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  Common Sense

  Thomas Paine

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  What if one short book could ignite a revolution?
  
  Published in 1776, Common Sense by Thomas Paine is one of the most influential political works in history. Written in clear, direct language for everyday readers, it challenged monarchy, exposed the flaws of inherited power, and made a powerful case for American independence.
  
  Paine's words transformed public opinion and helped unite ordinary citizens behind the cause of freedom. His arguments for liberty, self-government, and natural rights remain powerful and relevant today.
  
  This eBook presents the original text in a clear, accessible format, allowing readers to experience the bold ideas that shaped the birth of the United States.
  
  Inside, you'll explore:
  
  A direct and persuasive argument for independence
  
  A critique of monarchy and hereditary rule
  
  Early expressions of democratic and republican ideals
  
  A foundational text of American political thought
  
  Required reading in schools and studied worldwide, Common Sense remains essential for understanding the American Revolution and the principles of freedom it championed.
  
  Read the pamphlet that changed history. Buy now and experience one of the most powerful calls for liberty ever written.

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  Lost Towns of North Carolina

  Heather Leah

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  Forgotten History in the Tar Heel State
  Take an adventure through ruins of ghost towns and lost communities in the Old North State. Explore isolated settlements like Lost Cove, hidden so deep in the mountains that no roads reach it. Ferry out to Portsmouth Island, where a ghost town has withstood multiple wars and generations of hurricanes. Explore the ruins of Brunswick Town, a port community of secret rebels destroyed in the Revolutionary War as punishment for "treason" against the British. Visit decaying remains in Snow Camp, a community that sheltered freedom seekers in the Underground Railroad.
  Author Heather Leah details the lost and forgotten towns of North Carolina.

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  Emperor Augustus: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Emperor Augustus, first Roman Emperor and heir of Julius Cesar: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Containing Big Tech - How to...

  Tom Kemp

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  The path forward to rein in online surveillance, AI, and tech monopoliesTechnology is a gift and a curse. The five Big Tech companies—Meta, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google—have built innovative products that improve many aspects of our lives. But their intrusiveness and our dependence on them have created pressing threats to our civil rights, economy, and democracy.Coming from an extensive background building Silicon Valley–based tech startups, Tom Kemp eloquently and precisely weaves together the threats posed by Big Tech:• the overcollection and weaponization of our most sensitive data• the problematic ways Big Tech uses AI to process and act upon our data• the stifling of competition and entrepreneurship due to Big Tech’s dominant market positionThis richly detailed book exposes the consequences of Big Tech’s digital surveillance, exploitative use of AI, and monopolistic and anticompetitive practices. It offers actionable solutions to these problems and a clear path forward for individuals and policymakers to advocate for change. By containing the excesses of Big Tech, we will ensure our civil rights are respected and preserved, our economy is competitive, and our democracy is protected.

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  The heiress of greenhurst an...

  Ann S. Stephens

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  The Heiress of Greenhurst: An Autobiography by Ann S. Stephens is a compelling narrative of a womans journey through life. From the trials and triumphs of her youth to her ascension as the heiress of Greenhurst, this autobiography captures the essence of human resilience. Stephens raw and candid narrative makes this a must-read for fans of autobiographies and historical narratives. Experience a life well-lived with The Heiress of Greenhurst: An Autobiography by Ann S. Stephens. Order your copy now!

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  The Prodigy's Cousin - The...

  Kimberly Stephens, Joanne Ruthsatz

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  Research scholar Joanne Ruthsatz here teams with psychology professor Kimberly Stephens to deliver an eye-opening investigation of the link between child prodigies and autism. Finding that prodigies possess the strengths of autism, but not its deficits, the authors expand our understanding of "talent" while providing hope for breakthrough treatments.

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