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  The History of Australia

  History Nerds

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  Australia is often seen as a young nation, defined by British colonization and modern settlement—but its story stretches far beyond European arrival. Home to one of the world’s oldest continuous human cultures, Australia’s Indigenous peoples developed sophisticated societies, laws, and land management practices over thousands of years, long before the First Fleet arrived in 1788. This book explores Australia in its complexity. From its ancient human past to the upheavals of colonization, the imposition of terra nullius, and the formation of a modern nation, it examines how continuity and change have shaped the continent. Drawing on historical records, it presents a balanced and accessible account of achievement, adaptation, resistance, and survival. For anyone seeking to understand not just the myths of Australia, but its real history—from the deep past to the present—this concise book reveals a land and a people as untamed, proud, and powerful as the continent itself.

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  Learner Circle

  Tenzim Norzom

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  Inspired by storytelling, this woman entrepreneur pivoted her learning initiative into an ed-tech startup

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  The Prince (Hero Classics)

  Niccolo Machiavelli

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  Part of the Hero Classics series 
  “Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.” 
  The Prince is generally labelled as a cynical and overly pragmatic account of gaining and retaining political power. It is a significant deviation from the righteous meditations of Plato and Aristotle, which emphasise the goodness of human nature. Living in a harsh political climate, Machiavelli devised a more practical and true-to-life guide for leaders who cannot possibly be always good and just. For instance, he talks among other things about the importance to inflict pain all at once but distribute the rewards available gradually and in limited amounts. Besides, the idea that ‘the ends justify the means’ had never been featured in literature so prominently and openly before. Far-fetched at first glance, Machiavelli’s insights after some analysis starts making practical sense when every state and society need to maintain one thing – stability. 
  Although not idealistic, the text is undeniably valid as we can easily track the Prince’s features in the best and the worst political leaders of the previous century who are united by the amount of power they were able to exerts – from political heroes such as Churchill and JFK to fascist and communist dictators. In the modern world, The Prince is a viable manual of conduct more than ever with the intense demand for competitiveness not only in the political but equally in business and other spheres. 
  The text is also famous for being written in the vernacular rather than in classical Latin. What might surprise modern readers is that, actually, this peculiarity halted the text’s dissemination across Europe as most translations were still done from Latin. The text nevertheless has reached its audience and become one of the most recognizable and accessible reads on politics and leadership. 
  The Hero Classics series:MeditationsThe ProphetA Room of One’s OwnIncidents in the Life of a Slave GirlThe Art of WarThe Life of Charlotte BronteThe RepublicThe PrinceNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American SlaveUtopia

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  Thunderous Tales of the American...

  Holden Larkwood

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  'Thunderous Tales of the American Frontier: Legends Reimagined' 
  Are you eager to advance in your understanding of America's legendary past by immersing yourself in 'Thunderous Tales of the American Frontier: Legends Reimagined'? 
  Seeking a comprehensive guide that offers enriched tales from America's dynamic history? 
  Look no further! 
  This audiobook is your ultimate companion for exploring the depth of America's frontier legends, refining your storytelling appreciation, and engaging in captivating narratives. With this, you're set for an enriching auditory journey. 
  Updated for a fresh take on American legends. 
  Key features of this inspired collection: 
  - Profound insights into America's wild past 
  - Detailed exploration of frontier legends and myths 
  - Engaging storytelling strategies and reinterpretations 
  Our audiobook distinguishes itself through thorough storytelling, which is essential for enhancing your historical understanding. The tales aren't just retold; they're masterfully reimagined with depth. 
  Please note, this audiobook is an independent creative work and not affiliated with any official historical entity. 
  Crafted with a clear narrative structure and captivating language, our 'Thunderous Tales of the American Frontier' ensures smooth transitions between tales. Bid farewell to dense narratives and welcome clear, vivid, and enchanting storytelling. 
  Why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your audiobook, and embark on your journey through America's legendary past. 
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  The Yellow Wallpaper

  Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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  Edited with a new introduction by Aimee McLaughlin
  "The Yellow Wallpaper" by American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892, is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature for its illustration of the attitudes towards mental and physical health of women in the 19th century.
  What happens when a woman is pushed too far? Is she able to express her thoughts and feelings, or is she forced towards the expectation of behaving 'normally' again soon?
  A woman travels with her husband to an old colonial mansion after a nervous breakdown triggered by the birth of their child. Confined to the nursery and allowed only to breathe fresh air, eat well and rest in line with a regimented 'cure', she slowly begins to unravel at the seams. Her only distraction is writing in secret – that, and the woman she begins to see trapped inside the yellow wallpaper of the room itself.
  Isolated and breaking apart, she sets herself a task: to free the woman, and to become one with her temporary confinement.
  Charlotte Perkins-Gilman's 'The Yellow Wallpaper' presents a harrowing, disturbing account of mental stress, confinement and female turmoil - within which the only available solace can be found inside four peeling, sickly yellow walls ...
  Our new edition also features the sequence of poems "Woman" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
  "The gothic genre offers Gilman an effective mode of diagnosing contemporary culture whilst in tandem expressing her ensuing fears and anxieties. Gilman within this novella, gothicises the domestic setting, inverting the pillars of domesticity: family, security and understanding, in turn unveiling the dangers lurking behind the familiarity of gender roles within marital relations. The intimate first-person narration of the narrative serves to enhance Gilman's exposure of the oppressive forces of a male-dominated society, as she deplores her protagonist's inferior position in her domestic arrangement. The female narrator is encumbered by masculine superiority, undoubtedly dwelling in the middle of patriarchy. Embedded within her characterisation is the subjugated role bestowed upon Victorian women. Gilman projects derangement onto a familiar literary figure ― the middle−class wife and mother ― placing the source of this madness in the inviolate sphere for dutiful women ― the home."
  from the new introduction to The Yellow Wallpaper by Aimee McLaughlin

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  Arthur Miller: A short biography...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Arthur Miller, American playwright of the 20th century: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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