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  Historical Tales Vol IV: English

  Charles Morris

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  Volume IV of a series containing anecdotes and stories, some well-known, others less so, of particular countries. This fourth volume covers the history of England from its conversion to Christianity up to the reign of Queen Victoria, describing history for children and young adults in an exciting and novel manner. (Introduction by Kalynda)

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  A Moon Will Rise from the...

  Francesca Albanese, John Dugard,...

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  Israel's genocide in Palestine and the complicity of powerful Western states is undermining international human rights and the UN system. The United States has imposed sanctions on lawyers, UN experts, and Palestinian officials in an attempt to bully and intimidate them into silence. One prominent example is UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who has played an important role in documenting Israel's atrocities and those who profit from its oppression of Palestinians. 
   
  This book compiles Albanese's indispensable and damning reports on Israel's conduct in Palestine since October 2023. First outlining the case that this period should be understood as a genocide, Albanese goes on to explain how the ongoing violence fits into a longer history of Israel's settler colonialism, and finally presents a devastating indictment against the international corporations that treat mass killing and destruction as a business opportunity. 
   
  The volume also features a reflection by Albanese on the current state of affairs; revelations by her predecessors Richard Falk, John Dugard, and Michael Lynk of their experiences as UN special rapporteurs; and a preface by Lex Takkenberg, a thirty-year veteran of UNRWA, coauthored with scholar Mandy Turner.

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  Enquiry Concerning Human...

  David Hume

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  "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" is a philosophical work written by David Hume in the 18th century. It is one of the most influential works in Western philosophy and is considered a cornerstone of modern empiricism and skepticism. 
  In this book, Hume investigates the nature and limits of human knowledge, arguing that all knowledge is based on our experiences and observations of the world. He asserts that we cannot know anything beyond what we have observed or experienced, and that there is no rational basis for many of the beliefs that we hold. 
  Hume's philosophy is deeply skeptical, and he questions many of the traditional ideas of Western philosophy, including causation, induction, and the existence of God. He argues that our beliefs in these concepts are not based on reason, but rather on habit or custom, and that they cannot be rationally justified. 
  Hume also explores the nature of morality and human nature, arguing that moral judgments are based on sentiment rather than reason, and that human beings are fundamentally motivated by self-interest rather than by any innate moral principles. 
  Overall, "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" is a profound and influential work that challenges many of the fundamental assumptions of Western philosophy. It is notable for its skepticism and empiricism, and for its rejection of many traditional metaphysical and theological concepts.

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  Manhattan Rock Party

  Savannah Wylde

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  Welcome to the wildest rock party in Manhattan, where anything can happen. 
  As Jennifer Davis prepares to bid adieu to her college days, her parents are no-shows, leaving her feeling abandoned. Luckily, her former roommate Susan comes to the rescue with an invitation to a steamy party in the city that never sleeps. 
  Little does Jennifer know she's about to enter a world of seduction and temptation. Now a secretary at a record label, Susan has her eyes on the newest British rock sensation, Ziggy Falcon. When he arrives in New York for a promotional tour, there is a party with no boundaries. 
  As Jennifer's lesbian girlfriend shows a new side to her sexual acts, Jennifer struggles with her own lusts and longings. But as the night unfolds, Jennifer quickly realizes that this rock party is like nothing she's ever experienced. With twists and turns at every corner, will she be able to resist the temptations that lie ahead? 
  Join Jennifer on a wild ride in 'Manhattan Rock Party' by Savannah Wylde, and get ready to let loose and surrender to the seduction of The Big Apple. 
  The SEX in the city series contain stories based in the corporate world with sexually explicit content.  
  For adults only.

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  No Room for Small Dreams -...

  Shimon Peres

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  In 1934, eleven-year-old Shimon Peres emigrated to the land of Israel from his native Poland, leaving behind an extended family who would later be murdered in the Holocaust. Few back then would have predicted that this young man would eventually become one of the towering figures of the twentieth century. Peres would indeed go on to serve the new nation as prime minister, president, foreign minister, and the head of several other ministries. He was central to the establishment of the Israeli Defense Forces and the defense industry that would provide the young nation with a robust deterrent power. He was crucial to launching Israel’s nuclear energy program and to the creation of its high-tech “Start Up Nation” revolution. His refusal to surrender to conventional wisdom and political conventions helped save the Israeli economy and prompted some of the most daring military operations in history, among them the legendary Operation Entebbe. And yet, as important as his role in creating and deploying Israel’s armed forces was, his stunning transition from hawk to dove–with its accompanying unwavering commitment to peace–made him one of the globe’s most recognized, honored, and admired statesmen.  
  In this, his final work, finished only weeks before his passing, Peres offers a long-awaited examination of the crucial turning points in Israeli history through the prism of having been a decision maker and eyewitness. Told with the frankness of someone aware this would likely be his final statement, No Room for Small Dreams spans decades and events, but as much as it is about what happened, it is about why it happened. Examining pivotal moments in Israel’s rise, Peres explores what makes for a great leader, how to make hard choices in a climate of uncertainty and distress, the challenges of balancing principles with policies, and the liberating nature of imagination and unpredicted innovation. In doing so, he not only charts a better path forward for his beloved country but provides deep and universal wisdom for younger generations who seek to lead–be it in politics, business, or the broader service of making our planet a safer, more peaceful, and just place.

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  Ask an Archaeologist

  بثينة شية

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  يجيب هذا الكتاب، الذي ألفه عالم الآثار المرموق الدكتور زاهي حواس، على أهم الأسئلة التي تدور في أذهان الناس حول مصر القديمة. ويتضمن الكتاب إجابات وافية من الدكتور حواس نفسه على العديد من التساؤلات. إنه فرصة لكشف أسرار الحضارة المصرية القديمة وتفنيد الشائعات المحيطة بها.

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