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  A Darker Shade of Blue - A...

  Keith Merith

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  A transparent first-hand account of a Black officer maneuvering through three terrifying yet rewarding decades of policing, all while seeking reform in law enforcement
  		 
  When 16-year-old Keith Merith finds himself pulled over, berated, and degraded by a white police officer, he’s outraged. He’s done nothing wrong. But the officer has the power, and he doesn’t. From that day on, he vows to join a police service and effect change from within.
  		 
  Twelve years and a multitude of infuriating applications later, Merith is finally hired by York Regional Police. Subjected to unfair treatment and constant microaggressions, he perseveres and gradually rises through the ranks, his goal of systemic change carrying him through. After a stellar career, Merith retires at the rank of superintendent, but his desire for sustained and equitable reform is stronger than ever.
  		 
  In A Darker Shade of Blue, Merith shares both his gut-wrenching and heart-warming experiences and advocates for immediate police reform in a balanced and level-headed manner. He praises the people in blue, but he also knows on a visceral level that there are deep issues that need to be rectified — starting with recruitment. He knows that law enforcement agencies should reflect the communities they serve and protect, and that all citizens should be treated equally. Entrusted with the duty to serve, Merith delivers an evocative perspective of policing by providing the opportunity to walk in his shoes, as a Black man, and as a police officer on the front lines.

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  Kelvin

  JP Sayle, Lisa Oliver

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  Fated mates find themselves drawn into a web of lies and deceit. Can they find the answers and protect those closest to them when danger lurks in the most unlikely of places?  
  Seeking answers to his sister’s disappearance two years before, FBI Special Agent Magnus Fallows will use all of the resources at his disposal. That includes Thalassa Security. Getting off on the wrong foot with the Thalassa family, Magnus struggles to figure out if there is anything the elusive Kelvin Thalassa is keeping from him.  
  For Kelvin Thalassa being in the field isn’t his area of expertise, yet he’ll do anything to find the answers and protect his growing family. Trust is becoming difficult, so Kelvin goes to a man who has had no issue pushing for answers ─ Agent Fallows. The last thing he expects is to find out that Magnus is his fated mate. 
  The search for Big Foot leads right back to an old nemesis: Andromeda. The battle is on to stop the heinous acts that have been happening right under the noses of the shifter council.  
  Kelvin #5 is a paranormal gay romance with a protective leopard who will stop at nothing to uncover the truth and a Kraken who learns strength comes in many forms. This is the fifth and final book in the Tangled Tentacles Series. HEA is guaranteed, and the Epilogue will hint at what is to come in the future for these two authors.

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  The Race to the Top

  Nazir Afzal

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  A New Statesman ‘most anticipated title of the year’ 
  ‘Compelling.’ David Lammy MP 
  ‘Refreshing,’ Pragya Agarwal 
  A powerful intervention roundly debunking the myth of progress in racial equality — particularly in the workplace — and offering a blueprint for the future. 
  Have you ever wondered why, as Britain becomes more diverse, so many of our leaders come from the same narrow pool? Can it be acceptable in 2023 that there are no ethnic minority chief constables, only one CEO in the top 50 NHS Trusts and no permanent secretaries in the civil service? 
  Nazir Afzal knows what it’s like to break the glass ceiling, challenge prejudice and shake up predominantly white institutions. Born in Birmingham to first generation Pakistani immigrants, he was the first Muslim to be appointed as a Chief Crown Prosecutor and the most senior Muslim lawyer in the Crown Prosecution Service. 
  His insights into the UK’s relationship with race and power have driven him to demand answers to an age old question around Britain’s diversity failings: why does ethnic minority talent continue to be side-lined? Deploying bristling polemic and presenting an ambitious blueprint to unlock Britain’s hidden potential, this book hears from high-profile ethnic minority leaders to discover the hurdles they had to overcome and what changes are needed to make a difference. 
  Containing interviews with leaders across all sectors, Nazir provides the most detailed examination to date of the prejudice holding our leading institutions and industries back. In doing so it forcefully confronts stale leadership orthodoxies and argues that power in Britain does not have to look exactly the same as it always has done. It’s time to welcome the new wave of diverse leadership talent that Britain is crying out for 
  In his best-selling autobiography, Afzal presents a compelling case for the need to break down the barriers of discrimination and prejudice. His insights into the cultural and social dynamics of Britain's institutions offer a blueprint for a more diverse and inclusive leadership. 
  For fans of Her Honour Wendy Joseph Qc (Unlawful Killings), Akala (Natives), Laurence Rees (The Nazi Mind), The Secret Barrister (Nothing But The Truth), and Sarah Langford (In Your Defence). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Assertiveness Made Easy - Stand...

  50 50minutes

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  Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about developing your assertiveness with this straightforward guide.Virtually all of us have struggled with assertiveness at one point or another, and the prospect of standing up for ourselves at work, in relationships or even in our families can be daunting. Fortunately, with a little practice we can hone our communication skills to ensure that our needs are respected, learn to express our needs and beliefs without fear and reach compromises that satisfy everyone involved.In just 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand why you are struggling to assert yourself• Eliminate the negative thoughts that are undermining your self-esteem• Communicate clearly and effectively in any situationABOUT 50MINUTES.COM|HEALTH AND WELLBEING The Health and Wellbeing series from the 50Minutes collection is perfect for anyone looking to be healthier and happier in their personal life. Our guides cover a range of topics, from social anxiety to getting ready for a new baby, and provide simple, practical advice and suggestions to allow you to reduce stress, strengthen your relationships and increase your wellbeing.

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  Lincoln But Trump - Narrative...

  PhD Randy Olson

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  THE NARRATIVE DIAGNOSIS: I have some bad news for you — your AF (AND Frequency) is a bloated 3.8%, your N.I. (Narrative Index, BUT/AND ratio) is an anemic 4. There’s a real risk of you boring an audience to death. 
  The ABT Narrative Template, already famous for its use in “Cat Herding" and “silo busting," now has two very powerful metrics — the AF and the NI. 
  In this ground-breaking and original book, Lincoln But Trump, Randy Olson introduces a whole new quantitative component to both narrative structure and, crucial for today’s world, messaging. 
  Here, for the first time ever, are two very simple but powerful “narrative metrics” that now make possible the “narrative diagnosis” of content. The metrics do for storytelling the same thing a doctor does to assess your health — i.e. they tell you if you have a problem. 
  Is it quackery for simpletons? A fair question, but just look at the simple patterns that emerge, starting with the metrics for the legendary 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debates. The data are as clear as "night and day" (the same comparison a reporter used to describe the two candidates). The results have been sitting there waiting to be discovered for 160 years. 
  It’s a whole new way to look at messaging and narrative strength for both the political and historical worlds. 
  - Park Howell, Host, The Business of Story Podcast 
  Following the basic ABT (And, But, Therefore) form that Olson has been researching for 15 years, he outlines the need for a quantitative approach. He introduces the two metrics, then applies them to the novel idea of, “Narrative Forensics” in which hypotheses can be tested by calculating the two metrics for various materials. 
  Using the two narrative metrics Olson shows how you can diagnose your own narrative strength, then work to improve it. 
  Download the appendices at http://abtnarrative.com or https://abtagenda.substack.com

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  The Reign of Terror -...

  Amara Blackwood

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  The Reign of Terror did not emerge suddenly; rather, it was the result of years of social unrest, economic hardship, and political turmoil that set France on a course toward radicalization. The fall of the Ancien Régime, combined with growing revolutionary fervor, laid the foundation for the bloodshed that would follow. By understanding the conditions that gave rise to the Reign of Terror, we can better grasp the motivations of those who sought to reshape France through violence and fear. 
  The collapse of the Ancien Régime was driven by deep-seated inequalities between the ruling elite and the common people. For centuries, French society had been structured into three estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners. While the first two estates enjoyed privileges and wealth, the Third Estate—comprising peasants, laborers, and the emerging bourgeoisie—bore the burden of heavy taxation and economic hardship. As Enlightenment ideas of liberty and equality spread, resentment toward the monarchy and aristocracy grew, igniting a revolutionary spirit among the oppressed classes. 
  Economic turmoil exacerbated tensions as France faced a severe financial crisis. Decades of war, extravagant spending by the monarchy, and a failing tax system left the country on the brink of collapse. The situation worsened in the late 1780s when poor harvests led to widespread food shortages. Soaring bread prices, the staple of the common people’s diet, fueled anger and desperation. As hunger and poverty gripped the nation, the belief that radical change was necessary gained momentum. In 1789, King Louis XVI, unable to resolve the crisis, convened the Estates-General, an assembly of representatives from all three estates. However, when the Third Estate was denied equal representation, they broke away and formed the National Assembly, marking the first significant challenge to monarchical authority.

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