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  A Small Place

  Jamaica Kincaid

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  A brilliant look at colonialism and its effects in Antigua—by the author of Annie John 
   
   
   
  "If you go to Antigua as a tourist, this is what you will see. If you come by aeroplane, you will land at the V. C. Bird International Airport. Vere Cornwall (V. C.) Bird is the Prime Minister of Antigua. You may be the sort of tourist who would wonder why a Prime Minister would want an airport named after him—why not a school, why not a hospital, why not some great public monument. You are a tourist and you have not yet seen . . ." 
   
   
   
  So begins Jamaica Kincaid's expansive essay, which shows us what we have not yet seen of the ten-by-twelve-mile island in the British West Indies where she grew up. 
   
   
   
  Lyrical, sardonic, and forthright by turns, in a Swiftian mode, A Small Place cannot help but amplify our vision of one small place and all that it signifies.

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  Peacemaker - U Thant and the...

  Thant Myint-U

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  In the early 1960s, a peaceful world was an imaginable goal. The United Nations was widely respected and regarded as humankind's best hope for resolving global conflicts. African and Asian nations, having recently won their freedom from colonial domination, sought dignity and influence on the world stage. At the helm of their efforts was U Thant, a practicing Buddhist from a remote town in Burma who, as the UN's first non-Western secretary-general, became the Cold War era's preeminent ambassador of peace. From the moment of his predecessor's death in 1961, Thant faced a deluge of violent conflicts. Crucially, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, he played an indispensable role in defusing tensions and helping both superpowers find a way back from nuclear confrontation. For years Thant also challenged Washington over its war in Vietnam, identifying paths to peace that could have saved the lives of millions. 
    
  Drawing on newly declassified documents, Thant's grandson, historian Thant Myint-U, gives a riveting account of how his grandfather's gentle yet willful disposition shaped his determination to avoid a third world war, give voice to the newly decolonized world, create a fairer international economy, and safeguard the environment. Rather than a vestige of an idealistic past, U Thant's fight for peace is central to a fresh understanding of our world today.

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  Managing Anxiety and Depression...

  Vivian Adams

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  Feeling Stuck in a Cycle of Anxiety and Depression? You’re Not Alone. But There’s a Way Out. 
  Anxiety clouds your thoughts. Depression drains your energy. And the worst part? It feels like an endless loop you can’t escape. 
  Maybe your mind jumps to worst-case scenarios, making everyday decisions exhausting. Maybe you wake up feeling hopeless, trapped in a routine that no longer brings joy. If any of this sounds familiar, know this: you don’t have to keep suffering in silence. 
  This audiobook is here to help you take back control—without the fluff, without the complicated jargon. Just clear, practical steps that work. 
  What You’ll Gain: 
  ✅ Understand what’s really happening in your brain when anxiety and depression take over—and why they’re so closely connected. 
  ✅ Recognize the thought patterns that keep you stuck—and learn how to break free from them. 
  ✅ Stop catastrophizing before it spirals out of control. 
  ✅ Use simple strategies to calm anxiety in the moment—without needing hours of meditation or expensive therapy. 
  ✅ Learn what actually helps when treating anxiety and depression (hint: it’s not just about “thinking positive”). 
  ✅ Tap into the power of mindfulness to quiet your mind and find real relief. 
  This isn’t just another book filled with vague advice like “just relax” or “think happy thoughts.” It’s a real, actionable guide to shifting your mindset and feeling better—starting today.You’ve been fighting this battle long enough. It’s time to try something that actually works.

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  Delhi Sultanate - Muslim...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Delhi Sultanate was a defining era in Indian history, marking the establishment of Muslim rule in northern India. Its rise was shaped by a series of invasions, strategic conquests, and the formation of a centralized administration. The foundation of the Sultanate can be traced back to the late 12th century when Muslim forces, primarily from Central Asia, began making inroads into the Indian subcontinent. These incursions set the stage for a new political order that would influence the region for centuries. 
  One of the earliest significant Muslim invasions was led by Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century. Although he did not establish permanent rule, his raids weakened Indian kingdoms and demonstrated the vulnerability of the region. However, it was Muhammad Ghori in the late 12th century who laid the groundwork for the Delhi Sultanate. Unlike Mahmud, Ghori aimed for long-term control rather than mere plundering. His victory over Prithviraj Chauhan at the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 was a turning point, allowing Muslim forces to establish a foothold in northern India. 
  Following Ghori’s assassination in 1206, his general, Qutb al-Din Aibak, took control of his Indian territories and proclaimed himself the first Sultan of Delhi. Aibak, originally a slave who rose through the ranks, became the founder of the Mamluk or Slave Dynasty. He consolidated his rule by strengthening administrative structures and commissioning architectural marvels like the Qutb Minar, which symbolized the establishment of Muslim rule. However, his reign was short-lived, and his successor, Iltutmish, played a more crucial role in shaping the Delhi Sultanate into a powerful and stable empire.

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  Das alte Rom für Kinder: Ein...

  Captivating History

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  In diesem Buch reist du zurück ins antike Rom, wo Gladiatoren im berühmten Kolosseum kämpften, Kaiser ermordet wurden, um Platz für neue Herrscher zu machen, Kalender erfunden wurden und die griechische Mythologie zur römischen Mythologie umfunktioniert wurde! Viel Spaß bei der Erkundung der Ruinen und der Kriegspläne, die von dieser erstaunlichen Gesellschaft übriggeblieben sind! Teste dein Wissen mit Aktivitäten am Ende jedes Kapitels und beobachte, wie Geschichte lebendig wird, während du etwas über das faszinierende Römische Reich lernst! Wir haben dem Alten Rom viel zu verdanken und du wirst erfahren, was wir abgeschafft haben - und was wir aus dieser aufregenden Zeit der Geschichte übernommen haben. 
  Wenn du jemals einen Film mit Gladiatoren gesehen oder von Julius Caesar gehört hast, weißt du bereits etwas über das Römische Reich. Aber wusstest du, dass Caesar dabei half, den Kalender zu erfinden, auf dem unser Kalender basiert? Wusstest du, dass die Herrscher andere Herrscher töten ließen und manchmal sogar ihre eigenen Familien ermordeten? Das und vieles mehr erfährst du, wenn du in diesem wunderbaren Bericht über das antike Rom blätterst. Lies weiter, um mehr über Folgendes zu erfahren:Wie Elefanten halfen, eine wichtige Schlacht zu gewinnenDie Insel, um die zwei Städte kämpftenWie wir heute die gleiche Art von Regierung wie damals einsetzenPlebejer und Patrizier - was würdest du sein wollen? Und warum?Wie konnte ein großer Redner so wichtig werden?Warum eine Stadt einen weiteren Krieg mit der Stadt begann, die sie gerade erst besiegt hatte!Als die Römer auf die Griechen trafenJeder war ein Bürger, außer ... kannst du es erraten?Brutus, Cassius und MORDUnd so viel mehr! 
  Also schnapp dir dein Exemplar dieses Buches und lass dich überraschen!

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  General Grant and the Verdict of...

  Dr. Frank P. Varney

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  General Ulysses S. Grant is best remembered today as a war-winning general, and he certainly deserves credit for his efforts on behalf of the Union. But has he received too much credit? Have others who fought the war with him suffered unfairly? General Grant and the Verdict of History explores these issues. 
   
   
   
  Professor Frank P. Varney examines Grant's relationship with three noted Civil War generals: the brash and uncompromising "Fighting Joe" Hooker; George H. Thomas, the commander who earned the sobriquet "Rock of Chickamauga"; and Gouverneur Kemble Warren, who served honorably in every major action of the Army of the Potomac before being relieved less than two weeks before Appomattox. 
   
   
   
  Dr. Varney had studied the tempestuous relationship between Grant and Union General William S. Rosecrans. During the war, Rosecrans was considered to be on par with Grant himself; today, he is largely forgotten. Rosecrans's star dimmed, argues Varney, because Grant orchestrated the effort. Grant used official reports, interviews with the press, and his memoirs to influence how future generations would remember the war and his part in it. Aided greatly by his two terms as president, his memoirs, and the dramatic backdrop against which those memoirs were written, our historical memory has been influenced to a degree greater than many realize.

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