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  Murder on the Inside - The True...

  Catherine Fogarty

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  Shortlisted for the Speaker's Book Award • Shortlisted for The Brass Knuckles Award for Best Nonfiction Crime Book
  		 
  “You have taken our civil rights—we want our human rights.”
  		 
  On April 14, 1971, a handful of prisoners attacked the guards at Kingston Penitentiary and seized control, making headlines around the world. For four intense days, the prisoners held the guards hostage while their leaders negotiated with a citizens’ committee of journalists and lawyers, drawing attention to the dehumanizing realities of their incarceration, including overcrowding, harsh punishment and extreme isolation. But when another group of convicts turned their pent-up rage towards some of the weakest prisoners, tensions inside the old stone walls erupted, with tragic consequences. As heavily armed soldiers prepared to regain control of the prison through a full military assault, the inmates were finally forced to surrender.
  		 
  Murder on the Inside tells the harrowing story of a prison in crisis against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in the history of human rights. Occurring just months before the uprising at Attica Prison, the Kingston riot has remained largely undocumented, and few have known the details—yet the tense drama chronicled here is more relevant today than ever. A gripping account of the standoff and the efforts for justice and reform it inspired, Murder on the Inside is essential reading for our times.

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  Useful Junk

  Erika Meitner

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  A master of documentary poetry, Erika Meitner takes up the question of desire and intimacy in her latest collection of poems.In her previous five collections of poetry, Erika Meitner has established herself as one of America’s most incisive observers, cherished for her remarkable ability to temper catastrophe with tenderness. In her newest collection Useful Junk, Meitner considers what it means to be a sexual being in a world that sees women as invisible—as mothers, customers, passengers, worshippers, wives. These poems render our changing bodies as real and alive, shaped by the sense memories of long-lost lovers and the still thrilling touch of a spouse after years of parenthood, affirming that we are made of every intimate moment we have ever had. Letter poems to a younger poet interspersed throughout the collection question desire itself and how new technologies—Uber, sexting, Instagram—are reframing self-image and shifting the ratios of risk and reward in erotic encounters.With dauntless vulnerability, Meitner travels a world of strip malls, supermarkets, and subway platforms, remaining porous and open to the world, always returning to the intimacies rooted deep within the self as a shout against the dying earth. Boldly affirming that pleasure is a vital form of knowledge, Useful Junk reminds us that our selves are made real and beautiful by our embodied experiences and that our desire is what keeps us alive.

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  ATOMIC HABITS 10-Minute Summary...

  James Cleary

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  This book by James Clear offers an approach rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and sociology to help people build positive habits and eliminate negative ones. Its core premise is that habits are the foundation of success, and that small, incremental changes can lead to significant improvements in one’s life. 
  Beyond their personal impact on identity and success, Atomic Habits also raises broader questions about the role habits play in shaping societies and cultures. While Clear focuses on individual development, his principles can be applied collectively. For example, what would happen if governments, businesses, or communities intentionally designed environments that encourage good habits at scale? Behavioral architecture is already in use in some areas—like walkable city design or waste reduction through nudging strategies—but its full potential remains largely untapped. 
  Another underexplored aspect is how digital technology affects habit formation. In a world where algorithms influence what we see, read, and buy, our habits are no longer purely personal choices—they’re shaped by systems designed to maximize our engagement. This raises a critical question: how can we regain control over our behavior in such a hyperconnected environment? 
  Habits are valuable when they fit the context, but what happens when that context changes? A habit that’s beneficial today might become irrelevant—or even harmful—tomorrow. Real mastery isn’t just about building habits; it’s also about knowing when to adapt or let them go. 
  Ultimately, the book reminds us that the power to change lies in our hands—not in sweeping decisions, but in the small, consistent actions we take each day. Over time, those actions shape who we become and what we achieve. 
    
    
   

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  The Chinese Dragon

  L. Newton Hayes

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  The Chinese Dragon by L. Newton Hayes is a compelling exploration of the mythical creature that has long symbolized power, wisdom, and prosperity in Chinese culture. Written in the early 20th century, this insightful study draws upon folklore, religious beliefs, visual arts, and first-hand accounts to paint a vivid picture of the dragon’s enduring significance in Chinese tradition. Hayes examines the creature's diverse roles—from divine guardian to celestial force—while contrasting its revered image in the East with the often fearsome depiction in Western mythology. Blending academic scholarship with cultural storytelling, this audiobook offers listeners an enlightening journey through the historical, symbolic, and spiritual dimensions of one of humanity’s most iconic legendary beings.

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  Meditate - Your Plain & Simple...

  Lynne Lauren

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  This Plain & Simple guide will help you be more mindful, relieve daily stress, and find clarity. Headspace for happiness is a few quiet moments away.   Meditation is a practice that calms the mind and the body in a natural way. Its aim is to quiet or still the mind, which leads to calm awareness without the interference of troublesome thoughts. Meditation can help you focus, relax, and cope with life’s twists and turns.  Meditation is a wise and helpful primer for this popular practice. Lynne Lauren not only explains why it is important to meditate but also demonstrates how simple meditation can be for the average person. It can be done anywhere by anyone, and you don’t have to sit on the floor or stand on your head. In addition, she provides a brief overview of the different types of meditation, along with more than fifty guided meditations and visualizations that can be used in different circumstances to reach particular goals. Covered are topics such as:  Why you should meditate  How to clear negativity and baggage from your mind  How to make your meditation practice a habit you enjoy  Meditating with nature Meditation is a lovely introduction for anyone who wishes to slow down, de-stress, and discover how rich life can be! This book was previously published as Meditation Plain & Simple.

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  A Grotesque Animal

  Amy Lee Lillard

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  At the age of forty-three, Amy Lee Lillard learned she was autistic. She learned she was part of a community of unseen women who fell through the gaps due to medical bias and social stereotypes. 
   
   
   
  A Grotesque Animal explores the making, unmaking, and making again of a woman with an undiagnosed disorder. How did a working-­class background and a deep-rooted Midwest culture of silence lead to hiding in plain sight for decades? How did sexuality and anger hide the roots of trauma among the women in her family? And what does it mean to be a queer, disabled, aging woman, a descendant of wild but tamed mothers and a survivor of the things patriarchy inflicts? 
   
   
   
  Through wide-ranging styles and a combination of personal storytelling and cultural analysis, Lillard dissects anger, sexuality, autistic masking, bodies, punk, and female annihilation to create a new picture of modern women.

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