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  Spanish Conquest of the Americas...

  Billy Wellman

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  The Spanish conquest of the Americas is a pivotal part of the history of colonization.  
  Christopher Columbus’s discovery, albeit accidental, of a new landmass turned the world upside-down. Beginning in the late 15th century, the kingdom of Spain spearheaded the effort of colonization, sending expedition after expedition to the Caribbean islands and then to mainland North and South America. Through violence, bloodshed, and conquest, the Spanish conquistadors were able to gain control of the rich and prosperous lands of indigenous American civilizations, laying waste to magnificent political and social entities like the Aztec and Inca Empires. 
  This audiobook tells the story of how Spain managed to conquer the Americas in the span of half a century, from the late 1400s to the mid-1500s. Although exploitation and warfare continued between the colonizers and the colonized after this period, the largest campaigns against the indigenous peoples were undertaken in this short time span, which is the focus of this audiobook. 
  This comprehensive guide will cover the following:Columbus and his expeditions, which encouraged other Europeans to start colonizationThe makeup of indigenous American societies, from their social hierarchies and complex cultures to diverse political structuresColonization of the Caribbean islands and the establishment of the Spanish West IndiesThe arrival of Hernán Cortés and his groundbreaking expedition into the Aztec Empire in modern-day MexicoThe conquest of the Maya civilization in the Yucatán Peninsula and the power dynamics between different power-hungry conquistador groups thereThe magnificent Inca Empire in the South American Andes and its conquest by Francisco Pizarro 
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  The Writing of Fiction

  Edith Wharton

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  “True originality consists not in a new manner, but in a new vision.” 
   
  Grab a pen and hone your writing skills under the guidance one of the greatest teachers of the craft. 
   
  Edith Wharton made her claim in the literary world as the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Literature. She is famous for her works of fiction, which include The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, and Ethan Frome. Breaking from this tradition, The Writing of Fiction sets itself apart as a distinctive work of nonfiction, in which Wharton pulls back the curtain to reveal the theories behind a great story. 
   
  The Writing of Fiction delves into the timeless questions of all aspiring writers: 
   
  1. How do I find inspiration? 
  2. How do I turn thoughts and ideas into words? 
  3. How do I make my characters seem real? 
  4. How do I write something original when so much has already been written? 
  5. How do I tell a compelling story? 
  Wharton offers advice specific to writing short stories and writing novels. She pulls insights from other great writers along the way and concludes with an in-depth analysis of French novelist Marcel Proust. 
   
  The Writing of Fiction is a chance to mingle with renowned writers and find your own voice. Consider it Wharton’s personal invitation to discover your own potential and jump-start your creative process.

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  Psychology of Politics The (The...

  Barry Richards

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  How do some political leaders capture popular support? What is the appeal of belonging to a nation? Can democracy thrive?The Psychology of Politics explores how the emotions which underpin everyday life are also vital in what happens on the political stage. It draws on psychoanalytic ideas to show how fear and passion shape the political sphere in our changing societies and cultures, and examines topical social issues and events including Brexit, the changing nature of democracy, activism, and Trump in America.In a changing global political climate, The Psychology of Politics shows us how we can make sense of what drives human conduct in relation to political ideas and action.

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  The Satyricon

  Gaius Petronius Arbiter

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  Satyricon (or Satyrica) is a Latin work of fiction in a mixture of prose and poetry. It is believed to have been written by Gaius Petronius, though the manuscript tradition identifies the author as a certain Titus Petronius. As with the Metamorphoses of Apuleius, classical scholars often describe it as a "Roman novel", without necessarily implying continuity with the modern literary form. 
   
  The surviving portions of the text detail the misadventures of the narrator, Encolpius, and his lover, a handsome sixteen-year-old boy named Giton. Throughout the novel, Encolpius has a hard time keeping his lover faithful to him as he is constantly being enticed away by others. Encolpius's friend Ascyltus (who seems to have previously been in a relationship with Encolpius) is another major character. It is a rare example of a Roman novel, the only other surviving example (quite different in style and plot) being Metamorphoses written by Lucius Apuleius. It is also extremely important evidence for the reconstruction of what everyday life must have been like for the lower classes during the early Roman Empire.(Summary taken from Wikipedia)

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  Beacon Lights of History Vol 2:...

  John Lord

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  Volume Two of the series, this book focuses on the leaders of the Jewish faith from Abraham to Saint Paul.  Summary by KHand

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  Reenactments - Break the...

  Tony Iezzi Ph.D., Melanie P....

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  You keep having the same argument. Making the same choice. Reacting the same way, even when you know better. You've read the books. Maybe you've been to therapy. But the patterns keep showing up: at work, in relationships, in the quiet moments when something small sets off something big. 
  There's a reason for that, and it has a name. 
  Reenactments are the brain-body-behavior patterns you developed in response to past experiences, both traumatic and ordinary. They run on autopilot. They shape how you interpret a comment from your partner, a decision at work, or a conflict you can't seem to walk away from. And until you can see them clearly, they keep you stuck. 
  Clinical psychologists Dr. Tony Iezzi and Dr. Melanie P. Duckworth spent 35 years treating patients with complex trauma, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions in hospital and university settings. They watched the same thing happen again and again: people kept repeating patterns they couldn't explain, even after successful treatment. That observation became the foundation of a new clinical framework, one they refined with real patients before writing this book. 
  In this book, you will: 
  Identify the specific reenactment themes (abandonment, control, shame, betrayal, and dozens more) driving your reactions 
  Use the Reenactment Decision Matrix to evaluate your choices in real time: approach, avoid, act, or pause 
  Work through a five-step process to break a reenactment pattern the next time it shows up 
  Build a personal plan for lasting change that goes beyond insight and into action 
  This is not another book that tells you to "just be more mindful." It gives you a concrete, step-by-step system grounded in clinical evidence and tested with real people in real crisis. The case examples are drawn from three decades of frontline work, not hypotheticals. 
  Reenactments is for anyone who is tired of knowing what's wrong but not knowing how to do something different. Get unstuck. Do different, be different.

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