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  Willkie Sprint - A Story of...

  Kerry Hellmuth

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  A sport-loving college freshman, Kerry Hellmuth commits instantly to riding in the first women's Little 500 race at her first dorm floor meeting. Only later does she learn what the Little 500 is--a bicycle race around a cinder track pitting dorm teams against independents and sororities--and how much riding in the historic first edition of the race will enrich her college experience. Led by two RAs, Hellmuth and her dorm team of motivated and scrappy athletes begin training indoors and on long rides through the beautiful rolling hills of South Central Indiana, sometimes so intensely that they lose their lunch or finish in tears. Along the way, they come of age together, navigating the passage from their respective family lives into adulthood. Hellmuth finds herself and she even finds love with a handsome teammate. Willkie Sprint is the inspiring true story of that year of wonder and challenge. 
  The team's plucky freshman dream of glory despite the sense that no one can beat the upper-class(wo)men from the sorority team whose historic attempt to qualify for the men's event helped bring the women's edition into existence. The closer they become, the better the teammates perform on their bikes. Will the rag-tag Willkie underdogs pull off the Cinderella story? You will love witnessing the unbreakable bonds that emerge between these richly painted team members, be entertained by their lively discussions as they pedal, be awed by their dedication and perserverance, and be inspired by their triumphant approach to racing and life.  
  "With heart and humor, Kerry Hellmuth shares her cycling team's journey to victory in the inaugural Women's Little 500 ― from their kick-off meeting to their final lap. This coming-of-age memoir is a powerful story about perseverance, unbreakable friendships, falling in love, and learning who you are."―Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta, and Founder of LeanIn.org/OptionB.org

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  Master Korean Vocabulary for...

  Nari Seo, Vitali Taichrib

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  Master TOPIK vocabulary the smart way 
  This audiobook focuses on words from real TOPIK exams, brought to life with clear example sentences, cultural context, and natural native audio to help you truly understand and remember what matters most. 
  Whether you’re commuting, exercising, cooking, or just relaxing, you can turn ordinary moments into powerful study time. No screens, no distractions — just focused listening that builds your vocabulary step by step. 
  ✅ Learn what the TOPIK exam really tests – We’ve handpicked high-frequency words from past exams, so every minute you listen moves you closer to your goal. 
   ✅ Hear and remember – Every word and sentence is spoken by a native speaker to sharpen your listening skills and boost retention. 
   ✅ Use vocabulary naturally – With real-life examples, you’ll understand not only what words mean, but how they’re used in everyday Korean. 
   ✅ Master tricky differences – Clear explanations make confusing words easy to grasp, saving you time and frustration. 
   ✅ Connect language and culture – Discover culture-bound terms that help you think in Korean, not just translate. 
  🎧 Study anywhere, anytime. Instead of cramming from a book, let this audiobook coach you through the vocabulary you need to succeed on the TOPIK, build confidence, and finally feel like you’re making real progress. 
  For less than the price of a night out, you can invest in something that moves you forward — your future fluency.

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  The Rooster House - My Ukrainian...

  Victoria Belim

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  A timely and deeply moving story of family, history, and Ukraine 
   
  In 2014, the landmarks of Victoria Belim’s personal geography were plunged into tumult at the hands of Russia. Her hometown, Kyiv, was gripped by protests and violence. Crimea, where she’d once been sent to school to avoid radiation from the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, was invaded. Kharkiv,  
  where her grandmother Valentina studied economics and fell in love; Donetsk, where her father once worked; and Mariupol, where she and her mother bought a cherry tree for Valentina’s garden, all became battlegrounds. 
   
  Victoria, by then an American citizen living in Brussels, felt she had to go back. She had to spend time with her aging grandmother and her cousin Dima. She had to unravel a family mystery spanning several generations. And she needed to understand how a century of her country’s tragic history had  
  changed the course of their lives. 
   
  The Rooster House is a beautifully written memoir of a family, a country’s past, and its dangerous present. It is about parents and children, true believers and victims, gardens and art, secrets and tragedy. Compulsively readable, deeply moving, and at times laugh-out-loud funny, it is a stunning debut  
  book by an experienced, expressive, and gifted writer.

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  Women Rescuers of WWII - True...

  Elise Baker

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  What bright secrets transpired during the world’s darkest hours? 
  Light shone in an era marked by tyranny and mass destruction. Hope prevailed when staying hidden and quiet was a civilian’s best chance of survival. 
  The Second World War represents one of humanity’s greatest tragedies. Yet in the thick of cruelty, suffering, and loss, ordinary women secretly stood against the Nazi regime, selflessly serving as bearers of peace and hope. They risked their lives to protect the persecuted without seeking reward or recognition. 
  Today, we honor these women for their courage, kindness, wit and resourcefulness during the war. 
  Here lie their unsung legacies. 
  Women Rescuers of WWII presents the true stories of brave female heroes during the world’s most perilous crisis. Marvel at the phenomenal untold rescue missions of 
  ●      Ida and Louise Cook, the Secretive Sisters, whose risky airline flights almost cost them everything. 
  ●      Ebba Lund, the Red Riding Hood of the Danish Resistance, and the seafaring voyages she arranged for refugees fleeing to Swedish shores. 
  ●      Irena Sendler, the Good Catholic Smuggler, and her daring plot to liberate Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. 
  ●      Marie Schmolka and Doreen Warriner, the Masterminds of the Move, whose Kindertransport scheme freed thousands of children. 
  ●      Andrée de Jongh, the Postmistress, who smuggled her “parcels”—fallen Allied airmen—from France to neutral Spain. 
  ●      other extraordinary women who risked it all to stand up for their beliefs!

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  Self-Reliance and Other Essays

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  Trust Thyself. Every Heart Vibrates to That Iron String.
  
  In an age of overwhelming social pressure and inherited traditions, Ralph Waldo Emerson issued a revolutionary manifesto for the soul. Self-Reliance and Other Essays represents the heartbeat of American Transcendentalism, challenging every reader to look inward for truth rather than toward the dictates of the crowd. This collection gathers the foundational thoughts of a man who believed that to be great is to be misunderstood.
  
  
  
  Within these pages, you will explore the pillars of Emersonian thought:
  
  The Doctrine of Individualism: A powerful defense of personal intuition over social imitation, urging you to "insist on yourself; never imitate."
  
  The Living Universe: Emerson's profound meditations on Nature, viewing the physical world not just as a resource, but as a gateway to spiritual enlightenment and a mirror for the human mind.
  
  The Over-Soul and Universal Unity: An exploration of the shared spiritual force that connects all living beings, suggesting that every individual contains a spark of the divine.
  
  The Rejection of Consistency: A bold call to live in the "now," discarding the "hobgoblin of little minds"—foolish consistency—in favor of authentic, present-moment growth.
  
  Emerson's prose is a masterclass in aphoristic brilliance—sentences that spark like lightning and remain etched in the mind. His work is the cornerstone of American philosophy and an essential roadmap for anyone seeking personal autonomy, creative inspiration, and a deeper spiritual connection to the world.
  
  Stop searching outside yourself. Buy "Self-Reliance and Other Essays" today and awaken your true genius.

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  Essential Labor - Mothering as...

  Angela Garbes

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  From the acclaimed author of Like a Mother comes a reflection on the state of caregiving in America, and an exploration of mothering as a means of social change. 
  The Covid-19 pandemic shed fresh light on a long-overlooked truth: mothering is among the only essential work humans do. In response to the increasing weight placed on mothers and caregivers—and the lack of a social safety net to support them—writer Angela Garbes found herself pondering a vital question: How, under our current circumstances that leave us lonely, exhausted, and financially strained, might we demand more from American family life?  
  In Essential Labor, Garbes explores assumptions about care, work, and deservedness, offering a deeply personal and rigorously reported look at what mothering is, and can be. A first-generation Filipino-American, Garbes shares the perspective of her family's complicated relationship to care work, placing mothering in a global context—the invisible economic engine that has been historically demanded of women of color.  
  Garbes contends that while the labor of raising children is devalued in America, the act of mothering offers the radical potential to create a more equitable society. In Essential Labor, Garbes reframes the physically and mentally draining work of meeting a child's bodily and emotional needs as opportunities to find meaning, to nurture a deeper sense of self, pleasure, and belonging. This is highly skilled labor, work that impacts society at its most foundational level. 
  Part galvanizing manifesto, part poignant narrative, Essential Labor is a beautifully rendered reflection on care that reminds us of the irrefutable power and beauty of mothering.

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