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  The Castleton Massacre -...

  Sharon Anne Cook, Margaret Carson

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  A former United Church minister massacres his family. What led to this act of femicide, and why were his victims forgotten? 
   
   
   
  On May 2, 1963, Robert Killins, a former United Church minister, slaughtered every woman in his family but one. She (and her brother) lived to tell the story of what motivated a talented man who had been widely admired, a scholar and graduate from Queen's University, to stalk and terrorize the women in his family for almost twenty years and then murder them. 
   
   
   
  Through extensive oral histories, Cook and Carson painstakingly trace the causes of a femicide in which four women and two unborn babies were murdered over the course of one bloody evening. While they situate this murderous rampage in the literature on domestic abuse and mass murders, they also explore how the two traumatized child survivors found their way back to health and happiness. Told through vivid first-person accounts, this family memoir explains how a murderer was created.

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  More Than One Thing Can Be True...

  Caroline Brunne

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  In this work of deep reflection, insight, and vulnerability Caroline Brunne shares her story of becoming the woman she is today. From the shores of the picturesque island of Mauritius, to suburban Victoria, through to her childhood home in Queensland, deep in the heart of her life journey is her lived experience of trauma, the impact of childhood sexual abuse and her ongoing quest to support her fellow survivors to reduce the shame they may carry. With sensitivity around the subject of childhood sexual abuse, Caroline courageously discloses her truth while examining the complexities of trauma as she learns that more than one thing can be true. There is a strong message of hope and courage in Caroline’s story as she opens up conversations to enable opportunities for change, both in survivor support and in the space of child safety. Walk beside Caroline as she sheds the label of victim and claims her powerful voice as a survivor.

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  Undoing Manifest Destiny -...

  L. Daniel Hawk

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  As White settlers spread across North America, they crafted and enacted an epic story of their God-given dominion―over the land, over Indigenous nations, and over the future. Their narrative constructed a myth of innocence that justified a massive program of violence and dispossession by suppressing a darker history. That history still reverberates today, from settler America's relations with the Indigenous nations of the United States to ways the land has been commodified as property. It's time for the whole truth to be told. 
   
  In Undoing Manifest Destiny, L. Daniel Hawk exposes the belief systems and practices that settlers developed to justify the displacement, destruction, and cultural erasure of Indigenous peoples, beginning in the early American colonial period and extending to the present day. Writing as the descendant of White settlers and as a biblical scholar, he challenges settler Christians to uncover what the settler narrative denies and to work toward addressing historic injustices. 
   
  Hawk asserts that Christians were complicit with programs of erasure, and so Christians are called to confront and heal their residue today. Joining historical research with theology and biblical scholarship, Hawk helps us recognize the myths that shape the American imagination and to engage our faith for a better way forward.

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  The Role of the Nile River in...

  Omar Khalil

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  The Nile River was more than just a water source for the ancient Egyptians; it was the very foundation upon which their civilization thrived. Stretching over 4,000 miles, the river provided sustenance, enabled agriculture, and shaped daily life in profound ways. Without the Nile, the flourishing civilization that we now associate with ancient Egypt would have been impossible. 
  The river’s importance was most evident in its role as a source of life. Flowing from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile brought fertile silt during its annual inundation. This natural event transformed the arid desert landscape into a lush and arable strip of land, ideal for farming. The nutrient-rich soil deposited by the flooding allowed ancient Egyptians to grow crops like wheat, barley, and flax, which were essential for food, trade, and textile production. This dependable agricultural cycle fostered stability, reducing the risks of famine and ensuring food security for the population. 
  The river also played a crucial role in sustaining both humans and animals. Its waters provided drinking sources not only for the people but also for livestock, which were integral to agricultural practices. Additionally, the Nile supported a wide variety of fish and attracted wildlife to its banks, allowing ancient Egyptians to develop fishing and hunting practices that supplemented their diet. Daily life revolved around the river, as it supplied the necessary resources for cooking, cleaning, and irrigation.

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  SŬbmarine-Ër - 30 Years of...

  Jerry Pait, Compiled by Robert...

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  An American submarine hero’s sometimes irreverent story of Cold War action on diesel and nuke submarines, how he tested their ballistic missiles, and salvaged the Space Shuttle Challenger. 
  “The book is like an old friend telling stories over dinner.” — Priscilla Bettis, Amazon Reader 
  Lieutenant Commander Jerry Pait's semi-autobiographical collection of sixty stories recounts his thirty years in and around the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet. Ranging from light-hearted to wrenching, all are poignant inside looks at naval operations rarely seen by outsiders. Topics include the real story behind the shuttle Challenger tragedy, risking his own life underwater, discovering a Soviet spy living across the street, surviving when a DELTA Rocket engine ignites, critical missions, and the everyday lives of men and women of the fleet. Dive into Sŭbmarine-ër for hijinks and breathtaking adventure with this poignant memoir by a true American hero.

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  365 Days of Positive...

  Shanae Maya

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  Imagine this book as a special friend to you—the best of friends. That friend who would never talk behind your back, who motivates you when you need it most, who understands you, and who encourages you to always give your best without ever judging, even when everything seems to be going wrong.As a Black woman, I have faced many challenges throughout my life, and thanks to these challenges, I've learned to stay focused and positive when things get tough. I learned that the words we say to ourselves have immense power over our lives and actions.For this very reason, I want to share with you more than 1000 incredibly effective positive affirmations—written specifically for black women—that have the power to positively impact every area of your life. This is possible by dedicating just a few minutes of your time each day.Here's what you will find inside:•	What positive affirmations really are.•	How to get the most out of them.•	The power of visualization.•	Over 1000 of the most effective positive affirmations divided by chapters on: 1) Happiness, 2) Good Relationships, 3) Career & Success, 4) Self-Esteem.The benefits you will receive:•	Boost your motivation and self-esteem.•	Find inner peace from a chaotic world.•	Overcome all your insecurities.•	Replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones.•	Find unconditional love and success.•	Start living your best life.•	And so much more!You have the power to make your own dreams come true, and you are capable of more than you know. Believe in yourself and take the action to make it happen.

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