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  The Wayfinder - The Life of the...

  Daniel Slack-Smith

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  The Wayfinder tells the story of the life of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding President of the United Arab Emirates, and explores the key relationships, challenges and events that shaped his outlook on the world. 
  Extensively researched, it takes readers behind the scenes into the delicate negotiations that led to the formation of the UAE in 1971, and the gradual consolidation of the union that occurred in the often turbulent decades that followed the country’s founding. It also examines Sheikh Zayed’s responses to several major world events, including the British withdrawal from the Gulf in 1971, the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, the first Gulf War in 1991, the Iraq War in 2003, and the 9/11 terror attacks. 
  The Wayfinder provides new insights into the life and legacy of one of the most transformative yet historically overlooked political leaders of the 20th century, whose words and actions continue to have a lasting influence on the UAE, its leaders and its people.

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  Instrument of War An

  Martin Hicks

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  It is August 1863 and the Confederate Navy Cruiser Palmetto escapes from Charleston harbour to resume her career as a raider, hunting the shipping of the United States.  The succeeding months see her range the Atlantic Ocean before facing a wild passage of Cape Horn, as her Captain Thomas Grover steers his ship for the Orient, seeking ever more victims in his mission to cripple the overseas commerce of the enemy.Martin Hicks lives in Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire Scotland and began writing after a career in education. “An Instrument of War,” the sequel to “Palmetto,” is his tenth book, all of them set in the war of 1861-65.  He is currently working on the third and final book of the “Palmetto” series.

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  A Precarious Enterprise - Making...

  Scott McIntyre

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  “A Precarious Enterprise has all of the DNA necessary for future historians to fully understand the joyous and unexpected rodeo that was CanLit 1.0. It was a cherished window in time, and Scott tells of it with love and the ultimate insider’s POV.” — Douglas Coupland, author and artist
  		 
  Ever wondered how a publishing house works? Scott McIntyre tells all in this behind-the-scenes look at Canadian publishing
  		 
  Scott McIntyre has lived the story of Canadian book publishing. Beginning his career at McClelland & Stewart in 1967, he went on to cofound his own publishing house, Douglas & McIntyre, in 1970 and made his mark on the industry amid the country’s exhilarating literary coming-of-age.
  		 
  Becoming one of Canada’s largest and most respected publishing houses and among the first to embrace Indigenous issues, Douglas & McIntyre and its associated children’s publisher, Groundwood Books, published some 900 authors and 2,000 books in less than 50 years. For McIntyre, the authors always came first, and he worked closely with many important figures, including Doris Shadbolt, Wayson Choy, Richard Wagamese, Anna Porter, Will Ferguson, Douglas Coupland, Hugh Brody, Robert Bringhurst, Wade Davis, and Farley Mowat.
  		 
  Telling stories featuring a colorful array of characters who rebuilt the publishing world following WWII and anecdotes about how book publishing works, McIntyre touches upon the guiding philosophy and historic traditions still animating the industry today. More than the story of one publisher and his company, this is a first-person account of the buoyant period when writers, their books, and the companies who published them changed the nation.

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  Bob Dylan in the Attic - The...

  Freddy Cristóbal Domínguez

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  Bob Dylan is an iconic American artist, whose music and performances have long reflected different musical genres and time periods. His songs tell tales of the Civil War, harken back to 1930s labor struggles, and address racial violence at the height of the civil rights movement, helping listeners to think about history, and history making, in new ways. While Dylan was warned by his early mentor, Dave Van Ronk, that, "You’re just going to be a history book writer if you do those things. An anachronism," the musician has continued to traffic in history and engage with a range of source material—ancient and modern—over the course of his career. 
   
   
   
  In this beautifully crafted book, Freddy Cristóbal Domínguez makes a provocative case for Dylan as a historian, offering a deep consideration of the musician's historical influences and practices. Utilizing interviews, speeches, and the close analysis of lyrics and live performances, Bob Dylan in the Attic is the first book to consider Dylan's work from the point of view of historiography.

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  Hands United - The Collective...

  Ashley Kinstona

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  Embark on a Heartfelt Journey to Foster a World Brimming with Kindness and Generosity 
   
  Imagine a world where every hand extended is a beacon of hope, every gesture a testament to human generosity. "Hands United: The Collective Journey Towards a Kinder World" is not just a book; it's a call to action, a narrative that weaves together the essence of charity from the sands of time to present-day endeavors. This compelling read invites you on an inspiring journey, exploring the multifaceted nature of charity and its profound impact on humanity. 
   
  In the heart of this enlightening manuscript lies the understanding that charity transcends cultural, religious, and societal boundaries. Chapter 2, "Beyond Religion: Charity as a Universal Value", delves deep into the unifying power of generosity, establishing charity as a cornerstone of human virtue accessible to all. The journey doesn't stop there; as we wander through the pages, we uncover the undeniable psychological benefits of being charitable, not only for those on the receiving end but also for those who give. 
   
  From inspiring the seeds of generosity within our families to understanding the intricate legal and ethical ramifications of giving, "Hands United" serves as both a guide and a reflection of our collective capability to instill a culture of kindness. Equipped with resources for getting involved and further reading, this book is not merely a read; it's a journey towards igniting a global movement of charity, one act of kindness at a time. Embrace the call toward building a kinder, more compassionate world. Your journey starts here.

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  What Does Israel Fear From...

  Raja Shehadeh

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  A poignant, incisive meditation on Israel's longstanding rejection of peace, and what the war on Gaza means for Palestinian and Israeli futures. 
   
   
   
  When apartheid in South Africa ended in 1994, dismantled by internal activism and global pressure, why did Israel continue to pursue its own apartheid policies against Palestinians? In keeping with a history of antagonism, the Israeli state accelerated the establishment of settlements in the Occupied Territories as extreme right-wing voices gained prominence in government, with comparatively little international backlash. 
   
   
   
  Condensing this complex history into a lucid essay, Raja Shehadeh examines the many lost opportunities to promote a lasting peace and equality between Israelis and Palestinians. Since the creation of Israel in 1948, known to Palestinians as the Nakba, or catastrophe, each side's perception of events has strongly diverged. What can this discrepancy tell us about Israel's undermining of a two-state solution? And will the current genocide in Gaza finally mark a shift in the world's response? 
   
   
   
  With graceful, haunting prose, Shehadeh offers insights into a defining conflict that could yet be resolved.

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