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  The Real Deal - My Decade...

  Anonyme

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  ""One of the best Political Biography books of all time"" - BookAuthority 
    
   
  George Sorial, a top Trump Organization executive, shares behind-the-scenes stories of Trump’s leadership, problem solving, and success.

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  Black Gods of the Asphalt -...

  Onaje X. O. Woodbine

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  J-Rod moves like a small tank on the court, his face mean, staring down his opponents. "I play just like my father," he says. "Before my father died, he was a problem on the court. I'm a problem." Playing basketball for him fuses past and present, conjuring his father's memory into a force that opponents can feel in each bone-snapping drive to the basket.On the street, every ballplayer has a story. Onaje X. O. Woodbine, a former streetball player who became an all-star Ivy Leaguer, brings the sights and sounds, hopes and dreams of street basketball to life. He shows that big games have a trickster figure and a master of black talk whose commentary interprets the game for audiences. The beats of hip-hop and reggae make up the soundtrack, and the ballplayers are half-men, half-heroes, defying the ghetto's limitations with their flights to the basket.Basketball is popular among young black American men but not because, as many claim, they are "pushed by poverty" or "pulled" by white institutions to play it. Black men choose to participate in basketball because of the transcendent experience of the game. Through interviews with and observations of urban basketball players, Onaje X. O. Woodbine composes a rare portrait of a passionate, committed, and resilient group of athletes who use the court to mine what urban life cannot corrupt. If people turn to religion to reimagine their place in the world, then black streetball players are indeed the hierophants of the asphalt.

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  Ming Dynasty - Exploration Great...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Ming Dynasty emerged from the ashes of the Yuan Dynasty, a Mongol-led empire that had ruled China for nearly a century. By the late 14th century, the Yuan government had become weak and corrupt, plagued by heavy taxation, famines, and widespread unrest. The Chinese population, weary of foreign rule, began to rise in rebellion. Among the many insurgent leaders, one man would rise to power and change the course of Chinese history—Zhu Yuanzhang. 
  Born into a poor peasant family, Zhu Yuanzhang experienced hardship early in life. Orphaned as a child, he spent years in a Buddhist monastery before joining the Red Turban Rebellion, a movement dedicated to overthrowing the Yuan. His military prowess and strategic mind quickly elevated him through the ranks. As he consolidated power, he systematically eliminated rival factions, eventually establishing himself as the dominant leader of the rebellion. In 1368, Zhu marched his forces into Beijing, forcing the last Yuan emperor to flee northward. Declaring the end of Mongol rule, he proclaimed himself emperor and founded the Ming Dynasty, choosing the name "Ming," meaning "brilliant" or "bright," to symbolize a new era of Chinese rule. 
  As the first Ming emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, now known as the Hongwu Emperor, sought to restore Chinese traditions and repair the damage caused by Mongol rule. He reestablished Confucian principles as the foundation of government, reinstating the civil service examination system to ensure that officials were selected based on merit rather than birthright. He also implemented strict laws to reduce corruption, often resorting to harsh punishments to maintain order. His administration worked to rebuild agriculture, improve irrigation systems, and distribute land to farmers, strengthening the economy and ensuring food security.

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  Gilded Age Revealed - Untold...

  Lennon Publishing

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  Step into a world of glittering wealth, rising tensions, and bold transformation. 
  The Gilded Age was more than just pearls and palaces. It was a time of secret deals, daring innovation, and quiet rebellion. This captivating volume pulls back the curtain on the real stories behind the elegance, revealing the people and power struggles that shaped modern America. 
  Inside, you'll discover:How a single invention lit up cities and launched an industrial revolutionWhy the nation's richest families carefully arranged marriages like business mergersThe forgotten names behind key reforms, strikes, and movementsWhat really happened inside America's grandest mansions and who paid the price for their luxuryThe battles between press barons, railroad kings, and political machinesHow women's roles shifted from social ornaments to emerging change-makersThe cultural undercurrent of art, architecture, and rising immigrant voices 
  This extended edition includes a special bonus feature with authentic 1890s recipes, vintage cocktails, and a curated playlist of parlor and ragtime music so you can truly step into the spirit of the age. 
  Whether you're fascinated by history's hidden corners or simply want to understand the forces that built the modern world, Gilded Age Revealed: Untold Stories of Opulent Mansions, Scandalous Power Plays, and Groundbreaking Inventions Unveiled in a Matter of Days offers an unforgettable journey into America's most opulent and complex era.

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  Ripple Effect - The Impact of Words

  Gabriel MacGregor

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  Drawing from over 20 years of experience in military and governmental intelligence services, this book shares the lessons learned from connecting with people, guided by HUMINT (Human Intelligence)—where trust, empathy, and communication determine outcomes. 
  It invites you to become a pebble that creates ripples—shaping the world around you through meaningful communication, positive influence, and the quiet power of empathy. 
  Whether you're a leader, coach, parent, law enforcement officer, intelligence operative, or simply someone seeking deeper relationships, you’ll discover:How to build trust and emotional safetyHow to use elicitation techniques ethicallyHow body language and presence affect connectionHow to master questioning techniques that unlock genuine insightHow to practice active listening so others feel truly heardHow to influence without manipulation 
  This is not just a book—it’s a guide to change the world around you.

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  The Devotional Poetry of Donne...

  Leland Ryken

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  Get everything you can out of your time reading the classics with the Christian Guides to the Classics Series!     Leland Ryken provides a clear pathway to understanding the "Great Works" through this engaging series of short guidebooks. Beginning with "why the classics matter" and "the nature and function of literature," readers will find a helpful path to reading and analyzing influential works in the Western canon. Evaluating the included selection of poetry from a distinctly Christian perspective, this guide to the devotional poetry of Donne, Herbert, and Milton includes commentary on the work, including Scriptural allusions, and provides prompts for reflection and discussion.     Each book:     Includes an introduction to the author and work  Explains the cultural context  Incorporates published criticism  Defines key literary terms  Contains discussion questions at the end of each unit of the text  Lists resources for further study  Evaluates the classic text from a Christian worldview.     This volume leads readers through the devotional poetry of three seventeenth-century poetic geniuses: John Donne, George Herbert, and John Milton.

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