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  Resistance to Imperialism - How...

  Arlo Holders

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  Imperialism, a system of domination and exploitation, has shaped the course of human history for centuries. At its core, imperialism refers to the policy of a nation extending its power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Colonization, often considered its most aggressive form, involves the establishment of control over a foreign territory, exploiting its resources, and subjugating its people. The roots of imperialism date back to ancient civilizations, but the most notable period of imperial expansion occurred between the 15th and early 20th centuries, driven by European powers such as Britain, France, Spain, and Portugal. 
  The Age of Exploration, beginning in the late 15th century, marked the beginning of a new era of European imperialism. With the development of advanced navigational technologies, European nations sought to expand their empires by discovering new trade routes and territories. Colonization became intertwined with economic ambition, as European countries sought access to valuable resources like gold, spices, and sugar. The discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus in 1492 marked the start of extensive European colonization in the Western Hemisphere, followed by the establishment of colonies in Asia and Africa. 
  The motivations for colonization were multifaceted. Economically, European nations sought to control trade routes and establish lucrative colonies that could supply raw materials, which would fuel the industrial revolutions in Europe. Politically, nations pursued imperialism as a way to enhance their power and prestige on the world stage. Colonization also provided a solution to domestic issues, such as overpopulation and unemployment, by offering new lands for settlement and economic opportunity.

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  Wait Five Minutes - Weatherlore...

  Shelley Ingram, Willow G. Mullins

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  The weather governs our lives. It fills gaps in conversations, determines our dress, and influences our architecture. No matter how much our lives may have moved indoors, no matter how much we may rely on technology, we still monitor the weather. Wait Five Minutes: Weatherlore in the Twenty-First Century draws from folkloric, literary, and scientific theory to offer up new ways of thinking about this most ancient of phenomena. 
   
   
   
  Weatherlore is a concept that describes the folk beliefs and traditions about the weather that are passed down casually among groups of people. From detailing personal experiences at picnics and suburban lawns to critically analyzing storm stories, novels, and flood legends, contributors offer engaging multidisciplinary perspectives on weatherlore. 
   
   
   
  As we move further into the twenty-first century, an increasing awareness of climate change and its impacts on daily life calls for a folkloristic reckoning with the weather and a rising need to examine vernacular understandings of weather and climate. Weatherlore helps us understand and shape global political conversations about climate change and biopolitics at the same time that it influences individual, group, and regional lives and identities. We use weather, and thus its folklore, to make meaning of ourselves, our groups, and, quite literally, our world.

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  19: The Musical - An American...

  Jennifer Schwed, Doug Bradshaw

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  19: The Musical is the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt, Inez Milholland and the other suffragists who fought to get women the right to vote - The 19th Amendment. The inspirational story of these fearless women is brought to life through jazz, traditional musical standards style, spoken word, and hints of gospel. Alice Paul and the suffragist's fight for equality have been re-imagined for a new generation with a poignant and uplifting message that will resonate for years to come. 
  Originally created and performed on stage, 19: The Musical has been adapted for a new medium to reach a broader audience through audiobooks. 
  Book & Lyrics by Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw, ​​​​​​​Music Composed & Arranged by Charlie Barnett

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  Herman Melville: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Herman Melville, American writer and creator of Moby Dick: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  On the Ends of Good and Evil -...

  Marcus Tullius Cicero

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  Cicero sets out the three major Greek philosophies: Epicureanism, Stoicism and Aristotelianism (or Peripateticism), by recounting his conversations with Lucius Torquatus, Marcus Cato and Piso. 
  He then provides his commentary and criticisms of each. 
  The volume was written in the summer of the year 45 BC a few years before Cicero's assassination at the hands of Mark Antony's men.  
  It is made up of five books: 
  Book 1 - Exposition of Epicureanism 
  Book 2 - Cicero's Arguments Against Epicureanism 
  Book 3  - Cicero's Exposition of Stoicism 
  Book 4 - Arguments Against Stoicism 
  Book 5 - The New Academy and Cicero's View 
  Narrated by Robin Homer of Vox Stoica.  
  Translation by H. Harris Rackham.

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  The Final Fight for Freedom -...

  Congressman Chris Stewart, Dane...

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  From New York Times bestselling author Chris Stewart and Dr. Dane Stewart 
   
   
   
  Truth is being destroyed, free speech criminalized, the dollar fast becoming worthless. Ideologues at the helm of Big Tech, Big Media, and Big Business are set on the destruction of capitalism and democracy. Powerful federal agencies are no longer protectors of the people, but their primary adversary. 
   
   
   
  Not since the Civil War has our nation been so divided, bringing us to the edge of national suicide. And our enemies—China being chief among them—see our weakness. If we falter, they will act. 
   
   
   
  Not since World War II have we faced an adversary so determined to achieve global dominance. At this moment, they are perfecting an arsenal of weapons to use against us: Quantum computing. Artificial intelligence. Hypersonic missiles. Bio-warfare. These are threats we must defeat. But before we are able to do that, we must protect ourselves from the enemy within. 
   
   
   
  Many of our forefathers had to fight a Great War to save their freedom. It falls upon this generation to fight two. But we must not lose hope. There is a way to save our nation.

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