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  The Power of Black Excellence -...

  Deondra Rose

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  From their founding, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) educated as many as 90 percent of Black college students in the United States. Although many are aware of the significance of HBCUs in expanding Black Americans' educational opportunities, much less attention has been paid to the vital role that they have played in expanding American democracy. 
   
   
   
  In The Power of Black Excellence, Deondra Rose provides an authoritative history of HBCUs and the unique role they have played in shaping American democracy since 1865. Drawing on over six years of deep research, Rose brings into view the historic impact that government support for HBCUs has had on the American political landscape, arguing that they have been essential for not only empowering Black citizens but also reshaping the distribution of political power in the United States. Today, HBCUs remain extremely important, as evidenced by the outsized number of black political leaders—including Kamala Harris—who attended them. Rose stresses that policymakers promote democracy itself when they support HBCUs and their unique approach to postsecondary education, which includes a commitment to helping students develop politically empowering skills, promoting political leadership, and fostering a commitment to service.

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  Kidnapped

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  A story of friendship, honor, and adventure that will captivate young minds, readers will love the enthralling tale of young protagonist David Balfour in his journey of self-discovery, loss, and endurance. A tale that explores the historical landscape of Scotland, this is a coming-of-age story like no other. With beautiful full-page illustrations in color, as well as original illustrations in black and white, children will adore this vibrant edition. Featuring detailed foiling on the front and back and accompanied by a ribbon bookmark to keep your place, these stunning books will make a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.

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  The Notebook - A History of...

  Roland Allen

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  A Kirkus Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2024 
   
   
   
  We see notebooks everywhere we go. But where did these indispensable implements come from? How did they revolutionize our lives? And how can using a notebook help change the way you think? In this wide-ranging history, Roland Allen reveals how the notebook became our most dependable and versatile tool for creative thinking. He tells the notebook stories of Leonardo and Frida Kahlo, Isaac Newton and Marie Curie, and writers from Chaucer to Henry James; shows how Darwin developed his theory of evolution in tiny pocket books and Agatha Christie plotted a hundred murders in scrappy exercise books; and introduces a host of cooks, kings, sailors, fishermen, musicians, engineers, politicians, adventurers, and mathematicians, all of whom used their notebooks as a space to think—and in doing so, shaped the modern world. 
   
   
   
  In an age of AI and digital overload, the humble notebook is more relevant than ever. Allen shows how bullet points can combat ADHD, journals can ease PTSD, and patient diaries soften the trauma of reawakening from coma. The everyday act of moving a pen across paper, he finds, can have profound consequences, changing the way we think and feel: making us more creative, more productive—and maybe even happier.

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  The Thirty Years War - 1618-1648

  History Nerds, Andrew McDermott

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  A continent divided. A war that reshaped the world.The Thirty Years War (1618–1648) began as a bitter religious conflict within the fractured Holy Roman Empire—but it would erupt into one of the most devastating and transformative wars in European history. What started as a clash between Protestant and Catholic states soon spiralled into a brutal struggle for power, drawing in the great kingdoms of Europe and leaving millions dead.In this gripping and accessible account, The Thirty Years’ War brings to life the key figures, battles, and turning points that defined a generation. From the Defenestration of Prague to the rise of generals like Wallenstein and Gustavus Adolphus, the book explores how ambition, faith, and political intrigue collided on a catastrophic scale.Beyond the battlefield, this book uncovers the human cost of the war—the famine, disease, and suffering endured by ordinary people—and examines how the conflict ultimately gave birth to a new political order in Europe through the Peace of Westphalia.Perfect for readers of history, military strategy, and European politics, this compelling narrative offers both a clear introduction for newcomers and fresh insights for seasoned enthusiasts.Discover the war that changed Europe forever.

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  How to Become a Veterinarian -...

  Susanna Lee

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  The Most Up-to-Date, Comprehensive and Fun Guide to Becoming a Vet - Over 100 pages 
  This fact-pact and enlightening book covers everything kids need to know about becoming a vet. It also gives a realistic view of what daily life is like as a vet - the challenges and triumphs. 
  My name is Susanna Lee and recently my daughter Monica, who has a passion for animals, asked me to help her find information on becoming a vet. Surprisingly, I couldn’t find a book that contains up-to-date information and gives a real insight into what it takes to become a vet. 
  Most importantly, I wanted my daughter to be able to decide for herself if veterinary medicine was truly the career for her based on getting the most rounded picture possible - the good, the bad and everything in between. 
  So being a journalist and writer for over 20 years, I took up the challenge to create that missing book! 
  In How to Become a Veterinarian, I share the latest practical information available, but also offer a human perspective on life as a vet and what it’s really like to work towards that goal. 
  This book covers: 
  ✅ A History Of Veterinary Practice 
  ✅ The Different Types of Vets 
  ✅ Training to be a Vet 
  ✅ Qualifications You Will Need 
  ✅ What Veterinary Students Are Taught 
  ✅ Life as a vet 
  ✅ Is Veterinary Medicine the Right Career for You? 
  ✅ The Hardest Parts of Being a Vet 
  ✅ The Best Parts of Being a Vet 
  ✅ What You Can Start Doing NOW 
  ✅ Veterinary Assistants 
  ✅ Veterinary Technicians 
  ✅ Myths and Fun Facts About Veterinary Medicine 
  ✅ Pioneering Veterinarians 
  ✅ Best Colleges for Veterinary Medicine 
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  101 Reasons Why I'm Pissed -...

  Pissy McMadd

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  Take a Humor Break from Political Correctness, Social Issues, Bad Habits, Anger Management, and Conspiracy Theories. A Crazy Unrehearsed and Hilarious 90+ Minute Discussion with Pissy McMadd and Her Friends!

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