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  The Shortest History of Italy -...

  Ross King

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  A concise, star-studded retelling of Italy's past, from Caesar and Augustus to da Vinci and Michelangelo, tracing the story of a country with prodigious global influence—from a foremost author of historic Italy. 
   
   
   
  The calendar. The Senate. The university. The piano, the heliocentric model, and the pizzeria. It's hard to imagine a world without Italian influence—and easy to assume that inventions like these could only come from a strong, stable peninsula, sure of its place in the world. In this breakneck history, bestselling author Ross King dismantles this assumption, uncovering the story of a land rife with inner uncertainty even as its influence spread. 
   
   
   
  As the Italian tale unfolds, prosperity and power fluctuate like the elevation in the Dolomites. If Rome's seven hills could talk, they might speak of the glorious time of Trajan—or bemoan the era of conquest and the Bubonic Plague that decimated Rome's population. Episodes of wealth like the First Triumvirate and the time of the Medicis are given fresh life alongside descriptions the Middle Ages, the early days of Venice, the invasion of Napoleon, and the long struggle for unification. King paints a colorful, fascinating portrait of a country that remains compelling not just to tens of millions of Italian Americans, but to the millions of Americans who visit Italy every year.

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  Gaza Faces History

  Enzo Traverso

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  Is the destruction of Gaza only a consequence of the October 7, 2023 attack, or is it also the outcome of a long process of dispossession and eradication? Do Palestinians have the right to resist the occupation? Is talking about genocide anti-Semitism? Enzo Traverso goes to the root of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict by calling history into question and offers a critical interpretation that overturns the one-sided perspective from which we have become accustomed to observing what is happening in Gaza. 
   
   
   
  Israel is usually described as a democratic island in the middle of an obscurantist ocean, and Hamas as a movement inspired by bloodthirsty fanaticism. The destruction of Gaza is reminiscent of the golden age of colonialism, when the West perpetrated genocides in Asia and Africa in the name of its civilizing mission. But if a genocidal war is unleashed in the name of fighting anti-Semitism, it is our own ethical values and political norms that are tarnished: the assumptions of our moral conscience risk being turned upside down. The October 7 attack was terrifying, but it must be analyzed and not just condemned. And we must do so by summoning all the critical tools of historical research. In that case, neither American weapons nor Western media, nor the distorted and outraged memory of the Holocaust will be able to redeem it.

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  Free Speech and Turbulent...

  Michael J. Glennon

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  A vast censorship regime has smothered America's digital marketplace of ideas, squelching free speech on vital policy issues. Its supporters regard its benefits as morally and politically beyond question. They contend it's carried out by private social media platforms, not governmental authorities. 
   
   
   
  In Free Speech and Turbulent Freedom, Michael J. Glennon offers a timely and incisive response. The censors are short-sighted, he argues. Quibbling over outdated distinctions misses the real threat—which is the fusion of public and private power into a modern-day cartel able to overleap longstanding constitutional safeguards. American democracy, he argues, rests on a decentralized marketplace of ideas independent of the government. In crisp, trenchant terms, Glennon shows how concrete practical concerns justify protecting admittedly harmful online speech—even speech that advocates violence or embraces hatred or apparent falsehood. 
   
   
   
  To safely self-correct, democracy requires open channels of political communication. Glennon calls on the courts to unblock those channels—to measure such speech against enduring First Amendment precepts rather than pliable international norms—and to protect the speech interests not merely of the government and Big Tech, but of all participants in the marketplace of ideas.

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  I Don't Want To Break Up – For...

  Dee Tozer

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  There are gender differences in how we behave, react, or respond in our love relationships. Hence I have written two books on the same theme – fear of breaking up and of losing your partner. Each book shows you the way out of break up mode and back into creating warmth again. One book is addressing male readers and a companion book addresses the other one, female readers. Read about my four step process to discover that it is the smallest wrongs that have caused the greatest angst for each of you. Learn how you can fix things following small daily examples.

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  Celestial Promise

  Hayley Ann Solomon

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  In this collection of poetry, written over half a lifetime, Hayley Ann Solomon focuses primarily on the pursuit of excellence, immortality achieved through finite life, love in all its forms, and social justice. As it waxes and wanes, the collection cycles through sequences of lyrical ballads, sonnets, elegies, haiku, snippets of nonsensical verse; all blended with a substantial dose of existential philosophy and social comment. 
  The collection covers a full spectrum, from the darkest psycho-social moments, to zeniths of absolute joy. The liberal use of consonance, assonance, alliteration, echoes and half-echoes, rhyme and cross-rhyme make for a style rich in sound-play. This, together with strong metrical awareness – very often iambic or trochaic pentameter and tetrameter – evokes a flow that is quite typically euphonic. There is therefore a sense of lyricism despite a broad diversity of topics and moods. 
  The anthology evolves to become a promise of regeneration, in synchrony with the phases of the moon, from which it takes its celestial title. 

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  Insights And Experiences Wendy...

  Wendy Joy Bakelaar

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  "Wendy Joy’s" is a deeply personal and inspiring memoir that follows Wendy Joy Bakelaar journey of self-discovery, healing, and spiritual awakening. Through her candid and heartfelt storytelling, Wendy takes readers on a captivating exploration of life's challenges, triumphs, and the thoughtful lessons learned along the way. From facing adversity in her childhood to navigating the complexities of her adult life, Wendy reveals how she overcame obstacles and embraced her true self. She explores the power of spirituality, intuition, and the interconnectedness of all beings, offering a message of hope and resilience. The author’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of forgiveness, self-love, and the firm belief in a higher purpose. She encourages readers to embrace their own unique paths, find strength in their inner wisdom, and trust in the divine guidance that leads us all toward our highest potential. "Wendy Joy" is a compelling read for anyone seeking inspiration, guidance, and a deeper understanding of their spiritual journey. It's a reminder that even in the midst of life's challenges, we have the power to heal, grow, and create a life filled with purpose and meaning. This book serves as a guiding light, offering support and direction to those on their own spiritual paths.

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