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Modern political life is a confusing and disorientating terrain of competing ideologies. Jason Blakely offers readers a lively, fresh and insightful guide through the labyrinth of conflicting and competing ideas in order to better understand why ideology in the modern era can be so divisive.
Lost in Ideology sets out from the conviction that the current disorientation engulfing the world's liberal democracies is in no small part ideological in...
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This commentary concerns writings which emerged from three successive stages in Judah's decline and captivity - the century of fear engendered by the Assyrian menace (addressed in Nahum), the shock and disorientation that followed the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem (Obadiah), and the necessary dilemma of adapting yet maintaining their uniqueness in an alien setting (Esther). All three books reflect the efforts to maintain faith despoite continued...
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Get the Summary of Rebecca Solnit's A Field Guide to Getting Lost in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "A Field Guide to Getting Lost" by Rebecca Solnit is a reflective exploration of the theme of getting lost, both literally and metaphorically. Solnit weaves personal anecdotes, historical accounts, and cultural observations into a tapestry that examines the value of uncertainty, the art of embracing the unknown,...
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Alice Quentin novels volume 5
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"Alice is a vividly realized protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline." -New York Times bestselling author Sophie Hannah
Clare Riordan and her son, Mikey, are abducted from Clapham Common early one morning. Hours later, the boy is found wandering disorientated. Soon after, a container of Clare's blood is left on a doorstep in the heart of London.
Psychologist Alice Quentin is brought in to help the traumatized...
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A cursed resort and unsettled ghosts will put one relationship to the ultimate test. Hannah O'Connor wants to enjoy her honeymoon at the newly revived Rest Easy Resort with her true love by her side. Instead, her new husband is spending every moment on his phone, wrapped up in business calls and oblivious to the darkness closing in. Hannah fills her time exploring the resort and inadvertently awakens an ancient curse that swirls and lashes in an...
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Step into the extraordinary world of Still Waters, where the boundaries of reality blur, and alternate timelines converge. Embark on an extraordinary journey to the surface of Mars in The Alliance on Mars, the latest installment in The Chronicles of Still Waters series. Still Waters, an Experiencer of The Phenomenon, takes you through the mysteries of alternate timelines and intergalactic alliances that shape our Universe.
In this riveting tale, Still...
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In An Autobiographical Meditation: The Dislodged Goldfish, the journey traversed is as serpentine as the paths of life for those whose existence defies conformity. While some seamlessly blend into societal moulds, others are destined to a life reminiscent of a dragon's breath: intense, fiery, and unyielding. The relentless trek through tumultuous trails and muddy roads can leave one spinning in disorientation akin to a dizzying dance with destiny....
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Parade's end volume 4
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Following WWI, an English aristocrat struggles to find peace as he attempts to rebuild his life in this conclusion to the Parade's End Tetralogy.
The Great War is over. The ancestral home of Christopher Tietjens has been sold to an American. Christopher and Valentine Wannop now share a cottage with his brother and sister-in-law. A mathematician before the war, Christopher now earns a living selling antique furniture. It seems his world will...
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In the far reaches of space, where the boundaries of knowledge intertwine with human imagination, an exceptional journey awaits in "Destrom-1: The Intergalactic Odyssey."A team of brilliant minds, led by scientists Deniz, Faruk, Haluk, Hakan, and Khan, embark on an ambitious project to explore Saturn's moon Enceladus. Their goal: to send a unique being, Destrom-1, a revolutionary humanoid robot, on a mission to gather evidence and sow the seeds of...
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Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. The symptoms of epilepsy can vary widely from person to person, and the type and intensity of seizures can also differ. Here are some general symptoms associated with epilepsy:Seizures: The hallmark symptom of epilepsy is the occurrence of seizures. Seizures can manifest in different ways, and there are several types, including:Generalized seizures: Affecting the...
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