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  German Autumn

  Stig Dagerman

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  In the aftermath of World War II, Germany lay in ruins - its cities bombed, its people starving, its identity fractured. In German Autumn, Swedish journalist Stig Dagerman delivers a raw and unfiltered account of life in occupied Germany during the fall of 1946. 
  Through a series of deeply personal and vividly detailed reports, Dagerman goes beyond political narratives, capturing the human cost of war with compassion and insight. He walks through decimated cities, speaks with civilians, former soldiers, and refugees, and exposes the moral and physical struggles of a defeated nation. Neither excusing nor condemning, he presents an honest, haunting portrait of a society grappling with guilt, survival, and the slow process of rebuilding. 
  First published in 1947, German Autumn remains one of the most powerful works of war reportage - an urgent and poetic reflection on the consequences of destruction, the resilience of humanity, and the role of a writer in times of crisis. 
  A gripping and essential historical document—perfect for readers of war journalism, postwar history, and political literature.

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  How Polarization Begets...

  Thomas L. Brunell, Bernard...

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  Extreme polarization in American politics is perhaps the most confounding political phenomenon of our time. This book binds together polarization in Congress and polarization in the electorate within an ever-expanding feedback loop. This loop is powered by the discipline exerted by the respective political parties on their Congressional members and district candidates and endorsed by the voters in each Congressional district who must choose between the alternatives offered. Tight national party discipline produces party delegations in Congress that are widely separated from one another but each ideologically narrowly distributed. 
   
   
   
  As district constituencies become more polarized and are egged on by activists, parties are further motivated to appeal to their respective bases rather than to voters in the ideological center. America has indeed acquired parties with clear platforms—once thought to be a desirable goal—but these parties are now feuding camps. What resolution might there be? Just as the progressive movement slowly replaced the Gilded Age, might a new reform effort replace the current squabble? Or could an asymmetry develop in the partisan constraints that would lead to ascendancy of the center, or might a new and over-riding issue generate a cross-cutting dimension, opening the door to a new politics? Only the future will tell.

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  Editor Missing - The Media in...

  Ruben Banerjee, Anuj Datta

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  This is a time when the space for free speech is shrinking in India, along with a growing intolerance of contrarian views. The right to dissent, which should be the bedrock of any democracy, is seriously endangered. There is widespread belief that we are in an undeclared emergency. Not everyone agrees with this, though, and the jury is out on the state of play in the world's largest democracy. As charges and countercharges fly, with no unanimity in sight, India's national discourse, particularly its news media, is becoming increasingly divided and polarized. 
  In Editor Missing, veteran journalist Ruben Banerjee attempts to provide clarity on the state of Indian media at a time when there is consensus only on the lack of it. The media mirrors society, and Banerjee is best placed to tell its contested story in contemporary India. As a top editor for various publications, he has had a ringside view for years of the decline in its standards, quality and objectivity. His own experiences reflect the time we live in. The book provides rare insights into the minefield that an editor today runs into - from pressures that are exerted to the risks of upsetting the powers that be. At the end of it, the reader is left with a chilling realization that defending the truth can come at a huge personal cost in present-day India.

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  A Supreme Court Unlike Any Other...

  Kevin J. McMahon

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  A data-rich examination of the US Supreme Court’s unprecedented detachment from the democratic processes that buttress its legitimacy. 
  Today’s Supreme Court is unlike any other in American history. This is not just because of its jurisprudence but also because the current Court has a tenuous relationship with the democratic processes that help establish its authority. Historically, this “democracy gap” was not nearly as severe as it is today. Simply put, past Supreme Courts were constructed in a fashion far more in line with the promise of democracy—that the people decide and the majority rules. 
  Drawing on historical and contemporary data alongside a deep knowledge of court battles during presidencies ranging from FDR to Donald Trump, Kevin J. McMahon charts the developments that brought us here. McMahon offers insight into the altered politics of nominating and confirming justices, the shifting pool of Supreme Court hopefuls, and the increased salience of the Court in elections. A Supreme Court Unlike Any Other is an eye-opening account of today’s Court within the context of US history and the broader structure of contemporary politics.

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  #HashtagActivism - Networks of...

  Brooke Foucault Welles, Sarah J....

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  The power of hashtag activism became clear in 2011, when #IranElection served as an organizing tool for Iranians protesting a disputed election and offered a global audience a front-row seat to a nascent revolution. Since then, activists have used a variety of hashtags to advocate, mobilize, and communicate. In this book, Sarah Jackson, Moya Bailey, and Brooke Foucault Welles explore how and why Twitter has become an important platform for historically disenfranchised populations, including Black Americans, women, and transgender people. 
   
   
   
  The authors describe how such hashtags as #MeToo, #SurvivorPrivilege, and #WhyIStayed have challenged the conventional understanding of gendered violence; examine the voices and narratives of Black feminism enabled by #FastTailedGirls, #YouOKSis, and #SayHerName; and explore the creation and use of #GirlsLikeUs, a network of transgender women. They investigate the digital signatures of the "new civil rights movement"—the online activism, storytelling, and strategy-building that set the stage for #BlackLivesMatter—and recount the spread of racial justice hashtags after the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and other high-profile incidents of killings by police. Finally, they consider hashtags created by allies, including #AllMenCan and #CrimingWhileWhite.

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  Life in the UK Test 2026 - The...

  GreatBrit Education

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  Are you looking for the perfect way to study for your upcoming Life in the UK Test in 2026?
   
   
   
  Do you dream of passing for the first time, and becoming a British Citizen? Maybe you just want settled status? 
   
   
   
  Whatever your motivation is to stay in the UK - whether for work, family, or love - we get it.
   
   
   
  The problem you have - the test is DIFFICULT. Which means many people fail on their first try.
   
   
   
  This comprehensive study guide is designed to guide you through passing the exam as fast and easily as possible.
   
   
   
  Inside our new audiobook, here's a small piece of what you'll get:
   
   
   
  •   	More than 500 Practice Questions & Answers - that you can listen to over & over again - wherever you are.
   
  •   	Up-to-date content for 2026 & beyond - including the new King, the new government, new taxes and policies, Brexit updates, and more.
   
  •   	Written by British Historians - With Expert Knowledge - Triple Checked for Accuracy
   
  •   	A highly experienced British Narrator (listen to the audio sample to hear what he sounds like)
   
  •   	This audiobook has been edited & completely re-narrated since last year's version. 
   
  •   	And much, much more.
   
   
   
  No matter whether you're from India, Albania, Poland, Pakistan or anywhere else - this audiobook is all you'll need to succeed.
   
   
   
  So, if you don’t want to fail this hard test…
   
   
   
  Then listen to this audiobook now!

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