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  Beacons of Liberty -...

  Elena K. Abbott

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  Before the Civil War, free African Americans and fugitive slaves crossed international borders to places like Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean in search of freedom and equality. Beacons of Liberty tells the story of how these bold migrants catalyzed contentious debates over citizenship, racial justice, and national character in the United States. Blending fresh historical analysis with incredible stories of escape and rebellion, Elena K. Abbott shows how the shifting geography of slavery and freedom beyond US borders helped shape the hopes and expectations of black radicals, white politicians, and fiery reformers engaged in the American anti-slavery movement. Featuring perspectives from activists and risk-takers like Mary Ann Shadd, Martin Delany, and James C. Brown, Beacons of Liberty illuminates the critical role that international free soil played in the long and arduous fight for emancipation and racial justice in the United States.

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  How to Write a Sentence - And...

  Stanley Fish

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  New York Times Bestseller 
  “Both deeper and more democratic than The Elements of Style” —Adam Haslett, Financial Times 
  “A guided tour through some of the most beautiful, arresting sentences in the English language.” —Slate 
  In this entertaining and erudite gem, world-class professor and New York Times columnist Stanley Fish offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader).  
  Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving readers an instant play-by-play. Drawing on a wide range of great writers, from Philip Roth to Antonin Scalia to Jane Austen, How to Write a Sentence is much more than a writing manual—it is a spirited love letter to the written word, and a key to understanding how great writing works. It is a book that will stand the test of time.

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  Little Women Podcast: Jo And...

  Niina Niskanen

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  A Heartfelt Reimagining of Jo March and Friedrich Bhaer’s Love Story 
  Step into the world of Little Women with this beautifully crafted fan fiction audiobook, bringing to life an intimate and emotional reimagining of Jo and Friedrich’s engagement. This special audio experience captures the warmth, passion, and literary spirit of Louisa May Alcott’s timeless characters. 
  🎙 What You'll Experience:A compelling narration that brings Jo and Friedrich’s love story to life.A beautifully written fan fiction interpretation of their engagement.Rich dialogue and immersive storytelling for fans of classic literature and romance.A nostalgic yet fresh take on one of literature’s most beloved couples. 
  💖 For Lovers of Classic Romance & Little Women Fans Everywhere! 
  Step into the world of Little Women like never before! This exclusive audiobook-style fan fiction reading brings to life a beautifully imagined engagement between Jo March and Friedrich Bhaer—a moment of love, longing, and literary passion. 
  📖 What to Expect:An immersive storytelling experience, perfect for fans of Little Women and historical romance.Ecstasy to Guess—a unique take on Jo and Friedrich’s journey, exploring the emotions leading up to their engagement.Rich narration that captures the warmth, wit, and depth of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved characters.A must-listen for classic literature lovers, period romance enthusiasts, and audiobook fans!

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  Becoming Autism Friendly - A...

  Rosalyn Roy

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  In an obscure town on the edge of the North Atlantic, two women formed a community group that developed simple, practical changes to make sports, education and medical care more inclusive and accessible for children with autism and other sensory disorders. Initially envisioned as a small support group for families and caregivers, Autism Involves Me (AIM) slowly transformed the entire Southwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. Its volunteers raised autism awareness, launched Canada's first autism-friendly hotel, developed strategic small business partnerships, and taught schools and even a local hospital how to better meet the every day needs of people on the autism spectrum or living with other sensory issues. 
  Because of their pioneering efforts, AIM has become a world leader in adaption and inclusion, and prompted media recognition of Channel-Port aux Basques as the most autism-friendly town in Canada. AIM's work is not only inspiring, it also serves as a practical community model for others to follow. 
  This guidebook recounts the experiences of volunteers and families, and also offers practical advice and key insights that prove including people with disabilities does not have to be difficult or expensive.

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  London's Lost Department Stores...

  Tessa Boase

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  Best-selling social historian Tessa Boase takes us behind the scenes of London's lost department stores, bringing back to life a vanished era of confidence and style.
  Today's consumer has little idea of the sheer dazzle of these 'Halls of Temptation' during the golden age of shopping – of their sheer theatrical spectacle, the overwhelming assault on the senses, the astonishing architectural élan. From the fabulous Art Deco of Derry & Toms, to the Moderne lines of Simpsons Piccadilly, department stores led the way in fashion and design. As new social hubs for the independent Victorian woman, they engineered social progress. They became legendary for their publicity stunts, their Christmas shop windows, their exotic pet departments, their furs: as places where you could buy anything.
  Full of immersive period detail and vivid human anecdote, London's Lost Department Stores unpacks the secret stories behind fifty once-great stores.

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  Jugurthine War The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  Before the Numidians were conquered by the Romans and Numidia was officially made part of Roman Africa, they developed a culture that was as sophisticated and unique as any in the ancient world. The Numidians were a Berber people who emerged from the edge of the desert in the late 2nd millennium BCE, and despite the harshness of their environment (or perhaps because of it), they eventually became the most powerful people in North Africa. The Numidians found success on the backs of horses, which they rode to countless military victories, and when they could not defeat their enemies with conventional tactics, they were not afraid to resort to asymmetrical warfare.  
  	The most famous conflict with the Romans was the Jugurthine War, even though the Romans do not appear to have officially declared war on Numidia. The Romans entered Numidia determined to defeat Jugurtha and his Numidian army in a very conventional way, but having fought alongside and against the Numidians in the Punic Wars, the Romans should have known better, as Jugurtha knew that he had little chance of defeating the Romans in head-to-head combat. Numidia was rich, but it was not as rich as Rome in resources or people, and although the Numidian military was among the best in the Mediterranean at the time, it was not equipped to defeat the Romans.  
  	The most significant aspect of the Jugurthine War was the rivalry that it produced between Marius and Sulla. As was tradition, the commander, Marius, received the credit for the victory, but Sulla resented that his own part was downplayed, in particular his personal success in taking Jugurtha into custody. Sulla had a celebratory ring made to commemorate the event, and he, and the aristocratic faction that supported him, did all they could to enhance the role he had played while minimizing that of Marius.

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