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  West Virginia Coal Wars The: A...

  Captivating History

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  Did you know the coal fields of West Virginia were the scene of violence and strife between coal miners and coal company management in the early 20th century? 
  The West Virginia Coal Wars are often overlooked in US history. It is time that changed. 
  Several lessons can be learned from what happened during the West Virginia Coal Wars. These confrontations led to developments in labor relations that define collective bargaining to this day. There were heroes and villains, saints and sinners, and a mountain culture that was inexorably changed. It is a story that is fascinating and disturbing at the same time. 
  This audiobook holds some fascinating tidbits of information many people do not know, including the following:The impact of company storesThe role minorities played in the coal warsThe story behind the term “redneck”Safety hazards the coal miners facedOrganizations that supported the miners and better working conditions 
  This audiobook on the West Virginia Coal Wars lets us look down the mine shafts of West Virginia into the dark world of exploitation and worker abuse that was common one hundred years ago. 
  The hills were alive with sounds of gunfire as coal miners and their union stood up against management. The West Virginia Coal Wars is a fascinating journey through the dark mountains of Appalachia and the struggle its people endured to win basic rights and respect. 
  What are you waiting for? Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey into the past today!

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  Representative American Negroes

  Paul Laurence Dunbar

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  They were the pioneers, the thinkers, and the trailblazers who helped shape a broader vision of American identity at the dawn of a new century. In Representative American Negroes, Paul Laurence Dunbar steps away from fiction to present a series of powerful, intimate portraits of men and women who met the challenges of their era with unyielding dignity and brilliant intellect.
  Writing with the precision of a historian and the soul of a poet, Dunbar captures more than biography—he captures the spirit of an era. These sketches reflect perseverance in the face of prejudice and quiet distinction in an age of loud opposition.
  From the halls of leadership to the forefront of cultural change, Dunbar's portraits offer a rare glimpse into a transformative time. For listeners drawn to the roots of American courage and the elegance of classic prose, this collection remains a powerful reminder that true greatness often speaks in a quiet voice—and is heard across generations.

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  Lyndon B Johnson - A Life from...

  Hourly History

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  Lyndon B. Johnson was a powerful figure in American politics for many decades. Rising to prominence as a congressman and senator in his home state of Texas, he then became the surprise vice-president pick for the young and dashing John F. Kennedy. LBJ certainly cut a far different figure and utilized a much different approach than JFK, but he was just as charismatic (and not to mention cunning) in his own right. When Kennedy was tragically struck down by an assassin’s bullet in 1963, Johnson was sure to rise to the occasion. 
  Johnson’s presidency is notable for several landmark domestic policies, collectively known as the “Great Society” programs. These initiatives aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice. Key components of the Great Society included the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or national origin; the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented minority groups from exercising their right to vote; and the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which provided health insurance to the elderly and the poor. 
  Despite his significant contributions to domestic policy, Johnson’s legacy is complex due to his involvement in the Vietnam War. His decision to send more American troops to Vietnam provoked widespread protests, tarnishing his reputation and ultimately influencing his decision not to pursue a second term. This book follows Lyndon B. Johnson’s life from his Texan roots through his impactful yet controversial years as president and beyond.

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  Dissenters: Britain’s Lost...

  Elizabeth Briggs

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  Abraham Lincoln’s Greatest...

  Charles River Editors

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  Abraham Lincoln was still not considered a real option for the Republican presidential nomination until he delivered a speech at New York City’s Cooper Union in February 1860, just a few months before the Republicans’ convention in May. Lincoln had gained a bit of a national profile by debating Stephen Douglas during an Illinois Senate Race in 1858, and though he lost that election, Lincoln continued discussing the same themes, most notably slavery and Dred Scott in his Cooper Union speech. Although just 7,000 words long, the Cooper Union Address was almost universally praised in the North. 
  Over 160 years later, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is still considered arguably the greatest speech in American history. The address only took a few minutes, but in those few minutes, Lincoln invoked the principles of human equality espoused by the Declaration of Independence. In the process, he redefined the Civil War as a struggle not merely for the Union but as "a new birth of freedom" that would bring true equality to all of its citizens, ensure that democracy would remain a viable form of government, and would also create a unified nation in which states' rights were no longer dominant.  
  Lincoln wasn’t given a chance to finish his work, but his thoughts and visions were eloquently saved for posterity in his Second Inaugural Address, delivered a month before his death and considered one of America’s greatest speeches. With the war nearing the end, Lincoln struck a conciliatory tone, reminding both sides that they prayed to the same God for victory and that neither side could divine God’s will. “With malice toward none, with charity for all,” Lincoln called for peace and reunion, his eye clearly on Reconstruction. Nobody will ever know how Lincoln would’ve managed Reconstruction, but in many respects, the Second Inaugural Address was a fitting postscript of sorts to his life and legacy.

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  Organizing Amazon - Building...

  Tom Vickers, Rachel Fagan,...

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  Between August 2022 and July 2024, GMB Union membership at Amazon’s BHX4 Coventry warehouse skyrocketed, with 37 days of strike action resulting in a 28.5% pay rise. Yet despite this, the union narrowly lost a ballot that would have forced Amazon to grant formal recognition. 
  Based on ethnographic research and reflective essays from worker-leaders and organizers, this book offers a rich case study of the factors contributing to the union’s successes and setbacks. It provides a practical organizing model applicable beyond Amazon, offering strategies to engage the workforce, sustain support and develop leadership.  
  An essential toolkit for those navigating the complexities of evolving labour practices, with particular relevance for precarious workers and workplaces where access is limited.

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