"This important book spans American history, economics, and culture to explain why the nation splits into blue versus red states" (James A. Morone, Brown University).Why are some eras of American politics characterized by broad, bipartisan harmony and others by rancorous partisanship? In The State of Disunion, Nicole Mellow argues that these oscillations are a product of how politicians respond to the demands of regional constituents. According to Mellow, r...

Why are some eras of American politics characterized by broad, bipartisan harmony and others by rancorous partisanship? In The State of Disunion, Nicole Mellow argues that these oscillations are a product of how the two major parties respond, or fail to respond, to the demands of regional constituents. While scholars have long believed that in the twentieth century the nation supplanted regions as the engine of American politics, Mellow uncovers a contrary dynamic. She shows the w...

Fiore dei Liberi was a weapons-master from Italy who was active in the 14th and early 15th century. After fifty years of training Italy's elite, he put his art to paper and created the Flower of Battle. The Flower of Battle covers unarmed combat, the use of the dagger, sword, spear, axe as well as fighting in armor, without and on horseback as well as other odds and ends. MS Ludwig XV 13 is the most complete surviving copy of Fiore's work and has been painstakingly translated by Colin Hatc...

From the Dusty Village to Building a Business Empire: The Story of Thomas MalungaThis is the extraordinary true story of Thomas Malunga, a man whose life is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Born in 1988 in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, Thomas's childhood was marked by hardship and struggle. He became a cowherd at 9, sold coconuts barefoot at 10, and lost his mother at 17. The pain didn't stop there - he lost his brother to suicide at 24 and ende...

An intricate and exquisite tale of how bedtime fears can be transformed into wondrous dreams and magical adventures, by Hans Christian Andersen award–winning Roger MelloAs João tucks under a lovingly woven quilt, he asks himself: So it’s just me now? He curls up, getting cozy in bed, and soon the world of his dreams unspools on the page. The blanket in his bed unravels into deep rivers, lakes, valleys, reservoirs, mountain ranges, fishing nets full of tadp...

Fiore dei Liberi was a weapons-master from Italy who was active in the 14th and early 15th century. After fifty years of training Italy's elite, he put his art to paper and created the Flower of Battle. The Flower of Battle covers unarmed combat, the use of the dagger, sword, spear, axe as well as fighting in armor, without and on horseback as well as other odds and ends. MS Ludwig XV 13 is the most complete surviving copy of Fiore's work and has been painstakingly translated by Colin Hatc...

Would you dare to speak with a killer… in English? The Dahmer Files is not just a story — it s a real language-learning experience packed into a gripping psychological drama. When agent Perry Blake is sent to interview Jeffrey Dahmer just days before his death, he s not there to investigate crimes. He s there to understand a man the world calls a monster. What follows is an intense, emotional, and unforgettable exchange that challenges the limits of empathy — and your English vocabulary. D...

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Laurel is determined to go on an impulsive camping trip in Mosswood Grove this January. They don't know much about camping, but they do know they need some time away, alone, with only themself for company. A solitary being already, Laurel knows there are worse things in this world than a brief break from it all. As their senses slip away, though, and the woods become an inescapable labyrinth, and a great Creature stalks them through the trees, Laurel must determine whether this hunted, end...

Rosana is a successful executive holding an important position at the São Paulo branch of a multinational IT company. Beautiful, young, and wealthy, she has always been very practical and rational, managing everything around her with planning and organization.In her professional life, she had achieved success, which also extended to her personal life. An only child of a farming couple, she had strong bonds of love and respect with her parents. She was loved by her friends and maint...

Sharon's life is a testament to joy, faith and unwavering love. She finds her greatest fulfillment in sharing her faith in Jesus alongside her devoted husband of 55 years, instilling the same love in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.She is a wonderful mother in every sense: pouring her heart into loving and serving others with kindness, selflessness, and humility. Sharon is known for her gift of making any place a warm and welcoming home - whether a house, RV, o...

Memories of a Betrayal is an expression of fictional events. It was written in hope to inspire others who may have endured some relatable experiences. It is my wish to let them know they are not alone, and although life may bring some heartache and disappointments, their past is only the beginning of their journey. The ending is entirely up to them. Forgiveness releases love and sets them free.