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  Such a Woman - The Life of...

  Paula Webb

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  In researching for the book, Mobile Under Siege, author Paula Lenor Webb, came across a woman unlike any other who lived in the 1800s. Octavia Walton LeVert, living in the wealth and wilds of the expanding United States, influenced those around her. Paula realized how fascinating this story was and set out to discover more. After five years of traveling, visiting archives, and private collections, Paula Webb has written the true story of a woman ahead of her time.

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  Letters from the Land of Cancer

  Walter Wangerin

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  In this unabridged audio download of Letters from the Land of Cancer, award-winning writer Walter Wangerin Jr. offers his profound insights into the greatest challenge we face: confronting our own mortality.“Shortly after the cancer had been diagnosed I began writing letters to the members of my immediate family, to relatives and to lifelong friends. The following book will consist mostly of those letters. They will invite you into my most intimate dancing with the cancer, even as that partner and I have over the last two years swung each other around the tiled floors of ballrooms and bathrooms. Dizzy still, and day by day, I sat and wrote: This is what I’m feeling right now. This is what I think.…”From afternoon to afternoon of radiation, Wangerin wrote about confronting his mortality, about living with the messiness of undone tasks and bodily weakness. He wrote about the medical procedures he endured, the wild mood swings that unbalanced his days, and the fragilities and strengths of the relationships that surrounded him.The unabridged audio download of Letters from the Land of Cancer is made up of these writings. Cadenced within the letters are Wangerin’s eloquent meditations derived from his pastoral experiences with the faithful passage of death to life. Seldom has the great adventure of life and death been as beautifully presented as it is in this testimony to faith, love, and the shocking reality of hope.

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  Waking the Giant: Inside the...

  Gregg Evans, Matt Maher, Tyrone...

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  The true story of one football club's astonishing return to the top 
  Featuring exclusive interviews with Jack Grealish, John McGinn, Ollie Watkins, Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa, along with many other key figures 
  Aston Villa are Europa League champions and cementing their place among England's elite — a club utterly transformed, and still rising. 
  But not so long ago the club was staring into the abyss. Locked in a cash crisis triggered by defeat in the Championship play-off final, one of English football's most historic and successful clubs stood on the brink of financial catastrophe. 
  Waking The Giant takes you inside one of the most extraordinary revival acts in modern football, from the last-minute takeover by billionaire duo Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens which saved the club, through the promotion and equally remarkable Premier League survival inspired by boyhood supporter Dean Smith, to the return to European football under Unai Emery — and the foundations laid for the triumphs that have followed. 
  To understand how Villa lifted a European trophy and reclaimed their seat at the top table of English football, you first need to understand the journey. This is where it began. 
  It is a tale of triumph plucked from the jaws of despair, several times over, with Villa frequently defying the odds to keep climbing — a club rebuilt from the ground up, piece by piece, until the unthinkable became inevitable. 
  From club record runs to great escapes from relegation and British record transfers, this is a rollercoaster ride not to be missed. 
  Featuring exclusive interviews with:Jack GrealishJohn McGinnOllie WatkinsTyrone MingsEzri KonsaAlbert AdomahDamian Vidagany, Director of Football OperationsJesus Garcia Pitarch, former sporting directorDean Smith, former managerKeith Wyness, former CEO 
  And dozens of other off-the-record conversations with key figures, managers, coaches, players and staff. 
  Waking The Giant, the latest non-fiction sports biography by Gregg Evans, is a must-read for all 21st-century football enthusiasts. Pre-order this upcoming bestseller to experience the thrilling recreation of Aston Villa's journey. 
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  FUELING - From Zero to $1 Billion

  Stephen L. Hightower

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  In FUELING: From Zero to $1 Billion, Stephen L. Hightower shares his extraordinary journey from cleaning baseboards in his family's janitorial business to building a billion-dollar petroleum empire. This inspiring memoir and business guide offers readers a front-row seat to Hightower's remarkable ascent in the competitive world of energy and entrepreneurship. 
  Hightower's story begins in Middletown, Ohio, where he learned the value of hard work and integrity from his parents. From these humble beginnings, he navigated racial barriers, financial challenges, and industry skepticism to establish Hightowers Petroleum Company, now a global player in the energy sector. 
  Through candid anecdotes and hard-won wisdom, Hightower reveals his strategies for success, including: 
  - The power of persistence and relationship-building in business 
  - Innovative financing techniques for entrepreneurs with limited resources 
  - Identifying and seizing opportunities in evolving markets 
  - Overcoming racial discrimination in the corporate world 
  - The importance of integrity and excellent customer service 
  Readers will gain invaluable insights into the petroleum industry, the challenges faced by minority-owned businesses, and the entrepreneurial mindset required to build a billion-dollar company from scratch. Hightower's "Four-Step Business Success Formula" provides a blueprint for aspiring entrepreneurs across any industry. 
  More than just a business book, FUELING is a testament to the power of vision, tenacity, and the unwavering belief in one's abilities. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or simply seeking inspiration, Hightower's remarkable story will fuel your drive for success.

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  The Red Battle Flyer

  Manfred von Richthofen

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  Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 – 21 April 1918), also widely known as the Red Baron, was a German fighter pilot with the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) during World War I. He is considered the top ace of that war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories.Originally a cavalryman, Richthofen transferred to the Air Service in 1915, becoming one of the first members of Jasta 2 in 1916. He quickly distinguished himself as a fighter pilot, and during 1917 became leader of Jasta 11 and then the larger unit Jagdgeschwader 1 (better known as the "Flying Circus"). By 1918, he was regarded as a national hero in Germany, and was very well known by the other side.Richthofen was shot down and killed near Amiens on 21 April 1918. There has been considerable discussion and debate regarding aspects of his career, especially the circumstances of his death. He remains perhaps the most widely known fighter pilot of all time. This recording is a short autobiography of Manfred von Richthofen. For information, the Ordre Pour le Mérite, was also known by the flyers as The Blue Max. (Summary by Wikipedia and Tom Weiss)

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  The Richest Man In Babylon

  George S. Clason

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  The Richest Man in Babylon, based on "Babylonian parables", has been hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In simple language, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. A celebrated bestseller, it offers an understanding and a solution to your personal financial problem. Revealed inside are the secrets to acquiring money, keeping money, and making money earn more money. This original edition has the original language, content, and message from George S. Clason as intended in 1926. It's all here, uncensored.

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