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  Small Victories in a Great Big...

  John H. Canfield

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  An incredible journey of traumatic near-death moments, day to day drudgery, amusing situations, and brushes with greatness in World War II. 
   
   
   
  Life for a World War II paratrooper was grave and perilous; John H. Canfield's experience was no different. However, this young man found himself in so many crazy—sometimes humorous—situations that he almost forgot about how dangerous it was. 
   
   
   
  Filled with pranksters and superiors full of bravado and an unfortunate brush with racial bigotry with a fellow African American soldier, Canfield shares his many stories from basic training and jump school. But his best stories are from the war. From having to translate a dinner for an inebriated superior using his scant French, to getting chewed out by none other than General George S. Patton, Canfield shares a wealth of experiences from his WWII tour of the European theater. 
   
   
   
  In Small Victories in a Great Big War, John H. Canfield shows that half the battle is surviving, and that he did. With bravery and flair, Canfield returned home to Connecticut with more than a few amusing anecdotes. 
   
   
   
  More than seventy-five years after the end of World War II, John H. Canfield's stories are now shared with the world.

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  Lost Boys - A Personal Journey...

  James Bloodworth

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  Rarely has there been a more confusing time to be a man. This uncertainty has spawned an array of bizarre and harmful underground subcultures, collectively known as the manosphere, as men search for new forms of belonging. 
   
  In Lost Boys, James Bloodworth delves into these underground worlds and asks where have they come from? Why are so many men susceptible to the sinister beliefs these groups promote? What does the emergence of these communities say about Western society? And what can we do about it? In the course of his journey he meets incels, enlists on a bootcamp for so-called 'alpha males', and speaks to modern day Hugh Hefners using social media to broadcast their jet set lifestyles to millions of followers. 
   
  Combining compulsive memoir with powerful reporting, fascinating international case studies, data, cultural analysis and history, Lost Boys is an essential guide to the crisis in contemporary masculinity.

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  Social Contract The - Jacques...

  Jean-Jacques Rosseau

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  The Social Contract  is a 1762 French-language book by the Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The book theorizes about the best way to establish a political community in the face of the problems of commercial society, which Rousseau had already identified in his Discourse on Inequality (1755). 
  The Social Contract helped inspire political reforms or revolutions in Europe, especially in France. The Social Contract argued against the idea that monarchs were divinely empowered to legislate. Rousseau asserts that only the people, who are sovereign, have that all-powerful right.

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  Khalsa Butt Na Manne Koi Part- 2...

  Edited by: Parmjeet Singh Gazi,...

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  Book: Khalsa Butt Na Manne Koi Part-2 
  Edited By: Parmjeet Singh Gazi, Ravinderpal Singh 
  Khalsa But Na Maane Koi Part- 2 is a thoughtful and important book that explains why idol worship is not allowed in Sikhism. The book includes a collection of articles written by different Sikh writers and scholars. These articles talk about how Sikh history, teachings of the Gurus, and Gurbani clearly say that Sikhs should not use statues or pictures for worship. 
  Khalsa But Na Maane Koi Part- 2 gives answers to new ideas that try to bring idol worship into the Sikh community. The writers use strong examples from Sikh scriptures and history to explain why such practices go against Sikh beliefs. The book is edited by Parmjeet Singh Gazi and Ravinderpal Singh, who have carefully chosen articles that are full of useful information and references. 
  The main message of this book is to stay true to Sikh values and to avoid any practice that changes the original path shown by the Gurus. The book helps readers understand the difference between true Sikh practice and ideas that have come from outside.If you want to learn more about Sikh beliefs or understand why idol worship is not part of Sikhism, this book is a great book to read. It is simple, clear, and based on facts. Get your copy and reconnect with the true teachings of Sikhism.

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  Diligence - The Spirit of Hard...

  Esther Jameson

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  Diligence is the steady commitment to putting in consistent effort, and it forms the foundation of every successful endeavor. It is not merely about working hard but about investing heart and mind into every task, regardless of its scale or significance. This chapter explores the essence of diligence, emphasizing that it goes beyond the pursuit of perfection and is more about the persistent, day-to-day practice of excellence. 
  At its core, diligence is an attitude that encourages individuals to remain engaged and proactive. It involves setting clear intentions, planning, and executing tasks with a mindful focus. The diligent person recognizes that challenges and obstacles are inevitable, yet they view each setback as an opportunity for growth rather than a barrier to progress. This mindset transforms mundane tasks into building blocks for personal and professional development. 
  Understanding diligence means recognizing its impact on the overall quality of work. It requires the discipline to resist shortcuts and the temptation to settle for mediocrity. A diligent approach is characterized by thoroughness, reliability, and a willingness to take on responsibility. It means being accountable for one’s actions and continuously striving to improve. With diligence, the process of learning and mastery becomes a journey rather than a destination.

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  Get Speaking Gigs Now - Learn...

  Leisa Reid

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  Would You Like to Get Booked, STAY Booked & Attract Your Ideal Clients as a Speaker?  
  Are you a speaker or want to become one, but don't know how to get SPEAKING GIGS or how to MONETIZE your talk? I share some of my favorite SPEAKING SECRETS that I've used to book and deliver over 500 speaking engagement inside this book!  
  1) Get Your Talk Ready to Rock 
  2) Create Your Ideal Speaking Gig Pipeline 
  3) Monetize Your Speaking Engagements 
  4) Systems to Getting Asked Back Again & Again 
  5) Speaker Sheet Development You'll Need 
  6) Keeping Your Speaking Gig Pipeline FULL 
  7) Scripts for Getting Booked & Staying Booked

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