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  Broadcasting Vietnam - Media...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  "Broadcasting Vietnam" offers a powerful and deeply human look at one of the most controversial wars in modern history and how it was brought into the living rooms of America. With an unflinching eye on the role of mass media, Davis Truman examines how televised images, frontline reporting, and photojournalism contributed to turning the tide of public opinion and fueling one of the most significant protest movements in U.S. history. 
  From the revolutionary leadership of Ho Chi Minh and the early days of conflict to the escalating American involvement and the devastating use of napalm and chemical weapons, this book chronicles the Vietnam War in vivid detail. Through chapters like "Napalm Girl" and "War and Mass Media," Truman highlights the undeniable impact of iconic moments that shocked a nation and galvanized a generation. 
  Combining historical analysis with cultural insight, Truman also explores the long-term consequences of the war, including its profound impact on American society, politics, and public trust. This is not just a book about war. It's a story about how information, images, and voices changed the course of history. 
  Bold, gripping, and unflinchingly honest, Broadcasting Vietnam is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the power of media in shaping truth, perception, and resistance.

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  Narcissistic Mothers - How to...

  Melanie Parker

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  Do any of these scenarios feel familiar? 
  Do you sometimes feel like you "flunked" childhood and it was all your fault? 
  Feel like you have to walk around on eggshells when you are around your mother? 
  Find you have crushing, low self-worth and never feel good enough after being in her presence? 
  Often get emotionally triggered and feel deflated after connecting with her? 
  Hey my friend. I see you, you are not alone… 
  It is certainly not easy having a narcissistic mother. In fact, the knock-on effect can be utterly devastating for many, let alone the long-term and psychological damage it can cause. If any of the above feelings ring true to you, you might wonder what you can do to cope with a narcissistic parent… 
  You might sink lower every time you contact her - questioning all your decisions, value, worth, and self-esteem as she subtly or overtly quashes them. 
  Or worse, thinking you can change her… 
  Look, I get it. 
  Here's a little sneak preview of what you’ll get: 
  - 8 Ways Narcissistic Mothers Neglect Affected Your Life as an ADULT 
  - How the Narcissistic Mother causes CPTSD 
  - 7 Strategies For Letting Go Of A Narcissistic Mother 
  - How to Set Boundaries 
  - How To Cut Ties and Go No Contact 
  - How to get out of a trauma bond with your parent 
  - 8 Things Your Narcissistic Mother Might Do When You Cut Off All Contact 
  - Anger after Narcissistic Abuse - Why Can't I Let It Go? 
  - How Narcissistic Mothers Gaslight Their DaughtersIf you’re ready to truly make a change, if you’re ready to feel empowered and grounded no matter who is in your life or what family background you come from, this is the book that’s going to help you get there.

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  Barry Crocker's Banjo - The Life...

  Barry Crocker

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  Originally conceived as a one-man stage play that toured around Australia in all major capital cities and regional centres for more than 2 years. In the stage version I performed all of the characters, recited all the poetry and sang all of the songs. With the help of lighting and screens, I transitioned between the various characters with ease. "However, I soon realized that producing an audio version of the play would require some help. So, I reached out to a couple of old mates—Jack Thompson, Michael Caton, and others—who kindly stepped in to contribute to the project. I am deeply grateful to each of them for their support." 
  During the two years of researching the life of Banjo Paterson, I unearthed a man vastly different from the one I had previously read about. Rather than focusing on the celebrated poet and war hero, I sought the intimate details—the romances, the heartbreaks, and the personal experiences that shaped his life and inspired his writing. The play also reveals the real story behind his creation of the iconic lyrics to "Waltzing Matilda." Beginning at Sydney Grammar School, it journeys through Paterson’s remarkable life—as a boy, a farmer, a solicitor, and a soldier. 
  I hope you enjoy the journey as we travel into the fascinating world of Andrew Barton Paterson CBE.

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  Strength and Courage for...

  Terry Hargrave, Ed Dobson

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  Support, respite, and encouragement for those who care for othersTaking care of a family member who is ill, disabled, or dying requires courage, strength, commitment, and love. Now Terry Hargrave, an expert in counseling and caregiving, offers you help with a devotional written with your specific needs in mind. The morning prayers and evening reflections in this book are short and to the point. Strength and Courage for Caregivers weaves together powerful stories, practical advice, and the restorative promises of Scripture, reminding caregivers that they are not alone in this important yet all too often unacknowledged and underappreciated work.

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  The Philadelphia State Hospital...

  J.P. Webster

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  This account of the infamous asylum is "an excellent record of greed and corruption, but it is also a powerful testimonial to compassion and kindness" (Hidden City). 
   
   
   
  The Quaker City and its hospitals were pioneers in the field of mental health. Yet by the end of the nineteenth century, its institutions were crowded and patients lived in shocking conditions. The mentally ill were quartered with the dangerously criminal. By 1906, the city had purchased a vast acreage of farmland incorporated into the city, and the Philadelphia Hospital dubbed its new venture Byberry City Farms. From the start, its history was riddled with corruption and committees, investigations and inquests, appropriations and abuse. Yet it is also a story of reform and redemption, of heroes and human dignity—many dedicated staff members did their best to help patients whose mental illnesses were little understood and were stigmatized by society. 
   
   
   
  "Webster . . . wrote his book because of his fascination with an abandoned building he discovered in 2002. He wanted to tell the story of Byberry, one he believes many people do not fully understand." —Philadelphia Neighborhoods

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  Two One Pony - An American...

  Charles R Carr

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  A thoughtful, reflective narrative of a reluctant soldier that captures the rhythms of life in war as well as the boredom and chaos of Vietnam.   At the height of the Vietnam War, Charles Carr left graduate school to serve in the army in Southeast Asia, knowing that if he didn’t, another man would go—and possibly die—in his place. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion of the 47th Infantry (Mechanized) in the northern Mekong Delta for a tour of forcing himself through rice paddies and jungles all day and then setting ambushes at night. He concluded his tour with a stint at battalion headquarters. More than just a war memoir, this is the story of one soldier trying to find his way in uncertain times—and to survive his year in Vietnam.

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