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  Ivy

  Sally Cook

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  Ivy tells the story  of a brave young woman who was awarded a special war commendation in signals during World War II in the Women's Arny Corp. She disarmed a German officer pointing a pistol in her face, survived strafing by a German bomber as she walked along a farm path as a Land Girl and  lived in a garage with a dirt floor and cold water tap after migrating to Australia, She raised three young children after her husband dropped dead aged 39. Ivy read adult books at 3 years old and spoke fluent French at 7, She was engaged to one of the Great Escapers who was murdered in the snow near Stalag Luft 3. She made Australia her home and despite many setbacks, came to love the country dearly.

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  The Unabomber Manifesto and...

  Theodore J. Kaczynski

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  Theodore Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, is a United States murderer, mathematician, and neo-Luddite social critic who carried out a campaign of mail bombings. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, where, as an intellectual child prodigy, he excelled academically from an early age. 
  A considerable amount of credible circumstantial evidence suggests that Kaczynski was the unwitting victim of top secret CIA-sponsored 'MK-ULTRA' mind-control experiments conducted at Harvard University from the fall of 1959 through the spring of 1962. Some experts suggest that these experiments may have been the cause of his emotional problems. 
  Kaczynski eventually received an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and earned a PhD in mathematics from the University of Michigan. He became an assistant professor at the University of California, Berkeley at age 25 but resigned two years later. 
  In 1971, he moved to a remote cabin without electricity or running water, in Lincoln, Montana, where he began to learn survival skills in an attempt to become self-sufficient. 
  He decided to start his bombing campaign after watching the wilderness around his home get destroyed by development. 
  From 1978 to 1995, Kaczynski sent 16 bombs to targets including universities and airlines, killing three people and injuring 23. Kaczynski sent a letter to The New York Times on April 24, 1995 and promised "to desist from terrorism" if the Times or The Washington Post published his manifesto. In his Industrial Society and Its Future (also called the "Unabomber Manifesto"), he argued that his bombings were extreme but necessary to attract attention to the erosion of human freedom necessitated by modern technologies requiring large-scale organization. 
  included in this volume: 
  -Unnamed Essay 
  -When Non-Violence is Suicide 
  -Hit Where It Hurts 
  -Industrial Society and Its Future (aka The Unabomber Manifesto)

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  Be The Hero Of Your Own Story -...

  Sara Sadeghloo

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  What was your dream? Who did you think you would become—before the world taught your mind to believe in impossibilities? 
  In the beginning, we believe. We see endless possibilities, fueled by a fire in our bellies and a belief so strong it can move mountains. 
  But as we grow, the world imposes doubts, failures, and limited beliefs upon us. The fire dims, our dreams fade, and we settle for the status quo. We feel stuck, confused, and lost. Instead of fighting for our dreams, we complain and live lives cut to fit the world’s expectations. We forget who we are and become victims of our circumstances. 
  Does this sound familiar? 
  In this book, I share my personal journey from being stuck and lost to becoming the hero of my own life. You'll also discover stories of real-life heroes who overcame impossible odds to achieve greatness. 
  Have you been wondering...How can I start believing in myself again?Can I overcome my circumstances and the limitations holding me back?How can I silence the negative voices of doubt and defeat in my mind?How do I reclaim my dreams, purpose, and the person I’m meant to become? 
  If these questions resonate with you, this book will guide you to the answers. 
  In this book, you’ll learn how to:Cultivate the mindset of a hero.Break free from limiting beliefs and get unstuck.Use proven strategies to restore your confidence and self-belief.Set meaningful goals and achieve them with clarity.Leave the past behind and consciously create your dream life.Win—against all odds. 
  And much more! 
  No matter what you’ve been through or who told you it’s not possible, this book proves otherwise. Through real examples and practical advice, you'll learn how to transform your life into one you love.

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  You are Accepted - How to Get...

  Dr. Carjie Scott

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  Dr. Carjie Scott, the Education Equalizer, ™ defied the odds as a first-generation college student who rose to the top. When faced with opposition as a woman of color in higher education, she spoke truth to power and held leaders accountable to their institution’s governing policies that silenced the powerless and enabled the powerful. Dr. Scott advocates for college first -generation college students, particularly Black students. She believes these students will enroll, endure, excel, and graduate. Consequently, they will become gainfully employed when they are a part of an academic environment that celebrates their innovative ingenious as well as their diversity. Her vision is to create an inclusive and diverse higher education work environment that reflects the student body, instead of an agency that repels or rebukes them. Education will always be one of the vehicles that accelerates greatness. However, education should never be the entity that contributes to stagnation for anyone. Therefore, Dr. Carjie Scott, the Education Equalizer ™ relentlessly works to ensure that education is not only accessible but equitable.For more information about Dr. Scott, visit: www.carjiescott.com.

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  The Red Record

  Ida B. Wells-Barnett

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  The Red Record by Ida B. Wells-Barnett, first published in 1895, stands as one of the earliest and most courageous investigative reports on the brutal realities of lynching in America. Drawing on meticulously gathered statistics, documented cases, and firsthand accounts, Wells-Barnett exposes the systemic violence inflicted upon African Americans in the post-Reconstruction South. With unwavering resolve, she dismantles the myths used to justify lynchings, revealing the deeply entrenched racial prejudices and legal failures that allowed such atrocities to occur unchecked. Through her powerful voice and fearless activism, Wells-Barnett not only chronicled these horrors but ignited a movement for justice and civil rights that continues to resonate today. This audiobook presents her groundbreaking work with clarity and dignity, offering modern listeners a sobering but essential historical record.

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  Setting the Record Straight -...

  Kate Sullivan, Catrin Edwards

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  What is it like to be a woman at the forefront of political life?
  Discover the compelling narratives of women leading the charge in Welsh politics through the ground-breaking initiative by Archif Menywod Cymru/Women's Archive Wales. Dive into candid interviews with trailblazers from the Welsh Assembly, which preceded the Senedd, and was the first UK government to achieve gender parity in 2003. From the Social Services & Welfare Wales Act led by Gwenda Thomas, to the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act led by Jane Davidson, explore the stories of their political motivations, role models and how they navigated the challenges of balancing family life with political representation and their civic responsibilities.
  Setting the Record Straight stands as an essential record of Wales's political evolution. A work of significant importance, it not only pays tribute to the accomplishments of these remarkable women, but also envisions a future where women of all ages and backgrounds continue to play a central role in shaping the policies and governance of Wales.
  "It would have been an absolute scandal not to have captured these rich oral interviews from some genuine political pioneers. Without projects like this, we would continue to be restricted to seeing politics through an exclusively male lens. This fine and readable collection of interviews is not just enjoyable and enlightening, but invaluable to understanding devolution and women's history in Wales too." Professor Laura McAllister

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