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  Wait Five Minutes - Weatherlore...

  Shelley Ingram, Willow G. Mullins

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  The weather governs our lives. It fills gaps in conversations, determines our dress, and influences our architecture. No matter how much our lives may have moved indoors, no matter how much we may rely on technology, we still monitor the weather. Wait Five Minutes: Weatherlore in the Twenty-First Century draws from folkloric, literary, and scientific theory to offer up new ways of thinking about this most ancient of phenomena. 
   
   
   
  Weatherlore is a concept that describes the folk beliefs and traditions about the weather that are passed down casually among groups of people. From detailing personal experiences at picnics and suburban lawns to critically analyzing storm stories, novels, and flood legends, contributors offer engaging multidisciplinary perspectives on weatherlore. 
   
   
   
  As we move further into the twenty-first century, an increasing awareness of climate change and its impacts on daily life calls for a folkloristic reckoning with the weather and a rising need to examine vernacular understandings of weather and climate. Weatherlore helps us understand and shape global political conversations about climate change and biopolitics at the same time that it influences individual, group, and regional lives and identities. We use weather, and thus its folklore, to make meaning of ourselves, our groups, and, quite literally, our world.

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  Tribes of the Americas - A...

  Days of History

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  Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the rich and diverse heritage of the indigenous peoples of America!  
  This book offers an enlightening and comprehensive account of the unique histories, cultures, and contributions of Native Americans throughout time. 
  As you delve into this fascinating exploration, you'll discover the incredible stories and legacies that have shaped the world we know today. This book promises to captivate and educate, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the resilience and cleverness of these incredible people. 
  Key features of the book include: 
  • An in-depth and immersive narrative that spans centuries: From the earliest indigenous societies to modern-day Native American communities, this book offers a sweeping account of the evolution of indigenous cultures, traditions, and ways of life. 
  • A celebration of the richness and diversity of Native American heritage: Through detailed accounts of customs, beliefs, and artistic expressions, our book showcases the unparalleled beauty and complexity of these ancient civilizations. 
  • Fascinating insights into the lives of famous Native American figures: Learn about the influential leaders, warriors, and visionaries who have left an indelible mark on history and helped shape the course of events in America and beyond. 
  Don't miss out on this enlightening and inspiring journey through the rich heritage and culture of indigenous peoples! Secure your copy today, and begin an unforgettable adventure that will transport you through time and unveil the incredible stories of the first Americans.

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  We Were Once a Family - A Story...

  Roxanna Asgarian

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  One of Literary Hub's most anticipated books of 2023"Narrator Suehyla El-Attar gives an impassioned performance that enhances the touching, terrifying tale of social injustice and systemic failure. Her delivery is compelling and clear, evoking a captivating listening experience from this true-crime tragedy."- Library JournalThe shocking, deeply reported story of a murder-suicide that claimed the lives of six children—and a searing indictment of the American foster care system.On March 26, 2018, rescue workers discovered a crumpled SUV and the bodies of two women and several children at the bottom of a cliff beside the Pacific Coast Highway. Investigators soon concluded that the crash was a murder-suicide, but there was more to the story: Jennifer and Sarah Hart, it turned out, were a white married couple who had adopted the six Black children from two different Texas families in 2006 and 2008. Behind the family's loving facade, however, was a pattern of abuse and neglect that went ignored as the couple withdrew the children from school and moved across the country. It soon became apparent that the State of Texas knew very little about the two individuals to whom it had given custody of six children—with fateful consequences.In the manner of Adrian Nicole LeBlanc's Random Family and other classic works of investigative journalism, Roxanna Asgarian’s We Were Once a Family is a revelation of vulnerable lives; it is also a shattering exposé of the foster care and adoption systems that produced this tragedy. As a journalist in Houston, Asgarian became the first reporter to put the children’s birth families at the center of the story. We follow the author as she runs up against the intransigence of a state agency that removes tens of thousands of kids from homes each year in the name of child welfare, while often failing to consider alternatives. Her reporting uncovers persistent racial biases and corruption as children of color are separated from birth parents without proper cause. The result is a riveting narrative and a deeply reported indictment of a system that continues to fail America’s most vulnerable children while upending the lives of their families.A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

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  The Uranium Club - Unearthing...

  Miriam E. Hiebert, Timothy W. Koeth

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  Tim Koeth peered into the crumpled brown paper lunch bag; inside was a surprisingly heavy black metal cube. He recognized the mysterious object instantly—he had one just like it sitting on his desk at home. It was uranium metal, taken from the nuclear reactor that Nazi scientists had tried—and failed—to build at the end of World War II. This unexpected gift, wrapped in a piece of paper inscribed with a few cryptic but crucial lines, would launch Koeth, a nuclear physicist and professor, and his colleague Miriam Hiebert, a cultural heritage scientist, on an odyssey to trace the tale of these cubes—two of the original 664 on which the Third Reich had pinned their nuclear ambitions. 
   
   
   
  From Werner Heisenberg and Germany's nuclear program to the Curies, the first family of nuclear physics, to the Allied Alsos Mission's infiltration of Germany to capture Nazi science to the renegade geologists of Murray Hill scouring the globe for uranium, the cubes are lodestars that illuminate a little-known—and hugely consequential—chapter of history. 
   
   
   
  The cubes are physical testimony to the stories of the German failure, and the successful American program that launched the world into the modern nuclear age, and the lessons for modern science that the contrast in these two programs has to offer.

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  Coping with ADHD and Anxiety -...

  Dave Budinski

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  Coping with ADHD and Anxiety: Building Resilience and Unlocking Strategies to Conquer ADHD and Anxiety ChallengesEmbark on a journey towards resilience and well-being with "Coping with ADHD and Anxiety: Building Resilience and Unlocking Strategies to Conquer ADHD and Anxiety Challenges." In a world that can often feel overwhelming, this audiobook serves as your comprehensive guide to not only understanding but conquering the unique challenges posed by ADHD and anxiety.Discover empowering strategies to build resilience, navigate daily obstacles, and foster a sense of calm amidst the whirlwind of thoughts. From unlocking mindfulness techniques to developing personalized coping mechanisms, this audiobook provides a roadmap for individuals seeking to thrive in the face of ADHD and anxiety.Expertly curated and compassionately narrated, this audiobook combines practical insights, evidence-based strategies, and real-life anecdotes to guide you towards a more balanced and fulfilling life. Whether you're navigating these challenges personally or supporting someone who is, this audiobook is a beacon of guidance, offering a holistic approach to conquer the hurdles of ADHD and anxiety.Unlock the potential for resilience, reclaim control over your life, and embrace a journey towards well-being with "Coping with ADHD and Anxiety." It's time to conquer challenges and emerge stronger on the other side.

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  The Peanut Factory

  Deborah Price

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  A coming-of-age memoir about a young woman and her friends squatting in abandoned houses in London in the late 70s during the emerging counterculture scene.
  Set in South London (Crystal Palace), Deborah mingled with some of the biggest names to emerge from the scene. She booked The Damned's first show, served pints to Johnny Rotten, and attended a backyard gig from King Kurt.
  Squat life was sex, drugs and punk rock but it wasn't all fun and games. The Peanut Factory shows Deborah navigating a male-dominated scene, moving every few months and living with drug dealers, sex workers, people on the run, and working-class kids like her.
  Despite the chaos, the squatters were a family. They were kids creating their own rules. Making art. Living life on the fly. The Peanut Factory is an ode to the youthful rebellion of the 1970s and to London itself.
  'A window into a time of raw energy and rough edges, Deb Price paints a vivid picture of life in the squats of South London. By turns amusing and alarming, but always engaging, we accompany a teenager as she navigates her way to womanhood in a sub-culture on the margins.' - Allie Rogers, author of Little Gold and Tale of a Tooth

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