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  The Involuntary American - A...

  Carol Gardner

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  In the winter of 1650–51, 150 ragged Scottish prisoners of war arrived at Massachusetts Bay Colony, where they were sold as indentured laborers for twenty to thirty pounds each. Among them was Thomas Doughty, a common foot soldier who had survived the Battle of Dunbar. Doughty was among some 420 Scottish soldiers who were captured during the War of the Three Kingdoms, transported to America, and sold between 1650 and 1651. Their experiences offer a fresh perspective on seventeenth-­century life. 
   
   
   
  The Involuntary American: A Scottish Prisoner's Journey to the New World describes Doughty's life as a soldier, prisoner of war, exile, servant, lumberman, miller, and ultimately free landowner. It follows him and his peers through critical events: the apex of the Little Ice Age, the War of the Three Kingdoms, the colonization of New England, the burgeoning transatlantic trade in servants and slaves, King Philip's and King William's wars, and the Salem witch crisis. 
   
   
   
  The Involuntary American demonstrates how even indi­viduals of humble circumstances were swept into the mael­strom of the First Global Age. It expands our understanding of immigration to the colonies, colonial servitude, the link­ages and tensions between Europe, Massachusetts Bay, and America's northeastern frontier, and of New England socie­ty in the early colonial period.

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  In Search of a Boy Named Chester...

  Ford S. Worthy

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  Shortly after the end of World War II, a 21-year-old Navy officer – just back after a year at war in the Pacific – was eager to return to his small hometown in eastern North Carolina for a brief home leave. At the San Francisco airport, a mother travelling to Omaha offered him her seat – a patriotic gesture of gratitude, he believed. There was one condition: the sailor would need to accompany her 10-year-old son and see him safely to his grandmother in Omaha. 
  The boy’s name was Chester. The sailor never forgot him. 
  Nearly 80 years later, the sailor’s son sets out to give his father a special 100th birthday gift: to discover what became of that precocious boy. 
  The book blends memoir, investigative nonfiction, and family history into a poignant and suspenseful journey. Through letters, military records, census and newspaper archives and outreach to strangers-turned-allies, the author pieces together the life of a boy nearly lost to time. Along the way, the story explores themes of memory, intergenerational connection, and the lasting impact of wartime experiences. Rich in historical detail and emotional resonance, the book will appeal to readers of narrative nonfiction, World War II history, and family sagas, and to genealogical sleuths drawn to real-life mysteries. In Search of a Boy Named Chester is a story that shows us how even the most fleeting encounters can reveal who we are and who we may become.

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  Prioritize Play - Express Your...

  Rachael Renae

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  For fans of The Artist’s Way and The Creative Act, comes an alternative perspective on creativity that introduces “play” as a key tool to building trust and confidence in ourselves and a path to creative expression.     You are creative! Yes you! Despite what society, friends, family, or social media might tell you, you don’t need to practice the “classic creative outlets” like art, music, or writing to find creative expression. And if you are interested in those outlets, you don’t need to pursue them as a career to live a more fulfilling life.    The key to cultivating the kind of big, juicy life that sparks joy, connection, and fulfillment isn’t chasing the title of “creative”, it’s prioritizing your play. In Prioritize Play, host of the Chaotic Creatives podcast and play enthusiast Rachael Renae reveals that play is more important to our wellbeing than productivity or career titles and should be prioritized as readily as getting groceries, paying your rent, or getting your work done. When we connect to ourselves through play, we become more curious and intentional in how we express ourselves and connect with other people. Within these pages are:   Mindset shifts to start seeing play in the everyday  Guidance to help you find your version of play  Strategies to turn play into a regular practice  Exercises to release expectations on your creativity  Lessons in becoming your own hype pal  Through introspection and fun challenges, you’ll see that play is the solution toward overcoming our creative blocks, caring less about what people think of us, and showing ourselves that we do deserve to prioritize our creative ideas. Even when they don’t make money. Even if we’re not “good” at them. Even if they’re not a “traditional” creative outlet. Because we all deserve our version of our Big, Juicy Life!

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  ADHD Home Organization for...

  Sophia Rowen

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  What if your home finally felt like a place where you could breathe instead of a constant source of stress? 
  If you have ADHD, you've probably tried organizing systems, cleaning schedules, storage bins, and productivity hacks that worked for a few days—only to watch everything slowly fall apart again. It's easy to believe that you're lazy, undisciplined, or simply "bad at organization." 
  The truth is different. 
  This audiobook explains why traditional organizing advice often fails the ADHD brain and offers practical, realistic strategies designed to work with your mind instead of against it. Rather than chasing perfection, you'll learn how to create systems that are simple, sustainable, and easy to maintain—even on low-energy days. 
  Inside, you'll discover how to:Understand why clutter feels so overwhelming with ADHD.Break the cycle of starting over again and again.Complete a practical 7-day home reset without burnout.Reduce visual noise and decision fatigue.Build organizing systems that actually stick.Use quick 10-minute resets to regain control.Clean more effectively during low-motivation periods.Create routines that support your daily life instead of adding pressure.Let go of shame and embrace progress over perfection. 
  You'll also gain access to bonus resources, including ADHD home reset checklists, room-by-room decluttering guides, quick-win strategies for overwhelming days, an emergency cleaning plan, a 30-day momentum tracker, and a printable declutter decision guide. 
  This is not about creating a magazine-perfect home. It's about building a home that supports you, reduces stress, and makes everyday life easier.

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  Universal Travel Company

  Hal Phillips

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The conspiracy reveals a world where the lines between human and artificial intelligence Aare increasingly blurred, and where international espionage has evolved to incorporate advanced technology alongside traditional tradecraft. It highlights the ongoing power struggle between major world powers over technological supremacy, particularly in the AI development. It operates through a series of carefully orchestrated test, challenges, and seemingly random encounters that are actually meticulously planned interventions. The conspiracy's scope demonstrates how vulnerable individuals can become unwitting pawns in larger geopolitical games as they become key players in this power struggle as AI gains more control!!

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  The Last Dance - The True Story...

  David G. Stone

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. She danced for kings, seduced generals, and died before a firing squad. But was Mata Hari really the master spy history claims she was? 
  In the glittering salons of Belle Époque Europe, she was known as the most exotic dancer of her generation—a mysterious Eastern princess who captivated audiences with sacred temple dances and seduced the continent's most powerful men. But behind the jeweled veils and Oriental mystique lay Margaretha Zelle, a desperate Dutch housewife who had reinvented herself so completely that she fooled an entire civilization. 
  The woman who became Mata Hari was: 
      • A failed marriage survivor who transformed tragedy into triumph 
      • An international celebrity who moved freely between enemy capitals 
      • The lover of military officers from Germany, France, and Russia 
      • A woman caught in the deadly web of World War I espionage 
  Now, more than a century later, newly discovered evidence reveals the shocking truth...

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