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  Africa on the Precipice - The...

  Nnamdi Chiekwu

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  Africa on the Precipice (ATP) provides commentary on global geopolitics, economics, and world history, using African interests as a lens to give a different perspective on world events. The book specifically explores how and why Africa has not fared well in the ‘battle of civilizations’ (or global geopolitics) from the 15th century until present times. ATP also presents a bold blueprint to make African countries dominant on the international stage through an ideology originated by the author called ‘Afro-Hegemonism’.  
  ATP sounds the alarm for African countries that they must undergo transformational socioeconomic restructuring by 2030. The consequence of not doing so, will see Africans continue to be a global underclass in a geopolitical landscape that is quickly evolving. Moreover, the ultimate price for not embracing revolutionary change now, could see Africans permanently lose their sovereignty, treasure, and freedom in the 21st century.

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  Russia's Road to War with...

  Samir Puri

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  "We don't yet know where the current battle is headed. But Puri's 'first cut' will help us greatly in fathoming how we got here." – Patrick Porter, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham
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  When Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, many in the West were left stunned at his act of brutal imperialism. To those who had been paying attention, however, the warning signs of the bloodshed and slaughter to come had been there for years.
  Tracing the relationship between the two countries from the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 to Putin's invasion in 2022, what emerges from this gripping and accessible book is a portrait of a nation caught in a geopolitical tug of war between Russia and the West. While Russia is identified as the sole aggressor, we see how Western bodies such as the EU and NATO unrealistically raised Ukraine's expectations of membership before dashing them, leaving Ukraine without formal allies and fatally exposed to Russian aggression.
  As a former international observer, Samir Puri was present for several of the major events covered in this book. He uses this experience to ask honestly: how did we get here? Why does Vladimir Putin view Ukraine as the natural property of Russia? Did the West handle its dealings with these countries prudently? Or did it inflame the tensions left amidst the ruins of the Soviet Union? Were there any missed opportunities to avert the war? And how might this conflict end?

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  Responses to 7 October:...

  Anthony Julius, David Hirsh,...

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  One of three volumes responding to the 7 October attack, Antisemitic Discourse focuses on the ideology that motivated it and the antisemitism that shaped many responses to it. 
  It examines the provenance of the Jew-hatred, from English history to Palestinian Islamism; from toxic 19th century ‘Jewish Question’ rhetoric to the perversion of the Trotskyist tradition that allowed parts of the left to embrace antisemitism. It includes Howard Jacobson’s lecture of 22 October on antisemitism and it focuses on what was significant about this attack. There is discussion from Britain, Germany, Poland, and Norway, and a linguistic account of responses. 
  This work will appeal to scholars, students and activists with an interest in antisemitism, Jewish studies and the politics of Israel.

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  Kriya Yoga and Turiya: A...

  Mari Silva

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  Awaken Your Spirit: Master Kriya Yoga and Journey into Turiya for Ultimate Consciousness 
  Two manuscripts in one audiobook:Kriya Yoga for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Yoga Asanas, Mudras, Meditation, Pranayama, Kundalini Awakening, and SamadhiTuriya: The Ultimate Guide to Pure Consciousness, Hindu Philosophy, Samadhi, Shiva, and Shakti 
  In the first part of this audiobook, you’ll:Explore the science behind Kriya Yoga and how it can benefit your healthLearn about the different chakras and how to balance them using Kriya Yoga techniquesDiscover how to use Kriya Yoga to still your mind, connect with your higher self, and experience true inner peaceFind out how to put together your own personal Kriya Yoga practiceUnderstand the art of breathing and how you can use it to your benefitLearn more about mudras and mantras 
  In the second part of this audiobook, you will:Explore the basics of Hindu philosophy and learn about the origins of turiyaUnderstand the concepts of Shakti and Shiva and how they relate to consciousnessDiscover the purpose of meditation and yoga and how they can help you reach turiyaLearn about specific yoga poses that can help pave the way to turiyaUse pranayama, or breath work, to induce a state of pure consciousnessTry different meditation techniques to help you reach turiya 
  Click the “add to cart” button now and explore the fascinating world of Kriya Yoga and Turiya.

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  Battle of Ravenna The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  In 1494, there were five sovereign regional powers in Italy: Milan, Venice, Florence, the Papal States and Naples. In 1536, only one remained: Venice. These decades of conflict precipitated great anxiety among Western thinkers, and Italians responded to the fragmentation of Latin Christendom, the end of self-governance for Italians, and the beginning of the early modern era in various ways. They were always heavily influenced by the lived experience of warfare between large Christian armies on the peninsula. The diplomatic and military history of this 30-year period is a complex one that one eminent Renaissance historian, Lauro Martines, has described as "best told by a computer, so many and tangled are the treatises, negotiations and battles." At the same time, the fighting went in tandem with the Renaissance and was influenced by it.  
  	Before 1494, death tolls were counted in hundreds rather than thousands, but that would change over the next generation, and among the many battles fought, few stood out like the Battle of Ravenna in 1512. Ravenna is an ancient city in northern Italy on the Adriatic Coast that replaced Rome as capital of the Western Roman Empire for much of the 5th century and continued to serve as a regional center for its successor states, including the Ostrogoths, Byzantines, and Papal States. On April 11 of that year, two great armies met near Ravenna, which had been the site of conflict at least six times before on account of its strategic importance. It was a well-protected city with connections to rich Mediterranean ports, and it guarded the routes to central and southern Italy. Over 44,000 troops gathered, a vast number for the time, to fight over Italy’s destiny, which had become important to France, Austria, and Spain, the great powers of the time.

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  Native American History Trivia:...

  Ahoy Publications

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  Get over 200 fun, informative, and unique trivia questions about Native Americans! 
  Are you a trivia buff? Do you love to learn new things? Have you always wanted to know more about Native American culture? 
  If so, then this is the audiobook for you! 
  You can match your skills against challenging trivia questions about topics like Native American leaders, major battles, artwork, religions, and languages. See how you measure up to the experts across 10 chapters packed to the brim with amazing lore, incredible facts, and fantastic puzzles. 
  Here’s a taste of what you can find inside:Endless Exciting Trivia: Access to hundreds of exciting trivia questions about Native American History.Challenge Your Memory with Match-Up Questions: Look at the options and see if you can match the right facts with each other.Fill in the Blanks: See if you can complete sentences and jog your memory!Visual Trivia Fun: Go through fun visual hints to help give the trivia that added dimension.And so much more! 
  Trivia is more fun when it’s tough – but fair. All the questions you’ll find here are accurate and definitive. No matter how much you know about Native Americans, there will be something in this book that you’ve never learned before. 
  So click the “Add to Cart” button now to show off your Native American trivia skills and impress your friends and family today!

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