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  Hair Power - Essays on Control...

  Kajal Odedra

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  Hair is potent. Its presence and its absence has profound influence upon our lives, across race, gender, sexuality, status, and more. It will grow in places you don't like and it may desert you – suddenly, or gradually. Whatever your experience, you have had a relationship with hair and its power. Kajal Odedra considers how hair has shaped society today, from the 'perfect' blondes in the school playground to the angry skinheads on the streets. Mohawks, wigs, afros, these are just a few of the ways in which hair has been part of history and wider activism. The word 'essay' derives from the French 'essayer', meaning 'to try' or 'to attempt'. This is Odedra's 'try' at hair – part memoir, part observation across history, politics, religion, and culture. Hair/Power explores the power, control and ultimate liberation that hair can provide.

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  Genocide in Darfur - Facts...

  Kelly Mass

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  If you think that most of the world consists of unicorns and rainbows, think again. Perhaps you think that living in the west is particularly harsh and that the problems we face in the United States or Europe are more brutal than in other parts of the world. Again, think again. 
  Welcome to a book about the ongoing genocide in Darfur, something not often discussed in the news but shocking enough to make you envision what hell on earth looks like. Chances are some of these rapes and murders are happening right now as you’re reading it. The conflict there isn’t over. Tragically, not enough is being done about it, and one might wonder if this is because of a lack of interest or the complications of the situation and therefore, incompetence. 
  The Darfur genocide describes the methodical killing of ethnic Darfuri people in Western Sudan throughout the existing dispute. It's considered the first genocide of the twenty-first century. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has prosecuted many individuals for criminal offenses against mankind, rape, mass relocations and deportations, and abuse because of the genocide being committed against the Fur, Masalit, and Zaghawa tribe. More than one million children there have been "killed, raped, hurt, displaced, shocked, or endured the loss of parents or caregivers and loved ones.” 
  The Darfur War, also called the Land Cruiser War, is a major armed dispute in Sudan's Darfur area that started in the month of February 2003 when the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) rebel groups launched a project against Sudan's federal government, implicating it of oppressing Darfur's non-Arab population. 
  This book will continue to shed light on this dark place on earth.

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  History of Scotland: An...

  Billy Wellman

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  The History of Scotland—The Tiny Nation That Changed the World! 
  Do you know the whole story of Scotland? Journey through the rich heritage of a nation that has significantly shaped the world in this enthralling history book. Discover the fascinating events and iconic figures that have made Scotland a beacon of culture, innovation, and resilience. 
  Here is just a glimpse of what you will find in this audiobook:Ancient Beginnings: Who were the first people to call Scotland home? Explore the enigmatic ruins of Skara Brae and the dawn of Scottish civilization.Clash of Cultures: Delve into the interactions between the ancient Romans and the fierce inhabitants of Caledonia. What secrets do these early encounters hold?Formation of a Kingdom: Understand the pivotal connections between the Picts and the Gaels in creating the Kingdom of Alba.Regal Lineages: From Kenneth I to Mary, Queen of Scots, meet the kings and queens who defined Scottish royalty.Religious Revolutions: How did the Church of Scotland come to be, and what is Presbyterianism? Learn about John Knox’s influence and the short-lived dominance of the Kirk.Highland Feuds and Heroes: Witness the bloody clan feuds and the indomitable spirit of the Highlanders.Union with England: Explore the controversial union with England and its lasting impacts on Scottish identity.Historic Tragedies: The haunting massacre of Glencoe—what really happened on that fateful night? 
  Embark on an unforgettable journey through the annals of Scotland. Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to immerse yourself in the remarkable history of this extraordinary nation!

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  News and Democratic Citizens in...

  Johanna Dunaway, Kathleen Searles

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  Though people frequently use mobile technologies for news consumption, evidence from several fields shows that smaller screens and slower connection speeds pose major limitations for meaningful reading. In News and Democratic Citizens in the Mobile Era, Johanna Dunaway and Kathleen Searles demonstrate the effects of mobile devices on news attention, engagement, and recall, and identify a key cognitive mechanism underlying these effects: cognitive effort. They advance a theory that is both old and new: the costs of information-seeking curb participatory behaviors unless the benefits outweigh them. For news consumers in the mobile era, for example, mobile devices increase the time, economic, and cognitive costs associated with information-seeking. Only for a small few do the benefits of attending to the news on mobile devices outweigh the costs. 
   
   
   
  Dunaway and Searles argue that attention, engagement, and recall suffer when people consume news on mobile devices. They then investigate the implications of these effects for the news industry and for an informed democratic citizenry. Drawing on both laboratory and real-world studies, Dunaway and Searles bring the psychophysiology of news consumption to bear on the question of what we could lose in an information environment characterized by a dramatic shift in reliance on mobile devices.

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  Thee-Inn Visible Warp

  A M Tackett

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  There happens to be certain parts of an individual’s life that they possess a soft spot for. Music had been the one thing in my life that I had always treasured and wanted to pursue. I have been engrossed in the different genres of music that have been introduced since the beginning, and I have wanted to be a musician since childhood. But fate had other plans when the circumstances of my life prevented me from pursuing a career in music. But he never let these trivial setbacks bring him down. Instead, he pursued his dream and started a recording studio of his own. This book entails the story of a person who wanted to pursue music as a profession and how that person thought that his life would only revolve around the farm he lived on with his family, how a certain shift of events allowed him to stay connected to his passion while balancing a life that his family was content with. while working as a tour bus driver for entertainers and celebrities. This book sheds light on the importance of following one’s passion despite challenging circumstances. This book serves as a memoir of the author’s life on the farm, where he grew up, and how he became interested in music in the first place. It also expounds on the importance of making memories throughout the different phases of life and the importance of familial relationships and friendships. This book is a demonstration of how an individual can balance their passion and responsibilities along with other things in their life. even as politics and misinformation tried to divide. Even close families and friends.

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  Tyrant King and Savior's Mother:...

  Oliver Draycott

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  Tyrant King and Savior's Mother: A Tale of Ancient Conflict 
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