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  Cherokees of the Smoky Mountains...

  Horace Kephart, Janice Kephart

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  The text relates the powerful and dramatic history of Smoky Mountain Cherokees, who for 40,000 years thrived in the difficult terrain of the Great Smoky Mountains and its surrounding regions areas of what is now Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. With a constitution and organized government, a written language and no economic debt, the Cherokees sought to live in relative peace. However, President Jackson and the state of Georgia thought differently, forcing the Cherokees and their devoted Chief John Ross to leave their homeland and be removed to Oklahoma in the Trail of Tears (1837-1839). Much political tension was exacerbated by the fact that a key Supreme Court ruling by Chief Justice John Marshall made clear that Georgian land grabbing of Cherokee lands was illegal. This story, and how one Cherokee Chief was sacrificed to retain a small piece of Cherokee land in the southwest corner of North Carolina, known today as Qualla Boundary, is told with passion, empathy and historical accuracy. 
  Horace Kephart is also the author of Our Southern Highlanders, Camping and Woodcraft and Smoky Mountain Magic, and the creator of the Kephart knife. Mount Kephart, a 6,217 foot peak just northwest of Qualla Boundary, was chosen by Kephart and designated in his lifetime. He was instrumental in the founding of the Great Smoky National Park.  
  This version of Cherokees of the Smoky Mountains was revised by Kephart's great granddaughter, Janice Kephart, a spoken word artist, narrator, and US government subject matter expert, having served as a 9/11 Commission counsel. Janice added context for some commentary within the text but left the writing mostly as is, added historical photographs from the Hunter Library Horace Kephart Archive at Western Carolina University and other libraries, and added a new Foreword and Introduction.

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  Dara Shukoh - The Man Who Would...

  Avik Chanda, Kalpan Mitra

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  Dara Shukoh -- the emperor Shah Jahan's favourite son, and heir-apparent to the Mughal throne prior to being defeated by Aurangzib -- has sometimes been portrayed as an effete prince, incompetent in military and administrative matters. But his tolerance towards other faiths, and the myths and anecdotes surrounding him, continue to fuel the popular imagination. Even today, over 350 years after his death, the debate rages on: if this 'good' Mughal had ascended the throne instead of his pugnacious younger brother, how would that have changed the course of Indian history? Dara Shukoh: The Man Who Would Be King brings to life the story of this enigmatic Mughal prince. Rich in historical detail and psychological insight, it brilliantly recreates a bygone age, and presents an empathetic and engaging portrait of the crown prince who was, in many ways, clearly ahead of his times.

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  Preventing Domestic Homicides -...

  Peter Jaffe, Katreena Scott,...

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  Preventing Domestic Homicides: Lessons Learned from Tragedies focuses on the diverse nature of domestic homicides and what has been learned about the most effective prevention strategies from emerging research and the work of domestic violence death review committees in Canada, the US, the UK, NZ and AU. Each chapter focuses on different populations—specifically older women, youth dating relationships, indigenous women, immigrant and refugee populations, rural/remote communities, same-sex relationships, homicides with police & military, domestic homicide in the workplace, and children killed in the context of domestic violence. Topics cover current research, risk factors, and include case studies from domestic homicide review committees. 
  Cases are summarized regarding major themes and recommendations, such as public awareness, professional training, risk assessment, intervention and collaboration amongst service systems. Written for academic and domestic violence researchers in sociology, criminology, psychology and psychiatry by global contributors with on-the-ground domestic homicide experience.Focuses on the diverse nature of domestic homicides from emerging research around the worldIncludes coverage on marginalized populations, children witnessing intimate partner violence, elder abuse, LGBTQ abuse and intimate partner violence, to name a fewIncludes actual global case studies written by contributors with on-the-ground case review experience 
  An audiobook produced by e-Audio Productions

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  Tough Country - Tall tales of...

  Mike Bellamy

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  Tall tales of bushmen, bulldozers and back-country blokes 
    
  'It was the mid-1970s and I was about eight, I thought it was completely normal for your old man to pull out a high-powered deer-hunting rifle and fire it through the kitchen door from the breakfast table...' 
  In the 1970s and 80s, Barry Bellamy was a fair old bushman, traversing the back-country from Hawke's Bay to the far north in a blue ex-airforce Land Rover. His son Mike would join him as he took up work, wherever he could get it. Tough Country is Mike's story, about a bygone era of bushmen, scrub-cutters, hunters and shepherds. Later, Mike forged his own life working on the land, and his stories of the characters of the 1980s and 90s, from tradies to digger-drivers, are as hilarious as they are quintessentially Kiwi.  
  HarperCollins Australia 2022

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  A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME...

  Stephen Hawking

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  A Brief History of Time is a popular science book by Stephen Hawking that aims to explain the fundamental principles of the universe in a way that’s accessible to a general audience. It covers major topics like the Big Bang, black holes, relativity, quantum mechanics, and even the possibility of time travel. Hawking uses a friendly, often humorous tone to make complex ideas easier to grasp. 
  Main themes include:From Philosophy to ScienceHawking argues that science has taken over from philosophy as the main way we understand the universe. Through experimentation and observation, science provides more precise answers to questions that were once seen as purely philosophical or religious.The Search for a Final AnswerThe ultimate goal of science, Hawking says, is to find a unified theory that explains everything—from subatomic particles to galaxies. He sees this quest as central to human curiosity, even if it might be impossible to fully complete.The Need for Humility in ScienceThroughout the book, Hawking highlights the importance of being willing to admit mistakes and consider new ideas. Many scientists, including Einstein and Hawking himself, have revised their views as new evidence came to light. 
  The book also encourages deeper engagement through essays and reflections. In short, A Brief History of Time is a key read for anyone interested in understanding the mysteries of the cosmos and how science helps us look for answers. 
    
    
   

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  Surviving Squid Game I Am VIP 4

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  For all the media hype around the Netflix mega-hit 'Squid Game,' no one from the cast has spoken about the unreal experience of filming the blockbuster series. Of course, many of the actors are Korean and not fully conversant with English. In addition, they are huge stars in their own country. That leaves a gap for the show's millions of fans being informed on the complex inner workings, dramas, trials, and sky-high triumphs which took place over the long hard shoot in Seoul Korea. 
   
  Now series star Geoffrey Giuliano (VIP4) comes forward with an exclusive,  affectionate tell-all on the genesis of the production and earth-shaking aftermath of this entertainment and cultural landmark. He is in a unique position to do so as he is an acclaimed best-selling author of over 30 books and 800 audiobooks. His work as an actor is well known and now it is his time to shine in 'Squid Game'. 
   
  Here then are the riveting on-set secrets from one of the series most unforgettable stars. For everything you know about 'Squid Game,' there's just as much you don't - including insider info on the much anticipated season two! Here is the ultimate insider look at the real 'Squid Game'. Care to play? 
   
   
  Produced by Macc Kay 
  ICON Intern Eden Garret Giuliano 
  Cover Image Courtesy Netflix 
  ©2022 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) 2022 Eden Garret Giuliano

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