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  Jack the Ripper: The Gruesome...

  Dawson West

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  Step back in time and explore the grisly real-life mystery behind Victorian England’s most terrifying killer. 
  Infamous as one of London’s most puzzling and fascinating criminal mysteries, the story of the shadowy serial killer known as Jack the Ripper has captured the imaginations of detectives, writers, artists, and pop culture to this very day. Stalking the streets of 19th-century London, Jack the Ripper left a gruesome trail of terror in his wake—and then slipped away to never be seen again. 
  Now, this riveting true-crime book peels back the myths and mysteries behind Jack the Ripper, providing a gritty and detailed exploration of the clues and theories that have plagued this long-dead criminal investigation. Retracing the Ripper’s most infamous murders, this book will take listeners on a thrilling journey back in time, drawing on the real accounts of eyewitnesses, reporters, and detectives to paint a compelling picture of the monster who hunted in the shadows of Victorian London. 
  As a must-listen for amateur sleuths, true-crime fans, and anybody curious about the story behind Jack the Ripper, this chilling book takes a glimpse into the past. It sparks your imagination and recounts all the most popular theories, letting you make up your own mind about an age-old mystery: Who was Jack the Ripper?

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  The Invention of Scarcity -...

  Deborah Valenze

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  With the publication of Essay on the Principle of Population and its projection of food shortages in the face of ballooning populations, British theorist Thomas Robert Malthus secured a leading role in modern political and economic thought. In this startling new interpretation, Deborah Valenze reveals how canonical readings of Malthus fail to acknowledge his narrow understanding of what constitutes food production. 
   
   
   
  Valenze returns to the eighteenth-century contexts that generated his arguments, showing how Malthus mobilized a redemptive narrative of British historical development and dismissed the ways that people adapted to the challenges of subsistence needs. She uses history, anthropology, and food studies to redirect our attention to the margins of Malthus's essay, where activities such as hunting and gathering were rendered extraneous. She demonstrates how Malthus's omissions and his subsequent canonization provided a rationale for colonial imposition of British agricultural models, regardless of environmental diversity. 
   
   
   
  By broadening our conception of human livelihoods, Valenze suggests pathways to resistance against the hegemony of Malthusian political economy. She invites us to imagine a world where monoculture is in retreat and the margins are recentered as spaces of experimentation, nimbleness, and human flourishing.

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  Pieces of Mee

  Anexis Matos

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  Unleash your inner teen, fangirl, and your best and worse parts in this debut poetry collection. 
  The cringe of being a teenage girl. Blindness in all its glory and challenge. The fantastic parts of fandom. The power of stories. From reflections to a tragic love story of Death and their priestess, a poem is waiting to become your favorite.

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  101 Dumb Financial Mistakes...

  Ruth King

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  Many business owners downplay the importance of managing their finances—until they’re in trouble. When a business can’t meet payroll and supplier bills are overdue, when a loyal customer leaves and there’s a huge tax bill looming, that’s when owners discover the 101 Dumb Financial Mistakes they’ve been making. 101 Dumb Financial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them helps business owners prevent these mistakes before it is too late and they are in the middle of a financial crisis. Ruth King’s 101 Dumb Financial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them reveals common mistakes that can happen in any business: from pricing and Profit & Loss Statement issues to theft and Balance Sheet mistakes. With over 40 years of experience working with business owners, Ruth King has seen these mistakes repeatedly. She created 101 Dumb Financial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them as a resource for business owners to avoid many common mistakes by providing them the tools they need to avoid sleepless nights and worry.

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  The First World War - A...

  Days of History

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  Are you looking for an in-depth, comprehensive book about the First World War? 
  This book covers all the major events of the war, from the Western Front to the Eastern Front, from the Central Powers to the Allied Powers, and from trench warfare to U-Boat warfare. This book covers WW1, or World War 1, in detail. 
    
  We understand that the events of WW1 were complicated and far-reaching, and so we wrote this book to break down the events into an easily understandable and comprehensive format. The book covers all the major battles, events, and outcomes in a clear, concise fashion, and it provides detailed analyses of the decisions that led to the war and the Treaty of Versailles.  
  Our book also provides an in-depth look at the major players in the war, the Central Powers and the Allied Powers. You will learn more about their strategies and decisions.  
  Finally, We take a look at the human cost of the war, and the impact of the war on people and society.  
  So, if you are looking for a comprehensive and detailed look at the events of the First World War, then buy this book today!

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  Libertarian Policies

  Arlo Holders

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  Libertarianism is a political philosophy centered on the belief that individuals should have the maximum possible freedom to pursue their own lives, with minimal interference from the government. Rooted in the principles of classical liberalism, libertarianism advocates for a limited government whose primary role is to protect individual rights and maintain peace. It emphasizes personal responsibility, free markets, and the belief that voluntary exchange is the foundation of a prosperous society. At its core, libertarianism seeks to protect the rights of individuals to live as they see fit, free from the coercive power of the state. 
  The history of libertarian thought can be traced back to influential philosophers such as John Locke, who argued for the natural rights of individuals to life, liberty, and property. His ideas formed the intellectual groundwork for the concept of limited government, which would later be expanded by thinkers like Adam Smith, who promoted the idea of free markets. The Enlightenment era, with its focus on reason, individualism, and skepticism of authority, provided a fertile ground for the development of libertarian ideas. In the 20th century, libertarianism gained further prominence through the works of economists such as Friedrich Hayek and Milton Friedman, who critiqued the expansion of government power and emphasized the importance of individual liberty in economic affairs. 
  Libertarianism's role in modern politics is to challenge the prevailing trend toward ever-expanding government intervention in people's lives. Libertarians argue that many of society’s problems are caused by government overreach, and that solutions should instead focus on allowing individuals to make their own decisions, free from state-imposed constraints.

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