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  Right from Wrong: My Story of...

  Jacob Dunne

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  A powerful story about hope, humanity, and the possibility of change 
  In 2011 Jacob Dunne threw a single punch that ended another man’s life. Sentenced to prison for manslaughter, he served fourteen months of a custodial sentence. On his release, he found himself homeless, unemployed and struggling to find a sense of purpose. But with the help of others, and with the encouragement of his victim’s parents, he managed to get his life back on track. 
  Right From Wrong follows the course of Jacob’s life, beginning on a council estate in Nottingham. Beset by problems at home and at school, Jacob drifted into drug-related gang culture, drinking heavily and fighting for fun before a fateful night changed the course of his life. Unflinching in its account of Jacob’s guilt and shame, this book will reveal how Jacob used the experience to turn things around. He has been actively involved with Restorative Justice programmes including the Forgiveness Project, has reconciled with those he has hurt, has earned a first-class degree in Criminology and become a husband and father. 
  Jacob’s story is in some ways unique, but it is also reflective of the experiences of young working-class men and boys across the country. By reflecting on his story, he hopes he might help people to avoid the kind of mistakes he made. In the process he points to the societal reforms needed in order to avoid an endless cycle of criminality and hopelessness. 
  Right From Wrong is a deeply humane and honest book, and an unflinching look at men’s mental health and emotions at a time when our awareness of these things is of crucial importance. 
  Jacob Dunne's Right From Wrong is a deeply personal and inspirational autobiography that delves into the societal issues of crime and law. This top-rated memoir is a testament to the power of self-help and societal reform, making it a must-read for those interested in social issues. 
  For fans of Joel Mciver (Fathers, Brothers, and Sons), Chris Ayres (Trust Me, I'm Dr Ozzy), Dave Grohl (Beast), Nikki Sixx (The Heroin Diaries), and Mick Wall (Like a Bat Out of Hell). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Pandemic Reckoning: Unmasking...

  Orson Brackley

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  Pandemic Reckoning: Unmasking the Failures of Public Health 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations ⭐⭐ 
  Are you ready to advance your understanding of public health and uncover the crucial lessons learned during the pandemic? 
  Search no more!  
  This audiobook is your ultimate guide to exploring the critical insights on mental health and resilience amid public health crises. With this knowledge, you will be empowered to engage in meaningful discussions and apply what you've learned. 
  Updated for the latest insights and findings. 
  Key features of this comprehensive resource: 
  - In-depth examination of the failures of public health during the pandemic 
  - Thorough explanations of mental health implications during crises 
  - Effective strategies for resilience and coping 
  Our audiobook sets itself apart by providing extensive coverage of topics essential for grasping the complexities of public health failures. Each concept is examined with care, ensuring a deep understanding. 
  This is an independent resource, not affiliated with any official health organization, created solely for your benefit. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and accessible language, "Pandemic Reckoning" guarantees seamless flow between ideas. Say goodbye to complicated jargon; embrace clear, precise, and insightful content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your copy, and embark on a journey to enhanced awareness about public health failures!

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  How the New Deal Built Florida...

  David J. Nelson

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  Countering the conventional narrative that Florida's tourism industry suffered during the Great Depression, this book shows that the 1930s were the starting point for much that characterizes modern Florida's tourism. David Nelson argues that state and federal government programs designed to reboot the economy during this decade are crucial to understanding the state today. 
   
   
   
  Nelson examines the impact of three connected initiatives—the federal New Deal, its Civilian Conservation Corps program (CCC), and the CCC's creation of the Florida Park Service. He reveals that the CCC designed state parks to reinforce the popular image of Florida as a tropical, exotic, and safe paradise. The CCC often removed native flora and fauna, introduced exotic species, and created artificial landscapes that were then presented as natural. Nelson discusses how Florida business leaders benefitted from federally funded development and the ways residents and business owners rejected or supported the commercialization and shifting cultural identity of their state. 
   
   
   
  A detailed look at a unique era in which the state government sponsored the tourism industry, helped commodify natural resources, and boosted mythical ideas of the "Real Florida" that endure today, this book makes the case that the creation of the Florida Park Service is the story of modern Florida.

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  Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow - Haunts...

  Sam Baltrusis

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  Chilling Tales of the Hudson Valley Nestled on the banks of the Hudson River, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown are steeped in history and ghost lore. Famous for Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the storied Westchester region also has a dark history of witches, spies, and pirates. Rumors of Headless Horseman sightings surge during spooky season while visitors flock to the Valley's haunted hot spots like the Old Dutch Church and the famed writer's Sunnyside home. Join author and journalist Sam Baltrusis on a bone-chilling journey through the streets of Sleepy Hollow as he breathes new life into the legendary village?s long-departed souls.

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  Eye for Genius An: James Brand...

  Kerry Sutherland

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  A middle aged author declining in popularity. An up and coming literary agent with an eye for genius. A partnership that would forge a prodigious legacy in American literature.  
  Henry James was a middle-aged author who had established himself on a transatlantic scale when he employed James Brand Pinker as his literary agent in 1898. The changing preferences of a growing audience of readers along with James’s self-defeating practice of shifting from publisher to publisher, rather than adhering to the trade courtesy of remaining loyal to one house, were making the author’s efforts to keep his work in print increasingly difficult; bringing Pinker, who managed the literary business of over 100 authors including Stephen Crane, H.G. Wells, Joseph Conrad, and Jack London, into the picture made it possible for James to maintain a presence before the reading public to an extent that would have been impossible without the agent’s assistance. 
  Pinker’s involvement was vital to the continuance of James’s career, as his later works and the New York Edition proved difficult material to place. The agent’s role as the mediator of conflict between the commercial writer and literary artist, positions that James had difficulty reconciling, had considerable influence on the shape of James’s later career and thus the way in which the author is remembered; James’s legacy is therefore clearly tied to Pinker’s efforts. 
  Using correspondence between Pinker, James, and the primary publishers of James’s material from 1898 until Pinker’s death in 1922, along with secondary works addressing the agent’s endeavors during this period, this volume demonstrates the link between Pinker’s work and James’s continued presence in print, both during the author’s lifetime and after his death.

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  Zen Howl - Revealing This One...

  Dosho Port, Natalie Goldberg

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  Zen howl is the sound of our masks falling away, teaches Natalie Goldberg. When the masks we hide behind wither and die, there is immediate intimacy between ourselves and the world. This hint of intimacy of touching something out of reach is what ignites our longing to write and our desire to practice meditation. 
  On Zen Howl, the bestselling author of Writing Down the Bones (published in eight languages and more than 1,000,000 sold) joins Zen teacher Dosho Port to explore the natural (and sometimes unnatural) connections between writing and Zen. 
  Rich with teachings and exercises gathered by these two insightful teachers over the past 25 years, Zen Howl will show you how to drop your mask and witness in even the briefest moments of your life, a whole world waiting to be expressed. 
  You are invited to join Natalie Goldberg and Dosho Port to examine:  •  Resistance — using it to your advantage instead of letting it stop you  •  Clear intention, steadfastness, joy, and rest — four structures of Zen that can be assimilated into your writing practice  •  How to recognize "first thoughts" and gain the courage to express them, and much more

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