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  Poverty by America: Book Summary...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Poverty, by America, by Matthew Desmond.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Matthew Desmond.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  Why does poverty persist in the wealthiest nation in the world? Poverty, by America takes listeners on a powerful journey to uncover the systems, policies, and choices that sustain inequality in the United States. With a critical yet hopeful lens, the author reveals how poverty is not an inevitable condition but a deliberate outcome of exploitation, exclusion, and prioritizing wealth over welfare.
   
  Through compelling stories, hard-hitting data, and bold analysis, this audiobook explores the hidden architecture of poverty—from exploitative housing markets and stagnant wages to systemic exclusion from healthcare, education, and justice. It also tackles the provocative question: Who benefits from poverty? The answer will challenge listeners to rethink their understanding of inequality and their own role in perpetuating it.
   
  But Poverty, by America is more than a diagnosis—it’s a call to action. The author outlines proven solutions to reduce poverty and invites listeners to become “poverty abolitionists,” advocating for systemic change and justice. This audiobook is a clarion call for those who believe in creating a society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
   
  Perfect for anyone seeking clarity on one of today’s most pressing issues, Poverty, by America inspires hope and action. It’s not just about understanding poverty—it’s about fighting it.

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  Just Another Slice - A Foster...

  Dr. Sharon Zaffarese-Dippold,...

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  Every foster child deserves a voice. This is mine. 
  In Just Another Slice, nine-year-old Sarah Bailey tries to survive in a family full of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse while at the same time trying to protect her younger brother Curtis. Sarah learns that asking for Just Another Slice of toast is not the only thing in her life she will be denied. Yet, in a world full of cruelty, she finds kindness and happiness in the most unsuspecting people, places, and things. 
  Sarah and Curtis’s foster care story is based on actual events about Dr. Sharon Zaffarese-Dippold and her brother, Carl. In this book, Sarah and Curtis learn they are foster children. Join their journey of laughter, pain, hope, and resiliency. You will see, hear and feel what Sarah and Curtis does throughout this sad and inspiring story of not just surviving but thriving.

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  Fight for North America The: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  Jamestown is remembered today because the settlement did survive through the hardships and go on to serve as the capital of the English colony for much of the 17th century. Likewise, the English would forge a settlement in Massachusetts Bay that also maintained tenuous relations with nearby natives. But while conflicts between settlers and natives remain well known, some of the European conflicts in North America have been overlooked, including England’s competitions with Spain and the Netherlands. When the West India Company, which presided over Dutch trade in the Americas, was created in 1621, a little settlement at the tip of Manhattan began to both grow and falter. When Willem Kieft arrived as director in 1638, it was already a sort of den of iniquity, full of “mischief and perversity,” where residents were given over to smoking and drinking grog and beer. Under Kieft’s reign, more land was acquired mostly through bloody, all-but-exterminating wars with the Native American population, whose numbers also dwindled at the hands of European-borne diseases.  
  	On September 13, 1759, a battle was fought on the Plains of Abraham outside the old city of Quebec that was one of the turning point battles in world history. Thanks to the British victory and the events that followed, Canada went from being a colony of France (New France) to being a colony of Great Britain, which permanently changed Canadian history. In many ways, the outcome of the battle brought about several American attempts to seize Canada during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, and ultimately it ensured that when Canada became an independent country, it was part of the British Commonwealth with an Anglophone majority and a Francophone minority. Frictions over cultural and political issues between the English Canadians and the Québécois, dating back to the battle, continue to impact the state of affairs in Canada today.  

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  Brazil's Economic Evolution -...

  Anya Solace

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  Brazil's economic history is a dynamic and complex tale shaped by diverse influences, from colonial exploitation to modern-day challenges and opportunities. As the largest country in South America, Brazil’s economic evolution has mirrored its political, social, and cultural transformations. This journey began with its colonial era under Portuguese rule, which laid the foundation for Brazil’s agricultural-based economy. Over the centuries, Brazil shifted from a colony dependent on sugar and gold to a rapidly industrializing nation, emerging as an economic powerhouse in Latin America. 
  The early economic landscape of Brazil was heavily reliant on natural resources, particularly agriculture. The Portuguese established vast sugar plantations along Brazil’s northeastern coast, utilizing enslaved labor from Africa. This system of exploitation became the backbone of the Brazilian economy for centuries. Later, the discovery of gold in the 18th century led to a gold rush that contributed significantly to Brazil's wealth, though it also exacerbated regional disparities and social inequalities. 
  As the 19th century unfolded, Brazil transitioned into an empire, and its economic structure shifted once again. Coffee became the dominant export, driving the expansion of the country’s agricultural economy. The development of railways and the establishment of coffee plantations in the southeastern regions played a critical role in consolidating Brazil’s position as a major global supplier. However, this period of growth was also marked by profound social and economic inequalities, particularly in the form of slavery, which continued until its abolition in 1888.

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  Underground City of Derinkuyu...

  Editors Charles River

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  Among all the early Iron Age people from the Near East who inherited the geopolitical vacuum of power left by the Sea Peoples invasions, the Phrygians are perhaps one of the most misunderstood. They built a powerful and wealthy kingdom, but were overshadowed by their more powerful and wealthier neighbors, the Lydians. From the early 7th century BCE until the middle of the 6th century BCE, the Lydians played an important role in the history of the eastern Mediterranean region as they took on the role of middleman between the empires of the Near East and the emerging Hellenic civilization in Greece. From their capital in Sardis, the Lydian kings traded and made alliances and war with numerous kings, tyrants, and generals, which ultimately cemented their role as a brief but historically important people and kingdom in the ancient world.  
  	It seems that around this time, one of the most unique sites in antiquity was being constructed in central Turkey, an archaeological mystery modern scholars have only recently begun to uncover. Known as Derinkuyu in the Turkish language, the archaeological site is as expansive as any other in Turkey, but its expanse is more vertical than horizontal, which is what makes it so unusual. The lost city of Derinkuyu descends to depths of nearly 300 feet under the wind-swept cliffs and rock formations of the otherwise desolate region known as Cappadocia. Cappadocia’s landscape looks otherworldly, windswept, and unlivable in places, and if not for modern technologies, including electricity, sanitation, and irrigation, it surely would be considered inhabitable by many people.  
  	More recently, Derinkuyu has caught the attention of tourists, while academics have started to ask serious questions about this important site. Recent studies of Derinkuyu have helped illuminate how a city able to house 20,000 or more people could exist in antiquity, particularly with regard to logistics.

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  The Art of Happiness - twelve...

  Dr Dimitrios Papadimitriadis

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  How can we create a life filled with happiness, meaning, and balance?  
  Drawing on his deep understanding of the human psyche and years of experience as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Dimitris Papadimitriadis takes us on a transformative journey of self-discovery. 
  With warmth and humanity, this book explores the power of thought, the importance of authenticity, the liberation of forgiveness, and other essential principles that lead to a truly fulfilling life. 
  A practical guide with twelve illuminating steps, enriched with real-life stories and grounded in scientific insight. Written in a clear, engaging style, it distills profound wisdom into a concise and accessible read—rich in substance yet refreshingly simple. 
  Happiness is not an unattainable dream—it is an art we can all learn to master.

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