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  Family Declassified - Uncovering...

  Katherine Fennelly

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  Uncovering My Grandfather's Journey from Spy to Children's Book Author — 
  Why do people keep deep secrets about their lives and ancestry? In Family Declassified, Katherine Fennelly applies her expertise as a social science researcher to answer this question regarding her maternal grandfather, a Jewish Hungarian immigrant who arrived in the US one hundred years ago. A Google search for ‘Francis Kalnay’ yields more than 54,000 results—the vast majority related to the children’s book, Chucaro: Wild Pony of the Pampa, for which he won a Newbery Honor in 1959. Buried deep within the search results are a few references to his years at the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—the precursor to the CIA. However, none describes how a foreign-born sailor overcame a childhood marked by tragedy and became the head of an elite espionage unit for the Allied Forces during World War II. At the OSS Kalnay was one of the few foreign-born Americans informed and ‘indoctrinated’ in what we now know as the ULTRA decrypts, the German Enigma messages that were used to capture or thwart almost all German offensive intelligence activity during the Second World War. 
  It took several years of reviewing previously unexamined government records and conducting personal interviews and genealogical searches to piece together the life of a man who hid his Jewish identity, the nature of his work as a spy, and the murder of his sister and nephew by Hungarian Nazis. The result is a manuscript that examines the nature of family myths and presents the gripping story of a man whose life was shaped by some of the most extraordinary events of the 20th century.

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  Awakening on the North Side - A...

  Heather Nichole Young

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  Embark on an enthralling journey through the pages of "Awakening on the North Side of Paradise: A Spiritual Guide to Bravery and the Elegant Dance of Surrender." Like a mesmerizing surf on the undulating waves of destiny, life unfolds as more than a mere routine. Envision yourself on a surfboard, wind tousling your hair, skillfully navigating life's tumultuous waves. This isn't an ordinary Tuesday for a surfer; it's a metaphorical odyssey through profound existential questions. Amid the adrenaline rush of life's waves, essential queries often elude us: Why are we here? What is our purpose? What do we genuinely desire from this remarkable voyage? These inquiries resonate through the narrative, weaving a tale of self-discovery and resilience. Our protagonist, having confronted the monumental challenge of leaving everything behind at a tender age, steps into the unknown, where friends, family, and connections are distant echoes. Within the pages of struggle and triumph lies a testament to conquering life's unfathomable waves. Feel the strain on your core, the soreness in your legs—a visceral experience mirroring the hurdles of existence. The analogy delves beyond the surface, exploring the intricate dance between balance and chaos, akin to the delicate equilibrium needed to stay afloat in life's tumultuous sea. Confront the formidable wave, inhale deeply, and surrender to the process. "Awakening on the North Side of Paradise" is more than a narrative; it invites a transformative journey. Embrace uncertainty, trust the process, and discover latent strength. Guided by the spiritual wisdom within, ride life's treacherous wave with a renewed sense of purpose, unwavering belief, and the elegance of surrender.

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  Dispatches from the Couch - A...

  Stacey Hettes

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  "Hettes' writing verges on the poetic as she describes the heartbreaking fear that her suffering is permanent . . . the memoir includes moments of humor and hope, and it is inspiring to chart Hettes' journey from despair to a degree in "self-studies." A moving recollection filled with wisdom and unabashed emotion." - Kirkus Reviews  
  "This is a book for everyone who toys with walling themselves off to live with loneliness." - Betsy Teter, founder of Hub City Press 
  "It's easy enough to label child sexual abuse as horrific, but the acts themselves are only part of the problem. Hettes reveals the crushing, long-term consequences of sexual violation and our culture's collective failure to address it." - Sheri Reynolds, NYT bestselling author of The Rapture of Cannan 
  Stacey is living exactly the right life before she hits the psychological equivalent of a patch of black ice. 
  As Professor Hettes, her classes focus as much on neuroscience's beauty and wonder as its facts and theories. Fellow faculty members see her as a fair but outspoken leader on a campus steeped in the blended patriarchies of academia and southern gentility. 
  At an emotionally charged forum on sexual violence, she takes a stand against a colleague's reckless verbal assault, outing herself as a sexual abuse survivor in the process. Professor Hettes must continue her work even as Stacey finds herself resubmerged in the sights, sounds, and smells of her memories with Mr. Jay, a Pentecostal church deacon. 
  With exceptional candor, Dispatches from the Couch invites readers to take a seat beside her in the office of her new therapist, Piper. This debut memoir reveals the laborious, complex, but promising work of revisiting the past in order to extract its remnants of shame and loneliness from the present.

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  The Practical Path to Stoicism -...

  Dr John Sorensen

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  Discover inner peace in today's chaos with "The Practical Path to Stoicism: Finding Serenity in a Frantic World." This guide modernizes Stoic philosophy, offering practical wisdom for contemporary life. Learn to apply Stoic principles to enhance productivity, manage stress, and foster meaningful relationships. Through engaging insights, exercises, and real-world examples, embark on a transformative journey toward resilience and purpose. Whether a Stoicism novice or expert, find solace and inspiration in this practical approach to a timeless philosophy.

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  The Chicago Canon on Free...

  Tony Banout, Tom Ginsburg

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  A collection of texts that provide the foundation for the University of Chicago’s longstanding tradition of free expression, principles that are at the center of current debates within higher education and society more broadly. Free inquiry and expression are hotly contested, both on campus and in social and political life. Since its founding in the late nineteenth century, the University of Chicago has been at the forefront of conversations around free speech and academic freedom in higher education. The University’s approach to free expression grew from a sterling reputation as a research university as well as a commitment to American pragmatism and democratic progress, all of which depended on what its first president referred to as the “complete freedom of speech on all subjects.” In 2015, more than 100 years later, then University provost and president J. D. Isaacs and Robert Zimmer echoed this commitment, releasing a statement by a faculty committee led by law professor Geoffrey R. Stone that has come to be known as the Chicago Principles, now adopted or endorsed by one hundred US colleges and universities. These principles are just a part of the long-standing dialogue at the University of Chicago around freedom of expression—its meaning and limits. The Chicago Canon on Free Inquiry and Expression brings together exemplary documents – some published for the first time here – that explain and situate this ongoing conversation with an introductory essay that brings the tradition to light.
  
  At a time of nationwide campus speech debates, engaging with these texts and the questions they raise is essential to sustaining an environment of broad intellectual and ideological diversity. This book offers a blueprint for the future of higher education’s vital work and points to the civic value of free expression. 

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  Trust Signals

  Scott Baradell

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  What is a trust signal?Let’s say you’re interested in a book you aren’t familiar with—this book, for example. Before you buy it, you wonder, “Can I trust this author?” Can you trust that their book will be worth your money and your time?The author, in turn, tries to prove their trustworthiness in a number of ways:An accomplished and relevant biographyGlowing praise from well-known people on the coverFive-star reviews on AmazonAcclaim on social media by people you followCoverage in news media outlets you know and respectThese are examples of trust signals, the points of evidence that individuals, companies, and brands use to win one another’s trust.Mastering these signals is the single best way to build, grow, and protect your brand in today’s post-truth world—where trust is the most precious commodity of all.

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