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  The Italian City-States -...

  Harris Ropes

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  The Italian city-states emerged as powerful economic, political, and cultural centers during the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance. Unlike the feudal kingdoms of northern Europe, Italy developed a unique system of independent cities, each governed by its own political structure. These city-states, including Florence, Venice, Milan, and Genoa, thrived due to their strategic locations, economic prosperity, and the weakening of feudalism. Their rise laid the foundation for the Renaissance, a period of unprecedented artistic and intellectual achievement. 
  One of the key factors behind the growth of the Italian city-states was the decline of feudalism. In much of Europe, feudal lords controlled vast territories, but in Italy, urban centers gained power as trade and commerce flourished. The weakening of the Holy Roman Empire’s authority in the region allowed cities to assert their independence. Many city-states established their own governments, often ruled by merchant families or oligarchies rather than hereditary monarchs. This shift created a political climate that encouraged innovation, diplomacy, and economic expansion. 
  Geography also played a crucial role in the rise of these city-states. Italy’s position in the Mediterranean made it a central hub for trade between Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Cities like Venice and Genoa developed extensive maritime trade networks, importing luxury goods such as silk and spices while exporting textiles and banking services. The wealth generated from commerce enabled these cities to fund artistic and architectural projects, further elevating their cultural status.

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  Logos From Planet Blip - An...

  Claire L. Evans, Jona Bechtolt

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  This comprehensive design sourcebook provides a behind-the-scenes peek into the making of the Panic-produced video game Blippo+. Every logo and graphic element used in the game is reproduced faithfully, alongside notes from Blippo+ writer Claire L. Evans about the wide-ranging references that inspired the visual world of Planet Blip. 
  With never-before-seen designs for graphics that didn't make the final cut, technical details, iterations of familiar logos, anecdotes about the history of broadcast television, and tidbits of Blippian lore, this is a concise and vital reference for any serious Blippohead.

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  I Fear for this Boy

  Theo Fennell

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  SPECTATOR WORLD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022"I ripped through I Fear For This Boy like a train, snorting with laughter and delight as I rattled along, pulled by the power of Fennell's unique story-telling genius.... I can't recommend the ride highly enough." - Stephen FryThe heart-warming memoir from British jewellery and silverware designer, Theo Fennell.From the depths of financial despair to the glittering celebrity world of the rich and famous, Theo Fennell's journey has been anything but predictable. With humour, candour and self-depreciation, Fennell charts the highs and lows of his remarkable career, from dealing with hardened criminals to designing for Elton John, Lady Gaga and Madonna."A highly amusing - even glittering - romp" - The Guardian

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  19: The Musical - An American...

  Jennifer Schwed, Doug Bradshaw

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  19: The Musical is the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt, Inez Milholland and the other suffragists who fought to get women the right to vote - The 19th Amendment. The inspirational story of these fearless women is brought to life through jazz, traditional musical standards style, spoken word, and hints of gospel. Alice Paul and the suffragist's fight for equality have been re-imagined for a new generation with a poignant and uplifting message that will resonate for years to come. 
  Originally created and performed on stage, 19: The Musical has been adapted for a new medium to reach a broader audience through audiobooks. 
  Book & Lyrics by Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw, ​​​​​​​Music Composed & Arranged by Charlie Barnett

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  The Chronicle Of The African...

  Oke Ekpebe

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  In every child, lies the soul of a nation. 
  The Chronicle of the African Child is a powerful, emotional journey through the untold realities of growing up in the heart of Africa. Through moving chapters filled with raw honesty and deep compassion, this audiobook uncovers the silent struggles, stolen dreams, and enduring hopes of children born into a world that often forgets them. 
  More than a story, it is a mirror — forcing us to confront the consequences of neglect, poverty, and broken systems, and to imagine a future where every child is protected, nurtured, and allowed to dream. 
  If you believe in the power of change, in the power of truth, and in the precious light of every child’s heart, this audiobook will stay with you long after the last word fades. 
  Listen. Reflect. Act. 
  Because every child matters. Every story matters. And every soul holds the future of a nation.

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  Domesticated Volume Two

  James Domestic

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  In the second Domesticated instalment, East Anglian punk poet, James Domestic, is once again taking potshots at work, so-called-punk-rock, outdoor and indoor pursuits, aging, right wing lunatics, politics, feet, and himself. As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also find his trademark surrealism, sarcasm, and quintessentially British whimsy applied to animals, emails, food, and the power of music, alongside his idiosyncratic illustrations, and photographs from his murky past. 
    
  A man in too many bands to count, a solo artist, a vocalist, a songwriter, a DJ, a poet, a painter, and a punk. James Domestic failed miserably at school through the distractions of music, alcohol, and girls, spent his early post-school life between the chemical factory and the dole, and somehow now has a PhD. A square peg in life’s round hole. A face that never fitted. He couldn’t care less. Come along for the ride. 
    
  “A sardonic, sarcastic wit, a penchant for the surreal, and a dynamic pace” (Nathan Brown, Louder Than War) 
    
  “Words that bite, belch, and bleed in their brilliance” (Mark Grist, multi-award-winning poet and battle rapper) 
    
  “A unique collection of poetic ventures into the human condition, with humour, anger, and a canny use of language: inspired and inspiring!” (Dick Lucas, Subhumans, Culture Shock etc.) 
    
  “Relentless” (Attila the Stockbroker, social surrealist poet and songwriter).

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