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  Sub Culture - The Many Lives of...

  John Medhurst

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  A deep dive into the significance of submarines, across everything from warfare and politics to literature and film. 
   
   
    
  Sub Culture explores the crucial role of the submarine in modern history, its contribution to scientific progress and maritime exploration, and how it has been portrayed in art, literature, fantasy, and film. Ranging from the American Civil War to the destruction of the Russian submarine Kursk in 2000, the book examines the submarine's activities in the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, and in covert operations and marine exploration to the present day. Citing the submarine, particularly the nuclear submarine, as both ultimate deterrent and doomsday weapon, Sub Culture examines how its portrayal in popular culture has reinforced, and occasionally undermined, the military and political agendas of the nation-states that deploy it.

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  History of London

  Introbooks Team

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  One of the oldest cities with a historical span of about two millennia, London is Britain’s largest metropolis and also the capital of United Kingdom.  
  Situated towards the southeast of England, astride River Thames, London is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. River Thames splits London into two creating northern and southern halves. The city is lowland as it was built on the flood plain of Thames. London is home to most of England’s population. There are many streams and rivers than course into Thames. River Thames was earlier used for transporting timber and coal. 
    
  The City of London is the primeval core of London. There are four major zones that make London. Every zone has a different look and is branded by a specific architectural panache - East London, Southeast London, West London and Southwest London.  
  London has now grown to become one of the most important cultural and financial capitals of the world. Face of London is stained with terrorist attacks, plagues, riots, civil war, fire and aerial bombings in the past. Different times have added to the foundation pillars of London. There is a string of tales to tell about the historical past of London. 

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  Intermediate French: The...

  Lingo Publishing

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  Looking for a comprehensive, easy-to-follow, and FUN way to get beyond beginner French – and start speaking more like a native? You’ve come to the right place!  
  Get ready to learn this fascinating language, its history, and its impact on the culture we’ve grown to love in France! In this course, you’ll be poised to learn many everyday phrases, greetings, questions, travel help, and much more. 
  Discover how this language was initially developed, enrich your knowledge about its heritage and the cultural changes that brought new and different linguistic evolution, and then jump right into mastering its present use beyond the basics. You’ll quickly pick up on its present-day conversational French without becoming overwhelmed with dull or rigid exercises; the helpful reviews and self-paced approach are practical, keeping you intrigued enough to move to the next topic, fully understanding what you’ve just learned.  
  Are you ready to:Skip the tedious exercises that frustrate more than teach?Find out how to get around in French cities and towns with ease?Discover French literature and other cultural aspects of France?Become comfortable around other French speakers, handling everyday situations with ease?Gain confidence in online situations as well as one-on-one personal encounters? 
  You’ve likely completed the building blocks for this language; let’s move beyond and become fluent in everyday phrases, getting around town, eating out, and conversing with the people in France – or wherever you find this fascinating language spoken. 
  Assisted by skill-building exercises and a plethora of samples involving everyday situations, you’ll be speaking intermediate French with ease in no time! 
  Click on “add to cart”, and start your journey to mastering the beautiful language of France! 

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  Hear Ye the Word of the Lord -...

  D. Brent Sandy

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  ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award
  Long before the words of the Bible were written, God's communication through the spoken word rang out loud and clear. Jesus in particular commissioned representatives to speak on his behalf even during the time of his earthly ministry. And yet today we are a reading culture. It is easy for modern Christians to take for granted that the Bible was handed down in written form, but the way we receive God's message is far different from how the original hearers would have heard it. These differences not only shape the way that we hear God's message to his people, but they put us at risk of misunderstanding his revelation.
  In Hear Ye the Word of the Lord, biblical scholar D. Brent Sandy explores how oral communication shaped the ways that biblical writers received God's message—and even more importantly, how the ancient and modern faithful receive it through hearing. Filled with helpful biblical insights related to oral communication and constructive ways for modern readers to become better hearers and performers of Scripture, Hear Ye the Word of the Lord provides a constructive way forward for readers interested in exploring how we can better hear God's Word.

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  Why AI Undermines Democracy and...

  Mark Coeckelbergh

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  Across the world, AI is used as a tool for political manipulation and totalitarian repression. Stories about AI are often stories of polarization, discrimination, surveillance, and oppression. Is democracy in danger? And can we do anything about it? 
   
     
   
  In this compelling and balanced book, Mark Coeckelbergh reveals the key risks posed by AI for democracy. He argues that AI, as currently used and developed, undermines fundamental principles on which liberal democracies are founded, such as freedom and equality. How can we make democracy more resilient in the face of AI? And, more positively, what can AI do for democracy? Coeckelbergh advocates not only for more democratic technologies, but also for new political institutions and a renewal of education to ensure that AI promotes, rather than hinders, the common good for the twenty-first century. 
   
    
   
  Why AI Undermines Democracy and What to Do About It is a must-listen for anyone who is concerned about the fate of democracy.

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  For Britain See Wales - A...

  Joe England

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  Devolved governments have given Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland confidence and control over policy areas for over two decades. But their powers came into focus during Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to questions about the economy and control of funds across the UK.
  Now Joe England explores the possible constitutional meltdown of a divided UK and its consequences, reflecting on Wales's position as the poorest nation of all. As a constitutional crisis looms, this book contemplates a reimagined Wales and what that would mean for its people. This is the story of how Wales reached an economic and constitutional crossroads and the choices that must now be made.

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