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  Madness Betrayal and the Lash -...

  Stephen R. Bown

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  From 1792 to 1795, George Vancouver sailed the Pacific as the captain of his own expedition and as an agent of imperial ambition. To map a place is to control it, and Britain had its eyes on America's Pacific coast. And map it Vancouver did. His voyage was one of history's greatest feats of maritime daring, discovery, and diplomacy, and his marine survey of Hawaii and the Pacific coast was at its time the most comprehensive ever undertaken. But just two years after returning to Britain, the forty-year-old Vancouver, hounded by critics, shamed by public humiliation at the fists of an aristocratic sailor he had flogged, and blacklisted because of a perceived failure to follow the Admiralty's directives, died in poverty, nearly forgotten. In this riveting and perceptive biography, historian Stephen Bown delves into the events that destroyed Vancouver's reputation and restores his position as one of the greatest explorers of the Age of Discovery.

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  The Lonely Voice - A Study of...

  Frank O'Connor

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  Frank O'Connor was one of the twentieth century's greatest short story writers, and one of Ireland's greatest authors. Lilliput Press are now delighted to continue our publishing of O'Connor's writing by bringing his seminal work on the art of the short story back into print.   
  The Lonely Voice is the definitive work of Irish non-fiction on the art of writing short fiction, and has long been held up as one of the greatest works in global literature on the short form. We are delighted to bring The Lonely Voice back into print with a brand new introduction by Kevin Barry, internationally recognised as one of Ireland's greatests short story writers, whose work - like O'Connor's before him - appears frequently in the New Yorker. Barry engages and parrys with O'Connor's writing, bringing about a meeting of great Irish short story writers from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and bringing this foundational piece of Irish writing to a new generation.   
  The ideal companion to works such as George Saunders A Swim in a Pond in the Rain or John Yorke's Into the Woods: How Stories Work and Why we Tell Them.   

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  Invaded - The Intentional...

  J. Carrell

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  In the final year of the Trump presidency, America’s borders were within reach of being completely secure as the daily arrests had dwindled to the lowest numbers in United States Border Patrol history. Nations south of our border, which once violated America’s sovereignty and blatantly disrespected it, now adhered to our strong president who forced those nations to heel and show America respect. On January 20, 2021, everything changed. Since his inauguration, President Biden has intentionally destroyed the American immigration system through the manipulation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and laws. Never before in American history has our nation been invaded by millions of foreigners—all with the encouragement and direct assistance of the American government. The once proud Border Patrol has been forced to participate in the unlawful smuggling of millions of illegal aliens to their final destinations across America. Morale within the DHS does not exist. Within the first two years of Biden’s presidency, over five million illegal aliens have been arrested, with over 85% of the five million fraudulently released into our nation. Another ten million have absconded undetected because hundreds of miles of the southern border are open without a single Border Patrol Agent actively patrolling. Our nation faces a crisis created by both political parties that, if left to continue as it is, will destroy America from within.

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  As a Man Thinketh - The Original...

  James Allen, Tim Zengerink

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  What if your thoughts determined your destiny? 
  James Allen’s masterpiece teaches that our thoughts create our circumstances, and by mastering our thinking, we can control our destiny. 
  More than just a self-help book, this work provides a practical philosophy for success, discipline, and personal transformation. In this modern adaptation, Allen’s insights are presented in a way that makes them easy to understand and apply, ensuring that his wisdom continues to inspire new generations. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation: 
  - How your mindset directly influences your success, happiness, and overall well-being. 
  - The discipline and clarity to align your thoughts with your goals and aspirations. 
  - How to Free yourself from destructive thought patterns and replace them with empowering beliefs. 
  - How to cultivate a positive, resilient mindset that leads to greater achievements and inner peace. 
  For over a century, As a Man Thinketh has inspired millions to take control of their lives through the power of thought. Now, it’s your turn. 
  Change your thoughts. Transform your life. Get your copy today.

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  Ottoman Empire and the World...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Ottoman Empire and the World Around It, by Suraiya Faroqhi.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Suraiya Faroqhi.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Explore the intricate relationships between the Ottoman Empire and its neighboring regions in this comprehensive examination of political, cultural, and economic interactions from the 16th to the 18th century. This book delves into how the empire navigated diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchange while maintaining its vast and diverse territories. With an emphasis on the interconnectedness of the Ottoman world and the broader global landscape, this work provides a nuanced understanding of one of history's most influential empires.

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  Western Allies’ Procurement of...

  Editors Charles River

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  After the last shots of World War II were fired and the process of rebuilding Germany and Europe began, the Western Allies and the Soviet Union each tried to obtain the services of the Third Reich's leading scientists, especially those involved in rocketry, missile technology, and aerospace research. Naturally, this was a delicate affair due to the fact many of the German scientists were not only active Nazis but had helped the Nazi war machine terrorize the world. At the same time, by the late war period, the Anglo-American Allies formed a clear picture of the Soviet state. Though forced to ally with the USSR's dictator, Josef Stalin, the West came to understand Communist Russia represented yet another hungry totalitarian power, and thus a very real threat to an independent Europe. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill realized the menacing character of the Soviets from the Katyn Forest Massacre of Polish army officers, if not before, while the Americans only gradually shed a naïve assumption of continued Russian friendliness after the war. 
  The result was the American-led “Operation Paperclip” on the Western side, which resulted in German scientists putting their expertise at the disposal of the U.S. and other NATO members. Operation Paperclip aimed not only to obtain the benefits of German scientific advances for the United States but also to deny them to the potentially hostile Soviets. 
  The Western approach, however self-interested, typically met with voluntary compliance on the German scientists' parts. In contrast, the Soviet answer to Paperclip, Operation Osoaviakhim, used the implied threat of imprisonment, torture, and death, the characteristic tools of Stalinist Russia, to coerce assistance from German scientists and engineers following the war. These men yielded rich dividends to the Soviet state in terms of achieving at least temporary technical parity with the USSR's western rivals.

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