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  North to Boston - Life Histories...

  Blake Gumprecht

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  Between World War II and 1980, tens of thousands of Black people moved to Boston from the South as part of the Great Migration, one of the most consequential mass movements of people in American history. Black migration from the South transformed the city, as it did urban areas across the country. North to Boston is the first book to examine that important subject. 
   
   
   
  Blake Gumprecht traces the history of this migration and explores its impacts in greater depth through the lives of ten individuals, each the subject of one chapter. Those chapters are short biographies based on extensive interviews by the author and are told in an engaging style that reflects the author's background as a journalist. 
   
   
   
  The ten people featured came from six southern states. They fled racism, limited opportunity, and hopelessness, and moved north in pursuit of better jobs, equal treatment, and greater freedom. They settled in neighborhoods such as Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan. They worked as teachers, factory workers, welders, and security guards. Their stories are emblematic of the experiences of Black people everywhere who left the South, and provide a rare glimpse into the lives of ordinary people living in one city's Black community.

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  Authentic Chicago - The Fairway...

  John R. Schmidt

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  Discover the history most Chicagoans don't know---the real Chicago Way.The Windy City is full of forgotten landmarks and unusual stories that rarely get the benefit of a guided tour. Meet the African-American congressman who paved the way for Harold Washington and Barack Obama, the South Side Jewish girl who became the president of a South American country, and the visiting Romanian queen who charmed the city. Learn when Chicagoans were paid to smile, how furniture sprouts on Windy City streets after a blizzard and why Smell-O-Vision seemed like a good idea. From an in-city ski resort to the nation's greatest train robbery, author John R. Schmidt offers a glimpse of the overlooked scenery of Chicago's past.

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  The Tiger from Poznań

  Richard Siegert

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  In the Second World War, Poznan was a key river crossing and railway junction on the Polish-German border. When the alarm was given indicating the Red Army's approach in January 1945, the city's 80-100,000 German civilians were speedily evacuated, leaving a garrison of some 15,000 men, mostly poorly-armed infantry, to face the rigors of a siege conducted by a massively superior and ruthless enemy anxious to acquire this transport center, which was vital for the advance on Berlin. 
   
   
   
  This is the account of Eastern Front veteran Richard Siegert, the gunner and later commander of the defenders' sole Tiger tank. Since the death of the driver in a futile attempt to escape from a PoW camp in Russia just after the end of the war, Siegert is the only survivor of that crew able to pass its record on to posterity. His account details how the crew fought gallantly against impossible odds, even when the Tiger was immobilized and could only act as a stationary antitank gun post or pillbox during the last heroic days' fighting for the citadel.

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  Change Starts with You -...

  Sam Acho

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  Read by the author. 
  Injustice, division, and suffering may loom large in this broken world, but you have the power to stand up for truth, unity, and healing. Join writer, motivational speaker, humanitarian, and NFL veteran Sam Acho as he gives you the courage you need to be a changemaker. 
  When gold is put into a crucible over a fire, the impurities (known as "dross") rise to the top. When faced with extreme heat, these precious metals are purified. Nothing about the metal’s essential makeup changes, but the impurities in them are brought to the surface, leaving behind precious gold. 
  America is in a crucible right now--and maybe you are, too. The pandemic has strained an already struggling economy, longstanding cultural and political divisions have reached a boiling point, and injustices have been brought into the spotlight in ways that we can no longer ignore. But the thing about crucibles is that they bring out both the worst and the best of us. 
  As you read Change Starts with You, you'll be:Inspired to discover and follow your fire--the unique passions that God has put in each of our heartsEquipped to dream big, channeling your passions into creating positive change wherever God has called youEncouraged by Acho's firsthand accounts of communities transformed by people with the courage and tenacity to follow their own fireMotivated to be a leader who empowers others to become changemakers too 
  Praise for Change Starts with You: 
  "Sam is a refreshing voice that the world so needs right now. This book is not a 'how to,' but a 'to do.' Sam is the spark to refire and refuel you like only Sam can, to become a force for good and live the unlimited life we've imagined in both a relatable and aspirational way. I can't wait for him to inspire you to take action in the same way he's inspired me." 
  --Molly Qerim, philanthropist and host of First Take on ESPN

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  How to Be Grateful - An Aztec...

  Pablo of Texcoco

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  A delightful Aztec work that has much to teach us about the value of giving thanks—to our contemporaries, our elders, and our ancestors 
   
   
   
  Centuries before anyone ever thought of keeping a gratitude journal, the Aztecs understood the profound value of being grateful. For generations, specially trained Aztec public speakers presented traditional dialogues at marriages, births, funerals, government ceremonies, and other important occasions. In these dialogues, people of different generations are imagined speaking to each other with mutual respect and gratitude across time, encouraging listeners to be grateful to their contemporaries, elders, and ancestors, as well as the divine, and reminding the living what they owe to future generations. In the late 1500s, one of these Aztec speakers, Pablo of Texcoco, recorded a collection of these dialogues, now known as the Bancroft Dialogues. In How to Be Grateful, Nahuatl- or Aztec-language specialist Frances Karttunen and Camilla Townsend, Cundhill History Prize–winning author of Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs, present this fascinating work in an accessible translation.

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  Marriage Makeover Bundle 2 in 1...

  Z.L. Allen, Gabby Andrews

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  Marriage Makeover Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Save Your Marriage Playbook and How to Save Your MarriageAre you struggling to keep your marriage on track? This audiobook bundle is packed with expert insights and practical advice to help you save your relationship and build a stronger, more loving partnership.In this bundle,  you'll discover a comprehensive guide to rebuilding your marriage from the ground up. From communication strategies to problem-solving techniques, this bundle provides a step-by-step playbook for restoring trust, intimacy, and connection with your partner. With a focus on effective communication and emotional healing, this bundle offers a roadmap to help you save your marriage and build a more fulfilling life together.This 2 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:1. Save Your Marriage Playbook: A Guide to Restoring Your Marriage. Learn Proven Techniques to Repair and Strengthen Your Relationship2. How to Save Your Marriage: Essential Tips for Rescuing Your Marriage and Reigniting Your PassionIf you want to learn more, download your copy of Marriage Makeover Bundle today!

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