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  The Wild West - A History from...

  Hourly History

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  The term “Wild West” conjures images known the world over—of outlaws in dusty towns, lawmen and lone cowboys, six-shooters blazing in tense gunfights, creaking stagecoaches, and sleepy, one-horse towns baking under a relentless sun. It carries with it a certain code, the so-called “Code of the West,” that whispers of personal honor, frontier justice, and a hard-edged sense of right and wrong. But in truth, these images are stitched together more from the reels of countless movies than from any historical fact. 
  The real history of the Wild West is both more complex and more interesting. This was a time when the United States was changing from a mainly agrarian nation to one of the world’s leading industrial producers. Americans were moving in vast numbers from farms and ranches to growing cities. New technology was changing everything. These changes led to a nostalgia for an older, simpler way of life, which the Wild West—in all its grit and glory—seemed to represent. 
  This is the story of the people, places, and events associated with the dramatic growth and equally rapid decline of the Wild West. It’s also the story of how myth and legend have shaped our understanding of this time to create an idealized perception of the American frontier. This is the real story of the Wild West.

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  Media Studies - The Basics:...

  Julian McDougall, Claire Pollard

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  Fully updated and revised, the third edition of Media Studies: The Basics is the ideal guide to the changing landscape of media and Media Studies. 
  There have been seismic shifts in what constitutes (the) media in recent years with technological advances ushering in whole new categories of producers, consumers, and modes of delivery. This has been reflected in the way media is studied with new theories, concepts, and practices coming to the fore. This new edition addresses core questions, including:Who, or what, are the media?What are the key terms and concepts used in analysing media?Where have new media technologies, platforms and AI had the biggest impact?How do media theory and practice relate? 
  Covering new developments in media, "Big Tech," and AI, this updated edition cements itself as the ideal introduction to Media Studies today for both A Level and undergraduate students.

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  Unmasking Narcissistic...

  Eric Navarro

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Discover the keys to overcoming and avoiding toxic relationships, rebuilding your self-esteem, and reclaiming control of your emotional life.  
   
  With this book you will learn to spot red flags in narcissistic relationships and identify manipulation patterns such as gaslighting or projection that can erode your confidence without you even noticing. Delve into the narcissist's traits, understand how their psychological-abuse tactics infiltrate your daily life, and find practical tools to assertively set boundaries. Through self-assessment exercises, self-care strategies, and examples of effective communication, this book provides the support you need to break the manipulation cycle, heal emotional wounds, and learn to trust yourself again. 
   
   
  Here you will find a detailed map of emotional manipulation—from how to identify covert manipulation and narcissistic abuse to how to avoid repeating learned patterns. It also guides you on when and how to seek professional help or support networks that can help you escape the spiral of dependence. Written in a warm, empathetic tone, this work not only offers valuable information to unmask narcissistic relationships but also motivates you to turn that pain into a driver of personal growth and resilience. If you feel trapped in a harmful relationship or want to prevent falling into another power dynamic, this book will give you the clarity, impetus, and techniques you need to take action and transform your life.  
   
  Give yourself the chance to break free from psychological maltreatment, discover your own strength, and create healthier, more balanced connections.

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  The Midlife Career Pivot - A...

  Alex Cater

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Entering your 30s and 40s often comes with a harsh realization: the professional rules have changed. As industries shift and ageism becomes a silent barrier, many seasoned professionals find themselves at a crossroads, questioning their value and their future. 
   
  The Midlife Career Pivot is not another "hustle culture" manual. It is a tactical roadmap designed for those who can no longer rely on raw energy and must instead leverage the power of resilience, experience, and strategic awareness. Alex Catter breaks down the complex reality of the modern economy, teaching you how to: 
   
  Identify sustainable career models that go beyond fleeting trends. 
   
  Master the unspoken laws of midlife professional growth. 
   
  Cultivate the inner peace and psychological toughness needed to win the second half of life. 
   
  Transition into roles where your experience is your greatest asset rather than a target for elimination. 
   
  Whether you are facing an unexpected layoff or simply realize it is time for a change, this audiobook provides the philosophical wisdom and practical business strategy required to stop struggling and start thriving. It is time to stop competing on someone else’s terms and start building a path that is truly yours.

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  Qin Dynasty The: A History of China

  Hui Wang

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  "The Qin Dynasty: A History of China" takes you on a journey through one of the most dramatic chapters in Chinese history. From the unification of the warring states to the iron rule of Qin Shi Huang, this book dives deep into the empire that set the foundation for China's future. The First Emperor built a centralized government, enforced strict laws, and undertook grand projects like the Great Wall and his massive underground mausoleum. But his rule was also marked by fear—the infamous Burning of Books and Burying of Scholars, heavy taxation, and forced labor that pushed people to their limits. When Qin Shi Huang passed away, his successors struggled to hold the empire together, and cracks began to show. 
  As unrest spread, a single spark ignited a rebellion that would shake the empire to its core. Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, two common soldiers, defied orders and rose up, setting off a wave of uprisings across the land. The once-unbreakable Qin Dynasty faced challenge after challenge, as ambitious warlords seized the opportunity to fight for power. Among them, two figures stood out—Liu Bang, a clever and adaptable leader with a commoner's background, and Xiang Yu, a fearsome warrior whose strength was unmatched. Their rivalry would turn into a fierce battle for control over China, each determined to claim victory in their own way. 
  Through shifting alliances, brilliant strategies, and brutal clashes, the struggle between these two giants shaped the fate of an empire. As cities fell and armies clashed, their contrasting styles of leadership and personal ambitions drove them toward an inevitable showdown. Would brute force or cunning strategy decide the future of China? As tensions rose, betrayal lurked in the shadows, and the tide of war could change in an instant.

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  Jim Crow's Pink Slip - The...

  Leslie T. Fenwick

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  In 1954, the Supreme Court's Brown decision ended segregated schooling in the United States, but regrettably, as documented in congressional testimony and transcripts, it also ended the careers of a generation of highly qualified and credentialed Black teachers and principals. In the Deep South and northern border states over the decades following Brown, Black schools were illegally closed and Black educators were displaced en masse. As educational policy and leadership expert Leslie T. Fenwick deftly demonstrates, the effects of these changes stand contrary to the democratic ideals of an integrated society and equal educational opportunity for all students. 
   
   
   
  Jim Crow's Pink Slip provides a trenchant account of how tremendous the loss to the US educational system was and continues to be. The book draws the line from the past injustices to problems that the educational system grapples with today: not simply the underrepresentation of Black teachers and principals, but also salary reductions, teacher shortages, and systemic inequality. 
   
   
   
  By engaging with the complicated legacy of the Brown decision, Fenwick illuminates a crucial chapter in education history. She also offers policy prescriptions aimed at correcting the course of US education, supporting educators, and improving workforce quality and diversity.

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