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  History That Rattles - The...

  Barbora Jirincova

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  A razor-sharp, story-first history of how ordinary people survived plagues, hunger, and bad medicine. 
  For readers who want vivid, short chapters and a grown-up lens on what really kept humans alive.What you’ll get: gripping micro-histories with zero textbook fog.Why it’s different: everyday survival—not kings and battles—drives the story.You’ll walk away with: a clearer sense of how fragile bodies built resilient societies. 
  Historian Barbora Jirincová, PhD, reveals the strange and unsettling truths that shaped our world — from plague doctors and falcons-for-rent to the fashionable tragedy of tuberculosis. These stories aren’t comedy, though some are absurd; they are glimpses of how real people endured hunger, fear, faith, and medicine that often did more harm than good. 
  Inside, you’ll encounter:Knights paying their rent in a single falcon.Peasants freezing in the Little Ice Age while witch hunters warmed their hands.Surgeons racing against the clock of their patients’ screams.Myths and legends that refuse to die — even on the silver screen. 
  From Kyiv in flames to Cold War catwalks, History That Rattles uncovers the unsettling, often forgotten side of the past — and reminds us that history has always belonged less to emperors than to everyone else. 
  Both unsettling and illuminating, History That Rattles uncovers the strange truths behind our myths — and reminds us that humanity’s story has always belonged not to emperors, but to everyone else. 
  Scroll up and grab your copy today — and discover the strange, sharp, and thought-provoking side of history.

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  Daily Life in Rome - A Social...

  Rogan Fish

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  The foundation of Roman society was built upon a complex hierarchy that influenced daily life, social interactions, and political structures. At its core, the Roman family served as the most fundamental unit, shaping personal identity, social standing, and economic stability. The paterfamilias, or male head of the household, wielded significant authority over his family, including his wife, children, and even enslaved individuals. Roman families emphasized duty, tradition, and respect for elders, with ancestral lineage playing a crucial role in societal reputation. Women, while largely confined to domestic roles, could exert influence within the household and, in some cases, in business affairs. Marriage alliances were also instrumental in forging political and social ties, reinforcing the interconnected nature of Roman society. 
  Beyond the family, Roman society was stratified into distinct classes, each with its own privileges and restrictions. At the top were the patricians, an elite group of aristocratic families who traditionally held political power. Their wealth and influence allowed them to dominate the Senate and other governing bodies. Below them were the plebeians, a broad class of commoners that included farmers, artisans, and merchants. Although they had fewer political rights in the early Republic, the plebeians gradually gained influence through social and political struggles, such as the Conflict of the Orders. The lowest tier of society consisted of enslaved individuals and freedmen. Slaves were often prisoners of war or those born into servitude, playing essential roles in both households and large-scale economic activities. Freedmen, formerly enslaved individuals who had gained their freedom, occupied an intermediate status, often working as skilled laborers or entrepreneurs while still facing social limitations.

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  Transform Your Mind: Simple...

  Ronan Thorp

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  Transform Your Mind: Simple Secrets to Banish Fear and Thrive 
  Are you ready to enhance your personal growth and unlock your full potential through transformative practices? 
  Do you seek a straightforward guide that encompasses everything you need for personal improvement and lasting change? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This audiobook is your ultimate resource for cultivating a deeper understanding of yourself, applying effective strategies, and engaging in practical exercises. With these tools, you're set on a path to success. 
  Updated for 2024-2025 methodologies. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - In-depth insights into personal transformation techniques. 
  - Comprehensive explanations for embracing change and achieving a fulfilling life. 
  - Effective strategies for overcoming fear and thriving in various aspects of life. 
  This audiobook distinguishes itself with its thorough coverage, crucial for your journey towards self-improvement. Topics are explored with precision, ensuring a strong grasp of the concepts. 
  Please note that this audiobook is an independent resource and not affiliated with any official entity. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and accessible language, our guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Say goodbye to complicated jargon and embrace an engaging, precise, and accurate narrative. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your audiobook, and embark on your journey to personal transformation today! 
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  The Holodomor - The Brutal...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Holodomor, also known as the Terror-Famine (meaning 'to kill through starving' in Ukrainian) or The Great Famine, was a devastating man-made disaster that struck Soviet Ukraine between 1932 and 1933. It resulted in the deaths of millions of Ukrainians, with the word "Holodomor" specifically highlighting the purposeful nature of the famine. The term reflects the severity of the event, suggesting not only a catastrophic food shortage but also a deliberate attempt to destroy the Ukrainian population through starvation. Various factors contributed to the famine's man-made characteristics, including the refusal of Soviet authorities to allow outside aid, the forced confiscation of family food supplies, and the imposition of severe restrictions on population movement. 
  The Holodomor was part of a larger Soviet famine that affected other grain-producing regions of the USSR in the same period, but Ukraine, as one of the Soviet Union's most important agricultural producers, bore the brunt of the crisis. The famine was not a result of natural disasters but of Stalinist policies, such as forced collectivization, that wreaked havoc on Ukraine's agricultural systems. The Ukrainian people, most of whom were ethnic Ukrainians, faced the unimaginable toll of starvation in what remains one of the most catastrophic peacetime events in Ukrainian history. 
  Ukraine, along with 15 other countries, officially recognized the Holodomor as a genocide perpetrated by the Soviet regime against the Ukrainian people, a stance that has been supported since 2006. The question of how many people perished remains a subject of debate. A joint declaration made to the United Nations in 2003 suggested that between 7 and 10 million Ukrainians died during the famine. However, current estimates by scholars tend to range from 3.5 to 5 million deaths.

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  But you don't look autistic at all

  Bianca Toeps

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  Autism – that’s being able to count matches really fast and knowing that 7 August 1984 was a Tuesday, right? Well, no. In this book, Bianca Toeps explains in great detail what life is like when you’re autistic.She does this by looking at what science says about autism (and why some theories can go straight in the bin), but also by telling her own story and interviewing other autistics. Bianca talks in a refreshing and sometimes hilarious way about different situations autistic people encounter in daily life. She has some useful tips for non-autistic people too: what you should do if someone prefers not to look you in the eye, why it is sometimes better to communicate by email, and, most important of all, why it is not a compliment if you say: “But you don’t look autistic at all!”

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  Unfractured - A Christ-Centered...

  Skot Welch

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  Together we can change the conversation—and change the world. 
   
   
   
  We're often left in dead-end debates on racial tensions, foolishly expecting solutions from a culture obsessed with canceling and dividing. But what if the church could create a more effective dialogue? 
   
   
   
  For over two decades, Skot Welch has been a key advisor on diversity and inclusion around the world, in everything from the arts and entertainment to the church to Fortune 500 companies. With wisdom and a humble graciousness, he challenges us to rethink the way we talk about race and ethnicity, empowering you to celebrate both your identity in Christ and diverse cultural makeup; embrace a new kingdom language that is biblically grounded and culturally relevant; explore a Christ-centered perspective on hard but crucial questions; and build a united, diverse community where compassionate, challenging conversations can take place. 
   
   
   
  The church holds the redemptive solution our world needs, one that puts Christ at the center, modeling conciliation that leads to lasting reconciliation.

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