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  Dispersals - On Plants Borders...

  Jessica J. Lee

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  A prize-winning memoirist and nature writer turns to the lives of plants entangled in our human world to explore belonging, displacement, identity, and the truths of our shared future 
   
   
   
  A seed slips beyond a garden wall. A tree is planted on a precarious border. A shrub is stolen from its culture and its land. What happens when these plants leave their original homes and put down roots elsewhere? 
   
   
   
  In fourteen essays, Dispersals explores the entanglements of the plant and human worlds: from species considered invasive, like giant hogweed; to those vilified but intimate, like soy; and those like kelp, on which our futures depend. Each of the plants considered in this collection are somehow perceived as being "out of place"—weeds, samples collected through imperial science, crops introduced and transformed by our hand. Combining memoir, history, and scientific research in poetic prose, Jessica J. Lee meditates on the question of how both plants and people come to belong, why both cross borders, and how our futures are more entwined than we might imagine.

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  A Russian on Commando - The Boer...

  Boris Gorelik

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  In January 1900, galvanised by the daring of the Boers in taking on imperial Britain, the young Russian officer Yevgeny Avgustus set off for the Transvaal to fight in the Anglo-Boer War. Like most of the foreign volunteers who flocked to the Boer cause, he ended up on the Natal front.
  Avgustus and his companions joined the Krugersdorp Commando, and their experiences in the field are portrayed in vivid detail. The central part of this gripping account covers the Battle of the Tugela Heights in February 1900 and the Boers' subsequent
  retreat. The immediacy of Avgustus's writing captures his trepidation and excitement as he approaches the battlefield for the first time, as well as his experience of life on commando.
  The keen eye of this foreign volunteer brings to life a turning point in South African history. Avgustus is a gifted writer, and his narrative offers both acute observation and thoughtful
  introspection.
  A gripping portrayal of human frailty and courage in the face of mortal danger, A Russian on Commando highlights both the strange attraction and the absurdities of war.

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  Narrative of the Life of...

  Frederick Douglass

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  Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave is a powerful and harrowing autobiography that chronicles the early life of Frederick Douglass, who was born into slavery and rose to become one of the most influential voices in the fight for abolition. First published in 1845, the book offers a firsthand account of the brutality and inhumanity of slavery, detailing Douglass’s experiences on plantations, his struggle to learn to read and write, and his courageous escape to freedom. With eloquence and moral clarity, Douglass exposes the hypocrisy of a nation that proclaimed liberty while upholding slavery, making this memoir not only a personal testament but also a foundational work in American literature and civil rights history.

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  The Story of Philosophy Voltaire...

  Will Durant

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  "Will Durant's The Story of Philosophy: Voltaire and the French Enlightenment" delves into the life and ideas of Voltaire, a central figure of the French Enlightenment. This volume explores Voltaire's contributions to philosophy, literature, and society, highlighting his advocacy for reason, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state. 
  Durant's engaging narrative brings to life the vibrant era of the Enlightenment and Voltaire's enduring influence on modern thought. A must-read for anyone interested in philosophy and the history of ideas.

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  Sunbelt Capitalism and the...

  Kirstine Taylor

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  The story of how the American South became the most incarcerated region in the world’s most incarcerated nation.
   
  Sunbelt Capitalism and the Making of the Carceral State examines the evolution of southern criminal punishment from Jim Crow to the dawn of mass incarceration, charting this definitive era of carceral transformation and expansion in the southern United States. The demise of the county chain gang, the professionalization of police, and the construction of large-scale prisons were among the sweeping changes that forever altered the southern landscape and bolstered the region’s capacity to punish. What prompted this southern revolution in criminal punishment?
   
  Kirstine Taylor argues that the crisis in the cotton fields and the arrival of Sunbelt capitalism in the south’s rising metropolises prompted lawmakers to build expansive, modern criminal punishment systems in response to Brown v. Board of Education and the Black freedom movements of the 1960s and ‘70s. Taking us inside industry-hunting expeditions, school desegregation battles, the sit-in movement, prisoners’ labor unions, and policy commissions, Taylor tells the story of how a modernizing south became the most incarcerated region in the globe’s most incarcerated nation.

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  Alpha Male Blueprint The:...

  Eric Holt

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  Unleash Your Inner Alpha and Become the Charming, Confident, and Powerful Man You Deserve to Be! 
  Are you tired of lackluster dating experiences?  
  Do you struggle with low self-confidence and understanding what women truly desire?  
  Are you ready to transform your love life and become the alpha man women can't resist? 
  If you've been plagued by a lack of success with women, low self-confidence, and a limited understanding of attraction, "The Alpha Male Blueprint" is your ultimate guide to dating success.   
  In "The Alpha Male Blueprint," you will:Unleash Your Inner Alpha: Develop an alpha mindset, embodying the traits of confidence, assertiveness, and charisma that make women chase you.Master the Art of Confidence: Build unshakable self-confidence that radiates in every interaction, allowing you to approach women with ease and charm.Decode Female Psychology: Gain deep insights into the female mind, understanding what women truly desire and how to create strong emotional connections.Become Irresistible: Learn proven flirting and seduction techniques that drive women wild, making you irresistible in their eyes.Navigate the Dating Scene: Discover effective dating strategies and make powerful first impressions that leave a lasting impact on women. 
  And so much more! 
  Don't let your doubts hold you back any longer. Imagine a life where you effortlessly attract romantic partners, exude confidence in every situation, and build deep, fulfilling relationships. It's time to take control of your love life and embark on a journey of personal growth and fulfillment by grabbing a copy today!

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