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  The Notorious Edward Low -...

  Len Travers

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  Following the War of the Spanish Succession (1702–1713) a decade-long wave of sea-robbery plagued the Atlantic rim—often glamorized as the "Golden Age of Piracy". Boston-based laborer, Edward Low, left his mark on pirate history as the most vicious and sadistic raider of them all. Low's reputation, and those of other pirates, was crafted through newspapers and literature. Romanticized as anti-heroes and egalitarians in a monarchical world who had liberated themselves from the constraints of law and society ashore, these marauders came to enjoy an immortality bestowed upon them by generations of historians, novelists, and movie makers. That persistent gloss masks a more sordid reality. 
   
   
   
  Travers demonstrates that, feared as they certainly were, pirates were largely ordinary seamen trapped in desperate circumstances who, in the end, had little to show for their efforts. Contrary to popular portrayals, for pirates it was a time of radically diminishing returns, scant treasure, and increasingly successful suppression by state authorities. The Notorious Edward Low puts individual actors, from colonial governors to captains to common seamen, at center stage, and reveals how British authorities used new anti-piracy laws to reclaim authority over their fractious North American colonies—a compelling story with its own brand of true-life swashbuckling on the high seas.

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  Simón Bolívar - The Latin...

  Kelly Mass

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  Simón Bolívar, born Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar, was a prominent Venezuelan military and political leader who played a pivotal role in the liberation of several South American countries from Spanish colonial rule. Bolívar's full name, a reflection of the Spanish naming tradition, encompassed multiple middle names, highlighting his family's social status. His leadership and vision helped Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Bolivia secure their independence from the Spanish Empire during the early 19th century. 
  Bolívar was born into a wealthy, aristocratic family in Caracas, Venezuela. As was customary for the sons of affluent families at the time, he was sent abroad to receive his education. Initially, he traveled to Spain and later to France, where he encountered Enlightenment ideals that deeply influenced his political and philosophical beliefs. These ideas, particularly the notions of liberty and self-determination, fueled his desire to rid Latin America of Spanish control. Bolívar’s campaign for independence began in earnest in 1808, seizing the opportunity presented by the political instability in Spain caused by the Napoleonic Wars. This chaos allowed Bolívar and other revolutionaries to push forward their independence efforts.

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  Anger Management and Emotional...

  Emily Lans

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  Are your emotions controlling you instead of the other way around? Do anger and frustration interfere with your relationships, work, or personal growth? Anger Management and Emotional Intelligence: Managing Emotions, Mastering Life is your ultimate guide to understanding, controlling, and channeling emotions in a productive way. 
  This 2-in-1 book provides a powerful combination of anger management techniques and emotional intelligence strategies to help you stay calm, improve decision-making, and build stronger connections. 
  With practical exercises, real-life examples, and step-by-step guidance, this book will help you transform your emotional responses, improve your relationships, and create a more fulfilling life. 
  Master your emotions. Take charge of your life. Start your journey today!

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  The Last Dance - The True Story...

  David G. Stone

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. She danced for kings, seduced generals, and died before a firing squad. But was Mata Hari really the master spy history claims she was? 
  In the glittering salons of Belle Époque Europe, she was known as the most exotic dancer of her generation—a mysterious Eastern princess who captivated audiences with sacred temple dances and seduced the continent's most powerful men. But behind the jeweled veils and Oriental mystique lay Margaretha Zelle, a desperate Dutch housewife who had reinvented herself so completely that she fooled an entire civilization. 
  The woman who became Mata Hari was: 
      • A failed marriage survivor who transformed tragedy into triumph 
      • An international celebrity who moved freely between enemy capitals 
      • The lover of military officers from Germany, France, and Russia 
      • A woman caught in the deadly web of World War I espionage 
  Now, more than a century later, newly discovered evidence reveals the shocking truth...

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  The Other Ancient Civilisations...

  Raven Todd DaSilva

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  Discover other civilizations and cultures with rich and unique histories 
   
   
   
  Lesser-known ancient civilizations and cultures. Go beyond the popular stories of Greece, Rome, Egypt, the Inca, and the Maya, and uncover the rich diversity of people that are often overlooked. From the world's first peace treaty to daring expeditions across the Pacific, learn about twenty ancient and historic cultures from around the world that have had monumental impacts on our modern world. 
   
   
   
  A more nuanced look at the ancient world. The Other Ancient Civilisations looks outside mainstream ancient civilizations and cultures and delves into astounding finds unearthed at archaeological sites around the world. Discover the archaeology that sheds light on the secret stories of the Nubians, Olmec, Xiongnu, Minoans, Akkadians, and many more. Discover who they interacted with and how they lived, and what we can learn from them. 
   
   
   
  How archaeologists decode ancient cultures from what they left behind. Packed with summaries of current archaeological evidence, The Other Ancient Civilisations is an indispensable collection of fascinating stories and facts that have helped archaeologists change the way we understand history.

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  Awakening to Your True Self

  Zensho W. Kopp

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  In clear words, Zen Master Zensho W. Kopp shows us in an inspiring way how we can see through the deceptive nature of our concepts so that we rise up above our self-made limitations. Through this we transcend our identification with the unreal and reach the absolute reality of our true self. We experience a liberating transformation to a deeper and all-embracing universal consciousness and thus to freedom of the mind.

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