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  Moors’ Most Famous Sites in...

  Charles River Editors

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  Tucked away on the crest of the Al-Sabika Hill in Granada of Andalusia, Spain, just left of the babbling stream of the Darro River, sits a majestic structure overlooking the charming city and mystical meadows of La Vega. This palatial fortress and the fabled Alhambra are one and the same. To those that have seen it in its full glory, this was heaven on earth itself. Many were quick to fall under the spell of its breathtaking beauty, with its admirers lovingly dubbing it “a pearl set in emeralds.”  
  	Even if one were to discount security and the Spanish royals who reside here seasonally, legend has it that the Alcázar is never truly uninhabited. Take a post-midnight stroll through the colonnades or the baths, and listen closely, insist mystics, and one will hear the spine-tingling sniffling, harrowing whimpers, and wretched weeping of the hapless souls who met their demise at the hands of Pedro the Cruel, Peter I of Castile, one of the many builders and tenants of this bewitching place. The vicious and volatile wrath of the cruel monarch knew no bounds, and his victims, no numbers. Some say these cries belong to the young maidens who were burnt at the stake for no other reason than rejecting Pedro's romantic advances. Others say they come from the spirit of Eleanor of Guzman, the mistress of Pedro's father, Alfonso XI of Castile, and one of Pedro's first kills. Or perhaps they come from all of Pedro's victims, cursed by their violent deaths to roam the Alcázar in perpetuity. 
  	The Calle Cardenal Herrero in Córdoba is an iconic cobbled street impossible to overlook, for it is home to the Andalusian city's spectacular Mosque-Cathedral. Also known as “La Mezquita,” this one-of-a-kind Moorish and Christian place of worship reels in about 1.5 million visitors each year, most of whom find themselves spellbound by its hypnotic architectural features and riveting history.

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  Secrets of Fifth Avenue: Women...

  Landon Marchand

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  Secrets of Fifth Avenue: Women Who Shaped Fashion's Golden Age 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you fascinated by the women who revolutionized fashion during its golden age and eager to delve into their stories?  
  Seeking a comprehensive guide that sheds light on the influential figures who left an indelible mark on the fashion world? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This audiobook serves as your definitive companion for deepening your understanding, applying your knowledge, and engaging in hands-on exploration of these fashion icons. With this, you're set for a captivating journey into the past. 
  Updated to include the latest research and insights. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights about the influential women who shaped fashion's golden era 
  - Detailed exploration of their contributions and legacies 
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  Our guide distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage, which is essential for appreciating these fashion trailblazers. Stories aren't merely skimmed; they are delved into with precision. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource for your benefit. 
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  Nawab Kapoor Singh - Kapoor...

  Baba Prem Singh Hoti Mardaan

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  Book:Nawab Kapoor Singh  
  Written by : Baba Prem Singh Hoti Mardaan 
  The book "Nawab Kapoor Singh" by Baba Prem Singh Hoti Mardaan tells the inspiring story of Nawab Kapoor Singh (1697-1753), a brave warrior and servant of the Khalsa Panth. His life was during a time of great struggle for the Khalsa Panth, when Sikhs faced many challenges and sacrifices. 
  Nawab Kapoor Singh played a key role in saving the Khalsa from difficult situations. With his wise leadership, he led the Sikhs through tough times, making them strong and independent. In just about 32 years, the Sikhs went from having no place to stand in Punjab to becoming self-reliant and powerful across the country. 
  You can order it from Sikh Siyasat and get it delivered anywhere in the world.

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  Midnight Cry - A Shooting on...

  Lesa Carnes Shaul

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  Close to midnight on May 17, 1951, four north Alabama lawmen drove to a bootlegger's home to serve an arrest warrant. Before the clock struck twelve, the bootlegger lay dead in front of the house he shared with his wife and eight children, and three of the four officers were also dead. Afterward, a sixteen-year-old boy would face a series of trials that would divide a county and thrust the state of Alabama into the national spotlight. 
   
   
   
  Lesa Carnes Shaul draws on court documents, trial transcripts, newspaper articles, and personal interviews to weave together a rollicking and illuminating tale of murder and revenge. The narrative explores the cultural shifts that occurred after World War II in the United States, the Deep South, and the state of Alabama in particular. 
   
   
   
  Immediately after the war, many southern states stood poised to advance toward a progressive New South yet struggled with the legacy of race and class inequities, retrograde government policies, and a stubborn resistance to change. Sand Mountain represented a kind of "land that time forgot," even as nearby cities like Huntsville and Birmingham sought to claim a place on the national stage in technology, industry, business, and medicine. Through her investigation of this murder trial, Shaul reveals the backwoods justice at play in this isolated area of the American South.

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  Power of Habit The: Book summary...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Charles Duhigg. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Unlock the science behind the routines that shape your life with The Power of Habit. This dynamic and insightful guide delves deep into the psychology of habits, offering practical tools to transform your daily behaviors and achieve extraordinary results. Discover the secret to breaking bad habits, forming empowering ones, and understanding the ripple effect of keystone habits on personal growth, organizational success, and societal change.
   
  Perfect for anyone eager to boost productivity, enhance willpower, and create meaningful change, this audiobook combines engaging stories, scientific research, and actionable strategies. The Power of Habit is your roadmap to lasting transformation.

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  The Secrets of Silence - The...

  Shannon Malone Gonzalez

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  In The Secrets of Silence, Shannon Malone Gonzalez investigates how the policing of black women is tied to the policing of their stories. Over a period of four years, Malone Gonzalez conducted intimate life-history interviews with black women about their encounters, listening to those who had never shared their stories before, had never even been asked to, or had tried repeatedly to speak to those around them to no avail. They all described the unspoken or whispered connections in the ways officers and communities socially control black women to put them "in their place." Centering black women's searches for recognition of their violent encounters with police and other people in their lives, Malone Gonzalez examines the pervasive and often invisible forms of everyday policing that render black women's stories missing from official data, headlines, and community conversations.In this book Malone Gonzalez shows that policing is as much about silence as it is about violence. Black women's silenced stories, then, provide a way to name and critique the institutional and intimate forms of policing that break and bend black social relations into a complex web of social control. Drawing on abolition feminism and black knowledge traditions, she envisions storytelling—and listening—as a way to reimagine, remember, and reconnect in solidarity and worldbuilding.

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