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  A Woman Like Her - The Story...

  Sanam Maher

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  The murder of a Pakistani social media star exposes a culture divided between accelerating modernity and imposed traditional values—and the tragedy of those caught in the middle. 
  In 2016, Pakistan’s first social media celebrity, Qandeel Baloch, was murdered in a suspected honor killing. Her death quickly became a media sensation. It was both devastatingly routine and breathtakingly brutal, and in a new media landscape, it couldn’t be ignored. 
  Qandeel had courted attention and outrage with a talent for self-promotion that earned her comparisons to Kim Kardashian—and made her the constant victim of harassment and death threats. Social media and reality television exist uneasily alongside honor killings and forced marriages in a rapidly, if unevenly, modernizing Pakistan, and Qandeel Baloch’s story became emblematic of the cultural divide. 
  In this deftly reported and artfully told account, Sanam Maher reconstructs the story of Qandeel’s life and explores the depth and range of her legacy from her impoverished hometown rankled by her infamy, to the aspiring fashion models who follow her footsteps, to the Internet activists resisting the same vicious online misogyny she faced. Maher depicts a society at a crossroads, where women serve as an easy scapegoat for its anxieties and dislocations, and teases apart the intrigue and myth-making of the Qandeel Baloch story to restore the humanity of the woman at its center.

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  Vikings and Anglo-Saxons for...

  Captivating History

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  Two manuscripts in one audiobook:The Viking Age for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Vikings, Their Raids, and Everyday LifeAnglo-Saxons for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the People of Early Medieval England and Their Battles Against the Vikings 
  In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover about:Christopher Columbus wasn’t the first person to find America!Why Viking women never wore black.Why use a coffin when you can be buried in a boat?The Vikings’ favorite things to do for fun.A chariot pulled by cats?Watch out! Vikings had to protect themselves from witches, ghosts, zombies, and more!Is it a boat? Or is it a sea monster?How to churn butter like a Viking!A horse with eight legs?Why Vikings were such brave and fearless warriors.Sharing a room with barnyard animals might not be as bad as it sounds.Storytime! Read some of the stories the Vikings loved to tell.Viking runes and their meanings.The weird and wonderful (and sometimes terrifying) rituals the Vikings practiced.Why did the Vikings disappear? 
  In the second part of this audiobook, you will learn about:Was King Arthur real?What made Wessex so special?Which Germanic tribes came to Britain as the Anglo-Saxons?Who was St. Augustine?Where did the Normans come from?Who was the first King of England?Why did William the Conqueror come to England?What is the difference between modern and Old English?Who was the greatest king of Mercia?Were the Anglo-Saxons Christian?How is the shire system still important today? 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons!

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  A Family Torn Apart

  Cathy Glass

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  Angie, 6, and sister Polly, 4, are utterly distraught when they arrive to stay with foster carer Cathy Glass. Their older half-sister Ashleigh has accused their father of something horrible, and the two young sisters have been removed from home to keep them safe. 
  Cathy tries to comfort the girls, but they are inconsolable. They just want their mummy and daddy, whom they love dearly. 
  The girls appear to have been well looked after, but as they settle and start to talk of life at home, it becomes clear something is badly wrong. Then a chance remark sets in motion a chain of events that eventually changes everything. 
  A Family Torn Apart, a Sunday Times bestselling book, is a powerful autobiography by bestselling author Cathy Glass. It explores the challenging dynamics of fostering and adoption, and the devastating effects of abuse on personal relationships. This bestseller offers a unique perspective on the social realities of a family in crisis. 
  For fans of Ann Cusack (The Convent), Joe Cusack (Please Don't Leave Me), Linda Watson-Brown (Please Save Me), Maggie Hartley (Please Help My Mummy), and Kat Ward (KERI 4). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Inside the Indyref

  Pete Wishart

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  Indyref: the Scottish Referendum of 2014 in which 84.6% of the Scottish public voted, making it one of the largest voter turnouts in British political history.
  
  This book is an inside account of the independence referendum campaign. It captures the highs and lows and twists and turns from a perspective close to the decision-making frontline, but far enough removed to offer a dispassionate and personal perspective of the unfolding events. Wishart takes the reader back to the energy, excitement and drama of the biggest political decision the Scottish people have ever been asked to participate in – a truly immersive experience, with people previously uninterested in political campaigning engaged in trying to win for their respective camp. 
  
  The referendum changed everything in Scottish political life and its influence is felt in every one of our political institutions, and remains indelibly embedded in our political culture.
  
  There is a very real sense that the many promises made around more powers for Scotland, made during the independence referendum 
  by the uk Government, have not been realised.
  
  The independence referendum itself may be long concluded, but its impacts, effects and legacy remain very much live. There can be no doubt that many of the constitutional debates that continue to take place today have their origins in the absorbing and beguiling campaign for independence.

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  Language and Writing in Ancient...

  Editors Charles River

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  Along with Egypt, the cultural and geographic region known as Mesopotamia was home to some of the world’s earliest civilizations and also the first known form of writing, cuneiform. Many different ethnic groups vied for power in ancient Mesopotamia over the course of antiquity, spanning about 3,000 years, and many of them spoke different languages. Despite these differences, the people in Mesopotamia shared many cultural attributes, including similar religious practices, a common art and architecture style, and a shared use of the cuneiform script.  
  	As this suggests, language and writing were different but also interconnected. The languages spoken by the peoples of Mesopotamia were as diverse as the many ethnic groups, but as those groups asserted their military, economic, and cultural power over the other groups, two languages became dominant in the region: Sumerian and Akkadian. These were the two languages that were primarily used by the people of Mesopotamia to record their myths, religious rituals, government records, and historiographical accounts.  
  	Indeed, the languages and written scripts of Mesopotamia were not just enduring over time in the region, but they also had wide geographic influence, much more than any language groups or scripts at the time. The Sumerian language continued to be learned by scribes throughout Mesopotamia centuries after it had become a “dead language,” and the Akkadian language eventually became the lingua franca of the Near East by the Late Bronze Age. Akkadian became the language of diplomacy and trade, while cuneiform was used to record agreements in Akkadian between the "Great Powers” of the era. Cuneiform was also adopted by people outside of Mesopotamia, such as the Hittites and Elamites, who modified the script to fit the lexicons and rules of grammar for their own languages.

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  Up from Slavery

  Booker T. Washington

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  Delve into the remarkable life story of Booker T. Washington with "Up from Slavery," now available as an engaging and inspiring audiobook. 
  In this captivating memoir, Washington recounts his journey from enslavement to becoming one of the most influential African American leaders of his time. From his humble beginnings on a Virginia plantation to his founding of the renowned Tuskegee Institute, Washington's story is one of perseverance, determination, and unwavering commitment to education and equality. 
  Through vivid anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Washington offers invaluable lessons on resilience, hard work, and the power of education to uplift individuals and communities. As you listen, you'll be transported to the tumultuous period of Reconstruction and Jim Crow segregation, gaining insights into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience. 
  Narrated with warmth and authenticity, this audiobook captures the essence of Washington's indomitable spirit and his vision for a more just and equitable society. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a student of social justice, or simply seeking inspiration, "Up from Slavery" is sure to leave a lasting impression. 
  So, why wait? Start listening to "Up from Slavery" today and embark on a transformative journey alongside one of America's most visionary leaders.

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