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  Happy Dreams of Liberty - An...

  R. Isabela Morales

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  When Samuel Townsend died at his home in Madison County, Alabama, in November 1856, the fifty-two-year-old white planter left behind hundreds of slaves, thousands of acres of rich cotton land, and a net worth of approximately $200,000. In life, Samuel had done little to distinguish himself from other members of the South's elite slaveholding class. But he made a name for himself in death by leaving almost the entirety of his fortune to his five sons, four daughters, and two nieces: all of them his slaves. 
   
   
   
  In this deeply researched, movingly narrated portrait of the extended Townsend family, R. Isabela Morales reconstructs the migration of this mixed-race family across the American West and South over the second half of the nineteenth century. Searching for communities where they could exercise their newfound freedom and wealth to the fullest, members of the family homesteaded and attended college in Ohio and Kansas; fought for the Union Army in Mississippi; mined for silver in the Colorado Rockies; and, in the case of one son, returned to Alabama to purchase part of the old plantation where he had once been held as a slave. In Morales's telling, the Townsends' story maps a new landscape of opportunity and oppression, where the meanings of race and freedom—as well as opportunities for social and economic mobility—were dictated by highly local circumstances.

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  Life Is Short - An Appropriately...

  Dean Rickles

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  Why life's shortness—more than anything else—is what makes it meaningful 
   
   
   
  Death might seem to render pointless all our attempts to create a meaningful life. Doesn't meaning require transcending death through an afterlife or in some other way? On the contrary, Dean Rickles argues, life without death would be like playing tennis without a net. Only constraints—and death is the ultimate constraint—make our actions meaningful. In Life Is Short, Rickles explains why the finiteness and shortness of life is the essence of its meaning—and how this insight is the key to making the most of the time we do have. 
   
   
   
  Life Is Short explores how death limits our options and forces us to make choices that forge a life and give the world meaning. But people often live in a state of indecision, in a misguided attempt to keep their options open. This provisional way of living—always looking elsewhere, to the future, to other people, to other ways of being, and never committing to what one has or, alternatively, putting in the time and energy to achieve what one wants—is a big mistake, and Life Is Short tells listeners how to avoid this trap. By reminding us how extraordinary it is that we have any time to live at all, Life Is Short challenges us to rethink what gives life meaning and how to make the most of it.

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  Popcorn Principles The: Triple...

  John Gaspard

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  Unleash your storytelling potential with "The Popcorn Principles: Triple Feature Box Set," a comprehensive guide for novel writers inspired by the magic of movies. This box set includes three indispensable books designed to elevate your fiction writing using principles gleaned from the world of filmmaking. 
  What's Inside: 
  1. The Popcorn Principles: A Novelist's Guide To Learning From Movies 
     - Discover 25 essential storytelling concepts from pre-production to distribution. 
     - Learn how to apply cinematic techniques to your novels, making your stories compelling and emotionally engaging. 
     - Includes practical homework and movie-watching assignments to deepen your understanding. 
  2. More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! 
     - Dive deeper with additional principles that expand on the foundational techniques. 
     - Explore advanced storytelling methods to refine and enhance your writing craft. 
     - Gain insights from top filmmakers, screenwriters, and industry professionals. 
  3. The Popcorn Principles Strike Back: Interviews With Screenwriters Who Also Write Novels 
     - Hear from acclaimed filmmakers and screenwriters like Nicholas Meyer, Dennis Palumbo, Phoef Sutton, April Smith, Tom Straw and more. 
     - Learn how to adapt film industry secrets to your writing process. 
     - Access exclusive interviews and anecdotes that provide a unique perspective on storytelling.

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  Transform Your Energy: Secrets...

  Ronan Ashcombe

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  Transform Your Energy: Secrets to Vibrant Living and Growth  
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to enhance your career and enrich your knowledge by tapping into your personal growth potential for 2025? 
  Are you in search of a complete guide that equips you with everything you need to unlock your potential through positive energy and personal growth? 
  Your quest concludes here! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for expanding your knowledge, applying essential skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this resource, you are set for success. 
  Updated for 2025 Personal Growth Strategies. 
  Key Features of this Comprehensive Guide: 
  - In-depth insights into unlocking your potential through positive energy and personal growth. 
  - Thorough explanations of transformative practices for vibrant living. 
  - Effective strategies for personal growth and achieving your goals. 
  Our guide stands out due to its extensive coverage, which is vital for your success. Concepts are not just touched upon; they are explored in detail with care. 
  Crafted with a logical structure and clear language, our guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Bid farewell to complicated jargon and embrace straightforward, clear, and technically accurate content. 
  So, why delay? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and start your journey toward vibrant living and growth in 2025! 
  Transform Your Energy: Secrets to Vibrant Living and Growth!

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  The 50 50 Solution - The...

  Emma Johnson

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  It's hard for everyone when parents split up―but the end of living together doesn't need to mean the end of a functional family. Part of the reason divorces are so traumatic for the kids involved is because of our child custody system, which sets everyone up for failure. Throughout the country, the default arrangement is for Mom to get majority time with the kids (and most of the responsibility of caring for them), for Dad to become an occasional visitor (and perhaps saddled with massive child support payments), and for the kids to lose the stability, structure, and confidence of knowing they have two equally committed, loving parents. But it doesn't have to be this way! 
   
  In The 50/50 Solution, creator of the Wealthy Single Mommy community Emma Johnson showcases the robust research proving that, in the vast majority of cases, equal timesharing is the best outcome for everyone in a family where the adults no longer live together. The 50/50 Solution will show you that equal parenting time leads to: better physical, emotional, and mental health for children of divorce; higher career earnings for single mothers; fathers who are more engaged and whose rights as parents are preserved; far less parental and legal conflict; and a progressive, forward-thinking cultural norm that promotes gender and racial equality for all families, regardless of their configuration.

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  In Search of Common Ground -...

  Bastian Berbner

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  As heard on NPR’s “This American Life,” unlikely friendships challenge every kind of bias, to offer hope that our societies can heal 
  Much has been written about our polarized media, social bubbles, and intractable biases. Award-winning journalist Bastian Berbner circled the world to find a different narrative. In Search of Common Ground is his profound collection of true stories that prove it is possible to mend even our fiercest divides. 
  In Arizona, a former neo-Nazi befriends his Black parole officer. In Germany, an older couple dread the arrival of their new Roma neighbors—but are moved upon meeting them to offer help and become strong supporters. In Ireland, we see one friendship change the world when a gay-rights activist overturns a conservative mailman’s homophobia—and together, they help sway public opinion to legalize gay marriage. Other gap-bridging stories include: 
  Young Democrats and Republicans (United States), 
  A Danish policeman and a Muslim boy in danger of radicalization (Denmark), and 
  A neo-Nazi and a Palestinian prisoner (Germany). 
  With added historic and sociological research, Berbner gets to the root of what pushes people apart, and shows that we can dissolve divisions by simply meeting face to face. This is essential, uplifting reading for everyone who aspires to live without hate.

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