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  History of Colombia - An...

  Kelly Mass

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  Colombia’s history is marked by a rich tapestry of indigenous cultures and societies, which laid the foundations for the diverse nation that exists today. Long before the Spanish arrived in 1492, the region was home to advanced civilizations such as the Muisca Confederation, the Quimbaya Civilization, and the Tairona Chiefdoms. These indigenous groups thrived in Colombia's varied geography, establishing complex societies with sophisticated agricultural practices, intricate trade networks, and elaborate spiritual beliefs. 
  The Spanish conquest of the Americas brought significant change to the region. Following Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Caribbean, Spanish explorers began their colonization efforts. In 1538, the Spanish established Bogotá, which became the capital of the Viceroyalty of New Granada. This vast colonial territory included what is now Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela. The Spanish imposed their rule over the indigenous peoples, exploiting both the land and the labor of native communities, which would profoundly shape the future of the region.

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  HowExpert Guide to Sustainability

  HowExpert

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  If you’re eager to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle, adopt sustainable habits, and live in harmony with the planet, then "HowExpert Guide to Sustainability" is the resource for you. This handbook provides practical tips, inspiring ideas, and actionable strategies to help you reduce your environmental impact. Whether you’re just starting or refining existing practices, this guide covers every key aspect of green living, empowering you to make lasting, positive changes. 
  From adopting simple daily routines to implementing long-term sustainable strategies, this book offers a clear, step-by-step approach that’s easy to follow. Even small changes, like using reusable products, conserving energy, or reducing waste, can have a meaningful impact. Let this guide inspire you to take important steps toward a greener lifestyle, contributing to a healthier planet for future generations. 
  Inside, you’ll discover: 
  - Introduction 
  - Chapter 1: Building Eco-Friendly Habits 
  - Chapter 2: Green Lifestyle Essentials 
  - Chapter 3: Sustainable Food and Nutrition 
  - Chapter 4: Conscious Consumption 
  - Chapter 5: Eco-Friendly Transportation 
  - Chapter 6: Green Energy Solutions 
  - Chapter 7: Water Conservation 
  - Chapter 8: Reducing Waste 
  - Chapter 9: Sustainable Gardening 
  - Chapter 10: Sustainable Finances 
  - Chapter 11: Health Benefits of Sustainable Living 
  - Chapter 12: Sustainable Parenting 
  - Chapter 13: Building Sustainable Communities 
  - Chapter 14: Environmental Advocacy 
  - Chapter 15: The Future of Sustainability 
  - Conclusion 
  - Appendices 
  Whether you’re making small changes like reducing single-use plastics or committing to a zero-waste lifestyle, this book empowers you to make impactful shifts. Sustainable living not only benefits the planet but also enhances your health, finances, and overall well-being.

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  The Belt Cookie Table Cookbook

  Bonnie Tawse

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  A compendium of traditional midwestern cookies “along with the poignant and heartwarming stories behind each recipe” (Mary Bilyeu, Toledo Blade).  The Belt Cookie Table Cookbook celebrates the tradition of the cookie table with forty-one classic recipes from authentic Mahoning Valley cookie tables and cooks. What’s a cookie table? Funny you should ask! The cookie table is a tradition beloved by residents of Youngstown, Pittsburgh, and parts in between. It has its roots in a time when wedding cakes were far too dear for newly arrived immigrants to purchase. Instead, family and friends showed their love for a bride and groom by baking from scratch hundreds (sometimes thousands) of cookies and other small sweet treats to be shared at the reception. The Belt Cookie Table Cookbook is an international baking guide, including cookies from different cultures, cookies with different textures, spices, shapes, and backstories. Simple cookies, ridiculously indulgent cookies, experimental cookies―they’re all here. And most of all it shares the tradition of the cookie table, a heartfelt way of building community that has endured through generations.   In the tradition of the community cookbook, The Belt Cookie Table Cookbook is a must for any kitchen large or small, and a great gift for bakers and home cooks.

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  Ain't No Place for a Hero:...

  Kaitlin Tremblay

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  A deep dive into the groundbreaking and bestselling video game series The critically acclaimed first-person shooter franchise Borderlands knows it’s ridiculous. It’s a badge of pride. After all, Borderlands 2 was promoted with the tagline “87 bazillion guns just got bazillionder.” These space-western games encourage you to shoot a lot of enemies and monsters, loot their corpses, and have a few chuckles while chasing down those bazillion guns.  
   
  As Kaitlin Tremblay explores in Ain’t No Place for a Hero, the Borderlands video game series satirizes its own genre, exposing and addressing the ways first-person shooter video games have tended to exclude women, queer people, and people of colour, as well as contribute to a hostile playing environment. Tremblay also digs in to the way the Borderlands game franchise ― which has sold more than 26 million copies ― disrupts traditional notions of heroism, creating nuanced and compelling storytelling that highlights the strengths and possibilities of this relatively new narrative medium.  
   
  The latest entry in the acclaimed Pop Classics series, Ain’t No Place for a Hero is a fascinating read for Borderlands devotees as well as the uninitiated.

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  Confident Collector The: A...

  Kristine Kreska

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  A Practical Guide to Common Art Terminology and Developing Your Own Collection 
  Ever felt intimidated by the art galleries, the jargon-filled conversations, and the seemingly impenetrable world of fine art? The Confident Collector is your personal, approachable guide to navigating the exciting journey of acquiring art. Written by a seasoned Fine Art Consultant based in sunny Palm Beach, Florida, this book demystifies the art market, empowering beginners to build a collection they truly love. 
  From understanding common art terminology to developing your unique collector's eye, this practical handbook walks you step-by-step through the entire process. Learn the terminology, engage with galleries, understand auctions, and most importantly, discover art that speaks to your soul and enriches your life. Whether you dream of owning a single cherished piece or curating a diverse collection, The Confident Collector provides the insights and confidence you need to transform from an admirer into a discerning art owner.

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  The Garden Against Time - In...

  Olivia Laing

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  Named one of the most anticipated books of 2024 by the BBC, the Observer, Irish Times, the Guardian, and The Millions. 
   
   
   
  In 2020, Olivia Laing began to restore an eighteenth century walled garden in Suffolk, an overgrown Eden of unusual plants. The work brought to light a crucial question for our age: Who gets to live in paradise, and how can we share it while there's still time? Moving between real and imagined gardens, from Milton's Paradise Lost to John Clare's enclosure elegies, from a wartime sanctuary in Italy to a grotesque aristocratic pleasure ground funded by slavery, Laing interrogates the sometimes shocking cost of making paradise on earth. 
   
   
   
  But the story of the garden doesn't always enact larger patterns of privilege and exclusion. It's also a place of rebel outposts and communal dreams. From the improbable queer utopia conjured by Derek Jarman on the beach at Dungeness to the fertile vision of a common Eden propagated by William Morris, new modes of living can and have been attempted amidst the flower beds, experiments that could prove vital in the coming era of climate change. The result is a humming, glowing tapestry, a beautiful and exacting account of the abundant pleasures and possibilities of gardens: not as a place to hide from the world but as a site of encounter and discovery, bee-loud and pollen-laden.

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