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  The Burma Wars - 1824-1886

  George Bruce

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  Between 1824 and 1885 Britain and Burma fought in three deadly struggles. 
   
   
   
  The first was the longest and most expensive war in British Indian history, the second was criticized at the time as being caused by gunboat diplomacy, and the third led to the removal of Burma's Konbaung dynasty and the incorporation of Burma into the British Raj. 
   
   
   
  These wars were fraught with military blunders and incompetence. 
   
   
   
  Why did the tensions arise initially and how did the first battles begin? How were Burmese forces able to resist the powerful armaments of their opponents for so long? And what were the implications of this controversial war for the British? 
   
   
   
  The Burma Wars: 1824–1886 uses a vast assortment of contemporary sources to build up a vivid picture of the clashes, highlighting the courage and perseverance of the men who fought for both sides in difficult conditions. 
   
   
   
  The Times described Bruce's books as "well researched, with a keen eye for historical detail." 
   
   
   
  The Burma Wars: 1824–1886 is a brilliant account of one of the conflicts that led to the formation of the British Empire. It is part of the series Conflicts of Empire, which also includes Retreat from Kabul and Six Battles for India.

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  Private Business In Public Places

  Rod Mandelli

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  The Spirit of X-Mas Past appears as a gay emo. The sassy ghost guides Splooge back to a Christmas Eve when the phrase "private jokes in public places" takes on a whole new meaning - as Splooge rubs one out in the campus cafeteria.

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  The Sport and Prey of Capitalists

  Linda McQuaig

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  Why are we selling off the impressive public enterprises we often battled as a nation to create? 
   
  In the early 1900s, thousands of Canadians battled wealthy interests, winning control of Niagara Falls and creating a public power company. Another popular movement succeeded in creating Canada’s public broadcasting system to counter American dominance of the airwaves. And a Canadian doctor established a publicly owned laboratory that saved countless lives by producing affordable medications, contributing to medical breakthroughs and helping to eradicate smallpox throughout the world. 
   
  But in recent decades, we have allowed our inspiring public enterprises to be privatized and our vital public programs downsized, leaving us increasingly dominated by the forces of private greed that rule the marketplace. 
   
  In The Sport and Prey of Capitalists, Linda McQuaig challenges the dogma of privatization, which has defined our political era. She argues that now more than ever, as we grapple with climate change and income inequality, we need to expand, not shrink, our public sphere.

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  The Power of Days - A Story of...

  Celeste Mergens

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  In 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month. 
   
   
   
  This set into motion a simple idea—combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education—that became a catalyst for an unlikely global movement for equity. 
   
   
   
  Written in short, evocative chapters, The Power of Days tells the story of Mergens's quest to rally a global response to elevate menstrual health, increase universal access to menstrual supplies, shatter stigma through education, and advocate for global policy change. Raised in poverty by a mentally ill parent, Mergens learned early on that building the life she wanted would take equal parts determination and humility, traits that led her to create the kinds of inclusive conversations and solutions she is known for around the globe. 
   
   
   
  The challenges Mergens faced and the lessons she learned, personally and professionally, and the triumphs and resourcefulness of leaders all over the globe are illuminating to all who wish to make a difference and create a more equitable world. 
   
   
   
  This enhanced audio recording features an audio-exclusive Q&A between Days for Girls cofounders Celeste and Don Mergens.

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  The Key of Solomon the King -...

  S. L. MacGregor Mathers

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  A magical grimoire of sigils and rituals for summoning and mastering spirits, The Key of Solomon the King is the most famous, or infamous, of all magick books. It has influenced everything from the revival of magick and the Western Mystery Traditions (tarot, alchemy, astrology, etc.) to fictional works such as Lovecraft’s The Necronomicon.Purported to have been penned by King Solomon himself, the book provides instruction for incantations, rituals, and sigils used to call upon and control spirits and demons. Those practicing magick have used it extensively through the centuries, but its true origins and purpose have been lost in the mists of time.No library of the contemporary occult student or practicing magician is complete without this tome. It remains a standard of esoteric lore by which others are measured. This edition includes a new foreword by noted esoteric scholar Joseph Peterson.

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  Human Perspective The - Lessons...

  Amitai Rosengart

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   “The Human Aspect - Lessons from Genesis” offers an enriching new exploration of ancient narratives, providing a fresh and captivating interpretation of the Bible's foundational stories from a non-religious angle. By embracing a new analysis method, this book undercover new and fundamental lessons and reinforce the importance of myths and their ability to communicate essential truths across generations. 
  Contrary to traditional approaches, this unconventional inquiry adopts a Greek tragedy lens, shedding new and exciting light on the most famous book in the world. Exposing narratives passed down from generation to generation. The author presents these stories as profound tales that offer deep insights into the human condition that transcend the boundaries of time, space, and race. 
  Within this remarkable journey, the author delve into themes as diverse as parenting, adolescence, decision-making, and the quest for fame. All representing the eternity and similarities we share as human beings. 
  Join now a unique journey to discover the hidden truth hidden in the ancient text. 
   

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