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  The America We Knew - The...

  Harry Montgomery

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  Long before the United States was conceived, the land that would become America was home to diverse Native nations with distinct cultures, languages, and ways of life. These Indigenous peoples had established intricate societies with deep spiritual ties to the land. Their histories and traditions stretched back centuries, shaped by the environment and a rich tapestry of social and economic systems. When European settlers began arriving in the early 1600s, they encountered not an empty wilderness, but thriving civilizations. However, the arrival of these settlers would soon mark a period of upheaval and change that would drastically alter the continent’s destiny. 
  The first European settlements were often fragile, dependent on Indigenous knowledge and assistance for survival. The English at Jamestown, the Pilgrims in Plymouth, and other colonial groups faced starvation, disease, and harsh climates. Over time, however, these colonies grew stronger and more permanent. As settlers established farms, towns, and trade routes, they also began to encroach upon Native lands, leading to rising tensions and inevitable conflict. Colonial powers such as Britain, France, and Spain vied for control over these territories, using both diplomacy and violence to expand their influence. The early colonial period was thus characterized by both cooperation and confrontation, shaping a complex legacy of interaction between Natives and newcomers. 
  As settlements expanded, so too did European influence over the land. Colonists brought with them not only goods and technology but also new political, religious, and economic systems. These imported ideas began to take root, forming the foundations of what would later become American governance and identity. At the same time, the enslaved labor of Africans was introduced into the colonies, creating a brutal institution that would come to define much of the nation's future struggles.

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  The Making of White American...

  Ron Eyerman

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  An account of the emergence and development of white consciousness throughout American history. 
   
   
   
  In The Making of White American Identity, Ron Eyerman provides an explanation for how whiteness has become a basis for collective identification and collective action in the United States. Drawing upon his previous work on the formation of African American identity, as well as cultural trauma theory, collective memory, and social movements, he reveals how and under what conditions such a collective identification emerges, as well as how the mobilization of collective action around an ideology of whiteness and white superiority. Eyerman explores how the American identity was, and is still being established, through both historical and more recent events, including the Civil War, the Civil Rights movement, the election of a Black president, the Charlottesville confrontation, and the violent conflict at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. He further shows how each event revitalized the trauma narratives stemming from the nation's founding tensions, mobilizing social forces around the idea of white superiority and white consciousness. Tracing the historical contexts and social conditions under which individuals and groups move through this process, the author also looks forward at the prospects of the ideology of white supremacy as a political force in the United States.

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  About Man and God and Law - The...

  Stephen Daniel Arnoff

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  About Man and God and Law is the story of how Bob Dylan sparked a revolution of the spirit and why it matters today. 
   
   
   
  Many of our assumptions about empathy, sensual pleasure, and the essence of work, community, country, race, and the divine have germinated in Bob Dylan's need to know what's blowing in the wind and how it feels. Tracing his work and vision through themes that have shaped religious and cultural history for millennia, Stephen Daniel Arnoff uncovers how Bob Dylan has re-enchanted ancient questions of meaning and purpose throughout popular culture, inspiring a pantheon of prophetic musicians along the way. This field guide to Dylan's spiritual wisdom aims to make good on the promise that if we look closely enough at his body of work—precisely at a moment when the world we thought we knew seems like uncharted territory—we can open up our eyes to see not only where we really are, but where we need to go.

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  Max Schmeling: A short biography...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Max Schmeling, first German heavyweight world champion: 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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  Empowering Personality Types for...

  Ivy Castillo

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  Ever wonder why some people are effortless to work with—while others feel impossible? 
  The answer lies in understanding personality types… and using them to your advantage. 
  From awkward silences to clashing work styles, personality differences can create daily frustrations. But once you understand the way people naturally think, make decisions, and communicate, you can turn those challenges into opportunities—strengthening relationships and making every collaboration smoother and more rewarding. 
  Empowering Personality Types for Professional Success is your roadmap to: 
  *Communicating clearly and effectively with anyone. 
  *Building lasting trust with colleagues, managers, and clients. 
  *Navigating workplace politics with confidence. 
  *Adapting your leadership or teamwork style to suit the situation. 
  *Using personality diversity to spark creativity and productivity. 
  Inside, you’ll learn: 
  *How to quickly identify personality traits—in yourself and others. 
  *Communication techniques that help you connect instantly. 
  *Leadership tips to motivate any personality type. 
  *The best ways to use intrinsic and extrinsic motivators at work. 
  *How to turn personality clashes into collaborative wins. 
  No matter your role, this book will help you transform tension into teamwork and unlock your full professional potential. 
  Your career isn’t just about what you know—it’s about how you work with people. 
  Start mastering that skill today and start your journey to stronger relationships, better teamwork, and unstoppable career growth.

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  Comedy on Stage and Screen - An...

  Wieland Schwanebeck

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  This book introduces readers to the genre of comedy, both on the stage and on the screen. It chronicles the history of comedy, starting with Ancient Greece, before summarising key chapters in Anglophone literary history, such as Shakespearean comedy, Restoration comedy, and Theatre of the Absurd. The book features an overview of key comic techniques (including slapstick, puns, and wit), as well as concise summaries of major theoretical debates (including the superiority theory and the Freudian account of laughter). The book works with many examples from the history of Anglophone comedy, including Oscar Wilde, Monty Python, and classic sitcoms. It addresses current research into cringe humour and the controversial topic of diversity in the field of comedy, and it connects classical tropes of comedy (like the fool or the marriage plot) to present-day examples. The book thus serves as an up-to-date study guide for everyone interested in comedy and its various subgenres.

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