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  The Hundred Years' War - England...

  Harris Ropes

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  The Hundred Years' War, a conflict that lasted from 1337 to 1453, was shaped by a variety of complex political, social, and dynastic factors. It was not a war that emerged overnight but rather a culmination of long-standing tensions between England and France. At the heart of the conflict were competing territorial claims, royal succession disputes, and issues of sovereignty that had been simmering for centuries. 
  One of the most significant catalysts for the war was the feudal system that governed both England and France. In the medieval period, rulers held vast territories that often extended beyond their borders, which led to intricate relationships between monarchs and their vassals. The English monarchy, under King Edward III, had long-held claims to the French throne due to the inheritance of the Duchy of Guyenne, which was located in the southwest of France. This land, granted to the English king by the French crown centuries earlier, became a point of contention when King Philip VI of France attempted to assert control over it. The French monarchy's desire to regain full sovereignty over its territory clashed with the English king’s interests, setting the stage for the war. 
  Additionally, the death of the French king Charles IV in 1328 sparked a succession crisis. The French throne was left without a direct male heir, leading to a dispute over the rightful successor. The French crown passed to Philip VI, but Edward III, the King of England, claimed that his mother, Isabella, was the sister of Charles IV and thus, he had a stronger claim to the throne. This dynastic dispute became the primary reason for the conflict, as Edward III demanded recognition of his claim.

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  Refuse to Be Done - How to Write...

  Matt Bell

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  They say writing is rewriting. So why does the second part get such short shrift? Refuse to Be Done will guide you through every step of the novel writing process, from getting started on those first pages to the last tips for making your final draft even tighter and stronger. 
   
   
   
  From lauded writer and teacher Matt Bell, Refuse to Be Done is encouraging and intensely practical, focusing always on specific rewriting tasks, techniques, and activities for every stage of the process. You won't find bromides here about the "the writing Muse." Instead, Bell breaks down the writing process in three sections. In the first, Bell shares a bounty of tactics, all meant to push you through the initial conception and get words on the page. The second focuses on reworking the narrative through outlining, modeling, and rewriting. The third and final section offers a layered approach to polishing through a checklist of operations, breaking the daunting project of final revisions into many small, achievable tasks. 
   
   
    
  Whether you are a first time novelist or a veteran writer, you will find an abundance of strategies here to help motivate you and shake up your revision process, allowing you to approach your work, day after day and month after month, with fresh eyes and sharp new tools.

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  Letter to James C Conkling

  Abraham Lincoln

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  During the Civil War, Union supporters in President Abraham Lincoln's hometown of Springfield, Illinois, asked him to speak at a rally on September 3, 1863. Lincoln could not attend but wrote this letter to be read at the gathering by his long-time friend, James C. Conkling. The letter was accompanied by a brief note which read, "I cannot leave here now. Herewith is a letter instead. You are one of the best public readers. I have but one suggestion. Read it very slowly. And now God bless you, and all good Union-men." Shortly after the rally, John Murray Forbes wrote to Lincoln, referring to the letter and the Emancipation Proclamation issued on January 1, 1863. Forbes declared that the letter "will live in history side by side with your proclamation." He noted, "It meets the fears of the timid and the doubts of the reformer. It proves that the Proclamation and the policy resulting from it are the most conservative, both of liberty and of our form of government."

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  Highly Sensitive People: What...

  Silvia Hill

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  Learn all about hypersensitivity and master the right coping methods to turn your life around! 
  Have you always had trouble socializing with people? 
  Do you often feel overwhelmed by sensory input that other people seem immune to? 
  Do you feel like your own thoughts are getting in your way? 
  Hypersensitivity is a common problem that can manifest itself in various ways. It can have a physical impact on some people (extreme sensitivity to physical stimuli), while it can be more of a cognitive challenge for others. Luckily, there are several coping mechanisms to help make things easier, and that’s where this audiobook comes in. 
  In this audiobook, you will:Understand what hypersensitivity is, how to detect it and how to manage itUncover the secrets to living with hypersensitivity or with a person who is highly sensitiveLearn how this unique feature can actually be used to your benefit to give you an upper hand in lifeGain knowledge from industry experts, research, and science to learn about hypersensitivityGet top of the line behavioral information that will help you transform your life in every wayTake charge of your life and use hypersensitivity to your advantage 
  HSPs often live suboptimal lives because they find it difficult to recognize their unique gifts and talents and never learn how to voice their real selves. But that can change now! 
  So click the “add to cart” button now and learn how to live life to the fullest with this unique gift!

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  Mask Off - Masculinity Redefined

  JJ Bola

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  What is masculinity? Dominating the world around us, with deadly gun violence, male suicide rates and incels on Reddit, masculinity is perceived to be 'toxic', 'fragile' and 'in crisis'.In this audiobook, beautifully narrated by the author, JJ Bola exposes masculinity as a performance that men are socially conditioned into. Using examples of non-Western cultural traditions, music and sport, he shines light on historical narratives around manhood, debunking popular myths along the way. He explores how LGBTQ men, men of colour, and male refugees experience masculinity in diverse ways, revealing its fluidity, how it's strengthened and weakened by different political contexts, such as the patriarchy or the far-right, and perceived differently by those around them.At the heart of love and sex, the political stage, competitive sports, gang culture, and mental health issues, lies masculinity: Mask Off is an urgent call to unravel masculinity and redefine it.

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  J Robert Oppenheimer: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  J. Robert Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb: 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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