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  The Gravity of Feathers - Fame...

  Andrew Fleming

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  Shortlisted for The Wolfson History Prize.
  Discover the true story of St. Kilda.
  When the last 36 inhabitants of St Kilda, 40 miles west of the Scottish Hebrides, were evacuated in 1930, the archipelago at 'the edge of the world' lost its permanent population after five millennia.
  It has long been accepted that the islanders' failure to adapt to the modern world was its demise. Andrew Fleming overturns the traditional view. Unafraid of highlighting dark times, he shows how they sacrificed their reputation as an uncorrupted, ideal society to embrace and exploit the tourist trade. Creating a prestigious tweed, exporting the ancestors of today's Hebridean sheep, the islanders gained access to consumer goods and learned how to play politics to their advantage.
  This book tells the absorbing and eventful story of St Kilda from earliest times, up to the evacuation and its aftermath. Previously untapped sources and fresh insights bring to life the personalities, feelings, attitudes and rich culture of the islanders themselves, as well as the numerous outsiders who engaged with the remote island community.

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  Change the Story Save the World...

  Moritz Davidesko

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  A WORLD SHAPED BY STORIES: HOW THE HUMAN NARRATIVE HAS ALTERED THE COURSE OF HISTORY.The global story is one that is 7.6 billion authors strong. It is rich and complex, and as of today, it is also perilously close to bringing about the destruction of our planet. So the question is, WHY do we continue to live in a bad story?In his latest work, Change the Story, Save the World, Moritz Davidesko– a USA Today best-selling author – presents a compelling analysis of human storytelling and explores how that behavior has informed our present understanding of the world. In chronicling our species’ collective powers of narration, Davidesko ushers us from the distant past, to the present state of global affairs– the story of our world as we know it! Keep reading to:Discover how storytelling has evolved as mechanism of evolutionary and social survivalAnalyze historical events that have led us to adopt certain varieties of storytelling while discarding othersUnderstand the distinction between local and global stories and the effect this has on our civil organizationsUnderstand the direction of the current Homo Sapiens narrative and the implications it has for our futureExplore the major ecological and humanitarian crises we presently faceHighlight the notable achievements of some of the leaders driving positive changes in our world todayDiscuss the future of our planet and the drastic changes we must implement to protect itWe can save the world. We can stop the destruction of our planet. We can rewrite the course of human history…but it all starts with you. Become an author of the NEXT generation of human history! Get your copy of Change the Story, Save the World today!

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  A Small Place

  Jamaica Kincaid

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  A brilliant look at colonialism and its effects in Antigua—by the author of Annie John 
   
   
   
  "If you go to Antigua as a tourist, this is what you will see. If you come by aeroplane, you will land at the V. C. Bird International Airport. Vere Cornwall (V. C.) Bird is the Prime Minister of Antigua. You may be the sort of tourist who would wonder why a Prime Minister would want an airport named after him—why not a school, why not a hospital, why not some great public monument. You are a tourist and you have not yet seen . . ." 
   
   
   
  So begins Jamaica Kincaid's expansive essay, which shows us what we have not yet seen of the ten-by-twelve-mile island in the British West Indies where she grew up. 
   
   
   
  Lyrical, sardonic, and forthright by turns, in a Swiftian mode, A Small Place cannot help but amplify our vision of one small place and all that it signifies.

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  Whimsical Feline Adventures:...

  Cyrus Densmore

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  Whimsical Feline Adventures: Tales That Will Enchant Your Heart 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐   
  Are you ready to embark on a magical journey filled with enchanting feline tales?   
  Searching for a captivating collection that brings to life the adventures of whimsical cats?   
  Your quest ends here!   
  This audiobook is your ultimate companion for exploring the delightful world of feline escapades, where joy and wonder intertwine. With each story, you're bound to be enchanted!   
  Updated for a fresh perspective on storytelling and character development.   
  Key features of this delightful anthology: 
   - Profound insights into the charm of whimsical feline adventures   
  - Detailed storytelling that captures the essence of beloved cats   
  - Engaging strategies for immersing yourself in each tale   
  Our collection stands out through its rich narrative coverage, ensuring each story is fully explored and celebrated. Themes are not just brushed over; they are vivid and captivating.   
  Please note that this collection is an independent resource and not affiliated with any official entity.   
  Crafted with clarity and accessibility in mind, our audiobook guarantees enjoyable listening experiences without dense language. Say goodbye to complex terminology and embrace a world of warm, friendly, and relatable narration.   
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your copy, and begin your enchanting journey through 'Whimsical Feline Adventures' today!

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  Coming to Terms with John F Kennedy

  Stephen F. Knott

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  Coming to Terms with John F. Kennedy offers a nuanced assessment of the thirty-fifth president, whose legacy and impact people continue to debate to this day. Stephen F. Knott examines Kennedy through the lens of five critical issues: his interpretation of presidential power, his approach to civil rights, and his foreign policy toward Cuba, the Soviet Union, and Vietnam. Knott also explores JFK's assassination and the evolving interpretations of his presidency, both highly politicized subject matters. What emerges is a president as complex as the author's shifting views about him. 
   
   
   
  The passage of sixty years, from working in the Kennedy Library to a career writing about the American presidency, has given Knott a broader view of Kennedy's presidency and allowed him to see how both the Left and the Right, and members of the Kennedy family, distorted JFK's record for their own purposes. 
   
   
   
  Despite the existence of over forty thousand books dealing with the man and his era, this book offers something new to say about this brief but important presidency. Knott contends that Kennedy's presidency, for better or for worse, mattered deeply and that whatever his personal flaws, Kennedy's lofty rhetoric appealed to what is best in America, without invoking the snarling nativism of his least illustrious successor, Donald Trump.

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  Michel Foucault - The...

  Hector Davidson

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  Michel Foucault, a French philosopher, historian, and social theorist, is renowned for his critical exploration of power, knowledge, and social institutions. Born in 1926, Foucault’s work spans a range of disciplines, from philosophy to sociology, psychology, and political science. His intellectual journey reflects a unique approach to understanding human societies, focusing not on abstract metaphysical systems but on the structures that shape human behavior, knowledge, and institutions. 
  Foucault’s work is marked by a critique of the traditional ways of understanding the relationship between individuals and society. He challenged the dominant historical narratives and sought to uncover the deeper structures of power that influenced the development of knowledge. One of his central ideas was that knowledge and power are intimately connected—knowledge is not neutral but shaped by power relations that determine what is considered true or false. In this sense, his work was not just theoretical but deeply political, as it explored how systems of power create the conditions for knowledge and vice versa. 
  Foucault’s philosophy is often associated with his concept of "genealogy," a method he developed to investigate historical processes and the ways in which ideas, norms, and practices evolve over time. However, it is in his "archaeology of knowledge" that he makes his most significant philosophical contributions. The archaeological method is a way of analyzing the historical layers of knowledge and uncovering the deep structures that underlie our understanding of the world. Unlike traditional historiography, which tends to focus on narratives and individuals, Foucault's archaeology examines the discourses and institutions that create and maintain knowledge, highlighting the ways they shape and limit what can be known.

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