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  George Orwell: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  for many walks of life, including commercial, diplomatic, academic, philosophical, and historical pursuits. George Orwell’s campaign for perfectly written English in an artistic and content-oriented sense might seem obsessive now, but the importance of written accuracy and well-conveyed meaning for that age cannot be overstated. In fact, Orwell and his works remain famous in large measure because they’re so critical of the ways in which language can be manipulated.  
  	Orwell believed that a decaying language was a decaying society, open to misinformation, manipulation, and rewritten versions of history, the kind of themes that have become synonymous with his name and works. He was a philosophical and political writer caught between strong capitalistic, socialistic, communist, and fascist forces operating around the globe in the early 20th century, and to prevent extremes on both sides from adopting and distorting his works, he labored to simplify his style past the possibility of misconception. His works hauntingly warn readers of the dangers of extremism, totalitarianism, and all other kinds of tyranny that can be found in government, and as a result, the word Orwellian is often thrown around. In the same vein, critics of government policies or individual politicians often make reference to Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, dystopian works that were contemporary with World War II.  
  	With such a successful nom de plume, it is difficult for almost anyone but family relations to recall Orwell’s real name. Eric Arthur Blair wanted to be a writer from the beginning, but so controversial were his works that he wished to avoid embarrassing or opening his family up to criticism. The name Orwell likely came from the beautiful River Orwell in East Anglia. Either way, the gifted English novelist, essayist, and critic became a major force in political literature of the 20th century.

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  Neurosultan Volume 3 - Wounds to...

  Abhijit Naskar

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  Neurosultan Volume 3 is a selection of poetic excerpts from Abhijit Naskar's most soulful works, spoken in his own voice. 
  1. Amor Apocalypse: Canım Sana İhtiyacım, 2022 
  2. Yarasistan: My Wounds, My Crown, 2023 
  3. Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect, 2023 
  4. Visvavictor: Kanima Akiyor Kainat, 2023 
  5. Aşk Mafia: Armor of The World, 2023 
  6. Yaralardan Yangın Doğar: Explorers of Night are Emperors of Dawn, 2023

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  Talking Back - Native Women and...

  Alejandra Dubcovsky

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  A pathbreaking look at Native women of the early South who defined power and defied authority. 
   
   
   
  Historian Alejandra Dubcovsky tells a story of war, slavery, loss, remembrance, and the women whose resilience and resistance transformed the colonial South. In exploring their lives she rewrites early American history, challenging the established male-centered narrative. 
   
   
    
  Dubcovsky reconstructs the lives of Native women—Timucua, Apalachee, Chacato, and Guale—to show how they made claims to protect their livelihoods, bodies, and families. Through the stories of the Native cacica who demanded her authority be recognized; the elite Spanish woman who turned her dowry and household into a source of independent power; the Floridiana who slapped a leading Native man in the town square; and the Black woman who ran a successful business at the heart of a Spanish town, Dubcovsky reveals the formidable women who claimed and used their power, shaping the history of the early South.

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  Ottoman Empire’s Greatest...

  Editors Charles River

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  In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity’s greatest empire. Constantinople would continue to serve as the capital of the Byzantine Empire even after the Western half of the Roman Empire collapsed in the late 5th century. Naturally, the Ottoman Empire would also use Constantinople as the capital of its empire after their conquest effectively ended the Byzantine Empire, and thanks to its strategic location, it has been a trading center for years and remains one today under the Turkish name of Istanbul.  
  The Ottoman conquest of Constantinople also played a decisive role in fostering the Renaissance in Western Europe. The Byzantine Empire’s influence had helped ensure that it was the custodian of various ancient texts, most notably from the ancient Greeks, and when Constantinople fell, Byzantine refugees flocked west to seek refuge in Europe. Those refugees brought books that helped spark an interest in antiquity that fueled the Italian Renaissance and essentially put an end to the Middle Ages altogether. 
  In the wake of taking Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire would spend the next few centuries expanding its size, power, and influence, bumping up against Eastern Europe and becoming one of the world’s most important geopolitical players. It was a rise that would not truly start to wane until the 19th century, and the Ottomans would maintain their empire until the end of World War I. 

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  Alaskan History: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  Explore Alaska’s Bold Past, from Pioneers and Gold Rushes to the Lives of Alaska’s Native Peoples 
  Two manuscripts in one book:History of Alaska: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About Alaskan HistoryAlaska Natives: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska 
  In the first part, History of Alaska, you’ll learn about:The First Alaskans: Who first lived in Alaska, and how did they shape the land?Explorers and Adventures: Why did explorers risk their lives in Alaska’s freezing wilderness, and what did they find?The Gold Rush: How did the hunt for gold change Alaska’s towns and economy forever?War and Defense: Why was Alaska key in World War II and the Cold War?The Alaska Pipeline: What challenges came with building one of the biggest oil pipelines, and how did it change the state?Alaska Today: How is Alaska leading in protecting nature and Native rights? 
  In the second part, Alaska Natives, you’ll discover:Origins of Alaska Natives: Learn where they came from and their early connections with Europe.Survival in Harsh Conditions: Discover how Alaska Natives thrived in tough lands.Traditions and Land: See how Alaska’s landscapes shaped Native cultures.The Russian Era: Explore how Native tribes resisted and survived Russian rule.Alaska Natives under U.S. Rule: Find out what changed when the U.S. took control. 
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  Stop Phobias and Fears Sleep...

  Dreamy Hypnosis

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  Are you tired of living with irrational fears? Do your phobias hold you back from experiencing life to the fullest? What if you could conquer your fears and phobias while you sleep? Imagine the liberation of leading a life unshackled from those anxieties. 
  Welcome to a groundbreaking audiobook designed to reshape your subconscious mind. It employs proven sleep hypnosis techniques, guiding you to break free from the restrictive chains of your fears and phobias. From arachnophobia to claustrophobia, every fear has a solution.  
  With this audio guide, you can reprogram your thoughts during the peaceful state of sleep, the optimal time for our minds to process and heal. Narrated by expert hypnotherapists, the comforting voices and tranquil soundscapes will ease you into a deep slumber.  
  Embark on this journey to emancipate yourself from the confines of fear. Don't let phobias dictate your life anymore. Embrace the change tonight, and wake up to a world where anything is possible.

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