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  We Hold Our Breath - A Journey...

  Micah Fields

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  Developed as the commercial hub of the Texas cotton and sugarcane industries, Houston was designed for profit, not stability. Its first residents razed swamplands into submission to construct a maze of highways and suburbs, giving the city a sprawling, centerless energy as storms and floods rattled coastal Texas. 
   
   
   
  When Hurricane Harvey made landfall in 2017, Fields set off from his home in Iowa back to the battered city of his childhood to rescue his mother. Fields tracks the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, one storm in a long lineage that threatens the fourth largest city in America. 
   
   
   
  Fields depicts the history of Houston with reverence and lyrical certainty, investigating the conflicting facets of Texan identity that are steeped in racial subjugation, environmental collapse, and capitalist greed. He writes of the development of the modern city in the wake of the destruction of Galveston in 1900; of the oil booms and busts that shaped the city; of the unchecked lust for growth that makes Houston so expressive of the American dream. 
   
   
   
  We Hold Our Breath is a portrait of a city that exists despite it all, a city whose story has always been one of war waged relentlessly against water.

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  Which Way Is Up? - Finding Heart...

  Susan Gillis Chapman

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  A heartfelt guide for meeting difficult times with mindfulness, compassion, and courage—from a psychotherapist and Buddhist practitioner who learned from her own crisis. 
   
   
   
  Using personal examples from her own recent bardo crisis—undergoing cancer treatment during the pandemic—and offering contemplative prompts for inner-reflection and a meditation practice in each chapter, psychotherapist and Buddhist practitioner Susan Chapman demystifies the three main types of fear people experience (frozen, awake, and core), and how to meet each with love. This heartfelt guide from someone who's been there and done the work will help us get through life's challenges and restore our equilibrium, while also inviting a valuable opportunity for personal growth. 
   
   
   
  Which Way Is Up? draws from traditional Buddhist teachings on the bardo, a Tibetan word most often associated with the period between death and rebirth. Chapman likens the bardo to abrupt episodes in our lives when things seem to turn upside down and we can't find our footing. In such times of not-knowing, our fearful mind tends to panic trying to make sense out of our experience. Instead, Chapman meets the listener in their groundlessness to show how these turning points can force us to let go of our assumptions about the future and allow something new to be reborn.

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  Royal Navy Versus the Slave...

  Bernard Edwards

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  On 16 March 1807, the British Parliament passed The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. In the following year the Royal Navy's African Squadron was formed, its mission to stop and search ships at sea suspected of carrying slaves from Africa to the Americas and the Middle East. With typical thoroughness, the Royal Navy went further, and took the fight to the enemy, sailing boldly up uncharted rivers and creeks to attack the barracoons where the slaves were assembled ready for shipment. 
   
   
   
  For much of its long campaign against the evil of slavery, Britain's Navy fought alone and unrecognized. Its enemies were many and formidable. Ranged against it were the African chiefs, who sold their own people into slavery, the Arabs, who rode shotgun on the slave caravans to the coast, and the slave ships of the rest of the world, heavily armed, and prepared to do battle to protect their right to traffic in the forbidden so-called "black ivory." 
   
   
   
  The war was long and bitter and the cost to the Royal Navy in ships and men heavy, but the result was worthy of the sacrifices made. The abolition of the slave trade led to a scramble for empires and, in place of slaves, Africa began to export cocoa, coffee, timber, palm oil, cotton and ores, all very much in demand in the West.

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  No-Drama Parenting: Transform...

  Orson Kincade

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  No-Drama Parenting: Transform Chaos into Connection for Lifelong Growth 
  Are you seeking effective strategies to nurture your child and foster a deeper connection for lasting growth?  
  Do you want a thorough guide that equips you with all the essential knowledge and skills to transform chaos into understanding? 
  Look no further! 
  This audiobook is your ultimate companion for enhancing your parenting skills, implementing practical techniques, and engaging in meaningful exercises. With these resources, you'll be prepared for success. 
  Updated for the Latest Parenting Insights. 
  Key Features of This Comprehensive Guide: 
  - In-depth understanding of transforming chaos into connection for your child’s development 
  - Clear and detailed explanations of effective parenting techniques 
  - Practical strategies for nurturing your child and managing chaotic moments 
  This guide excels in providing all-encompassing insights, ensuring you're fully equipped for parenting success. Concepts are explored in detail, allowing for a thorough grasp of the material. 
  Designed with a straightforward structure and accessible language, our Parenting Guide ensures smooth navigation between topics. Say goodbye to confusing jargon and embrace clear, concise, and informative content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to effective parenting and nurturing your child’s growth! 
  Unleash the potential in your parenting journey with "No-Drama Parenting: Transform Chaos into Connection for Lifelong Growth."

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  Conversations That Change...

  Tristan Oakridge

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  Conversations That Change Everything: Secrets to Unleashing Potential 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your knowledge to unlock your full potential? 
  In search of a thorough guide that encompasses everything you need for transformative conversations? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This guide is your ultimate resource for deepening your understanding, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this tool at your disposal, you're on the path to success. 
  Updated for the latest strategies to transform your mindset! 
  Key Features of this Enlightening Guide: 
  - In-depth insights into elevating conversations 
  - Comprehensive explanations about mindset transformation 
  - Effective strategies for preparing for impactful discussions 
  What sets our guide apart is its extensive coverage, which is crucial for your success in changing conversations. Concepts are explored thoughtfully, leaving no stone unturned. 
  Please note that this guide is independent and not associated with any official organizations. 
  Crafted with a clear framework and accessible language, our Guide ensures seamless navigation between topics. Say goodbye to confusing jargon and embrace clear, precise, and technically sound content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, grab your guide, and embark on your journey to achieve greatness!  
  Conversations That Change Everything: Secrets to Unleashing Potential - Your go-to resource for mastering the art of conversation and realizing your true potential!

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  Flee North: Book Summary & Analysis

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. 
   
  Before the Civil War, before the name “Underground Railroad” echoed across history books, a courageous free Black man named Thomas Smallwood dared to write—and act—against slavery. Flee North tells the riveting, true story of how Smallwood risked everything to help enslaved families escape to freedom, while publicly mocking slaveholders in fiery, witty essays that inspired a nation and enraged the powerful. 
  Teaming up with Charles Torrey, a white abolitionist journalist, Smallwood built one of the first organized escape networks in America. Together, they liberated hundreds—while the nation watched, divided and trembling.

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