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  The Opium Queen

  Gabrielle Paluch

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  Olive Yang was a widely mythologized genderqueer lesbian opium-pioneer in the 1950s heyday of the Golden Triangle. After escaping an arranged marriage with a noble cousin, Olive felt that she had no choice but to lead a life of banditry with an anti-communist rebel army supported by the CIA. As her smuggling empire grew, she became so powerful and infamous that novelists were inspired to write about her evil ruthlessness and beauty. Yet, Olive’s real life and identity remained a mystery to many. Opium Queen is a journey to uncover the true story behind the propaganda and legends. Declassified intelligence documents portray Olive as a critical operator in one of the most important fronts of the clandestine Cold War against China. Through extensive interviews with the Yang family, Olive emerges as a complex anti-hero, searching for a way to live as an open homosexual in an era when such a lifestyle was considered deeply shameful in Burma. The great military alliances that facilitate narcotics traffic in Myanmar today are Olive’s lasting legacy in the Golden Triangle, as is the disenfranchisement of the people of Kokang. Through the story of Olive’s formidable life, Opium Queen examines historic events that underpinned critical diplomatic relationships between the U.S., Myanmar, and China and were at the root of Myanmar’s current political crisis.

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  Passion for Compasses - Medieval...

  Klug Sonja Ulrike

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  How medieval architects drew cathedral building plans
  The architectural history of the Middle Ages is full of surprises. It is difficult for us to imagine today that relatively few construction plans have been found for the impressive churches and cathedrals of the Romanesque and Gothic periods. Where did most of the drawings go? Have the plans been destroyed in Europe or lost over time? Or were they not made at all? 
  Although hardly any architectural drawings exist, there were numerous compasses. What were they used for and how? Was it possible to design complex buildings such as churches and cathedrals without blueprints? 
  The author takes her readers on an exciting cultural and historical journey through time. 
  She looks at the spread of papyrus, parchment and paper and traces the ability to write and calculate in Europe. She also looks at the construction process in historical illustrations and draws comparisons with Arabic architecture. Last but not least, she shows what types of compasses existed and how the drawing skills of master builders developed up to the Renaissance. 
  The insights into the history of architecture lead to surprising findings: The architects of the Middle Ages thought and planned very differently than we imagine today.

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  The Three Colors of Complicity

  Jemar Tisby

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  Compromise has three colors. 
  The American church has a history of creating and maintaining racist ideas and practices. This audio original recording from NYT bestselling author Jemar Tisby is based on the themes introduced in The Color of Compromise but goes a step further, showing how compromise has three distinct colors: green, white, and red. Green represents the greed than accompanies support of racism. It is white, representing the white supremacy that views white people as inherently superior to other skin colors. And it is red, representing the blood that has been spilled--and continues to be shed--to fight against racism. Tisby offers a powerful challenge to avoid complicity with racism by taking a bold stand for racial justice, starting today.

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  The Age of Imperialism - How...

  Arlo Holders

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  Imperialism, as a historical phenomenon, represents the policy or practice by which nations extend their influence and dominance over other territories. This expansion can occur through direct conquest, economic control, political manipulation, or cultural influence. The roots of imperialism stretch back to ancient empires such as Rome, Persia, and China, but the modern era of imperialism, often referred to as the “Age of Imperialism,” emerged in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This period was characterized by unprecedented territorial acquisitions, fueled by technological advances, economic ambitions, and shifting global power dynamics. 
  At its core, imperialism was driven by a combination of motives that included economic gain, political power, and a belief in cultural superiority. Industrialization played a pivotal role in shaping these ambitions, as European powers sought raw materials to fuel their growing industries and markets to sell their manufactured goods. The technological advancements of the Industrial Revolution, such as steamships, railways, and advanced weaponry, gave European nations a significant edge in their quest to dominate foreign lands. 
  Political and military motivations also underpinned the imperialist agenda. Nations viewed overseas colonies as symbols of prestige and power, integral to maintaining their position in a competitive global hierarchy. Strategic locations were secured to control vital trade routes, ensuring access to global markets and protecting national interests. This race for dominance often led to conflicts among colonial powers, as each sought to outmaneuver the other in gaining influence over untapped regions.

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  A Midsummer Night's Dream

  William Shakespeare

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  What happens when love falls under a spell?
  
  A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of William Shakespeare's most beloved and imaginative comedies. Set in a moonlit forest filled with fairies and magic, the play weaves together the stories of four young lovers, a mischievous sprite, and a group of amateur actors whose plans are delightfully undone by enchantment.
  
  With mistaken identities, magical potions, and playful chaos, Shakespeare explores love in all its forms—romantic, foolish, and transformative. The result is a joyful blend of humor, fantasy, and lyrical language that has delighted audiences for over four centuries.
  
  This timeless comedy celebrates imagination, desire, and the thin line between dreams and reality, making it one of Shakespeare's most accessible and entertaining works.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll experience:
  
  A sparkling romantic comedy filled with magic and mischief
  
  Memorable characters including Puck, Oberon, and Titania
  
  Themes of love, illusion, and transformation
  
  One of Shakespeare's most frequently performed plays
  
  Read in classrooms and performed on stages worldwide, A Midsummer Night's Dream remains essential reading for lovers of classic literature, theater, and fantasy.
  
  Step into the enchanted forest and let the dream begin. Buy now and enjoy one of Shakespeare's most magical plays.

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  How to Start Regain and Sustain...

  Dr. James Parker Griffin, Jr., ...

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  This is a handbook for intimate partners,  and it aims to help couples move forward in improving the quality of their relationships.  , , Couples can use this science-informed resource to help them to identify specific measures that they can take to strengthen the way that they relate to each other. , ,  It is important for them to actually implement the tools listed in this resource fully to achieve the maximum value that these exercises and tips offer.  
  This guide provides practical tools for improving communication , , , and it helps couples to address some of the most frequently reported problems in romantic relationships.  Included in this guide are common-sense methods for strengthening romantic bonds, ,  managing anger, ,  and finding common ground solutions aimed at producing a long-term relationship, , ,  This behavioral approach, ,  DOES require a consistent commitment to using these relationship-building methods, ,  month after month, ,  and year after year. , .  The sooner you start using these approaches, , ,  nevertheless, , the faster you can move towards having a solid, ,  long-term beautiful relationship.  Let's get to it.  The ball is in your court. !   Create a successful,  durable relationship now.

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