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  World’s Deadliest Plagues The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Human beings seem to have a particular fascination for microbiological threats. They are invisible, unpredictable and mysterious, and it is only in the past 150 years or so that scientists have begun to understand microorganisms and the maladies they can cause. Modern society has long been horrified and enthralled by accounts of such pestilences as the Black Death, which exterminated up to 60% of the population of Europe from 1347-1351. Less known is the Plague of Justinian which was even more deadly in that it carried away a quarter of the world’s population within the space of one year (542 CE). The Great Plague of London, which killed 100,000 in 1666, is another infamous pestilence, as is the Spanish Flu of 1918, which took the lives of as many as one million worldwide, making that epidemic even deadlier than the medieval Black Death. 
  Such virulent outbreaks of disease are by no means distant historical events. While scientific and technological advances have limited and in many places eradicated such community-devastating diseases as cholera, smallpox, bubonic plague, typhus, Salmonella and yellow fever, new microscopic threats have arisen, including Ebola, SARS, bird flu, and most recently Coronavirus 2. 
  The terror associated with pestilence speaks to people’s insecurities concerning the unknown and invisible. The ancients had no knowledge of microorganisms that caused disease-instead they postulated that pestilence was caused by miasma, air fouled by decomposing matter. That said, modern awareness of microscopic viruses and bacteria does nothing to lessen humanity’s insecurity. If anything, it is terrifying that such tiny creatures have the capacity to overthrow powerful and vibrant societies. This is one of the themes of H. G. Wells’ famous War of the Worlds (1897).

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  Staring into the Sun - Stories...

  Madelyn Postman, Robert G. Lee

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  --- Semifinalist, 2025 Autumn House Nonfiction Prize --- 
  England, 2015. Madelyn dreads telling her young children about her mother, who died by suicide decades earlier. But when her child asks about skin tone and eye color, she’s compelled to share the painful truth. 
  A Cantonese village, 1895. Emigrating to America seems inevitable for teenage Song, whose family is starving during a drought. His grandmother tells him about Chinese emigrants’ ordeals and predicts a fate that will bring tragedy upon his descendants. 
  Oakland, 1921. Henri is held responsible for a theft at his brother-in-law’s store. By 1955, he owns the store but resents his business rival, whose philandering son has married Henri’s daughter Corri. 
  San Francisco Bay Area, 1995. Corri relies, perhaps too much, on kindness and spirituality to get her through life. She shares a crucial poem with her granddaughter Madelyn. 
  Staring into the Sun links memoir and the true stories of a Chinese American family. From the reverberations of the Chinese Exclusion Act to the glamour of a millionaire, a magician, and a model, this collection lays bare one family’s tragedies and triumphs. 
  --- PRAISE FOR STARING INTO THE SUN --- 
  “Postman skillfully weaves narration throughout the book and handles difficult topics with sensitivity and grace.” —Chris Lu, former U.S. Ambassador, Deputy Secretary of Labor, White House Cabinet Secretary 
  “Unique, unvarnished, and deeply moving.” —Quil Lawrence, NPR Correspondent and author of Invisible Nation (Walker Books, 2009) 
  “Singularly moving. Postman touches universal chords of grief, belonging, and love. A beautiful book.” —Tessa McWatt, author of Shame on Me (Scribe UK, 2019) and The Snag (Scribe UK, 2025) 
  “A new perspective on the Chinese American experience told with great courage and elegance.” —Hugo Wong, author of America’s Lost Chinese (Hurst, 2023) 
  “A thrilling and visceral read, bright with life and love and hope.” —Wiz Wharton, author of Ghost Girl, Banana (HarperVia, 2023)

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  Running Africa - Cape to Cairo –...

  Keith Boyd

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  11,000 km, 301 days, 1 Guinness World Record 
  Why would a 57-year-old with a genetic heart condition attempt the fastest journey on foot from Cape Town to Cairo? 
  In Running Africa, Keith Boyd tells the story of his epic run, complete with injuries, illness, being taken hostage, getting caught up in a rebel firefight, and having members of his team imprisoned. 
  From a soft start in South Africa to increasing danger and hardship as he headed further north, Keith reminds himself – and us – of why he undertook the journey. 
  After a business career spanning 40 years, Keith repurposed himself as a socio-economic activist, determined to make a dent in the greatest issue of our time: poverty. 
  He founded RainbowLeaders.org.za to motivate young Africans to vote, elect great leaders and hold them accountable – and soon realised that the organisation needed a platform to spread awareness of its message. His audacious attempt to break the 25-year-old Guinness World Record became that platform. 
  All proceeds from the sale of this e-book go towards funding our youth democracy work at RainbowLeaders.org.za.

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  Bad Things - The Nature and...

  Neil Feit

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  Bad Things addresses various philosophical questions about the nature and moral relevance of harm. The most basic question is this: under what conditions does an event harm a given individual? Neil Feit focuses primarily on the metaphysics of harm, and he both defends and extends the counterfactual comparative account of harm. On this account, in its most basic form, an act or event harms an individual provided that she would have been better off if it had not occurred. The counterfactual comparative account is widely accepted but also widely criticized. Feit provides detailed and thorough responses to the most challenging objections. He argues that an adequate theory of harm should entail the counterfactual comparative account but also make room for a certain kind plural harm, where two or more events together harm an individual although neither one by itself is harmful. These harmful events are bad things, collectively, even if no single event is itself a bad thing. Feit sets out and defends a detailed account of plural harm, addressing issues about the magnitude and the time of the harm suffered by the victim. The primary focus of the book is on the metaphysics of harm, but issues concerning its normative or moral relevance are addressed.

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  Escaping Anxiety - Power Ideas...

  Dr. James Kilgore

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  IT'S TIME TO ESCAPE ANXIETY! 
  This book is not about anxiety! You already know too much about that. In Escaping Anxiety, one of America's beloved grandfathers, Dr. James Kilgore, offers brief power ideas for positive thinking so you can literally escape anxiety. Consider this: if you were bitten by a poisonous snake, you wouldn't have time to study everything you could about snakes. Instead, your life would depend upon the antidote Escaping Anxiety is the antidote you need for anxiety. 
  In these transformational short stories of heart and hope, pastor-teacher Kilgore offers you the opportunity to truly replace anxiety, fear, and worry with confident hope. One by one, his stories are filled with power ideas for positive living. Say goodbye to negative influences and self-talk, and sit down for a chat with Dr. Jim.

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  Four Russian Writers: Life...

  Asherby Fosdick

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  Four Russian Writers: Life Lessons and Storytelling Secrets 
  ⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Insights Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to enhance your storytelling abilities and uncover valuable life lessons from some of the greatest Russian writers? 
  Searching for a comprehensive guide that encompasses all the essential elements to master the art of storytelling and learn from these literary giants? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This guide acts as your ultimate resource for enriching your understanding, applying your newfound skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With our insights, you're poised for success. 
  Updated for the latest storytelling techniques and insights. 
  Key features of this insightful guide: 
  - In-depth explorations of storytelling techniques influenced by four iconic Russian authors. 
  - Clear explanations of life lessons drawn from their works. 
  - Effective strategies for applying storytelling techniques in your own writing. 
  What sets our guide apart is its thorough coverage, which is vital for your learning journey. Concepts are not just lightly touched upon; they are examined in depth. 
  Please note, this guide is an independent resource and not affiliated with any official literary institution. 
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