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The History of ConfederationBy Peter PhillipsThe History of Confederation is a comprehensive exploration of the events, ideas, and individuals that led to the founding of the Dominion of Canada in 1867 and the expansion of Confederation in the decades that followed. Through detailed historical analysis and narrative storytelling, author Peter Phillips traces the roots of Canadian unity from early colonial rivalries to the political negotiations that forged ...

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Summary of The History of TariffsBy Peter PhillipsThe History of Tariffs offers a sweeping examination of one of the oldest and most controversial tools in economic policy. From the earliest customs duties imposed by ancient empires to the complex trade wars of the modern global economy, this book traces how tariffs have shaped commerce, diplomacy, and national identity across centuries.Beginning with the role of tariffs in...

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Summary of The History of New BrunswickBy Peter PhillipsThe History of New Brunswick offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the province's past, from its earliest Indigenous societies through to the present day. This chronological narrative delves into the land's pre-colonial era, its settlement by the French and British, the impact of Loyalist immigration, and the province's role in the formation of Canada.Thro...

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Summary of The History of VaccinesBy Peter PhillipsThe History of Vaccines is a comprehensive exploration of humanity's long and complex battle against infectious diseases, charting the evolution of vaccines from ancient times to the modern era. Beginning with early practices like variolation in China and the Middle East, the book delves into the groundbreaking work of pioneers such as Edward Jenner, who developed the smallpox vacc...

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The History of the Middle East: From Ancient Times to the Israel-Iran WarBy Peter PhillipsSpanning over five millennia of conflict, culture, conquest, and resilience, The History of the Middle East delivers a gripping and comprehensive journey through one of the most complex and consequential regions in human history.From the cradle of civilization in Sumer and Akkad to the rise and fall of empires like Persia, Byzantium, and the O...

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A fascinating examination of the rapid concentration of global capital, with chapters that focus on China and Russia.Explores how fewer and larger investment companies now manage the excess financial wealth of the world’s 40 million richest people, to the detriment of everyone else and the global environment.Titans of Capital is a joint production of Seven Stories Press and The Censored Press.Political sociologist Peter Phillips examines the...

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Dover Books On Music: Analysis

This excellent textbook is directed to students and their teachers who want to further their mastery of rhythmic reading and notation. Through study of its principles, and through practice of the simple drills and exercises that occur throughout the book, readers can build the broad and fluent rhythmic vocabulary necessary for a good, basic understanding of music's essentials.Chapter by chapter, Peter Hampton Phillips, composer and educator, familiarizes the reader with the various ...

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Summary of The History of OilBy Peter PhillipsThe History of Oil is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the world's most consequential natural resource. From the bitumen pits of ancient Mesopotamia to the offshore rigs of the 21st century, Peter Phillips traces the deep and complex history of oil and its unparalleled impact on human civilization. With clarity and precision, the book guides readers through oil's e...

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A look at the top 300 most powerful players in world capitalism, who are at the controls of our economic future.Who holds the purse strings to the majority of the world's wealth? There is a new global elite at the controls of our economic future. In Giants: The Global Power Elite, former Project Censored director and media monitoring sociologist Peter Phillips unveils for the general reader just who these players are. The book includes such power players a...

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Understanding Life

Our Shattered World: Understanding the Fragmentation of Our Times examines the deep divisions shaping today's society, from politics and economics to culture and technology.The book explores how polarization, disinformation, global instability, and eroding trust in institutions have fractured communities and weakened shared values.With a clear-eyed analysis, it traces the roots of this fragmentation while offering insight into how individuals and societies might begin to re...

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Summary of The History of VaccinesBy Peter PhillipsThe History of Vaccines is a comprehensive exploration of humanity's long and complex battle against infectious diseases, charting the evolution of vaccines from ancient times to the modern era. Beginning with early practices like variolation in China and the Middle East, the book delves into the groundbreaking work of pioneers such as Edward Jenner, who developed the smallpox vacc...

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In this haunting and deeply personal collection,Thoughts pulls back the veil on a childhood shaped by shadows, silence, and the small, flickering lights of resilience. Each poem is a window—sometimes cracked, sometimes wide open—into moments both tender and harrowing, exploring the unspoken truths that linger in memory.Written with raw honesty and lyrical grace, this debut poetry collection captures the complexities of growing up in a world that doesn't always feel safe. It's about...