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  Hope & Despair

  Neil Findlay

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  Is Scottish politics mired in a constitutional dogfight with no end in sight?
  Why has Scottish Labour failed to develop a radical and credible alternative to independence?
  Is it possible for a campaigning politician to make a difference?
  Can people power lead to positive change?
  Over the last few years, political campaigner and former Labour msp Neil Findlay kept a log of his time in the Scottish Parliament, a time which he describes as one of perpetual crisis and scandal.
  
  This book is my account of being an elected politician. My comments convey my feelings and emotions as events unfolded. If they cause upset to some, then so be it. I can only report the truth.
  There is little doubt the tectonic plates of Scottish politics are shifting. Is this a time of hope or of despair? Time will tell. As a socialist, I am an optimist and live in hope and have a belief that tomorrow will always be better than today.

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  Greek Dark Ages and Greek...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Greek Dark Ages, sometimes referred to as the Homeric Age or the Geometric Period, spans the era of Greek history from the end of the Mycenaean civilization around 1100 BCE and the emergence of the Greek poleis in the 9th century BCE. It is an era that has provided little in terms of extant archaeological evidence, which in part explains the name “Dark Ages,” but this lack of evidence has led some archaeologists and historians to make the very great assumption that little of any real significance occurred during these 200 years. Instead, they view it as a sort of hiatus between the collapse of the Mycenaean culture and the emergence of Archaic Greece. As with other so-called “Dark Ages,” this assessment is simplified, and an absence of evidence should never be assumed as evidence of absence. 
  If anything, the collapse of the Mycenaeans was a drawn-out affair, and while the early centuries of the Dark Ages might beseen as a continuation of this trend, even in the worst years, there was a degree of continuity and even some innovations. These changes including the beginnings of the use of iron as an alternative to bronze and some religious practices that continued to be observed. Furthermore, enough remained to form the basis of a recovery in economic, cultural, and artistic aspects of life in the later stage of the era, and in the political sphere, changes necessitated by the collapse in the economic system certainly paved the way for the rise of the polis, which would prove so fundamental in Greece in the centuries that followed.  
  This laid the groundwork for the Greek Renaissance of the 8th century. During that time, the Greek alphabet developed and the earliest surviving Greek literature was composed, while in terms of art and architecture, sculptures and red-figure pottery began. Warfare changed significantly as well when the hoplite became the core infantry.

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  Lean on Me - A Politics of...

  Lynne Segal

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  Longtime feminist activist and writer Lynne Segal searches for hope in her own life and in the world around her, and finds it in our intimate commitments to each other and our shared collective engagements, the two being intertwined. Issues of care, intimacy, education, alongside meaningful work, and social engagement, lie at the core of our ability to understand the world and its possibilities for human flourishing. 
   
   
   
  Not only does our dependence on others not disappear into self-sufficient autonomy once we leave childhood behind—only to re-emerge in very old age—but ignoring human interdependence and our lifelong need for care has been part of a massive and destructive public denial that must be resisted. 
   
   
   
  Segal looks at our shared lifelong dependence on care and the well-being of others. In recounting from her own life the moments of motherhood, and of being on the front line of second wave feminism, Segal draws upon lessons from more than half a century of engagement in Left feminist politics, with its underlying commitment to building a more egalitarian and nurturing world. The personal and the political combine in this rallying cry to radically transform how we approach education, motherhood, and our everyday vulnerabilities of disability, aging, and enhanced needs.

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  The Weimar Republic - Inflation...

  Kelly Mass

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  To summarize everything about this topic, the Weimar Republic was a disaster. Perhaps the setup of the republic wasn’t as much as fault as just the world events that led to the Great Depression, the eventual surrender of Germany to France, Russia, and England in World War I before that, and other significant changes in the economy at the time. 
  The Weimar Republic was a federal constitutional republic that lasted in Germany from 1918 to 1933. The German Reich (Deutsches Reich) was the main name of the state, which was also referred to as the German Republic (Deutsche Republik). The first word associates with the city of Weimar, which hosted the republic's first constituent assembly. The nation was typically described as "Germany" in English; the title "Weimar Republic" didn't become well-known till the 1930s. 
  Do you want to buy a few eggs with thousands of marks? How about a loaf of bread for ten thousand dollars? The inflation in the Weimar Republic led to a severe economic downturn, one that had probably never been there ever before. This led to other problems, which also explained the rise of Nazi Germany somewhat later. 
  If you want to understand all these things, then go ahead and get started.

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  Spanish Express: 30-Day...

  Antonio Ramírez

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  Embark on a transformative linguistic adventure with "Spanish Express: 30-Day Immersion for Adult Beginners."  
  Designed to empower you from day one, this comprehensive audiobook series offers a dynamic 3-in-1 journey towards mastering Spanish conversation. 
  Unlock Conversations: Say goodbye to language barriers as you dive into a meticulously crafted curriculum focused on practical conversational skills. Whether you're ordering your favorite tapas or engaging in lively discussions with locals, Spanish Express equips you with the confidence to navigate real-world scenarios effortlessly. 
  Accelerated Learning: No more tedious grammar drills or rote memorization. With our immersive approach, you'll absorb Spanish naturally, like a native speaker. Through interactive exercises, engaging dialogues, and immersive storytelling, each lesson propels you closer to fluency in just 30 days. 
  Tailored for Adult Learners: We understand the unique challenges adult learners face. That's why "Spanish Express" prioritizes flexibility and convenience without compromising effectiveness. Whether you're juggling a busy schedule or starting from scratch, our user-friendly format ensures a seamless learning experience tailored to your pace and preferences. 
  Why Spanish Express?Efficiency: Maximize your learning potential with our proven 30-day immersion method.Relevance: Learn Spanish that's practical and applicable to real-life situations.Confidence: Build fluency from the ground up and converse with ease in any setting.Accessibility: Accessible to all, regardless of prior language learning experience.Transform your language learning journey today with "Spanish Express: 30-Day Immersion for Adult Beginners."

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  The Lie of Be Yourself

  Vera Mindvell

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Deconstruct the dangerous myth of authenticity that dominates modern culture. This provocative analysis reveals how the advice to 'be yourself' oversimplifies human nature, ignores social context, and sets people up for failure. Discover why successful people adapt strategically rather than remaining rigidly authentic to some fixed self-concept. Learn how flexibility, growth, contextual awareness, and strategic self-presentation create better outcomes than stubborn adherence to a singular identity everyone encourages you to find and express. Explore the history of authenticity as cultural value, why it emerged in consumer capitalism, and how it serves commercial interests more than human flourishing. Understand that you contain multitudes, contradictions, and possibilities that no single authentic self could encompass. Freedom comes from embracing complexity, not finding simplicity.

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