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  Human Trafficking - Modern-Day...

  Marcus Klein

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  Human trafficking is one of the gravest human rights abuses of our time, affecting millions of individuals across the globe. It is a hidden yet pervasive crime that exploits people for labor, sex, and other forms of servitude. While often referred to as modern-day slavery, human trafficking encompasses a complex web of economic, social, and political factors that perpetuate its existence. This introduction aims to lay the foundation for understanding the scale, scope, and urgency of addressing this issue.  
    
  The global nature of human trafficking is staggering. Victims are often lured by false promises of employment, education, or a better life, only to find themselves trapped in cycles of exploitation. Traffickers prey on vulnerabilities such as poverty, lack of education, and unstable political environments, creating a system where victims are treated as commodities. According to the latest statistics, tens of millions of people are estimated to be living in conditions of forced labor or sexual exploitation, generating billions of dollars annually for criminal networks.  
    
  Despite increased awareness, human trafficking remains challenging to combat due to its clandestine nature. Victims are often invisible, hidden in plain sight, or silenced by fear and manipulation. The advent of technology has further complicated efforts to address trafficking, as perpetrators leverage online platforms to recruit, exploit, and evade detection. This underscores the urgent need for innovative approaches to tackle the issue. 

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  American Invasions of Canada:...

  Editors Charles River

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  The United States and Canada today share the longest undefended border in the world, encompassing 5,525 after the U.S. purchased Alaska, and though they have long been allies, the border has not always been peaceful. During colonial times, generations of the British war with France meant generations of threats and of actual attacks by Canadian militia and allied Indians from New France. The British ended that threat from Canada by defeating France in 1763 and forever ending French rule in North America. When the 13 colonies rebelled against British rule, the Canadian colonies remained loyal, despite invitations from the American rebels and an invasion by American forces. When the Revolution ended, tens of thousands of Loyalists fled to Canada as refugees, strengthening loyalty to Britain. In the War of 1812, American forces again invaded Canada, and achieved several victories, but retreated in the face of British forces, a harsh climate and Canadian loyalty to Britain. 
  	Those were the last big invasions, but it took generations for the demilitarized border to become completely peaceful like it is today. Disenchanted Canadians, Canadian rebels and American sympathizers led incursions into Canada in the 1830s. The violence of the 1830s within Canada itself encouraged American groups to dabble, and Canadian radical reformers took refuge on the American side of the border as they plotted. 
  	Incursions over the border were strongly associated with attitudes regarding the British. Americans dedicated to democratic ideologies disliked the authoritarian way Canada was ruled and American Irish Catholics equated the social situation of Catholic French Canadians in Quebec with the conditions of Ireland under British rule. Confederates hoped to start a war between the Union and the British, to the benefit of the Confederacy. And American war planners anticipated a war with the British Empire, seeing Canada as a kind of hostage.

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  History Hiding Around Broadway -...

  Teale Dvornik, James Monroe...

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  Go behind the scenes of the Great White Way with this illustrated guide to the Theater District’s hidden history--an essential book for your explorations of the district from a seasoned Broadway guide. Broadway is one of New York’s greatest treasures, and where there is treasure, there is a backstory. When it comes to Broadway, that backstory is fittingly juicy, dramatic, and unexpected. And no one knows these hidden histories like Teale Dvornik, who has been leading Broadway fans on tours of the theater district since 2017. With her immense knowledge and passion for the theater, Dvornik now takes readers on her one-of-a-kind tour of Broadway, “stopping” at each of the 41 theaters to tell us fun facts, lesser-known history, ghost tales, and interesting stories about actors, performances, stage flukes, blunders, and more, involving the biggest names and productions in theater history.  Learn about the Tiffany chandeliers of the Belasco Theater, the trove of hidden jewels at the Gershwin (which houses years of history from the beloved musical Wicked), and the impresarios and players who influenced Broadway. Readers will also learn the fascinating back stories of theater myths, legends, and traditions. Where did the stage ghost light come from? What started the tradition of intermissions? Which theaters have secret connecting hallways? And much, much more!  Along the way, Teale takes detours to explain stage lingo and dives into some of Broadways most popular shows, including CATS, Hello, Dolly!, and Rent. 

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  Global Disasters - The...

  Marcus Klein

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  The world is increasingly vulnerable to a wide array of disasters, both natural and man-made, that threaten our lives, economies, and ecosystems. These crises, which range from catastrophic earthquakes to the far-reaching impacts of climate change, have become more frequent, intense, and interconnected. While the planet has always been subject to the forces of nature, human activity has amplified many of these events, while also introducing new, unprecedented risks. Natural disasters, like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods, have become an inevitable part of the global landscape, but they are now exacerbated by the ongoing environmental degradation we’ve caused. Likewise, man-made calamities, from industrial accidents to nuclear disasters, have demonstrated how human innovation can have disastrous consequences when not properly managed. 
    
  The interwoven nature of these crises has led to a compounded sense of urgency. Events like pandemics, which have a devastating impact on public health, can be worsened by the social and economic disarray that follows a natural or political disaster. The global interconnectivity in the age of globalization means that no disaster remains confined to one region; effects ripple across borders, affecting distant countries and societies. With climate change creating new uncertainties, the boundaries between natural and man-made disasters are becoming increasingly blurred. Rising temperatures contribute to more severe weather events, droughts, and wildfires, while deforestation, industrial pollution, and resource depletion are accelerating these destructive trends.

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  Dare - Book summary

  Barry McDonagh

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  Book summary by Loudly, this is an abridged version of the original title. 
   
  "Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks" is a transformative guide that offers a groundbreaking approach to overcoming anxiety and panic attacks. This book empowers readers with practical and effective techniques to face and conquer their fears. The author introduces the DARE response, a four-step process designed to help individuals interrupt the anxiety cycle, face their fears head-on, and ultimately achieve lasting relief. With a focus on building resilience and confidence, the book is filled with real-life stories, exercises, and actionable advice to support readers in their journey toward a calmer, more fulfilling life.

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  The Strong Within Us

  J. A. Boulet

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  A struggle. A war. The past. Would you recover?Nathan Olason picks up the pieces of his life in 1893 and becomes a devoted father and grandfather. Except something from his past is holding him back.When his grandson, Mike, announces that he is joining the Great War, Nath fears the worst. Armed and deadly, his grandson hones his marksmanship skills to a perfection not seen in any other soldier. But once Mike arrives at Vimy Ridge, France, with the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade, the biggest fight of his life has only begun.Feeling helpless to stop this dangerous chain of events, Nath flees to a place that he thought was his salvation but turns into something else; an old weathered cottage that holds the key to his future.Follow in the footsteps of heroes.Be vulnerable.Would you recover?

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