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  Modern History - Insights from...

  Kelly Mass

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  This special deal includes 2 titles, which are: 
  Gilded Age: The Gilded Age was a period in American history that covered the late 19th century, from the 1870s till around 1900. The Gilded Age was a period of great financial development in the United States, specifically in the North and West. The time saw an increase of countless European immigrants, as American incomes were considerably higher than those in Europe, specifically for experienced workers, while industrialization demanded an ever-increasing common labor force. 
  Between 1860 and 1890, the quick growth of market led to a 60 percent boost in real salaries, which was dispersed over an ever-increasing manpower. The typical annual wage for a commercial worker (consisting of men, women, and kids) increased by 48 percent from $380 in 1880 to $564 in 1890. On the other hand, the Gilded Age was also a time of severe poverty and inequality, as countless immigrants—many from poor parts—gathered to the United States, bringing with them a high concentration of wealth that ended up being more obvious and controversial. 
  Dutch East India Trading Company: Did you know that the Dutch were some of the first who came up with stocks? They were also known for their gigantic fleet, their ships, their colonies, and so much more. The 17th century was a golden age, a golden century for the Dutch, who discovered how to go to the new world in Asia, America, and other continents to transport spices, minerals, and other materials. 
  The Dutch East India Company, officially the United East India Company (Dutch: Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie; VOC), was a mega corporation created in the early 17th century by a government-directed merger of many competing Dutch trade services.

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  The Great Dictionary English -...

  Benjamin Maximilian Eisenhauer

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  This dictionary contains around 60,000 English terms with their Portuguese translations, making it one of the most comprehensive books of its kind. It offers a wide vocabulary from all areas as well as numerous idioms.
  The terms are translated from English to Portuguese. If you need translations from Portuguese to English, then the companion volume "The Great Dictionary Portuguese - English" is recommended.

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  Liar's Circus - A Strange and...

  Anónimo

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  ""A brilliant, riveting, funny, terrifying journey into the beating heart of Trumpland."" —Liza Mundy, author of Code Girls 
  In this daring work of immersive journalism, based on hundreds of hours of reporting, Carl Hoffman journeys deep inside Donald Trump’s rallies, seeking to understand the strange and powerful tribe that forms the president’s base.  
  Hoffman, who has written about the most dangerous and remote corners of the world, pierced this alternate society, welcomed in and initiated into its rites and upside-down beliefs, and finally ushered to its inner sanctum. Equally freewheeling and profound, Liar’s Circus tracks the MAGA faithful across five thousand miles of the American heartland during a crucial arc of the Trump presidency stretching from the impeachment saga to the dawn of the coronavirus pandemic that ended the rallies as we know it. 
  Trump’s rallies are a singular and defining force in American history—a kind of Rosetta stone to understanding the Age of Trump. Yet while much remarked upon, they are, in fact, little examined, with the focus almost always on Trump’s latest outrageous statement. But who are the tens of thousands of people who fill these arenas? What do they see in Trump? And what curious alchemy—between president and adoring crowd—happens there that might explain Trump’s rise and powerful hold over both his base and the GOP? 
  To those on the left, the rallies are a Black Mass of American politics at which Trump plays high priest, recklessly summoning the darkest forces within the nation. To the MAGA faithful, the rallies are a form of pilgrimage, a joyous ceremony that like all rituals binds people together and makes them feel a part of something bigger than themselves. Both sides would acknowledge that this traveling roadshow is the pressurized, combustible core of Trump’s political power, a meeting of the faithful where Trump is unshackled and his rhetoric reaches its most extreme, with downstream consequences for the rest of the nation. 
  To date, no reporter has sought to understand the rallies as a sociological phenomenon examined from the bottom up. Hoffman has done just this. He has stood in line for more than 170 hours with Trump's most ardent superfans and joined them at the very front row; he has traveled from Minnesota to Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Hampshire immersing himself in their culture.   
  Liar’s Circus is a revelatory portrait of Trump’s America, from one of our most intrepid journalists. 

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  The Alamo - The Fight for Texas

  Nova Ashford

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  The Battle of the Alamo, fought in 1836, is one of the most iconic events in American history. Situated in the heart of modern-day Texas, the Alamo has come to symbolize sacrifice, courage, and defiance. To understand the significance of the battle, it is essential to first explore the events that led to this dramatic confrontation. The road to the Alamo was shaped by a series of political, social, and military tensions that spanned several years. 
  The conflict between Mexico and the growing population of Anglo settlers in Texas began with the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), which freed Mexico from Spanish rule. However, the new Mexican government struggled to control its vast northern territories, including Texas. In the early 1820s, Mexico encouraged settlement in Texas to help secure the region and promote economic development. Anglo settlers, many from the United States, flocked to Texas, hoping for fertile land and opportunities for growth. Over time, these settlers outnumbered the native Mexican population, and cultural tensions began to rise. 
  In 1829, Mexico, under President Vicente Guerrero, passed laws to curb slavery, which greatly alarmed many of the settlers who depended on slave labor. By the mid-1830s, tensions had escalated, as settlers pushed for greater autonomy from the central government in Mexico City, which they felt was increasingly distant and unresponsive to their needs. Meanwhile, Mexico’s leadership was determined to maintain control over Texas and prevent it from slipping into rebellion.

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  Let the Mind Settle – A Sleep...

  Whisper Mind

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  Are you tired of restless nights, racing thoughts, and the endless loop of “what ifs” that never seem to stop? Let the Mind Settle is your gentle invitation to step away from the noise and into a sanctuary of calm. 
  Created with the ADHD soul in mind, this soothing audiobook guides you through breathwork, body relaxation, and compassionate affirmations designed to quiet the mind without forcing it. Instead of battling your thoughts, you’ll learn to release the pressure, let go of perfection, and drift peacefully into rest — exactly as you are. 
  Whether your thoughts wander endlessly or your body struggles to be still, this audiobook offers permission to rest in your own way. Sleep will find you — gently, naturally, and without judgment. 
  A healing bedtime companion for every ADHD soul who longs for peace, softness, and true rest.

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  DARK PSYCHOLOGY SECRETS -...

  Lionel Parks

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  Continue reading if you want to learn how to dominate dark psychology techniques. 
  Have you ever felt that someone was dictating how you lived, behaved, and thought about things differently than before you met them, but you didn't know why? 
  Dark psychology studies the human condition and its relationship to the psychological nature of people who target and prey on others for control. It is the manipulation of another person's thoughts and behavior; it is an art and science of mind manipulation and control. 
  Some of the highlights include:Learn how advertisers, politicians, and others benefit from dark psychology.Learn about the various types of manipulation, who employ them, and what they hope to gain from using dark psychology techniques.Please read about how the narcissistic personality, one of the personalities in the Dark Triad, believes they are superior to everyone else and the underlying reasons they feel this way and treat others poorly.What is covert emotional manipulation (CEM), and what types of manipulation are used by those who use CEM techniques?What are charisma and seduction, and how do they differ?Learn about vampire energy. Who has it and how they use it 
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