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  The Book of Nonexistent Words

  Anonimo

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  The internationally acclaimed author harnesses his brilliant imagination and masterful storytelling ability to create a catalog of new words inspired by stories of real people in this wondrous book reminiscent of Italo Calvino's mesmerizing Invisible Cities. 
  How many times have words not been enough? 
  How many complex feelings don’t have a corresponding noun that properly describes them? 
  How many times has language left us like an archer without arrows in the labyrinth of our emotions? 
  Award-winning author Stefano Massini, a master of expression,, made a discovery that shot new life into his writing practice. To his surprise he found that the ancient rules of language were not quite as restrictive as he had long envisioned them to be. With so many emotions and states of mind missing modern descriptors and definitions, Massini stumbled across a simple but artistry-altering idea. Instead of compromising honest expression through perfunctory verbiage, he decided language was, if anything, a flowing palette of colors he could use to paint all things. Words are meant to be invented.  
  To reconfirm his belief in the magic of words, Massini returned to the wondrous mechanism that has fed dictionaries from time immemorial. If he could not find the precise word he wanted, he created one. In this delightful compendium, he introduces his personal vocabulary; every chapter mentions a new word that comes from a story about a real person, from Louis XIV to an American gangster. 
  The Book of Nonexistent Words is a beautifully illustrated collection of linguistic origin stories wrought from the mind of an internationally renowned storytelling icon. Massini effectively liberates our human capacity for using language creatively and shows how we can embrace storytelling to fine tune our way of being in the world. Massini encourages us to be imaginative; if the language in the dictionary cannot adequately match the reality of the here and now, we must create new words that ring true. 
  Translated from the Italian by Richard Dixon 

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  The Faded Map - Lost Kingdoms of...

  Alistair Moffat

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  Dive into Northern Britain's Dark Ages in "a book which gives a satisfying and convincing account of this little-known part of Scotland's history" (Undiscovered Scotland). 
   
   
    
  Modern communications have driven motorways and pylons through the countryside, dwarfed us with TV and telephone masts, and drastically altered the way in which we move around, see, and understand Scotland. Recent politics and logistics have established borders and jurisdictions which now seem permanent and impervious. The Faded Map looks beyond these to remember a land that was once quiet and green. Alistair Moffat's "tireless research . . . and commanding knowledge" bring to vivid life the half-forgotten kings and kingdoms of two thousand years ago, from the time of the Romans into the early medieval period (Scottish Field). 
   
   
    
  In this "fascinating" account, Moffat describes the landscape these men and women moved through and writes of a Celtic society which spoke to itself in Old Welsh, where the Sons of Prophesy ruled, and the time when the English kings of Bernicia held sway over vast swathes of what is now Scotland (Alexander McCall Smith, author of Dream Angus). Heroes rode out of the mists to challenge them and then join with them, and the faint echo of the din of ancient battles can be heard as he takes the listener on a journey around a lost Scotland.

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  Slave Girls: The Gallery Girl

  Louise Allen

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  Slave Girls, a new series by bestselling author Louise Allen, reveals a shocking modern-day scandal of County Lines - the single most dangerous form of systematic child abuse prevalent today. 
   
  This is the third installment in the brand new series. 
   
  Little Candace is growing up in a trap house. Her mum, abused by the local dealers and totally incapable of escaping her supply does nothing while her daughter is used as a mule and front for their business. 
   
  Completely unregistered, with no school and no one looking out for her, Candace is a ghost, living invisibly, constantly exposed to violence and horrendous, dark events happening in her home. 
   
  But she has a friend in young dealer Joey. And he has hatched a dangerous plan to get them both out of the grip of the dealers. It’s a huge risk. And time is running out for them both.

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  Swapped by a Bully - Gender Swap

  Kinky Press

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  Bullies grow up – and not all of them change. 
    
  Peter has bulked up since his younger days. A chance meeting with a bully from his past leaves him with no doubt he now has the upper hand. They step outside for one last brawl, but his bully speaks, and Peter is enthralled. He finds himself unable to deny his bully any request, and he learns humiliation all over again. 
    
  Peter is transformed by a single word, molded into his bully's every desire and expected to please him in every way. 
    
  PSA: This story contains a man who does not get his way – and one who does. One is not eager to become a woman and give it all, but the other is fully expecting compliance. And he will get it. There will be mindless submission to men with complete mastery.

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  A History of the Middle Ages -...

  Phyllis G. Jestice

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  This fascinating guide examines of one of the most important eras in history, the Middle Ages, spanning the breadth of the globe. 
  Often misconceived as a dark 'between-time' between the ancient and modern eras, the Middle Ages was in fact a period of radical transformation. Professor of Medieval History Phyllis G. Jestice gives a fascinating overview of this incredible period across the world, bringing to life the personalities, the technologies, the politics and the culture that defined this period in the development of the world we know today. 
  Includes: 
  The rise of ChristianityThe astounding advances in the sciences and the arts in the Islamic worldHow economic powerhouses developed in Africa and powerful states arose in the AmericasHow trade flourished throughout central Asia and China in the form of the Silk RoadsThe terrifying depredations of the Mongol invasionsThe crusades and other conflicts of Europe that marked a so-called era of 'chivalry'.

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  The Art of War

  Anonimo

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  Know yourself and you will win all battles.
  
  Dive into the enduring legacy of Sun Tzu's The Art of War, the definitive guide to strategy, warfare, and leadership that has stood the test of time. Written by a legendary military strategist over 2,000 years ago, this ancient Chinese treatise offers deep insights into mastering conflict and harnessing the power of strategic thinking in both military and civilian arenas.
  
  In this book you'll learn:
  
  - Know Thyself and the Enemy: Gain a strategic advantage by understanding your strengths and vulnerabilities, as well as those of your adversaries.
  
  - Leadership and Discipline: Emphasize the critical role of strong, disciplined leadership in guiding teams to victory.
  
  - Tactical Deception: Utilize tactics of surprise and deception to outsmart opponents and secure a competitive edge.
  
  - Achieving Victory with Strategy: Advocate for the supreme art of winning without conflict, highlighting the importance of intelligence and psychological warfare.
  
  
  The essential principles and tactical wisdom from Sun Tzu are still relevant for today's challenges in business, politics, and everyday life.
  
  Whether you're a leader, strategist, or thinker, The Art of War equips you with timeless strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals.
  
  Master the art of strategy, conquer challenges, and seize success—own The Art of War today. Don't wait—take the first step toward victory now!

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