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  The First Five - A Love Letter...

  Patrick Harris II

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  We all have stories. We all have experiences to share. A memoir with a call-to-action, The First Five affirms the humanity of all teachers. Patrick inspires you to dream big about what you want for yourself, our students, our schools, and our educational system. 
   
  In The First Five, Patrick brings to light the realities of teaching, especially in the first five years. He immerses you in his world with personal stories that lead to lessons, questions, and exercises to help you reflect on your own journey. Each chapter includes interviews with a diverse group of educators. 
   
  Creating change in our education system is a process. It will happen from the ground up and the inside out. If we want to make a long-lasting impact we need to know more than just what to do; we need to start sharing our stories, not just our strategies. The work we do together throughout this book and beyond will leave you feeling hopeful, empowered, and challenged. No matter where you start, know that this work is ongoing. Give yourself grace. We are in this together, for the long haul. Here’s to the next five years.

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  Woman Life Freedom - Zan Zendegi...

  Anonymous Iranian Writer

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  This book uncovers the narratives of Iranians, mainly women, who lead Iran's fight for liberation. Their firm pursuit of justice compelled me to capture their extraordinary journey, transcending borders and beckoning worldwide attention. I remain anonymous, this choice isn't about seeking recognition; it's driven by necessity, stemming from threats to my family in Iran. This cloak of anonymity shields my dedication to truth, safeguarding my loved ones from imminent danger. In a world where oppression knows no boundaries, my cherished American freedoms bear a dual edge. Once a shield, the First Amendment now underscores the cost of dissent. Iran's influence reminds us that tyranny recognizes no borders. Remember the failed attempt on the life of Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad of Persian Voice of America, stands as a testament to this global impact. This work is more than a mere story; it's a heartfelt plea to the world, urging champions of freedom to unite. The persecution of Iran's writers, stifling of voices, and incarceration of activists reverberate as part of a systemic oppression that erodes our shared humanity. Look closer at the faces of individuals like Mahsa Amini and countless others who lost their lives, Nasrin Sotoudeh, an imprisoned Iranian Lawyer, and Narges Mohammadi, a relentless human rights activist. They symbolize a deeply rooted struggle. My words carry the weight of risk for my family, echoing the silenced voices within Iran. This extends beyond my family – countless lives sway under the influence of those in power. Remember, violations of human rights leave a stain on us all. Together, we must demand accountability and uphold our cherished values. My concealed identity isn't a withdrawal but an outstretching hand for unity, change, and justice. Join the chorus of defiance; only united can we liberate oppressed voices from their shackles. Stand firm against the darkness; our strength lies in unity.

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  Introvert - The Quiet Power in a...

  Rita Chester

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  The true power of introverts revealed 
  Introverts are often misunderstood, but among all the loud attention-seekers, there are hidden powers that stabilize society, draw from creativity and deep thoughts, and plan the safest, best ways to make the most out of their lives. Listen about the mysteries of the introvert personality, something that is part of almost 50% of the world population and sometimes gets neglected or underappreciated. You will hear, among others, about: 
  Common misconceptions about introverts, including the myths that they are shy, socially impaired, or unemotional. 
  The signs of being an introvert. See if you have any of these signs and you will know how high your "level of introversion" is. 
  Advantages and disadvantages of being an introvert: The TRUTH!!! 
  Valuable tips of dealing with yourself when you are an introvert; learn what to do and what to avoid. 
  The different types of introvert (you'll know which one you are immediately). 
  Roles of introverts in society which may surprise you. Don't skip this! 
  A new sense of perspective on people, relationships, yourself, your thoughts, and your inclinations and tendencies as an introvert.

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  JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  For more than half a century, the name J.R.R. Tolkien has been synonymous with epic fantasy. Known across the world for his classic The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Tolkien both revived interest in fantasy literature and set the standard for the genre. Today he is widely acknowledged as the “Father” of modern fantasy and its most famous author. While Tolkien made Middle Earth famous and vice-versa, his works were influenced by a lifetime of his own personal experiences. His tales concern creatures of myth, yet the plot lines and characters are human at heart. Tolkien drew his inspiration from war, nature, history, love, and language, and through the lens of fantasy he examined bravery, loyalty and friendship. That essential “humanness” at the core of his writing, whether it was displayed by a man, hobbit, or even a tree, struck a chord with readers that continues to resonate today. The Hobbit has been released in more than 40 languages, and The Lord of the Rings has sold more than 150 million copies.   
  Tolkien and C.S. Lewis were good friends before the peaks of their careers, meeting together at Oxford’s University College to read and discuss the unfinished works of the members. Although they discussed readings, they were in essence literary enthusiasts who gathered to celebrate writing and literature, especially fantasy. The Inklings were both important and informal. “Properly speaking, the Inklings was neither a club nor a literary society, though it partook of the nature of both,” said Warren Lewis, a member of the group who also happened to be C.S. Lewis’ older brother. “There were no rules, officers, agendas, or formal elections.” It was a place to simply talk of new ideas and literature in an environment that embraced fantasy, and one of the new ideas was that of mythopoeia, or creating mythology to go along with fiction.

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  The Mysterious Romance of Murder...

  David Lehman

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  Why do we keep returning to Agatha Christie's ingenious puzzles and Raymond Chandler's hard-boiled murder mysteries? What do spy thrillers teach us, and what accounts for the renewed popularity of morally ambiguous noirs? In The Mysterious Romance of Murder, the poet and critic David Lehman explores a wide variety of outstanding books and movies—some famous (The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity), some known mainly to aficionados—with style, wit, and passion. 
   
   
   
  Lehman revisits the smoke-filled jazz clubs from the classic noir films of the 1940s, the iconic set pieces that defined Hitchcock's America, the interwar intrigue of Eric Ambler's best fictions, and the intensity of attraction between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer, Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman. He also considers the evocative elements of noir—cigarettes, cocktails, wisecracks, and jazz standards—and offers five original noir poems (including a pantoum inspired by the 1944 film Laura) and ironic astrological profiles of Barbara Stanwyck, Marlene Dietrich, and Graham Greene. Written by a connoisseur with an uncanny feel for the language and mood of mystery, espionage, and noir, The Mysterious Romance of Murder will delight fans of the genre and newcomers alike.

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  Clever Girl - Jurassic Park

  Hannah McGregor

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  A smart and incisive exploration of everyone’s favorite dinosaur movie and the female dinosaurs who embody what it means to be angry, monstrous, and free
  		 
  The Jurassic Park series is one of the most famous and profitable cinematic experiences of all time, with an entire generation of people who have never known life without these CGI dinosaurs. But while the movie spectacle broke film and merchandising records, pioneered special effects, and made Jeff Goldblum into an unlikely sex symbol, it has also been re-envisioned as a classic of queer feminist storytelling.
  		 
  In Clever Girl, Hannah McGregor argues that the female-only dinosaurs of Jurassic Park are stand-ins for monstrous women, engineered by men to be intelligent, violent, and adaptive, and whose chaos resists the systems designed to control them. As they run wild through their prison, a profit-driven theme park, they destroy the men and structures who mistakenly believed in their own colonialist and capitalist power, showing the audience what it means to be angry, monstrous, and free. The velociraptors were not just jump scares for children, but also revelatory and predatory symbols of feminist rage. Clever girls, indeed.
  		 
  About the Pop Classics Series
  		 
  Short books that pack a big punch, Pop Classics offer intelligent, fun, and accessible arguments about why a particular pop phenomenon matters.

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