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  Bayard Rustin - A Legacy of...

  Michael G. Long

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  While we can all recall images of Martin Luther King Jr. giving his "I Have a Dream" speech in front of a massive crowd at Lincoln Memorial, few of us remember the man who organized this watershed nonviolent protest in eight short weeks: Bayard Rustin. 
   
   
   
  This was far from Rustin's first foray into the fight for civil rights. As a world-traveling pacifist, he brought Gandhi's protest techniques to the forefront of US civil rights demonstrations, helped build the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, led the fight for economic justice, and played a deeply influential role in the life of Dr. King by helping to mold him into an international symbol of nonviolent resistance. Rustin's legacy touches many areas of contemporary life—from civil resistance to violent uprisings, democracy to socialism, and criminal justice reform to war resistance. 
   
   
   
  Despite these achievements, Rustin was often relegated to the background. He was silenced, threatened, arrested, beaten, imprisoned, and fired from important leadership positions, largely because he was an openly gay man in a fiercely homophobic era. This volume draws a full picture of Bayard Rustin: a gay, pacifist, socialist political radical who changed the course of US history and set a precedent for future civil rights activism, from LGBTQ+ Pride to Black Lives Matter.

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  Foul Ball

  Jim Bouton

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  With his trademark wit and distinctive voice, legendary Ball Four author Jim Bouton recounts his battle against local elites' efforts to replace Wahconah Park, one of the oldest parks in the United States, against the wishes and votes of local citizens. But Foul Ball is more than just a lively romp about saving an old ballpark near Bouton's home in Massachusetts. In a detailed diary—his first since Ball Four—Bouton takes us along on his wild ride into the teeth of corporate malfeasance, anti-democratic processes, the tyranny of a one-newspaper town, and the real reason why the good old boys wanted to build a new stadium. For the first time in two decades, enjoy Foul Ball as never before with freshly edited content and a new foreword from Jim Bouton's wife, Paula.c

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  The Mastery of Destiny - Keys to...

  James Allen

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  What if you realized that the power to shape your destiny lies entirely in your own hands? 
  In this empowering treatise, James Allen champions the idea that personal growth and external success emerge from disciplined thought and unwavering resolve. Adapted for modern readers, this edition reveals practical steps for self-improvement, offering inspiring guidance on how to harness your will, elevate your mindset, and become the architect of your future. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:How to develop mental clarity, confidence, and focused intentionThe role of consistent effort and self-discipline in shaping outcomesWays to break free from limiting beliefs and toxic habitsEmpowering insights that blend spiritual wisdom with personal action 
  Imagine attaining true mastery over your choices and circumstances, fueled by a clear vision and indomitable will. James Allen’s timeless work paves the way for anyone committed to living life on their own terms. 
  Take control of your fate. Get your copy now and embark on a life-changing journey of self-mastery and purposeful creation.

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  Apple Blossom in Brittany - From...

  Ernest Dowson

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Ernest Dowson.

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  The Mile High Club - Confessions...

  James Styron, Danielle Styron

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  Enter the parallel universe of the private jet industry where the rich, famous, and morally bankrupt show their true colors. ​​Delve into a world devoid of limitations while your delightfully unhinged narrator relates her true stories as a private flight attendant—and tries to hold onto her sanity, her dignity, and her faith in mankind.   
    
  Does money make you a good person?   
    
  Hint: It doesn’t.  
    
  The Mile High Club peeks inside the audacious reality of billionaires, millionaires, celebrities, and the industry that enables them—all at forty thousand feet.  
    
  This book is a firsthand collection of true stories about the private jet industry told by the flight attendant who saw it all. This industry has existed behind a veil for decades. Now, with the help of her brother/translator, Danielle Styron is telling the world what life is really like on board luxury planes … and it ain’t pretty.  
    
  The Mile High Club is a collection of shocking, salacious, celebrity-riddled dumpster fires … AKA a day in the life of a private jet flight attendant. 

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  Beyond Everest - One Sherpa's...

  Corinne Richardson, Pem Dorjee...

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  One small man, one giant mountain: a Sherpa’s quest to create a better future, one perilous step at a time. 
  Every success story begins with a single step in the right direction. Pem Dorjee Sherpa's journey began with a determination to break the cycle of poverty and abuse he was born into. To do that, Pem will have to summon the resilience, courage, and resolve to do what others only dream of: summit Mt. Everest. 
  While much has been written about the elite climbers who attempt to conquer Everest, Pem's account is from the rarely heard point of view of a Sherpa. Genetically adapted to life at high altitude and with very few options for making a living, the Sherpas who join climbing expeditions put their own lives on the line to make the dreams of elite climbers come true. Pem’s account is an inside look at the realities of this life, as well as the social and cultural hurdles he must overcome to be with Moni, his feisty and independent Newari wife.  
  Join Pem in this inspiring tale of one man's quest to create a brighter future, one perilous step at a time.

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