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  America Made Me a Black Man - A...

  Boyah J. Farah

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  NAACP Image Award Nominee · NPR Best Book of 2022 
  A searing memoir of American racism from a Somalian-American who survived hardships in his birth country only to experience firsthand the dehumanization of Blacks in his adopted land, the United States. 
  “No one told me about America.”  
   Born in Somalia and raised in a valley among nomads, Boyah Farah grew up with a code of male bravado that helped him survive deprivation, disease, and civil war. Arriving in America, he believed that the code that had saved him would help him succeed in this new country. But instead of safety and freedom, Boyah found systemic racism, police brutality, and intense prejudice in all areas of life, including the workplace. He learned firsthand not only what it meant to be an African in America, but what it means to be African American. The code of masculinity that shaped generations of men in his family could not prepare Farah for the painful realities of life in the United States.  
  Lyrical yet unsparing, America Made Me a Black Man is the first book-length examination of American racism from an African outsider’s perspective. With a singular poetic voice brimming with imagery, Boyah challenges us to face difficult truths about the destructive forces that threaten Black lives and attempts to heal a fracture in Black men’s identity.

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  Rising Above Maternal Shadows -...

  Valerie Males

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  Tired of always feeling like you're not good enough for your mother?  
  Have you ever felt that you're an extension of her rather than your own person?  
  Do you feel trapped by her demands, as if you'll never be able to break free? 
  "Rising Above Maternal Shadows" is more than a book - it's your road map to freedom from a narcissistic mother. This amazing resource of knowledge is all about enabling you, the empathetic daughter who has dealt with far too much emotional baggage. 
  "Rising Above Maternal Shadows" is like that honest, no-nonsense friend who is here to show you how wonderful you are. This book is your key to a life where you feel enough and empowered, with realistic experiences, practical techniques, and a whole lot of understanding. 
  Are you ready to break free from your old familial habits and live an incredible life? It's time to turn the page and begin your adventure. Your first step is to read this book. Let's work together to make it happen!

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  Shady Characters - The Secret...

  Keith Houston

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  A charming and indispensable tour of two thousand years of the written word, Shady Characters weaves a fascinating trail across the parallel histories of language and typography. 
   
   
   
  Whether investigating the asterisk (*) and dagger (†)—which alternately illuminated and skewered heretical verses of the early Bible—or the at sign (@), which languished in obscurity for centuries until rescued by the Internet, Keith Houston draws on myriad sources to chart the life and times of these enigmatic squiggles, both exotic (¶) and everyday (&). 
   
   
   
  From the Library of Alexandria to the halls of Bell Labs, figures as diverse as Charlemagne, Vladimir Nabokov, and George W. Bush cross paths with marks as obscure as the interrobang (?) and as divisive as the dash (—). Ancient Roman graffiti, Venetian trading shorthand, Cold War double agents, and Madison Avenue round out an ever more diverse set of episodes, characters, and artifacts. 
   
   
   
  Ranging across time, typographies, and countries, Shady Characters will delight and entertain all who cherish the unpredictable and surprising in the writing life.

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  Reagan-Carter Debate

  Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter

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  The only debate between Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter was held in Cleveland, Ohio on October 28, 1980, just days before the election on November 4, 1980. The debate, broadcast live on radio and television, was one of the most-watched presidential debates. 
  Questions by four journalists focused on the following topics: U.S. armed forces, the nation’s economy, urban policies, international terrorism, strategic arms limitation, energy, social security, each candidate’ s assessment of his opponent, and closing statements. 
  Search online for “Ronald Reagan major speeches” to see both a text version and a video version of this debate. 
  Audio recording courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. 
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  My Life in the News - From...

  Michael Clayton

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  Journalist and Editor Michael Clayton worked his way up from local newspapers to BBC war correspondent, with radio and magazine experience inbetween.   
  From the sharp end of the action in Vietnam, to the violence of the Troubles in Belfast and the tragedy of the East Pakistan revolt, Clayton    is well placed to compare the varying challenges of journalism on different media platforms.   
  The rivalry between the BBC and ITV, the bravery of war cameramen, dealing on assignment with corrupt officials, the TV preference for close-to-the action film as opposed to insightful reports of the effects of conflict: Clayton has experienced it all over a 70-year career.
  His insights into the ethos of the BBC, the colourful characters he reported and filmed alongside, and his resulting views of humanity, war and crime – Clayton's autobiography in journalism is honest, wry and full of insight.   

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  The Unofficial Guide For Amazon...

  John James

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  What if a customer opens the door and their dog comes charging at you? What if your phone’s internet doesn’t work in a rural area? What if you could turn an upset customer into a positive outcome and gain respect as a professional? What if you could go from entry-level driver to leader? What if this book has the answers you are looking for? 
  The Complete Guide for Amazon DSP Delivery Associates is the essential field guide for anyone stepping into one of the fastest-growing jobs in logistics. This book combines theory with practical, real-world training to help new drivers master the skills they need, while also instilling leadership qualities that create opportunities for advancement. 
  Inside, you’ll discover proven decision-making methods for safe driving, and handling common delivery challenges. Drawing on years of experience training hundreds of drivers, John James provides actionable strategies, accomplishing goals, motivation, leadership, and professional insights that can shorten the learning curve from months to days. 
  Whether you’re brand new to Amazon Delivery or an experienced associate looking to refine your performance, this guide equips you with the knowledge to achieve top-tier scorecard results, reduce stress, and build a career path that puts you on a pathway to leadership.

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