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  The Silk Route Spy - The True...

  Dr Enakshi Sengupta

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  Was Nandlal Kapur a traitor or a patriot? 
  A true story, like no other. 
  1920s India. Flames of revolt against colonial rule had engulfed the country, making the British tense.  
  They knew domestic spies were essential to track and quell the calls for independence. Nandlal Kapur, like many young Indian men, was recruited as a spy. But, while the pay was good and the life adventurous, Nandlal restless and uneasy, his love for his country at constant odds with his new reality.  
  As he travelled through India on various missions, and met revolutionaries from all walks of life demanding freedom from oppression, he grew determined to attack the beast from within its and do his bit for his country - become a double agent.  
  The Silk Route Spy is a riveting account of an extraordinary life, and brings to life a trying era in our country's history and gives us a glimpse of the risks taken and sacrifices made by those who freed India, in their own small ways.

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  Homegrown - Guidance and...

  Amber O'Neal Johnston

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  Warm and wise, grounded and liberating, Homegrown offers clarity and encouragement to homeschooling parents, asking what it means to build a life where learning and love grow side by side. 
   
  Homeschooling is the fastest-growing form of education in America, and it's here to stay. If you're a homeschool veteran, finishing up your first year, or are just homeschool curious, Homegrown is destined to become a go-to resource. 
   
  This collection of 30 original, thought-provoking pieces from a diverse group of contributors covers common questions such as 
   
  · What fuels families to educate children at home? 
  · How do relationships, culture, and vision affect the decision to homeschool? 
  · What roles do spouses, friends, extended family, and communities play in our ability to homeschool? 
  · How do culture, heritage, history, and legacy seamlessly intertwine with reading, writing, and arithmetic? 
  · Why is raising our kids this way so important, and how do we prioritize it? 
   
  Whether your aim is to nurture your child's passions, support their individual learning style, or connect with a community of like-minded families, this book will be your trusted companion every step of the way. Spanning age, race, ethnicity, political beliefs, geography, religion, family size, educational philosophy, and more, the essays in Homegrown provide parents with guidance and inspiration to kickstart or refine their homeschooling practice with creativity, connection, and confidence. 
   
  Features essays from Ainsley Arment, Sally Clarkson, Greta Eskridge, Julie Bogart, Ginny Yurich, Leslie Martino, Yvette Henry, Sonya Shafer, Leah Boden, Rea Berg, Alberta Stevens, Trisha Vuong, Susan Seay, Delina Pryce McPhaull, Erin Loechner, Richard M. Smith, Jennifer Pepito, Rachel Devenish Ford, Mandy Davis, Jason B. Esters, Elsie Iudicello, Alisha Roth, Torrie Oglesby, Erika Alicea, Brytni McNeil, Nicole Cottrell, Brenaea Fairchild, Julie Ross, Min Hwang, and editor Amber O'Neal Johnston.

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  Adventurous Women Throughout...

  Christine Bennet

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  A journalist feigning insanity. A trip into a women’s lunatic asylum. Could she survive the inhumane treatment and expose the twisted system? 
  Adventurous Women Throughout History is full of examples of remarkable women who inspire and who fought to break down barriers. By reading the stories of their can do attitudes, you’ll feel empowered to carry on no matter what obstacles you face. 
  Take a dive into the inspirational characters who changed their worlds: 
  • the influential female pirates of the Caribbean, Mary, and Anne  
  • the determination of Jean Robertson and Kathleen Howell who literally drove into history 
  • the competitive and scandalous Aqua Queen - Annette Kellerman[CR1]  
  • the persistence and bravery of Amelia Earhart 
  • the ingenuity of Ada Blackjack—the female Robinson Crusoe 
  …and so many more awe-inspiring stories of these women who made history. 
  To follow the footsteps of these extraordinary women, pick up your copy now, whether it be for inspiration or just for a fascinating read.

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  How to Be Sad

  Olivia Werner

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  [How to Be Sad] invites readers into an intimate exploration of grief's geography, where sadness isn't a failure of happiness but a complete state of being. With lyrical precision and raw honesty, this meditation on melancholy challenges our culture's relentless pursuit of joy, offering instead a profound understanding of how sadness shapes our internal landscapes. Through delicate observations of daily life—the way light filters through curtains, how time bends around grief, the small rituals we create to anchor ourselves—the book illuminates the unexpected wisdom that comes from embracing our darker emotions. Like the fog that settles between buildings at dawn, this work wraps itself around the reader's consciousness, transforming our understanding of what it means to navigate the full spectrum of human emotion.

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  Conversational Phrases Greek...

  Innovative Language Learning, ...

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  Are you trying to learn Greek…but having trouble speaking?
   
  Do you struggle coming up with your own Greek sentences?
   
  Are you tired of not understanding how Greek grammar works?
   
  
   
  If you answered yes to any of these questions, …
   
  
   
  ...then the Conversational Phrases Audiobook, Level 1 - Absolute Beginner is for you!
   
  
   
  In this beginner-level Audiobook, you will master over 25 common sentence patterns across 25 simple lessons. By the end, you’ll be able to ask common questions and answer them in your own way, all while acquiring over 100 Greek words. 
   
  
   
  Most importantly, you’ll be able to have real conversations in various social situations.
   
  
   
  How, you may ask? Each lesson introduces a new conversation reflecting a real-world situation, including casual chats between friends as well as dialogues in more formal settings. Learning is made easy with three simple steps:
   
  
   
  1. Get familiar: First, you get a sample conversation and its translation.
   
  2. Understand: Then, we explain an underlying sentence pattern, so you can grasp the grammar and actually understand how the Greek works.
   
  3. Practice: Lastly, you create your own responses… and start speaking Greek!
   
  
   
  Lessons in this audiobook include:
   
  - Going Sightseeing
   
  - Going to a Restaurant
   
  - Giving Directions
   
  - Going to the Movies
   
  - Renting an Apartment
   
  And much more!
   
  
   
  Conversational Phrases Audiobook, Level 1 - Absolute Beginner contains:
   
  - 25 Lessons 
   
  - 4 Hours+ of Content
   
  - 1 Core Pattern Per Lesson
   
  - 100+ Greek Vocabulary Words
   
  - 28 Page Accompanying PDF eBook
   
  
   
  Download the PDF and read along

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  Thought and Circumstance — From...

  James Allen, Charles Crawley

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  Two foundational chapters from the legendary work As a Man Thinketh by James Allen — a timeless, public domain classic that explores how our thoughts shape our character, and our character shapes our destiny. Narrated by Chuck Crawley with clarity, power, and purpose. 
   Ideal for anyone seeking motivation, mindset mastery, or the roots of modern self-help.

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