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  Failures of State: The Inside...

  Jonathan Calvert, George Arbuthnott

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  *THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* 
  A GUARDIAN AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 
  ‘An astonishing book’ James O’Brien 
  ‘A gripping, devastating read’ Sunday Times 
  The inside story of the UK’s response to the pandemic from the Insight investigations unit at The Sunday Times 
  Failures of State recounts the extraordinary political decisions taken at the heart of Boris Johnson’s government during the global pandemic. 
  Fully updated and corroborated by hundreds of sources, this is the insider’s account of how the government sleepwalked into disaster and tried to cover up its role in the tragedy. Thrillingly told, it exposes one of the most scandalous failures of political leadership in British history. 
  ‘A damning indictment’ Alan Johnson, Observer 
  ‘A devastating piece of journalism’ Andrew Marr 
  ‘This is a scandal’ Piers Morgan 
  Failures of State by Jonathan Calvert is a must-read for anyone interested in the health and social issues of the 21st century. The book provides a detailed account of the corruption and misconduct that have plagued our modern society, with a focus on international relations and the science behind the pandemic. 
  For fans of Rachel Clarke (Your Life In My Hands), James O'Brien (How They Broke Britain), Sebastian Payne (Broken Heartlands), Rory Stewart (The Places In Between), and Devi Lalita Sridhar (The Battle Against Hunger). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Rust Belt Union Blues - Why...

  Theda Skocpol, Lainey Newman

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  In the heyday of American labor, the influence of local unions extended far beyond the workplace. Unions were embedded in tight-knit communities, touching nearly every aspect of the lives of members and their families and neighbors. They conveyed fundamental worldviews, making blue-collar unionists into loyal Democrats who saw the party as on the side of the working man. Today, unions play a much less significant role in American life. 
   
   
   
  Lainey Newman and Theda Skocpol provide timely insight into the relationship between the decline of unions and the shift of working-class voters away from Democrats. Using western Pennsylvania as a case study, Newman and Skocpol argue that union members' loyalty to Democratic candidates was as much a product of the group identity that unions fostered as it was a response to the Democratic Party's economic policies. As the social world around organized labor dissipated, conservative institutions like gun clubs, megachurches, and other Republican-leaning groups took its place. 
   
   
   
  Rust Belt Union Blues sheds new light on why so many union members have dramatically changed their party politics. It makes a compelling case that Democrats are unlikely to rebuild credibility in places like western Pennsylvania unless they find new ways to weave themselves into the daily lives of workers and their families.

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  History of the Vikings: An...

  Billy Wellman

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  Dragonships, raiding and looting parties, hand-to-hand combat, explorers and adventures, and gods and goddesses —which of these truly describe the fearless Vikings? 
  The word Viking conjures many images. Often, these are created as a result of the numerous movies, books, shows, and comics about the warriors. Some depictions are historically accurate, while others are developed to add to the allure of the invincible warrior.  
  This audiobook will provide you with details about the time period in which the Vikings reigned. Learn how the Scandinavian people lived, who sailed as part of the Viking raids, the weapons used in battle, and their religious beliefs.  
  You will discover facts that differ from fiction commercially shown about the Vikings. But don’t worry; your admiration of them will not be diminished. These were amazing Scandinavian people worth knowing more about.  
  In this audiobook, you will learn about the following:The impact of the Ice Age on Norse landformsHow the Stone Age and Bronze Age influenced the VikingsThe first known Viking raid Ragnar and other famous VikingsIvan the Boneless and the Blood EagleThe Great Heathen Army and its famous battlesThe Viking legal system and the daily life of the Scandinavian peopleThe magic of Norse runes and poetry The Vikings’ impressive ability to craft ships, allowing them to traverse the known world and fartherAnd much, much more! 
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  Phaedo

  Plato

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  Phaedo by Plato is a prolific work of philosophy that examines the relationship between the soul and immortality. The Socratic dialogue draws from the teachings of Socrates on his final day, when he was awaiting his execution, and examines the notion of an afterlife for the souls of those who have passed away. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The Weather Man - :Overcoming...

  Terrell J Brown

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  Terrell J. Brown’s The Weather Man examines the fragile harmony between internal and external factors that form our lives, utilizing the metaphor of weather to depict the emotional and psychological crises we endure. As the protagonist struggles with self-doubt, prior trauma, and societal expectations, they must manage the unpredictability of their inner world and the turmoil around them. The path to stability is not easy—it involves deep self-awareness, confrontation with difficult facts, and the bravery to reorient one’s internal compass. Through vivid narrative and profound contemplation, Brown demonstrates that even in life’s most turbulent situations, tenacity and faith may provide the calm required to survive the storm.

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  Quel che ho da dire è che sono...

  Bartolomeo Vanzetti

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  Vanzetti nacque a Villafalletto, in provincia di Cuneo, l'11 giugno del 1888, primogenito dei quattro figli di Giovanna Nivello (1862-1907) e Giovanni Battista Vanzetti (1849-1931), modesto proprietario terriero e gestore di una piccola caffetteria. Pur non vivendo in ristrettezze economiche, a spingerlo a emigrare negli Stati Uniti d'America furono soprattutto l'improvvisa e tragica morte dell'amata madre, che lo portò quasi alla follia, e probabilmente una consuetudine familiare (anche il padre era stato emigrante per un breve periodo, dal 1881 al 1883 in California). Fece molti lavori, accettando tutto ciò che gli capitava. Lavorò in varie trattorie, in una cava, in un'acciaieria e in una fabbrica di cordami, la Plymouth Cordage Company. Spirito libero e indipendente, era un avido lettore soprattutto delle opere di Marx, Darwin, Hugo, Gorkij, Tolstoj, Zola e Dante. Nel 1916 guidò uno sciopero contro la Plymouth e per questo motivo nessuno volle più dargli un lavoro. Più tardi, nel 1919, si mise in proprio facendo il pescivendolo fino al momento dell'arresto.

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