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  Anglo-Saxons and the Normans...

  Charles River Editors

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  When Roman control of Britannia broke down, the Anglo-Saxons – who had been harassing the Saxon Shore as pirates – showed up and began to settle the land, creating a patchwork of little kingdoms and starting a new era of British history. Several early medieval historians, writing well after the events, said the Anglo-Saxons were invited to Britain to defend the region from the northern tribes and ended up taking over. The Venerable Bede (672 or 673-735) said in his Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum (“Ecclesiastical History of the English People”) that in the year 449, “The British consulted what was to be done and where they should seek assistance to prevent or repel the cruel and frequent incursions of the northern nations. They all agreed with their king Vortigern to call over to their aid, from the parts beyond the sea, the Saxon nation. … The two first commanders are said to have been Hengist and Horsa.” 
  However they came to control most of England, the Anglo-Saxons became the dominant power in the region for nearly 500 years, and the strength of their cultural influence could be felt even after William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings and became the first Norman ruler on the island. In the generations leading up to William’s historic campaign, kingdoms fall, others rose, and the kingdom of England took shape under the guiding hand of kings like Alfred the Great and Æthelstan. At the same time, the Anglo-Saxons forged enough of a national culture that when William did conquer the island, the efforts to consolidate his rule in England were complicated from the start, both due to external enemies and those jockeying for his position while he was still alive. The Normans would manage just barely to cling to power over England, and William remains the last foreign conqueror of the island. 

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  Drink Water and Mind Your...

  Dr. Donna Oriowo

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  Society was not built with the needs of Black women in mind. As a result, we learn that the only way to feel good about ourselves is to prioritize everyone else's needs over our own. We find our value in being the perfect partner, mother, daughter, employee, and friend. But that is exhausting. Instead of feeling good about how dope we are, we only feel good about what we do for others. 
   
   
   
  Supremacy culture teaches us to hate Black people, to hate women, and to especially hate Black women . . . except when they need us. So in a world where our service is required for acceptance, how could we ever feel good about ourselves while also giving the middle finger to systems of power? How can we live our best lives? The answer: Self-esteem. Self-esteem has been gatekept by the white and male supremacist delusions for far too long. It's time to put power where it actually belongs. 
   
   
   
  In Drink Water and Mind Your Business, Dr. Donna Oriowo helps listeners understand the basic foundations of self-esteem and offers real, meaningful solutions to feel like the most glorious and badass versions of themselves. Based on years of research and Dr. Donna's career as a licensed sex and relationship therapist, this book will help you set boundaries, prioritize your needs, understand your immense worth, and pursue a life that brings you pleasure and joy.

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  A Pedagogy of Kindness

  Catherine J. Denial

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  Academia is not, by and large, a kind place. Individualism and competition are what count. But without kindness at its core, Catherine Denial suggests, higher education fails students and instructors—and its mission—in critical ways. 
   
   
   
  Part manifesto, part teaching memoir, part how-to guide, A Pedagogy of Kindness urges higher education to get aggressive about instituting kindness, which Denial distinguishes from niceness. Having suffered beneath the weight of just "getting along," instructors need to shift every part of what they do to prioritizing care and compassion—for students as well as for themselves. 
   
   
   
  A Pedagogy of Kindness articulates a fresh vision for teaching, one that focuses on ensuring justice, believing people, and believing in people. Offering evidence-based insights and drawing from her own rich experiences as a professor, Denial offers practical tips for reshaping syllabi, assessing student performance, and creating trust and belonging in the classroom. Her suggestions for concrete, scalable actions  outline nothing less than a transformational discipline—one in which, together, we create bright new spaces, rooted in compassion, in which all engaged in teaching and learning might thrive.

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  The Prophet

  Kahlil Gibran

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  The book is structured around the story of a prophet named Almustafa who is about to board a ship to return to his homeland after twelve years of exile. As he prepares to leave, the people of the city he has been living in gather around him and ask him to share his wisdom before he departs. Almustafa proceeds to share his insights on a wide range of topics, including love, marriage, children, work, and death. Gibran's writing is known for its lyrical beauty and its ability to convey deep, philosophical ideas in a simple and accessible way. Each chapter of "The Prophet" is a poetic meditation on a different aspect of life, and the book has been praised for its timeless wisdom and its ability to inspire readers to think deeply about their own lives and the world around them. Read in English, unabridged.

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  200 Random Boring Facts to Help...

  8 Hour Sleep Music

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  Get ready to unwind with one of the most unique sleep experiences available. 200 Random Boring Facts to Help You Fall Asleep blends curiosity and calm in a truly original way. 
  This audiobook begins with one hour of soothing narration, gently guiding you through 200 weird, random, funny, and fascinating facts from the worlds of science, nature, history, and life. Each fact is designed to be light, intriguing, and relaxing — perfect for letting go of stress and distracting your mind from the noise of the day. 
  Following the narration, you'll be treated to 8 full hours of peaceful music and ambient nature sounds, carefully designed to help you fall asleep and stay asleep all night long. 
  Whether you're a trivia lover, a restless sleeper, or someone looking for a calming nighttime routine, this audiobook offers the perfect combination of gentle entertainment and deeply relaxing soundscapes. 
  Features: 
  • 1 hour of calming, sleep-friendly narration 
  • 200 fun and fascinating facts, each read slowly and softly 
  • 8 hours of continuous ambient music and nature sounds for deep sleep 
  • Ideal for bedtime listening, background relaxation, or overnight use

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  Sky Secrets - America's UFO And...

  Davis Truman

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  "Within the pages of 'Sky Secrets: America's UFO and Alien Chronicles,' a fascinating journey unfolds, revealing the enigmatic dance between the celestial expanse and the mysteries trailing its depths. With each turn of the page, readers are beckoned to explore a realm where the boundaries of reality and imagination blur, where the luminous trails of unidentified flying objects weave tales of wonder and awe. 
  In this book, the author intertwines historical accounts, eyewitness testimonies, and meticulously researched evidence to paint a vivid tableau of America's encounters with the unknown. Sky Secrets chronicles these mysterious phenomena and delves into their profound impact on human consciousness. The book serves as a beacon, illuminating the intricate threads connecting our collective fascination with the extraterrestrial to our quest to understand the universe's boundless wonders. 

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