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  For the Thrill of It - Leopold...

  Simon Baatz

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  It was a crime that shocked the nation: the brutal murder in Chicago in 1924 of a child by two wealthy college students who killed solely for the thrill of the experience. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were intellectuals—too smart, they believed, for the police to catch them. When they were apprehended, state's attorney Robert Crowe was certain that no defense could save the ruthless killers from the gallows. But the families of the confessed murderers hired Clarence Darrow, entrusting the lives of their sons to the most famous lawyer in America in what would be one of the most sensational criminal trials in the history of American justice.Set against the backdrop of the 1920s—a time of prosperity, self-indulgence, and hedonistic excess in a lawless city on the brink of anarchy—For the Thrill of It draws the reader into a world of speakeasies and flappers, of gangsters and gin parties, with a spellbinding narrative of Jazz Age murder and mystery.

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  Stem X - Diversity Equity &...

  Malcolm Allen

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  This is a book about the fascinating world of STEM subjects — learning them, teaching them, and working in STEM jobs of the future. If you are a student, teacher, or parent, and you want to learn how STEM subjects affect our lives, this is the book to read. If you need to know how diversity, inclusion, equity, and access operate in today’s classrooms and workspaces, you will find out in these pages. 
   
  Malcolm Allen is a veteran STEM professional who learned his first STEM skills in the US Navy. He has used that knowledge to earn advanced degrees, which have helped him achieve success as a businessman and social activist. He has authored more than 30 books covering issues in culture, education, finance, and public policy.

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  Building the Cycling City - The...

  Melissa Bruntlett, Chris Bruntlett

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  In car-clogged urban areas across the world, the humble bicycle is enjoying a second life as a legitimate form of transportation. City officials are rediscovering it as a multi-pronged (or -spoked) solution to acute, twenty-first-century problems, including affordability, obesity, congestion, climate change, inequity, and social isolation. As the world’s foremost cycling nation, the Netherlands is the only country where the number of bikes exceeds the number of people, primarily because the Dutch have built a cycling culture accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or economic means. 
  Chris and Melissa Bruntlett share the incredible success of the Netherlands through engaging interviews with local experts and stories of their own delightful experiences riding in five Dutch cities. Building the Cycling City examines the triumphs and challenges of the Dutch while also presenting stories of North American cities already implementing lessons from across the Atlantic. Discover how Dutch cities inspired Atlanta to look at its transit-bike connection in a new way and showed Seattle how to teach its residents to realize the freedom of biking, along with other encouraging examples. 
  Tellingly, the Dutch have two words for people who ride bikes: wielrenner (“wheel runner”) and fietser (“cyclist”), the latter making up the vast majority of people pedaling on their streets, and representing a far more accessible, casual, and inclusive style of urban cycling—walking with wheels. Outside of their borders, a significant cultural shift is needed to seamlessly integrate the bicycle into everyday life and create a whole world of fietsers. The Dutch blueprint focuses on how people in a particular place want to move. 
  The relatable success stories will leave listeners inspired and ready to adopt and implement approaches to make their own cities better places to live, work, play, and—of course—cycle.

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  The Schools of Utopia & Schools...

  John Dewey

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  Schools of To-morrow and The Schools of Utopia argue that education and learning are social and interactive processes, and thus the school itself is a social institution through which social reform can and should take place. Students should thrive in an environment where they are allowed to experience and interact with the curriculum, and all students should have the opportunity to take part in their own learning.

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  Courting Happiness

  Arun Malik

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  After the success of his earlier two books, here comes another masterpiece from Arun Malik. Arun discovered his motivational skills when he managed large teams during his long corporate stints. Arun has a natural ability to guide and counsel people seeking help. The words of wisdom shared in this book are a manifestation of a long and cherished life Arun has led under challenging circumstances and firmly believes the human spirit is the cornerstone of any success or greatness. The more it can be inspired, the greater the fulfillment in life. This book is an effort in this direction, with hope that readers benefit from the positive spirit of the book.

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  How to Succeed With Your...

  Linda M Perret

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  A comprehensive handbook for community living, with information on rights, responsibilities, resolving disputes, and more.  
   
  How to Succeed with Your Homeowner’s Association is the all-inclusive handbook to help new homeowners transition into peaceful community living. This comprehensive guide explains the ins and outs of an HOA, from the structure and responsibilities to resolving disputes. Author and veteran HOA recording secretary Linda Perret doesn’t take sides—the association against the homeowner or vice versa—but rather explains how both sides are really working toward the same ultimate goal: a beautiful and enjoyable neighborhood. 
   
  This book answers frequently asked questions like:What is an HOA?What are the responsibilities of the homeowner?Who is the board and what do they do? What can I expect from management?How can I handle disputes with the board, management, and neighbors? 
   
  Perret draws over twenty years of experience working for and with various property management companies and HOA members in this complete guidebook for new homeowners and HOA members alike.

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