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Beneath the Surface

Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish

by John Hargrove, Howard Chua-Eoan ...

*Now a New York Times Best Seller*Over the course of two decades, John Hargrove worked with 20 different whales on two continents and at two of SeaWorld's U.S. facilities. For Hargrove, becoming an orca trainer fulfilled a childhood dream. However, as his experience with the whales deepened, Hargrove came to doubt that their needs could ever be met in captivity. When two fellow trainers were ... Read more

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*Now a New York Times Best Seller*Over the course of two decades, John Hargrove worked with 20 different whales on two continents and at two of SeaWorld's U.S. facilities. For Hargrove, becoming an orca trainer fulfilled a childhood dream. However, as his experience with the whales deepened, Hargrove came to doubt that their needs could ever be met in captivity. When two fellow trainers were
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Beneath the Surface

Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish

by John Hargrove, Howard Chua-Eoan ...

Narrated by John Hargrove ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

Over the course of two decades, John Hargrove worked with 20 different whales on two continents and at two of SeaWorld’s U.S. facilities. For Hargrove, becoming an orca trainer fulfilled a childhood dream. However, as his experience with the whales deepened, Hargrove came to doubt that their needs could ever be met in captivity. When two fellow trainers were killed by orcas in marine parks, ... Read more

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Over the course of two decades, John Hargrove worked with 20 different whales on two continents and at two of SeaWorld’s U.S. facilities. For Hargrove, becoming an orca trainer fulfilled a childhood dream. However, as his experience with the whales deepened, Hargrove came to doubt that their needs could ever be met in captivity. When two fellow trainers were killed by orcas in marine parks,
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Impossible Jobs in Public Management

Edited by Erwin C. Hargrove, John C. Glidewell ...

Series series Studies in Government and Public Policy
If you think your job is hopelessly difficult, you may be right. Particularly if your job is public administration.Those who study or practice public management know full well the difficulties faced by administrators of complex bureaucratic systems. What they don’t know is why some jobs in the public sector are harder than others and how good managers cope with those jobs.Drawing on leadership ... Read more

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If you think your job is hopelessly difficult, you may be right. Particularly if your job is public administration.Those who study or practice public management know full well the difficulties faced by administrators of complex bureaucratic systems. What they don’t know is why some jobs in the public sector are harder than others and how good managers cope with those jobs.Drawing on leadership
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The Government of God (Summarized Edition)

Enriched edition. A philosophical exploration of divine governance, spiritual authority, and the ethics of faith and politics

by John Taylor, Crispin Hargrove, Spencer Emberwick ...

The Government of God advances a vigorous theocratic argument, contending that only a polity administered under divine law can secure justice, liberty, and social order. John Taylor contrasts the revelatory constitution of God's kingdom with the shortcomings of monarchy, democracy, and priestcraft, reading biblical precedents alongside natural-law reasoning and Anglo-American constitutional idiom. ... Read more

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The Government of God advances a vigorous theocratic argument, contending that only a polity administered under divine law can secure justice, liberty, and social order. John Taylor contrasts the revelatory constitution of God's kingdom with the shortcomings of monarchy, democracy, and priestcraft, reading biblical precedents alongside natural-law reasoning and Anglo-American constitutional idiom.
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The Government of God

Enriched edition. Exploring Divine Governance: Insights on God's Role in the Affairs of Mankind

by John Taylor, Crispin Hargrove ...

In "The Government of God," John Taylor presents a captivating exploration of the interplay between divine authority and human governance, delving into the theological underpinnings of political systems. Through a meticulous examination of scriptural texts, historical precedents, and contemporary case studies, Taylor adopts a scholarly yet accessible literary style that invites readers to ... Read more

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In "The Government of God," John Taylor presents a captivating exploration of the interplay between divine authority and human governance, delving into the theological underpinnings of political systems. Through a meticulous examination of scriptural texts, historical precedents, and contemporary case studies, Taylor adopts a scholarly yet accessible literary style that invites readers to
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The Trail of the Lonesome Pine

Enriched edition. Exploring love, labor, and tradition in the Appalachian Mountains

by John Jr. Fox, Crispin Hargrove ...

In 'The Trail of the Lonesome Pine', John Jr. Fox weaves a poignant tale set in the idyllic yet rugged Appalachian Mountains, illuminating the life and struggles of the rural American South at the turn of the 20th century. Employing a lyrical narrative style imbued with vivid imagery and dialect, Fox explores themes of love, conflict, and the stark beauty of nature intertwined with human emotion. ... Read more

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In 'The Trail of the Lonesome Pine', John Jr. Fox weaves a poignant tale set in the idyllic yet rugged Appalachian Mountains, illuminating the life and struggles of the rural American South at the turn of the 20th century. Employing a lyrical narrative style imbued with vivid imagery and dialect, Fox explores themes of love, conflict, and the stark beauty of nature intertwined with human emotion.
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The Pennyles Pilgrimage

Enriched edition. Or The Money-lesse Perambulation of John Taylor

by John Taylor, Crispin Hargrove ...

In "The Pennyles Pilgrimage," John Taylor delivers a satirical narrative that deftly intertwines travel literature with moral commentary, all crafted in a playful yet poignant literary style. This 1618 work chronicles the journey of a penniless protagonist, exposing the absurdities of society through encounters with various characters that embody the follies and vices of the time. Taylor's keen ... Read more

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In "The Pennyles Pilgrimage," John Taylor delivers a satirical narrative that deftly intertwines travel literature with moral commentary, all crafted in a playful yet poignant literary style. This 1618 work chronicles the journey of a penniless protagonist, exposing the absurdities of society through encounters with various characters that embody the follies and vices of the time. Taylor's keen
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The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come

Enriched edition. A Poetic Tale of Honor, Courage, and Loyalty in the Appalachian Mountains

by John Jr. Fox, Crispin Hargrove ...

In "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come," John Jr. Fox presents a poignant coming-of-age story set against the vibrant backdrop of the Appalachian wilderness. The narrative follows the journey of a young boy named David, who grapples with profound themes of faith, family, and morality. Fox's lyrical prose intricately weaves elements of local color with rich descriptions, immersing the reader in ... Read more

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In "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come," John Jr. Fox presents a poignant coming-of-age story set against the vibrant backdrop of the Appalachian wilderness. The narrative follows the journey of a young boy named David, who grapples with profound themes of faith, family, and morality. Fox's lyrical prose intricately weaves elements of local color with rich descriptions, immersing the reader in
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In Happy Valley

Enriched edition. Journey of Love and Loss in a Rural Paradise

by John Jr. Fox, Crispin Hargrove ...

In "In Happy Valley," John Jr. Fox weaves a rich tapestry that explores the complex interplay between personal aspirations and the stark realities of rural life in early 20th-century America. The novel, marked by its lyrical prose and vivid imagery, paints an evocative picture of the eponymous valley'—a microcosm of hope and despair where the characters grapple with their dreams amidst societal ... Read more

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In "In Happy Valley," John Jr. Fox weaves a rich tapestry that explores the complex interplay between personal aspirations and the stark realities of rural life in early 20th-century America. The novel, marked by its lyrical prose and vivid imagery, paints an evocative picture of the eponymous valley'—a microcosm of hope and despair where the characters grapple with their dreams amidst societal
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The World in Flames

A Black Boyhood in a White Supremacist Doomsday Cult

by Jerald Walker ...

Narrated by C.S. Treadway ...

Unabridged

5 hours 39 min

A lively memoir of growing up with blind African American parents in a segregated cult preaching the imminent end of the world—for fans of James McBride’s The Good Lord Bird.It’s 1970, and Jerry Walker is six years old. His consciousness revolves around being a member of a church whose beliefs he finds not only confusing but terrifying. Composed of a hodgepodge of requirements and restrictions ... Read more

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A lively memoir of growing up with blind African American parents in a segregated cult preaching the imminent end of the world—for fans of James McBride’s The Good Lord Bird.It’s 1970, and Jerry Walker is six years old. His consciousness revolves around being a member of a church whose beliefs he finds not only confusing but terrifying. Composed of a hodgepodge of requirements and restrictions
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The Decision to Kill

A True Crime Story of a Teenage Killer and the Mother Who Loved Him

by Leslie Ghiglieri ...

A family tragedy propels this gripping true crime debut as a mother searches for answers in the shocking murder of her husband—and conviction of her son.In the early morning of October 18, 1986, Cherie Wier's life collapses when her teenage son takes the life of her beloved husband. For years, Cherie grapples with events preceding and following the crime, struggling to overcome the consuming grief ... Read more

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A family tragedy propels this gripping true crime debut as a mother searches for answers in the shocking murder of her husband—and conviction of her son.In the early morning of October 18, 1986, Cherie Wier's life collapses when her teenage son takes the life of her beloved husband. For years, Cherie grapples with events preceding and following the crime, struggling to overcome the consuming grief
... Read more
Death at SeaWorld

Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity

by David Kirby ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Evidence of Harm and *Animal Factory—*a groundbreaking scientific thriller that exposes the dark side of SeaWorld, America's most beloved marine mammal parkDeath at SeaWorld centers on the battle with the multimillion-dollar marine park industry over the controversial and even lethal ramifications of keeping killer whales in captivity. Following the ... Read more

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Evidence of Harm and *Animal Factory—*a groundbreaking scientific thriller that exposes the dark side of SeaWorld, America's most beloved marine mammal parkDeath at SeaWorld centers on the battle with the multimillion-dollar marine park industry over the controversial and even lethal ramifications of keeping killer whales in captivity. Following the
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