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  Stormbound

  Irtika Kazi

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  n her first poetry chapbook, the poet talks about her growth as a writer, how she was encouraged, amidst uncertainty and fear, by time spent in different landscapes and by exposure to evolution, to the wide array of events that took place in congruence with art and writing. The poems in this chapbook are interwoven with diverse themes ranging from emotions to social concerns and slivers of mythology.

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  The Art of War

  Sun Tzu

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  "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu is a timeless masterpiece on military strategy and tactics. Packed with wisdom, it offers profound insights into warfare, leadership, and conflict resolution. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of power and to achieve success in any competitive arena.

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  Jackson - The Iron-Willed Commander

  Dr. Paul Vickery, Stephen Mansfield

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  Orphan. Frontiersman. President. The rise of Andrew Jackson to the highest office in America has become a legend of leadership, perseverance, and ambition. Central to Jackson's historic climblong before the White House—was his military service. Scarred permanently as a child by the sword of a British soldier, Jackson grew into an unwavering leader, a general whose charisma and sheer force of personality called to mind those of George Washington a generation earlier. 
  As commander of the Tennessee militia in the War of 1812, Jackson became "Old Hickory," the indomitable spearhead in a series of bloody conflicts with Creek Indians on the southwest frontier. Slight of frame with silver hair that seemed to stand on command, Jackson once stood down a mutinous brigade as an army of one. Then came New Orleans. Author Paul Vickery chronicles Jackson's defining battle and the decisions a single, impassioned commander made to ensure a growing nation could, once and for all, be free of British might. The hero of New Orleans infused America, for the first time, with a sense of nationalism. 
  Jackson was decisive and unforgiving, a commander firmly in his element. In his own words, "One man with courage makes a majority." The lessons of one extraordinary general endure. 
  Accompanying images are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  1999 - The Year Low Culture...

  Ross Benes

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  From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Vince McMahon and Jerry Springer, this look at the low culture of the late '90s reveals its profound impact and how it continues to affect our culture and society today. 
   
   
   
  According to Benes, there are many lessons to learn from the year that low culture conquered the world. Talk shows and reality TV foreshadowed the way political movements grab power by capturing our attention. Pro wrestling mastered the art of "kayfabe"—the agreement to treat something as real and genuine when it is not—before it spread throughout American society, as political contests, corporate public relations campaigns, and nonprofit fundraising schemes have become their own wrestling matches that require a suspension of disbelief. Beanie Babies and Pokémon demonstrate capitalism's resiliency as well as its vulnerabilities. Legal and technological victories obtained by early internet pornographers show how the things people are ashamed of have the ability to influence the world. Insane Clown Posse's creation of loyal Juggalos illustrates the way religious and political leaders are able to generate faithful followers by selling themselves as persecuted outsiders. And the controversy over video game violence reveals how every generation finds new scapegoats. 1999 is not just a nostalgic look at the past. It is also a window into our contentious present.

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  Tarot Mastery for Beginners

  Amanda Chamberlain

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  Do you want to learn how to read tarot cards or even become an expert? Do you want to improve your life or that of other people thanks to psychic tarot reading?Do you want to know the never-before-seen techniques contained in tarot mastery?If the answer is yes, then read on...The Chamberlain family has always practiced Wicca magic in all aspects and Tarot reading. Amanda Chamberlain with well over 10 years of experience in the Tarots decided to divulge all her experiences in this book.There are methods provided to teach you how to not only read the cards as you encounter them but also to make intuitive interpretations of each card individually as well as in their relation to the rest of the deck...Tarot can be thought of as a kind of language through which we can hear and understand divine messages.This communication comes through the individual cards and the symbolic system of the deck as a whole.Tarot for Beginners sets you up to learn this language with a thorough grounding in the key concepts surrounding the Tarot, including:- The origins and evolution of the Tarot as a divinatory art- A comprehensive overview of the Major, Minor, and Court Arcana- Tips for choosing your first deck and getting acquainted with your cards- Instructions for the basic 3-card spread and the 10-card Celtic Cross, two of the most widely-used spreads in contemporary Tarot- A step-by-step process for conducting Tarot readings- Advice on reading the cards for yourself and in love- Core meanings of each card in the standard Tarot deck- And Much More!

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  When Trees Testify - Science...

  Beronda L. Montgomery

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  This stunning cultural and personal reclamation of Black history and Black botanical mastery offers up lessons from the natural world shared through the stories of long-lived trees. The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. Pecan trees were domesticated by an enslaved African named Antoine; sycamore trees were both havens and signposts for people trying to escape enslavement; poplar trees are historically associated with lynching; and willow bark has offered the gift of medicine. These trees, and others, testify not only to the complexity of the Black American narrative but also to a heritage of Black botanical expertise that, like Native American traditions, predates the United States entirely. In When Trees Testify, award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery explores the ways seven trees—as well as the cotton shrub—are intertwined with Black history and culture. She reveals how knowledge surrounding these trees has shaped America since the very beginning. As Montgomery shows, trees are material witnesses to the lives of enslaved Africans and their descendants. Combining the wisdom of science and history with stories from her own path to botany, Montgomery talks to majestic trees, and in this unique and compelling narrative, they answer.A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company

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