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  Who Owns The Moon? - In Defence...

  A.C. Grayling

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  Silicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for missiles. 
   
  The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth’s supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world’s superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new Space Race begins, A.C. Grayling asks: who, if anyone, owns the moon? Or Mars? Or other bodies in near space? And what do those superpowers and corporations owe to Planet Earth and its inhabitants as a whole? 
   
  From feudal common land, through the rules of the sea, to the vast, nationless expanse of Antarctica, Grayling explores the history of the places which no one, and therefore everyone, owns. Examining the many ways this so-called terra nullius has fallen victim to ‘the tragedy of the commons’ – the tendency for communal resources to be exploited by a few individuals for personal gain at the expense of everyone else – Who Owns the Moon? puts forward a compelling argument for a bold new global consensus, one which recognises and defends the rights of everyone who lives on this planet.

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  Boris Flies To The Moon

  Kerry Kennedy

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  Children's story book for up to 6 years of age 
  Suitable 0-6 years 
  A short story about a cat named Boris who falls asleep one night and wakes up on a magic rug. 
  Follow the adventure of Boris and his magic rug. 
  Introducing his cat family, Bonnie, Zeus and Pirate 
  A magical tale of what dreams are made of

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  Asylum - Inside Grangegorman

  Brendan Kelly

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  In 1814, the Richmond Lunatic Asylum at Grangegorman in Dublin
  started an extraordinary programme of asylum building across Ireland,
  aimed at alleviating the suffering of people with mental illness who were
  homeless, in prison, or confined in appalling circumstances.
  By the mid-twentieth century, Ireland had proportionately more people in
  'mental hospitals' than any other country in the world. On a given night,
  the number of people in Ireland's psychiatric hospitals was more than
  double those in all our other institutions put together: prisons, laundries,
  mother and baby homes, industrial schools, orphanages.
  What was the life of a patient in an asylum really like?

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  The Witch and the Wildwood -...

  Sarah Robinson

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  In the hidden shadows amongst the trees, tales of witches are whispered. What is it about the wild that draws us in and has captured our imaginations for so long? The Witch and The WildWood delves into stories of the woods as told through some of its most enchanting inhabitants: witches, fairy folk, and magical creatures.This is an invitation to find enchantment. And why not? Surely, we can all bear a little more magic, and a little more wild in our days. This book is an ode to the untamed spirit that resides within all of us—a reminder that there is magic in the air, ancient wisdom and beauty in the wild. Let's journey through the wildwood and her spells together . . . Prepare to: 
  Fall under the spell of the witch maidens, deer-women, she-wolves, 'wildalones,' and women of wild waters who sit in willow trees plotting delicious revenge. 
  Meet the real witches of the wildwood, and those who were tried for witchcraft. 
  Unearth the common threads that bind the wild woman archetype across time and its explosion of popularity in recent times. 
  Explore the fairy and folk tales of the witch that lives in the woods, beckoning you into a world where magic and reality intertwine.

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  Terrorist Attacks on American...

  J. Michael Martinez

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  Understanding the context of terrorism requires a trek through history, in this case the history of terrorist activity in the United States since the Civil War.  Because the topic is large and complex, Terrorists Attacks on American Soil: From the Civil War to the Present does not claim to be an exhaustive history of terrorism or the definitive account of how and why terrorists do what they do.  Instead, this book takes a representative sampling of the most horrific terrorist attacks on U.S. soil in an effort to understand the context in which they occurred and the lessons that can be learned from these events.

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  Combing Through the White House...

  Theodore Pappas

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  Read by the author. 
  Enjoy a fascinating and novel look at the U.S. presidents, the first families, and American history—all through the lens of hair. 
  In Combing Through the White House, you will explore American history in a whole new way, as you discover how hair has influenced the presidency and the public and private lives, personal scandals, and tragedies of the men and women who have occupied the White House. 
  You will go deep into the history of fascinating topics like:Abraham Lincoln's famously ridiculed appearance and the surprising role hair played in both his presidency and assassinationJohn F. Kennedy's connection to James Bond and how hair factored into his vast image-making and infidelitiesThe lush tradition of collecting hair as a way of honoring leaders, remembering our loved ones, and preserving their memoriesScientific hair analysis and how DNA has been used to solve long-standing presidential mysteriesThe connection of hair to the lives, loves, scandals, and tragedies that shaped presidents, first ladies, and the nation at large 
    
  This unique window into the past shines entertaining new light on the decisions, relationships, and tragedies that have shaped the role of the president and the place of the U.S. in the world. Whether you're interested in presidential trivia or historical mysteries, Combing Through the White House personalizes the past through an element of life we can all relate to—hair—giving you new glimpses into your country and even yourself. 
  The images can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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