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  Yaadon Ke Bikhre Moti - Batware...

  Aanchal Malhotra

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  ""Malhotra's observations on the mysterious ways in which material memory works are evocative... she excels in weaving quotes into a cohesive narrative."" -THE HINDU 
  ""An alternative history of Partition... Everyday objects can be powerful repositories of memories and stories, their very ordinariness helping their owners to talk about an extraordinary and often traumatic past.""  -SCROLL.IN 
  ""A remarkable debut book..."" -THE TIMES OF INDIA 
   
  'Every thoughtful person, concerned for the future of this country, needs to read this book.' - Prof. Irfan Habib 
  Yaadon ke Bikhre Moti, the Hindi translation of the bestselling Remnants of a Separation, is a unique attempt to revisit the Partition through objects that refugees carried with them across the border. These belongings absorbed the memory of a time and place, remaining latent and undisturbed for generations. They now speak of their owner's pasts as they emerge as testaments to the struggle, sacrifice, pain and belonging at an unparalleled moment in history. A string of pearls gifted by a maharaja, carried from Dalhousie to Lahore, reveals the grandeur of a life that once was. A notebook of poems, brought from Lahore to Kalyan, shows one woman's determination to pursue the written word despite the turmoil around her. The product of years of research, this book is an alternative history of the Partition - the first and only one told through material memory that makes the event tangible even seven decades later.

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  Kublai Khan: The Life and Legacy...

  Editors Charles River

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  Aside from Genghis, the most famous of the Mongolian rulers was Genghis’s grandson, Kublai Khan, who was raised as Mongolian in the traditional way, but also exposed to Chinese culture. Kublai’s father Tolui made sure all of his sons could ride and hunt, but he was apparently also concerned that they understood the characteristics and possibilities of the more settled regions under Mongolian rule. Thus, while Kublai and his brothers were still boys, his grandfather Genghis arranged a great Mongolian hunt. This traditional event involved many thousands of riders starting in a great circle and gradually moving into the center, driving the game in front of them. It was a hunt, but it was also a traditional kind of practice military exercise. Kublai killed a couple of small animals, and Genghis is reported to have been pleased with his grandsons.  
  	As Great Khan, Kublai Khan ruled the Mongolian Empire from his capital in modern-day Beijing, with a court that included Mongolians, Arabs, and Persians from throughout his empire. While Genghis may have been a warrior, Kublai was a man of culture, intellect and curiosity, and his court was a luxurious one rich in art, music, and goods. Under his reign, trade along the Silk Road was both easier and more efficient than ever before. Toll gates were removed, and traders could move freely from place to place. It was said that even women could travel safely with goods without fear of harm.  
  	Kublai was clearly an influential ruler, but what helped his legacy endure was that he hosted the famous Italian traveler Marco Polo, who stayed in China for years and described what he saw in detail. When Marco Polo’s travelogue was published back in Europe, it immediately became one of the most famous works on the continent, and while modern historians still debate which parts were factual and fictional, there can be no question that Kublai Khan was a monumental leader in Asia. 

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  Hoodoo for Health and Success -...

  Amina Waynes

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  The magic that works for Health and Success, even if you are a beginner! 
  The essence of Hoodoo is the search for earthly advantage through magic. 
  Almost everyone aspires to be prosperous. You would probably like your financial goals to be achieved at the desired time, whether you have a regular day job or are a struggling entrepreneur attempting to make your business more competitive. But to have all this you also need to enjoy good health in your life. You know, this book will help you to bring both! 
  "Hoodoo for Health and Success" is an upgrade to the book "Hoodoo for Beginners". It will teach you to use Hoodoo to bring Health and Success with 30+ ready-to-use Spells and Rituals with instructions, that will help you materialize abundance, attract luxury, attract unanticipated financial gain, and bring good fortune. These spells can be cast by both beginners and experts. 
  This is a part of what you'll find in "Hoodoo for Health and Success":How to get started with HoodooTerminology of HoodooHow to get started with SpellsSpell Tools30+ Spells and Rituals: For Money For Health For Job For Luck 
  ...and much more! 
  Even if you've never practiced Hoodoo, thanks to Amina Waynes with this book you can attract Health and Success in your life and that of others!

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  Fantasies of Nina Simone

  Jordan Alexander Stein

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  Since her death in 2003, Nina Simone has been the subject of an astonishing number of rereleased, remastered, and remixed albums and compilations as well as biographies, films, viral memes, samples, and soundtracks. In Fantasies of Nina Simone, Jordan Alexander Stein examines the space between our collective and individual fantasies about Simone the performer, civil rights activist, and icon, and her own fantasies about herself. Stein outlines how Simone gave voice to personal fantasies through releasing dozens of covers of her white male contemporaries. With her covers of George Harrison, the Bee Gees, Bob Dylan, and others, Simone explored and claimed the power and perspective that come with race and gender privilege. Looking at examples from Simone's four-decade genre-bending career—from songbook standards, jazz, and pop to folk, junkanoo, and reggae—and at her work's many uptakes and afterlives, Stein mobilizes the psychoanalytic concept of fantasy to build a black feminist history with and for this multifaceted performing artist.

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  History of Ancient Mexico: An...

  Billy Wellman

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  Chocolate, bouncy rubber balls, and the “Three Sisters” agricultural system—the people of ancient Mexico invented them all 3,600 years ago.  
  They also built the world’s largest pyramid by volume and the sixth most-populated city without the wheel and without pack animals. Ancient Mexico introduced the first city, calendar, writing system, and aqueduct to North America.  
  This audiobook unwraps the interrelated histories of ancient Mexico’s key civilizations. Learn about their mythology, warfare, art, architecture, and religion. How did they develop writing? What happened when the Spaniards showed up? This audiobook will keep you listening as it unwraps the stories of ancient Mexico’s colorful and fascinating history.  
  A glimpse at the questions this overview answers includes:Who built North America’s first city and invented chocolate and rubber balls?Which culture developed Mexico’s first logo-syllabic writing by 500 BCE?Who ruled an empire of six million people and worshiped a hummingbird god?What was the Valley of Mexico’s first city-state, which was later buried under volcanic lava?How did Aztec soldiers reach the rank of Jaguar warriors?What tactics did Cortés use to defeat the Aztecs?What did Mexico’s ancient people believe about creation, heaven, and the underworld?How has ancient Mexico impacted modern Mexico and the world? 
  To explore ancient Mexico’s historical legacy, scroll up and click the “add to cart” button!

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  How To Break into Information...

  Denise Alena

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  Are you looking to break into the exciting world of Information Technology? Look no further! 'How to Break into Information Technology' is the ultimate guide to navigating the tech industry. From choosing your career to upskilling and interviewing, how to Level Up your career is outlined here, follow the steps! 
  In this book, you'll learn how to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of technology, develop your skills and knowledge, and find your place in this dynamic field. From networking to interviewing, author Denise Owens, a successful Black woman in cybersecurity, shares her firsthand experiences and provides practical advice on how to overcome the obstacles you may face as a person of color in the industry. 
  'How to Break into Information Technology' is more than just a career guide – it's a call to action for us to seize our place in tech and make our mark on the world. With inspiring stories from successful Black women in the industry, this book will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to start your journey in tech and reach your full potential.

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