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  Wake the Others - A Biography of...

  Willy Palomo

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  Half-memoir, half-biography, Wake The Others wrestles with the legacy of the Salvadoran Civil War. Blending lyric and narrative, Palomo traces his mother’s childhood, war experiences, family separation, migration, and its aftermath. Political without sacrificing craft, confessional without navel-gazing, this debut collection of poetry guides readers through the quagmire of family secrets to a place where healing is possible. 
  "Willy Palomo’s outstanding debut takes a scalpel to the heart of biography as a genre, cuts through to the arteries of inherited nostalgia for a motherland, and opens the capillaries of a mama, abuela, and bisabuela’s traumas. This book is a gut wrenching family narrative of the history of violence in El Salvador and a family’s journey north in hope of stability and the possibility of joy. Palomo’s poems are an important and unique addition to the growing voice of Central American writers in the United States.”  
  —Natalie Scenters-Zapico, author of The Verging Cities and Lima :: Limón

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  Beyond the Horizon - How...

  Davis Truman

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  Beyond the Horizon: How Intelligence Limits Led to the Pearl Harbor Failure offers a compelling analysis of one of history's most infamous intelligence failures — the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Drawing on historical evidence and cognitive science, this thesis explores the systemic issues in U.S. intelligence operations leading up to the attack, including shortcomings in collection, analysis, and management. 
  These failures were not solely the result of institutional flaws but were deeply rooted in human decision-making's inherent cognitive and behavioral limitations. The book highlights how intelligence professionals can learn from the past to anticipate and mitigate future threats by uncovering these constraints. 
  Packed with insightful lessons and actionable recommendations, Beyond the Horizon is a vital resource for intelligence officers, policymakers, and historians. It emphasizes the importance of adapting to human limitations to protect against potential surprises.

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  The Simple Art of Japanese...

  Yoko Takenami

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  Create beautiful gifts, stationery and decorations that incorporate the elegant, centuries-old art of Japanese calligraphy.
   
  Developed since the sixth century, practised by the royal elite and Buddhist scholars, and packed with spiritual meaning, Japanese calligraphy has its own style: simple, elegant and gentle. Starting with a history section that illuminates thousands of years of calligraphy with inspiring examples, the core of the book is a clear step-by-step guide to creating stunning calligraphy. The 15 projects, from a greetings card to painting calligraphy motifs on river pebbles and linen hangings, represent authentic uses of Japanese scripts. The combination of simple strokes and meaningful characters that makes up each of these unique projects means you can create artworks that will give you and your loved ones truly enduring results. A clear materials section shows you exactly what you need to start, while the comprehensive techniques chapter demonstrates how to hold the brush, create characters and write pieces. Also included are 100 of the most popular Western first names, plus a series of greetings, sentiments and poems, including haikus and Zen proverbs, so you can personalise your projects.

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  Lost Negro Records - A Colored...

  Ogechi N. Ofodu

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  A powerful collection of historical poetry uncovering the Black history omitted from standard school textbooks.Welcome to Aphrocentrik Academy! 
  Where the only rule is that you break every rule that produces oppression. 
  In this bold chapbook, Internationally Ranked, Multi-Award Winning, Former Atlanta Youth Poet Laureate - Ogechi N. Ofodu is your teacher, taking you on a poetic journey through the buried & forgotten histories of Black people across the diaspora. From the hidden Blackness of Cleopatra to the magic resilience of Aunt Jemima, from the fire of Eunice Waymon to the tragedy of Philly’s MOVE9. 
  A curriculum in verse with guest "substitute teachers," Lost Negro Records is part history class, part liberation rally, and part ancestor invocation all told in poems. 
  Endorsed by Glenn A. North, Executive Director at The Bruce A. Watkins Cultural Center, Poet Laureate of the 18th & Vine Jazz District and Former Poet in Residence at The American Jazz Museum. As well as by Asst. Professor Dr. Grace D. Gipson, Ph.D in African-American Studies, Black Future Feminist and Pop Culture Scholar. (Both of whom who feature in the book).  
  This chapbook has been called an entry point for Black people to discuss the history of their ancestors and a text to inspire the next Gwendolyn Brooks or Countee Cullen.  
  This audiobook edition, narrated by the author herself, brings the rhythm, rage, and tenderness of these poems to life in the way they were meant to be experienced, out loud. 
  For lovers of spoken word, Black history, Afrocentric literature, and poetry that doesn't ask for permission. 
  (Includes bonus pdf of the never before seen original book cover illustration)

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  Effective Strategies for Adult...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Effective Strategies for Adult Education is a comprehensive course designed to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to engage diverse adult learners effectively. Whether teaching in community programs, workplaces, or online, this course prepares you for success in adult education training and certification.  Learn to apply adult learning theories and andragogy principles to tailor instruction, recognize diverse learning styles and motivations, and design curricula suited to adult learners. Enhance engagement using technology tools and build strong facilitation and communication skills to encourage participation and clarity. Develop cultural competency to create respectful, inclusive classrooms and manage common challenges in adult education settings.  The course covers foundational and advanced strategies to transform adult education into meaningful, motivating experiences. You’ll explore curriculum design, instructional methods, assessment techniques, and program development to plan, run, and evaluate effective adult education programs.  With this training, you will gain the expertise to foster lifelong learning and continuous improvement, supporting personal and professional growth among adult learners. Upon completion, you’ll be confident in applying adult learning principles, managing classroom dynamics, and delivering impactful adult education programs that promote meaningful growth.

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  Hereafter - The Telling Life of...

  Vona Groarke

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  A lyrical portrait of a young Irish woman reinventing herself at the turn of the twentieth century in America. 
   
   
   
  In July 1882, Ellen O'Hara stepped off a ship from the West of Ireland to begin a new life in New York. What she encountered was a world of casual racial prejudice that characterized her as ignorant, dirty, and feckless, the butt of many jokes. From the slim range of jobs available to her she, like, many of her kind, found a position as a domestic servant, working long hours and living in to save on rent and keep. After an unfortunate marriage, Ellen determined to win financial security on her own, and eventually opened a boarding house where her two children were able to rejoin her. 
   
   
   
  Vona Groarke builds this story from historical fact, drawing from various archives for evidence of Ellen. However, she also considers why lives such as Ellen's seem to leave such a light trace in such records and fills in the gaps with memory and empathetic projection. Ellen—scrappy, skeptical, and straight-talking—is the heroine of Hereafter, whose resilience animates the story and whose voice shines through with vivid clarity. Hereafter is both a compelling account of an incredible figure and a reflection on how one woman's story can speak for more than one life.

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