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  The Ancient Adventures Collection

  James Davis

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  There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece, from religious ceremonies to mummification and day to day life. And on Pirates from famous looters to scurvy and hygiene with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the best-selling Horrible Histories series.This enhanced audio collection includes the following four titles: Meet the Ancient Egyptians, Meet the Ancient Romans, Meet the Ancient Greeks, and Meet the Pirates. Music and sound effects bring the audio to life for young listeners keen to learn new things.

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  The Thinkers - The Rise of...

  E.J. Fagan

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  Increasingly, political parties have adopted not only different policies, but different sets of facts. As E. J. Fagan argues, partisan think tanks have helped create these alternate realities in their capacity as de facto formal party organizations. Through the analyses generated by aligned think tanks, political elites on both the left and right frequently offer radically different assessments of a policy's consequences. 
   
   
   
  In The Thinkers, Fagan tells the story of how partisan think tanks displaced non-partisan experts to become the closest policy advisors to the Republican and Democratic Parties. He explores their history, how they influence policymakers, and how their influence impacts the polarization of American politics. More broadly, Fagan shows that the rise of partisan think tanks tracks closely with the increase in political polarization since the 1970s. Because they are funded and staffed by strong ideologues, partisan think tanks seek to move their party's preferences to the left or right of center. When they are successful, parties take more extreme positions than if they had only drawn information from non-partisan sources, which increases polarization. A powerful account of the impact of partisan think tanks on American democracy, The Thinkers will reshape our understanding of the fundamental drivers of the US's polarized political system.

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  Windfall - Viola MacMillan and...

  Tim Falconer

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  The fascinating, scandalous, and true story of Viola MacMillan and the Windfall mining scandal
  		 
  Viola MacMillan had it all: success, money, and respect. Influence, even. But in 1964, after three decades in the mining industry, one of the most fascinating women in Canadian business history was the central character in one of the country’s most famous stock scandals.
  		 
  MacMillan, who started out as a prospector in the ’30s, had developed lucrative mines and put together big deals. But she still wanted “a major discovery.” Early in July 1964, shares in Windfall Oil and Mines, a company she and her husband controlled, traded for around 56 cents. Then one day, the stock took off. In the absence of any information from the company about what it had found near Timmins on its claims, rumors and greed pushed the share price to a high of $5.70. MacMillan stayed quiet. Finally, after three weeks, Windfall admitted it had nothing.
  		 
  So many small investors lost money when the stock crashed that the Ontario government appointed a royal commission to examine what had happened, which led to changes at the Ontario Securities Commission and the Toronto Stock Exchange. Although MacMillan spent a few weeks in prison, she later received a pardon and the Order of Canada.

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  The Cats of Ireland - An Irish...

  Seamus Mullarkey

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  DO YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE CATS?? 
  Did you know they played a huge role in Irish history? Like to know more...? 
  This funny, informative book has tons of the kinds of fun stories and fascinating trivia that cat lovers can't get enough of... 
  It tells you EVERYTHING you might possibly like to know about how cats shaped Irish history and culture... 
  DID YOU KNOW? 
  --There’s a luxury Irish hotel that gives plain old kitties the 5-Star treatment? 
  --That Irish pop star Enya hides from the world in a castle by the sea--that’s packed full of felines? 
  --That in medieval times any Irish cat was worth a whopping three times as much as a cow? 
  This one-of-a-kind book has TONS of fun cat stories, unusual trivia and quirky feline facts that are sure to entertain and educate you. 
  NOW YOU CAN DISCOVER... 
  --How you can say goodbye to the rat race and move to Ireland with your cat 
  --How catnip farming could be the future for Irish agriculture. 
  --The very best Irish cat names for your brand-new kitten. 
  AND.. much, much more! 
  This unique book features Irish cat stories, historical Irish trivia and fun feline facts from Ireland that are sure to entertain and intrigue you. 
  Stock up on The Cats of Ireland for:BirthdaysChristmasThank-you giftsAnd of course--for St. Patrick’s Day...

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  Takedown: The Hidden War on...

  Jasper Marwood

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  Takedown: The Hidden War on Online Exploitation 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to elevate your career and deepen your knowledge in the fight against online exploitation? 
  Looking for a thorough guide that encompasses everything you need to empower yourself to protect the vulnerable? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for enhancing your understanding, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With it, you'll be on the path to success. 
  Updated for the latest insights into the fight against online exploitation. 
  Key features of this enriched guide include: 
  - In-depth insights into the online exploitation landscape 
  - Comprehensive explanations empowering you to defend the vulnerable 
  - Effective strategies for preparation and proactive engagement 
  Our guide stands out due to its thorough coverage, which is crucial for your success in this essential mission. Concepts are explored in-depth rather than glossed over. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource and not affiliated with any official organization involved in online protection. 
  Crafted with a clear framework and straightforward language, our guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Bid farewell to complex jargon and embrace clear, precise, and technically accurate information. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to effectively empower and protect the vulnerable!

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  You Can't Kill a Man Because of...

  Brad Snyder

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  The story of a young, Black Communist Party organizer wrongly convicted of attempting to incite insurrection and the landmark case that made him a civil rights hero. 
   
   
   
  Decades before the impeachment of an American president for a similar offense, Angelo Herndon was charged under Georgia law with "attempting to incite insurrection"—a crime punishable by death. In 1932, the eighteen-year-old Black Communist Party organizer was arrested and had his room illegally searched and his radical literature seized. Charged under an old slave insurrection statute, Herndon was convicted by an all-white jury and sentenced to eighteen to twenty years on a chain gang. 
   
   
   
  A legal odyssey of Herndon's narrow escape from certain death because of his unpopular political beliefs, You Can't Kill a Man Because of the Books He Reads explores Herndon's journey from Alabama coal miner to Communist Party organizer to Harlem hero and beyond. Brad Snyder tells the stories of the diverse coalition of people who rallied to his cause and who twice appealed his case to the US Supreme Court. They forced the Court to recognize free speech and peaceable assembly as essential rights in a democracy—a landmark decision in 1930s America as well as today.

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