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  The First Fleets - Colonial...

  Benjamin C. Schaffer

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  In The First Fleets, Benjamin C. Schaffer reveals how, contrary to widespread beliefs, the American colonies had a long tradition of independent naval defense decades before the Revolution. He demonstrates that Anglo-American governments established and maintained significant provincial naval forces and that the history of provincial navies illuminates broader aspects of colonial history and the colonies' ultimate break with the British Crown. Based on meticulous research, Schaffer recounts the sea-borne threats that American colonies faced from the French, Spanish, pirates, and others. He reviews colonial governance and the relationships between colonial governments and Great Britain. Highlighting Britain's scant naval power in North America, Schaffer demonstrates how the vulnerable coastal colonies undertook their own self-defense. 
   
   
   
  Schaffer's study offers many fascinating episodes from colonial history. Establishing a navy was controversial in pacifist-minded, Quaker-dominated Pennsylvania. South Carolina deployed its scout-boat navy to pursue enslaved Africans who fled colonial capture. The first paper money issued in North America was an initiative to pay for a naval expedition against French Quebec. These and other episodes show the intimate connection between these little-known provincial navies and the major sociopolitical developments of their day.

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  History of Denmark: A...

  Captivating History

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  Did you know that one of Europe’s greatest queens, the incredible Margaret I, united Denmark, Sweden, and Norway in the Kalmar Union in the mid-1300s?  
  For centuries, Denmark “punched above its weight” and was a major player on the European stage. Many know about the Danish Vikings and their voyages of conquest and discovery, but Denmark is more than just those medieval raiders and traders, even though interest in their adventures is at an all-time high today. 
  Denmark became the first Scandinavian country to convert to Christianity, though this was likely as much to protect themselves from Christian kingdoms to the south and to increase their trade with Christian nations than any love for Christian beliefs.  
  Denmark has been at peace since WWII, but its position between the North and Baltic Seas makes it an important part of NATO, allowing it to once more “punch above its weight.” But despite its location, Denmark has managed to not only remain at peace but is today ranked as one of the happiest nations on Earth. 
  Discover the answer to fascinating questions like the following: Does Denmark really appear in the top three of the world’s “happiest” countries?Were the Danish Vikings only interested in conquest? And what were their relations like with Europe before the Viking Age? Who was Cnut the Great, and why was he so important in the history of countries like England, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden? Who the current Danish royal family is descended from? (Hint: it is not a Dane!) How and when did Denmark establish the wide-ranging social safety net it is so well-known for today? What role did Germany play in Denmark losing its status as an offensive military power?What was life like for Danish Jews during WWII? 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the history of Denmark!

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  What to do if you have ADHD -...

  Vita Nicholls

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  Discover a helpful and sincere workbook to assist youngsters with ADHD in learning to flourish! 
    
  Are you looking for an honest and down-to-earth look at ADHD?  
  Are you overwhelmed and unsure how to assist your child's success?  
  Or are you looking for tried-and-true strategies to empower your kid and assist them in practicing healthy emotional growth and development?  
  Then this is the book for you. 
  Here's a taste of what you'll find inside: 
   Dissecting What ADHD Really MeansConditions That Are Commonly Misdiagnosed as ADHDUnexpected Lifestyle Factors Influencing Attention, Awareness, and Learning Ability10 Highly Effective Home Management Strategies for ADHD-Prone ChildrenPractical Techniques for Assisting Your Child in School and BeyondCommon Social Difficulties for ADHD Children (and How To Help Your Child Overcome Them) 
    
  And Much More... 
    
  Raising an Explosive Child is ideal for any parent who feels overwhelmed or uncertain about dealing with children with ADHD since it includes chapter summaries, concrete activities, and tried-and-tested teachings to help your children thrive. 
    
  Are you prepared to assist your youngster in thriving?  
    
  Then scroll ahead and get your copy right now!

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  The Ancient Adventures Collection

  James Davies

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  There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece, from religious ceremonies to mummification and day to day life. And on Pirates from famous looters to scurvy and hygiene with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the best-selling Horrible Histories series.This enhanced audio collection includes the following four titles: Meet the Ancient Egyptians, Meet the Ancient Romans, Meet the Ancient Greeks, and Meet the Pirates. Music and sound effects bring the audio to life for young listeners keen to learn new things.

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  Two Tactics of Social-Democracy...

  Vladimir Lenin

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  Two Tactics of Social Democracy in the Democratic Revolution is one of the most important of Lenin's early writings. It was written in June and July 1905, while the Russian Revolution of 1905 was taking place. Lenin's preface poses these questions: "in educating and organizing the working class;...where should we place the main political emphasis in this work of education and organization? On the trade unions and legally existing associations, or on an insurrection, on the work of creating a revolutionary army and a revolutionary government?" 
   
  The history of social democracy stretches back to the 19th-century socialist movement. It came to advocate an evolutionary and peaceful transition from capitalism to socialism, using established political processes, in contrast to the revolutionary socialist approach to transition associated with orthodox Marxism. In the early post-war era in Western Europe, social democratic parties rejected the Stalinist political and economic model then-current in the Soviet Union, committing themselves either to an alternative path to socialism or to a compromise between capitalism and socialism. In this period, social democrats embraced a mixed economy based on the predominance of private property, with only a minority of essential utilities and public services under public ownership. Social democrats promoted Keynesian economics, state interventionism, and the welfare state while placing less emphasis on the goal of replacing the capitalist system (factor markets, private property, and wage labor) with a qualitatively different socialist economic system.

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  Address Unknown by Kathrine...

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of Address Unknown with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Address Unknown by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor, the compelling tale of a friendship that is lost at the hands of Nazi Germany. It is told in the form of letters written between the two characters, Max and Martin, and shows how Nazism undermines and ruins their relationship, leading to a very tragic end. The book was written released during World War II and Hitler confiscated the Dutch translation, as well as banning the book entirely in Germany. Nonetheless, the novel continued to gain recognition following Hitler's defeat, and has since been translated into 20 languages, as well as being adapted for television, stage and cinema.Find out everything you need to know about Address Unknown in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbolsWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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