone toward questioning and challenging," the young Mary Alice at first wants nothing more than to be a good girl, to do her share, and—alongside her eleven siblings—to work her family's Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, farm. She feels fortunate to have been born into a religion where, as the familiar hymn states, she is "safe in the arms of Jesus." As an adolescent, that keen desire for belonging becomes focused on her worldly peers, even though she knows that Mennonites consider themselves a people apart. Eventually she leaves behind the fields and fences of her youth, thinking she will finally be able to grow beyond the prohibitions of her church. Discovering and accepting her sexuality, she once again finds herself apart, on the outside of family, community, and societal norms. 
   
   
   
  This quietly powerful memoir of longing and acceptance casts a humanizing eye on a little-understood American religious tradition and a woman's striving to grow within and beyond it.

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  Roosevelt's New Deal

  Davis Truman

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  The Roosevelt New Deal was a series of domestic programs and initiatives launched by President Franklin D. Roosevelt shortly after he assumed office in 1933. At the time, the United States faced one of the worst economic crises in its history, with unemployment rates exceeding 25%, banks failing, and businesses closing down. In response to this crisis, Roosevelt sought to implement a range of policies to address the immediate needs of the people and the underlying causes of the economic downturn. 
  The New Deal was based on three primary goals: relief, recovery, and reform. Relief measures aimed to provide immediate assistance to those most affected by the Great Depression, including the unemployed, farmers, and the elderly. Recovery efforts focused on restoring the economy and creating jobs. At the same time, reform measures sought to address the structural issues that had contributed to the crisis, such as the lack of financial regulation and social safety nets. 
  Some of the critical initiatives of the New Deal included the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which employed young men to work on public projects such as road building and conservation; the establishment of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), which provided jobs and training to millions of unemployed workers; and the implementation of agricultural subsidies to support struggling farmers. 
  The New Deal also saw significant changes in the regulation of the financial sector, including the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to insure bank deposits and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the stock market. Other reforms included establishing social security, which provided retirement benefits to elderly Americans, and the National Labor Relations Act, which protected workers' rights to unionize.

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  Against all odds

  Norman Hamilton

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  What does it take to overcome poverty, violence, and adversity to build a life of purpose, faith, and success? 
  Against All Odds: From the Grit of Jamaica to the Grit and Glory of Canada by Norman Hamilton, expertly narrated by Ron Garner and produced and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, is an inspiring memoir that chronicles one man’s extraordinary journey from hardship in Jamaica to achievement and opportunity in Canada. 
  Born in the rugged hills of St. Thomas, Jamaica, Norman Hamilton faced poverty, tragedy, and difficult circumstances from an early age. Raised by a devoted mother in Kingston’s Spoilers district, he learned firsthand the realities of struggle, sacrifice, and survival. Yet despite overwhelming obstacles, he refused to let his circumstances define his future. 
  From selling juice on street corners to help support his family to immigrating to Canada in search of a better life, Norman’s journey is a powerful testament to perseverance, faith, and determination. Working multiple jobs, overcoming financial hardships, and even donating blood to help pay for his education. 
  This inspiring memoir explores the immigrant experience, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the courage required to overcome life’s greatest challenges. Through moments of loss, betrayal, injustice, and uncertainty, Norman Hamilton’s story offers hope to anyone striving to achieve their dreams despite difficult circumstances. 
  Narrator Ron Garner delivers a heartfelt and engaging performance that brings Norman Hamilton’s remarkable story to life, allowing listeners to experience the emotions, struggles, and triumphs of this unforgettable journey. 
  Produced and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, Against All Odds is perfect for listeners who enjoy inspirational memoirs, immigrant success stories, personal development audiobooks, faith-based inspiration, and true stories of resilience and triumph.

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  Charles Dickens and Other...

  Arthur Quiller-Couch

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  Cambridge lectures on Dickens, Trollope, Thackeray and their contemporaries by the professor who edited the Oxford Book of English Verse. Quiller-Couch wrote them to be read aloud, and the talk is still in the prose. This edition is bound with a gallery of 60 plates of painting, among them portraits by John Everett Millais, George Harvey and Francis Grant, dating from 1840 to 1897.

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