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  Death in Old Mexico - The 1789...

  Nicole von Germeten

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  In a Mexico City mansion on October 23, 1789, Don Joaquín Dongo and ten of his employees were brutally murdered by three killers armed with machetes. Investigators worked tirelessly to find the perpetrators, who were publicly executed two weeks later. Labelled the "crime of the century," these events and their aftermath have intrigued writers of fiction and nonfiction for over two centuries. Using a vast range of sources, Nicole von Germeten recreates a paper trail of Enlightenment-era greed and savagery, and highlights how the violence of the Mexican judiciary echoed the acts of the murderers. The Spanish government conducted dozens of executions in Mexico City's central square in this era, revealing how European imperialism in the Americas influenced perceptions of violence and how it was tolerated, encouraged, or suppressed. An evocative history, Death in Old Mexico provides a compelling new perspective on late colonial Mexico City.

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  Hard Tack and Coffee...

  John D. Billings

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  Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. 
  Hard Tack and Coffee: The Unwritten Story of Army Life is a memoir by John D. Billings. Billings was a veteran of the 10th Massachusetts Volunteer Light Artillery Battery in the American Civil War. Hard Tack and Coffee is now considered one of the most important books written by a Civil War veteran. The book is abundantly illustrated by the pen and ink drawings of Charles W. Reed, also a veteran, who served as bugler in the 9th Massachusetts Battery, later received the Medal of Honor for saving the life of his battery commander at Gettysburg. Hard Tack and Coffee is not about battles, but rather about how the common Union soldiers of the Civil War lived in camp and on the march.

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  We The People Celebrate 250...

  DR. JAMES R BOYNTON PhD

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  As America reaches its 250-year milestone, the nation stands at a critical crossroads, torn by partisan division and fading historical knowledge. In this sweeping masterwork, Hon. Dr. James R. Boynton delivers a passionate rallying cry for the preservation of freedom and the restoration of the Rule of Law. 
  Tracing over 4,500 years of historical lineage, Dr. Boynton bridges past and present to expose the hidden architecture, secret networks, and providential interventions that forged the United States. From the mystical symbology of the Founders to the lost history of the goddess Columbia, this book uncovers the deep roots of American liberty. Simultaneously, Dr. Boynton directly confronts modern crises, from escalating national debt to failing educational systems. This book is an essential blueprint for every citizen ready to protect the American spirit.

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  Essays: First Series Friendship

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  A true friend is a paradox—both a mirror and a mystery, a presence that steadies yet unsettles. Emerson's Friendship is not a sentimental tribute but an exploration, as sharp as it is reverent. He does not merely celebrate companionship; he dissects it, questioning the forces that draw souls together and the invisible tensions that hold them apart.
  Friendship, in Emerson's vision, is not mere comfort—it is a force, a demand, a test. It requires space as much as closeness, silence as much as words. It thrives not in constant nearness but in the charged air of mutual respect, in the quiet certainty that the bond endures, even when distance stretches between.
  His words do not ask for easy agreement; they provoke. He suggests that the highest friendships are not found but forged, not effortless but exacting. The reader who enters Friendship expecting warmth may find, instead, a bracing clarity—a recognition that true companionship is both a gift and a discipline, an art as much as an affection. Emerson does not offer a guide to making friends; he offers something rarer: an insight into why, despite all risks, we seek them still.

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  Sigma Male & Mental Toughness 2...

  CHARLES REMINGTON VIKRAM PATEL

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  By developing certain personality traits, a person can become a Sigma male. But to develop these skills and personality traits, one must be open to change and accept it. 
  Without an open mindset, it can become impossible for a person to learn new personality traits. 
  Nobody is born a natural leader. Leadership qualities are learned. Similarly, nobody is born as a Sigma male. These qualities have to be learned as one goes through life. While some people put in efforts to develop their personalities, most people don't. 
  Those who go the extra mile to develop their personality, end up being identified as a Sigma male, while the rest fall into the beta category. 
  Here is a brief summarized version incorporating all the vital points that are discussed in this particular book – 
  A brief discussion about the SMART goals method 
  Understanding why finding out your inner potential is essential for unlocking your mental toughness 
  Advantages of being self-aware 
  The reason behind celebrating minor victories 
  A better comprehension of the connection between full potential and success 
  Tips to prepare a to-do list 
  Advantages of keeping an achievement list 
  Gathering knowledge regarding the necessity of starting with baby steps 
  Several tips to look for your potential in the best possible way 
  Ways of reaching your full potential with the assistance of discipline and simplicity 
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  The Illicit Global Economy -...

  Peter Andreas

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  The illicit global economy encompasses cross-border flows of goods, people, money, and information unauthorized by either the sending or receiving country. Typically, this means flows that are prohibited, regulated, stolen, or counterfeit. Some of these flows are obscure or mostly a law enforcement nuisance, but others receive enormous policy and media attention. Still others have severe environmental impacts and security implications. Collectively, these flows reflect the illicit side of the global economy.The Illicit Global Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know® answers the key questions about how illicit global markets are structured and operate, how they intersect with state institutions and practices, how they interact with the legal economy, and how they shape and are shaped by domestic and international politics. This pithy yet authoritative primer helps listeners make sense of a crucial part of the global economy that is too often either neglected or distorted. In this regard, an underlying theme in the book is the need for a more historically informed critical perspective that challenges the many myths and misconceptions about the illicit global economy that are all-too-prevalent in contemporary media accounts, Hollywood depictions, popular books, and policy debates.

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