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  Kandha Kouley

  Anonimo

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  “Kandha Kouley” by Bachint Kaur is a collection of 16 powerful short stories that explore the harsh realities of relationships, the tragedy of the 1947 Partition, and the emotional struggles of modern family life. Each story reflects deep human emotions—love, pain, loss, and the complexity of society. The book beautifully captures social, cultural, and emotional truths with sensitivity and realism.

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  Between King Cotton and Queen...

  Beau Cleland

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  Between King Cotton and Queen Victoria recenters our understanding of the Civil War by framing it as a hemispheric affair, deeply influenced by the actions of a network of private parties and minor officials in the Confederacy and British territory in and around North America. John Wilkes Booth likely would not have been in a position to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, for example, without the logistical support and assistance of the pro-Confederate network in Canada. That network, to which he was personally introduced in Montreal in the fall of 1864, was hosted and facilitated by willing colonials across the hemisphere. Many of its Confederate members arrived in British North America via a long-established transportation and communications network built around British colonies, especially Bermuda and the Bahamas, whose primary purpose was running the blockade. It is difficult to overstate how essential blockade running was for the rebellion's survival, and it would have been impossible without the aid of sympathetic colonials. The operations of this informal, semiprivate network were of enormous consequence for the course of the war and its aftermath, and our understanding of the Civil War is incomplete without a deeper reckoning with the power and potential for chaos of these private networks imbued with the power of a state.

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  Captain John Franklin and Sir...

  Editors Charles River

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  After the discovery of the Americas, several European countries were interested in finding the route, and nations from France to Spain sent out explorers searching for the mysterious route. While these voyages did not reveal the hoped for route, they did result in large parts of both North and South America being mapped, and as more of the new land mass was determined, the parameters of the search for such a route were narrowed. By the 18th century, explorers began to seek such a route to the north, looking for the legendary Northwest Passage.  
  	Eventually, some countries lost interest, but England remained determined, and the masters of the waves continued to send ship after ship and crew after crew across the Atlantic. By the early 19th century, the search was taking expeditions to the Arctic, and each time a team returned to England telling stories of how it was stymied by ice or bad weather, another team confidently went out, certain that it would be the one to make it through.  
  	This ultimately led to the voyage of Captain John Franklin, who left Britain in 1845 for the Arctic in the hopes of completing mapping the Northwest Passage. Instead of returning with spices and silks, Franklin and his men disappeared, leaving behind them a mystery that plagued the English conscience for decades. Ironically, the ill-fated trip only became more legendary when its mystery was solved than it was when it remained a curiosity. It was a tale of ice and cold, starvation and desperation, and a tragically fatal one.  
  	Shackleton’s place in history is not the one he set out to make, but his extraordinary deeds have made his contributions to early exploration of Antarctica indelible. Despite the victor’s wreath eventually going to another, Shackleton’s name is essential to any discussion of Antarctic exploration, based on personal heroism more than logistical triumphs.

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  Hourly - Empowering the...

  AJ Richichi

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  Hourlyshines a spotlight on the often-overlooked majority of the US workforce: The Hourly employees who keep our economy running yet feel invisible.Businesses don’t just need A-players at their corporate offices; they need them on the front lines, interacting with customers and representing their brand. However, those who occupy these types of positions don’t often get the respect they deserve.In Hourly, author AJ Richichi shares eye-opening insights into the challenges these “invisible” workers face on a daily basis as a result of large-scale issues that have gone unaddressed for years. Through research and firsthand experience, Richichi discusses why it seems so difficult to find solutions but shows that change is possible, providing practical ways for companies to support their hourly workers.The book includes real-world examples of brands successfully empowering hourly staff through measures like stock grants, tuition support, and workplace perks. Readers can review these perks and resulting impacts to drive change within their own organization.Hourly proves that we can achieve a brighter future for employers, workers, and the economy as a whole. However, we must first open our eyes to “see” the invisible workers and understand how important they truly are in society.

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  Telling Lies - Clues to Deceit...

  Paul Ekman

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  From breaking the law to breaking a promise, how do people lie and how can they be caught? 
   
   
   
  In this revised edition, Paul Ekman, a renowned expert in emotions research and nonverbal communication, adds a new chapter to present his latest research on his groundbreaking inquiry into lying and the methods for uncovering lies. Ekman has figured out the most important behavioral clues to deceit; he has developed a one-hour self-instructional program that trains people to observe and understand "micro expressions"; and he has done research that identifies the facial expressions that show whether someone is likely to become violent—a self-instructional program to train recognition of these dangerous signals has also been developed. 
   
   
   
  Telling Lies describes how lies vary in form and how they can differ from other types of misinformation that can reveal untruths. It discusses how a person's body language, voice, and facial expressions can give away a lie but still fool professional lie hunters—even judges, police officers, drug enforcement agents, and Secret Service agents.

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  The Balkans - A History of...

  Days of History

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  Step into the complex world of Balkan history with this captivating book. From ancient times to the present day, this book covers the key events and factors that have shaped the region's turbulent past. 
  Here are five key things you'll learn:The impact of Ottoman rule on the Balkans, including the development of Islamic culture and the struggle for independence.The role of the Balkans in World War I and II, including the experiences of Serbian soldier and nationalist Gavrilo Princip, whose assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the First World War.The post-war era, including the rise of communism and the impact of the Cold War on the region.The collapse of Yugoslavia in the 1990s and the resulting conflicts, including the Bosnian War and the Kosovo War.The ongoing challenges faced by the Balkans today, including political instability, economic struggles, and social inequality. 
  Whether you're a history enthusiast or just curious about the world, this book is a great read for understanding the complex and often turbulent history of the Balkans.

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