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  Overcoming the Odds of Life -...

  Andrea K. Sims

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  We cannot control when hardships in life happen, but we can control how we overcome them. Born in 1935 while the Great Depression was in full swing, Dudley M. Sims had no idea the incredible life full of obstacles as well as blessings he would live. Through a series of stories and completed by his wife, Andrea K. Sims, after his passing, Overcoming the Odds of Life illuminates the strength he had to be an overcomer, the love he and his wife shared that she continues to feel to this day, and the unforgettable legacy he left behind. Witness his journey as he: - Started school when World War II began - Got his first job at the age of nine as a car hop - Received the second lobectomy ever performed after having tuberculosis - Moved to New Orleans where he met the love of his life - Accepted Jesus as his Savior in 1957 - Formed many companies, union and non union - Became one of the largest contractors of plumbing, heating and air conditioning around With his passing in 2007, Andrea finished what Dudley had started to pass on the inspiration of this wonderful and kind man, father, and husband. His story is one that proves through hard work and never giving up, one can accomplish great things in life with God as one's Helper. Andrea K. Sims grew up in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. At the age of seventeen, she moved to New Orleans where she met Dudley. They moved to Centerville, Louisiana after they married and raised three children together. They were together for fifty-three years before Dudley passed. At the age of ninety, she was inspired to finish her late-husband's book in hopes that, with the Lord's help and a lot of hard work, she could show people that they can accomplish just about anything they want to.

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  10-Minute Summary: SAPIENS: A...

  Yuval Noah Harari

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  “Sapiens” is a broad and thought-provoking analysis of human history, from its origins to its possible future. Harari argues that humanity has been shaped by a series of key revolutions: the Cognitive Revolution, the Agricultural Revolution, the Scientific Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution. Through these transformations, humans have managed to develop complex civilizations, overcome biological barriers, and alter the course of nature—though at a significant cost to other species and to themselves.  
   Harari explains that the success of scientific knowledge was due to its alliance with capitalism and imperialism. The exploration of the world was financed by states and merchants seeking wealth and new territories. The European conquest of America, for example, was driven not only by military technology but also by the desire to gain new sources of income and expand markets.  
   The greatest challenge we face is not technological but philosophical: What do we want to become? Will we continue to pursue growth without considering its human and ecological costs? Or will we find ways to redefine the meaning of success and happiness? Harari leaves us with one certainty: the future is unwritten, but its course will depend on our ability to question the stories we tell ourselves.  
   The book invites reflection on the role of humans in history and the kind of future we want to build.  

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  Ethics

  Aristotle

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  Ethics is a philosophical work written by Aristotle, in which he explores the nature of human morality and virtue. In this work, Aristotle seeks to identify the highest good for human beings and determine how individuals can live a good life. Aristotle argues that the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve happiness or eudaimonia, which he defines as a state of complete well-being and fulfillment. He believes that happiness is achieved through the cultivation of virtues, which are habits of behavior that allow individuals to act in ways that promote the common good. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Audio Nuggets: Criminology 101

  Rick Sheridan, Alfred C. Martino

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  This program, Audio Nuggets: Criminology 101, offers basic information on the classifications of crimes, definitions of various types of crimes, the categories of evidence collected and used, and the key professionals in a criminal investigation.
  
  Rick Sheridan, a professor of Mass Media Communications at Wilberforce University in Ohio, has also taught at California State University-Sacramento and Butte College. He has a master's degree in Media Arts, and has received awards for both his teaching and his web design.
  
  Alfred C. Martino is the author of three highly-acclaimed novels, Perfected by Girls, Pinned, and Over the End Line. Mr. Martino was born and raised in Short Hills, NJ, and graduated from Millburn High School. He is a graduate of Duke University and The Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. He currently lives in Jersey City, NJ.
  A Listen & Live audio production.

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  Gavin at War - The World War II...

  Lewis Sorley

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  Lieutenant General James Gavin, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division during WWII, is one of the best-known figures of the war. Beginning as the commander of the 505th Parachute Combat Team that spearheaded the American assault on Sicily in July 1943, Gavin advanced to division command and finally command of US forces in Berlin. He kept a wartime diary that starts in April 1943, as the unit was preparing to go to northern Africa and continues through to his final entry on September 1, 1945, during the occupation of Berlin. 
   
   
   
  During the war years, Gavin came into close contact with virtually all the leading airborne commanders and many others who would advance to the top levels of Army leadership. His diary includes observations on fellow military and political leaders, army operations, and the general's personal life. Gavin was an officer who led by example: on four combat jumps, he was the first man out the door. 
   
   
   
  For decades, Gavin kept the existence of the journal a secret; the general's family discovered it among his belongings after his death. Editor Lewis "Bob" Sorley has worked closely with the Gavin family and the Army Heritage Center to prepare the diary for publication. His edited and annotated version includes a prologue and epilogue to frame the entries within the wider scope of the general's life.

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  The 5 Habits of Hope - Stories...

  Dr. Julia Garcia

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  Read by the author.  
  Ever felt that passion that was once fueling your dreams or your relationships fading, leaving you stuck or ready to give up? 
  What if you could move from feeling powerless to empowered? The 5 Habits of Hope reshapes the way we think about hope—as more than just a feeling, as a practice grounded in science and real-life experiences. 
  For years, renowned speaker and psychologist Dr. Julia Garcia hears the same words from people around the world: "I feel hopeless. I don't want to go through this alone anymore." As she dug deeper into the behavioral science of hopelessness and true stories of transformation, Dr. Garcia discovered something life-changing: the antidote to hopelessness wasn't just a feeling of hope but a process to sustain that hope. 
  In The 5 Habits of Hope, Dr. Garcia provides practical ways to navigate back to hope and healing no matter what life—or your feelings—throw at you. Weaving together personal insights, field experience, and powerful handwritten notes collected from audiences worldwide, Dr. Garcia gives you:A space to explore and release your unique storyPractical tools to maintain hope when you're run down or stuckStrategies to manage emotional pressure points and feeling detoursInsight on building authentic connections and a culture of supportGuided prompts to help you take the first steps toward lasting change 
    
  This is more than a self-help book—it's a lifeline built from real lived experiences. The 5 Habits of Hope equips you with actionable steps to break through fear and doubt and design the life you truly want. Begin your journey today and discover your personal toolkit for creating a life rooted in healing and hope.

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