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  North to Boston - Life Histories...

  Blake Gumprecht

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  Between World War II and 1980, tens of thousands of Black people moved to Boston from the South as part of the Great Migration, one of the most consequential mass movements of people in American history. Black migration from the South transformed the city, as it did urban areas across the country. North to Boston is the first book to examine that important subject. 
   
   
   
  Blake Gumprecht traces the history of this migration and explores its impacts in greater depth through the lives of ten individuals, each the subject of one chapter. Those chapters are short biographies based on extensive interviews by the author and are told in an engaging style that reflects the author's background as a journalist. 
   
   
   
  The ten people featured came from six southern states. They fled racism, limited opportunity, and hopelessness, and moved north in pursuit of better jobs, equal treatment, and greater freedom. They settled in neighborhoods such as Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan. They worked as teachers, factory workers, welders, and security guards. Their stories are emblematic of the experiences of Black people everywhere who left the South, and provide a rare glimpse into the lives of ordinary people living in one city's Black community.

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  Meditations of Marcus Aurelius:...

  Marcus Aurelius

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  Dive into the profound wisdom of Stoic philosophy with "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Stoic Principles for Self-Improvement" by Marcus Aurelius, now available as a transformative audiobook. In this timeless work, listeners will discover the insightful reflections and practical teachings of one of history's greatest Stoic philosophers. 
  As the narrative unfolds, listeners will be guided through Marcus Aurelius's personal journal entries, offering a rare glimpse into the inner thoughts and struggles of a Roman Emperor. Through his meditations on virtue, resilience, and the impermanence of life, Marcus Aurelius provides invaluable insights on how to live a life of purpose, integrity, and inner peace. 
  Perfect for listeners seeking guidance on personal growth and self-improvement, this audiobook delivers a compelling performance that will inspire and empower you to cultivate a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Whether you're facing challenges in your personal or professional life, "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius" offers timeless wisdom to help you navigate life's complexities with clarity and resilience. 
  So, if you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and unlock the secrets to living a life of virtue and tranquility, start listening to "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius" today and experience the transformative power of Stoic philosophy. Start Listening to "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius" today!

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  Small Medium Large - How...

  Colleen A. Dunlavy

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  We live in a world of seemingly limitless consumer choice. Yet, as every shopper knows without thinking about it, many everyday goods—from beds to batteries to printer paper—are available in a finite number of "standard sizes." What makes these sizes "standard" is an agreement among competing firms to make or sell products with the same limited dimensions. But how did firms—often hotly competing firms—reach such collective agreements? 
   
   
   
  In exploring this question, Colleen Dunlavy puts the history of mass production and distribution in an entirely new light. She reveals that, despite the widely publicized model offered by Henry Ford, mass production techniques did not naturally diffuse throughout the US economy. On the contrary, formidable market forces blocked their diffusion. It was only under the cover of collectively agreed-upon, industry-wide standard sizes—orchestrated by the federal government—that competing firms were able to break free of market forces and transition to mass production and distribution. Without government promotion of standard sizes, the twentieth-century American variety of capitalism would have looked markedly less "Fordist." 
   
   
   
  Small, Medium, Large will make all of us think differently about the everyday consumer choices we take for granted.

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  How to Stop a Conspiracy - An...

  Sallust, Josiah Osgood

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  In 63 BC, frustrated by his failure to be elected leader of the Roman Republic, the aristocrat Catiline tried to topple its elected government. Backed by corrupt elites and poor, alienated Romans, he fled Rome while his associates plotted to burn the city and murder its leading politicians. The attempted coup culminated with the unmasking of the conspirators in the Senate, a stormy debate that led to their execution, and the defeat of Catiline and his legions in battle. In How to Stop a Conspiracy, Josiah Osgood presents a brisk, modern new translation of the definitive account of these events, Sallust's The War with Catiline. 
   
   
   
  In a taut, jaw-dropping narrative, Sallust combines juicy details about Catiline and his louche associates with highly quotable moral judgments and a wrenching description of the widespread social misery they exploited. Along the way, we get unforgettable portraits of the bitter and haunted Catiline, who was sympathetic to the plight of Romans yet willing to destroy Rome; his archenemy Cicero, who thwarts the conspiracy; and Julius Caesar, who defends the conspirators and is accused of being one of them. Complete with an introduction that discusses how The War with Catiline has shaped and continues to shape our understanding of how republics live and die, this volume makes Sallust's gripping history more accessible than ever before.

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  Empath Guide - A Complete Guide...

  Mind Change Academy

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  Do you know what Empathy is? Do you want to know how Empathy is done? 
  The ability to share and understand the feelings of another, however not all of us can claim that we are true Empaths. 
  Empathy is connection on a deeply personal level. When you share your energy with another you are showing your consideration for someone’s hurt, grief, loss, pain, anxiety and fear, or conversely their joy, harmony, balance, integrity and pleasure. All of these emotions and feelings are very strong energetically, and if you are a true Empath then you know all too well how strongly you can feel these emotions or experiences. 
  While you learn to discover how to utilize your gifts you will also learn how to protect yourself from other people’s energy. 
  If you are an Empath and you have not learned the best methods on how to work with your gift, then you may feel any or all of the following symptoms:Chronic fatigueInsomniaDepressionRegular feelings of guilt or shameFear, anxiety and doubtSensitivity to odors, bright lights and/or loud soundsFood or skin allergiesChronic pain in your joints and musclesFrequent colds or illnessesAnd many more 
  While reading through this list of symptoms did any of them stand out? 
  Are you able to recognize how being an Empath can cause some of these situations or symptoms in your life? 
  Do we have your attention now? Look no more! 
  Grab your copy today!

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  Forces at Work - How to Get What...

  Missy Shopshire

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  In Forces at Work, Missy Shopshire invites you to rediscover what really matters to you. 
  Are you stuck in a job or a situation that feels tired or that you no longer love? 
  Do you ever wonder if this is as good as it’s going to get? 
  Do you have untapped potential but lack the motivation to pursue it? 
  As competent and capable leaders, we can easily become misaligned with our true purpose. We want to make a difference, but as commitments and responsibilities pile up, we bury our own dreams and succumb to others’ expectations and the pressure to prove and perform. Defined by our responsibilities, we lose sight of who we really are, and any hope of a return seems to drift further away every year. 
  In Forces at Work, Missy Shopshire invites you to rediscover what really matters to you. 
  She offers proven methods to realign your life and your work by harnessing five key elements: 
  Purpose 
  Vision 
  Agency 
  Intention 
  Action 
  Empowered by new insight, you can reignite your motivation, open the door to exciting new opportunities, and inspire others by doing what you love.

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