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  The Open Boat

  Stephen Crane

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  As a well-paid war correspondent, Crane was shipwrecked en route to Cuba in early 1897. 
  He and a small party of passengers spent 30 hours adrift off the coast of Florida, an experience which Crane would later transform into his most famous short story, The Open Boat, in 1898. 
  (P)2007 Listen and Live Audio, Inc.

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  Holding Fire - A Reckoning with...

  Bryce Andrews

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  From the award-winning author of Down from the Mountain, a memoir of inheritance, history, and one gun’s role in the violence that shaped the American West—and an impassioned call to forge a new way forward 
  Bryce Andrews was raised to do no harm. The son of a pacifist and conscientious objector, he moved from Seattle to Montana to tend livestock and the land as a cowboy. For a decade, he was happy. Yet, when Andrews inherited his grandfather’s Smith & Wesson revolver, he felt the weight of the violence braided into his chosen life. Other white men who’d come before him had turned firearms like this one against wildlife, wilderness, and the Indigenous peoples who had lived in these landscapes for millennia. This was how the West was “won.” Now, the losses were all around him and a weapon was in his hand. 
  In precise, elegiac prose, Andrews chronicles his journey to forge a new path for himself, and to reshape one handgun into a tool for good work. As waves of gun violence swept the country and wildfires burned across his beloved valley, he began asking questions—of ranchers, his Native neighbors, his family, and a blacksmith who taught him to shape steel—in search of a new way to live with the land and with one another. In laying down his arms, he transformed an inherited weapon, his ranch, and the arc of his life. 
  Holding Fire is a deeply felt memoir of one Western heart’s wild growth, and a personal testament to how things that seem permanent—inheritance, legacies of violence, forged steel—can change. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  KNOW ABOUT "ROSA PARKS" - An...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is small part of the book introduction: Welcome to the journey of discovering the remarkable life and legacy of Rosa Parks, an inspiring figure in American history and a beacon of courage and change. In this book, we delve into the compelling story of Rosa Parks, an ordinary woman who played an extraordinary role in the civil rights movement that reshaped the course of our nation. Rosa Parks' name is synonymous with the fight for justice and equality. Her actions, driven by a deep-seated belief in the inherent rights of all individuals, ignited a spark that set off a wave of change. Born in a time of stark racial segregation and inequality, Rosa's story is one of courage, defiance, and the pursuit of a better world. Through these pages, we'll uncover the key moments that defined Rosa's journey, starting from her early life in the racially divided Alabama of the 20th century. From her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to her involvement in the broader struggle for civil rights, we'll explore the events that shaped her path and the impact she left on society. But this book isn't just about history; it's about understanding the person behind the icon. We'll not only examine the significant events but also unravel the messages she carried and the ideals she championed. Rosa's dedication to justice and equality didn't end with her activism; it extended to her message for the youth, her vision for a just society, and her profound reflections on life itself.

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  Hey Hun - Sales Sisterhood...

  Emily Lynn Paulson

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  She signed up for the sisterhood, free cars, and the promise of a successful business of her own. Instead, she ended up with an addiction, broken friendships, and the rubble of a toppled pyramid . . . scheme. 
  Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing is the eye-opening, funny, and dangerous personal story of author Emily Lynn Paulson rising to the top of the pyramid in the multilevel marketing (MLM) world, only to recognize that its culture and business practices went beyond a trendy marketing scheme and into the heart of white supremacy in America. 
  A significant polemic on how MLMs operate, Hey, Hun expertly lays out their role in the cultural epidemic of isolation and the cult-like ideologies that course through their trainings, marketing, and one-on-one interactions. 
  Equally entertaining and smart, Paulson’s first-person accounts, acerbic wit, and biting commentary will leave you with a new perspective on those “Hey Hun” messages flooding your inbox.

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  George and Marina - Duke and...

  Christopher Warwick

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  For eight brief years, before he was tragically killed in a mysterious air crash during the Second World War, Prince George, Duke of Kent, son of King George V and Queen Mary, and his beautiful wife, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, were the British monarchy's, indeed, high society's, most glamorous royal couple; and as golden royal icons they are still remembered. 
   
   
   
  As a young man, voraciously addicted to drugs and sex, with men as much as women, marriage and parenthood for the impetuously wayward playboy prince, with his night-clubbing lifestyle and intimate liaisons, was seen as the only stabilizing influence. Enter the stylish and sophisticated Princess Marina, the cultured, artistic, and multilingual youngest daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and his Russian-born wife, Grand Duchess Yelena Vladimirovna. As Duke and Duchess of Kent, George and Marina were the Crown's most glittering representatives, not least in the aftermath of the abdication of George's adored elder brother, the briefly-reigned King Edward VIII; the man with whom he had not only shared both home and high-flying lifestyles, but who had helped cure him of his addiction to morphine and cocaine.

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  American Values: Book Summary...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of American Values, by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by 
  Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  In American Values, the author presents a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the core principles that define the United States—freedom, justice, equality, and democracy—and how these ideals continue to shape the nation’s identity. Drawing on history, personal reflections, and contemporary challenges, the author takes listeners on a journey through the evolution of American values, examining both their triumphs and flaws.
   
  Through engaging storytelling, the author tackles pressing issues such as economic inequality, the fight for social justice, and the importance of environmental stewardship. The audiobook explores how these values have been tested and transformed over time, and it urges individuals to reflect on their role in protecting and advancing these ideals for future generations.
   
  At the heart of the book is a call to action: for all Americans to engage in the political process, fight for justice, and work toward a more equitable society. With a focus on leadership, civic engagement, and personal responsibility, American Values inspires listeners to take action, make a difference, and preserve the core values that continue to guide the nation.
   
  Whether you’re interested in personal development, social justice, or the future of democracy, this audiobook offers valuable insights and actionable lessons on how to live in alignment with the values that have defined America for centuries.

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