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  High Tension - FDR's Battle to...

  John A. Riggs

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  An account of Franklin Roosevelt’s battle against the power industry to bring electricity to rural communities in the United States. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in the depths of the Depression, high tension―or high voltage―power lines had been marching across the country for decades, delivering urban Americans a parade of life-transforming inventions from electric lights and radios to refrigerators and washing machines. But most rural Americans still lived in the punishing pre-electric era, unconnected to the grid, their lives consumed and bodies broken by backbreaking chores.High Tension is the story of FDR’s battle against the “Power Trust,” an elaborate Wall Street-controlled web of holding companies, to electrify all of America―even when the corrupt captains of the industry and their cronies (led by a formidable and honest champion, Wendell Willkie, whose role in the battle propelled him to a presidential bid to unseat Roosevelt in 1940) cried that running lines to rural areas would not be profitable and that in a free market there would simply have to be a divide between the electricity haves and have-nots. Roosevelt knew better. And in this story of shrewd political maneuvering, controversial legislation, New Deal government organizations like the Tennessee Valley Authority, the packing of Federal courts, towering business figures, greedy villains, and the crying needs of farmers and other rural citizens desperate for services critical to their daily lives, John A. Riggs has chronicled democracy’s greatest balancing act of government intervention with private market forces. Here is the tale of how FDR’s efforts brought affordable electricity to all Americans, powered the industrial might that won World War II, and established a model for public-private solutions today in areas such as transportation infrastructure, broadband, and health care.Praise for High Tension “The little known but captivating story of electricity is at the heart of the New Deal. John A. Riggs is the perfect person to tell the tale.” ―Walter Isaacson, author of The Innovators, Leonardo da Vinci, and Steve Jobs “[A] lucid and compelling tale. This is a fresh angle of vision on one of the most important and under-appreciated stories of the first half of the 20th century.” ―Jonathan Alter, author of The Defining Moment: FDR’s Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope “An innovative history of the chaos and conniving that created America’s transformative electricity system. . . . A compelling read. Thoroughly researched and gracefully written. . . . A must for historians, it is also a gripping read for all.” ―Martin J. Sherwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer “[A]n exhaustive look at President Franklin Roosevelt’s multipronged war against the private utility sector. . . . Riggs dives deep into the legislative, judicial, and public opinion battles over Roosevelt’s energy initiatives, including the Tennessee Valley Authority, and argues that the hybrid public-private system that emerged in America was critical to the nation’s “economic global supremacy” during and after WWII. . . . [T]his authoritative account is a valuable resource for students of America’s energy policy.” ―Publishers Weekly

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  Hitler's Death - The Case...

  Luke Daly-Groves

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  In Hitler's Death, author and expert Luke Daly-Groves rigorously looks at the question: Did Hitler shoot himself in the Führerbunker or did he slip past the Soviets and escape to South America? Countless documentaries, newspaper articles, and internet pages written by conspiracy theorists have led the ongoing debate surrounding Hitler's last days. Historians have not yet managed to make a serious response. Until now. 
   
   
   
  This book is the first attempt by an academic to return to the evidence of Hitler's suicide in order to scrutinize the most recent arguments of conspiracy theorists using scientific methods. Through analysis of recently declassified MI5 files, previously unpublished sketches of Hitler's bunker, personal accounts of intelligence officers along with stories of shoot-outs, plunder, and secret agents, this rigorously researched book takes on the doubters to tell the full story of how Hitler died.

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  NCE Simplified - National...

  Thaddeus Wrencher

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  NCE Simplified: Your Definitive Guide to Passing the National Counselor Examination 
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  Mind Over Mood: Harnessing CBT...

  AHMED MUSA

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  An accessible guide to navigating and defeating emotional problems through "Mind Over Mood: Harnessing CBT to Conquer Anxiety and Depression: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Emotional Wellness," helps readers succeed in improving emotional living. 
  While depression and anxiety often feel like mountains facing one, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) provides a tested way for people to take control of their thoughts and feelings. In this book, readers will learn how to identify vicious thought cycles, challenge irrational assumptions, and adopt more helpful behaviors to better succeed in improving their emotional living. 
  Developed as a simple, action-by-action workbook, Mind Over Mood guides you in breaking the self-defeating patterns that cause anxiety and depression by examining the interaction between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Each chapter includes activities that will force you to think, relevant examples drawn from everyday life, and useful strategies you can apply immediately. 
  It encompasses all the core elements of cognitive behavior therapy in a manner that will make this topic easy to understand for novices as well as experts, from recognition of cognitive distortions and reframing negative beliefs to using behavioral activation in building beneficial habits. 
  This book should be read by anyone interested in reducing tension, elevating their Mood, and achieving sustained emotional balance. Mind Over Mood brings a powerful toolkit for mental clarity, emotional resilience, and personal development to either self-work with CBT or work in cooperation with a therapist.

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  Up from Slavery

  Booker T. Washington

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  Delve into the remarkable life story of Booker T. Washington with "Up from Slavery," now available as an engaging and inspiring audiobook. 
  In this captivating memoir, Washington recounts his journey from enslavement to becoming one of the most influential African American leaders of his time. From his humble beginnings on a Virginia plantation to his founding of the renowned Tuskegee Institute, Washington's story is one of perseverance, determination, and unwavering commitment to education and equality. 
  Through vivid anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Washington offers invaluable lessons on resilience, hard work, and the power of education to uplift individuals and communities. As you listen, you'll be transported to the tumultuous period of Reconstruction and Jim Crow segregation, gaining insights into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience. 
  Narrated with warmth and authenticity, this audiobook captures the essence of Washington's indomitable spirit and his vision for a more just and equitable society. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a student of social justice, or simply seeking inspiration, "Up from Slavery" is sure to leave a lasting impression. 
  So, why wait? Start listening to "Up from Slavery" today and embark on a transformative journey alongside one of America's most visionary leaders.

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  SEAL Target Geronimo - The...

  Chuck Pfarrer

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  The New York Times–bestselling, “engrossing account of the military operation that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden” (Kirkus Reviews, starred). 
   
  On May 2, 2011, at 1:03 a.m. a satellite uplink crackled from Abbottabad, Pakistan, into the situation room of the White House in Washington, D.C.: “Geronimo, Echo, KIA.” These words, spoken by a Navy SEAL, ended Osama bin Laden’s three-decade-long career of terror. 
   
  SEAL Target Geronimo is the story of Bin Laden’s relentless hunters and how they took down the terrorist mastermind, told by Chuck Pfarrer, a former commander of SEAL Team Six and author of the bestselling Warrior Soul: The Memoir of a Navy SEAL. After talking to members of the SEAL team involved in the raid, Pfarrer shares never-before-revealed of the historic raid and the men who planned and conducted it in an exclusive boots-on-the-ground account of what happened during each minute off the mission—both inside the building and outside. 
   
  Pfarrer takes readers inside the operations as the SEALs flew over the wall of Bin Laden’s shabby, litter-strewn compound and then penetrated deeper and deeper into the terrorist lair, telling us just what it looked, sounded, and smelled like in that sweltering Pakistani suburb. He takes us out to the courtyard to witness the near-disaster of the malfunctioning helicopter and brings us to the exact spot where the Al Qaeda leader was cowing when the bullet entered his head. 
   
  SEAL Target Geronimo is an explosive story of unparalleled valor, clockwork military precision, and deadly accuracy carried out by the most elite fighting force in the world—the US Navy’s SEAL Team Six. Denounced by the Pentagon when it was first published, SEAL Target Geronimo is back in a new edition with added information about the raid, a new afterword, and never-before-seen photos. 
   
  Praise for SEAL Target Geronimo 
   
  “The book is more than just a high-adventure black-ops thriller. It is a work of historical importance that sets the record straight.” —Neil W. McCabe, Human Events 
   
  “Pfarrer certainly had access. . . . He clearly had detailed conversations with senior officers in the SEALs’ chain of command . . . and understands the vocabulary and culture very well. . . . SEAL Target Geronimo explodes a number of media myths about the riad to kill Bin Laden.” —Richard Minter, The Daily Beast

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