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  Saving Ourselves - From Climate...

  Dana R. Fisher

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  We've known for decades that climate change is an existential crisis. For just as long, we've seen the complete failure of our institutions to rise to the challenge. Fossil fuel interests maintain a stranglehold on political and economic power. Even though we have seen growing concern from everyday people, civil society has succeeded only in pressuring decision makers to adopt watered-down policies. Is there any hope of achieving the systemic change we need? 
   
   
   
  Dana R. Fisher argues that there is a realistic path forward for climate action—but only through mass mobilization that responds to the growing severity and frequency of disastrous events. She assesses the current state of affairs and shows why public policy and private-sector efforts have been ineffective. Spurred by this lack of progress, climate activism has become increasingly confrontational. Fisher examines the radical flank of the climate movement: its emergence and growth, its use of direct action, and how it might evolve as the climate crisis worsens. She considers when and how activism is most successful, identifying the importance of creating community, capitalizing on shocking moments, and cultivating resilience. Clear-eyed yet optimistic, Saving Ourselves offers timely insights on how social movements can take power back and open windows of opportunity for transformative climate action.

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  So You Want to Move to New...

  Melissa Cox

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  New!! Second edition published Nov. 2024 with the most up-to-date information!  Are you considering moving to New Zealand? Or looking to enjoy an extended vacation? This comprehensive guide will support you every step of the way! Written by a dual citizen of New Zealand and the United States, this book is packed with tips, resources, and perspectives from other American expats to help you start a new, exciting life in the Land of the Long White Cloud. 
  Discover everything you need to know about Aotearoa New Zealand, including:NZ's 16 regions, unique local cultures, economies & featuresTips & tricks to make the immigration process less stressfulWhat to do with your possessions and petsAdvice on buying a car, landing a job, and finding a rentalDriving differences - the price of gas, how to buy a car, driving on the left sideNew Zealand's rich history and cultureTe reo Māori pronunciation & Kiwi slangNew Zealand's Healthcare, Education, Childcare, Real Estate and Rental MarketsHow New Zealand became the only country in the world to abolish most lawsuits with the establishment of the ACCWork/life balance, vacation time, childcare subsidies, and paid parental leaveThe High Cost of Living - tips and tricks to save moneyWhere to find your favorite American brands and foodsHow to deal with homesickness and navigate culture shock"Conversations with Ameri-Kiwis" - advice and perspectives from other Americans in New ZealandInteresting Facts about New ZealandPLUS! Detailed chapters on United States Expat Taxes, Retirement, and Banking – crucial information for Americans looking to relocate overseas!

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  Neville Chamberlain: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Neville Chamberlain, English prime minister and Hitler's adversary: 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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  The Entrepreneur's Shepherd

  Larry Morgan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  • A practical guide to catalyze your entrepreneurial spirit and unleash your productivity. 
  • Filled with proven techniques, real-world examples, and easy-to-execute action plans. 
  • The complete journey from ideation to scaling your business to lessons learned. 
  • Perfect for students, entrepreneurs, and middle managers. 
  • A roadmap from learning to earning.

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  The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman...

  Joe Miller

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  For over 600 years, the Ottoman Empire shaped the world, spanning three continents and ruling over millions. From the conquest of Constantinople to the golden age under Suleiman the Magnificent, the Ottomans were unmatched in military power, culture, and governance. But how did an empire so vast and powerful ultimately collapse? 
  This audiobook takes you deep into the rise, reign, and downfall of the Ottoman Empire, uncovering its greatest achievements and internal struggles. Discover: 
  ✅ The fall of Constantinople and the dawn of a new empire 
  ✅ How the Ottomans became the most advanced military force in the world 
  ✅ The imperial intrigues, assassinations, and power struggles that shaped history 
  ✅ Why the empire’s downfall was inevitable—and how it still influences modern politics 
  The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire is a must-listen for history lovers, empire enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the rise and fall of great civilizations.

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  Northumberland - A guide

  Stephen Platten

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  Northumberland, one of the most sparsely-populated counties in England, with unique features like the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Hadrian’s Wall, was also a crucible of European civilization and remains a treasury of culture. Giving birth to railways worldwide through George Stephenson, it saw the beginnings of hydraulics, hydro-electricity and turbines and, with Joseph Swan, witnessed the earliest light from electric incandescent lamps; it was a laboratory of invention.
  
   
  Northumberland has, however, changed dramatically over the course of the last century: deep coal-mining, shipbuilding and much heavy engineering have gone, but new industries have flowered. So, the largest man-made lake in northwest Europe, lying within the largest man-made forest is set within the north west of the county, bringing water in abundance and supporting entirely new leisure and tourist activities. The lower Tyne has been transformed both architecturally, and culturally.
  
   
  This unique guide to England’s most northern county explores the land, the people, the flora and fauna alongside its architecture and history. A gazetteer takes readers to Northumberland’s towns and cities – Newcastle, Hexham, and Berwick-upon-Tweed, but also to villages, hamlets, castles, beaches, churchyards, great houses, ruined abbeys, and vast wild open countryside. Among the places visited are the castles at Warkworth, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Alnwick, the Farne Islands and the remote valleys of Allendale and the South Tyne, battle sites at Heavenfield, Otterburn and Flodden, alongside Vanbrugh’s final triumphant Palladian mansion at Seaton Delaval.
  
   
  Fully illustrated with more than 240 photographs, this guidebook invites travellers and locals alike to explore the unique features and the true character of Northumberland.

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