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  Pat Conroy's Lowcountry - A...

  Lynn Seldon

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  Discover the landscapes, culture, and communities that shaped one of the South?s most beloved literary voices through an immersive journey across South Carolina?s storied Lowcountry. From the tidal marshes and historic streets of Charleston to the quiet charm of Beaufort, readers are invited to explore the places that inspired a lifetime of storytelling by Pat Conroy. This engaging history and travel narrative highlights the region?s rich heritage, coastal beauty, and vibrant culture while tracing the author?s deep personal connection to the communities he called home.
  Follow the path through beloved Lowcountry destinations including Fripp Island, St. Helena Island, and Daufuskie Island?locations that appear frequently in Conroy?s novels and memoirs. The journey also explores formative chapters of his life, from his time as a cadet at The Citadel to his years teaching in Beaufort County schools and on remote coastal islands.
  Blending literary history, regional storytelling, and practical travel inspiration, this richly detailed guide offers readers a unique perspective on the South Carolina Lowcountry. Along the way, it highlights historic landmarks, Gullah Geechee heritage, scenic waterways, renowned coastal cuisine, and authentic local experiences that continue to define this extraordinary region.
  Author Lynn Seldon details this unforgettable literary and historical journey through the places, people, and traditions that shaped Conroy?s enduring connection to the Lowcountry. ?

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  Mortimer and the Witches - A...

  Marie Carter

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  Under the pseudonym Q. K. Philander Doesticks, P. B., humor writer Mortimer Thomson went undercover to investigate and report on the fortune tellers of New York City's tenements and slums. When his articles were published in 1858, they catalyzed a series of arrests that scandalized and delighted the public. In Mortimer and the Witches, author Marie Carter examines the lives of these marginalized fortune tellers while detailing Mortimer Thomson's peculiar and complicated biography. 
   
   
   
  Nineteenth-century fortune tellers offered their clients answers to all questions in astrology, love, and law matters. Yet Doesticks saw them as the worst of the worst. His investigative reporting aimed to stop unsuspecting young women from seeking the corrupt soothsaying advice of these so-called clairvoyants and to expose the absurd predictions of these "witches." 
   
   
   
  Carter views these stories of working-class, immigrant women with more depth than Doesticks's mocking articles. She presents them as three-dimensional figures rather than the caricatures. 
   
   
   
  Mortimer and the Witches offers new insight into the neglected histories of working-class fortune tellers and the creative ways that they tried to make a living.

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  Pandemic Politics - The Deadly...

  Sara Wallace Goodman, Thomas B....

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  This audiobook narrated by Katherine Fenton explores how the politicization of the pandemic endangers our lives—and our democracy
  
  COVID-19 has killed more people than any war or public health crisis in American history, but the scale and grim human toll of the pandemic were not inevitable. Pandemic Politics examines how Donald Trump politicized COVID-19, shedding new light on how his administration tied the pandemic to the president's political fate in an election year and chose partisanship over public health, with disastrous consequences for all of us.
  
  Health is not an inherently polarizing issue, but the Trump administration's partisan response to COVID-19 led ordinary citizens to prioritize what was good for their "team" rather than what was good for their country. Democrats, in turn, viewed the crisis as evidence of Trump's indifference to public well-being. At a time when solidarity and bipartisan unity were sorely needed, Americans came to see the pandemic in partisan terms, adopting behaviors and attitudes that continue to divide us today. This book draws on a wealth of new data on public opinion to show how pandemic politics has touched all aspects of our lives—from the economy to race and immigration—and puts America's COVID-19 response in global perspective.
  
  An in-depth account of a uniquely American tragedy, Pandemic Politics reveals how the politicization of the COVID-19 pandemic has profound and troubling implications for public health and the future of democracy itself.

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  Oral History - A Very Short...

  Douglas A. Boyd

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  This Very Short Introduction is a general introduction to oral history from the interview to the archive. Douglas A. Boyd examines the oral history interview, recording techniques and strategies, technologies for making oral history accessible, and the legal and ethical implications throughout the work of oral history. Boyd also pays special attention to the role of the archive and the importance of memory. Equally important, this book also examines the world of digital possibilities for utilizing oral history for scholarly, public, community, and personal use.An area of explosive interest and growth, oral history is a complex discipline not just sequestered to storytelling. The interview is a complex combination of strategy and flexibility, remembering and forgetting, narrative and silence, and cannot escape individual biases and perspectives. This book offers listeners a comprehensive and concise overview of oral history from one of the most important figures in the field.

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  Timeless Wisdom of Epictetus...

  Andrew Weston, Epictetus Epictetus

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  Get ready to immerse yourself in the enduring power of Epictetus’ Stoic philosophy, brought to life by the strong, masculine voice of a rugged outdoors philosopher, also known as "the rucking philosopher." This audiobook isn’t just a recitation—it’s a bold journey into the timeless lessons of resilience, inner strength, and true freedom. 
  Epictetus’ wisdom offers profound guidance for today’s turbulent world. This modernized version makes his teachings more accessible, while preserving the depth of his philosophy. As you listen, you’ll feel as though you’re trekking alongside a philosopher through life’s rocky and rough terrain—listening to the wisdom of the ancients. All the while rekindling your connection with your civilizational origins and gaining insight from the teachings of Epictetus on how to navigate life’s challenges with a steadfast mind. 
  This audiobook bridges ancient wisdom with modern struggles, guiding you through life’s complexities with clarity and conviction. Whether you’re dealing with personal loss, professional hurdles, or seeking purpose, Epictetus’ guidance becomes a practical toolkit for living well. 
  Let the commanding, grounded narration inspire you to find peace, power, and purpose—no matter what life throws your way.

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  Florida's New Deal Parks and...

  Keri Watson

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  Author Keri Watson guides readers on a tour through New Deal era Sunshine State parks and post office murals. Even before the stock market crash on October 29, 1929, the Florida economy was depressed from two major hurricanes, a citrus export embargo, and the collapse of the real estate market. Florida desperately needed the relief promised by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal and actively participated in and benefited from a number of federally sponsored initiatives during the Great Depression. These programs were aimed at what the president termed "Relief, Recovery, and Reform," and they impacted every sector of society from banking and farming to art and architecture. This collection offers a detailed look at the state parks and post offices built in Florida between 1931 and 1946. Looking at Florida's Depression-era parks and post offices in concert elucidates the ways in which the natural and built environments work together to constitute the cultural landscape and provides insight into the role of the federal government in Florida's construction as an exotic and tropical paradise.

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