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  Viking History Beyond the Raids...

  The Forgotten History Archive

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  You know the picture already: horned helmets, burning monasteries, axes on a beach. It is the version you were handed at school, and some part of you suspects it is mostly costume — that the people who crossed open ocean in open boats must have been far more interesting than that.
  
  This is Viking history told from inside the longhouse, the shipyard and the marketplace. You step into scenes with real named people from the sagas, runestones and excavation reports: the women who ran estates and sailed west, the shipwrights and navigators who found Iceland and Greenland without charts, the thralls and law-speakers, the traders whose silver came from the Caliphate, and the settlers who quietly became Normans and Rus. Where the sagas and the archaeology disagree, you hear that too, plainly.
  
  By the end you can talk about the Norse with confidence and see the Viking Age as what it truly was — a revolution in connection. Press play and meet them.

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  The Story of One Awakening

  Zohar Leo Palfi

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Dive into the dark yet irresistibly compelling world of "The Story of an Awakening", a psychological thriller about an artist stripped of everything but his unquenchable thirst for truth. 
   
  Elias Burton was once a dazzling painter whose canvases captivated audiences—until the betrayal of someone close shattered not only his career but his faith in himself. For ten years, he lived in the silence of his own oblivion, hiding from the world and from his own memories. Then mysterious letters—"Dawn," "Shadow," "Labyrinth"…—slipped beneath his door and stirred in him something far stronger than despair. 
   
  From his dusty studio to the crumbling mansion at 17 Elm Street, Elias follows a trail of symbols and mirror-like reflections that hide clues to a long-buried truth. Each page is a brushstroke on the canvas of his fate: the tension tightens, the past takes shape, and deep within the mirrored glass glimmers the key capable of resurrecting a life laid waste. 
   
  Perfectly balanced between psychological drama and enigmatic investigation, "The Story of an Awakening" will make you feel every emotion alongside its hero, keeping you on edge until the very end. Open the book—and experience one man's journey back from the shadows to claim his right to the dawn.

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  The Great Ice Age - A History...

  Hourly History

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  On a human scale, the climate is something that may seem fixed and unchanging, but on a geological scale, our planet has been subject to vast periods when the climate has been notably warmer or colder than it is today. Perhaps the most famous of these fluctuations in the climate was the Great Ice Age. 
  We now know that Earth has been subject to at least five ice ages, with the first occurring over 2.5 billion years ago. The most recent, the Great Ice Age (also known as the Quaternary or Pleistocene Ice Age), gripped planet Earth from around 2.5 million years ago and saw its last glacial period end about 11,700 years ago. This ice age witnessed the development of modern humans and the evolution of the first human societies. 
  While these are ancient events, they do have direct relevance to the world in which we live today. Scientists have spent a great deal of time looking at the Great Ice Age, principally because understanding it could help us understand the complex web of linked factors that lead to climate change. That, in turn, may help us to understand the changes in climate we seem to be facing today. This is the fascinating story of the Great Ice Age.

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  California - The Land of the Sun

  Mary Austin

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  California described by a woman who had walked its deserts alone - the water, the light, the Owens valley being drained to fill Los Angeles taps. Austin fought that diversion and lost, and the anger is in the prose. This edition adds a gallery of 60 plates after Bierstadt, Moran, Church and Kensett, alongside 31 illustrations restored and coloured for this printing.

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  The Wages Of Freedom

  Re’Gena Bell Roberts

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  In 1845, seventeen-year-old Amad Adebayo lives a peaceful life in a small West African village, unaware that fate is about to wrench him from everything he knows. Captured and sold into slavery, Amad Adebayo is torn from his homeland and brought to a plantation near St. Augustine, Florida, where he endures the brutal realities of servitude. But the spirit of freedom burns fiercely within him. Defying the odds, Amad escapes the bands of slavery and sets his sights on a bolder dream—freeing those held in bondage and ending the very system that tried to break him. With honour, courage, and the will to fight back, he commandeers a ship and leads a rebel crew on a ruthless mission to destroy the slave trade. Together, they embrace the treacherous life of piracy—not for gold, but for justice. Sailing the perilous Caribbean and Gulf waters, Amad Adebayo becomes a legend of the seas, striking fear into slavers and hope into the hearts of the oppressed. But freedom is never easily won, and Amad Adebayo must face betrayals, battles, and the ghosts of his past as he charts a dangerous course towards liberation. As he confronts the complexities of freedom and justice, he grapples with his own identity and the moral ambiguities of his quest. Amad's Adebayo story is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the timeless struggle for liberation. The Wages of Freedom is a sweeping epic adventure of resilience, rebellion, and the unbreakable quest for freedom.

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  100 Amazing Facts about...

  Marc Dresgui

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  Discover the hidden secrets of Mauritius with this captivating journey through 100 unique facts! 🇲🇺 
  Have you ever wondered:What is the fascinating story behind Mauritius' legendary dodo?How do the mysterious dunes of Flic-en-Flac form?Which endemic animals still inhabit Mauritius’ forests?Why does the Crystal Rock off the coast intrigue geologists so much?How do Mauritian mangroves protect the environment?What makes the giant tortoises of Île aux Aigrettes so special? 
  Why this book is an ideal choice for the whole family:A wealth of discoveries: With 100 facts, readers of all ages explore Mauritius' natural treasures, unique stories, and cultural highlights.A captivating, educational approach: Each fact is explained in a simple, accessible style for children, perfect for sparking their curiosity.Variety of topics: This book covers geology, wildlife, flora, and culture, providing a comprehensive understanding of Mauritius.A fun learning tool: The quiz at the end of the book makes reading interactive and is perfect for family time.Encourages ecological awareness: By discovering Mauritius' biodiversity, young readers learn the importance of preservation.An educational gift: This rich, captivating book makes an ideal gift to enrich the knowledge of children and young teens.Great for curious minds: Designed for a wide age range, from the youngest to adults, everyone will find facts to fascinate them. 
  Explore the wonders of Mauritius like never before, and dive into the mysteries, landscapes, and stories that make this island one of a kind.

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