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  Becoming a Cosmopolitan - What...

  Jason D Hill

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  The philosopher and author of Beyond Blood Identities offers a new paradigm of persona freedom and moral self-possession. As a Jamaican immigrant arriving in the United States at the age of twenty, Jason Hill noticed how often Americans identified themselves in terms of race and ethnicity. He observed, for example, the reluctance of West Indians to joins 'black causes' for fear of losing their identity. He began to ask himself what sort of world he wanted to live in, a quest that in time led him to the idea of the cosmopolitan.   In Becoming a Cosmopolitan, Jason D. Hill argues that we need a new understanding of the self. He revives the idea of the cosmopolitan, the person who identifies the world as home. Arguing for the right to forget where we came from, Hill proposes a new moral cosmopolitanism for the new millennium.

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  A Patriot's Promise - Protecting...

  Jr. Senior Master Sergeant...

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  An inspiring memoir of promises kept, overcoming obstacles, and what it means to sacrifice for others, written by a Special Warfare Operator with the Air Force.When Israel “DT” Del Toro, Jr.'s Humvee rolled over a roadside IED in Afghanistan, he had one thought as he lost consciousness: I have to keep the promise I made to my dad. DT was orphaned at the age of fourteen, and on the night before his father died, he repeated the promise his dad required: “Take care of your brothers and sisters.”Throughout his childhood and into adulthood, DT indeed looked after his younger brother and sisters, even to his own detriment and sacrifice. When he enlisted in the Air Force, progressing in ranks as a skilled marksman calling airstrikes, his promise extended to his brothers and sisters in the Air Force, his fellow soldiers and brothers-in-arms.When DT was injured in action, he lay in a coma for three months with third-degree burns on 80% of his body. He nearly died three times, and doctors predicted – if he survived – he would forever breathe with a respirator and never walk again. DT pushed through every limit to his full recovery, and he became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force.DT's promise to his dad extends now to his fellow wounded warriors throughout the world, as he advocates for awareness and affecting change in public policy for wounded, injured, and ill soldiers. He is a patriot who has kept his promise and changed the world with the spirit of his heart, soul, body, and mind.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  Peninsula Campaign The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  As Union commander George McClellan moved the Army of the Potomac up the Peninsula in early 1862, the Union army still had a nearly 2-1 advantage in manpower, so Army of Northern Virginia commander Joseph E. Johnston continued to gradually pull his troops back to a line of defense nearer Richmond as McClellan advanced. In conjunction, the Union Navy began moving its operations further up the James River, until it could get within 7 miles of the Confederate capital before being opposed by a Southern fort. McClellan continued to attempt to turn Johnston’s flank, until the two armies were facing each other along the Chickahominy River. At this point, the Union army was close enough to Richmond that they could see the city’s church steeples, but they would come no closer. By the end of May, Stonewall Jackson had startlingly defeated three separate Northern armies in the Shenandoah Valley, inducing Lincoln to hold back the I Corps from McClellan. When McClellan was forced to extend his line north to link up with troops that he expected to be sent overland to him, Johnston learned that McClellan was moving along the Chickahominy River.  
  The fate of the Confederacy would hang in the balance that summer, and in addition to having a direct impact on the rest of the fighting in 1862, the Peninsula Campaign would remain in the minds of Union soldiers and leaders over the next few years. Lincoln’s frustrations with different generals in the Army of the Potomac led to his promotion of Ulysses S. Grant as chief of all armies ahead of the Overland Campaign of 1864. When the Army of the Potomac was thwarted at the Battle of the Wilderness in early May 1864, it found itself in a similar position as Hooker at Chancellorsville, McClellan on the Peninsula, and Burnside after Fredericksburg. Union soldiers got the familiar dreadful feeling that they would retreat back toward Washington, as they had too many times before. This time, however, Grant kept moving south.

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  Crow’s Feat

  Ken Casper

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  Jason remembers Colonel Bartholomew as a loudmouthed bigot and a drunk. Now the Colonel's been found dead with a knife in his back, and the Texas police think someone in Jason's family killed him. Jason Crow, double amputee and Vietnam War vet, has good reason to dislike the retired officer who bad-mouthed Jason's father and his African American business partner. But when Bartholomew calls late one night with a mysterious request that Jason come by his house, then turns up dead, Jason has to set his feelings aside. Clyde Burker, his old police nemesis and now head of the homicide division, doesn't want Jason meddling in yet another murder investigation, but Jason won't stay on the sidelines when Burker points a finger at Jason's own loved ones. As pieces of the truth begin to fall into place, Jason may well hold the key to unlocking the dangerous puzzle. CROW'S FEAT is the second book in Ken Casper's Jason Crow West Texas Mystery Series, giving readers another glimpse into the world of one of mystery fiction's most intriguing and unique crime solvers.

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  Life Reset - A proven 7-Day...

  Joanna Grace Hathaway

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  Do you feel trapped in routines that no longer serve you?
   
  Do you sense there’s more inside you—more potential, more clarity, more fulfillment—but you keep circling back to the same patterns?
   
  Do you crave a fresh start... but don’t know where to begin?
   
  It’s not about willpower. It’s about having a system. And more than anything, you need a Reset!
   
  
   
  Who is this book for?
  
   
  rebuilding after a breakup or loss,
  
   
  stuck in a job that drains you,
  
   
  longing for a deeper purpose, or
  
   
  simply ready to stop living on autopilot...
  
  
   
  This book is your companion—a practical guide to rediscovering direction and designing a life that truly feels like your own. It will help you uncover the blind spots that keep you stuck, and teach you how to shift—not just your habits, but your identity and perspective. 
   
  
   
  What makes this reset different?
   
  Modern transformation doesn’t rely on willpower alone. You now have tools to accelerate change. From biohacking your energy through sleep, light, and nutrition... to reducing cognitive clutter with AI and intentional design—this reset blends ancient self-awareness with modern intelligence.
   
  
   
  Why This Book Now?
   
  You don’t have to burn out to begin again. You don’t need permission to shift course.
   
  With four decades of practical wisdom, this guide consolidates the most effective methods—saving you years of trial and error.
   
  This reset isn’t about chasing an ideal. It’s about meeting your life as it is—imperfect, beautiful, possible—and stepping into your next chapter with grace, clarity, and courage.

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  Introduction to Hebrew Poetry An

  Stephen B. Reid

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  Gain an insider''s understanding of biblical poetry through these special lectures. Through 12 information-filled lectures, Professor Reid will introduce you to the poetry of the Christian Bible and enhance your appreciation and understanding of scripture. Gain fresh insight into the Bible! Professor Reid begins with an introduction to Biblical poetry and explains its importance in Biblical history and world literature. You will examine works such as the victory songs of biblical books of Exodus and Judges, the laments in Hebrew narrative, such as 1 Samuel 1, as well as the Song of Songs and the book of Lamentations. In these books, you will examine the erotic Hebrew poetry as well as the city lament traditions.  With the guidance of the gifted Professor Reid, you will develop a better understanding and appreciation of Hebrew poetry as well as its significance in Christian literature and spirituality. You will also learn about the rhetorical devices used in Hebrew poetry, such as meter, line, and parallelism.  In An Introduction to Hebrew Poetry, you will spend time examining the many literary types and collections found in the Psalter, such as the hymns of the Psalms. The hymns give a beautiful and informative glimpse of the view of God in Hebrew poetry. Additionally, the personal laments of the Psalms will help us explore the role of the individual and the nature of the worshipping community of the Psalms. We will also explore the pilgrim psalms, the songs of Zion, and the hallelujah psalms.This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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