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  Whack Job - A History of Axe Murder

  Rachel McCarthy James

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  A brilliant and bloody examination of the axe's foundational role in human history, from prehistoric violence, to war and executions, to newspaper headlines and popular culture.For as long as the axe has been in our hands, we have used it to kill.Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology—one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as early humans used the axe to chop down trees, hunt for food, and whittle tools, they also used it to murder. Over time, this particular use has endured: as the axe evolved over centuries to fit the needs of new agricultural, architectural, and social development, so have our lethal uses for it.Whack Job is the story of the axe, first as a convenient danger and then an anachronism, as told through the murders it has been employed in throughout history: from the first axe murder nearly half a million years ago, to the brutal harnessing of the axe in warfare, to its use in King Henry VIII's favorite method of execution, to Lizzie Borden and the birth of modern pop culture. Whack Job sheds brilliant light on this familiar implement, this most human of weapons. This is a critical examination of violence, an exploration of how technology shapes human conflict, the cruel and sacred rituals of execution and battle, and the ways humanity fits even the most savage impulses into narratives of the past and present.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  All In: How we build a country...

  Lisa Nandy

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  ‘A persuasive manifesto for a better Britain.’ Observer Book of the Day 
  Britain needs a fresh start. This timely book by one of the stars of the new government shows how to achieve it. 
  In this brilliant and accessible intervention, Lisa Nandy reveals how Britain can leave behind the mess in which we find ourselves. All In charts a course towards a fairer, more equal, more prosperous country by drawing on the greatest asset we have – each other. 
  Rapid global changes, political division and economic crisis have left Britain reeling. For decades, large swathes of the country have been shut out, condemned to low productivity, underinvestment and managed decline, and stripped of their voice. With most major cities now beset with high housing costs, air pollution and congestion, even the ‘winners’ are losing. 
  All In shows how, by handing power and resources to people with a stake in the outcome, Britain can draw on the talent, assets and potential in every part of the country and start firing on all cylinders again. Finding strength rather than fear in our differences, it reimagines the relationship between people and government so that all of us can play our part in meeting the challenges of our age and rebuilding Britain the only way that works – together. 
  Lucid, clear-eyed and hopeful, this book sets out how we restore values, energy and direction to our politics and offers a glimpse of the alternative future that remains within our grasp. 
  Nandy's autobiography is a personal exploration of the process of political change, offering a best case scenario for a united, prosperous Britain. Drawing on history and economics, she presents a compelling vision for the 21st century. 
  For fans of Wes Streeting (One Boy, Two Bills and a Fry Up), Gordon Brown (My Life, Our Times), Jess Phillips (Truth to Power), Chris Bryant (Code of Conduct), and Sebastian Payne (Broken Heartlands). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Exploring the Quirky Science...

  Ronan Ashcombe

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  Exploring the Quirky Science Behind Love and Lust 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you ready to delve into the fascinating world of human emotions and understand the science of attraction and desire? 
  Searching for a comprehensive resource that unveils the essential elements of love and lust through the lens of science? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This guide serves as your ultimate companion for enhancing your understanding, applying newfound knowledge, and engaging with interactive content. With this guide in hand, you're all set to embark on your journey. 
  Updated to reflect the latest research and insights in the realm of human motivation. 
  Key features of this insightful guide: 
  - In-depth explorations of the science behind love and attraction 
  - Detailed explanations of the psychological factors influencing desire 
  - Effective strategies for understanding and navigating relationship dynamics 
  Our guide stands out with its thorough coverage, which is crucial for grasping the complexities of love and lust. Concepts are not just touched upon; they are explored in detail with clarity and precision. 
  Structured with clarity and presented in accessible language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say farewell to convoluted jargon and embrace clear, accurate, and engaging content. 
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  The Thicket's Prodigy - The...

  Ronald Brock

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  The 3:15 train left Polk County on September 2, 1930, carrying a most extraordinary passenger. Eugene H “Gene” Brock, a genius of the type about whom astounding stories are told, was leaving East Texas – one of the country’s most backward impoverished areas. 
  His destination – Texas Technological College. 
  What Gene didn’t know was one day he would achieve a unique status, one attained by only a most select few – as an internationally acknowledge expert in two of science’s newest fields: nuclear energy relating to fission and the bomb that ended World War II, and high-powered computer systems – the likes of which put a man on the Moon. 
  Gene’s story is brought to life by his son, Ronald, and has humble beginnings in Texas’ “Big Thicket.” It follows the young Gene, born a fifth-generation progeny of East Texas subsistence farmers, and the hardships he endured through the Great Depression which kept him homeless for much of the time he was earning his degree in mathematics and physics. 
  A burning desire to master new challenges led Gene to Los Alamos and a pivotal role in redesigning the Manhattan Project’s atomic bomb. But one scientific challenge wasn’t enough. Gene became an acknowledged expert when computers evolved into another scientific discovery of significant importance. 
  Once again sought after by the federal government, Gene received a congressional appointment to serve as Director of Computation and Analysis in NASA’s manned spaceflight project – the project that enabled Neil Armstrong’s walk on the Moon. 
  As a fitting epilogue to his father’s extraordinary story, the author tells of his own key role in another scientific adaptation when the technology of the World Wide Web was introduced and became known across the globe as the Internet. And the term “startup company” became the scientific phenomenon of the 1990s. 
   

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  The Order of Things - A Memoir...

  Sarah Gormley

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  Sometimes nothing is more unexpected than joy.What happens when a marketing executive leaves San Francisco to care for her dying mother on their family farm in Ohio? A Hallmark heroine would fall in love with her high school sweetheart during a snowstorm—but this is no Hallmark movie. Sarah Gormley spent most of her life trying to outrun the persistent self-loathing that plagued her from childhood, convinced that self-worth was something she had to earn by doing rather than being. When she returned to Salt Creek Farm at age forty-five, Gormley had no idea that detaching from the success she believed defined her, untangling the complicated relationship with her mother, and continuing the hard work of therapy would lead to a wildly transformed life. Told with exceptional candor and humor, The Order of Things is a story about how one woman learned to let go of the patterns of her past to create a future she never imagined.

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  40 Game Changers in World...

  Patrick Marcus

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  Unlock the Giants of History: Unveil Their Extraordinary Stories 
  Are you yearning to delve into the monumental lives of history's titans without drowning in information overload? Look no further. 
  Meet the Masters of History in Series 1 (with Series 2 awaiting):Thomas Edison (Nikola Tesla)Sigmund Freud (Carl Jung)Julius Caesar (Marcus Aurelius)Jesus Christ (Prophet Muhammad)Sir John Franklin (Roald Amundsen)Sun Tzu (Miyamoto Musashi)Genghis Khan (Napoleon)Leif Erikson (Ragnar Lothbrok)Mahatma Gandhi (Nelson Mandela)Joan of Arc (Anne Frank)Charles Ponzi (Frank Abagnale)Fyodor Dostoevsky (Victor E. Frankl)Isaac Newton (Charles Darwin)Albert Einstein (Georges Lemaître)Leonardo Da Vinci (Michelangelo)Cleopatra (Marie Curie)Socrates (Plato)Mozart (Beethoven)Emmeline Pankhurst (Rosa Parks)Gautama Buddha (Lucifer) 
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