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  William Turner: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  William Turner, English painter and inventor of the abstract: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  The Black Promise Land -...

  Tashlultum

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  In this heart-warming story, we follow the story of a loving father who, on the eve of his son's wedding, gifts him an acre of land - a symbolic gesture that sparks a captivating exploration into the rich tapestry of African American history and the quest for liberation and prosperity. 
  As the father and son stand on the lush acre, the father recounts the persistent legacies of resilience and hope forged by their ancestors in the face of adversity. The characters engage in profound conversations about the promises of "forty acres and a mule" and the Biblical tale of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, drawing powerful parallels that span generations and cultures. 
  As the story unfolds, the father soberly reflects on the historical injustices and land dispossession experienced by African Americans, highlighting the importance of landownership as a path to economic autonomy, vibrant health, and intergenerational wealth. Together, they rekindle the entrepreneurial spirit and determination that has long coursed through the veins of Black America, propelled by the belief that freedom and prosperity can only be fully realized once every family owns at least a piece of land, free from debt. 
  Through the intimate exchanges between father and son, their bond transcending time, "The Black Promise Land: A Father's Gift and a Legacy Reclaimed" inspires readers to embrace their roots, tap into the collective resilience that shapes African American history, and forge a new chapter of landownership and prosperity for themselves and generations to come. As the story culminates with the son stepping forward into married life, armed with the knowledge of his ancestral wisdom and an acre of promise, the reader is left with a renewed sense of purpose, determination, and hope for a brighter future.

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  Swapped and Frozen - Gender Swap

  Kinky Press

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  Where have all the innocent young women gone? 
    
  Andrew wakes up to find the horrible snowy curse of the Snow King has fallen over his kingdom and no innocent women left to sacrifice. The witch instead turns him into a beautiful young maiden and offers him up. 
    
  The Snow King accepts her and uses her as his maid, and more. More than one in the castle is allowed to take his pleasure with her. But when Andrew has his chance to defeat the Snow King and turn back into a man, will he even want to? Or will he choose to give in to the big man and start a family, instead?

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  Accounting for Slavery - Masters...

  Caitlin Rosenthal

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  The story of modern management generally looks to the factories of England and New England for its genesis. But after scouring through old accounting books, Caitlin Rosenthal discovered that Southern planter-capitalists practiced an early form of scientific management. They took meticulous notes, carefully recording daily profits and productivity, and subjected their slaves to experiments and incentive strategies comprised of rewards and brutal punishment. Challenging the traditional depiction of slavery as a barrier to innovation, Accounting for Slavery shows how elite planters turned their power over enslaved people into a productivity advantage. The result is a groundbreaking investigation of business practices in Southern and West Indian plantations and an essential contribution to our understanding of slavery's relationship with capitalism.

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  How to Read People Like a Book -...

  Christopher Kingler

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  Have you ever wanted to know what a person really thinks of you? 
  Do you want to learn how to deal with different personality types? 
  Are you tired of being made fun of by the first person who passes by because you are unable to read their intentions? 
    
  This manual provides a cutting-edge distillation of the techniques developed over the centuries by politicians, advertisers, criminals and other masters of their own universe. When applied, they can help you analyse anyone. This will allow you to connect with any personality type you want, forging friendships and social bonds that will last a lifetime! 
    
  The non-verbal component constitutes over 65% of overall communication. It is an indispensable skill in any situation or social class. 
    
  You will learn how to:Interpret the emotional states of the people around us.Express your feelings and ideas more effectively.Understanding the clues offered by choice of words.Avoid misunderstandings.Find out if a person is lying to you.Seduce a person (male and female body language in courtship have unique codes).Demonstrate greater assertiveness when interacting with others.Substantially improve interpersonal relationshipsUnderstand the subtle signals you are sending out and increase your emotional intelligence. 
    
  You will find shortcuts to connect quickly and deeply with strangers. 
    
  Reading people quickly, deciphering body language, detecting lies and understanding human nature is the best gift you can give yourself in order to improve any area of ​​your life.

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  The Russian Famine of 1921-1922...

  Sarah Willards

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  The Russian Famine of 1921-1922 did not occur in isolation; it was the result of a complex set of conditions that had been building over several years, particularly following the immense strain caused by World War I and the subsequent Russian Revolution. In the years leading up to the famine, the Russian Empire had been subjected to a series of crises, both external and internal, that would lead to an agricultural disaster of unprecedented proportions. 
  World War I, which had raged from 1914 to 1918, devastated Russia. The country’s military and civilian populations were ravaged by the conflict, and the war placed immense pressure on the economy. Agriculture, which was the backbone of Russia’s economy, was particularly affected. Many of the country’s able-bodied men had been conscripted into the army, leaving the fields untended and the production of food drastically reduced. Additionally, the war led to widespread shortages of basic supplies such as fuel, equipment, and fertilizers. The agricultural sector, already fragile, was further crippled by the lack of resources, leaving the country’s population vulnerable to the consequences of famine. 
  The Russian Revolution of 1917, which brought the Bolsheviks to power, intensified the situation. The overthrow of the Romanov dynasty and the subsequent civil war between the Red and White factions created further instability. The Bolsheviks, under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin, implemented policies that would have significant implications for food production. War Communism, introduced as an emergency measure, included grain requisitioning from the peasantry to supply the Red Army and urban centers. However, these policies were deeply unpopular and led to widespread resentment. The forced seizure of grain and foodstuffs left many rural areas without enough resources to sustain their own populations, further exacerbating food shortages.

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