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  The Race to the Top

  Nazir Afzal

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  A New Statesman ‘most anticipated title of the year’ 
  ‘Compelling.’ David Lammy MP 
  ‘Refreshing,’ Pragya Agarwal 
  A powerful intervention roundly debunking the myth of progress in racial equality — particularly in the workplace — and offering a blueprint for the future. 
  Have you ever wondered why, as Britain becomes more diverse, so many of our leaders come from the same narrow pool? Can it be acceptable in 2023 that there are no ethnic minority chief constables, only one CEO in the top 50 NHS Trusts and no permanent secretaries in the civil service? 
  Nazir Afzal knows what it’s like to break the glass ceiling, challenge prejudice and shake up predominantly white institutions. Born in Birmingham to first generation Pakistani immigrants, he was the first Muslim to be appointed as a Chief Crown Prosecutor and the most senior Muslim lawyer in the Crown Prosecution Service. 
  His insights into the UK’s relationship with race and power have driven him to demand answers to an age old question around Britain’s diversity failings: why does ethnic minority talent continue to be side-lined? Deploying bristling polemic and presenting an ambitious blueprint to unlock Britain’s hidden potential, this book hears from high-profile ethnic minority leaders to discover the hurdles they had to overcome and what changes are needed to make a difference. 
  Containing interviews with leaders across all sectors, Nazir provides the most detailed examination to date of the prejudice holding our leading institutions and industries back. In doing so it forcefully confronts stale leadership orthodoxies and argues that power in Britain does not have to look exactly the same as it always has done. It’s time to welcome the new wave of diverse leadership talent that Britain is crying out for 
  In his best-selling autobiography, Afzal presents a compelling case for the need to break down the barriers of discrimination and prejudice. His insights into the cultural and social dynamics of Britain's institutions offer a blueprint for a more diverse and inclusive leadership. 
  For fans of Her Honour Wendy Joseph Qc (Unlawful Killings), Akala (Natives), Laurence Rees (The Nazi Mind), The Secret Barrister (Nothing But The Truth), and Sarah Langford (In Your Defence). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  How to Recognize Toxic Thought...

  Olivia Werner

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  [How to Recognize Toxic Thought Patterns] delves deep into the intricate landscape of human consciousness, offering a lyrical and unflinching exploration of the ways our minds create and sustain patterns that both protect and constrain us. Through prose that mirrors the fluid, cyclical nature of thought itself, this illuminating work examines how toxic patterns disguise themselves as rationality, presenting as logical conclusions while quietly undermining our sense of self. Like a skilled cartographer mapping uncharted territory, the book traces the subtle ways these thought patterns weave themselves into the fabric of our daily existence, emerging in the spaces between breaths, in the gaps between messages, in the quiet moments before sleep. With its innovative approach to mental awareness, the work stands apart in its ability to capture the poetry of psychological experience while offering practical insights into the nature of toxic thinking, making the invisible visible through carefully crafted metaphors and precise psychological observation.

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  Meditations - Wisdom for...

  Marcus Aurelius

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  What if you could find unshakable calm in life’s struggles, lead with clarity and integrity, and live with a deep sense of purpose? 
  Meditations: Wisdom for Resilience, Leadership, and a Purposeful Life brings you the timeless reflections of Marcus Aurelius, one of history’s greatest leaders and philosophers, carefully adapted for today’s listeners. 
  Written nearly two thousand years ago, Meditations is a collection of deeply personal reflections from a Roman emperor navigating challenges, emotions, and the nature of existence. It remains one of the most profound guides for living a virtuous, resilient, and purposeful life—offering wisdom that resonates powerfully in today’s fast-paced world. 
  This isn’t just an ancient text—it’s a practical guide for mastering your emotions, building resilience, and focusing on what truly matters. Whether you’re overcoming personal challenges, becoming a better leader, or seeking inner peace, this audiobook makes Marcus Aurelius’ wisdom accessible, clear, and actionable. 
  What You’ll Discover: 
  - Practical Lessons on Resilience: Overcome adversity, stay calm under pressure, and master your emotions. 
  - Timeless Leadership Guidance: Lead with integrity, humility, and strength, even in the toughest situations. 
  - A Path to Purpose: Reflect on what truly matters and align your actions with your values. 
  - Experience Marcus Aurelius’ profound insights in clear, modern language designed for today’s listener. 
  Imagine having the tools to stay calm, lead with purpose, and navigate life’s struggles with strength. 
  Download your copy today and transform the way you think, lead, and live.

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  Ojai 1973 - Public Meetings - In...

  J. Krishnamurti

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  1.Relationship without image is love 
  Relationship means action and movement. 
  Without understanding the totality of human relationship we live in conflict, however intimate we may be. 
  When there is knowledge as image in relationship there is conflict. 
  2.The meaning of life pleasure and fear 
  "Is life a mere struggle within and without; laborious, painful, anxious, and then death? 
  What place has thought and what is the structure of thinking? 
  Pleasure is the continuance of an incident which is dead, past. Thought pursues that incident which becomes pleasure. 
  3.Order love and death 
  In our life there is very little order. 
  Most of us conform, which is the very essence of disorder. 
  We conform because we want to succeed inwardly or outwardly; success to us is the most important thing in life. 
  Order and virtue come with the understanding of disorder. 
  4.Religion and meditation 
  What part does religion play in one’s life? 
  How do you know that you or anyone has attained enlightenment or reached the highest form of religious thought? 
  How can a mind which is always in conflict within itself find that which has never been in conflict? 
  In inquiring into meditation, do not follow anybody. 
  Meditation is a daily life in which there is no control whatsoever. 
  When dealing with psychological facts, is the observer different from the thing observed? 
  A certain part of the brain can function efficiently only when it has total order, security. 
  The moment you are aware you are silent it is not silence. 
  Silence is the highest order. 
  In silence, parts of the brain which have not been occupied become totally active. 
   
  Questions from the audience followed the talk.

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  Learn Vietnamese With Music

  Innovative Language Learning, ...

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  Can learning Vietnamese be as simple as listening to music? 
   
  
   
  And as easy as remembering song lyrics?
   
  
   
  Just think. You remember song lyrics because lyrics are catchy, repeated throughout the song, and go with the music, right? Now, if you stuck in Vietnamese, you’d easily learn Vietnamese words and phrases the same way! 
   
  
   
  So, yes, learning Vietnamese is as easy as listening to music… with the Learn Vietnamese With Music Audiobook.
   
  
   
  Just press play, and you’ll hear Vietnamese words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And… follow along!
   
  
   
  You’ll learn 180+ most common Vietnamese words and phrases… while relaxing at home, or while driving to work.
   
  
   
  Learn Vietnamese With Music is the easiest way to start learning Vietnamese.. without getting overwhelmed by complicated explanations. Perfect for new learners with little to no language learning experience.
   
  
   
  What will you learn?
   
  180+ Words & Phrases Including...
   
  • Basic Greetings
   
  • Numbers
   
  • Common Questions and Answers
   
  • Parts of the Body & Talking About Your Wellbeing
   
  • Common Hobbies
   
  • And much more
   
  
   
  Learn Vietnamese With Music includes...
   
  • 15 Songs/Lessons Inside (Each is about 7 minutes long)
   
  • Fast-Paced Review Section at the End of Each Lesson
   
  • 1 Hour 50 Minutes in Total
   
  • Accompanying PDF eBook with the Words, Phrases and Translations
   
  
   
  Download the PDF and read along

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  The First Fleets - Colonial...

  Benjamin C. Schaffer

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  In The First Fleets, Benjamin C. Schaffer reveals how, contrary to widespread beliefs, the American colonies had a long tradition of independent naval defense decades before the Revolution. He demonstrates that Anglo-American governments established and maintained significant provincial naval forces and that the history of provincial navies illuminates broader aspects of colonial history and the colonies' ultimate break with the British Crown. Based on meticulous research, Schaffer recounts the sea-borne threats that American colonies faced from the French, Spanish, pirates, and others. He reviews colonial governance and the relationships between colonial governments and Great Britain. Highlighting Britain's scant naval power in North America, Schaffer demonstrates how the vulnerable coastal colonies undertook their own self-defense. 
   
   
   
  Schaffer's study offers many fascinating episodes from colonial history. Establishing a navy was controversial in pacifist-minded, Quaker-dominated Pennsylvania. South Carolina deployed its scout-boat navy to pursue enslaved Africans who fled colonial capture. The first paper money issued in North America was an initiative to pay for a naval expedition against French Quebec. These and other episodes show the intimate connection between these little-known provincial navies and the major sociopolitical developments of their day.

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