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  The Box with the Sunflower Clasp...

  Rachel Meller

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  Rachel Meller was never close to her aunt Lisbeth, a cool, unemotional woman with a drawling Viennese-Californian accent, a cigarette in her hand. But when Lisbeth died, she left Rachel an intricately carved Chinese box with a sunflower clasp. Inside the box were photographs, letters and documents that led Rachel to uncover a story she had never known: that of a passionate Jewish teenager growing up in elegant Vienna, who was caught up by war, and forced to flee to Shanghai.
  
  
  Far from home, in a strange city, Lisbeth and her parents build a new life - a life of small joys and great hardship, surrounded by many others who, like them, have fled Hitler and the Nazis. 1930s Shanghai is a metropolis where the old rules do not apply - a city of fabulous wealth and crushing poverty, where disease is rife, and gangsters rub shoulders with rich emigrés; where summer brings unspeakable heat, and winter is bitterly cold; and where European refugees build community and, maybe, a young woman can find love.
  
  
  Set against a backdrop of the war in the Far East, The Box with the Sunflower Clasp is a sweeping family memoir that tells the hidden history of the Jews of Shanghai. Rachel Meller writes with elegance and insight as she examines what it means to survive, and what the legacy of displacement and war might mean for the generation that comes afterwards.

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  Speak Your Truth: A...

  Chloe Harper

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  It is a practical and empowering resource that is designed to help you communicate more effectively, gain self-confidence, and establish healthy boundaries in all aspects of your life. "Speak Your Truth: A Comprehensive Guide to Assertiveness Training" allows you to do all of these things. The ability to communicate one's demands and desires while simultaneously respecting the rights of others is a skill that many people struggle to learn. The key to making this happen is assertiveness. 
  Beginning with an awareness of what assertiveness actually is and how it varies from passive and aggressive actions, this book supplies a straightforward and step-by-step method for the development of assertive communication. For the purpose of speaking with self-assurance, you will learn how to practice self-affirmation, how to overcome the fear of confrontation or rejection, and how to enhance your self-esteem. 
  In addition to this, it delves into the fundamental methods that are necessary for establishing and preserving personal and professional boundaries, coping with challenging conversations, and navigating assorted social situations. This guide will provide you with the tools necessary to advocate for yourself, speak your mind, and cultivate relationships that are healthier and more balanced. It will empower you with practical advice, real-world examples, and exercises that you can put into action. 
  If you want to enhance your communication skills in a variety of contexts, including at work, in personal relationships, and in everyday circumstances, "Speak Your Truth" is your comprehensive guide to leading a more genuine and assertive life.

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  Work without Hope

  Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you nine different recordings of Work without Hope, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, in honor of Labor Day. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of September 3rd, 2006.

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  Crazies to the Left of Me Wimps...

  Bernard Goldberg

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  In Crazies to the Left of Me, Wimps to the Right, Goldberg speaks for the millions of Americans who are saying: Enough! Enough of lunatics like Rosie O'Donnell who think ""Radical Christianity"" is ""as big a threat to America as Radical Islam."" Enough of the hyperbolic liberal rhetoric comparing Bush to Hitler and Abu Ghraib to a Saddam Hussein torture chamber. And please, enough of the military-hating crazies who run San Francisco!  
  But Goldberg has also had it with hypocritical Republicans who say they're for small government but then spend our hard-earned tax money like Imelda Marcos in a shoe store. He's also had it with weak and timid Republicans who won't stand up and fight against racial preferences, too afraid that the Al Sharptons and Jesse Jacksons of the world will call them bigots. In plain English, he's had it with Republicans who are afraid to be conservative! The 2006 election was a wake-up call, he warns, and if the wimps on the Right fail to regain their courage, recover their principles, and reclaim their sense of fiscal responsibility, the crazies on the Left just might win the White House in 2008.

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  Chaste Mimosa - The Psychology...

  Terence McMullen

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  Propositions about artificial intelligence are being debated seriously in the 21st Century, but machines, unlike plants, are not even living organisms.
  So, are plants sentient beings, like humans? Do they feel? Can they communicate?
  Plant sentience is a subject that has intrigued mankind over the ages - from the ancient Greeks, Plato and Aristotle, through to modern day philosophers and psychologists.
  In this extraordinary book, Australia's Dr Terence McMullen presents an engaging, systematic and thorough study of plant psychology.
  The aim of this work is to bring together and organize the contentions of serious students of plant life who argue that there are objective grounds for plant psychology.
  Chaste Mimosa: The Psychology of Plants is a compelling and essential book for all thinkers, students and teachers of psychology, philosophy, physiology, plus all disciplines related to the study of plants.

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  Brief History of Napoleon...

  Scott Matthews

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  Ready to unravel the complexities of one of history's most iconic military leaders? Curious about the rise and fall of a man who shaped the face of Europe? Fascinated by the blend of genius, ambition, and hubris that defines a legendary emperor? 
  A Brief History of Napoleon Bonaparte dives deep into the life of the man who rose from Corsican obscurity to become the Emperor of the French. This book is more than a biography; it's a vivid narrative of power, conquest, and downfall. As you flip through the pages, you'll journey alongside Napoleon through the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars, witnessing his soaring triumphs and crushing defeats. 
  Inside this Engrossing Exploration of Napoleon's Saga, you'll discover: 
  - The remarkable rise of Napoleon Bonaparte from a young artillery officer to the Emperor of France. 
  - Insightful analysis of Napoleon's military strategies, innovations, and the battles that defined his legacy. 
  - The intricate political and social landscape of Europe that Napoleon both exploited and reshaped. 
  - The personal life of Napoleon, including his relationships, ambitions, and his ultimate exile. 
  - The complex legacy of Napoleon, examining how his rule changed Europe and influenced global history. 
  - Rare historical accounts and imagery that breathe life into the era of Napoleon. 
  - The enduring fascination with Napoleon Bonaparte and his impact on modern leadership and strategy. 
  Whether you're a student of history, a fan of military strategy, or simply intrigued by the story of a man who dreamed of ruling the world, this book is a must-read. Delve into the heart of Napoleon's empire, explore the causes of his downfall, and discover the eternal legacy of a figure who continues to fascinate scholars and enthusiasts alike. 
  Come inside to embark on a journey through the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, a journey that is as captivating as it is educational, revealing the man behind the legend.

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