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  Before the Wind - The Memoir of...

  Charles Tyng

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  In seafaring literature, no fictional sailor's story can match this true, real-life adventure. Before the Wind is the memoir of early nineteenth-century sea captain Charles Tyng— from his childhood and love affair with the sea to his rise through the ranks to captain and ship owner in the tea and sugar trade. Before the Wind takes listeners on a trip around the world— from visits to Lord Byron in Italy and King Kamehameha in Hawaii to Napoleon's prison isle of St. Helena. We relive the historic battle of The Bulwark and The Chesapeake, learn how to siphon rum from the captain's cask, and witness an encounter with a mermaid. Sailors, armchair travelers, history buffs, and lovers of pulse-quickening maritime stories will find this account as seductive as the siren song of the sea.

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  Yonder Come Day - Exploring the...

  Jasmine L. Holmes

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  As our nation has experienced a renewal of reckoning with the reality of slavery in our past and the continued struggle for equality and liberation in the present, many previously untold stories have come to light. But not every story. Some histories remain shrouded, waiting for someone to uncover them and make them known. Incredibly, some of them have been hiding in plain sight for decades. 
   
  Yonder Come Day brings these hidden histories into the light in an unconventional yet powerful way. Drawing from the recorded interviews of more than 3,000 formerly enslaved people from across the South collected in the 1930s, Jasmine L. Holmes creates a compelling "collective memoir" unlike anything you've read. The story follows Little One, a composite character who guides the modern-day reader through the experience of slavery. As she grows from Little Bit to Lonely One to Lovely One to Grandmama, she exposes both harsh truths and an irrepressible spirit, helping us better understand the love, resilience, and faithfulness necessary to survive the evils of our nation's original sin. 
   
  Teachers, historians, and anyone doing the work of reconciliation will find that Yonder Come Day is the vital resource they didn't even know they were missing.

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  The Cloistered Lady

  Coirle Mooney

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  Joanna and Alice are forced from dazzling court life to bleak confinement . . . 1173, France 
   
   
   
  Eleanor of Aquitaine has been arrested for rebelling against her husband, King Henry II of England. Her loyal ladies-in-waiting, Alice and Joanna of Agen have fled to the nunnery at Fontrevault, where they are anxiously awaiting news of their queen. 
   
   
   
  Alice and Joanna struggle to adapt to their cramped new home at the Abbey. Each is secretly nursing a broken heart—and harboring unholy desires. 
   
   
   
  Joanna left behind a lover, Jean, at Eleanor's court in Poitiers, and Alice has long been in love with the queen's daughter, Marie. 
   
   
   
  And as the days stretch on with no news, they both begin to fear the worst. 
   
   
   
  What has happened to Eleanor? Will Alice and Joanna be forced to remain at the Abbey indefinitely? 
   
   
   
  And will they ever be reunited with the ones they love?

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  Black Voices from the Ivory Tower

  Khalid White

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  Centering the invaluable experience and expertise that Black scholar-practitioners possess in advancing equity, inclusion, belonging, and transformative, systemic change.  
  The Black Voices provide steps, suggestions, and solutions to move your institution from 
  anti-Black towards anti-racist.  
  These are the Black Voices From the Ivory Tower. 
  This book is a great resource in supporting: 
  Student success 
  Anti-racism work 
  Ethnic Studies 
  Critical Race Theory 
  Educators, Classified Professionals, Administrators 
  Allies, accomplices, contributors 
  Addressing workplace issues and challenges 
  Professional development 
  Diversity, equity, inclusion goals 
  Closing equity gaps 
  Cultural affinity groups 
  Solutions-oriented leadership 
  Human Resources employees 
  Equal Employment Opportunities employees 
  Employee on-boarding 
  Leaders in development 
  Disrupting the system 
  Corporate workplace climate and culture 
  And so much more!

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  Redefining Strength: A New Take...

  Graham Thorne

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  Redefining Strength: A New Take on Masculinity   
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐ 
  Are you striving to advance in your journey of self-discovery and enrich your understanding of masculinity norms? 
  Looking for a comprehensive guide that offers all the essential insights into redefining traditional masculinity? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for expanding your knowledge, applying your newfound insights, and engaging in meaningful exercises. With this at your side, you're poised for transformative growth. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights into traditional masculinity norms 
  - Detailed exploration of how redefining strength changes perspectives 
  - Effective strategies to internalize and apply new concepts 
  Our guide stands out by providing comprehensive coverage, which is crucial for your personal growth. Concepts are thoroughly examined with precision. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource, created purely for your benefit and is not affiliated with any official entity. 
  Designed with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to complex jargon and welcome clear, precise, and insightful content. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and start your journey towards redefining masculinity today!

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  Down Syndrome So What!

  Éléonore Laloux

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  "We have to fight for Down's syndrome. People see people with Down's syndrome as abnormal. Those who make fun of me, I ignore. Period. That's how I feel as a Down's sufferer. You have to say to yourself: 'I've got more chromosomes than them.'" 
  When Éléonore was born, the doctors considered her a "chromosomal aberration" and urged her parents not to get attached to her. With Down's syndrome and a heart defect, they gave her little chance of survival. 
  Twenty-eight years later, Éléonore is more alive than ever. Now an independent adult, she recounts her years of struggle with her parents to remain in a mainstream environment, and her refusal to be reduced to her illness. With humor, she shares her daily life, between her two-room apartment, her "job," her tumultuous love affairs and her passion for pop rock. 
  Éléonore is determined to change people's perception of Down's Syndrome.

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