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  Conquistadors and the Columbian...

  Captivating History

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  Two manuscripts in one audiobook:The Conquistadors: A Captivating Guide to the Spanish Explorers, Conquest of the Americas, Cultural Exchange, and LegacyThe Columbian Exchange: A Captivating Guide to the Transatlantic Transfer of People, Plants, Animals, Ideas, Resources, and More Between the Americas and Europe 
  In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover the following:How the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean was used as a jumping-off point for Spanish expeditions;The details of many failed and few successful Spanish expeditions to settle the lands around the Caribbean;How the Portuguese came to dominate Brazil;Why the Portuguese dominated trade in the East;How Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztecs and defeated his Spanish rival for control of Mexico;Why Pizzaro met an untimely death after conquering the Incas. 
  In the second part of this audiobook, you will learn about the following:Japanese samurai who guarded silver shipments in Mexico in the 1600s;Catarina de San Juan, who began life as a Muslim girl in India and ended as a popular saint in Mexico;The immense amount of silver from Peru and Mexico, which fueled Spain’s Golden Century and led to repeated bankruptcy;American chili peppers giving some heat to cuisines from Hungary to Korea;Crops domesticated by indigenous Americans enabling China to double its population;Disease from the Americas making millions of Europeans miserable, including Henry VIII, Casanova, Ivan the Terrible, and Beethoven;The annual Manila Galleons from Acapulco to the Philippines creating the first global economy; 
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  Democracy and Its Critics: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Democracy and Its Critics, by Robert A. Dahl.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Robert A. Dahl.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  This insightful book examines the strengths and challenges of democracy, offering a comprehensive analysis of democratic theory and practice. It explores the philosophical foundations of democracy, its historical development, and its practical implications in contemporary politics. The book critically evaluates competing views of democracy, addressing both its achievements and shortcomings, and provides a framework for understanding how democracy can be strengthened in the face of modern challenges such as inequality, populism, and globalization. A compelling read for anyone interested in political theory, governance, and the future of democratic institutions.

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  Gather - Black Food Nourishment...

  Ashanté M. Reese

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  A vibrant new vision of food justice that celebrates Black food and recognizes the power of gathering to create sustainable, systemic change. 
   
  How can we create a world where everyone has enough? We can start by focusing less on lack and more on abundance. 
   
  In Gather, anthropologist Ashanté M. Reese argues for a new vision of food justice that centers the resilience of Black communities and argues that community nourishment deserves as much consideration as individual health. Highlighting four spaces of gathering―gardens, family reunions, repasts, and protests ―Reese offers rich, on–the–ground studies of the places and people who make up the food justice movement. From Black church networks and community farms to student protests, these studies illuminate ways we can challenge structures of power and nourish ourselves, body and soul. In a world of social isolation and unequal food systems, Gather offers a compelling argument for the beauty and political power of togetherness.

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  The Life and Times of Queen...

  Pearson Phillips

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  The reign of Queen Elizabeth II has seen huge changes in the lifestyle and expectations of peoples and nations. She has proved to be the constitutional monarch par excellence – while primarily a figurehead she has guided the concept of monarchy through difficult times, both national and personal. And even when her family has been rocked by scandals, she has maintained a quiet dignity. In this informative yet entertaining audio-biography, Pearson Phillips reflects on her life and times.

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  The Shocking Truth about Work...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  Work ethics are often viewed as the cornerstone of personal and professional success. They are celebrated in motivational speeches, taught in schools, and prominently displayed on office walls as guiding principles. However, beneath the glossy surface lies a more complex reality—one that challenges our understanding of what it truly means to work hard, stay committed, and achieve success. **The Shocking Truth About Work Ethics** delves into these complexities, uncovering the hidden truths about a concept that is often taken for granted.  
    
  For centuries, the idea of work ethics has been closely tied to societal expectations. From the Protestant work ethic of the 17th century to the modern-day hustle culture, the narrative has been consistent: work hard, and success will follow. While this mantra has inspired countless individuals, it has also created a culture of pressure, burnout, and disillusionment. Many of us are left asking, "If I’m doing everything right, why do I still feel stuck or unfulfilled?"  
    
  The reality is that work ethics are not a one-size-fits-all formula for success. They are shaped by cultural, generational, and personal factors, each of which plays a significant role in defining what we perceive as “good work.” In today’s rapidly changing world, traditional work ethics often collide with modern realities. Hustle culture glorifies overworking, while quiet quitting—a form of professional disengagement—has emerged as a counter-reaction. These contrasting trends expose the cracks in our understanding of work ethics and highlight the need for a more nuanced conversation. 

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  Silurian Period The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  The early history of Earth covers such vast stretches of time that years, centuries, and even millennia become virtually meaningless. Instead, paleontologists and scientists who study geochronology divide time into periods and eras.  
  The Silurian Age occurred during the mid-Paleozoic, and despite its relative brevity, the era developed some interesting features that promulgated life on Earth. Roderick J. Murchison, a British geologist, named a sequence of rocks after a group of indigenous people called the Silures living in Wales during the mid-19th century. Despite their absence in the Silurian Age, the name was bestowed to honor the tribe. 
  Murchison was inspired by close friend Adam Sedgwick, who named the Cambrian Age, employing the Latin word for Wales. In 1835, the two presented a paper together entitled On the Silurian and Cambrian Systems. Their separate categorizing systems caused a serious enough disagreement over chronology that the friendship ended bitterly. The alternative name for Siluria was Gotlandia after the Baltica island of Gotland. 
  What ultimately precipitated these subdivisions in the chronology was a “famous unconformity” on the River Onny in Shropshire. It indicated a natural break within “classic Silurian on its own home territory.” The timeline for beginning and end dates has remained imprecise, but the order of fossilized discoveries has proven correct. Joachim Barrande, a French paleontologist, geologist, and botanist, pursued the same issue in the Prague Basin of Bohemia. Studying the Paleozoic trilobite for a period of 10 years, his extensive work was published in his Silurian System of Central Bohemia. Altogether, he identified and analyzed over 4,000 new fossil species, producing the enormous Encyclopedia of Fossils, numbering over 6,000 pages.

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