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  Beyond Belief: From a leading...

  Katie Baskerville

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  A celebration and exploration of gossip, reclaiming it as a powerful tool for building relationships, sharing vital information and enabling women’s voices to be heard. 
  Tittle-tattle. Hearsay. Rumours. Bitching. Tea. 
  Call it what you will: the fact remains that gossip is entwined into our daily lives. From group WhatsApp chats to click-bait headlines, social media snooping to reality television, there is nothing more devilishly delicious, scandalous, and satisfying than a juicy piece of gossip. 
  All-too-often dismissed as the past-time of silly schoolgirls and bored housewives, there’s more to gossip than meets the eye. In today’s world of misinformation, where the voices and stories of women are being silenced, gossip has the power to shatter reputations and destroy credibility. Yet it can also be a vital political tool; a communication style that strengthens relationships and can even act a life-saving measure. 
  Tracing gossip’s roots from old wives’ tales and the witch trials to reality TV, whisper networks and defamation lawsuits, Beyond Belief asks, have we lost the ability to listen; to hear, and to believe women who speak up and speak out? 
  A joyous reclamation of women’s words, this book is for anyone who’s ever uttered the words, ‘You won’t believe this…’ 
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  History of France - The 19th and...

  Days of History

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  Step into a world of adventure, my dear reader, with this incredible journey through the 19th and 20th centuries of French history. 
  Here, you shall witness the rise and fall of empires, the birth of new technologies, and the many struggles of a great nation as she fought for her place in the world. 
  Meet some truly remarkable people along the way, from inventors and artists to leaders and visionaries, each leaving an indelible mark upon the land of France. 
  This isn't just any old history book, oh no. With vivid writing and insightful analysis, you'll explore the many facets of French culture and society, and discover what makes this country such a beloved and enduring place. 
  You'll delve deep into the events that shaped modern France, from the echoes of past revolutions to the dawn of a new age of prosperity and innovation. 
  So, what are you waiting for, my friend? Take hold of this book, and let the adventure begin. Whether you're a history buff or simply seeking to learn more about the world around you, this journey through French history shall leave you enriched and inspired, ready to face the challenges and wonders that lie ahead. So, come along and discover the many marvels that await you within these pages.

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  Soap Magic Part 3

  Kathrin Pissinger

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  Magic. Mayhem. Soap. 
  Who better to ask about soap magic than a psychic, right? Well, I'm not convinced either, but if the soap works on the magically inclined as well as on other people, then that's not an opportunity for me to waste. And this is how I ended up in a pile of pillows, with the psychic under me, over me, and pretty much all around me. And one day, an archaeologist might discover under all those pillows a position we haven't tried yet, but until then, this was more than I had actually hoped for. 
  So, well, the third part of Soap Magic gets us through all the things lesbians can do to and with each other, including, but not limited to, pillow sex. Also conains soap.

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  Mass Supervision - Probation...

  Vincent Schiraldi

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  We've heard a lot in recent years about the nearly 2.1 million people incarcerated in American prisons and jails. But what about the approximately four million more who are on probation and parole—monitored by the state at great expense and at risk of being sent to prison at the whim of a probation or parole officer for the least imaginable infraction? 
   
   
   
  Vincent Schiraldi was New York City probation commissioner under Mayor Bloomberg, supervising a system charged with monitoring 30,000 people on a daily basis. In Mass Supervision, he combines firsthand experience with deep research on the inadequately explored practices of probation and parole, to illustrate how these forms of state supervision have strayed from their original goal of providing constructive and rehabilitative alternatives to prison. They have become instead, Schiraldi argues, a "recidivism trap" for people trying to lead productive lives in the wake of a criminal conviction. 
   
   
   
  Schiraldi offers the first full and up-to-date account of these two key aspects of our criminal justice system, showing that these practices increase incarceration, have little impact on crime rates, and needlessly disrupt countless lives. Ultimately, he argues that they should be dramatically downsized or even abolished completely.

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  Andean Economies - Shaping...

  Anya Solace

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  Andean Economies explores the economic paths of three key countries—Bolivia, Chile, and Peru—that make up the backbone of the Andean region. This 3-in-1 volume traces how natural resources, policy choices, and historical legacies have shaped the rise and fall of economic fortunes across these nations. From copper and lithium to agriculture and tourism, the Andes are not just mountains—they’re economic lifelines that have brought both prosperity and hardship to those who call this region home. 
  In From Prosperity to Peril, the book examines how sudden wealth from resource booms often led to financial crises and social unrest, especially in countries like Bolivia, where inequality and political tensions persist. Chile’s economic journey highlights one of the most stable and market-driven economies in South America, marked by both praise for reform and criticism for inequality. Finally, Peru’s economic evolution tells a story of resilience—how a country historically plagued by instability and poverty transformed into one of the region’s fastest-growing economies in recent decades. 
  This comprehensive overview is ideal for anyone seeking to understand the forces behind economic change in South America’s Andean corridor—where every boom comes with risk, and every crisis opens the door for transformation.

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  Tip of the Spear - German...

  Robert J Edwards, Michael H...

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  A comprehensive pictorial study of Germany’s armored reconnaissance operations across all WWII combat zones. From the invasions of Poland and France to the advances on the Eastern Front and in North Africa, German tank and infantry units unleashed brutal displays of power. But it was the German armored reconnaissance that laid the groundwork for these stunning victories. In Tip of the Spear, delves into German reconnaissance operations through firsthand accounts, after-action reports, and an extensive collection of wartime photographs.   The author of Scouts Out, the first extensive treatment of the subject in English, Edwards delves deeper into the subject of German reconnaissance with extensive analysis of everything from tactics and doctrine to vehicles and commanders.

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