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  Love Our Cities - How a...

  Erica Jung, Jeff Pishney

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  Love Our Cities operates from a simple idea: come alongside those who want to make a difference in their cities so they can come alongside individuals in their communities to make things better.  Founding members of the nonprofit organization Love Our Cities, Jeff Pishney and Eric Jung have seen how a city-wide volunteer day can catalyze community improvement—by engaging individuals with the city they inhabit. Each chapter of Love Our Cities addresses their method behind the madness, why it works, and the practical next steps that anyone can use to kick off city-wide volunteer efforts.  Jeff Pishney and Eric Jung understand that the best way to support a community is to meet the specific needs of that area. By using their past experiences investing in Modesto and other cities, they provide a clear, actionable approach to enact city-wide change. Their volunteer days have been uniquely successful in connecting ongoing initiatives, building networks, and growing community buy-in for programs and organizations already on the ground.  Their message in Love Our Cities is broken into four parts:  Part One depicts their journey from the initial Love Modesto efforts in 2009 to the 100-some cities participating in their Love Our Cities network in 2020  Part Two explains at the elements that are necessary to know prior to any community engagement, in order to create a solid foundation for long-term success  Part Three examines the "nuts and bolts" of running a city-wide volunteer day  Part Four takes it to the next level—describing how successful city-wide volunteer days have changed the game and outlining what a year-round city movement might look like  By shining a spotlight on the cities they've partnered with over the years, Jeff Pishney and Eric Jung hope that their community-minded approach in Love Our Cities encourages readers to dream about their own city's potential—and how they can make a difference.

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  Black Man in a White Coat - A...

  Damon Tweedy M.D.

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  “Hearing Dr. Tweedy speak was less of a lecture and more of an open invitation to engage in a meaningful conversation with a passionate caregiver. Dr. Tweedy’s personal stories prompted a ton of reflection on compassion, mental health, patient-centered care, and our own identity-related biases. These insights are invaluable as we return to our clinical settings, better equipped to care with and for our patients.” — Megan Walsh, Program Manager DEI, Case Western Reserve University, Medical SchoolA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S TOP TEN NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE YEARA LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK SELECTION • A BOOKLIST EDITORS' CHOICE BOOK SELECTIONThis program is read by the author.One doctor's passionate and profound memoir of his experience grappling with race, bias, and the unique health problems of black AmericansWhen Damon Tweedy begins medical school, he envisions a bright future where his segregated, working-class background will become largely irrelevant. Instead, he finds that he has joined a new world where race is front and center. The recipient of a scholarship designed to increase black student enrollment, Tweedy soon meets a professor who bluntly questions whether he belongs in medical school, a moment that crystallizes the challenges he will face throughout his career. Making matters worse, in lecture after lecture the common refrain for numerous diseases resounds, "More common in blacks than in whites."Black Man in a White Coat examines the complex ways in which both black doctors and patients must navigate the difficult and often contradictory terrain of race and medicine. As Tweedy transforms from student to practicing physician, he discovers how often race influences his encounters with patients. Through their stories, he illustrates the complex social, cultural, and economic factors at the root of many health problems in the black community. These issues take on greater meaning when Tweedy is himself diagnosed with a chronic disease far more common among black people. In this powerful, moving, and deeply empathic book, Tweedy explores the challenges confronting black doctors, and the disproportionate health burdens faced by black patients, ultimately seeking a way forward to better treatment and more compassionate care.A Macmillan Audio production from Picador.

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  When the Sky Fell - Challenging...

  Clifford L Falen Jr

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Dive into a thought-provoking exploration that challenges conventional understanding, inspired by decades of dedicated study in biblical history, ancient texts, and fringe science. This book, part of the "Cliff's Notes" series, distills complex ideas from groundbreaking works like Immanuel Velikovsky's Ages in Chaos, Zecharia Sitchin’s Earth Chronicles, and the Electric Universe theory into an accessible narrative. It encourages open-mindedness, urging listeners to question assumptions, seek deeper truths, and expand their understanding of history and celestial mechanics. Discover alternative perspectives that aim to enrich, rather than invalidate, existing beliefs, blending timelines and offering fresh insights into ancient narratives.

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  Meditations of Marcus Aurelius...

  Marcus Aurelius

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  Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of the renowned "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Unabridged Version)". Penned by the stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor himself, this audiobook presents an unforgettable auditory journey through the profound reflections of one of history's most enlightened leaders.Our production delivers every thoughtful aphorism and contemplative insight in a crisp, clear voice that enhances the listener's experience. With meticulous attention to the original text, this unabridged version remains faithful to Marcus Aurelius's powerful and stirring meditations on life, death, virtue, and the nature of the self.This profound audiobook is an essential addition to the library of philosophers, historians, and anyone seeking guidance in leading a purposeful and virtuous life. Marcus Aurelius's reflections, which have stood the test of time, offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a philosopher-king and a unique perspective on the human condition.Experience the illuminating "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius", an unrivaled masterpiece of stoic philosophy, now brought to life in an engaging, high-quality audio format. Purchase your copy today and embark on a journey through the introspective thoughts of one of the most profound thinkers in history!

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  Japanese Military Strategy in...

  James B Wood

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  In this provocative history, James B. Wood challenges the received wisdom that Japan's defeat in the Pacific was historically inevitable. He argues instead that it was only when the Japanese military prematurely abandoned its original sound strategic plan—to secure the resources Japan needed and establish a viable defensible perimeter for the Empire—that the Allies were able to regain the initiative and lock Japanese forces into a war of attrition they were not prepared to fight. The book persuasively shows how the Japanese army and navy had both the opportunity and the capability to have fought a different and more successful war in the Pacific that could have influenced the course and outcome of World War II. It is therefore a study both of Japanese defeat and of what was needed to achieve a potential Japanese victory, or at the very least, to avoid total ruin.   Wood's argument does not depend on signal individual historical events or dramatic accidents. Instead it examines how familiar events could have b

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  A Year of Creative Thinking -...

  Jessica Swale

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  A treasure trove of prompts, provocations and practical exercises to help you spark new ideas, hone your craft and unleash your creativity.
  In A Year of Creative Thinking, award-winning writer, director and film-maker Jessica Swale guides you through 366 fun and rewarding activities – one for every day of the year (including leap years!) – to fire up your imagination and flex your creative muscles.
  You'll find a host of writing prompts and imaginative challenges to get you going, quick-fire exercises to help you focus on key aspects of craft (including inventing scenarios, writing dialogue, building subtext, creating atmosphere and plot, and developing your characters), and plenty of quirky and unusual challenges to test your limits and help you explore new avenues. Some are writing exercises, others encourage you to draw, to listen to music, to get outside and find inspiration in your surroundings. Work through the activities day by day, or dip in to suit your needs, the choice is yours! 
  Whether being creative is a professional goal, your aspiration or simply your hobby, you'll discover a storehouse of ideas and inspiration, along with insights from a wide range of literary and cultural figures – from T. S. Eliot to Quentin Tarantino, Jane Austen to Jimi Hendrix, Maya Angelou to George R. R. Martin, and Virginia Woolf to Paddington Bear.
  Fun, engaging and pressure-free, this book is designed to supercharge your imagination and boost your creativity, helping you build a set of expressive tools that you can apply in all aspects of your life.
  'Jessica Swale is one of the most inspiringly creative people I know, and in this book she's kind enough to share some of her spark and magic. It is a must-read for any creative spirit' Zooey Deschanel
  'Jessica has stitched together an endlessly inventive, engaging, accessible ejector-seat (parachute included) into the heart and soul of creativity itself. That energy flows through every page: challenging and guiding you into releasing your inner mad-genius. I wish there were more days in the year for more of her exercises!' Inua Ellams
  'Wonderful' Emerald Fennell
  'The most brilliant book on creativity – so inspiring it will make you want to write your own book!' Tom Fletcher
  'An enticing treasure chest of inspiration for any writer or creative' Deborah Frances-White
  'This book will last you a lifetime, as you'll return again and again to these gems of wise, witty prompts and provocations – guaranteed to inspire not just your creativity, but your outlook on life in general' Sabrina Mahfouz
  'Charming, imaginative, practical and light-hearted, this is the perfect gift for anyone, young or not so young, wanting to kickstart their creativity and have fun while doing it' Kate Mosse
  'As I sit in my room smashing my head repeatedly against my laptop, it gives me (some) joy to report not all writers do the same. Jessica's book is a great big fantastic soulful fizzy key to make you think and work hopefully. 16th April is my favourite, but her point is: there are delights on every day of the year' Jack Thorne

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