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  Unspoken - The Silent Truth...

  Liz Harvie, Eve Hatton

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  “I was two when the woman I called Mummy told me, ‘You came out of another mummy’s tummy.’ I grew up thinking that my birth mother didn’t want me. I assumed there must’ve been something inherently wrong with me – why else would a mother give up her baby?” 
  In 1974, Liz Harvie – born Claire Elaine Watts – was given up for adoption by her birth mother Yvonne. Claire was just eight weeks old when her adoptive parents took her in – and renamed her Elizabeth. 
  Although brought up in a ‘perfect’ household, the emotional – and physical – trauma of being taken from her biological mother would never leave Liz. She constantly wondered: what does my real mum look like? Will she come back for me? Why did she abandon me? But whenever Liz voiced such questions, she invariably received the same response: “Your birth parents were not married. They couldn’t look after you.” 
  Years later, aged twenty-eight, Liz reconnected with her birth mother – and finally learned the shocking truth surrounding her adoption. Yvonne had not abandoned her daughter. A social worker had snatched her ten-day-old baby from her arms. “I didn’t even get a final cuddle. She just took her away from me,” says Yvonne. 
  Liz became one of 185,000 victims of forced adoption between 1949 and 1976 in England and Wales. As a young unmarried mum, Yvonne was deemed unfit as a parent by the government, churches, adoption agencies and her father – and made to give up her child against her will. 
  Although reunited, Liz and Yvonne are still struggling to cope with the agony resulting from their devastating separation. As Liz says, “We can’t just skip hand in hand into the sunset. The trauma of being a forced adoptee is lifelong.”

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  A Hiker's History of the...

  Mills Kelly

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  Every history of the Appalachian Trail tells the story from the top down, focusing on who proposed the trail, who built it, who maintain it, and on a few of the most famous hikers. A Hiker's History of Appalachian Trail tells the trail's history from the ground up, or more accurately, from the boots up.
  Several million hikers each year set foot on the trail for a few hours, a few days, or perhaps a few weeks. The trail was created for them, yet their role in its history is largely ignored. Working with trail shelter logbooks, hiker accounts submitted to trail clubs, newspaper and magazine stories about the experiences of casual hikers, Mills Kelly reveals what it was like to hike the trail from the late 1920s until the 2020s.
  What did those hikers eat? What kind of gear did they carry? Why did they go hiking in the first place? What was their relationship to the natural world they found along the trail? What was it like to hike as a woman, as a person of color, as someone with a disability? And how did all those things change over the 100 years of the trail's history?

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  The legends and myths of hawaii...

  DAVID KALAKAUA

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  The Legends and Myths of Hawaii: The Fables and Folk-Lore of a Strange People by David Kalakaua offers readers a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii. As the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, King Kalakaua was a passionate advocate for preserving the traditions and legends of his people. In this remarkable collection, The Legends and Myths of Hawaii transport readers to a realm of mystical beings, heroic deeds, and enchanting tales that have been passed down through generations. But these arent mere stories; they embody the spirit and essence of Hawaiis indigenous culture, providing valuable insights into the islands history, beliefs, and values. Why immerse yourself in these captivating legends? Because within these pages, youll discover the heart and soul of a unique people, their connection to nature, and the profound wisdom embedded in their myths. Join us on this mythical journey and experience the allure of Hawaiis fables and folklore.

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  The Offensive Church - Breaking...

  Bryan C. Loritts

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  Crises around race have put the church in a defensive posture, always reacting to racial conflicts in society. But Jesus wants more. He wants Christians to play offense by discipling people into a new humanity, where we push beyond mere diversity and into a biblical vision for ethnic unity. 
   
   
   
  Bryan Loritts calls Christians to proactively and intentionally live out the embodied reality of a people at one with one another. We play offense by practicing a robust gospel, preparing reliable leadership, and providing relational environments so that the church becomes the aroma of Christ to our culture and gains ground against the demonic foothold of racism in all its forms.

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  How Can You Minimize...

  vishesh kakar

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  Are you tired of pushing your most critical work to tomorrow? In How Can You Minimize Procrastination on Important Tasks Today, you will discover practical, psychology-backed strategies to break the cycle of delay and take immediate action. 
  Whether you are launching a new project, managing complex daily workflows, or simply trying to get more done in less time, this audio guide provides the tools you need to overcome overwhelm. Learn how to optimize your environment, reset your mindset, and apply simple tracking and gamification techniques to your daily routine to stay completely focused. 
  In this audio, you will learn how to:Identify the hidden triggers that cause you to delay important tasks.Break massive goals into frictionless, actionable steps.Build momentum to maintain your mental wellness and avoid burnout. 
  Stop letting distractions win. Press play and start making meaningful progress on your most important goals today.

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  Plunkitt of Tammany Hall

  George Washington Plunkitt

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  Plunkitt of Tammany Hall is a political classic that offers readers a candid, humorous, and brutally honest glimpse into the inner workings of machine politics in early 20th-century New York City. Narrated by George Washington Plunkitt, a longtime Tammany Hall politician and self-described "practical statesman," this book is a collection of real-life talks delivered from his unconventional platform—the bootblack stand at the New York County Courthouse. Recorded faithfully by journalist William L. Riordon, Plunkitt's insights reveal the strategies, philosophies, and moral code behind Tammany Hall, the most powerful political machine in American history. From the famed concept of "honest graft" (profiting legally from insider political knowledge) to blunt assessments of civil service reform, urban voter psychology, and the importance of local loyalty, Plunkitt's speeches cut through pretense with shrewd wisdom and street-smart candor. Chapters such as "The Curse of Civil Service Reform", "Ingratitude in Politics", "Tammany Leaders Not Bookworms", and "The Successful Politician Does Not Drink" highlight Plunkitt's unapologetic views on power, patronage, and political survival. He denounces reformers as "morning glories" and mocks the urban elite while emphasizing the need to "study human nature and act accordin'." This book is more than a record of one man's political philosophy—it is a historical document of urban governance, patronage networks, and practical politics in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. A staple in American political science, history, and urban studies curricula, Plunkitt of Tammany Hall remains relevant for understanding the intersection of democracy, corruption, and political pragmatism.

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