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  Incidents in the Life of a Slave...

  Harriet Ann Jacobs

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  Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, written by herself is an autobiography by Harriet Ann Jacobs, a young mother and fugitive slave, published in 1861 by L. Maria Child, who edited the book for its author. Jacobs used the pseudonym Linda Brent. The book documents Jacobs's life as a slave and how she gained freedom for herself and for her children. Jacobs contributed to the genre of slave narrative by using the techniques of sentimental novels "to address race and gender issues." She explores the struggles and sexual abuse that female slaves faced on plantations as well as their efforts to practice motherhood and protect their children when their children might be sold away.In the book, Jacobs addresses white Northern women who fail to comprehend the evils of slavery. She makes direct appeals to their humanity to expand their knowledge and influence their thoughts about slavery as an institution.Jacobs began composing Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl after her escape to New York, while living and working at Idlewild, the Hudson River home of writer and publisher Nathaniel Parker Willis. Portions of her journals were published in serial form in the New-York Tribune, owned and edited by Horace Greeley. Jacobs's reports of sexual abuse were deemed too shocking for the average newspaper reader of the day, and publication ceased before the completion of the narrative.Notable works Harriet Ann Jacobs: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (1861).

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  Liberty in America Past Present...

  Willeam Choby

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  In Liberty in America: Past, Present, and Future, renowned dentist and healthy policy expert, Dr. Bill Choby, presents how America, as the empire of liberty, has achieved freedom through the Godliness and goodness of its citizens. 
  Providing an essential insight into America's past, it demonstrates how the country's great forefathers fought against an oppressive government and sought freedom from political bondage through their selflessness and God-fearing personalities. 
  Dr. Choby also seeks to distinguish liberalism from liberty and define what true liberty is by highlighting what made the American government unique in all of history-faith, courage, discipline, and personal sacrifice. 
  In this book, he offers the ongoing challenges faced by freedom in the present and how the American people can secure the blessings of liberty for the future generation.

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  The Year the World Went Mad

  Mark Woolhouse

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  In January 2020, leading epidemiologist Professor Mark Woolhouse learned of a new virus taking hold in China. He immediately foresaw a hard road ahead for the entire world, and emailed the Chief Medical Officer of Scotland warning that the UK should urgently begin preparations. A few days later he received a polite reply stating only that everything was under control. 
   
  In this astonishing account, Mark Woolhouse shares his story as an insider, having served on advisory groups to both the Scottish and UK governments. He reveals the disregarded advice, frustration of dealing with politicians, and the missteps that led to the deaths of vulnerable people, damage to livelihoods and the disruption of education. He explains the follies of lockdown and sets out the alternatives. Finally, he warns that when the next pandemic comes, we must not dither and we must not panic; never again should we make a global crisis even worse. 
   
  The Year the World Went Mad puts our recent, devastating, history in a completely new light. 
   
  ‘Fascinating’ --Tom Whipple, The Times 
   
  ‘Devastating’ --Harry de Quetteville, The Sunday Telegraph 
   
  ‘A glorious example of great science communication.’ --Fiona Fox, Science Media Centre 
   
  ‘An essential book.’ --Matt Ridley, author of Genome 
   
  ‘A unique record of the pandemic year.’ Dorothy H. Crawford FRSE OBE, author of Deadly Companions and Viruses 
   
  ‘Vital reading for understanding where we’re currently at.’ --Stylist 
   
  ‘The Year the World Went Mad is a unique record of the pandemic year by an insider. Mark Woolhouse, an internationally acclaimed epidemiologist and advisor to the Scottish government, gives us a day-to-day account of debates and discussions inside government that formed drastic policies - lockdown, travel bans, school closures.’ --Dorothy H. Crawford FRSE OBE, author of Deadly Companions and Viruses: A Very Short Introduction

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  Nihilism - The Philosophy of...

  Hector Davidson

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  Nihilism is often misunderstood as mere pessimism or despair, yet it is far more complex than a simple rejection of hope. At its core, nihilism is the philosophical stance that life lacks inherent meaning, purpose, or intrinsic value. This perspective challenges the foundations of morality, knowledge, and existence itself, questioning whether anything possesses objective significance. While nihilism can evoke feelings of emptiness and disillusionment, it can also serve as a liberating force, stripping away illusions and compelling individuals to forge their own meaning. 
  The term "nihilism" originates from the Latin word "nihil," meaning "nothing." Though traces of nihilistic thought can be found in ancient skepticism, it was in the 19th century that the philosophy gained prominence. Friedrich Nietzsche famously declared the "death of God," arguing that traditional religious and moral values had lost their authority. He warned that without these guiding structures, society risked falling into despair and meaninglessness. However, Nietzsche did not advocate surrendering to nihilism but instead sought a way to overcome it through the creation of new values. Russian nihilists of the same era took a different approach, rejecting societal norms and advocating for radical change, often through extreme means. Their interpretation of nihilism fueled revolutionary movements, demonstrating its potential to inspire both destruction and transformation.  
  Nihilism manifests in various forms, from existential and moral nihilism to epistemological and political nihilism. Existential nihilism is perhaps the most well-known, asserting that life has no ultimate purpose or inherent meaning. This idea has been explored by thinkers such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus, who wrestled with the absurdity of existence.

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  The 10000 Year Explosion - How...

  Gregory Cochran, Henry Harpending

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  Resistance to malaria. Blue eyes. Lactose tolerance. What do all of these traits have in common? Every one of them has emerged in the last 10,000 years. 
   
   
   
  Scientists have long believed that the "great leap forward" that occurred some 40,000 to 50,000 years ago in Europe marked the end of significant biological evolution in humans. In this stunningly original account of our evolutionary history, top scholars Gregory Cochran and Henry Harpending reject this conventional wisdom and reveal that the human species has undergone a storm of genetic change much more recently. Human evolution in fact accelerated after civilization arose, they contend, and these ongoing changes have played a pivotal role in human history. They argue that biology explains the expansion of the Indo-Europeans, the European conquest of the Americas, and European Jews' rise to intellectual prominence. In each of these cases, the key was recent genetic change. 
   
   
   
  Cochran and Harpending's analysis demonstrates convincingly that human genetics have changed and can continue to change much more rapidly than scientists have previously believed. A provocative and fascinating new look at human evolution that turns conventional wisdom on its head, The 10,000 Year Explosion reveals the ongoing interplay between culture and biology in the making of the human race.

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  INTERESTING STORYBOOK FOR...

  Angela Jenkins

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  Are you looking for some interesting bedtime stories?Does your kid love to read fiction?Do you want to develop the reading skill of your kid? 
  If yes, you are going to have this incredible "Interesting Storybook for Inquisitive Kids" to satisfy your kid's curious nature. 
  Stories have always been and will continue to be an integral element of human culture. We learn about one another, our pasts, and our cultures via stories. New stories are being lived, recounted, and created every day, whether for amusement or to chronicle a real-life incident. Even if there were only one story for every person who had ever lived, there would still be billions of stories around the globe; it would be impossible to count them all. 
  Bedtime stories are beneficial because they aid in the formation of ties, the promotion of reading, the development of speaking and language skills, and the inspiration of creativity. Reading bedtime stories to kids is critical to a child's development. As Philip Pullman rightly puts it, "After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are what we need the most in the world." Telling stories helps children develop their reading skills, excellent writing, sentence construction, imagination, creativity, and communication skills. 
  By reading this book, the kids will be able toImprove their reading comprehension.Enhance their imaginative power.Learn some important life lessons.Learn some moral lessons.Become better human beings. 
  If you really wish to bring a positive change in your kid's life, click the "Buy Now" button and gift a valuable book to your kid.

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