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  A Committee of One - How Faith +...

  Opal Lee

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  A Committee of One: How Faith + Action = A PurposeFULL Life is an inspirational memoir/self-help book from the Grandmother of Juneteenth that will be a testament to the transformative power of resilience, faith, and love. 
  In 2016, then-90-year-old Opal Lee began her Opal Walks 2 DC campaign where she endeavored to walk 1,400 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, DC to bring awareness to the cause of making Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday. She was convinced that the country needed and wanted the unity that celebrating the abolition of slavery can bring. That it was bigger than Texas. Thankfully, on June 17, 2021, President Joseph Biden passed the bill making Juneteenth a National holiday and Ms. Opal stood alongside the president during this historic occasion, receiving the pen he used to sign off on the law. 
  A Committee of One takes readers on a profound journey through Ms. Opal Lee's life by sharing stories that will reveal a life marked by resilience, faith, and unwavering determination. Drawing parallels to the beloved narrative style of Tuesdays with Morrie, A Committee of One will weave together personal anecdotes with timely wisdom and offer every reader inspiring nuggets for reflection. 
  From the opening chapters, her narrative unfolds with the kind of raw honesty Ms. Opal is known for. She shares the challenges she's experienced (including the destruction of her childhood home by a white mob when she was twelve and the failure of her first marriage) as well as how those devastations allowed her the room to grow and become the woman she is today. All these stories are a testament to the indomitable human spirit, the fearlessness of our fortitude. The bottom-line goal in every chapter is to impart one significant and invaluable lesson: Adversity, though inevitable, need not define one's destiny. 
  The heart of the story is Ms. Opal's steadfast commitment to hard work and perseverance. From balancing the demands of motherhood and education to securing career advancements to the activism that led her to be named “The Grandmother of Juneteenth,” she's always tried to embody the transformative power of being steadfast. Because of this, A Committee of One is a powerful reminder that success is not measured by the absence of trials but by the willingness to confront and overcome them.

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  Near East in the Iron Age The:...

  Charles River Editors

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  The Iron Age stands as one of the most transformative periods in the history of the ancient Near East, a time when societies were reshaped by technological innovation, political upheaval, and cultural reinvention. Beginning around 1200 BCE, the collapse of the Bronze Age world brought an end to centuries-old systems of international trade, diplomacy, and imperial control. Great cities were abandoned or destroyed, populations shifted, and long-established kingdoms vanished almost overnight. What followed was not merely a period of decline, but an era of profound change, during which new powers emerged from the ruins of the old order and forged a radically different political landscape. 
  As iron gradually replaced bronze in tools and weaponry, warfare became more accessible and destructive, enabling ambitious rulers to expand their territories with unprecedented efficiency. In Mesopotamia and the Levant, rising states such as Assyria and Babylon transformed themselves into formidable military empires, employing organized armies, advanced siege techniques, and administrative systems that allowed them to govern vast and diverse populations. Meanwhile, smaller kingdoms like Israel, Phoenicia, and Lydia developed their own political structures and cultural traditions while attempting to manage politics among their stronger neighbors. To the east, the Neo-Assyrians and Neo-Babylonians eventually rose to power. 
  The Iron Age also brought crucial cultural changes. Writing systems spread more widely, religious traditions evolved, and monumental architecture reshaped urban landscapes. The Bible took form amid these turbulent centuries, Phoenician sailors carried their alphabet across the Mediterranean, and Assyrian kings filled palace walls with detailed reliefs celebrating their victories. Modern archaeological discoveries, from fortified cities and royal inscriptions to everyday household objects, have offered invaluable insight into how people across the region lived.

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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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  The Sailor and the Seamstress -...

  Liam O'Connor

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  'An ambitious and meticulously researched family history' CONOR O'CLERY, Author of The Shoemaker and His Daughter
  When William Kennedy joined the Royal Navy in 1854, he embarked on a decade-long service that took him across the globe, from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, the Far East and the Pacific. Meanwhile Norry Grady emerged from the hardships of the Famine to become a domestic servant in Trabolgan House, where her skills as a seamstress did not go unnoticed.
  The couple married in 1859 and eventually settled into life in coastguard stations across Ireland and England. Their lives were marked by joy, sorrow and resilience as they navigated personal losses with an indomitable spirit that has echoed down through the generations, all the way to the author.
  The Sailor and the Seamstress is a vivid historical narrative that paints a rich portrait of nineteenth-century Ireland, a time of great social and political upheaval, capturing the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people during extraordinary times.

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  Volodymyr Zelenskyy Effect The:...

  Vines Graener

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  The Zelensky Effect: New Perspectives on Eastern Europe and Eurasia offers an in-depth exploration of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s unprecedented rise to power and his profound influence on global geopolitics. This audiobook delves into Zelenskyy’s transformation from comedian to president, shedding light on his leadership in the face of crisis and his role in reshaping the political landscape of Ukraine and Eastern Europe. 
  Through expert analysis, the audiobook examines Zelenskyy’s impact on the international stage, highlighting key themes such as resilience, democratic values, and Eastern European politics. It also explores the broader implications of his leadership on global security, Russia-Ukraine relations, and the future of Eurasian geopolitics. 
  Whether you're interested in international relations, Eastern European history, or contemporary political leadership, this audiobook provides fresh insights and unique perspectives. Ideal for listeners seeking to understand the dynamics of modern Eastern Europe, the rise of political outsiders, and the future of Eurasia, The Zelensky Effect is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the rapidly changing world order.

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  Burned by Billionaires - How...

  Chuck Collins

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  Recently, it has become increasingly evident that extreme concentrations of wealth and power have profound impacts on our politics, but extreme inequality's influence on our daily lives—and our futures—has been vastly overlooked.In Burned by Billionaires, Chuck Collins, an author and a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington DC, chronicles how the actions of the top .01% have severe consequences for the rest of us. Collins takes down the "myth of meritocracy," unraveling how the rich rig the game in their favor, resulting in a concentration of wealth in the hands of a tiny (but growing) class of billionaires—leading to intense income and political polarization. Collins charts this economic, social, and ecological destruction and shows how these effects manifest in every facet of our society. 
   
  Collins argues that perhaps, worst of all, the concentration of wealth and power is leading to political hijacking, undermining the democratic principle that our votes matter equally. This book is an urgent call-to-action and road map to a more equitable society, where everyone has access to the resources that will allow them to thrive. Burned by Billionaires offers a pointed prescription for taking power back from the billionaire class and achieving the shared prosperity that comes from a healthy and equal society.

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