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  Stolen Voices - Missing and...

  Bonnie Bley

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  Murder may seem easy, and getting away with it even easier, particularly in Indian Country. Big Horn County, MT, where Ms. Bley grew up, bears the unfortunate distinction of having the highest rate of missing and murdered women and girls. Selena Not Afraid fell victim to this hidden epidemic on New Year's Day 2020, disappearing without a trace under mysterious circumstances. Her body was discovered 20 days later in an open field, previously intensively searched. The county sheriff hastily labeled her death as "accidental hypothermia" before she could undergo a thorough examination by a coroner, a cause of death that appears all too common in Crow Indian country. 
  The lack of answers surrounding Selena's disappearance and the questionable cause of her death sparked outrage in the community. 'Stolen Voices: Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County' compellingly recounts the stories of several young Native American Indians who have gone missing or been brutally murdered in Big Horn County. This book not only raises awareness but also sheds light on first-hand perspectives from the family members of Crow and Cheyenne tribal members who were killed. Additionally, it highlights the efforts of those working to make a difference in Indian Country, aiming to reduce instances of violence against Native women. 'Stolen Voices' is a Multi- Award Winning book that delves into the deeper issues at the heart of this hidden epidemic, whose awareness is gaining momentum.

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  NASA and the Long Civil Rights...

  Brian C. Odom, Stephen P. Waring

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  American Astronautical Society Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Award 
   
   
   
  As NASA prepared for the launch of Apollo 11 in July 1969, many African American leaders protested the billions of dollars used to fund "space joyrides" rather than help tackle poverty, inequality, and discrimination at home. This volume examines such tensions as well as the ways in which NASA's goal of space exploration aligned with the cause of racial equality. It provides new insights into the complex relationship between the space program and the civil rights movement in the Jim Crow South and abroad. 
   
   
   
  Essays explore how thousands of jobs created during the space race offered new opportunities for minorities in places like Huntsville, Alabama, while at the same time segregation at NASA's satellite tracking station in South Africa led to that facility's closure. Other topics include black skepticism toward NASA's framing of space exploration as "for the benefit of all mankind," NASA's track record in hiring women and minorities, and the efforts of black activists to increase minority access to education that would lead to greater participation in the space program. The volume also addresses how to best find and preserve archival evidence of African American contributions that are missing from narratives of space exploration.

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  First Wave The: JBJ Chiam & the...

  Loke Hoe Yeong

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  Based on extensive interviews and archival material, The First Wave tells the story of the opposition in Singapore in its critical first thirty years in Parliament.
  
  Democratisation has been described to occur in waves. The first wave of a democratic awakening in post-independence Singapore began with J. B. Jeyaretnam's victory in the Anson by-election of 1981. That built up to the 1984 general election, the first of many to be called a "watershed", in which Chiam See Tong was also elected in Potong Pasir. After their successes in 1991, the opposition began dreaming of forming the government.
  
  But their euphoria was short-lived. Serious fault lines in the leading Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) rose to the surface almost immediately after the opposition victories of 1991, and the party was wiped out of Parliament by 1997. The opposition spent the next decade experimenting with coalition arrangements, to work their way back to victory.
  
  © 2019 by Loke Hoe Yeong. Published in paper format in Singapore by Epigram Books, recorded by Storyside 2019.

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  Rescued by Mermaids - F F...

  Katryna Lalock

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  Hannah is lost on the ocean all because of a stupid work bet. If she hadn't let her stupid male coworkers upset her so much she wouldn't be in this position. It's day two lost off the shores of Florida and it looks like she's not going to survive this. She sings to pass the time, drawing the attention of a beautiful mermaid who rescues her and nurses her to health. Gabriella is beautiful and genuinely cares for Hannah. It doesn't take long for Hannah to fall in love with the dark haired beauty and her talented tongue. 
  Does Hannah even want to go back to the shore? 
  Rescued by Mermaids is the second story in the Cryptids of America series. This is a series of stand alone novellas that focus on the various other species in America and the people they interact with.

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  Ultimate WWII Rescue: Brave...

  Dorian Westbrook

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  Ultimate WWII Rescue: Brave Heroes' Untold Story 
  Are you eager to advance in your understanding of WWII history through the untold stories of heroic acts? 
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  This audiobook is your definitive companion for deepening your knowledge, applying what you've learned, and engaging with these compelling stories. With this, you're set on a path of historical exploration. 
  Updated with fresh insights into WWII's hidden histories. 
  Key features of this enriched audiobook: 
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  - Detailed accounts of brave individuals and their significant contributions 
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  Our audiobook distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage, essential for a complete understanding of these heroic WWII stories. These narratives aren't just briefly mentioned; they are explored in depth with precision. 
  Please note that this audiobook is an independent resource for your benefit and is not affiliated with any official WWII entities. 
  Structured clearly and written in easy-to-understand language, our WWII Guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to complex historical jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate storytelling. 
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  Mental Health | Atmospheres |...

  Felix Zimmermann, Jimena Aguilar...

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  Gaming has never been disconnected from reality. When we engage with ever more lavish virtual worlds, something happens to us. The game imposes itself on us and influences how we feel about it, the world, and ourselves. How do games accomplish this and to what end? The contributors explore the video game as an atmospheric medium of hitherto unimagined potential. Is the medium too powerful, too influential? A danger to our mental health or an ally through even the darkest of times? This volume compiles papers from the Young Academics Workshop at the Clash of Realities conferences of 2019 and 2020 to provide answers to these questions.

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