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  Franklyn: A Path of Twisting...

  Richard Cliff

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  Franklyn was born into a gritty north of England town. His expected path through life would have him live out his years in the manner of that town's baseline existence. But it wasn't to be.Perhaps he was pre-selected to break rank so that bigger dreams could be fulfilled. Whatever the prime force may have been, he was to know a different life.Perhaps, too, the corridors of our own reality are flimsier than we believe! On the other side of the wall may lie another path.  As Franklyn himself discovers, a perceived reality can be as real as reality itself.

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  Unwelcome Guests - A History of...

  Steven J. Diner, Harold S. Wechsler

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  In Unwelcome Guests, Harold S. Wechsler and Steven J. Diner argue that discrimination in college admissions has a long and troubling history in the US. Institutions of higher learning have vigorously sought to shape their mission and the experiences of their undergraduate students by paying careful attention to race and religion in admissions decisions. Wechsler and Diner explore how American colleges and universities sought to restrict enrollment of students they considered undesirable. How, they ask, did these practices change over time? And how did underrepresented students cope with this discrimination—and with the indifference, bare tolerance, or outright hostility of some of their professors and peers? 
   
   
   
  Tracing the efforts of people from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and religious groups to attend mainstream colleges, Wechsler and Diner also look at how these students fared after graduation, paying particular attention to Black women and men. Unwelcome Guests illuminates a critically important aspect of the history of American colleges and universities but also addresses policy debates about affirmative action and racial/ethnic diversity in colleges today. This profound history of the limits on college access over decades of discrimination helps listeners recognize and understand the role of race in the history of American higher education.

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  Human Nature

  Julie S. Paschold

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  The poems in Human Nature offer a stunning and tender ecology. It’s impossible to turn away from the awe and beauty, even as the poems also engage in playfulness and grief and resistance. In these deeply spiritual poems, the body is intricately bound to the natural world. As readers of this work, we can feel both the immense power and smallness of our human hands trembling in each shimmering line. 
  —Stacey Waite, author of Butch Geography 
  Embodying a rainbow of emotions, the poetry of Paschold grounds the reader to the world around them and those that inhabit it, big and small. 
  —Joel Sartore Photography - Office Staff 
  Julie Paschold takes a bold swing right in the title of her collection Human Nature, the delineation of which has been the prime ambition of literary folks since the first someone put pen to paper. Even, or especially, when “[w]e thin-skinned hairless beings” look outside ourselves at spiders and crocodile icefish, we also hold up a mirror in order to study our own reflection. Who can’t at times identify with “a prairie vole, / popcorn of the prairie, / . . . everything is out to eat me”? And it’s not just our fellow critters we see ourselves in: Even “[t]he sky has a sliver caught in her thumb.” It's this commonality which drives the poems and helps us understand where and how we fit in. 
  —JV Brummels, author of All the Live-Long Day

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  Notes From The Alchemist - 85...

  M Salek

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  Discover 85 insights about living your life well! 
  If you are a fan of Paulo Coelho or The Alchemist, or even if you just enjoy parables or are passionate about personal growth and self care, this book is for you. Get your copy now to get started. 
  LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE THROUGH LIFE'S JOURNEY BETTER. 
  This book can help you:Develop more self awarenessCultivate inner peace and self loveHelp develop self-care habitsInspire self actualizationDevelop your spiritualityDeal with life’s challenges betterHelp you think deeper about what matters in lifeAnd a whole lot more. 
  There are lots of reasons why it will be a smart idea for you to get this book, but those are just some of the main ones. 
  Get more insights into Coelho’s famous parable, including practical tips on how to actually use them to improve your life! 
  Side note: If you loved Paulo Coelho’s "The Alchemist" (of if you’re even just a fan of self improvement), this is a must-read. 
  Who is this book for:Anyone who is passionate about personal growth and developmentAnyone interested in spiritualityAnyone interested in self-awareness and actualizationAnyone studying The Alchemist (this can act as a great The alchemist book summary and study guide)Fans of Paulo Coelho’s inspirations, ideas & books (if that’s you, you will especially love the Paulo Coelho quotes!) 
  If you fit one or more of the above descriptions, this book is for you. 
  Learn about life, mindset, failure, success, and growth from one of the greatest parables ever written. This is a must-read for any and all personal growth enthusiast, or anyone who wants to improve their life. 
  Get your copy now to get started.

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  Saratoga and Yorktown: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  At the end of 1776, the American war effort was on the verge of collapse, and despite Washington’s success at Trenton, the British were confident that they could quell the rebellion in 1777. That winter, the British planned a complicated campaign in which British armies from Canada and New York would strike out across New England and link up, with the goal of cutting off the Northern colonies. Indeed, 1777 did prove to be the pivotal year of the war, but not in the way the British intended. 
  In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin was sent by Congress to France to attempt to secure a critically needed alliance. Franklin was an ideal choice for Enlightened France, which revered Franklin for his scientific accomplishments and his known reputation as a brilliant man. Franklin had also been a diplomat before the Revolution, spending several years in London on behalf of the colonies. However, the French refused to provide more than arms and money throughout 1777, until they learned in December 1777 about Saratoga and Burgoyne’s surrender. With that news, French King Louis XVI entered into a formal military alliance with the United States, and in February 1778, France joined the war. 
  Yorktown was a former tobacco trading post now in decline, not much bigger than a large village. But Yorktown was tucked away on the northern edge of the York peninsula in rural Virginia, and in 1781 it became the site of a brief siege between two small armies, fought with all the decorum and formality of 18th century European warfare. As he made his dispositions at Yorktown in September 1781, he had every reason to expect another British success. The ensuing siege panned out rather differently. On October 19, 1781, for just the second time during the war (the other at Saratoga), an entire British field army surrendered to the rebel patriots.

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  Laches - What Is Courage? –...

  Plato, Tim Zengerink

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  What if true courage wasn’t the absence of fear—but the wisdom to know when to face it? 
  In Laches, Plato explores the meaning of courage through a powerful conversation between Socrates and two Athenian generals. The dialogue begins with a question about military training—but quickly becomes a deeper philosophical inquiry into the nature of bravery. 
  This modern translation makes Plato’s wisdom approachable and relevant, offering a timeless guide to understanding virtue, strength, and leadership. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	A Philosophical Definition of Courage – More than fearlessness, courage is examined through reason and reflection 
  •	Socratic Inquiry Meets Real-World Experience – Generals Laches and Nicias weigh in with lived wisdom 
  •	A Modern, Engaging Translation – Clear and thoughtful, bringing ancient ideas into today’s world 
  •	A Conversation About Raising Virtuous People – Explore courage in war, in parenting, and in personal character 
  Discover how Laches offers insights into bravery that go far beyond the battlefield—and into the heart of moral life.

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