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  Opium Wars and Sino-Japanese...

  Editors Charles River

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  The 19th century saw the rise of one of the largest, most powerful empires of the modern era. The sun never set on the British Empire, whose holdings spanned the globe, in one form or another. Its naval supremacy linked the Commonwealth of Canada with the colonies in South Africa and India, and through them trade flowed east and west. An integral but underutilized part of this vast trade network included China, a reclusive Asian kingdom closed off from the Western world that desired none of its goods. Unfortunately for China, the British had the might of an empire and economic force, not to mention modern arms, on their side. Breaking into China’s lucrative trade markets nearly destroyed the nation, severely discredited the Chinese dynasty, wreaked havoc on its people, and further propelled Britain’s empire into a dominant economic and military position. The collision of these two empires took many years and caused much bloodshed. In fact, the troubles started well before the eventual hostilities, festering as frustration mounted until finally boiling over. 
  Though both nations modernized, and China far outweighed Japan in terms of men and materiel potential, the island nation handily won its first modern war. The conflict resulted in Japan’s short-term gains in the wake of victory, and the long term disaster for both sides’ new roles in Asia, for with the end of Chinese dominance in East Asia came a new era for the region as a whole.  
  In 1937, the Empire of Japan once more went to war with China, a nation broken into petty warlord fiefdoms and wracked by civil war. The most modern Asian nation enacted a brutal campaign over the fragmented realms that made up China, committing atrocities just as horrendous as their Axis ally in Europe. Despite this, the sheer size of China, coupled with Japan’s overextension, allowed the larger, less developed nation to endure.

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  Catholic Church’s Most...

  Editors Charles River

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  For centuries, Christians and Muslims were embroiled in one of the most infamous territorial disputes of all time, viciously and relentlessly battling one another for the Holy Land. In the heart of Jerusalem sat one of the shining jewels of the Christian faith, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Legend has it that this was where their Savior had been buried before his fabled resurrection. What was more, it was said to house the very cross Jesus Christ had died upon. It was for precisely these reasons that fearless pilgrims, near and far, risked their lives and made the treacherous trek to Jerusalem.  
  	The Order of the Temple of Solomon, also known as the Templars or the Knights Templar, is one of the best-known and least-understood groups in history. They appear prominently in everything from novels (The Da Vinci Code) to films (as the Knights of the Cruciform Sword in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) to videogames (Assassin's Creed). In these stories, they are a sinister cult that manipulated historical events since the Middle Ages, via intimidation and assassination. They are usually connected to the Freemasons and, sometimes, to other historical cults like the Hindu Thuggees. 
  	The knights of the Teutonic Order have since been compared to the surreal creature that appeared to the biblical Ezekiel, one that bore 2 faces – one of a man's, and one of a lion's. The human side of the creature is said to symbolize the order's charity, whereas the lion was a metaphor for its valor and gallant spirit, which they relied on to vanquish the heathens of the world. 	Like other secretive groups, the mystery surrounding these military orders helped their legacies endure. While some conspiracy theorists attempt to tie the groups to other alleged secret societies like the Illuminati, other groups have tried to assert connections with them to bolster their own credentials.

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  The Gruesome Serial Killer...

  Declan Rockwell

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  Peer into the dark and twisted lives of three infamous killers in this spine-chilling three-book collection. 
  Delving into the sinister side of humanity, this morbidly fascinating audiobook collection retraces the lives of three terrifying serial killers. From Harold “Doctor Death” Shipman to the Unabomber and the mysterious Zodiac Killer, you’ll be taken on a journey into depravity as you discover each killer’s life and crimes in gruesome detail. 
  Expertly told with real eye-witness reports and larger-than-life characters, you’ll learn about the heinous crimes and nation-wide police investigations that shook America and Britain to the bone. This audiobook is a testament to the evil that lurks among us, along with the tireless work of law enforcement to unmask these serial killers and bring them to justice. 
  Inside, you’ll discover the stories of:Harold “Doctor Death” Shipman, the murderous doctor who claimed the lives of over 250 victimsThe Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, the mail-bombing mastermind who authored an infamous manifesto and sparked a decades-long police huntAnd the Zodiac Killer, the strange and elusive murderer who became the most famous unsolved killer in America’s history 
  As a must-listen for anyone fascinated by serial killers, as well as a unique gift idea for a true crime fan you know, The Gruesome Serial Killer 3-Book Collection is an unforgettable listen that illuminates the full stories behind these three criminal masterminds.

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  Woman Up!: Your Guide to Success...

  Anat Rapoport

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  Have you ever felt your career's trajectory was in someone else's hands? 
  In the male-dominated world of engineering, breaking through barriers and claiming your rightful place can seem like an impossible challenge. Yet for Anat Rapoport, this challenge was an opportunity, not just for her, but for women everywhere. 
  In 2015, she stood on the cusp of a significant promotion. With every project milestone achieved, deadline met, and positive feedback garnered, she felt ready. But was her career trajectory truly in her hands, or was it subject to the whims of superiors/ mercy of the higher-ups? An illuminating conversation with a friend shattered this illusion. The power, Anat realized, had always been hers. 
  In Woman Up!: Your Guide to Success in Engineering and Tech, Anat delves deep into her journey, detailing the internal and external obstacles women commonly face in their careers. Drawing from her rich experience in both corporate and startup spaces, she lays out strategies to tackle discrimination, loneliness, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. 
  The message is clear: your career's path isn't determined by others but by your own tenacity, decisions, and actions. 
  Don't just be a spectator of your own life. Take charge of your journey, and let Anat guide you every step of the way. 
  Get your copy now and redefine your path to success! 
  ANAT RAPOPORT, a distinguished leader in the tech arena, has ascended through the ranks, establishing herself as an authoritative voice and a beacon for women in engineering. As a VP at multiple companies, most of them are AI-based companies, her achievements speak for themselves. Armed with an MSc from Tel Aviv University and a stellar background with the Israel Defense Forces 8200.

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  Managing ADHD in School - The...

  PhD Russell A. Barkley

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  Dr. Russell Barkley, internationally respected expert on ADHD, draws on his forty years of clinical work with thousands of students, teachers, and schools to create a definitive resource for the most effective methods in overcoming impairments for children and teens with ADHD. 
   
   
   
  Managing ADHD in School details more than 100 evidence-based recommendations to help teachers and clinicians increase the success of children and teens with ADHD. This manual goes beyond the "what" to explain "why" the problems are likely occurring, followed up with the most effective interventions. 
   
   
   
  ● Classroom strategies for managing ADHD 
   
   
   
  ● Reward systems for good behavior 
   
   
   
  ● Proven discipline methods 
   
   
   
  ● Medications and how they work 
   
   
   
  ● Tips for teen management

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  Sabotage

  Elizabeth Gurley Flynn

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  Elizabeth Gurley Flynn was a leading American socialist and feminist. Her book "Sabotage, the conscious withdrawal of the workers' industrial efficiency" was written to explain the utility and legality of sabotage. (Summary by Enko)

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