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  The Common Stream

  Rowland Parker

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  This is the story of a village in East Anglia, astride its common stream - a saga of continuity and change which stretches back two thousand years. Rowland Parker tells the story of those who lived and died in the village, cutting out the familiar but domineering clamour of kings, prelates, politicians and absentee landowners. But since the common man leaves comparatively little trace, it took thirteen years of detective work to piece together, combing through reports of archaeological excavations and manor court rolls, collecting stories at the pub and inspecting old wills and land tax returns. Although The Common Stream was created by one man interested in the history of his village of Foxton in Cambridgeshire, with it Rowland Parker succeeds in giving us, at last, the true story of the English, alive with their feuds and fun, their farms and families, their fights and fornications.

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  The Ministry of Guidance Invites...

  Hooman Majd

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  It was an annus horribilis for Iran's Supreme Leader. The Green Movement had been crushed, but the regime was on edge, anxious lest democratic protests resurge. International sanctions were dragging down the economy while talk of war with the West grew. Hooman Majd was there for all of it. A new father at age fifty, he decided to take his blonde, blue-eyed Midwestern yoga instructor wife Karri and his adorable, only-eats-organic infant son Khash from their hip Brooklyn neighborhood to spend a year in the land of his birth. It was to be a year of discovery for Majd, too, who had only lived in Iran as a child. 
   
  The book opens ominously as Majd is stopped at the airport by intelligence officers who show him a four-inch thick security file about his books and journalism and warn him not to write about Iran during his stay. Majd brushes it off—but doesn't tell Karri—and the family soon settles in to the rituals of middle class life in Tehran: finding an apartment (which requires many thousands of dollars, all of which, bafflingly, is returned to you when you leave), a secure internet connection (one that persuades the local censors you are in New York) and a bootlegger (self-explanatory). Karri masters the head scarf, but not before being stopped for mal-veiling, twice. They endure fasting at Ramadan and keep up with Khash in a country weirdly obsessed with children. 
   
  All the while, Majd fields calls from security officers and he and Karri eye the headlines—the arrest of an American "spy," the British embassy riots, the Arab Spring—and wonder if they are pushing their luck. The Ministry of Guidance Invites You to Not Stay is a sparkling account of life under a quixotic authoritarian regime that offers rare and intimate insight into a country and its people, as well as a personal story of exile and a search for the meaning of home.

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  Up Down Move Around -- Math and...

  Deborah Kayton Michals

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  Young children learn best when they connect physical activity with learning! Up, Down, Move Around is packed with fun, simple math and literacy activities that will have your children jumping, shaking, rolling, dancing, and clapping as they learn!

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  The Communist Manifesto

  Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels

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  ‘The Communist Manifesto’ by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels was published in London in 1848 in its original German, and two years later in English. It was commissioned by the Communist League and takes an analytical approach to the class struggle and the conflicts of capitalism. ‘The Communist Manifesto’ summarises the theories of Marx and Engels on the nature of society and politics, claiming that the history of all societies is a history of class struggles. It also touches on their ideas of how the capitalist society of the time would eventually be replaced by socialism. In the last paragraph of the Manifesto, the authors call for the forcible overthrow of all existing social conditions, which served as a call for communist revolutions around the globe.

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  Break Blow Burn and Make - A...

  E. Lily Yu

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  From the award-winning author of On Fragile Waves comes an inspirational, surprising guide to creation and creativity, and how both bring us closer to God.   Centuries ago, sound theology and good fiction were friends and not strangers. Decades ago, authors strove not for self-expression and self-disclosure but for a mastery of craft and language and books that transformed the reader with wisdom and love. In more recent years, the old ideals have been exchanged for lesser ones.   Few guides to writing, which tend to focus on mechanics, point of view, and plot, address the more important matters of meaning, depth, and heart. But it is the latter qualities that make a book a blessing and gift to both writer and reader. Like Christ’s invitation to follow, they demand a risk and sacrifice of the self and all it holds dear. Writers from George MacDonald to James Baldwin understood this, but in recent years this understanding has been lost. Making old things new, this book proposes an ethics of reading, writing, and living based on truth and love.  Break, Blow, Burn, & Make returns the literary conversation to the practices of co-creation with God. Part bugle call, part compass for writing and for life, and part love song to the books that set us on fire, it offers those who are willing to receive it the courage to live, read, and write more deeply and honestly.

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  Empower your Leadership -...

  Cliff K Locks

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  If you're seeking to enhance your leadership skills and navigate the complexities of being a great leader in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era, "Empower Your Leadership: Tactical Strategies for Executive Success in the AI Era" is tailored for you. Whether you're an aspiring leader or already in a leadership role, this book offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to propel your success. Here's why it's for you:Clarify Your Leadership Goals: Define the skills you want to hone and envision your leadership trajectory. Set SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound to guide your development effectively.Understand Your Leadership Style: Leadership isn't one-size-fits-all. Reflect on your unique leadership approach and how it aligns with your objectives and team dynamics. Tailor your style to suit diverse situations and foster effective leadership.Cultivate Your Authentic Persona: Authenticity is key, but so is understanding how you're perceived. Shape your leadership identity consciously, embodying the qualities you aspire to be known for while remaining true to yourself.Craft a Strategic Action Plan: Translate your goals and insights into actionable steps. Develop a comprehensive plan with clear milestones to track your progress and ensure you're moving closer to your leadership aspirations.In essence, this book is designed for those committed to continuous self-improvement in leadership. Whether you're stepping into a new role or seeking to refine your existing skills, its blend of introspection, learning, and strategic action will empower you to lead effectively amidst the challenges of today's AI-driven landscape.

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