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  World English Bible Book 15 The:...

  Various Authors

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  The Book of Ezra is the fifteenth book. It is a book of the Hebrew Bible; which formerly included the Book of Nehemiah in a single book, commonly distinguished in scholarship as Ezra-Nehemiah. The two became separated with the first printed rabbinic bibles of the early 16th century, following late medieval Latin Christian tradition. Composed in Hebrew and Aramaic, its subject is the Return to Zion following the close of the Babylonian captivity, and it is divided into two parts, the first telling the story of the first return of exiles in the first year of Cyrus the Great (538 BC) and the completion and dedication of the new Temple in Jerusalem in the sixth year of Darius I (515 BC), the second telling of the subsequent mission of Ezra to Jerusalem and his struggle to purify the Jews from marriage with non-Jews. Together with the Book of Nehemiah, it represents the final chapter in the historical narrative of the Hebrew Bible.

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  The Ah-Ha Moment - Exploring...

  Martin Cohen

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  Jokes are intellectual can-openers offering surprisingly powerful insights into not only how our minds work – but into how the world around us works too.
  
  
  Why? Well, when you think about it, a good joke requires, demands, a very special kind of deep thinking – a kind of world-upturning, no-holds-barred problem solving. It's the same skill that produces the great insights of art and commerce, the insight that sees solutions and creates opportunities. And yes, such skills can be approached through exercises and study, but there's no good reason to think such sensible methods work any better than having a sense of humour.
  
  
  So why not, at least for a moment, throw all conventional thinking to the wind, and start re-examining the world through the very special, very beautiful prism of jokes and riddles?
  
  
  "With wit and irony, Martin Cohen explains the basic concepts of philosophy and incidentally introduces the most famous thinkers in history." – Der Spiegel.

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  The Afghan Wars - 1839-42 & 1878-80

  Archibald Forbes

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  "The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80" by Archibald Forbes is a historical account focusing on two significant conflicts between the British Empire and Afghanistan. The first war took place from 1839 to 1842, and the second from 1878 to 1880. Forbes provides an in-depth analysis of the causes, major battles, political dynamics, and outcomes of these wars. Forbes, a war correspondent with firsthand experience in the region, combines his observations with historical research to provide a vivid and detailed narrative. His account is not just a military history but also delves into the geopolitical context of the time, offering insights into the complex relationship between Afghanistan and the British Empire. The book is recognized for its thorough analysis and engaging storytelling, making it a significant contribution to the historical literature on British-Afghan relations.

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  Hicky's Bengal Gazette - The...

  Andrew Otis

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  Hicky's Bengal Gazette is the story of India's first newspaper and its pivotal role in exposing the corruption of the British imperialist project.The story opens in late-eighteenth century Calcutta. The British are well-ensconced in Bengal but the Raj has yet to emerge. Irishman, James August Hicky, arrives in Calcutta as a surgeon's mate, seeking his fame and fortune. He soon finds himself in debtors' prison, however, and it's while in jail that he first acquires the printing press that sets him on a collision course with the British East India Company. 
   
  Sensing a business opportunity, Hicky established the first newspaper in South Asia but quickly became committed to the freedom of the press at great personal cost. His Gazette exposed corruption in the East India Company and embezzlement in the Christian Church, making himself two powerful enemies in the process: Johann Zacharias Kiernander, an influential missionary and Warren Hastings, the Governor General. Staunchly anti-war and anti-colonialist, Hicky's Bengal Gazette was known for its provocative content. Trials, prison time, and assassination attempts follow before Hicky dies mysteriously on a boat to China. His legacy in India endures to this day through the vibrant, modern media landscape.

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  The Sailor and the Seamstress -...

  Liam O'Connor

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  'An ambitious and meticulously researched family history' CONOR O'CLERY, Author of The Shoemaker and His Daughter
  When William Kennedy joined the Royal Navy in 1854, he embarked on a decade-long service that took him across the globe, from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, the Far East and the Pacific. Meanwhile Norry Grady emerged from the hardships of the Famine to become a domestic servant in Trabolgan House, where her skills as a seamstress did not go unnoticed.
  The couple married in 1859 and eventually settled into life in coastguard stations across Ireland and England. Their lives were marked by joy, sorrow and resilience as they navigated personal losses with an indomitable spirit that has echoed down through the generations, all the way to the author.
  The Sailor and the Seamstress is a vivid historical narrative that paints a rich portrait of nineteenth-century Ireland, a time of great social and political upheaval, capturing the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people during extraordinary times.

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  The Religion of Whiteness - How...

  Michael O. Emerson, Glenn E....

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  Recent years have seen a growing recognition of the role that White Christian Nationalism plays in American society. As White Christian Nationalism has become a major force, and as racial and religious attitudes become increasingly aligned among whites—for example, the more likely you are to say that the decline of white people as a share of the population is "bad for society," the more likely you are to believe the government should support religious values—it has become reasonable to wonder which of the adjectives in the phrase "White Christian Nationalism" takes precedence. 
   
   
   
  In this book, Michael O. Emerson and Glenn E. Bracey II respond definitively: the answer is "white." The majority of white Christians in America, they argue, are believers in a "Religion of Whiteness" that shapes their faith, their politics, and more. The Religion of Whiteness, they argue, raises the perpetuation of racial inequality to a level of spiritual commitment that rivals followers' commitment to Christianity itself. 
   
   
   
  Using national survey data, in-depth interviews, and focus group results gathered over several years, Emerson and Bracey show how the Religion of Whiteness shapes the practice of Christianity for millions of Americans—and what can be done to confront it.

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