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  Pitch Your Book - Write the...

  Sheila M. Averbuch

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  You've done it! You've finished writing your novel. Next step? Time to connect with an agent. The good news is agents are searching for promising new novelists. But are you prepared to immediately capture their attention? They're notoriously short on time and patience, and here's what they want to know right away: 
  "Just tell me what your book is about." 
  Do you have the query letter that succinctly captures your novel — and instantly hooks the agent? PITCH YOUR BOOK is your step-by-step guide from novelist and pitching champion Sheila M. Averbuch. You'll learn the proven method to distill your novel into the short pitch that forms the heart of your query letter. With up-to-date tips and digital tools that simplify and demystify the querying process. 
  CLEAR, CONCISE AND EASY TO FOLLOW 
  Countless guides offer advice about the path to publication, but only PITCH YOUR BOOK trains you to spot the most gripping elements of your story and write the pitch that compels the agent to want to know more. 
  Sheila M. Averbuch was the first pitching champion for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators in the UK. Using Sheila's four-step method, you'll: 
  - Find the most memorable way to describe your protagonist 
  - Distill the character's journey, struggle and stakes 
  - Draw out the moments of highest tension from your novel 
  Plus: 
  - Learn how to personalize a query and position your book in the market 
  - Describe yourself without overloading the agent 
  - For beginners: learn the vital steps to take BEFORE querying

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  Frontline Bodies - Sports and...

  Nicolas Martin-Breteau, Damion...

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  In Frontline Bodies, Nicolas Martin-Breteau argues that sports are not—and have never been—purely about entertainment for Black Americans. Instead, beginning in the 1890s during Reconstruction, Black Americans proactively used athletics as a tactic to fight racial oppression. 
   
   
   
  Martin-Breteau considers the work of Edwin B. Henderson, a prominent Black physical educator, civil rights activist, and historian of Black sports. Training Black children as athletes, Henderson felt, would work both to fortify racial pride and to dismantle racial prejudices—two necessary requirements for a successful political liberation struggle. In this way, physical education became political education. 
   
   
   
  By the end of the twentieth century, Martin-Breteau argues, racial uplift through sports had lost its emancipating power. The emphasis on the accumulation of wealth for professional athletes, as well as sports' ability to reinforce anti-Black stereotypes, had become a political problem for true collective liberation. For a marginalized group of people that has been physically excluded from the democratic process, however, sports remain a political resource. By studying the relationship between athletics and politics, Frontline Bodies renews the history of minority bodies and their power of action.

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  Hebrew Prophets The: A Jewish...

  David Ben Yosef

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  This book explores the concept of prophecy in Judaism as defined by two great figures of Jewish history. Moses Maimonides and Abraham Joshua Heschel are two influential scholars who have impacted the many streams of Judaism. A simplistic dichotomy could be made between their two perspectives labeling Maimonides as a rational philosopher and Heschel as a mystical one. Both the study of Jewish prophecy and the approaches of both of the scholars are complex topics, but not impossible to decipher. The nature of revelation is also part of this discussion. To some scholars Maimonides' and Heschel's perspectives of God seem to be in conflict, one being Aristotelian while the other being a more traditional one in line with the Bible and the Talmud.With these factors in mind and based on the available data my book will support the following contention: Maimonides' and Heschel's different philosophical approaches about the biblical prophets are within the bounds of classical Judaism.

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  Hippias Minor - A Dialogue on...

  Plato, Tim Zengerink

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  What if the better man is the one who knows he’s doing wrong—and does it anyway? 
  In Hippias Minor, Plato stages one of his most paradoxical and unsettling dialogues. Socrates questions whether a person who lies intentionally is actually better than someone who lies out of ignorance. The result is a sharp philosophical exchange that challenges our most basic ideas of morality and virtue. 
  This modern translation keeps Plato’s wit and depth intact while making the argument accessible and compelling for today’s listener. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	A Bold Ethical Challenge – Socrates questions whether intentional wrongdoing shows greater intellect 
  •	Plato’s Paradox on Virtue – Explore the tension between knowledge and morality 
  •	A Lively Clash Between Sophist and Philosopher – Homer, Achilles, and deception take center stage 
  •	A Contemporary Translation for Clear Insight – Ideal for readers exploring deep ethical questions 
  Can a knowing liar be morally superior to an honest fool? Discover the argument that still unsettles philosophers today.

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  The America We Knew - The...

  Harry Montgomery

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  Long before the United States was conceived, the land that would become America was home to diverse Native nations with distinct cultures, languages, and ways of life. These Indigenous peoples had established intricate societies with deep spiritual ties to the land. Their histories and traditions stretched back centuries, shaped by the environment and a rich tapestry of social and economic systems. When European settlers began arriving in the early 1600s, they encountered not an empty wilderness, but thriving civilizations. However, the arrival of these settlers would soon mark a period of upheaval and change that would drastically alter the continent’s destiny. 
  The first European settlements were often fragile, dependent on Indigenous knowledge and assistance for survival. The English at Jamestown, the Pilgrims in Plymouth, and other colonial groups faced starvation, disease, and harsh climates. Over time, however, these colonies grew stronger and more permanent. As settlers established farms, towns, and trade routes, they also began to encroach upon Native lands, leading to rising tensions and inevitable conflict. Colonial powers such as Britain, France, and Spain vied for control over these territories, using both diplomacy and violence to expand their influence. The early colonial period was thus characterized by both cooperation and confrontation, shaping a complex legacy of interaction between Natives and newcomers. 
  As settlements expanded, so too did European influence over the land. Colonists brought with them not only goods and technology but also new political, religious, and economic systems. These imported ideas began to take root, forming the foundations of what would later become American governance and identity. At the same time, the enslaved labor of Africans was introduced into the colonies, creating a brutal institution that would come to define much of the nation's future struggles.

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  Team Building for Teens: 151...

  Joss Reed

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  Empower Teens to Lead, Succeed, and Build Stronger Teams! 
  For teens dealing with group projects, sports teams, and social circles, learning how to work well with others can be life-changing. But without the right skills, teamwork often leads to frustration, missed goals, or endless group conflicts. 
  This audiobook offers teens 151 exciting, easy-to-follow activities and games that transform any group into a team that supports, trusts, and succeeds together. 
  Perfect for parents, teachers, and coaches looking to help teens:Develop leadership skills that make them stand out and inspire others.Build trust and communication in every group setting.Approach challenges with problem-solving confidence and a clear head.Manage conflicts smoothly and keep projects or practices on track. 
  Each activity is designed to engage and empower teens, whether they’re working on a school project or playing a team sport. With this guide, teens can develop skills that make collaboration natural, rewarding, and even fun. 
  A must-have resource to help teens thrive in groups – click “Add to Cart” and start building the foundation for success today!

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