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  Don’t Go - Stories of...

  Maria Krysan, Tonika Lewis Johnson

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  Multiple times a day, in cities across the US and beyond, a simple yet powerful message is repeated by the well-meaning, the ignorant, and the bigoted: “don’t go”—avoid at all costs those Black and Brown disinvested neighborhoods that have become bywords for social disorder and urban decay. 
   
  This book is a collection of intimate stories that uncover the hidden influence of both subtle and overt “don’t go” messages and the segregation they perpetuate in Chicago. Told by everyday people to Tonika Lewis Johnson and Maria Krysan—a Black artist and a White academic who met through their shared passion for anti-segregation work—the stories paint a rich picture of life in a segregated city. 
   
  One by one, the storytellers upend pessimism with candid, deeply personal, humorous, and heartbreaking tales, and with novel ideas for simple actions that can serve as antidotes to both racism and “place-ism.” 
   
  By inviting readers into the lives of regular people who have ignored the warning to stay away from “don’t go” neighborhoods or who live in those very same neighborhoods, the stories in Don’t Go illuminate the devastating consequences of racial segregation and disinvestment as well as the inevitable rewards of coming together. 
   
  “Don’t Go is a remarkable piece of work that can change how we all live. The human voices and engaging, innovative approach do more than a mountain of data ever could to bridge racial barriers. This is a powerful and compelling book.”—Lawrence D. Bobo, Harvard University 
   
  This audiobook is narrated by Robb Moreira, Jonathan Todd Ross, Kevin R. Free, Nan McNamara, Marisol Ramirez, Cindy Kay, Jasmin Walker, Lynnette R. Freeman, Tonika Lewis Johnson, and Maria Krysan.

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  Caught between Christ and...

  Abraham Friesen

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  Already in his 1503 Enchiridion – some five years before his work on the New Testament – the great Christian humanist, Desiderius Erasmus, observed: "We are living in a world that has grown alien to the world of Christ in life and doctrine." In the Paraklesis, the introduction to the first, 1516, edition of his New Testament, he explained how this had come about: "We drag down the teachings of heaven and force them like a Lydian rule to fit our own life-patterns." To explain this phenomenon, however, he made a slight change in Romans 12: 11 of his 1519 New Testament: "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord," to "serving the time." Based on a passage in Chrysostom's writings, this change allowed Erasmus to explain, if not justify, the Church's accommodation of Christ's teachings to the changing times.
  
  Several years later, in 1522, he published his Paraphrase on the Gospel of Matthew. Blaming the problem on the absence of any teaching in the practice of infant baptism, Erasmus, in the preface, proposed teaching basic Christian doctrine to young people when they had reached the age of puberty. But then in his paraphrase on Matthew 20: 18-20 – known then as "Christ's command to baptize," he laid out a comprehensive interpretation of adult, believer's baptism. Ulrich Zwingli picked up Erasmus' accommodation in 1522; Erasmus' radical followers chose believer's baptism on January 21, 1525. Unresolved in Erasmus' mind, these two conflicting positions were thus introduced to the Swiss Reformation, causing the conflict this study depicts.

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  Elevate Life: Secrets to...

  Orson Grafton

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  ELEVATE Life: Secrets to Thriving Beyond Limits 
  Are you ready to enhance your career and achieve your dreams by transforming anxiety into empowerment? 
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  This guide is your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this resource, you're positioned for success. 
  Updated for the Latest Framework on Overcoming Challenges. 
  Key features of this comprehensive guide: 
  - In-depth insights into the journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. 
  - Detailed explanations that pave the way for effective transformation. 
  - Proven strategies for preparing yourself mentally and tackling life's challenges head-on. 
  Our guide stands out because it covers everything you need for your success. Concepts are explored thoroughly, ensuring you gain a complete understanding. 
  Please note, this guide is an independent resource and not affiliated with any official entity related to personal development. 
  Structured with clarity and accessible language, our guide ensures a seamless flow between topics. Say goodbye to complex jargon and embrace clear, concise, and technically sound content. 
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  Where the South Lost the War -...

  Kendall D Gott

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  This in-depth Civil War study examines two early Union victories that were instrumental in deciding the conflict’s ultimate outcome. Some historians argue that the Civil War was decided in February 1862 with the collapse of the Confederate defenses of Forts Henry and Donelson on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. This ambitious offensive opened the whole Tennessee Valley to Union invasion and control, effectively cutting the Confederacy in two.  In domino fashion, the Confederates lost Nashville and central and western Tennessee. Memphis eventually fell, and the upper stretch of the Mississippi itself was brought under Union control. During this period, General Ulysses S. Grant came to prominence, putting him in place to lead the Union to victory. Where the South Lost the War is a major contribution to Civil war literature. Shedding light on an overlooked campaign and revising conventional judgments on key players and events, author Kendall D. Gott provides a detailed, incisive, and even controversial study of the operation’s events.

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  Cicero's Tusculan Disputations

  Cicero

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. 
  The calmest book ever written about grief and death, by a man drowning in both. Cicero's five afternoons on how to face death, pain, grief, and fear, the Roman root of Stoic consolation, fresh from the Latin.

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  Their Future Is Shining Bright -...

  Rachel Kovac

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  The go-to resource for homeschooling through the critical high school years—and equipping your teen with what they need to move into the future with confidence, faith, and purpose.
  As parents, we dream big dreams for our children and our families. For many, choosing to homeschool—especially in the younger years—is a way to intentionally achieve those dreams, offering not just academic flexibility but the freedom to truly know a child and nurture them accordingly. But as high school approaches, a question remains: Can homeschooling in the high school years continue to be a well-rounded and practical path that helps teens pursue their dreams for the future?
  Rachel Kovac knows this is the case. Filled with her own personal story, expert and practical knowledge, and spiritual insights, Their Future is Shining Bright empowers parents to confidently guide their student through a thoughtfully crafted high school education at home that ensures they're academically prepared and emotionally resilient for their unique post-graduation paths. In each chapter of this encouraging book, Rachel addresses common challenges of high-school homeschooling to help you discover how to:
  
  - teach core and advanced subjects—even if you're not an expert—by exploring a variety of flexible options: home-based learning, online courses, tutors, co-ops, and hybrid programs
  - embrace the power of the humanities to shape your teen's mind and heart through history, literature, and the arts
  - navigate AP classes, dual enrollment, certification programs, and opportunities to earn college credit or a trade degree while still in high school
  - guide your teen in exploring internships, apprenticeships, passion projects, and job shadowing
  - build strong transcripts and confidently approach college, scholarships, and financial aid
  - help your teen find true community through friendships, co-ops, and multigenerational relationships
  - explore the ways you can grow as a family, define your unique family culture, and foster a genuine love of learning that will last their whole lives
  Whether you are thinking about homeschooling for the first time or continuing your child's educational journey at home, Their Future is Shining Bright is more than a guide; it's an invitation to reimagine the high school years as a time of God-given growth, closeness, exploration, and boundless potential.

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