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  The Dead Beat

  Marilyn Johnson

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  Marilyn Johnson was enthralled by the remarkable lives that were marching out of this world—so she sought out the best obits in the English language and the people who spent their lives writing about the dead. She surveyed the darkest corners of Internet chat rooms, and made a pilgrimage to London to savor the most caustic and literate obits of all. Now she leads us on a compelling journey into the cult and culture behind the obituary page and the unusual lives we don't quite appreciate until they're gone.

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  Enslaved Native Americans and...

  D. Andrew Johnson

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  A compelling study into the history and lasting influence of enslaved Native people in early South Carolina. 
   
   
   
  In 1708, the governor of South Carolina responded to a request from London to describe the population of the colony. This response included an often-overlooked segment of the population: Native Americans, who made up one-fourth of all enslaved people in the colony. Yet it was not long before these descriptions of enslaved Native people all but disappeared from the archive. 
   
   
   
  In Enslaved Native Americans and the Making of Colonial South Carolina, D. Andrew Johnson argues that Native people were crucial to the development of South Carolina's economy and culture. By meticulously scouring documentary sources and creating a database of over 15,000 mentions of enslaved people, Johnson uses a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to reconsider the history of South Carolina and center the enslaved Native people who were forced to live and work on its plantations. Johnson also employs spatial analysis and examines archaeological evidence to study Native slavery in a plantation context.

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  All the Gallant Men - An...

  Donald Stratton, Ken Gire

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  The New York Times bestselling memoir of survival and heroism at Pearl Harbor 
  “An unforgettable story of unfathomable courage.” —Reader’s Digest 
  In this, the first memoir by a USS Arizona sailor, Donald Stratton delivers an inspiring and unforgettable eyewitness account of the Pearl Harbor attack and his remarkable return to the fight.  
  At 8:06 a.m. on December 7, 1941, Seaman First Class Donald Stratton was consumed by an inferno. A million pounds of explosives had detonated beneath his battle station aboard the USS Arizona, barely fifteen minutes into Japan’s surprise attack on American forces at Pearl Harbor. Near death and burned across two thirds of his body, Don, a nineteen-year-old Nebraskan who had been steeled by the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, summoned the will to haul himself hand over hand across a rope tethered to a neighboring vessel. Forty-five feet below, the harbor’s flaming, oil-slick water boiled with enemy bullets; all around him the world tore itself apart. 
  In this extraordinary never-before-told eyewitness account of the Pearl Harbor attack—the only memoir ever written by a survivor of the USS Arizona—ninety-four-year-old veteran Donald Stratton finally shares his unforgettable personal tale of bravery and survival on December 7, 1941, his harrowing recovery, and his inspiring determination to return to the fight. 
  Don and four other sailors made it safely across the same line that morning, a small miracle on a day that claimed the lives of 1,177 of their Arizona shipmates—approximately half the American fatalaties at Pearl Harbor. Sent to military hospitals for a year, Don refused doctors’ advice to amputate his limbs and battled to relearn how to walk. The U.S. Navy gave him a medical discharge, believing he would never again be fit for service, but Don had unfinished business. In June 1944, he sailed back into the teeth of the Pacific War on a destroyer, destined for combat in the crucial battles of Leyte Gulf, Luzon, and Okinawa, thus earning the distinction of having been present for the opening shots and the final major battle of America’s Second World War. 
  As the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack approaches, Don, a great-grandfather of five and one of five living survivors of the Arizona, offers an unprecedentedly intimate reflection on the tragedy that drew America into the greatest armed conflict in history. All the Gallant Men is a book for the ages, one of the most remarkable—and remarkably inspiring—memoirs of any kind to appear in recent years

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  The Visitor Comes for Good - A...

  K.D. West

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  It's the world's oldest story: A girl, her fireman, and her other fireman. 
  When Lea heads off to Atlanta for a job interview, all she's thinking about is the work. Well, and Sean, her best friend's brother. Sean, the tall, muscular firefighter. With the gentle Southern drawl and the wicked smile. Whose couch she's going to be sleeping on. 
  Well, actually, whose couch she hopes very much she won't be sleeping on. But it turns out that Andy, Sean's roommate, is another, equally hot Southern firefighter, and so when a visitor — or perhaps two — joins Lea on that couch, it sparks a series of events that none of them could possibly have foreseen. 
  But that none of them regrets. Not even a little bit. 
  This collection contains all seven installments in The Visitor Saga —plus the wild sequel!The VisitorThe Visitor Comes HomeThe Visitor Comes AgainThe Visitor Goes to WorkThe Visitor EntertainsThe Visitor Takes a TripThe Visitor Has CompanyBonus — The Visitor's Wedding: GoddessPreview (from "The Visitor"): 
  When she walked back up the stairs to the apartment a couple of hours later, she had in one hand an enormous bag full of barbecue chicken from the same joint she’d had lunch at, with orders of fried okra and corn bread. In the other hand, she swung a bottle of Maker’s Mark, with which she knocked on the door. 
  Just like the day before, a muffled voice called out, “C’me in! It’s unlocked.” 
  “Can’t!” she called back. “Hands full!” 
  “Hold on,” said a slightly closer voice, and the door swung open, revealing Sean, who was still wearing nothing but low-slung pajama bottoms. 
  Andy was sitting at the kitchen table, identically dressed. 
  “Haven’t you guys even gotten dressed all day?” Lea laughed and gave Sean a sound kiss on the lips. 
  He looked astonished, but Andy scowled. 
  “None of that!” burbled Lea, dancing into the kitchen and giving him an equally sound smooch. That seemed to cheer him up. “Tonight, we’re celebrating!” She held up the barbecue and the bourbon. 
  They were happy to go along with this plan, and were soon all stuffed and pleasantly buzzed. Between the warmth, the Southern humidity, the food, and the alcohol, Lea was getting sweaty, but she couldn’t have cared less. She was hoping to get a whole lot sweatier. Now which of you was my mystery man last night, she found herself wondering as she took off her jacket and tossed it in the general direction of the pullout. And am I going to get him to f—k me again, or am I going to try out the other one. Or… 
  She looked back at the two men, whiskey-wild thoughts bouncing through her head. 
  They were both staring at her. At her chest. Both licking their lips.<

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  The Fight To Lead - Overcome The...

  Armon Owens

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  The Fight To Lead" is a comprehensive guide to unlocking your inner leader. Discover how to confront and overcome the battles within to achieve your full potential. This book challenges conventional wisdom by demonstrating that true leadership starts from within. Learn how to conquer ego, self-doubt, negative self-image, fear, and hopelessness. 
  With actionable strategies and thought-provoking insights, "The Fight To Lead" provides the tools necessary to transform yourself and become a leader who inspires and motivates others. Don't just lead, lead at the highest level. 
  The leadership battle you face has nothing to do with the external punches that slam against you from an opponent. It all starts with you! The Challenger that steps into each round with you is…you! The Fight to Lead helps you to take advantage of the challenger’s mistakes. 
  This book is not for those looking for an easy path to leadership, but it’s perfect for anyone serious about becoming an effective leader. It’s for those willing to work hard and sacrifice to become their team’s leader. 
  Do you want to develop authentic leadership that ensures success in any situation? Here’s a hint: surrender your ego and read The Fight to Lead. 
  You will go through twelve rounds in the ring, discovering your potential and increasing your success until you become a champion of leadership. 
  The Fight to Lead helps you to take advantage of the challenger’s mistakes by waiting for them to make the first move, and you avoid their strongest punches setting yourself up for a counterattack that leads to victory! 
  The Fight to Lead gives you powerful strategies through real-life examples of ordinary people facing the impossible, making life possible.Unlock your Full Leadership Potential Through Powerful Stories

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  Aladdin and the Magic Lamp...

  Eric Suben

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  Embark on a magical journey to a world of enchantment, adventure, and surprises with this timeless tale of “Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.” Find out what happens when Aladdin rubs a magic lamp, and—Whoosh!  A genie appears. Will the Genie help Aladdin escape from the powers of the wicked wizard? Follow Aladdin as he outwits the wizard and wins the heart of a beautiful princess. Presented in both English and Spanish, this dual language story will engage young readers' imaginations with its captivating storyline and memorable characters.

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