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  The Paris Girl - The Young Woman...

  Francelle Bradford White

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  Andrée Griotteray was nineteen when the Germans invaded France and occupied Paris, where she worked as a clerk in the passport office. When her younger brother, Alain, created a resistance network named Orion, Andrée joined his efforts, secretly typing up and printing copies of an underground newspaper, and stealing ID cards which allowed scores of Jewish citizens to escape persecution. 
   
   
   
  Charming and pretty, Andrée nimbly avoided the unwanted attentions of German officers, even as she secretly began working as an undercover courier. Displaying fearlessness in the face of immense pressure, she traveled throughout the county delivering vital intelligence destined for France's allies—until the day she was betrayed and arrested. Throughout her ordeal, Andrée stayed composed, refusing to inform on her comrades. Before she was set free, she even duped her interrogators into revealing who had betrayed Orion, and continued her underground activities until France's liberation. 
   
   
   
  Weaving in diary entries, letters, and conversations, Andrée's daughter, Francelle, brings a uniquely personal slant to her mother's story. The Paris Girl reveals the narrow escapes and moments of terror, the daily acts of bravery and defiance, and the extraordinary courage displayed by Andrée and so many of her contemporaries, that helped turned the tide of war.

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  Acts of the Apostles Beyond the...

  Early Christian Storytellers

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  What if the journey of the apostles stretched into lands, miracles, and legends far surpassing the Book of Acts—stories once cherished but later sidelined? 
  This illuminating collection, adapted for modern audiences, unearths the extra-biblical “Acts” literature. Marvel at Thecla’s dedication alongside Paul, see Peter’s extraordinary encounters, follow Thomas to distant realms, and join Barnabas as he spreads the gospel. Brimming with wonder, these narratives reveal the ardor, risks, and miracles that marked the apostles’ missions. 
  Included Texts:Acts of Peter, Acts of Paul (and Thecla), Acts of John, Acts of Andrew, Acts of ThomasActs of Barnabas & The Acts of Philip – Expanding apostolic horizons.“Acts Chapter 29” – A spurious but fascinating addition speculating on Paul’s further travels. 
  What You’ll Discover Inside:Apostolic Miracles & Martyrdoms – Eye-opening accounts of healing, resurrection, and trials of faith.Diverse Cultural Encounters – Missions to unfamiliar cities, conflicts with pagan priests, and local conversions.Female Disciples – Especially Thecla, who redefines bravery and devotion.Early Christian Storytelling – How these captivating tales influenced the faithful beyond the official canon. 
  Embark on an exhilarating odyssey with the apostles as they carry the gospel to new frontiers. Their determination and miracles will inspire you to explore deeper dimensions of early faith.

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  A Rebel's Recollections

  George Cary Eggleston

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  Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. 
  "A Rebel's Recollections" is a collection of various accounts written by George Cary Eggleston who served as a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War.

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  Preacher's Girl - The Life and...

  Jim Schutze

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  An "excellent true-crime study" of a female serial killer given the death penalty for poisoning at least three men between 1973 and 1989 (Publishers Weekly). 
   
   
   
  Widowed Blanche Taylor Moore was about to lose her second spouse to symptoms that mysteriously mirrored those that killed her first husband—as well as her previous boyfriend. When an investigation reveals arsenic poisoning, the hideous truth about the wife and mother comes to light. Did the abuse Blanche suffered as a child at the hands of her alcoholic father turn her into a murderer she became? 
   
   
   
  In this riveting true crime account, critically acclaimed journalist Jim Schutze explores the harrowing motivation and chilling details of the lives, loves, and victims of North Carolina's oldest living inmate on death row. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  EVERY DAY IS SATURDAY -...

  ROD MCCOMBIE

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  Discover a heartwarming and insightful journey through the challenges and unexpected moments of living with dementia in Every Day is Saturday. Rod McCombie shares his personal experience following his wife Jeannine's diagnosis in June 2022. This book offers a unique perspective, embracing the humour and finding positivity in the face of a condition that defies logic. Inspired by Jeannine's consistent belief that every day is Saturday, Rod illustrates how adapting and understanding the perspective of a loved one with dementia can minimize stress and enhance quality of life. Learn from their experiences, from navigating a confusing world to cherishing simple joys. Rod, a Chartered Certified accountant, provides practical insights and a compassionate approach, aiming to offer comfort and a different view on dementia for fellow caregivers and anyone seeking to understand this challenging condition.

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  Broken - How Our Social Systems...

  Paul LeBlanc

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  Many of the systems built to serve people instead do more harm than good. 
   
   
   
  In Broken, Dr. Paul LeBlanc, president of Southern New Hampshire University, draws on his experience working in one such system—education—to reconnect us to the human facets of serving people. In doing so, he charts a course for rebuilding and reinhabiting better systems across education, healthcare, criminal justice, government, and more. 
   
   
   
  The United States spends enormous sums on helping people—$3.8 trillion on healthcare, $182 billion on prisons, and $604 billion on higher education—and yet these systems routinely fail us. 
   
   
   
  When we seek to improve how they function, our efforts focus on policy debates, technical solutions, funding, and data. But if these systems are to truly improve, we have to start with the human values that fuel decision making. 
   
   
    
  Broken explores the deeply human dimensions we must consider—aspiring, discovering, mattering—if we want to rebuild the policies, technologies, processes, and, most importantly, the heart we use to serve people.

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