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  • The Invention of the Weekend How We Fought for Free Time and Why We’re Losing It
    Marie Stenholm
    A gripping history of the weekend-how it was won, and why it’s slipping through our fingers.Why does your boss email you on Sunday? Why does 'time off' no longer feel like a real break? In this timely book, The Invention of the Weekend uncovers the surprising history of the two-day break we now take for granted-and how it’s being quietly erased in the digital age.From the bruta...
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    17,59 €

  • Horodetz
    Gorodets (present day Horodzets, Belarus) was a small but commercially busy town in southwest Belarus situated along a major railway line about halfway between Brisk and Pinsk. It was home to 254 Jews in 1766, a number that grew to 648 (among 1761 non-Jews) in 1897. The town had been absorbed into the Russian empire in the late 18th century until it became part of Poland after ...
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    51,83 €

  • The Didache
    Anonymous (Early Christian Leaders) / Tim Zengerink
    What if the earliest Christians left behind a guide to living a life of faith, love, and wisdom?The Didache: The Timeless Teachings of Early Christian Wisdom and Faith offers a modern translation of one of the most significant works of early Christianity. This ancient text, attributed to the Twelve Apostles, provides a unique glimpse into the beliefs and practices of the first ...
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    13,20 €

  • The Didache
    Anonymous (Early Christian Leaders) / Tim Zengerink
    What if the earliest Christians left behind a guide to living a life of faith, love, and wisdom?The Didache: The Timeless Teachings of Early Christian Wisdom and Faith offers a modern translation of one of the most significant works of early Christianity. This ancient text, attributed to the Twelve Apostles, provides a unique glimpse into the beliefs and practices of the first ...
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    27,31 €

  • POLICING, EDUCATION, AND THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER
    Dr. Winston Harris
    The critical exploration of the relationship between higher education and the performance of police officers. This book emphasizes the importance of formal post-high-school education, examining a spectrum of degrees from associate to graduate levels.Focusing on the field of criminal justice, we highlight how many degree programs are anchored in a liberal education theoretical f...
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    21,00 €

  • Revolt of the Magicians.
    David Lemmo
    Continuing the Cosmic Adventures of Mushroom and Fungi - The Orphaned Alfar youths raised in the wild by a Female Big Foot. Are we all - Humans, Anunnaki, Archons - Cosmic Slaves? Is Earth a Prison Planet? What is the Demiurge? A Science-Fantasy allegory that spans two Universe Dimensions and two separate Multiverses. Cosmic imperialist colonizers control our political-religiou...
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    19,71 €

  • Graphic Encyclopedia of Judaism
    Benjamin Lehrer
    With lush illustrations and concise captions, this short volume manages to give a holistic sense of what Judaism is. ...
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    62,03 €

  • The Philanderers (Esprios Classics)
    A. E. W. Mason / AEWMason
    Alfred Edward Woodley Mason (1865-1948) was an English author and politician. He is best remembered for his 1902 novel of courage and cowardice in wartime, The Four Feathers and is also known as the creator of Inspector Hanaud, a French detective who was an early template for Agatha Christie’s famous Hercule Poirot. His prolific output in short stories and novels were frequentl...
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    22,16 €

  • Lyfting LA
    L.A. Carstens
    'Lyfting LA speaks to the history and culture of Los Angeles, which is dynamic because of the entertainment and music heritage that surrounds us Angelenos. That history is front and center as many chapters reference Hollywood origins, artists that came here, music venues that propelled careers to greatness, and personalities that defined an era.' -John Wood, long-time history t...
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    11,74 €

  • Kauravendra Duryodhan
    Aryan Majumdar / Mahendra Arya / Purnima Dixit
    Kauravendra Duryodhan is a bold literary exploration of one of the most controversial figures from the Mahabharat. Through a captivating blend of short stories and evocative poetry, this book reimagines the life, mind, and motivations of Duryodhan-not as a villain, but as a deeply human character shaped by ambition, loyalty, pride, and fate.Each story peels back the layers of h...
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    7,08 €

  • How To Grow Wings
    Lyn C. Stafford
    In How to Grow Wings, Lyn C. reveals the compelling life of Bill Brosco, a young man the US Air Forde sent off to a Cold War he wanted no part of. His father had signed him up for the Army when he was just seventeen. The son of a Polish immigrant, Bill had little to offer the military, or so he thought. But the military wanted just that: boys who could fix things, boys who want...
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    13,01 €

  • The English in the West Indies; Or, The Bow of Ulysses
    J. J. Thomas / James Anthony Froude
    Exploring the effects of emancipation on local economies and societies, James Anthony Froude traveled through the British West Indies in the late 19th century. Froude was skeptical about the abolition of slavery which occurred decades earlier. He believed the West Indies still needed British governance.This new edition includes in addition 'Froudacity', a work in which J.J Thom...
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    18,08 €

  • A Place of Safety (vol. three) Home Not Home
    Kyle Michel Sullivan
    (Continued from 'A Place of Safety-New World For Old)Brendan is called home to see his mother before she dies of cancer. Using the chaos of the hunger strikes, he sneaks into Derry despite knowing the British forces still want to interrogate him over the bombing that injured him. Now he must navigate the anger growing around him, even as he discovers he’s been lied to about Joa...
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    14,67 €

  • Rhetoric
    Aristotle / Tim Zengerink
    What if you could sway hearts and minds with the power of your words?Aristotle’s classic work on persuasion stands as the cornerstone of Western rhetoric. Adapted for the contemporary reader, this essential guide illuminates the principles and strategies behind compelling communication. From structuring an argument to appealing to emotions and ethics, Rhetoric empowers you to a...
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    27,36 €

  • The Mastery of Destiny
    James Allen / Tim Zengerink
    What if you realized that the power to shape your destiny lies entirely in your own hands?In this empowering treatise, James Allen champions the idea that personal growth and external success emerge from disciplined thought and unwavering resolve. Adapted for modern readers, this edition reveals practical steps for self-improvement, offering inspiring guidance on how to harness...
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    27,15 €

  • Coup in Damascus
    Carl Rihan
    Coup in Damascus explores Syria’s 1949 military coup by focusing on cost-driven political action. Rihan affirms that flawed monetary policies, disrupted trade, and recurrent economic interventionism led to the rise of authoritarianism, thereby offering a fresh interdisciplinary perspective on Middle Eastern history. ...
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    157,16 €

  • Echoes of Atlantis Legacy of the Gods
    Richard Eckley
    Hidden within the ancient stones of Göbekli Tepe lies a secret that will change history forever. When archaeologist Elena discovers a mystical tablet containing seven ancient laws, she’s thrust into a connection with Thothamak-an Atlantean priest-architect from 12,000 years ago.Through his eyes, witness the majesty and downfall of Atlantis, a civilization far more advanced than...
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    31,47 €

  • 2A Renegade
    J. P. Rothe
    Locked, loaded, and unlike anything you’ve read before. The right to keep and bear arms-written into the US Constitution as a safeguard of liberty-is under relentless attack. This is more than a policy dispute; it’s a battle for the balance of power between the people and their government. On one side: elitist politicians, celebrities, and media figures who preach gun control w...
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    32,52 €

  • 2A Renegade
    J. P. Rothe
    Locked, loaded, and unlike anything you’ve read before.The right to keep and bear arms-written into the US Constitution as a safeguard of liberty-is under relentless attack. This is more than a policy dispute; it’s a battle for the balance of power between the people and their government.On one side: elitist politicians, celebrities, and media figures who preach gun control whi...
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    31,34 €

  • ’Twas Seeding Time
    John L Ruth
    Whose side will you be on?Will you fight for that side?Those were the questions facing Pennsylvania Mennonites as the North American colonies fought for independence from King George III.The colonial patriots wanted all able-bodied men to respond to the call to arms, or if conscience prevented that, to contribute liberally of their means to the patriots’ cause.But what about th...
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    19,39 €

  • Saigon at War
    Heather Marie Stur
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    43,11 €

  • Sophocles
    P. J. Finglass
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    38,75 €

  • First Kill
    Ralph Wyser
    Shadow That Walks, warrior of the Notsoteka Comanche, has had a vision; a vision of war. His family has been taken from him, and he will have vengeance. There can no longer be peace. Sheriff Jackson Cole has known war and wants only to live in peace, but a new war has come, and he is forced to put his trust in a man from his past he hoped to never see again.Colonel Ranald Macke...
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    24,85 €

  • First Kill
    Ralph Wyser
    Shadow That Walks, warrior of the Notsoteka Comanche, has had a vision; a vision of war. His family has been taken from him, and he will have vengeance. There can no longer be peace. Sheriff Jackson Cole has known war and wants only to live in peace, but a new war has come, and he is forced to put his trust in a man from his past he hoped to never see again.Colonel Ranald Macke...
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    34,67 €

  • Williamstown and Williams College
    Dustin Griffin
    This book is designed as a sequel to Williamstown and Williams College: Explorations in Local History, published in 2018 by the University of Massachusetts Press, Williamstown and Williams College: Further Explorations in Local History, published by Blurb in 2021; and Williamstown and Williams College: Volume III, published by Blurb in 2021. As in Dustin Griffin’s former volume...
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    38,64 €

  • Simon’s Place
    Don DuPay
    Why write a book about my memories of the Benson Hotel? Why not? Over six years of my life was devoted to making sure the Benson Hotel was safe and survived another day, and I was dedicated to doing my best to make sure that happened. Few people are privileged enough to watch the rich and famous when they are out of town and their public is not watching. This included people li...
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    19,30 €

  • Climbing Trees
    Beverley Campbell
    Set against the backdrop of war-torn Rhodesia, Climbing Trees is a haunting and heartfelt memoir where innocence is fragile and family ties are as complex as the political turmoil unfolding around them.Growing up on a beloved family farm surrounded by her maternal relatives and an adored grandfather, Beverley Campbell’s early years are marked by comfort and belonging.  But when...
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    23,18 €

  • Alleged
    Antonio A Stuckey
    Often forgotten are the witchcraft cases before 1692.Beginning in Connecticut and spreading throughout the colonies over 300 people found themselves accused, often more than once.These are their stories. ...
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    12,79 €

  • The Central Role of the 12 US Wars in Shaping American Social Policy
    Barry Koch
    The Central Role of the 12 US Wars in Shaping American Social Policy details the profound impact that military conflicts have had on the development of social policies in the United States. Examining 12 distinct wars, from the Revolutionary War through to the Afghanistan War, the book delves into battle descriptions, acts of Congress, figures of influence, and policy changes ov...
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    51,66 €

  • Belong to The World
    Farah M Saddha
    Pain into power Abandonment into abundance Loss into limitlessDarkness into divinityThe sun is settingNo more time to waitMove forwardWalk on the path of light and loveSpread the message of his love and peaceConnect with nature, animals, ancestors and spiritsConnect with the universeBe bold, be the earth angel, the divine beingBe his ambassadorHis testimony ...
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    27,22 €


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