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  A Rare Recording of 1988 US...

  Gary Hart

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  Gary Warren Hart (born November 28, 1936) is an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. He was the front-runner for the 1984 and 1988 Democratic presidential nominations, until in 1988, he dropped out amid revelations of extramarital affairs. He represented Colorado in the United States Senate from 1975 to 1987. The following is Hart's public announcement on May 8, 1987 that he was ending his presidential campaign.

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  The House of Fragile Things -...

  James McAuley

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  A powerful history of Jewish art collectors in France, and how an embrace of art and beauty was met with hatred and destruction 
   
   
   
  In the dramatic years between 1870 and the end of World War II, a number of prominent French Jews—pillars of an embattled community—invested their fortunes in France's cultural artifacts, sacrificed their sons to the country's army, and were ultimately rewarded by seeing their collections plundered and their families deported to Nazi concentration camps. 
   
   
   
  In this rich, evocative account, James McAuley explores the central role that art and material culture played in the assimilation and identity of French Jews in the fin-de-siècle. Weaving together narratives of various figures, some familiar from the works of Marcel Proust and the diaries of Jules and Edmond Goncourt—the Camondos, the Rothschilds, the Ephrussis, the Cahens d'Anvers—McAuley shows how Jewish art collectors contended with a powerful strain of anti-Semitism: they were often accused of "invading" France's cultural patrimony. The collections these families left behind—many ultimately donated to the French state—were their response, tragic attempts to celebrate a nation that later betrayed them.

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  Lillian: A True Story of...

  Frank Alabiso Ph D.

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  For most of us, the varied parts of our personalities are woven together and unified by our memories. But what happens when we have no memories? What happens when the components of memory (facts, feelings, and body states) are split apart and no longer relate to each other?
   
  When this story began more than 40 years ago, doctors and psychiatrists were mystified by patients with more than one personality. The diagnosis at the time was Multiple Personality Disorder. Lillian was afflicted with this condition owing to severe abuse during her childhood. Her mind held each trauma separately. Each personality took over her body, developing
   a life and personality of its own.
   
  Lillian’s aunt, Jean, became friends with 22 personalities. She played hide and seek with four-year-old Mary, taught five-year-old Amy to write, shopped for undergarments with Robin Jean, and communicated endlessly with each of the others. In the process, each personality revealed its beginnings. Over time, each personality revealed its own memories of their trauma and eventually became integrated.
   
  This is an exquisite and beautifully written story of poverty, transgenerational abuse, mental illness, and the healing power of love, science, and spirituality.
   
  As one reader puts it: “You will laugh, cry, turn away and come back again to its compelling truth.”

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  The Nile's Gift - The Story of...

  Priyank Agrawal

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  The Nile's Gift: The Story of Ancient Egypt is an immersive journey through one of the world’s most fascinating and enduring civilizations. From the lush banks of the Nile to the towering pyramids and majestic temples, this book explores the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian history, culture, and religion. It delves into the lives of the pharaohs, the complexities of their society, and the grandeur of their architectural and artistic achievements. 
  In vivid detail, this work uncovers the mysteries of Egypt’s monumental past, from the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt to the rise of the New Kingdom, and the profound influence of Egyptian mythology, art, and science on the modern world. The book also explores the rich legacy of ancient Egypt in shaping contemporary architecture, art, religion, and governance. 
  Through captivating storytelling and scholarly analysis, The Nile’s Gift paints a comprehensive portrait of Egypt’s glory and its lasting impact on the world. With a focus on both historical figures like the boy king Tutankhamun and the visionary Hatshepsut, and the secrets of daily life, religion, and the afterlife, this book invites readers to discover why Egypt’s story still matters today. Rich in detail, deeply researched, and beautifully written, it is a celebration of a civilization that continues to captivate and inspire people across the globe.

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  The Most Famous Slave Rebellions...

  Editors Charles River

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  By the 16th century, slaves were being imported to Hispaniola, and over the next few centuries, the population of African slaves came to represent a sizable majority of the population there. This would set the stage for one of history’s most unique revolutions in Haiti.  
  As the issue of slavery roiled the U.S., few people became as controversial or consequential as Nat Turner, who was one of millions of slaves in the South before the Civil War but ultimately led the nation’s most notorious slave uprising. In August 1831, Turner led a rebellion that terrorized Virginia for several days, killing dozens of whites and freeing slaves as his band moved from plantation to plantation. The Richmond Enquirer reported, “A fanatic preacher by the name of Nat Turner (Gen. Nat Turner) who had been taught to read and write, and permitted to go about preaching in the country, was at the bottom of this infernal brigandage. He was artful, impudent and vindicative, without any cause or provocation, that could be assigned.” Even after the uprising was put down, Turner evaded capture for a few months, and after he was captured, his “confessions” were taken down and published before he was executed. Virginia would put a total of 56 slaves to death for the uprising. 
  	While Turner’s rebellion remains famous today, a far larger uprising took place a generation earlier. In January 1811, hundreds of slaves in Louisiana attempted to make a new beginning for themselves or die trying. Armed with muskets, cane knives, and axes, and wearing stolen United States militia uniforms, they set out to conquer the city of New Orleans. The goal was to establish a free republic where slavery was outlawed and blacks had control over their own lives. Understandably discontented with their status and no longer willing to accept it, they were ready to engage in extreme violence to win their freedom, fully aware that death would be the only alternative. 

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  Nervous Kid

  Colin Dereham

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  A gritty romantic drama of two untamed hearts and the unbreakable bonds of a lifetime love. 
  Ryan meets Dominic when their parents rekindle a relationship they’d abandoned many years before. Cocky, confident, and handsome Dominic quickly becomes Ryan’s best mate as well as his secret infatuation.  
  When a line is crossed as the young men explore uncharted desires, a passionate, forbidden affair leads Ryan to fall hopelessly in love. However, disaster and heartbreak hit hard when the family unit is torn apart. 
  Twenty years later, a chance encounter brings the two men together again. Decades of estrangement have done nothing to diminish their explosive chemistry. 
  Will they finally be able to build the relationship they’ve always needed after a lifetime of denial and suffering? 
  Please note: this book contains strong adult themes, sexual scenes and violence.

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