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  Invisible No More - Voices from...

  Raymond Foxworth, Steve Dubb

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  For too long, Native American people in the United States have been stereotyped as vestiges of the past, invisible citizens in their own land obliged to remind others, "We are still here!" Yet today, Native leaders are at the center of social change, challenging philanthropic organizations that have historically excluded Native people, and fighting for economic and environmental justice. 
   
   
   
  Invisible No More is a collection of stories by Native American leaders, many of them women, who are leading the way through cultural grounding and nation-building in the areas of community, environmental justice, and economic justice. Authors in the collection come from over a dozen Native nations. While telling their stories, authors excavate the history and ongoing effects of genocide and colonialism. At the same time, the authors detail ways that listeners might imagine the world differently, presenting stories of Native community building that offer benefits for all. 
   
   
   
  In a world facing a mounting climate crisis and record economic inequality, Invisible No More exposes the deep wounds of a racist past while offering a powerful call to care for one another and the planet. Indigenous communities have much to offer, not the least of which are solutions gleaned from cultural knowledge developed over generations.

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  The Reflective Cosmos - A...

  Ylia Callan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  The Reflective Cosmos invites you on an extraordinary journey through space, life, and consciousness, revealing a bold new vision of the universe as a vast mirror of itself. What if space is not empty, but a dynamic medium shaped by pressure, reflection, and resonance? What if life and mind emerge not as accidents, but as natural expressions of this cosmic architecture? 
  Blending science, philosophy, and imagination, this groundbreaking audiobook explores questions at the frontier of human thought: 
  Is the universe infinite, or does it bend back on itself like a reflection? 
  Could pressure and waves in the cosmic medium explain dark matter, black holes, and the hidden energy of space? 
  How are life, evolution, and consciousness woven into the same reflective principles that guide galaxies and stars? 
  Might information, order, and mind itself arise from the logic of mirrors? 
  From the mechanics of space and time to the mysteries of the living mind, from the breath of black holes to the reflective horizon of infinity, The Reflective Cosmos offers a unified story of existence - where physics, biology, and consciousness converge. 
  This is not just a book about the universe - it is a mirror in which the universe comes to know itself.

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  The Book of Flaco - The World’s...

  David Gessner

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  The story of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo and captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of followers around the world. 
   
   
   
  Nature writer David Gessner chronicles the year-long odyssey of Flaco and the human drama that followed the owl who captured the imaginations of New Yorkers and people around the world. Though he'd spent his life in a cage, Flaco learned to survive in New York City by eating rats, squirrels, and birds. He was an immigrant coming from elsewhere to make it in the big city. Central Park, the island of green in an urban sea, was his new home territory. 
   
   
   
  Flaco's urban adventure brought controversy, pitting those who felt he should be returned to the safety of the zoo against those who created the "Free Flaco" movement. The birding world was fractured over the ethics of the online sharing of his location that brought scores of enthusiasts to view him each day. And his end—with a grim necropsy revealing Flaco had suffered a viral infection from eating pigeons and had multiple rodenticides in his system—serves as a Rachel Carson-esque warning about the harm we've done to our urban environments, inspiring the passage of long-sought legislation protecting urban birds and regulations meant to reduce the use of rodenticides in New York City.

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  Survival Water Wisdom - The...

  Phoenix MacLeod

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  To keep your family’s water supply flowing when others go dry, you have found the right guide! 
  If you seek SURVIVAL WISDOM from an actual off-grid survivor to walk you through the maze of survival water decisions and essential projects, this book was written for you. 
  We can't live without water, yet many people do not consider its availability until it becomes scarce. 
  If a down-grid scenario renders your local pumping station inoperable, water problems will hit hard and fast.   
  •	Have recent media reports on clean water sourcing challenges raised your concern for your family’s water supply? 
  •	Would you like to be less dependent on your municipal water utility? 
  If you have the responsibility to provide water security for your family, gaining Survival Water Wisdom and implementing these essential projects will be one of the smartest moves you can make. 
  Packed with ingenious tips and strategies for sourcing, purifying, and storing life's most critical resource, it is the essential guide for anyone who wants to ensure a continual flow of clean, safe water in any circumstance.  
  Inside, you will discover: 
  ●	Practical and innovative ways to source water sustainably: Safely tap into the abundance of water around you to avoid being caught off guard. 
  ●	Build and maintain a rainwater catchment system: Follow step-by-step guidance to become a skilled water harvester. 
  ●	Water filtration and purification methods: Create customized solutions that work for your setting. 
  ●	The secrets of long-term water storage and conservation: Keep your water reserves safe and plentiful—when every drop counts during off-grid scenarios. 
  ●	20+ water projects (basic to advanced): Apply the ideas and examples to help ensure your water security. 
  Essentially, gaining Survival Water Wisdom will be an investment in your family’s resilience and peace of mind - which will come from knowing that you and your loved ones are prepared for any water crisis. Start reading and preparing now!

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  Harvard Business Review Sales...

  Prabhakant Sinha, Sally E....

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  Managing an effective sales organization is key to revenue generation, customer satisfaction, and business results. But whether you're a sales manager or leading a large sales force, it's increasingly challenging to balance success today with driving the digital sales transformation that will position your team for the future. 
   
   
   
  With actionable insights and examples from many industries worldwide, the HBR Sales Management Handbook provides the resources you need to build value for your company, your customers, and your sales teams. The book covers the fundamentals every sales manager needs to know and explores today's most challenging issues around digital: bringing value to informed and self-sufficient customers while managing the business; hiring, developing, and retaining the best talent; managing sales in the remote, multichannel world; using AI and analytics to support critical decisions; navigating change with continuous improvement; and building the next generation of sales information hubs. 
   
   
   
  Your job as a sales leader is vast and dynamic. This handbook is a collection of proven and forward-looking ideas to help you, your salespeople, and your customers win.

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  My Dog Hates My Vet! - Foiling...

  Amy Shojai

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  HALT THE HOWLS! 
  We want to provide the best care possible for our beloved dogs, but what do you do when Rex turns into a puddle of fear at the vet? Scared dogs visit veterinarians less often because their owners hate to see them upset and afraid of the dog crate, car ride, and stranger handling.  
  MY DOG HATES MY VET! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions to help your dogs learn to LOVE the vet, accept the carrier, and tolerate car rides--and get the medical care they need and deserve. This is your definitive guide for foiling canine fear. From one of America's best known pet care authorities, you’ll learn: 7 Reasons Dogs HATE The Vet19 Ways to Soothe Fear Best Carriers & 8 Crate Training Tips7 Calming Car Ride Techniques5 Ways to Soothe Car SicknessHow to Choose the Best VeterinarianWhat are Fear Free ClinicsWays to Stop Aggression After Vet Visits 
  With a fun conversational tone and easy proven techniques, MY DOG HATES MY VET! helps ensure your loving bond remains strong and intact. 

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