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  The Lonely Voice - A Study of...

  Frank O'Connor

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  Frank O'Connor was one of the twentieth century's greatest short story writers, and one of Ireland's greatest authors. Lilliput Press are now delighted to continue our publishing of O'Connor's writing by bringing his seminal work on the art of the short story back into print.   
  The Lonely Voice is the definitive work of Irish non-fiction on the art of writing short fiction, and has long been held up as one of the greatest works in global literature on the short form. We are delighted to bring The Lonely Voice back into print with a brand new introduction by Kevin Barry, internationally recognised as one of Ireland's greatests short story writers, whose work - like O'Connor's before him - appears frequently in the New Yorker. Barry engages and parrys with O'Connor's writing, bringing about a meeting of great Irish short story writers from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and bringing this foundational piece of Irish writing to a new generation.   
  The ideal companion to works such as George Saunders A Swim in a Pond in the Rain or John Yorke's Into the Woods: How Stories Work and Why we Tell Them.   

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  Escaping America in World War...

  Editors Charles River

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  Though it’s often overlooked today, during World War II, the United States held hundreds of thousands of enemy prisoners of war, and the country was unprepared for the influx, despite the fact that only weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the government started detaining Japanese Americans and foreigners from Axis countries. Some camps, used for training Army recruits, were repurposed as prison camps, and the experience of building camps for the 120,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans was useful in building camps for the POWs. In addition to the Japanese, about 31,000 German, Japanese, and Italian residents were placed in camps.  
  	At first, there were few POWs because it took months for the American military to get ready to participate in campaigns. The first POW was a Japanese sailor who’d survived the sinking of his midget submarine at Pearl Harbor. The first German prisoners were survivors of U-boats sunk off the American coasts. There were also a few hundred German and Italian merchant sailors on ships seized in American ports (these sailors were interned as enemy aliens, not POWs). 
  	Soon, the prisoners came in waves. A sizable number came to the US at the request of Britain, which had too many prisoners and sent tens of thousands to Canada and the US. The first large number of enemy POWs captured by American forces came at the end of the North Africa campaign in May 1943, when the Allied forces trapped most of the vaunted Afrika Korps in Tunisia (then a French colony) and forced it to surrender. About 280,000 German and Italian troops surrendered. These were different from later prisoners; they tended to be volunteers, with many of them fervent Nazis (if German) and diehard Fascists (if Italian). They were generally confident of an ultimate German victory.

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  WELL-Connected: Transform Your...

  Crispin Blackwell

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  WELL-Connected: Transform Your Listening Experience Today 
  Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your expertise by mastering the skills necessary for effective communication? 
  Searching for a thorough guide that encompasses all the essential elements to elevate your writing and communication skills? 
  Look no further! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, applying your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this resource, you're set for success. 
  Key Features of This Enhanced Guide: 
  - In-depth insights into writing and communication skills 
  - Comprehensive explanations of effective writing techniques 
  - Proven strategies for preparation and skill enhancement 
  Our guide stands out due to its extensive coverage, which is vital for your success. Concepts are explored in detail rather than glossed over. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource and is not associated with any official writing or communication entities. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and accessible language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Bid farewell to complex jargon and embrace straightforward, accurate, and technically sound content. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to success in transforming your writing and communication skills!  
  Start your journey to elevate your writing and communication skills today!

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  Quetzalcoatl - The Mesoamerican...

  Kelly Mass

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  It’s a hard name to pronounce, but hey, it’s been the legend of Native American peoples for centuries. 
  Was it a man? Was it a god? Was it a white person? Or was it some animal or strange thing? 
  Quetzalcoatl is an Aztec divine being whose name originates from the Nahuatl language and meaning "valuable snake" or "Quetzal-feathered Snake." 
  "Quetzalcoatl, in its actual sense, means'snake of valuable plumes,' but in the allegorical sense, 'best of men,'" said Ixtlilxóchitl, a descendant of Aztec royalty and history expert of the Nahua people, in the 17th century. 
  Quetzalcoatl was related to gods of the wind, the world Venus, the early morning, merchants, and arts, crafts, and knowledge amongst the Aztecs, whose beliefs are the best recorded in historic sources. 
  He was also the Aztec priesthood's client god, and also the god of research study and knowledge. 
  In addition to the gods Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca, and Huitzilopochtli, Quetzalcoatl was just one of the most considerable gods in the Aztec temple. Quetzalcoatl's ally Tlaloc (the divine being of rain) and Quetzalcoatl's twin and psychopomp, Xolotl, the dog-headed soul-guide for the dead, are 2 other gods represented by the world Venus. 
  Apart from that, many people in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are convinced that Quetzalcoatl was the name for Jesus, who, according to their record, the Book of Mormon, came to the American continent. 
  In this brief book, we will discuss all those convictions, myths, and background stories, so you can be informed and make up your own mind.

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  The Uses of Delusion - Why It's...

  Stuart Vyse

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  Although reason and rationality are our friends in almost all contexts, in some cases people are better off putting reason aside. In a number of very important situations, we benefit by not seeing the world as it is, and by not behaving like logic-driven machines. 
   
    
   
  The Uses of Delusion is about aspects of human nature that are not altogether rational but, nonetheless, help us achieve our social and personal goals. Psychologist Stuart Vyse presents a lively, accessible exploration of the psychological concepts behind "useful delusions," fleshing out how delusional thinking may play a role in love and relationships, illness and loss, and personality and behavior. Along the way Vyse draws on the work of William James, Daniel Kahneman, and Joan Didion—who wrote about her compelling belief that her husband, though deceased, would soon return to her. 
   
   
   
  Throughout, Vyse strives to answer the question: why would some of our most illogical beliefs be as helpful as they are? The concluding chapter offers an explanation grounded in natural selection—the ability to fool ourselves, Vyse argues, has actually helped us to survive. In the last section of The Uses of Delusion, Vyse offers suggestions for determining when reason should rule and when intuition and emotion should be allowed to take over.

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  Elite Secrets to Boost...

  Orson Vexley

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  Elite Secrets to Boost Connection and Influence 
  A Simplified Guide with In-Depth Explanations 
  Are you striving to advance your career and enhance your understanding in order to confidently navigate the evolving landscape of influence and connection? 
  Looking for an all-encompassing resource that equips you with the essential knowledge to excel in the areas of communication and impact? 
  Your quest is over! 
  This audiobook acts as your ultimate guide for enriching your comprehension, applying valuable skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this, you're set for triumph. 
  Updated for the contemporary landscape of communication and influence. 
  Key features of this insightful guide: 
  - In-depth insights into how unveiling truth reshapes democracy and empowers citizens. 
  - Comprehensive explanation of the concepts surrounding influence and connection. 
  - Effective strategies for preparing for challenges and achieving success. 
  Our guide stands out with its thorough approach, which is critical for your success in mastering connection and influence. Ideas aren't just brushed over; they are explored in detail. 
  Please keep in mind that this guide operates independently and is not affiliated with any official organization. 
  Designed with a clear layout and accessible language, this audiobook ensures fluid transitions between topics. Say goodbye to complex terminology and embrace content that is straightforward, precise, and technically sound. 
  So, what are you waiting for? Click the BUY NOW button, claim your guide, and embark on your journey to mastering the skills of connection and influence!

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