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  The Greatest Viking - The Life...

  Desmond Seward

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  A ruthless Viking warrior who named his most prized battle weapon after the Norse goddess of death, Olav Haraldsson and his mercenaries wrought terror and destruction from the Baltic to Galicia in the early eleventh century. Thousands were put to the sword, enslaved, or ransomed. In England, Canterbury was sacked, its archbishop murdered, and London Bridge pulled down. The loot amassed from years of plunder helped Olav win the throne of Norway, and a century after his death he was proclaimed "Eternal King" and has been a national hero there ever since. 
   
   
   
  Despite his bloodthirsty beginnings, Olav converted to Christianity and, in a personal vendetta against the old Norse gods, made Norway Christian too, thereby changing irrevocably the Viking world he was born into. Told with reference to Norse sagas, early chronicles, and the work of modern scholars, Desmond Seward paints an intensely vivid and colorful portrait of the life and times of arguably the greatest Viking of them all.

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  Beyond the Odds - Understanding...

  Ahmed Elidrisy

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  "Beyond the Odds" offers a nuanced exploration of risk perception and management, challenging conventional wisdom and providing fresh insights into how individuals and organizations perceive, assess, and respond to risks. 
  Drawing on interdisciplinary research and real-world examples, this book examines the cognitive biases and psychological factors that influence risk perception, shedding light on why people often overestimate or underestimate risks. 
  Through practical frameworks a n d case studies, readers gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively manage risks, navigate uncertainty, and make informed decisions in various domains, from finance and business to health and environmental policy. 
  Whether you're a risk manager, decision-maker, or concerned citizen, "Beyond the Odds" equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of risk in an uncertain world.

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  A Manual of Buddhism

  Dudley Wright

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  A Manual of Buddhism 
  By Dudley Wright 
  Introduction by Professor Edmund J. Mills 
  Narrated by Oberon Michaels 
  Buddhism has a vast array of scriptures but a relatively small body of essential doctrines. In this short treatise the author presents a systematic introduction to Buddhist teaching, commencing with a discussion of the Noble Eightfold Path. Other topics include the Buddhist views of God and enlightenment, and the practice of Buddhism in the world of today. 
  Dudley Wright (1868 - 1949) wrote extensively on a wide variety of religious subjects and was also active as an investigator of the paranormal. He was a practising Freemason, who believed that all religions shared a common basis. 
  Production copyright 2025 Voices of Today

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  Is Africa Turning Against the West?

  Giovanni Carbone, Lucia Ragazzi

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  In the past few years, the evolving global landscape has drawn increasing attention to the positioning of African countries on major international issues. Much emphasis has been placed on African voting and diplomatic stances in international fora, political rhetoric and protests, all seemingly pointing to a shift towards a more critical approach vis à vis traditional Western partners. At the same time, non-alignment, a notion that for some retained a merely historical value, has gained new impetus as a principle guiding a number of countries of the Global South, suggesting a break in the relationship with old and new partners. This report investigates the nature and reasons of the growing anti-Western sentiment in sub Saharan Africa, combining an analysis of the current international context with a look at the long term. Is the gap between Africa and the West really expanding? What are the reasons and the possible consequences? What can be done to turn criticism into a more profound, mutual understanding?

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  Collective Action and the...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Collective Action and the Evolution of Social Norms, by Elinor Ostrom.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by 
   Elinor Ostrom.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  This insightful book delves into the complexities of collective action and how social norms evolve to facilitate cooperation among individuals and communities. Exploring the intersection of economics, sociology, and political science, it examines the mechanisms through which trust, reciprocity, and shared understanding emerge in diverse social contexts. Through real-world examples and rigorous analysis, the book challenges traditional theories of centralized authority, offering a groundbreaking perspective on how communities self-organize to address common-pool resource problems and other collective challenges.

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  Instrument of War An

  Martin Hicks

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  It is August 1863 and the Confederate Navy Cruiser Palmetto escapes from Charleston harbour to resume her career as a raider, hunting the shipping of the United States.  The succeeding months see her range the Atlantic Ocean before facing a wild passage of Cape Horn, as her Captain Thomas Grover steers his ship for the Orient, seeking ever more victims in his mission to cripple the overseas commerce of the enemy.Martin Hicks lives in Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire Scotland and began writing after a career in education. “An Instrument of War,” the sequel to “Palmetto,” is his tenth book, all of them set in the war of 1861-65.  He is currently working on the third and final book of the “Palmetto” series.

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