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  We're Falling Through Space -...

  J. David Reed

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  It's one of modern history's most beloved sci-fi creations and while the Doctor is revered world-round, what about their companions, friends and acquaintances along the way? For all the time travel and extravagant alien worlds, Doctor Who is often at its best when it looks to you, the average viewer, and how the lives and values of us human beings are actually spectacular.
  The cup of tea or coffee we make in the morning, the relationships we carry and lose in life, the routines we love and hate, the vinegar-soaked chippies we have at night – they might look mundane against the spectacle of the Doctor but what if it's us, the humans, who are the fantastical ones?
  In We're Falling Through Space, J. David Reed investigates how Doctor Who uses its larger-than-life lens to consider how the mundane is a lot more special than we might realise. As one of the Doctors put it, 'Do you know, in nine hundred years of time and space, I've never met anyone who wasn't important before.'

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  The South African Famine of 1820...

  Sarah Willards

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  In the early 19th century, South Africa was a land marked by contrasts—fertile valleys and arid plains, indigenous traditions and growing colonial ambition. The region most affected by the famine of 1820 was the Cape Colony, which had come under British control in 1806. This colony served as a strategic resupply point for British ships sailing to and from the East Indies, and it was gradually becoming a hub for European settlement, particularly by the Dutch-descended Boers and British immigrants arriving as part of state-sponsored schemes. These settlers introduced European agricultural practices, often ill-suited to the diverse and unpredictable South African climate. 
  The colony’s geography played a significant role in shaping life and livelihoods. Coastal areas received more rainfall and were relatively fertile, while the interior—known as the Karoo and other semi-arid zones—was prone to drought and soil erosion. Farming communities depended heavily on seasonal rainfall to sustain crops such as wheat, maize, and barley, as well as livestock including sheep and cattle. When these rains failed, communities faced immediate and severe consequences, especially in regions where irrigation infrastructure was minimal or nonexistent. 
  The social landscape of the Cape was equally complex. Indigenous groups such as the Xhosa, Khoikhoi, and San had long adapted to the challenges of the land through mixed economies of herding, gathering, and small-scale farming. Their interaction with European settlers was often strained, marked by competition over land and water sources, cultural misunderstandings, and colonial policies that marginalized local traditions and governance structures.

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  The Legends of the Old West -...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  The American Old West has long been a land of legend, where history and myth intertwine to create some of the most enduring figures in popular culture. From daring gunslingers to fearless lawmen, from resilient pioneers to courageous Native American leaders, the frontier was home to individuals whose stories have been told and retold for generations. But how much of what we believe about these figures is true? Where does history end and legend begin?  
    
  The Wild West holds a unique place in American identity. It represents freedom, adventure, and the spirit of perseverance. However, the romanticized image of the frontier often overshadows the reality of life in those times. The stories of infamous outlaws and heroic sheriffs were frequently exaggerated by dime novels, traveling shows, and later, Hollywood films. While many of these characters did exist, their exploits were often transformed into grandiose tales, making them larger than life. The result is a blurred line between fact and fiction, leaving us to wonder: Were these individuals truly as heroic—or as villainous—as they are remembered?  
    
  One of the most fascinating aspects of Old West legends is their ability to evolve. A figure like Jesse James, once considered a ruthless outlaw, became a folk hero to some, seen as a rebel against authority. Likewise, lawmen like Wyatt Earp, whose life was filled with both victories and controversies, were later immortalized as fearless defenders of justice. The process of mythmaking has not only shaped how we view the past but has also influenced modern storytelling in Western films, books, and television. 

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  Conservatize Me - How I Tried to...

  Anonymous

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  What would happen to a liberal's mind if he subsisted entirely on conservative media and rhetoric? That's what critically acclaimed political humorist, NPR commentator, and McSweeney's contributor John Moe sets out to learn in Conservatize Me. 
  We always hear how everyone in America is firmly planted in red or blue. They're permanently conservative or irreversibly liberal. But are we all really that locked into the left or the right?  
  John Moe, raised in a family of proud left-wingers and living in deeply liberal Seattle most of his life, sets out to determine if what we believe is based on environment or actual conviction. Moe puts himself on a strict conservative regimen: He resets his radio dials from NPR to Rush Limbaugh, goes head-to-head with some of today's most influential conservative thinkers for a series of ""conversion sessions,"" and through it all tries to maintain positive standing with his lefty wife and young but already liberal kids. 
  Conservatize Me will strike a powerful chord with millions of disgruntled Americans ready for a fresh, humorous, and highly entertaining look at our country's political landscape. Will Moe end up getting a Dick Cheney tattoo and swearing loyalty to the Christian Coalition? Will he get a Dennis Kucinich tattoo and dedicate his life to cooking vegan food at protest rallies? Listen and find out.

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  The Anger Management Workbook...

  Victoria Tyler

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  This ones for you ladies! 
  Are you feeling stressed, tired and angry? 
  Have you ever experienced fits of rage, uncontrollable emotions and blackouts? 
  Do you take these feelings out on the people you love? 
  Or do you bottle up these emotions and end up feeling overwhelmed and ready to explode? 
  Keep reading and find out how to deal with your anger… 
  Things said and done out of anger can cause a lot of pain and regret for the person behaving this way, but also for the people they care about the most. A lot of people try and manage their anger problem on their own, or look to external factors to help them manage it. That may help for a short period of time, but unfortunately just doesn’t last. 
  A quick test 
  Not sure whether this book applies to you? Start off by answering the below questions and if any ring true for you, then this course could be for you. 
  - Do you ever get overwhelmed by anger or rage and find it very hard to control yourself? 
  - Do you feel overwhelmed by how strong the emotion is? 
  - Does it feel as if your brain has been hijacked by the anger, preventing you from thinking clearly? 
  - Do you regret behaving aggressively? 
  - Do you regret yelling, throwing things, hitting, doing things you wish you could take back but you cannot because the damage has already been done?This workbook will provide the information you will need to end the anger cycle and live up to your true potential. You will find simple solutions that actually work!

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  Edward Vernon-Harcourt - The...

  Tony Vernon-Harcourt

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  Edward Vernon-Harcourt (1757–1847) was Archbishop of York from 1807 until his death at the age of 90.
  
   
  As a younger son of a wealthy land-owning family, Archbishop Harcourt depended on good family and political connections to make progress in the Church. He had to combine his responsibility for one of the largest dioceses in the Church of England with his duties in parliament and at court and with providing for his family of 16 children. More supportive of reform of both parliament and the church than most of his fellow bishops, Harcourt took steps to improve the training of ordinands in his diocese, encouraged the building of over 100 new churches to cope with population growth in the industrial towns of the West Riding and made some progress in tackling pluralism and non-residence. He was not afraid to stand up for a cause he believed to be right.
  
   
  In this biography, Tony Vernon-Harcourt examines the professional and family life of one of the last aristocratic bishops in the Church of England.

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