Editora: Bluemoose Books
GHOST SIGNS is a blistering portrait, an eyewitness account of delivering essential food and medicines to the most deprived communities during the first months of the pandemic. This visceral piece of reportage is an essential document into the effects of COVID-19 and how it ripped apart the social fabric of this country after ten years of Austerity
Through the centuries, succession to the English throne has largely been dictated by blood. Children were born to the role, their destinies entwined with that of the nation. They would be raised with the expectation that they would eventually take their place on the throne and rule the land. But not all those expected to wear the crown completed this journey. Ashley Mantle explores the lives of several heirs apparent, from the Norman Conquest to the present day, who were destined to assume the throne of England but, for one reason or another, did not. You will meet such figures as Robert Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror, whose ineptitude saw him twice barred from the crown; Edward V, whose disappearance in 1483 still remains a mystery; Lady Jane Grey, the tragic Nine Days Queen; and Sophia, Electress of Hanover, who died months before her accession. Along the way we will explore the nature of rule to determine what was expected of an heir and how an heir was groomed in preparation for their ascent, as well as how the rules surrounding the succession have changed over the centuries.Ver livro
In The First Fleets, Benjamin C. Schaffer reveals how, contrary to widespread beliefs, the American colonies had a long tradition of independent naval defense decades before the Revolution. He demonstrates that Anglo-American governments established and maintained significant provincial naval forces and that the history of provincial navies illuminates broader aspects of colonial history and the colonies' ultimate break with the British Crown. Based on meticulous research, Schaffer recounts the sea-borne threats that American colonies faced from the French, Spanish, pirates, and others. He reviews colonial governance and the relationships between colonial governments and Great Britain. Highlighting Britain's scant naval power in North America, Schaffer demonstrates how the vulnerable coastal colonies undertook their own self-defense. Schaffer's study offers many fascinating episodes from colonial history. Establishing a navy was controversial in pacifist-minded, Quaker-dominated Pennsylvania. South Carolina deployed its scout-boat navy to pursue enslaved Africans who fled colonial capture. The first paper money issued in North America was an initiative to pay for a naval expedition against French Quebec. These and other episodes show the intimate connection between these little-known provincial navies and the major sociopolitical developments of their day.Ver livro
Gifts that Wow: Transform Relationships and Boost Connections ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations ⭐⭐ Are you eager to advance in your personal connections and enrich your understanding by mastering the art of impactful gifting? Looking for a comprehensive guide that encompasses all you need to enhance your relationships with special gifts? Your search ends here! This guide is your ultimate companion to deepening your understanding, applying your skills, and engaging in meaningful interactions. With this, you're set up for impactful connections. Updated for transforming relationships. Key features of this enriched guide: - In-depth insights into impactful gift-giving to enhance connections - Detailed explanation of creating memorable gifts - Effective strategies for selecting the perfect gift and making lasting impressions Our guide sets itself apart with comprehensive coverage, which is crucial for transforming relationships. Concepts are not merely skimmed; they are explored with precision. Please note that this guide is an independent resource designed for your benefit. Crafted with clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to confusing jargon and welcome clear, precise, and impactful content. So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and begin your journey to transforming relationships with gifts that wow!Ver livro
About the Book Many have compared the “Roaring Twenties” from the last century, to the 2020s of the 21st century. The new freedoms of this era (similar to 100 years ago) have caused disruptions, mainly as the Internet ‘flattens’ our world and accelerates outcomes that can be felt around the globe. One certainty, no matter how the new economic, political, and social structures will evolve, is the appearance of bad actors that will continue to use cyber warfare and cyber insecurity to their benefit. This book details in an easy-to-read format how we can best protect our “life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” in our new digital age.Ver livro
Marcus came to this secluded mountain stream to get his head clear, after finding his girlfriend in bed with another man. But his hope for silence is thwarted, when he sees a mysterious, heavily muscled stranger shift his form into a gorgeous golden dragon. Marcus has never been with a man before, but seeing the shifter's transformation sparks a desire in him he cannot fight. But is the stranger's power too much for Marcus' first man-on-man action? Can he play with the fire without getting burned?Ver livro
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The Twelve Keys of Basil Valentine is a widely reproduced alchemical book attributed to Basil Valentine. It was first published in 1599 by Johann Thölde who is likely the book's true author. It is presented as a sequence of alchemical operations encoded allegorically in words, to which images have been added. The first Basil Valentine book to discuss the keys is Ein kurtz summarischer Tractat, von dem grossen Stein der Uralten ("A Short Summary Tract: Of the great stone of the ancients"), 1599. The first part of the book is a discussion of general alchemical principles and advice about the philosopher's stone. The second half of Ein kurtz summarischer Tractat, under the subtitle "The Twelve Keys", contains twelve short chapters. Each chapter, or "key", is an allegorical description of one step in the process by which the philosopher's stone may be created. With each step, the symbolic names (Deckname, or code name) used to indicate the critical ingredients are changed, just as the ingredients themselves are transformed. The keys are written in such a fashion as to conceal as well as to illuminate: only a knowledgeable reader or alchemical adept was expected to correctly interpret the veiled language of the allegorical text and its related images. Alchemy.
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