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  Willem Jansz: A short biography...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Willem Jansz, Dutch explorer and discoverer of Australia: 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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  Special Powers: Civil War...

  James Durney

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  The untold story of Ireland's forgotten prisoners. In the shadow of civil war, over 5,500 republican prisoners found themselves trapped behind the wire at Newbridge Barracks and the Curragh internment camps — imprisoned by former comrades who had once fought alongside them against the British. There, they discovered a bitter truth and a regime that answered defiance with execution and brutality. Their old allies in the Free State forces proved far more ruthless captors than their colonial predecessors had ever been. While no prisoners had died under British custody during the War of Independence, over two dozen internees would lose their lives at the hands of their ex-brothers-in-arms. Among the internees were men who would make their mark on Irish history, including unrepentant republicans and writers such as Ernie O'Malley and Peadar O'Donnell, as well as Seán Lemass, future Taoiseach, and John Higgins, the father of President Michael D. Higgins. Despite the harsh realities of camp life, the prisoners' spirit remained unbroken. Two legendary escapes followed — 112 men tunnelling to freedom out of Newbridge Barracks, then 71 more from Tintown Camp. The internees staged Ireland's largest hunger strike and maintained their resistance even as their captors' brutality reached the highest levels of government. Drawing on primary sources and firsthand accounts, historian James Durney reveals how the final battles of the Civil War were fought not on battlefields, but in the jails and camps where former comrades became bitter enemies — a dark chapter in Irish history that has remained hidden for too long.

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  From Henry IV To Richard III AD...

  Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett

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  Step into the madcap medieval world of A Comic History of England, Book IV, where Gilbert Abbott à Beckett turns the tumultuous era of Henry IV to Richard III into a sidesplitting spectacle! From bumbling nobles to scheming kings, this uproarious volume skewers the Wars of the Roses, royal blunders, and the rise of the Tudors. It also explores Joan of Arc, and the truly astonishing Jacqueline of Hainault, a woman far more impressive than any English monarch. 
  Whether it’s Henry VI’s hapless reign, Edward IV’s dramatic escapades, or Richard III’s infamous legacy, à Beckett proves that history’s darkest dramas are also its funniest.  
  Perfect for fans of satire, history lovers with a sense of humor, or anyone who enjoys seeing pompous monarchs taken down a peg, this standalone volume delivers laughter alongside the Lancasters and Yorks, as they fight over the the princes in the tower and  theendless succession of pretenders to the throne, while also pretending to the throne of France once England was in hand. 
  After all, why should history be serious when it’s this absurd?

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  Notes From The Alchemist - 85...

  M Salek

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  Discover 85 insights about living your life well! 
  If you are a fan of Paulo Coelho or The Alchemist, or even if you just enjoy parables or are passionate about personal growth and self care, this book is for you. Get your copy now to get started. 
  LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE THROUGH LIFE'S JOURNEY BETTER. 
  This book can help you:Develop more self awarenessCultivate inner peace and self loveHelp develop self-care habitsInspire self actualizationDevelop your spiritualityDeal with life’s challenges betterHelp you think deeper about what matters in lifeAnd a whole lot more. 
  There are lots of reasons why it will be a smart idea for you to get this book, but those are just some of the main ones. 
  Get more insights into Coelho’s famous parable, including practical tips on how to actually use them to improve your life! 
  Side note: If you loved Paulo Coelho’s "The Alchemist" (of if you’re even just a fan of self improvement), this is a must-read. 
  Who is this book for:Anyone who is passionate about personal growth and developmentAnyone interested in spiritualityAnyone interested in self-awareness and actualizationAnyone studying The Alchemist (this can act as a great The alchemist book summary and study guide)Fans of Paulo Coelho’s inspirations, ideas & books (if that’s you, you will especially love the Paulo Coelho quotes!) 
  If you fit one or more of the above descriptions, this book is for you. 
  Learn about life, mindset, failure, success, and growth from one of the greatest parables ever written. This is a must-read for any and all personal growth enthusiast, or anyone who wants to improve their life. 
  Get your copy now to get started.

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  The Chandogya Upanishad 101 - a...

  Matthew Barnes

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  Struggling to understand what life is all about? Why you are here, the reason for it all, the goal? 
  If so, the answers you are searching for may lie within this cherished work.  
  Dr. Matthew Barnes, chemist, biochemist, doctor, and bestselling author of The Emerald Tablet 101, The Bhagavad Gita 101, and The Tao Te Ching 101 presents his interpretation of the second of ten primary Hindu Upanishads, and he does so in a way that is powerful, yet unusually simple, straightforward, and easy to absorb. 
  In this work, you’ll learn:about the journey the Hindus believe we are all on, and what lies at the end.the purpose of our obstacles. (This explanation alone is worth the price of admission.)what made the difference for the Jesuses, Buddhas, and Muhammads of this world, and how you can become one of them. 
  “In the whole world, there is no study so beneficial and so elevating as that of the Upanishads. It has been the solace of my life. It will be the solace of my death.” -Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher. 
  Don’t just read this book, embody its teachings. Do so and another world of perception, and meaning, awaits. You will never experience another ordinary moment again. 
  What are you waiting for? 
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  Ratels on the Lomba - The Story...

  Leopold Scholtz

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  “We destroyed a whole enemy brigade (47 Brigade) on the Lomba. History will prove it to be one of the most glorious and successful actions that South African forces ever took part in.” – General Jannie Geldenhuys, as quoted in Cuito Cuanavale 
   
  On 3 October 1987 Charlie Squadron – the iron fist of 61 Mechanised Battalion Group – led the way in a decisive battle on the Lomba River in southern Angola, as part of the South African Defence Force’s Operation Moduler.  
  Although SADF tactical doctrine dictated that the tanks of the Angolan 47 Brigade be countered with tanks, the young conscripts of Charlie Squadron were forced to face their enemy in vastly inferior Ratels, significantly handicapped by the vehicles’ thin armour and low-velocity guns. Not only were they facing a force far superior in terms of weaponry, but they were also hugely outnumbered and had to deal with terrain so dense that their sight was severely impaired and their movement restricted. 
  Through interviews with veterans of the battle and diary entries from the time, Leopold Scholtz recreates the drama of this David vs Goliath battle, taking the reader straight to the heart of the action. A deeply human story, Ratels on the Lomba tells of how individuals react in the face of death, and reveals how the war never left these men, not even when they returned home.

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