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  Ten Years On - The Untold Story...

  Matthew Elliott

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  "The key missing piece in the Brexit story." Tim Shipman, The Spectator | "A wonderful read from one of the most quietly influential people in politics in recent decades … Highly recommended." Chris Mason, BBC
  The 2016 Brexit referendum caused a political earthquake, with aftershocks that are still being felt a decade later. For many, including some who voted to leave, the result came as a surprise. But for one man, it was not. The outcome that stunned so many was something he had been working to achieve for twenty years.
  You may not have heard of Matthew Elliott, but you should have. He is one of Britain's most successful campaigners, a reserved and thoughtful strategist who has single-handedly shaped our political landscape. In 2011, he staved off an attempt to change our voting system through the successful NOtoAV campaign. Then, five years later, he steered Vote Leave to victory as its chief executive.
  This extraordinary memoir spans the period from the build-up to Brexit during the 1990s to the present day, providing a fresh perspective on what really went on during the campaign, how the result was won and its bitter aftermath. With his customary candour and wit, Matthew reveals what it's like working side-by-side with Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings, their dealings with Nigel Farage and the tricks of the trade that campaigners use to shape the news.
  Here, ten years on from the EU referendum, is the definitive story of Brexit, as told by the man who had a front-row seat to the most extraordinary political campaign of the modern era.

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  Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales

  Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

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  Step into a world of timeless enchantment with one of the most beloved collections of fairy tales ever assembled.
  
  Discover "Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales," the legendary collection of classic stories gathered by the Brothers Grimm. Filled with unforgettable characters, magical adventures, and enduring life lessons, this remarkable anthology has delighted readers of all ages for more than two centuries and remains a cornerstone of world literature.
  
  This comprehensive collection brings together the Brothers Grimm's celebrated fairy tales, folklore, and traditional stories, preserving the rich heritage of European oral storytelling. From enchanted forests and magical kingdoms to clever heroes, courageous heroines, mysterious creatures, and unforgettable adventures, these timeless tales explore universal themes of courage, kindness, wisdom, perseverance, justice, family, friendship, and the triumph of hope over adversity.
  
  Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm played a vital role in preserving traditional folklore, creating one of the most influential collections in literary history. Their stories have inspired countless books, films, theater productions, and works of art while continuing to captivate readers across generations.
  
  Perfect for readers who enjoy classic fairy tales, folklore, mythology, fantasy, children's literature, family reading, literary collections, and timeless classics, "Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales" is an essential addition to every digital library.
  
  Rediscover the magic that has inspired generations. Add "Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales" to your Kindle library today and experience a timeless collection of wonder, imagination, and unforgettable storytelling.

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  The First Emperor of China

  Jonathan Clements

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  The First Emperor 
   
   
   
  In 1974, Chinese peasants made the discovery of the century . . . Thousands of terracotta soldiers guarding the tomb of a tyrant. 
   
   
   
  Ying Zheng was born to rule the world, claiming descent from gods, crowned king while still a child. He was the product of a heartless, brutal regime devoted to domination, groomed from an early age to become the First Emperor of China after a century of scheming by his ancestors. 
   
   
   
  He faked a foreign threat to justify an invasion. He ruled a nation under twenty-four-hour surveillance. He ordered his interrogators to torture suspects. He boiled his critics alive. He buried dissenting scholars. He declared war on death itself. 
   
   
   
  Jonathan Clements uses modern archaeology and ancient texts to outline the First Emperor's career and the grand schemes that followed unification: the Great Wall that guarded his frontiers and the famous Terracotta Army that watches over his tomb. 
   
   
   
  This revised edition includes updates from a further decade of publications, archaeology and fictional adaptations, plus the author's encounter with Yang Zhifa, the man who discovered the Terracotta Army.

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  Women Rescuers of WWII - True...

  Elise Baker

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  What bright secrets transpired during the world’s darkest hours? 
  Light shone in an era marked by tyranny and mass destruction. Hope prevailed when staying hidden and quiet was a civilian’s best chance of survival. 
  The Second World War represents one of humanity’s greatest tragedies. Yet in the thick of cruelty, suffering, and loss, ordinary women secretly stood against the Nazi regime, selflessly serving as bearers of peace and hope. They risked their lives to protect the persecuted without seeking reward or recognition. 
  Today, we honor these women for their courage, kindness, wit and resourcefulness during the war. 
  Here lie their unsung legacies. 
  Women Rescuers of WWII presents the true stories of brave female heroes during the world’s most perilous crisis. Marvel at the phenomenal untold rescue missions of 
  ●      Ida and Louise Cook, the Secretive Sisters, whose risky airline flights almost cost them everything. 
  ●      Ebba Lund, the Red Riding Hood of the Danish Resistance, and the seafaring voyages she arranged for refugees fleeing to Swedish shores. 
  ●      Irena Sendler, the Good Catholic Smuggler, and her daring plot to liberate Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. 
  ●      Marie Schmolka and Doreen Warriner, the Masterminds of the Move, whose Kindertransport scheme freed thousands of children. 
  ●      Andrée de Jongh, the Postmistress, who smuggled her “parcels”—fallen Allied airmen—from France to neutral Spain. 
  ●      other extraordinary women who risked it all to stand up for their beliefs!

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  The Miracle of Language

  Mark Nepo

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  In this 2026 interview with Justine Willis Toms, Mark Nepo invites us to rediscover language as a doorway to the sacred. Tracing words to their roots, he reveals how language shapes awareness, connection, and healing. Through story and insight, he reframes courage, genius, and kinship, showing how words can restore our humanity and make every conversation a spiritual practice. 
  Mark Nepo is a poet and philosopher and a most eloquent spiritual teacher. In 2015, he was given a Life-Achievement Award by AgeNation and in 2016 was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the Most Spiritually Influential Living People. He was part of Oprah Winfrey’s The Life You Want Tour in 2014 and has appeared several times with Oprah on her Super Soul Sunday program on OWN TV. As a cancer survivor, Mark devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationship.He is the author of many audio learning projects and over 20 books 
  Interview Date: 5/22/2026    Tags: Mark Nepo, courage, Joan Borysenko, all my relations, Aladin’s lamp, wholehearted, trust, yugen, intuition, acequia, Personal Transformation, Relationship/Partnership, Spirituality

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  Sprachgebrauch und...

  Christa Dürscheid, Florina...

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  Wie formt Sprache unsere Identität? Wie inszenieren wir verschiedene Identitäten durch Sprache? Welche Normen bestimmen unseren Sprachgebrauch - und wie verändern sich diese im Lauf der Zeit, in Abhängigkeit von den beteiligten Akteur:innen? Was verraten historische Quellen über die damals Schreibenden und ihre Schreibpraktiken?
  Der Sammelband widmet sich diesen und weiteren Fragen zur Rolle von Sprache in gesellschaftlichen und technologischen Wandelprozessen. Er umfasst deutsch- und englischsprachige Beiträge, die interessante Einblicke in die Variabilität von Einzelsprachen bieten und sich in drei Teile gliedern: Sprachgebrauch und Sprachidentitäten in historischen Schriftzeugnissen (Teil I), Sprachgebrauch im Spannungsfeld von Norm, Variation und Didaktik (Teil II) und Sprachgebrauch, Sprachidentitäten und Indexikalität im Wandel (Teil III). Ergänzend dazu wird in der Einleitung erläutert, welches Konzept von Sprachidentität dem Sammelband zugrunde liegt und welche Argumente dafür sprechen, von mehreren Sprachidentitäten auszugehen.

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