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  Soldier of Destiny - Slavery...

  John Reeves

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  Captain Ulysses S. Grant rose to become general-in-chief of the United States Army in 1864. Was it destiny? Or was he just an ordinary man, opportunistically benefiting from the turmoil of the Civil War to advance to the highest military rank? 
   
   
   
  Soldier of Destiny reveals that Grant always possessed the latent abilities of a skilled commander—and he was able to develop these skills out West without the overwhelming pressure faced by more senior commanders in the Eastern theater at the beginning of the Civil War. 
   
   
   
  From 1861 to 1864, Grant went from being ambivalent about slavery to becoming one of the leading individuals responsible for emancipating the slaves. Soldier of Destiny tells the story of Grant's connection to slavery in far more detail than in previous biographies. 
   
   
   
  Grant's life story is a tale of redemption within the context of his fraught relationships with his antislavery father and his slaveholding wife. This narrative explores the poverty, inequality, and extraordinary vitality of the American West during a crucial time in our nation's history. Writers on Grant have tended to overlook his St. Louis years, even though they are essential for understanding his later triumphs.

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  Meeting of Minds - Volume VIII

  Steve Allen

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  By " assembling" some of the most fascinating figures in world history, Meeting of Minds provided a groundbreaking opportunity for audiences to be exposed to ideas by way of a medium not normally known for its intellectual vigor. Portrayed by actors, panelists engage in stimulating round-table discussions that were conducted like any other talk show but featured prominent influencers from bygone generations— not just philosophers and politicians, but poets, playwrights, and presidents. From activists and artists to international leaders— both famous and infamous— these conversations are unfailingly witty, thought-provoking, and genuinely entertaining.
  An innovative series, Meeting of Minds remains one of the most delightful ways of gaining historical perspective ever devised, and these original soundtrack recordings capture the intellectual and spirited debates of the episodes hosted by Steve Allen. The panelists featured in this volume are Greek philosopher Aristotle, Italian diplomat and author Niccolo Machiavelli, English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Chinese statesman Sun Yat-Sen.

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  Servitude: Part VI - Summon...

  Kai Aubrey

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  “A good boy like you deserves a treat.” A thin smile forms on Soren’s lips. 
  Alric steps forward and collapses upon his knees. His eyes widen as he gazes up at the gold talisman in Soren’s hands, the heavy sapphire in the center shimmering seductively. The incubus closes his eyes, channeling some sort of dark energy into the artifact. 
  Heart pounding, Alric watches as a vile monstrosity is released from the relic. This is his reward…his reward for committing perverse, wicked acts in his master’s name. 
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  Super Basic Leadership - A Guide...

  Paul D. Pantera

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  Do you want to begin your leadership journey, but you have no idea where to start? 
  There are plenty of managers in this world, but there are very few leaders. 
  To be a true leader, you need certain traits and aspects, many of which some people believe only come naturally. 
  But what if I told you that you are not innately born with leadership skills, but these skills could be taught and learned? 
  You have come to the right place. Super Basic Leadership is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to become an excellent leader. The skills you can gain in this audiobook will teach you leadership skills that you can transfer into many different walks of life. 
  Regardless of your career or whether you want to use your leadership skills in work or your social life, this audiobook will teach you how to be the best and most effective leader possible. 
  Inside Super Basic Leadership, discover:The basics of effective leadership.Leadership roles and characteristics.The differences between leadership and authority.The value of trust in good leadership.The importance of self-discipline.Leadership challenges you may face along the way. 
  Isn’t it time for you to stop being a manager and become a leader?

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  A Modern Utopia

  H. G. Wells

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  "For a Utopia to be credible, it must be kinetic—not a static state, but a hopeful stage in an infinite development."
  
  Unlike the rigid, stagnant utopias of the past, H.G. Wells presents a "Kinetic Utopia"—a living, breathing world located on a planet identical to Earth but light-years ahead in social and technological evolution. Following two travelers who find themselves transported to this parallel world, Wells explores a global civilization governed by a World State, where poverty is abolished, technology serves humanity, and a voluntary nobility known as the "Samurai" maintains the moral fiber of the race. This is a brilliant exploration of how a planet-wide society could balance individual liberty with the common good.
  
  The "Samurai" Class: The most enduring concept of the novel is the Samurai—a voluntary order of men and women who follow a strict Rule of life to qualify for leadership. They are not a hereditary caste but an intellectual and moral meritocracy. Wells uses this concept to solve the age-old problem of governance: how to ensure that those in power are disciplined, selfless, and dedicated to the progress of the species.
  
  A World of Motion: Wells argues that a modern utopia cannot be a walled city; it must encompass the entire globe. In this world, every citizen is tracked by a universal indexing system (a startlingly prophetic vision of modern data), ensuring that while people are free to travel and change professions, the state can provide for their needs and maintain social stability. It is a world where the "Five Freedoms" are guaranteed, and the focus of human life shifts from survival to self-actualization.
  
  Rediscover the dream of a better world. Purchase "A Modern Utopia" today and explore the frontiers of human possibility.

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  How To Talk To Anyone - Learn...

  Mind Change Academy

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  Do you know How to Talk to Anyone? Do you want to know How to Talk to Anyone? 
  It doesn’t have to be someone important who is speaking to us to make us feel important…or not. Even the person sitting next to us on the bus has the ability to make us feel significant, or, like we don’t matter at all. Regardless of how we may try to wiggle around it, while the ultimate goal of your communication may be to inform or express, you are never going to succeed at doing so if the person you are talking to feels you have no value for him or her. 
  Every (good) speaker knows that the best delivery is one that makes each person in the audience feel every word was just for him or her. 
  In the art of effective conversation as well as public speaking, it is imperative to take an interest in the person or persons you are talking to. 
  Know what they like and what they don’t like. 
  Learn what interests them. 
  When you are uptight about speaking, be it publicly or privately, people sense your fear. While you work on getting over your anxiety of talking through measures taken in this book, you can fake it until you make it. Just pretending that you are not so nervous will help relax the person or persons you are speaking to and it might calm you as well. 
  Are you excited? Look no more! 
  Grab your copy today and know everything about How to Talk to Anyone!

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