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  The Great Irish Famine

  Cathal Poirteir

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  This is the most wide-ranging series of essays ever published on the Great Irish Famine, and will prove of lasting interest to the general reader. Leading historians, economists and geographers – from Ireland, Britain and the United States – have assembled the most up-to-date research from a wide spectrum of disciplines including medicine, folklore and literature, to give the fullest account yet of the background and consequences of the Famine. Contributors include Dr Kevin Whelan, Professor Mary Daly, Professor James Donnelly and Professor Cormac Ó Gráda. The Great Irish Famine was the first major series of essays on the Famine published in Ireland for almost fifty years.

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  How Would You Like Your Mammoth?...

  Uta Seeburg, Max Miller

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  Did you know that Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic? This is not a cookbook; instead, How Would You Like Your Mammoth? is a chronological journey through the culinary history of humankind, with fifty short, snackable essays packed to the brim with juicy tidbits and cultural insights. With author Uta Seeburg as your guide, you'll learn not only which dishes are linked to key cultural moments, but also how each represents the social hierarchy and values of the civilization that invented it. 
   
  Discover how and why: the Columbian exchange gave Indian curry its spicy kick; roasted swan became the centerpiece of choice in spectacle-loving 1650s high society; a Portuguese princess helped popularize tea in England; the first dish ever to be prepared live on television was an omelet; and much more. 
   
  Foodies and history buffs alike will savor every amusing yet educational historical snapshot, from one of the oldest recorded recipes (lamb stew with barley and onions) to out-of-this-world food fit for astronauts (dehydrated chicken soup just like mom used to make).

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  Above Life's Turmoil - Rise...

  James Allen

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  James Allen (1864–1912) was a man who lived his philosophy. Forced to leave school at 15 after his father's murder, he worked in manual labor jobs before dedicating his life to writing and spiritual inquiry. Despite his lack of formal education, he authored nearly twenty books, with As a Man Thinketh becoming his most famous. Above Life's Turmoil was written during the height of his literary career and reflects his deep synthesis of Christian, Buddhist, and Stoic thought, offering a pragmatic path to peace during the tumultuous Industrial Age—a message that resonates even more powerfully today. 
  In an era of relentless noise and external pursuit, James Allen’s Above Life’s Turmoil offers a timeless sanctuary for the soul. This profound work, penned in 1910, is more than a book; it is a practical philosophy for living. Allen, a British philosophical writer who rose from poverty and personal tragedy to become a quiet pioneer of the self-help movement, argues that while chaos is an inevitable part of life, peace is an internal creation. He guides the reader to rise above adversity not by changing the world, but by mastering the self. 
  Through a series of insightful essays, Allen reveals how the cultivation of pure thoughts, compassionate actions, and a disciplined mind is the only true path to unshakable happiness. He explores the immutable law of cause and effect in one’s inner life, demonstrating how we shape our destiny with every thought. This is not a promise of wealth or fame, but of something far greater: enduring serenity, self-conquest, and a harmonious existence. For anyone feeling overwhelmed by the storms of modern life, this classic text remains an essential guide to finding calm, clarity, and purpose within.

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  The Ethics of Rhetoric

  Richard M. Weaver

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  In The Ethics of Rhetoric, Richard M. Weaver evaluates the ethical and cultural role of rhetoric and its reflection on society. Weaver draws upon classical notions of rhetoric in Plato's Phaedrus, and he examines the effectiveness and implications of the manipulation of language in the works of Lincoln, Burke, and Milton. In this collection of essays, Weaver examines how different types of rhetoric persuade, their varying levels of effectiveness and credibility, and how one's manner of argumentation and style of persuasion are indicative of character. Ultimately, Weaver argues that the cultivation of pure language creates pure people. Initially published in 1953, The Ethics of Rhetoric remains timeless in its evaluation of rhetoric's role in society. 
  Richard M. Weaver (1910-1963) an esteemed scholar, humanist, cultural critic, and political philosopher, revolutionized conservativism of the mid-twentieth century. Weaver's original scholarship produced groundbreaking insight on human nature and society.

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  A Rare Recording of Corrie ten...

  Corrie ten Boom

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  Cornelia Arnolda Johanna "Corrie" ten Boom (April 15, 1892 - April 15, 1983) was a Dutch watchmaker who worked with her father Casper and other family members to help, reportedly, 800 Jews escape the Nazi Holocaust during World War II by hiding them in their home. Eventually, the family was caught, and ten Boom was arrested and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp, but released after ten months due to a clerical error. Later in life, ten Boom wrote, "The Hiding Place," a biography that recounts the story of her family's efforts and how she was able to find hope while imprisoned at the concentration camp. It was later made in to a movie. The following is part two of a speech ten Boom gave called, Authority Over Demons.

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  Secrets of the Sniper: Thrilling...

  Leland Hawthorne

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  Explore the world of long-range marksmanship and strategy with "Secrets of the Sniper: Thrilling Missions and Expert Techniques."  
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