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  Fractured - A Memoir

  Susan Mockler

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  A collision with a moose on a dark highway left Susan Mockler with an incomplete spinal injury, suddenly compromising her ability to walk and to care for herself. She spent months in a rehabilitation facility learning how to adjust to her new reality, and though her body partially recovered, every aspect of her life changed.
  		 
  Fractured is a compelling illumination of the challenges of acquired disability and the ways in which people with disabilities are sidelined and infantilised. Mockler, a psychotherapist, speaks with frank honesty about her family and friends’ reactions to her injury, and the hard-won lessons that she and those around her learned from her experience.

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  US Citizenship Test Study Guide...

  Andrew Pendleton

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  Are you ready to take the next step towards becoming a proud US citizen? Look no further than our comprehensive "US Citizenship Test Study Guide"! Packed with official USCIS questions and answers, this guide is your ultimate companion to ace the naturalization test with confidence. 
  Do you struggle with understanding crucial documents? 
  Our guide breaks down essential documents, making them easy to comprehend and ensuring you're fully prepared for the citizenship process. 
  Are you worried about what to expect from the language and civics exams? 
  We provide detailed insights into what to expect from both the language and civics exams, helping you navigate the test with ease. 
  Do you make common mistakes during practice tests? 
  Learn from common mistakes highlighted in our guide, empowering you to avoid pitfalls and excel in your citizenship journey. 
  Not sure if you qualify for exemptions? 
  Fear not! Our guide clarifies exemptions and eligibility criteria in a fun and engaging way, ensuring you have all the information you need. 
  Key Benefits of Our Guide: 
  •	Access to 100 practice questions and answers meticulously curated to reflect the actual citizenship test. 
  •	Detailed explanations for each question, helping you understand concepts thoroughly. 
  •	Tips and strategies to boost your confidence and improve your test-taking skills. 
  •	Insights into common mistakes and how to avoid them, ensuring a smoother test experience. 
  •	Comprehensive coverage of crucial documents, language exam expectations, and civics exam insights. 
  Did you know? Our guide has helped thousands of aspiring citizens achieve their dream of US citizenship. 
  Our content is regularly updated to reflect the latest USCIS guidelines and requirements. 
  Don't wait any longer to embark on your citizenship journey.  
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  The Iron Cage - The Story of the...

  Rashid Khalidi

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  At a time when a lasting peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis seems unattainable, understanding the roots of their conflict is an essential step in restoring hope to the region. In The Iron Cage, Rashid Khalidi provides a lucid context for the realities on the ground today, a context that has been, until now, notably lacking in our discourse. 
   
   
   
  The story of the Palestinian search to establish a state begins in the mandate period immediately following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire, when fledgling Arab states were established by the colonial powers with assurances of eventual independence. But the British had already begun to construct an iron cage to hem in the Palestinians. The Palestinians' struggle intensified in the stretch before and after WWII, when colonial control of the region became increasingly unpopular, population shifts began with heavy Jewish immigration from Eastern Europe, and power began to devolve to the US. In this crucial period, Palestinian leaders continued to run up against the walls of the ever-constricting iron cage. They proved unable to achieve their long-cherished goal of establishing an independent state—a critical failure that set a course for the decades that followed. Rashid Khalidi's engrossing narrative of this torturous history offers much-needed perspective for anyone concerned about peace in the Middle East.

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  All Eternity Lies Before Me -...

  Loreen Gibbons

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  A suspense-filled real-life drama perfect for veterans and fans of military dramas alike, the author interweaves her memories as a Navy pilot’s wife with the tale of what happened to her husband’s crew after having to ditch their crippled plane in stormy North Pacific waters during the Cold War. 
  Alfa Foxtrot 586, a P-3 Orion turboprop, was conducting a sensitive Cold War mission off the Kamchatka Peninsula on October 26, 1978, when a propeller malfunction turned into four engine fires and the pilot—Loreen Grigsby’s husband, Jerry—was forced to ditch into remote, mountainous seas churned by a frigid North Pacific storm. The aircraft sank within ninety seconds, taking one of the three rafts with it—which left thirteen men to huddle together in the remaining two rafts, the smaller of which soon began to leak. 
  Told from Loreen’s perspective as a navy wife at home as well as through the eyes of the men who survived the disaster, All Eternity Lies Before Me weaves a gripping tale of struggle, uncertainty, grief, and heroism. It shares Loreen’s terror as she receives notifications about her husband’s crew’s desperate battle against wind, seas, and biting cold. It details the ad hoc search and rescue mission, a valiant effort to rescue the men before time runs out. And, tragically, it tells how a young Navy wife becomes a widow and single mom. 
  But Jerry’s death is not the end of Loreen’s story—and in the years following his loss, she discovers resilience, strength, and even new love with one of the accident survivors, Matt Gibbons. As she begins her journey toward a brighter future, she’s inspired by the camaraderie and brotherhood forged between the survivors and their rescuers—and ultimately, the long-term lessons learned by all involved become part of the lasting legacy of this event.

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  The Secret History

  Procopius

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  Procopius appeared to be a loyal part of the Byzantine establishment, his official writing glorifying the deeds of the Emperor Justinian (d. AD 565). However, he also produced a work that he knew could never be published within the Emperor’s lifetime: The Secret History, a vitriolic indictment of the rule of Justinian and his wife Theodora.In The Secret History, the general Belisarius is presented as an idiot who is manipulated by his conniving wife Antonina, while the Emperor is depicted as a demon king, a dishonest and autocratic destroyer of established institutions. The Empress Theodora doesn’t escape Procopius’ invective – she is portrayed as the antithesis of the traditional Roman matron: depraved, brutal and bloodthirsty.

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  Your Story SuperPower -...

  Rowan Jacob

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  What if the one thing holding you back… was the story you’ve been telling yourself? 
  Your Story SuperPower is your ultimate lifehack—grounded in cutting-edge psychological science and the creative arts. This practical, inspiring guide empowers you to reshape how you see your past, act in your present, and build your future. 
  Inside, you’ll discover:Why the way you tell your life story affects everything—your mental and physical health, relationships, career, performance, and even recovery from illnessHow to break free from stories that keep you stuck in cycles of regret, fear, or self-doubtA powerful narrative toolkit to help you transform old wounds into new growth and tell future stories filled with hope, purpose, and clarity 
  Whether you feel trapped by your past or uncertain about what’s next, this book gives you the tools to take authorship of your life with intention and skill. 
  It’s time to:Uncover the hidden stories shaping your choicesRetell your experiences in ways that foster resilience and meaningBecome the confident, creative narrator of your own journey 
  We are all stories. It’s how we tell them that matters. 
  Change your story. Change your life. 
  Start your transformation today with Your Story SuperPower.

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