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  Force of Nature - The Remarkable...

  Gisèle Huff

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  A moving account of resilience, hope, and purpose—punctuated by unforgettable lessons from an extraordinary life.  
  After escaping war-torn France, where eighteen members of her family were murdered in the Holocaust, Gisèle Huff arrived in the US with her mother. It was 1947, and they had $400 to their name. Gisèle quickly found her footing in America, eventually earning a PhD at Columbia University, running for Congress, and launching a spectacular career in K–12 education.   
  But Gisèle’s successful, happy life was interrupted by devastating loss, which eventually led her to champion universal basic income through a movement that advocates for economic security for all.  
  Telling a story of setbacks and triumphs, grief and joy, the chapters of Gisèle’s life speak to her strength, to her commitment to deep and lasting friendships, and to her determination to challenge and engage with the great minds of politics and education. Force of Nature is an inspiring account of a woman undaunted by formidable odds.  
    
  The author will donate all proceeds of your book purchase to the Gerald Huff Fund for Humanity.  

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  J Robert Oppenheimer: The Life...

  Editors Charles River

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  Tens of millions died during World War II as the warring powers raced to create the best fighter planes, tanks, and guns, and eventually that race extended to bombs which carried enough power to destroy civilization itself. While the war raged in Europe and the Pacific, a dream team of Nobel Laureates was working on the Manhattan Project in America, a program kept so secret that Vice President Harry Truman didn’t know about it until he took the presidency after FDR’s death in April 1945.  
  The pursuit of nuclear weapons moved the scientist nearer to the role of combatant, placing special responsibilities on the scientific community to make critical moral decisions. However, as they developed atomic weapons, they could at the same time only warn military powers of their use. Advocates for nuclear power as a civilian energy resource but expressing misgivings about nuclear war put them at odds with uninformed branches of the military. The American government and the population at large, who possessed little understanding of the perilous science behind the technology, brought about charges of unpatriotic behavior for such misgivings. Scientists, meanwhile, were caught between the excitement of creating a new paradigm, and the dread of their eventual use.  
  The American war effort against the Japanese and Germans also included denying either one the use of a practical nuclear weapon. Physics was in its highest stage of advancement in Europe during this time, while J. Robert Oppenheimer emerged as an extraordinary scientific mind in the United States. Despite requiring the work of thousands of scientists and assistants in fashioning the weapon that eventually came to pass, Oppenheimer alone has been become renowned as the “father of the atomic bomb” due to his leadership of the Manhattan Project.

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  Discover Shakespeare: The Man...

  Graham Alderwood

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  Discover Shakespeare: The Man Behind the Curtain 
  Unlock Shakespeare's secrets: his life, his genius. 
  Are you aiming to advance in your career and strengthen your understanding by successfully unlocking Shakespeare's secrets? 
  Searching for a complete guide that offers all necessary insights to delve into the mind of Shakespeare? 
  Look no further! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for enriching your knowledge, applying your interpretative skills, and engaging in comprehensive explorations. With this, you're prepared for success. 
  Updated for an in-depth understanding of Shakespeare's genius. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights about the life and genius of Shakespeare 
  - Detailed explanation of Shakespeare's contributions to literature 
  - Effective strategies for in-depth analysis and appreciation 
  Our guide stands out with its detailed coverage, vital for mastering Shakespeare's works. Concepts aren't just touched upon; they are explored thoroughly. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official literary body and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. 
  Designed with a logical structure and clear language, our Shakespeare Guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to complex jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and begin your journey to unlocking Shakespeare's secrets.

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  Carry on Jeeves and Right Ho...

  P. G. Wodehouse

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  P.G. Wodehouse, the master of British humor, produced dozens of books and hundreds of short stories in his long and prolific career. But none of his creations has quite captured the world's imagination as much as his bumbling, empty-headed, man-about-town Bertie Wooster and Bertie's faithful, knight-in-shining tuxedo Jeeves.  Collected here are two of Wodehouse's most beloved "Jeeves and Wooster" creations - ten short stories from the anthology "Carry On, Jeeves" and the complete novel "Right Ho, Jeeves" - each a master class in comedic writing. Along with Jeeves and Bertie, we are introduced to an entire cast of beloved Wodehouse characters: Bingo Little, James "Corky" Corcoran, Honoria Glossop, Rockmetteller Todd and the terrifying and bombastic Aunt Agatha.  These two books are presented here in their original and unabridged form.

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  Out of the Bronx: A Memoir

  Irene Sardanis

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  Leaving home was not easy for Irene Sardanis. Born into a Greek family in the Bronx in the 1940's she was the youngest child of an unhappy mother and a father who drank, gamboled and enjoyed other women.- and then when Irene was eleven abandoned the family altogether. Irene's older siblings found a way out, but Irene was trapped hostage to her mother's rage and despair. When she finally escaped her mother as a young adult, she married a Greek man who controlled and dominated her just like her mother always had. But Irene wasn't ready to let her story end there. Out the Bronx is a story of how, with the guidance of one significant woman, Irene found a road away from danger - and a path to freedom.

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  The New Frontier

  John F. Kennedy

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  A collection of speeches and addresses from JFK's time in office - including his last ever speech, as well as the initial assassination report following his murder.

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