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  What a Bloody Awful Country -...

  Kevin Meagher

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  "Highly readable" – Irish News
  "A gripping appraisal of Northern Ireland's turbulent first century. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how we have got to where we are today." – Suzanne Breen, Belfast Telegraph
  "A timely and lucid analysis of the Troubles that asks hard questions of successive British governments. The good news for the current government is that it also offers some answers." – Rory Carroll, The Guardian
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  "For God's sake, bring me a large Scotch. What a bloody awful country!" Home Secretary Reginald Maudling, returning from his first visit to Northern Ireland in 1970
  As a long and bloody guerrilla war staggered to a close on the island of Ireland, Britain beat a retreat from all but a small portion of the country – and thus, in 1921, Northern Ireland was born.
  That partition, says Kevin Meagher, has been an unmitigated disaster for Nationalists and Unionists alike. Following the fraught history of British rule in Ireland, a better future was there for the taking but was lost amid political paralysis, while the resulting fifty years of devolution succeeded only in creating a brooding sectarian stalemate that exploded into the Troubles.
  In a stark but reasoned critique, Meagher traces the landmark events in Northern Ireland's century of existence, exploring the missed signals, the turning points, the principled decisions that should have been taken, as well as the raw realpolitik of how Northern Ireland has been governed over the past 100 years.
  Thoughtful and sometimes provocative, What a Bloody Awful Country reflects on how both Loyalists and Republicans might have played their cards differently and, ultimately, how the actions of successive British governments have amounted to a masterclass in failed statecraft.

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  Gaslighting - Defend Yourself...

  Janis Bryans Psy.D

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  Do you always feel the need to apologise in your relationship? Does it make you anxious? 
  Are you led to believe that you’re crazy? 
  Do you know someone who has the power to make you feel guilty, trapped and confused? 
  Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that occurs in abusive relationships. It’s the act of manipulating a person by forcing them to question their thoughts, memories, and the events that occur around them. A victim of gaslighting can be pushed so far that they question their own sanity. 
  Gaslighting can happen in many types of relationship, including those with bosses, friends and parents; but probably the most devastating form of gaslighting is when it occurs in a relationship between a couple. 
  Have you been led to believe that you’re crazy by someone who is, in fact, crazy? 
  My clients often ask me: 
  ◆ What is it that turns people into gaslighters? 
  ◆ What is a gaslighter personality? 
  ◆ Why does a narcissist gaslight? 
  ◆ What are some common gaslighting techniques? 
  ◆ What are some steps you can take if you are being gaslighted? 
  ◆ How do you know if you are a victim of emotional abuse by gaslighting? 
  ◆ How do you deal with a gaslighter? 
  ◆ How should I respond a gaslighter’s mind games? 
  ◆ Can I get out of this nightmare? 
  ◆ How can I find myself again? 
  ◆ How can I recover after years of power games, control and manipulation? 
  The topics and concepts described in this book are functional and practical and will have a direct impact on your life, both in romantic and non-romantic relationships. You don't need to be an expert on the subject; just take a deep breath, relax that knot in your stomach and grab this book!

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  The Overlife - A Tale of...

  Diana Dirkby

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  The author of this book, Diana Dirkby, is an Australian-born research mathematician who lives with paranoid schizophrenia, a severe brain disorder, as did her mother. The title, “The Overlife,” suggests that a diagnosis of schizophrenia can be the beginning of a new, worthwhile life and not simply the death of the hopes and dreams that preceded the diagnosis. This book gives a fictional account of a mother and daughter living with paranoid schizophrenia. We follow the widely disparate effects of this brain disorder on Sarah, the narrator, and her mother, Jodie. We also meet Dalaigh, Jodie’s husband and Sarah’s father, with his violent resentment at being trapped in a marriage he doesn’t want. By age eight, Sarah is Jodie’s caregiver and must negotiate her mother’s rapidly worsening mental health and her father’s white-hot fury. The weight of these adult conflicts on the shoulders of one so young seems impossible to bear.

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  Mercy Brown Incident The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Today the Salem Witch Trials are often remembered as being a relic of a superstitious past, and Salem has transformed itself into a tourist haven and Halloween destination by capitalizing off the trials, which remain well known across America. However, most people have forgotten that New England had a “vampire” scare in the 19th century, when superstitious New Englanders looked to lore to explain tuberculosis, a devastating illness for which they had no available answers.  
  	The last and most famous event in New England’s hunt for vampires came near the end of the 19th century after Mercy Brown died of consumption on January 19, 1892 and her body was exhumed on March 17, 1892. Suspicion fell on her as being a possible vampire, and digging her coffin up was an attempt to determine if she was, in fact, a vampire. Her mother and sister had died before her, also from consumption, and when her brother Eddie caught the disease, he had dreams about Mercy. He also had the feeling of a heavy weight sitting on his chest at night. 
  	After her coffin was opened, the remains were examined, and the relatively good condition of Mercy Brown’s body indicated to her family and neighbors that she was indeed a vampire, and that she was responsible for her brother’s illness. While people who think of vampires today conjure up images of Dracula, in 19th century America, vampires were believed to be tied to tuberculosis, which killed millions of people. American beliefs about vampires connected victims who had died of consumption with living family members who came down with the disease, which was quite common because outbreaks of consumption frequently decimated whole families, striking down previously healthy brothers and sisters within a year or two.

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  Enquiry Concerning Human...

  David Hume

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  Discover Hume's Enquiry: Unlock Your Mind 
  Dive into David Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding and embark on an enlightening journey into the workings of the human mind. This isn't just a philosophical treatise; it's a guide to questioning and understanding the very fabric of reality. 
  Hume simplifies complex notions like cause and effect, making them relatable to our everyday experiences. Ever wonder why we believe what we believe? Hume’s clear, accessible exploration into topics such as perception and the existence of miracles addresses these questions, showing us how skepticism can lead to profound insights. 
  Admired by influential thinkers like Kant for its power to provoke thought, An Enquiry is perfect for anyone eager to see the world through a different lens. It’s more than an audiobook; it's an intellectual awakening. 
  Experience Hume’s An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding and transform your perspective. Take the leap into a deeper understanding today. 
  This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

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  LSAT Success Secrets: Elevate...

  Ronan Ashford

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  LSAT Success Secrets: Elevate Your Score with Proven Strategies 
  Are you aiming to advance your career and enhance your knowledge by successfully acing the LSAT Exam? 
  Searching for a thorough guide that encompasses everything you need to excel on the LSAT? 
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  This guide is your ultimate resource for deepening your comprehension, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this book, you are prepared for success. 
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  Key features of this comprehensive guide include: 
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  This guide sets itself apart with its extensive coverage, which is vital for your exam triumph. Key concepts are not just touched upon; they are explored with clarity and rigor. 
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