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  Death of the Moth

  Virginia Woolf

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  'Oh yes, he seemed to say, Death is stronger than I am.'
  
  A deeply reflective and profound collection of essays meditating on the beauty, fragility and fleeting nature of life, from one of the most pioneering modernist voices in literary history: Virginia Woolf.
  
  First published in 1942 after Woolf's death, The Death of the Moth and Other Essays effortlessly blends candid personal reflection, social critique and literary analysis. Across the collection, Woolf explores everything from life, death, the creative process, politics, nature and the role of women in contemporary society, always told with her characteristic lyrical style and sharp intellect. The title essay, 'The Death of the Moth', written in the midst of Woolf's own depression, utilises the image of a moth's final moments as a powerful metaphor for the fleeting nature of life. The result is a profoundly moving and exquisitely written exploration to the meaning of life as we know it. This audiobook edition is skilfully read by Georgia Maguire.
  Virginia Woolf (1882 – 1941) was one of the most significant novelists of the twentieth century. A modernist writer and progressive thinker, she is known for her stream of consciousness narrative style and influence on feminist criticism. Her works have been translated into over fifty languages and are widely read and adapted to this day.

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  The Hollow Crown - Shakespeare...

  Eliot A. Cohen

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  What Shakespeare's plays can teach us about modern-day politics 
   
   
   
  William Shakespeare understood power: what it is, how it works, how it is gained, and how it is lost. 
   
   
   
  In The Hollow Crown, Eliot A. Cohen reveals how the battling princes of Henry IV and scheming senators of Julius Caesar can teach us to better understand power and politics today. The White House, after all, is a court—with intrigue and conflict rivaling those on the Globe's stage—as is an army, a business, or a university. And each court is full of driven characters, in all their ambition, cruelty, and humanity. Henry V's inspiring speeches reframe John F. Kennedy's appeal, Richard III's wantonness illuminates Vladimir Putin's brutality, and The Tempest's grace offers a window into the presidency of George Washington. 
   
   
   
  An original and incisive perspective, The Hollow Crown shows how Shakespeare's works transform our understanding of the leaders who, for good or ill, make and rule our world.

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  Famine of Fear - The Holodomor...

  Sarah Willards

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  The Holodomor, one of the most devastating famines in modern history, cannot be understood without first examining the upheaval that gave rise to the Soviet Union. The collapse of the Russian Empire in 1917 marked the beginning of radical change across Eastern Europe, and Ukraine found itself at the center of a volatile political landscape. The chaos of World War I, followed by the Bolshevik Revolution, dismantled centuries-old institutions, replacing them with a new, ideologically driven regime determined to reshape society. 
  Ukraine’s struggle for autonomy intensified during this transitional period. After the fall of the Romanovs, various Ukrainian factions attempted to establish an independent nation, but their efforts were short-lived. The Bolsheviks, intent on consolidating power, saw Ukraine not as a sovereign entity but as a key agricultural region vital to the survival and success of the Soviet state. By the early 1920s, Ukraine was forcibly incorporated into the USSR, and its political identity was subordinated to Moscow's vision of a unified socialist republic. 
  The Bolsheviks, led initially by Vladimir Lenin, promised land to peasants and equality for all workers, which won them temporary support. However, these promises quickly dissolved into policies that centralized power and suppressed regional identities. The Soviet leadership viewed Ukrainian nationalism as a threat to their authority, prompting efforts to erase cultural distinctions and eliminate opposition. Lenin’s New Economic Policy offered some relief and flexibility to rural communities, but this period of relative leniency ended with his death and Joseph Stalin’s rise to power.

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  What Makes Teachers Unhappy and...

  Mark Solomons, Fran Abrams

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  Many teachers, support staff, and school leaders are tired, stressed, and overstretched. And even though this frequently makes the headlines, it isn't a new problem. In this book, Mark Solomons and Fran Abrams argue staff well-being should be rooted in the culture and climate of our schools. They provide a roadmap to recovery for struggling schools which should lead to improvements in staff morale, workload management, and mental well-being. 
   
   
   
  With a range of real-life examples, this book focuses on how school leaders can build workplace well-being in even the most challenging environments. It includes clear links to research evidence and summaries of the key steps necessary to deal with common issues such as: 
   
   
   
  ● Identifying and mapping issues in your school 
   
   
   
  ● Leading for well-being 
   
   
   
  ● Creating and maintaining a happy workforce 
   
   
   
  ● Developing a culture of everyday well-being 
   
   
   
  ● Overseeing change

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  Mythology: The Ultimate...

  Matthew S. Allen

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  Explore the fascinating world of mythologies with Mythology: The Ultimate Collection, an in-depth journey through Greek mythology, Norse mythology stories, Celtic mythology, Hindu mythology, Chinese mythology, Indian mythology, Japanese mythology, and Mesopotamian mythology. 
  Uncover the powerful deities and legendary heroes of Greek mythology explained, where Zeus, Athena, and Hades shape the fate of mortals. Travel to the frost-covered realms of ancient Norse mythology, where Odin, Thor, and Loki wage war against giants and destiny itself. Discover the rich traditions of Celtic mythology, filled with druids, mystical creatures, and ancient wisdom. 
  Step into the sacred world of Hindu mythology and Hindu myth, where Vishnu, Shiva, and Durga maintain cosmic balance, and delve into the celestial legends of Chinese mythology, home to dragons, immortals, and the Jade Emperor. Explore the epics of Indian mythology, where divine warriors and mythical beings shape history. 
  Unravel the mysteries of Japanese mythology, where gods, spirits, and yokai walk among humans, and enter the cradle of civilization with Mesopotamian mythology, where Gilgamesh, Enlil, and Ishtar ruled over the world's first great empires. 
  This book is a must-read for anyone passionate about history mythology, the myths, and the timeless power of mythology and folklore. Whether you seek knowledge or adventure, this collection provides a captivating look into the world’s most legendary tales.

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  Alien Invasion

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  Across the world thousands of men and women have seen UFOs with their own eyes. They have even seen alien beings. They have even come into contact with them. The fact is there have been hundreds of UFO's crashed onto our planet. And we have witnessed them. 
   
  Across the world people are paralysed, abducted, abused and terrorised. Landscapes are burned and scarred. Towns are closed down, radio stations threatened and lies are spread. 
   
  But the truth can be seen when we expose all the evidence. When we bring the hundreds of UFO crashes together in one story. There is a pattern. But, what are the aliens doing? Why are they crashing? Are we at war? 
   
  Our secretive military and inner-governments know what is happening and they are hiding it from us. They close down every site, cordon off, recover technology and corpses and then cover-up. They have been doing so for decades and we are being fooled. Why? Because we are at war. 
   
  This is the story of Alien Contact. This is the story of the Alien Invasion.

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