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  Upside Down - A Primer for the...

  Eduardo Galeano

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  From the winner of the first Lannan Prize for Cultural Freedom, a bitingly funny, kaleidoscopic vision of the First World through the eyes of the Third.Eduardo Galeano, author of the incomparable Memory of Fire Trilogy, combines a novelist's intensity, a poet's lyricism, a journalist's fearlessness, and the strong judgments of an engaged historian. Now his talents are richly displayed in Upside Down, an eloquent, passionate, sometimes hilarious exposé of our first-world privileges and assumptions.In a series of lesson plans and a “program of study” about our beleaguered planet, Galeano takes the reader on a wild trip through the global looking glass. From a master class in “The Impunity of Power” to a seminar on “The Sacred Car” —with tips along the way on “How to Resist Useless Vices” and a declaration of “The Right to Rave” —he surveys a world unevenly divided between abundance and deprivation, carnival and torture, power and helplessness. We have accepted a reality we should reject, Galeano teaches us, one where machines are more precious than humans, people are hungry, poverty kills, and children toil from dark to dark.A work of fire and charm, Upside Down makes us see the world anew and even glimpse how it might be set right.“Galeano's outrage is tempered by intelligence, an ineradicable sense of humor, and hope.” —Los Angeles Times

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  American Revolution Stories:...

  Ahoy Publications

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  Take a deep dive into the history of the American Revolution. 
  Are you a history enthusiast looking to learn more about the Revolutionary War? 
  Are you looking for a history audiobook that contains more than the usual run-of-the-mill facts about a specific historical event? 
  Do you want to learn about forgotten events and characters that marked this historical event? 
  From unusual heroes to lesser-known narratives showcasing courage and determination, this audiobook offers a unique blend of facts that shaped the events of the American Revolution. 
  In this audiobook, you will:Learn how the Culper Spy Ring was formed and what its purpose wasExplore the stories of Guerrilla Warfare in the South, along with the life of one of its most prominent actors, Francis MarionLearn who Deborah Sampson was and why she disguised herself as a soldier of the Revolutionary WarDive into stories of pain and hardship, exploring the dark days of Valley ForgeGain a deeper understanding of how the Battle of Saratoga led to the turning of the tideUnveil the heartbreaking tales of betrayal and loyalty on the frontier during the conflicts in the Mohawk ValleyUnderstand the significance of Benedict Arnold’s betrayalLearn how Daniel Morgan’s tactical genius led to an American victory at the Battle of CowpensTake a voyage through the tumultuous life and naval career of John Paul Jones, the commander of the Bonhomme RichardUnderstand what led to the Treaty of Paris and American independence 
  Click the “add to cart” button to expand your knowledge of this extraordinary historical event.

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  The Ten Principal Upanishads

  W.B Yeats

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  The Ten Principal Upanishads is a version of the Upanishads translated by Irish poet W. B. Yeats and the Indian-born mendicant-teacher Shri Purohit Swami. The translation process occurred between the two authors throughout the 1930s and the book was published in 1938; it is one of the final works of W. B. Yeats.

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  The Truth About Conspiracy...

  Sebastian Brunow

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  THE TRUTH About CONSPIRACY THEORIES
  
  From the power, danger, and fascination of conspiracy theories: Why people believe what they shouldn't believe. What makes a conspiracy theory? Where do the myths come from, who spreads them, and why? Why are some people susceptible to obviously absurd things, and what mechanisms keep conspiracy believers so firmly in their grip? Dive into the world of outrageous stories, discover the most popular theories, and find out what really matters when confronting invented and unprovable things!

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  Wells Hitler and the World State

  George Orwell

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  The German air power has been largely spent. It is behind the times and its first-rate men are mostly dead or disheartened or worn out. 
      In 1914 the Hohenzollern army was the best in the world. Behind that screaming little defective in Berlin there is nothing of the sort... Yet our military ‘experts’ discuss the waiting phantom. In their imaginations it is perfect in its equipment and invincible in its discipline. Sometimes it is to strike a decisive ‘blow’ through Spain and North Africa and on, or march through the Balkans, march from the Danube to Ankara, to Persia, to India, or ‘crush Russia’, or ‘pour’ over the Brenner into Italy. The weeks pass and the phantom does none of these things-for one excellent reason. It does not exist to that extent. Most of such inadequate guns and munitions as it possessed must have been taken away form it and fooled away in Hitler's silly feints to invade Britain. And its raw jerry-built discipline is wilting under the creeping realisation that the Blitzkrieg is spent, and the war is coming home to roost.

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  Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold The...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of The Lovely Bones with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold, a thought-provoking novel about death and the ways we cope with grief. It is narrated by Susie Salmon, a 14-year-old girl who has been murdered and is watching over her family from the afterlife. As her friends and younger siblings grow up, experiencing aspects of life that she never had the chance to explore while she was alive, Susie tries to live on vicariously through them, even as her father becomes obsessed with finding her killer. The Lovely Bones is Alice Sebold's debut novel, and remains her best-known work. It was adapted for the screen by the director Peter Jackson in 2009.Find out everything you need to know about The Lovely Bones in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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