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  Plagues and Their Aftermath -...

  Brian Michael Jenkins

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  From a plague in Athens during the Peloponnesian War in 430 BCE, to another in 540 that wiped out half the population of the Roman empire, down through the Black Death in the Middle Ages and on through the 1918 flu epidemic (which killed between 50 and 100 million people) and this century's deadly SARS outbreak, plagues have been a much more relentless fact of life than many realize. 
   
   
    
  The legacy of epidemics, Brian Michael Jenkins observes, is not only one of lives lost but of devastated economies and social disorder, all of which have severe political repercussions. 
   
   
    
  Thus, each chapter of Plagues and Their Aftermath draws on those historical precursors to focus on one particular aspect of their aftermath: What happens to political systems? What happens in the area of crime and terrorism? Do wars happen? What are the effects on cultures? What was the impact of widespread fear and public hysteria, of increased suspicion and scapegoating, of the spread of rumors and conspiracy theories? 
   
   
    
  Jenkins's sobering analysis is riveting and thought-provoking listening for general listeners and specialists alike, and throws welcome light into what many fear is a dark future.

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  Aristotle for Novelists - 14...

  Douglas Vigliotti

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  In many ways, we've been telling the same stories, over and over, for the last 2300 years. This book will show you why, and how you can do it too. 
  For centuries, dramatic writers have relied on Aristotelian principles to write their stories for the screen and stage—the same stories you stream and watch today. But for the first time ever, the timeless principles from Aristotle’s esteemed Poetics have been adapted for novelists. 
  With succinct clarity, novelist Douglas Vigliotti shows you exactly how to write a novel using tried-and-true principles that have been used since antiquity to tell great stories. These principles are the foundation on which any story can be written. Whether you are writing your first or tenth novel, Aristotle for Novelists has something to offer any serious writer of fiction. It is both a challenge to writers to simplify their craft and a no-frills, impassioned outcry for novelists everywhere.

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  Me and My Puppy

  Terri Diffenderfer

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  After visiting the town's pet shop day after day, a boy's dream finally comes true when his mom says he can get a puppy! There are many different puppies to choose from, but this little boy knows exactly the one he wants. It wasn't the biggest or the littlest. It wasn't even the prettiest or the most handsome. But this puppy was the friendliest! And that's what the puppy's name became—Friendly! Find out what happens when Friendly decides to play with Daddy's shoes and Mommy's favorite sweater. This tender story of a love between a boy and his dog will have little ones asking for their own puppy. A positive ending encourages a lifelong love for storytime.

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  Historically Black Colleges and...

  William R. Harvey

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  From the esteemed President of Hampton University, an insider account that reveals the secret to HBCU graduates’ remarkable success—a distinguished honor roll which includes Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Ruth Carter, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and many others. 
  In his more-than-four-decade tenure as the President of Hampton University—one of 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America—Dr. William R. Harvey has been a champion of the cultural impact and value of HBCUs, demonstrated by the achievements of their numerous notable alumni. Their success is no coincidence. It is the result of a faultless formula that sets HBCUs apart and helps their students thrive—a formula built on core tenets, including displaying moral and wholesome values at all times, continuously pursuing character growth, and embracing communal responsibilities whenever possible. 
  The mission of Dr. Harvey is to represent Blackness to its highest degree at every opportunity. He is a passionate believer in the remarkability of the Black diaspora in all its complexity and beauty. That conviction drives the timeless lessons he’s adhered to and has instilled in his students: the power of dress to establish respect; the importance of integrity; financial accountability; reverence for elders. It is these tried-and-true lessons and others that have uniquely prepared and propelled HBCU students to success for generations.  
  The Historically Black Colleges and Universities' Guide to Excellence is a thoughtful and knowledgeable account of what it truly takes to successfully navigate a white world as a Black person while retaining one’s core Blackness. Practical and proven, it lays the groundwork for individual and communal Black prosperity. 

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  Mystery of Capital The: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Mystery of Capital, by Hernando de Soto.
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hernando de Soto.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Mystery of Capital explores the enduring question of why capitalism thrives in some regions while failing in others. This thought-provoking book uncovers the hidden power of formal property rights as the foundation of economic growth and development. Drawing on real-world examples from across the globe, it reveals how systems of informal ownership trap wealth in "dead capital" and prevent millions from participating fully in the modern economy. With a compelling narrative and rigorous analysis, this book provides a roadmap for transforming societies by unlocking the potential of property systems to create widespread prosperity.

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  War Lord: Scourge of Rome -...

  Adam Lofthouse

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  The BRAND NEW final instalment in Adam Lofthouse's epic Enemy of the Empire trilogy. ⚔️ If you like Matthew Harffy and Ben Kane, you will love this! 
  And so we have reached the end of my tale. But what are endings if not new beginnings? 
  Alaric has been home for a year. He went north and saved the Cimbri, just as he said he would. But the cost has been higher than he ever thought. A shadow of the War Lord he once was, he now trades in amber and dotes on his children. 
  A simple life. And with it, contentment. But he knew this couldn’t last forever; peace isn’t for someone like him, and sure enough trouble finds him once again. A routine journey south turns into a new and unknown wave of danger as red-cloaked legionaries attack, causing confusion and carnage. 
  Warriors dressed as Romans have been scouring the country, slaughtering innocent people, and leaving Roman footprints wherever they march. But things are not what they seem, and it falls to Alaric to don his armour once more, and march his Ravensworn in pursuit of a mysterious enemy that could destabilise his world beyond repair. 
  Readers are excited about The Enemy of the Empire series! 💥 
  'A fast paced, page turning story!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'The dark and gritty tale I've been looking for!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'A brilliantly written book, full of action.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'A tightly woven tale of a tightly wound man.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'A great story with a wonderful anti hero!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  Praise for Adam Lofthouse: 
  'Raven: Defier of Rome is ideal for lovers of Ben Kane’s and Tony Riches’ Roman stories - this is the story from the other side of the shield wall. Blood, guts and glory for the man who stood against Rome!' Michael Jecks 
  'Raven offers a thrilling view of Rome and its interactions with the Germanic tribes. Highly recommended' MJ Porter 
  'Adam Lofthouse brings a Robert E. Howard Conanesque vigour and flair to historical fiction' Edoardo Albert 
  'Fast paced, full of action, with an anti-hero who deserves to live long in your memory!' Theodore Brun 
  'I was fully immersed in the vivid battle scenes' David's Book Blurg 
  'A vivid, Atmospheric and violent historical tale, full of action, tension and chicanery' Bookish Jottings 
  'Dark, gritty with vivid battle scenes' TBHonest 
  'The characters are full of the life of the period, their flaws, their doubts, their abilities all on display; a feast for the readers' Hoover Book Review 
  'No holds barred, Praise for Raven: Defier of Rome:, probably the next best thing to actually being there' Speesh Reads 
  'A great mix of legion comradery with a personal plot you can get invested in, add in a couple of big twists along the way and you’ve got a smashing read' David's Book Blurg

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