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  This Good Book

  Iain Hood

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  'Sometimes I wonder, if I had known that it was going to take me fourteen years to paint this painting of the Crucifixion with Douglas as Jesus, and what it would take for me to paint this painting, would I have been as happy as I was then?'
  
  Susan Alison MacLeod, a Glasgow School of Art graduate with a dark sense of humour, first lays eyes on Douglas MacDougal at a party in 1988, and resolves to put him on the cross in the Crucifixion painting she's been sketching out, but her desire to create 'good' art and a powerful, beautiful portrayal means that a final painting doesn't see the light of day for fourteen years.
  
  Over the same years, Douglas's ever-more elaborately designed urine-based installations bring him increasing fame, prizes and commissions, while his modelling for Susan Alison, who continues to work pain and suffering on to the canvas, takes place mostly in the shadows. This Good Book is a wickedly funny, brilliantly observed novel that spins the moral compass and plays with notions of creating art.

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  The Rise and Fall of the...

  Omar Khalil

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  The origins of Ancient Egypt trace back to a time when the Nile River served as the lifeline for scattered communities that gradually developed into one of the world’s first great civilizations. The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BCE marked a turning point, traditionally credited to King Narmer (also known as Menes). This consolidation of power not only brought political unity but also forged a shared identity among the people along the Nile, creating the foundation for the dynastic rule that would follow for centuries. 
  Geography played a central role in shaping early Egyptian civilization. The Nile River, flowing from south to north, provided a reliable source of water and fertile soil through its annual inundation. These floods deposited nutrient-rich silt on the riverbanks, enabling agriculture to flourish in an otherwise arid environment. Settlements grew along the river, connected by the waterway, which also served as a route for trade and communication. Natural barriers such as deserts and the Mediterranean Sea offered protection from external invasions, allowing Egyptian culture to evolve with limited outside interference in its formative years. 
  The Early Dynastic Period (c. 3100–2686 BCE) saw the establishment of the first centralized state under pharaonic rule. Kings were not merely political leaders but were also regarded as divine beings, intermediaries between the gods and the people. This belief in divine kingship helped maintain stability and order in a society where religion permeated all aspects of life. Temples, tombs, and other ceremonial structures began to emerge during this era, laying the groundwork for the grand architectural achievements of later periods.

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  Survival Projects to Prepare...

  Phoenix MacLeod

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  Will your family have enough food, water, power, and other essentials during a down-grid crisis? Have you prepared an effective mindset, survival skills, and practical systems? 
  This thorough, well-designed resource can simplify your preparation journey by providing concise guidance and proven steps. By applying these straightforward methods, you can confidently prepare for any off-grid emergency, natural disaster, or civil scenario. 
  The three crucial steps toward family resilience are thoroughly covered within this guidebook: Acquiring an effective mindset, relevant knowledge, and valuable skills: 
  For folks looking to embrace a more prepared, self-sufficient lifestyle: Survival Projects to Prepare Your Home is the ultimate guide through those crucial steps. 
  Inside, you will discover: 
  A survivor’s mindset: Develop your Mental Resourcefulness and Resilience. 
  • How to secure replenishable water supplies and treat them with safe filtration and purification methods: Never get dehydrated during a crisis! 
  • Secrets to establishing sustainable food sources: Learn how to grow, raise, prepare, preserve, store, and protect your sources of sustenance. 
  • Renewable energy projects: Harness the energy of the sun, wind, and water to power your world. 
  • Essential hygiene hacks, sanitation practices, and first aid protocols. 
  • 35+ DIY projects clearly outlined for building functional homestead essentials. 
  Do you want to be less reliant on outside systems and strengthen your family’s resilience? Are you ready to say ‘farewell’ to providers’ anxiety and ‘hello’ to secure, peaceful living? Start reading now.

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  I Just Wish I Had a Bigger...

  Kate Strickler

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  In a social-media saturated world, it's all too easy to see the shiny lives of others and find your own less than lustrous. And while most women won't admit they're unhappy, they will tell you they just wish. "I love my life! I just wish ____." After ten-plus years of professional life online, Kate Strickler, founder of Naptime Kitchen, has experienced the many ways we see a life on the other side of the screen—and wish it were our own. 
   
   
   
  Setting out to fight the lie that what she had wasn't enough, Kate discovered simple perspective shifts that ultimately helped her fall in love with the life she already had. Here she shares the small changes you can make that add up to a whole new outlook on life. With her trademark real-life tips and life hacks mixed with humor and stories she's never shared before, Kate helps you identify and dismantle ten lies about relationships, money, time, and home life. As you discover how to live and mother in ways that work for you and your family, you'll stop just wishing your life away—and begin to truly enjoy the one you already have.

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  Haitian Migrants

  Berlin Julien Theodore

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  This book will address the background and legal framework for U.S. interdiction policy and the protection screenings applied to interdicted Haitian migrants. It will also explore the protection screenings applied to other migrants on the high seas and analyze whether the screening policy should be changed to auniversal standard by which all nationalities are screened consistently.

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  Arctic Sven Finding Ki - A True...

  Loren J. Chassels

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  Loren J. Chassels felt stuck, working two demanding jobs as an EMT and a Full-time high school teacher. Burned out and overwhelmed, he decided to take a life-changing journey—hiking the entire 2,190+ mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. With careful planning and a spirit of adventure, Loren set out to challenge himself physically and mentally. As he trekked through the ever-changing landscapes, from lush forests to snow-capped peaks, he found a sense of inner harmony that had been missing from his life. Loren's story is one of personal growth and self-discovery. He shares the joys and difficulties of life on the trail, from the beauty of communing with nature to the physical toll of hiking long distances. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of fellow hikers and draws inspiration from the trail's legendary thru-hikers. Whether you're an avid hiker or simply looking for an uplifting tale of finding one's true path, Loren's journey on the Appalachian Trail will leave you inspired to seek your own adventure.

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