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  Frontline Bodies - Sports and...

  Nicolas Martin-Breteau, Damion...

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  In Frontline Bodies, Nicolas Martin-Breteau argues that sports are not—and have never been—purely about entertainment for Black Americans. Instead, beginning in the 1890s during Reconstruction, Black Americans proactively used athletics as a tactic to fight racial oppression. 
   
   
   
  Martin-Breteau considers the work of Edwin B. Henderson, a prominent Black physical educator, civil rights activist, and historian of Black sports. Training Black children as athletes, Henderson felt, would work both to fortify racial pride and to dismantle racial prejudices—two necessary requirements for a successful political liberation struggle. In this way, physical education became political education. 
   
   
   
  By the end of the twentieth century, Martin-Breteau argues, racial uplift through sports had lost its emancipating power. The emphasis on the accumulation of wealth for professional athletes, as well as sports' ability to reinforce anti-Black stereotypes, had become a political problem for true collective liberation. For a marginalized group of people that has been physically excluded from the democratic process, however, sports remain a political resource. By studying the relationship between athletics and politics, Frontline Bodies renews the history of minority bodies and their power of action.

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  The Loss Prescription

  Dr Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell

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  'Dr Chloe helped me understand how to grieve and keep living, how to find the light in the darkest of days. I know this book will be of great comfort to many.' Zoe Ball 
  Nobody gets through life free from the pain of loss. 
  However, we aren’t very good at processing what grief does to us. If left unchecked, it can seriously damage our mental health. 
  In this book, chartered psychologist and trauma counsellor Dr Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell offers a roadmap for grief recovery. With guidance drawn from her decades of clinical experience and work with clients, plus a series of practical tools and exercises, she will help you work through your loss so you can embrace life with hope again. 
  This is an expert source of support for anyone seeking light in the dark after loss. 
  Dr Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell, a renowned psychologist, delves deep into the realms of grief, bereavement, and the psychology of loss. Her expertise in the field of non-fiction self-help guides shines through as she navigates the complex web of emotions surrounding death, separation, and divorce. 
  For fans of Megan Devine (How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed), Joshua Fletcher (And How Does That Make You Feel?), Donna Ashworth (Growing Brave), Sally Douglas (Good Mourning), and Matt Haig (The Comfort Book). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Think and Grow Crypto - Think...

  Elaine Wilkes, David Andrew Lloyd

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  Not Your Typical Snooze-Fest Self-Help / Crypto Book 
  This is a caffeinated crash course in building your mindest for digital dough - without the jitters. 
  We do not clutter your mind with technical jargon, indicators, or any of that other confusing stuff. 
  Instead, we've modernized and simplified Think and Grow Rich, the best-selling success book of all time (hello, 100 million copies sold!) - and applied its timeless wisdom to help you navigate the world of crypto and live the good life. 
  We've condensed our book into bite-sized, digestible pieces because we're all about ending TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read):Fast, Easy Read - Devour it all in just over an hourProven "Success Principles" - Self-help strategies that have worked for millions of people.Entertaining - A fun, tell-it-like-it-is playbook. 
  Cut to the front of the success line with a book that can change your life!

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  Rén - The Ancient Chinese Art of...

  Yen Ooi

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  The Chinese character for Rén ? combines the word for 'person' ?and the number 'two' ?, representing human connection. And in the teachings of ancient philosopher Confucius, Rén is the study of our relationship with those around us. In this accessible and beautiful book, Yen Ooi explains the various facets of Rén and explores how this philosophy applies to everything from our relationship with ourselves and the people in our lives, to how we relate to society and the wider world. She shows us how, using the basic principles of Rén and through simple changes to our lives, we can connect better with friends, family, and colleagues, become helpful members of society, and find fulfillment in ideas of community, justice, morality, and compassion.

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  Decline in Reading - How to...

  Brian Yang

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  In a world where screens dominate children's attention, "Decline in Reading: How to Reverse the Trend" by Brian Yang is a rallying cry for parents, educators, and community leaders alike. This insightful book delves into the shocking statistics of declining reading habits among youth and the profound implications for their future. Yang passionately argues that reading is not merely a skill—it's a gateway to knowledge, empathy, and opportunity. With actionable strategies and inspiring anecdotes, he reveals how we can cultivate a love for reading in children, ensuring they thrive academically and socially. Don't let the joy of reading fade away; grab your copy today and become part of the solution!

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  British History - Historical...

  Kelly Mass

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  This is a book with 4 different topics, all related to the history of Great Britain. The topics are the following: 
  Topic 1: Horatio Nelson can be seen as one of the most courageous, strategic, valiant British generals in history. His tactics in the navy have led their empire to glorious victories in the 18th and beginning of the 19th century. During the wars against Napoleon, the Scandinavians, and in the West Indies, he was an exemplary leader, strategists, and combatant. 
  Topic 2: The Cathars were different from the mainstream Catholic church in the 13th century. They openly rebelled against some of the hypocritical behavior by priests and leaders, and they established their own deviant beliefs according to the best ability of their conscience. 
  Topic 3: From about 1858 to 1947, the British ruled over India. The raj carried out orders and came up with them. There was public mistrust and dissatisfaction about their regime, which led to protests, riots, and controversial events. India was a big part of the British Empire for a long time, until the country gained its independence. Other issues happened with the Bangladeshi and the Pakistani. 
  Topic 4: The Great Fire of London was a massive fire in the ominous year of 1666, which destroyed the homes of more than 80% of the city’s inhabitants, which was around 80,000 people back then. You will also learn about how the city was built up, how other competing countries saw the fire as a good thing, and how Christopher Wren helped rebuild churches and houses when it was all over. Something else was even more disturbing at this time: The Great Plague of London, a horrible scourge which is believed to have killed more than 100,000 people, struck with ills from rats and a lack of hygiene, around the same time.

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