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  Great Britain - History of...

  Kelly Mass

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  This is a book with 10 different topics, all related to the history of Great Britain. The topics are the following: 
  Horatio Nelson 
  The British Raj 
  The Cathars 
  The Great Fire of London 
  Partition of Ireland 
  The Irish Potato Famine 
  Ghosts of Scotland 
  Scottish History 
  Wars of Scottish Independence 
  William Wallace

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  Slavery and the Law: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  Ultimately, while the institution of slavery existed, the principle of protecting individual property rights prevailed, alongside a necessary acknowledgment that slaves were property first and sentient human beings second. It also required a great deal of careful drafting and verbal contortions to construct the Constitution for the young republic that supported those principles of freedom and equality while at the same time facilitating the perpetuation of the “peculiar institution.” 
  	It was not until 1865, with the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment, the instrument that abolished slavery, that any overt mention of slavery found its way into the Constitution. Before that, direct reference was always carefully avoided, although, at the same time, unmistakably alluded to. The document is filled with provisions specific to slavery, protecting and codifying it on a federal level, without anywhere making direct or overt mention of it. By 1788, when the Constitution of the United States was formally adopted, slavery had been a fact of life in the colonies for 169 years, since the first recorded arrival of black Africans in Virginia in 1619. At that time, around the institution, had evolved a system of laws that were derived in the main from English common law. The irony here is that the regime of English common law was at its root hostile to the principle of human bondage, had no tradition of slavery to call upon, and was desirous on the whole to avoid making any overt judgment or pronouncement on the matter. It, therefore, fell to colonial lawmakers to resolve that essential contradiction between treating Africans as either people or property or both. This tension remained in play throughout the era of slavery in English-speaking America until the matter was finally resolved by the outcome of the American Civil War.

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  The Ride - Paul Revere and the...

  Kostya Kennedy

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  “Audiobook narrator Johnny Heller has a brisk, ardent manner, moving through events at a spirited trot, conveying the urgency and high stakes of Revere’s mission.”—The Washington PostTimed for the 250th anniversary of one of America’s most famous founding events: Paul Revere’s legendary ride, newly told with fresh research into little-known aspects of the story Americans have heard since childhood but hardly understoodOn April 18, 1775, a Boston-based silversmith, engraver, and anti-British political operative named Paul Revere set out on a borrowed horse to fulfill a dangerous but crucial mission: to alert American colonists of advancing British troops, which would seek to crush their nascent revolt.Revere was not the only rider that night, and indeed, he had completed at least 18 previous rides across New England and other colonies, disseminating intelligence about British movements. But this ride was like no other, and its consequences in the months and years to come—as the American Revolution morphed from isolated skirmishes to a full-fledged war—became one of our founding legends.In The Ride, Kostya Kennedy presents a dramatic new narrative of the events of April 18 and 19, 1775, informed by fresh primary and secondary source research into archives, family letters and diaries, contemporary accounts, and more. Kennedy reveals Revere’s ride to be more complex than it is usually portrayed—a loosely coordinated series of rides by numerous men, near-disaster, capture by British forces, and finally success. While Revere was central to the ride and its plotting, Kennedy reveals the other men (and, perhaps, a woman with information about the movement of British forces) who helped to set in motion the events that would lead to America’s independence.Thrillingly written in a dramatic, unstoppable narrative, The Ride retells an essential American story for a new generation of listeners.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  The ENFP Calling - Defy The...

  Dane Johnston

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  I wrote this book as a combination love letter to my fellow ENFPs as well as a guide to figure out and pursue your calling. What is that thing you're meant to be doing with your life? 
  My original description was too wordy, and I dislike writing book descriptions, so, after the book had been available for 8 months I asked ChatGPT: 
  "What do readers think about the book The ENFP Calling?" 
  "Based on the reviews and information available, readers generally think highly of "The ENFP Calling" by Dan Johnston. Here are some summarized insights from their feedback: 
  Highly Relatable: ENFP readers feel that the book speaks directly to their experiences and challenges, providing tailored advice that resonates with their personality type. 
  Practical and Useful: Many appreciate the actionable tips and strategies that can be easily implemented in various aspects of their lives, including career, relationships, and personal development. 
  Inspirational: The book is often described as motivational and uplifting, helping readers feel more confident in embracing their true selves and unique strengths. 
  Engaging and Enjoyable: The conversational and humorous writing style makes the book enjoyable to read while effectively conveying important concepts. 
  Comprehensive: Readers value the wide range of topics covered, which ensures that multiple facets of an ENFP's life are addressed, from professional to personal well-being. 
  Overall, "The ENFP Calling" is well-received for its relatable content, practical advice, inspirational tone, engaging style, and comprehensive approach." 
  Well, there you have it, maybe A.I. isn't so bad. Read my book, because the A.I. says so. 

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  Liberal Theory of Justice A:...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of A Liberal Theory of Justice, by Brian Barry.
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by 
  Brian Barry.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  A Liberal Theory of Justice explores the foundational principles of justice within a liberal framework, analyzing how fairness and equality can be achieved in diverse societies. Through rigorous argumentation and philosophical inquiry, the book critiques alternative theories while advocating for a system of justice grounded in impartiality and rational deliberation. With its emphasis on reason, fairness, and the social contract, this work offers profound insights into the role of justice in fostering democratic coexistence.

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  Extraordinary Pools

  Naina Gupta

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  A visual feast of 49 weird, wonderful and architecturally astounding swimming pools from around the world.
  This book is a sumptuous celebration of swimming pools as playgrounds of pioneering design and architectural excess. Banish memories of crowded leisure centres and sun lounger-clad lidos, these are pools designed for pleasure, not purpose. Swimming pools are no longer simply places to swim, they are versatile sites of activity and excess. They can be vital lifelines providing communities with safe access to water, domestic symbols of affluence, and the avant-garde spectacle of hotel developers.
  Naina Gupta uncovers some of the most spectacular swimming pools from around the world, including Berthold Lubetkin's modernist Penguin Pool at London Zoo, the world's largest infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands, Ricardo Bofill's blood-red garden pool in Spain, and London's unparalleled Sky Pool. Extraordinary Pools also includes 4 extended essays on various aspects of pool culture, such as the use of empty swimming pools in California by skateboarders. 
  Illustrated throughout with awe-inspiring colour photography, Extraordinary Pools is a mosaic of exceptional public and private pools, reasserting the protean quality of the swimming pool as a space of activity, pleasure and excess.

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