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  Belonging - A History of Indian...

  Ashwin Desai, Goolam Vahed

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  What does it mean to belong?Across oceans and centuries, this sweeping narrative shuttles between the corridors of the Colonial Office in London, the contested streets of Durban, and the changing power dynamics within the British Raj. The first boatload of indentured Indians arrived in Natal in 1860. Thousands were to follow. In haunting detail, the book captures the plight of these labourers as well as the vicious onslaught faced by the merchant class for daring to outpace their colonial rivals. At its core are the untold struggles of Indian South Africans as they confront the ever-present threat of repatriation.Sensitive to shifting political terrains, the book weaves together seismic events – the independence of India, the coming of apartheid and the threat once more of mass expulsions – with the texture of everyday life. The granting of citizenship in 1961 is accompanied by mass relocations as the Group Areas Act rips communities from their roots. Yet, out of this despair, barren townships on the edges of cities are turned into places of hope.In the final chapters, the fall of apartheid offers a moment of transcendence. Yet it also asks: what does it mean, at last, to belong? It is a fascinating story of the global and the local, of resistance and collaboration, and undefeated optimism. This is a book for anyone who has ever sought a place to

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  A Buss From Lafayette

  Dorothea Jensen

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  Could a playful kiss on the cheek from a world-famous Revolutionary War hero change the life of a troubled young girl in 1825 New England?  A Buss from Lafayette, called "a winning historical tale" by Kirkus Reviews, shows how it could have happened.Fourteen-year-old Clara Hargraves lives on a farm in Hopkinton, a small New Hampshire town, during the early 19th century. She has a couple of big problems. First of all, she has a stepmother, Priscilla, who used to be her spinster schoolteacher aunt. Clara resents that her late mother’s older sister has not only married her father but is about to have a baby.To make matters worse, “Prissy Priscilla” keeps trying to make the rambunctious, clever, and witty Clara act like a proper young lady. Secondly, Clara has red hair, making her a target for teasing by a handsome older boy, Dickson Weeks, and by her pretty seventeen-year-old Dread Cousin Hetty.Clara, however, has a secret plan she hopes will change this. During the last week of June, 1825, Clara’s town is abuzz because the famous General Lafayette is about to visit their state during his farewell tour of America. In those eventful seven days, Clara learns a lot about her family, Hetty, Dickon, herself, and about Lafayette. She comes to understand the huge and vital role the young French aristocrat played in America’s Revolutionary War and to see that her problems might not be quite so terrible after all."A winning historical tale that may appeal to young fans of the musical Hamilton." - Kirkus Reviews

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  A Rare Recording of Otto Frank...

  Otto Frank

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  Otto Heinrich Frank (May 12, 1889 - August 19, 1980) was a German businessman, and the father of Anne Frank. He edited and published the first edition of her diary in 1947 (subsequently known in English as The Diary of a Young Girl) and advised on its later theatrical and cinematic adaptations. In the 1950s and the 1960s, he established European charities in his daughter's name and founded the trust which preserved his family's wartime hiding place, the Anne Frank House, in Amsterdam. The following first two audio clips are in English; the third is in Dutch.

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  Reclaiming Life - A Guide For...

  Maureen Michele

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  Are you a parent of a chronically ill child who is struggling to manage overwhelming chaos? Do you feel lost in a world that revolves around navigating the health concerns of your child? Does worry lead your life - making you unable to achieve your personal goals? 
  Don’t feel hopeless! You can reclaim your life! 
  A beautiful piece of writing through the eyes of a mother and physician, Maureen Michele’s book explores the problems that parents with chronically ill children commonly face. She teaches about the foundation of resilience and the development of courage for parental advocacy. The book helps parents overcome self-neglect and discusses the strength of asking for help. 
  Told with personal stories, Reclaiming Life: A guide for parents of chronically ill children plunges into the mind of parents who become consumed with worry and fear when their children face medical challenges. With heart-warming stories and profound lessons, Maureen Michele shows parents how to create the life of their dreams despite their child’s challenges. 
  In this book, you will learn:Building resilience depends on the four Cs: consciousness (awareness), curiosity, commitment, and courageBeing comfortable with disagreements develops courage and can help a parent advocate for their childAwareness of your thoughts allows you to organize them and manage your feelings of overwhelm, fear, and guiltAsking for support is a sign of strength, not weaknessPracticing gratitude and celebrating accomplishments are important to keep positive momentum in our life 
  The personal stories and lessons in this book will help you navigate your role as a parent as well as inspire to take meaningful action to attain an exciting, peaceful, and joyful life. Read this book and uncover the ultimate secrets for overwhelmed parents to thrive in life with a purpose.

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  Proverbs - The World English...

  Various Authors

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  The Book of Proverbs is a book in the third section (called Ketuvim) of the Hebrew Bible and a book of the Christian Old Testament. When translated into Greek and Latin, the title took on different forms: in the Greek Septuagint (LXX) it became Παροιμίαι (Paroimiai, "Proverbs"); in the Latin Vulgate the title was Proverbia, from which the English name is derived.
  Proverbs is not merely an anthology but a "collection of collections" relating to a pattern of life which lasted for more than a millennium. It is an example of the biblical wisdom literature, and raises questions of values, moral behaviour, the meaning of human life, and right conduct, and its theological foundation is that "the fear of God (meaning submission to the will of God) is the beginning of wisdom". Wisdom is praised for her role in creation; God acquired her before all else, and through her he gave order to chaos; and since humans have life and prosperity by conforming to the order of creation, seeking wisdom is the essence and goal of life.

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  The Shadow of Evil - The Ethical...

  Davis Truman

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  The Nazi regime of Germany during World War II is known for its atrocities, including the systematic persecution and extermination of millions of Jews and other minorities. However, the unethical medical experiments conducted by Nazi doctors on prisoners are less widely known, which were rooted in the ideology of Darwinism and racial purification. These experiments involved subjecting prisoners to brutal and often deadly procedures in the name of scientific advancement and the supposed improvement of the Aryan race. The ethical implications of these experiments and how pseudoscientific theories of racial superiority justified them continue to raise important questions about the role of science and medicine in society and the need for ethical guidelines and oversight in research. This paper explores the ethical dilemmas presented by the Nazi medical experiments, the relationship between Darwinism and racial purification, and the ongoing implications of these issues for contemporary society.

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