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  Global Debt - The Financial Time...

  Marcus Klein

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  The global debt crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time, affecting nations, corporations, and individuals alike. Over the past several decades, debt has skyrocketed across the world, creating a complex web of financial obligations that have far-reaching consequences. As debt levels soar, the very foundations of economic stability are being threatened, with severe implications for future generations. This book seeks to explore the various dimensions of the global debt crisis and its impact on societies and economies. 
  At the heart of the issue lies the interconnectedness of global economies. In today’s world, financial markets, international trade, and political systems are all intricately linked. A debt crisis in one country can quickly spread to others, as seen in past global financial meltdowns. The global economy operates as a delicate balance, where debt plays a central role in fueling growth. However, when debt becomes excessive, it can destabilize entire financial systems, leading to recessions, defaults, and social upheaval. This is particularly true for countries and corporations that rely heavily on borrowing to maintain their operations and growth. 
  This book will provide an in-depth look at the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to the global debt crisis. From national debt and the borrowing practices of governments to the rising levels of consumer and corporate debt, each section will explore the different aspects of debt that contribute to this growing problem. Understanding the dynamics of debt is crucial for comprehending the broader economic trends and risks that shape the modern world.

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  Hostage

  Eli Sharabi

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  In a raw and unflinching memoir, Eli Sharabi, a survivor of 491 days in Hamas captivity, recounts the harrowing ordeal of his abduction from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th, 2023, the loss of his wife and daughters, and his unyielding resolve to survive. Narrated by award winning actor, Geoffrey Cantor. 
  “I refuse to let myself drown in pain. I am surviving. I am a hostage. In the heart of Gaza. A stranger in a strange land. In the home of a Hamas-supporting family. And I'm getting out of here. I have to. I’m getting out of here. I’m coming home.”—Eli Sharabi  
  On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed Kibbutz Be’eri, shattering the peaceful life Eli Sharabi had built with his British wife, Lianne, and their teenage daughters, Noiya and Yahel. Dragged barefoot out his front door while his family watched in horror, Sharabi was plunged deep into the suffocating darkness of Gaza’s tunnels. As war raged above him, he endured a grueling 491 days in captivity, all the while holding onto the hope that he would one day be reunited with his loved ones. 
  Eli Sharabi’s story is one of hunger and heartache, of physical pain, longing, loneliness and a helplessness that threatens to destroy the soul. But it is also a story of strength, of resilience, and of the human spirit’s refusal to surrender. It is about the camaraderie forged in captivity, the quiet power of faith, and one man’s unrelenting decision to choose life, time and time again. 
  In the first memoir by a released Israeli hostage, and the fastest-selling book in Israel’s history, Sharabi offers a searing firsthand account of survival under unimaginable conditions—starvation, isolation, physical beatings, and psychological abuse at the hands of his captors. 
  Narrated in haunting timbre by award winning actor Geoffrey Cantor, and compared to Elie Wiesel’s Night and Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken, Hostage is a profound witness to history, so it shall be neither forgotten nor erased. 

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  Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Rome

  L J Trafford

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  A fascinating and often-funny look into Romans' private (or not-so-private) lives, exploring the truth behind the empire's salacious reputation. 
   
   
    
  From emperors to empresses, poets to prostitutes, slaves to plebs, ancient Rome was a wealth of different experiences and expectations—nowhere more so than around the subject of sex and sexuality. The image of ancient Rome that has come down to us is one of sexual excess: emperors gripped by perversion partaking in pleasure with whomever and whatever they fancied during weeklong orgies. 
   
   
    
  But how true are these tales of depravity? Was it really a sexual free-for-all? What were the laws surrounding sexual engagement? How did these vary according to gender and class? And what happened to those who transgressed the rules? We invite you to climb into bed with the Romans to discover some very odd contraceptive devices, gather top tips on how to attract a partner, and learn why you should avoid poets as lovers at all costs. Along the way we'll stumble across potions and spells, emperors and their favorites, and some truly eye-popping interior decor choices.

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  New World Order and Globalist...

  Catherine Dumont

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  "The New World Order" posits that a secret group of powerful individuals dominates governments and financial systems around the world. In his compelling research, with its strengths and weaknesses, the author argues that this elite has been working behind the scenes for centuries to establish a world government and control the resources of all countries.

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  Master HSK 1 Grammar: Volume 3 –...

  Letitia Wu

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  “Master HSK 1 Grammar: Volume 3” is a direct and practical guide to the essential grammar every beginner must know. This volume completes my HSK 1 Grammar series and gives you the final set of structures needed for a strong foundation. 
  Each chapter focuses on one key pattern. You will hear: 
  	•	Clear explanations in simple language 
  	•	Word-for-word breakdowns 
  	•	Literal meanings 
  	•	Natural English translations 
  	•	Examples you can use immediately 
  This method removes guesswork and shows you exactly how Chinese sentences are built. You will learn to form correct sentences, ask common questions, and use everyday grammar that appears across HSK 1. 
  This audiobook is ideal for beginners who want fast, solid progress. You can listen while walking, commuting, or studying—short lessons make it easy to review and build strong grammar habits. 
  If you want a straightforward, effective way to master HSK 1 grammar, this final volume gives you the tools to understand Chinese clearly and use it with confidence.

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  Surviving the Bataan Death March...

  Commanders & Campaigns

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  You wanted a true story you could follow in one voice, one man, from the first chapter to the last. Not a campaign history, not a roster of generals, but a single life you can walk beside.
  
  This is the documented story of Lester Tenney, a young tank crewman who surrendered on Bataan, walked the Death March, survived the hell ships and dug coal for Mitsui in Omuta until the war ended. Every scene is built on his own published testimony, unit records and oral-history archives, so what you hear is what he recorded. You follow him through the prison camps and the cruelty, through the quiet strategies that kept him alive, and then through the harder decades afterward as he rebuilt a life and eventually sat across the table from the country that held him.
  
  By the final chapter you understand not just how a man survives, but how he chooses to forgive. Press play and let his story carry you.

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