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  Hope and Healing - Black...

  Jr. John Silvanus Wilson

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  In Hope and Healing, former Morehouse College president John Silvanus Wilson, Jr. looks to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to examine what it takes not only to survive as a relevant institution of higher education, but to thrive. Wilson draws on pivotal moments in the timelines of HBCUs and the work of past visionaries to yield important perspectives on the future of higher education and the role of HBCUs within it. 
   
   
    
  Wilson documents the strengths of HBCUs, which endure even as factors such as school desegregation, enrollment shifts, and fundraising shortages have deeply affected their operation. These schools have long optimized institutional character, and he encourages their leaders to similarly optimize institutional capital. Wilson emphasizes the indispensable role of educational finance in keeping schools viable and vital to education, discussing funding approaches. Wilson's asset-based framework reveals pathways for all higher education institutions to invest in their long-term futures. 
   
   
    
  Suffused with optimism, the book credits HBCUs as exemplars that consistently demonstrate how all colleges and universities can marshal their institutional resources to shape better citizens, foster civic literacy, and work toward a better tomorrow.

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  Educated Out - How Rural...

  Mara Casey Tieken

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  Through the stories of nine rural, first-generation students and their families, Educated Out shows how geography shapes college opportunities, from admission to postgraduation options. A former third-grade teacher in rural Tennessee, education researcher Mara Casey Tieken watched as her former students graduated high school. She was shocked at how few were heading to college—and none were going to elite four-year schools. These students were representative of a larger national phenomenon: In 2021, 31 percent of rural adults aged twenty-five and older held a postsecondary degree, compared to 45 percent of urban adults, and rural students are especially unlikely to pursue degrees from private, selective schools. Why, Tieken wondered? And what happens to the handful of rural students who do attend elite colleges, colleges that may feel worlds away from home?
   
  
  In addition to advocating for a higher education landscape that truly includes rural students, Tieken critiques a system that requires people to leave their rural homes in search of opportunities. Our current economy depends on inexpensive rural labor. Without meaningful change, some students will have to make the impossible decision to leave home—and far more will remain there, undereducated and overlooked.  Both engaging and accessible, Educated Out presents important and timely questions about rurality, identity, education, and inequality.

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  Justice on Trial - How...

  Sean Dupree

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  Discover the compelling narratives behind landmark legal battles that reshaped the fabric of justice in Justice on Trial: How High-Profile Court Cases Change the Law. Authored by Sean Dupree, this riveting book dives into cases that challenged societal norms, highlighted systemic flaws, and left an indelible mark on law and society. 
  Explore the stories of Rodney Reed, the Central Park Five, and Brown v. Board of Education. Delve into the chilling trials of the Scottsboro Boys and Furman v. Georgia that questioned the morality of the death penalty. Witness the transformative power of Roe v. Wade and the lessons learned from Billie Holiday's struggles with addiction and race. Each chapter uncovers the intricate dynamics of race, gender, media influence, and the evolving judicial process, offering an insightful lens into the interplay between public pressure and legal reforms. 
  This book is essential for true crime enthusiasts, legal minds, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of justice. By examining cases like Emmett Till, the West Memphis Three, and Kirk Bloodsworth, Sean Dupree sheds light on the humanity within the courtroom and the power of law to instigate societal change. 
  Whether you're captivated by courtroom drama, inspired by the fight for equality, or fascinated by the complexities of legal reform, Justice on Trial is a must-read. Embark on this journey through the pivotal trials that changed the law—and our world.

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  Hyperfocus: The Hidden Driver of...

  EUROPEAN INSTITUTE FOR BINAURAL...

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  This audiobook helps to be more productive in a world of distraction.WHAT YOU GET:A powerful resource to get stuff done, become more creative, and live a meaningful life.Our attention has never been as overwhelmed as it is today. Many of us recognize that our brains struggle to multitask. Despite this, we feel compelled to do so anyway while we fill each moment of our lives to the brim with mindless distraction. This audiobook provides tools how you can best take charge of your attention to achieve a greater sense of purpose and productivity throughout the day. The most recent neuroscientific research reveals that our brain has two powerful modes that can be unlocked when we use our attention effectively: a focused mode (hyperfocus), which is the foundation for being highly productive, and a creative mode (scatterfocus), which enables us to connect ideas in novel ways. This unique audiobook helps you access each of the two mental modes so you can concentrate more deeply, think more clearly, and work and live more deliberately every day.Use the power of sound and improve your focus like never before. Several scientific studies have shown that certain sounds can put our brains into a highly relaxed and creative state using audio resonance. Here is a simple example: When you strike a tuning fork and then place another one next to it, the second tuning fork automatically begins to vibrate at exactly the same frequency. That's exactly what happens with BRAIN ENTRAINMENT, based on the principle of audio resonance. We stimulate our brainwaves with a low fundamental frequency - for better results when creating, focusing, studying and learning.Ready to move yourself in the right direction? Listen to the frequency based binaural soundscapes right now, and benefit from this system of creating your focus - and finding success. HEADPHONES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR BEST RESULTS!

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  These Vital Signs - A Doctor's...

  Sayed Tabatabai

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  A doctor reflects on his profession and his experience with patients in this brilliant essay collection that expands on his wildly popular Twitter poems. 
  In medicine, every patient presents with a story. “Once upon a time I was well, and then . . . ” These patient narratives are the beating heart of medicine; through stories we strive to communicate, to understand, to empathize, and perhaps find healing. 
  These Vital Signs is a poignant series of essays—deeply personal stories—inspired by nephrologist Sayed Tabatabai’s medical experience and based on a series of poems he posted on Twitter that began going viral at the height of the Covid pandemic. Each short work is a poignant glimpse into the ever-changing field of medicine and the special relationship between patients and their doctor. In each, Tabatabai beautifully evokes the emotional tension between life and death, wellness and disease, uncertainty and hope, in a unique and unforgettable way. 
  Exploring themes of illness, dying, grief, and joy, universal in its reach, These Vital Signs tells stories both remarkable and utterly ordinary of a doctor and the patients who have shaped him.

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  Summary - Hamilton - The...

  Library Of Stories

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  SUMMARY 
    
  HAMILTON: THE REVOLUTION 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA AND JEREMY MCCARTER 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
    
  CONTENT 
  Conception 
  Collaboration 
  Debut 
  Hamilton's Early Life and the Revolution 
  A New Nation 
  Personal and Political Conflicts 
  Legacy 
  Impact and Themes 
  Production and Publication 
  Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter offers a captivating glimpse into the creation of the groundbreaking musical Hamilton. The book delves into the artistic process, highlighting the collaboration between Miranda, the cast, and the creative team as they brought the story of Alexander Hamilton to life on stage. 
    
  The book explores Miranda's inspiration for the musical, tracing its roots to Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton and revealing the challenges of adapting such a complex historical narrative into a theatrical production. The narrative interweaves excerpts from Miranda's notebooks, showing the evolution of the lyrics and music, with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and insights from the cast and crew. The book celebrates the fusion of history, hip-hop, and traditional musical theater, providing a fascinating look at how Hamilton became a cultural phenomenon.

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