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  A Splendid Exchange - How Trade...

  William J. Bernstein

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  A Financial Times and Economist Best Book of the Year exploring world trade from Mesopotamia in 3,000 BC to modern globalization.   How did trade evolve to the point where we don’t think twice about biting into an apple from the other side of the world?   In A Splendid Exchange, William J. Bernstein, bestselling author of The Birth of Plenty, traces the story of global commerce from its prehistoric origins to the myriad controversies surrounding it today. Journey from ancient sailing ships carrying silk from China to Rome in the second century to the rise and fall of the Portuguese monopoly on spices in the sixteenth; from the American trade battles of the early twentieth century to the modern era of televisions from Taiwan, lettuce from Mexico, and T-shirts from China.   Bernstein conveys trade and globalization not in political terms, but rather as an ever-evolving historical constant, like war or religion, that will continue to foster the growth of intellectual capital, shrink the world, and propel the trajectory of the human species.   “[An] entertaining and greatly enlightening book.” —The New York Times   “A work of which Adam Smith and Max Weber would have approved.” —Foreign Affairs   “[Weaves] skillfully between rollicking adventures and scholarship.” —Pietra Rivoli, author of The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy

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  The Iroquois and Diplomacy on...

  Timothy Shannon

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  Distinguished history professor and author Timothy  J. Shannon is a recognized expert on the Indians of  colonial America. In this concise study of Iroquois  diplomacy, Shannon paints a vivid picture of the American  frontier’s most successful Indian confederacy. This  enlightening narrative explores the shrewd, sometimes treacherous, tactics the  Iroquois used to withstand the juggernaut of colonization.

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  Tracing Your Secret Service...

  Phil Tomaselli

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  Did you have a spy in the family, an ancestor who was involved in espionage at home or abroad? If you have ever had any suspicions about the secret activities of your relatives, or are curious about the long hidden history of Britain's secret services and those who served in them, this is the book for you. Phil Tomaselli's fascinating guide to over 200 years of British spies and spying takes the reader on a journey through the twilight world of the secret intelligence organizations Britain has run since the time of the French Revolution to the modern day, and it shows where their records can be found.

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  Fifty States - Every Question...

  Lori Baird, Marcel Brousseau,...

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  Take a tour of America with this outstanding reference—including photos, maps, and extensive facts about each state’s geography, history—and more. What was the last state to join the Union? What does the state quarter for Alabama look like? What is the state bird of Texas? How did Vermont get its name? All the answers are contained in Fifty States: Every Question Answered!   Whether you’re a student or just a history buff, this book is a great reference manual to each state’s geography, history, factual details, and ecology. Beautiful color photos and maps also provide a view of how the landscape has changed over the years. Young and old alike will enjoy this adventurous, wide-ranging walk through the United States of America.

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  Capturing the Truth - Exploring...

  CSR Laura Axelsen

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  Fascinated by the intricate legal system? Interested in learning about how to start a professional career in court reporting? 
  Courtrooms across America witness tens of thousands of trials a year, and while lawyers and judges play an important role, one of the more pivotal professions of this world is court reporting. 
  This exciting role can lead to a lucrative profession for those interested in the complexities of the judicial realm! 
  Capturing the Truth is a one-of-a-kind look into the intricate world of court reporting and a must-read for anyone curious about the various careers in the legal and captioning world! 
  Here's what readers will discover within this exciting book: 
  ●     All that goes into court reporting and how this role can lead to professional growth, advancements, and specialized careers. 
  ●     The basic educational requirements for court reporters, with guidance on certification and licensing procedures for those interested in this career path. 
  ●     The essential skills, including stenography and language skills, needed to succeed in the court reporting world. 
  ●     A look into the world of training and internships for prospective court reporters, as well as discussions on technology and AI tools of the future. 
  ●     How to start and grow a court reporting career, with guidance on whether it's the right fit, salary prospects, and other relevant factors about court reporting. 
  Court reporting offers an exciting, lucrative, and rewarding career for those passionate about the legal system. 
  Capturing the Truth provides everything needed to get started on the right path. Explore the hidden world of court reporting today!

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  A Charm of Magpies - An ebook...

  Simon Flynn, Marc Allum, Daniel...

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  The Science Magpie is Simon Flynn's bestselling collection of enthralling facts, stories, poems and more from science's history, from the Large Hadron Collider rap to the sins of Isaac Newton.
  
  With Antiques Roadshow regular Marc Allum as your guide, go in search of stolen masterpieces, explore the first museums, learn the secrets of the forgers and brush up on your auction technique with The Antiques Magpie.
  
  And with acclaimed nature writer Daniel Allen, join naturalists, novelists and poets as they explore the most isolated parts of the planet and discover which plants can be used to predict the weather in The Nature Magpie.

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