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  Black Women Will Save the World...

  April Ryan

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  In this long-overdue celebration of Black women’s resilience and unheralded strength, the revered, trailblazing White House correspondent reflects on “The Year That Changed Everything”—2020—and African-American women’s unprecedented role in upholding democracy. 
  “I am keenly aware that everyone and everything has a story,” April D. Ryan acknowledges. “Also, I have always marveled at Black women and how we work to move mountains and are never really thanked or recognized.” In Black Women Will Save the World, she melds these two truths, creating an inspiring and heart-tugging portrait of one of the momentous years in America, 2020—when America elected its first Black woman Vice President—and celebrates the tenacity, power, and impact of Black women across America. 
  From the beginning of the nation to today, Black women have transformed their pain into progress and have been at the frontlines of the nation’s political, social, and economic struggles. These “Sheroes” as Ryan calls them, include current political leaders such as Maxine Waters, Valerie Jarrett, and Kamala Harris; Brittany Packnett Cunningham, LaTosha Brown, and other activists; and artists like Regina King. Combining profiles and in-depth interviews with these influential movers and shakers and many more, Ryan explores the challenges Black women endure, and how the lessons they’ve learned can help us shape our own stories. Ryan also chronicles her personal journey from working-class Baltimore to the elite echelons of journalism and speaks out about the hurdles she faced in becoming one of the most well-connected members of the Washington press corps—while raising two daughters as a single mother in the aftermath of a messy divorce. 
  It is time for everyone to acknowledge Black women’s unrivaled contributions to America. Yet our democracy remains in peril, and their work is far from done. Black Women Will Save the World presents a vital kaleidoscopic look at women of different ages and from diverse backgrounds who devote their lives to making the world a better place—even if that means stepping out of their “place.” 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  A Kidnapped West - The Tragedy...

  Milan Kundera

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  “We should welcome the context Kundera gives for the struggles between Russia and Europe, and the plight of those caught between them. His defense of small languages, small cultures, and small nations feels pressing.”—Claire Messud, Harper's Magazine 
  “Kundera focuses on the relationship of Europe’s central ‘small nations’ like Czechoslovakia and Ukraine to Western culture and argues that their cultural identities were increasingly threatened.”—New York Book Review  
  A short collection of brilliant early essays that offers a fascinating context for Milan Kundera’s subsequent career and holds a mirror to much recent European history.  It is also remarkably prescient with regard to Russia’s current aggression in Ukraine and its threat to the rest of Europe. 
  Milan Kundera’s early nonfiction work feels especially resonant in our own time. In these pieces, Kundera pleads the case of the “small nations” of Europe who, by culture, are Western with deep roots in Europe, despite Russia imposing its own Communist political regimes in Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Ukraine, and elsewhere. Kundera warns that the real tragedy here is not Russia but Europe, whose own identity and culture are directly challenged and threatened in a way that could lead to their destruction. He is sounding the alarm, which chimes loud and clear in our own twenty-first century. 
  The 1983 essay translated by Edmund White (“The Tragedy of Central Europe”), and the 1967 lecture delivered to the Czech Writers’ Union in the middle of the Prague Spring by the young Milan Kundera (“Literature and the Small Nations”), translated for the first time by Linda Asher, are both written in a voice that is at once personal, vehement, and anguished. Here, Kundera appears already as one of our great European writers and truly our contemporary. Each piece is prefaced by a short presentation by French historian Pierre Nora and Czech-born French political scientist Jacques Rupnik.

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  Dealing With Stress - Coping...

  Behnay Books

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  Stress is a normal feeling that can be caused by many different things. It's important to understand how stress affects our lives so we can take steps to reduce or eliminate it. Here are six ways stress can negatively affect us:Stress can make us lose sleep. When we're stressed, it's difficult to get the sleep we need to function properly the next day. This can lead to problems such as being tired during the day and making mistakes at work or school.Stress can make us lose appetite. When we're stressed, our body releases adrenaline, which makes us feel anxious and irritable. This can make us less likely to eat and eat unhealthy foods, which can lead to weight gain or obesity.Stress can cause us to become an emotional roller coasters ride that never ends in one place for very long.Stress can cause us to have more problems with our health.Stress can make us feel lonely, depressed, and anxious.Stress is the reason why many people suffer from depression, addictions, poor health, and other mental health issues. 
  However, there are many ways to deal with stress and we will discuss them in this book. 
  Stress is something that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. It can come from a lot of different sources and can be very disruptive. However, there are many ways to deal with stress and we will discuss them in this book. Some techniques are more effective than others, but all of them have benefits. By learning about how to manage stress, you can reduce its impact and improve your overall wellbeing. 
  Many people struggle with managing stress in their lives. In This book, you'll learn the best practices for dealing with stress in a healthy way. You'll also find tips on how to reduce your anxiety and improve your overall mood. You can learn how to reduce stress by practicing the techniques that you learn in this book.

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  The Pupil

  Henry James

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  Enter the compelling realm of "The Pupil" by Henry James. This audiobook immerses you in the complex relationship between a young tutor and his enigmatic pupil. As James navigates the themes of innocence, manipulation, and intellectual awakening, you'll be captivated by the interplay of power and vulnerability. Through the intricate narrative, the story delves into the clash of personal ambitions and the allure of mentorship. With its exploration of human psychology and the intricacies of human connections, it offers a profound reflection on the dynamics of education and influence. Prepare to be intrigued by a narrative that explores the subtle tensions between youthful naivety and the harsh realities of adulthood.

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  Spelling Seven - An Interactive...

  Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana

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  Spelling Seven is the last book in the Spelling for Kids interactive spelling workbooks series, which features spelling words that will quickly improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and spelling skills. It makes a great addition to any school or home-school curriculum! 
  Our fun and enabling spelling system can be used at home, and it can also be used by schoolteachers for all children and teenagers at school or who are being home-schooled. 
  Our unique, interactive spelling improvement book teaches students of all ability levels how to spell words and build vocabulary memory by integrating text repetition of age-specific words, along with the audio replay of the words from the connected spelling audiobook, which dramatically speeds memory retention, reading skills and pronunciation of words, as seen in this example from the book: 
  Spell: Miscellaneous 
  The accountant gave Thomas some money to cover miscellaneous expenses. 
  Miscellaneous 
  M i s c e l l a n e o u s 
  Our powerful but practical spelling book offers these unique benefits to students:Optimizes your kids' learning by offering a variety of learning techniques. This book, along with the audiobook, utilizes verbal and visual instruction - students hear, read, and write each spelling word for permanent retention of words.The book covers words every child aged 12 -13 years old and teenagers must know and are frequently misspelled in exams and tests - 12 words per week. It is broken down into easy-to-follow spelling exercises that take only 10 minutes daily. 
  Whether your child is an overachiever or working to win the next spelling bee, Spelling for Kids is the perfect tool for accelerating spelling skills and ensuring your child is ahead of their class in spelling ability! 
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  My Dream Date - A Hilarious...

  Casey Morales

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  I never thought I'd find him online . . . 
  . . . but the AOL gods have a sense of humor. 
  Months after first chatting, an IM popped up from a guy I barely remembered. We started talking and couldn't stop. When we met for coffee, we stayed for hours, but was that a spark or just the java? 
  No longer a newborn gay, Michael faces the man who could steal his breath simply by walking into a room. 
  Can this new love finally be his last? 
  Will a dream date turn into a real-life dream? 
  You'll love this story because everyone hopes to live this dream one day. 
  Get it now! 
  My Dream Date is the fourth volume in the hilariously cheeky, best-selling Raised by Wolves series, a contemporary MM romance series about a newborn gay finding himself. It has hurt/comfort, found family, sexual awakening, first time gay, and a guy who finally realizes who he is and what he wants.

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