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North of the Stars

North of the Stars

Monica James

Monica James
2021
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England is burning.And the cause...men are too afraid to utter in nothing but a whisper.The Northmen. My father is King Eanred. And me? I am Princess Emeline. My father wants to protect our kingdom against the ruthless Vikings who continue to raid England, so he has betrothed me to Aethelwulf, the son of King Egbert of Wessex-the most powerful realm in all of England. Without this union, Northumbria will fall, which is why I must submit. I must do this for my people. However, it is not in my nature to surrender. So when my father captures the most savage Viking known in our land, I do what no good, God-fearing Christian would do-I help him. His name...Skarth the Godless.People fear what they don't understand, but I will not allow that to control me. Fear makes us blind to the truth, and I refuse to cower because Skarth soon becomes my teacher-in all things. And when his rival, Ulf the Bloody, shatters my world, it becomes clear the lessons have only just begun.My soul is tarnished. I am a sinner. Lord, hear my prayer...
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Fall of the Stars

Fall of the Stars

Monica James

Monica James
2022
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England is bleeding.And there isn't a thing I can do about it.I am once again a prisoner to Wessex, captured by King Egbert because holding me hostage will bring them to him-my two Vikings who will risk heaven and earth to save me. But I don't need saving. I am Princess Emeline, and I was taught by the best, and his name...Skarth the Godless.The man whom I love more than anything in this world. But things begin to blur when Ulf the Bloody reminds me of the promise I made, and that promise is that I belong to him. We must work together to overthrow King Egbert, but the war I fight within my heart is far more dangerous than anything I will ever face on the battlefield. The choice is not simple because we all must make sacrifices. But I soon realize that all is not fair in love and war. Lives will be lost.Hearts will be broken. And come dawn, life as we know it will be changed forevermore.
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The Land of Too Much

The Land of Too Much

Monica Prasad

Harvard University Press
2021
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The Land of Too Much presents a simple but powerful hypothesis that addresses three questions: Why does the United States have more poverty than any other developed country? Why did it experience an attack on state intervention starting in the 1980s, known today as the neoliberal revolution? And why did it recently suffer the greatest economic meltdown in seventy-five years?Although the United States is often considered a liberal, laissez-faire state, Monica Prasad marshals convincing evidence to the contrary. Indeed, she argues that a strong tradition of government intervention undermined the development of a European-style welfare state. The demand-side theory of comparative political economy she develops here explains how and why this happened. Her argument begins in the late nineteenth century, when America’s explosive economic growth overwhelmed world markets, causing price declines everywhere. While European countries adopted protectionist policies in response, in the United States lower prices spurred an agrarian movement that rearranged the political landscape. The federal government instituted progressive taxation and a series of strict financial regulations that ironically resulted in more freely available credit. As European countries developed growth models focused on investment and exports, the United States developed a growth model based on consumption.These large-scale interventions led to economic growth that met citizen needs through private credit rather than through social welfare policies. Among the outcomes have been higher poverty, a backlash against taxation and regulation, and a housing bubble fueled by “mortgage Keynesianism.” This book will launch a thousand debates.
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The Duke and the Stars

The Duke and the Stars

Monica Azzolini

Harvard University Press
2013
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This study is the first to examine the important political role played by astrology in Italian court culture. Reconstructing the powerful dynamics existing between astrologers and their prospective or existing patrons, The Duke and the Stars illustrates how the “predictive art” of astrology was a critical source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis. Astrological “intelligence” was often treated as sensitive, and astrologers and astrologer-physicians were often trusted with intimate secrets and delicate tasks that required profound knowledge not only of astrology but also of the political and personal situation of their clients. Two types of astrological predictions, medical and political, were taken into the most serious consideration. Focusing on Milan, Monica Azzolini describes the various ways in which the Sforza dukes (and Italian rulers more broadly) used astrology as a political and dynastic tool, guiding them as they contracted alliances, made political decisions, waged war, planned weddings, and navigated health crises.The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy.
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The Injustice Never Leaves You

The Injustice Never Leaves You

Monica Muñoz Martinez

Harvard University Press
2020
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Winner of the Caughey Western History PrizeWinner of the Robert G. Athearn AwardWinner of the Lawrence W. Levine AwardWinner of the TCU Texas Book AwardWinner of the NACCS Tejas Foco Nonfiction Book AwardWinner of the María Elena Martínez PrizeFrederick Jackson Turner Award Finalist“A page-turner…Haunting…Bravely and convincingly urges us to think differently about Texas’s past.”—Texas MonthlyBetween 1910 and 1920, self-appointed protectors of the Texas–Mexico border—including members of the famed Texas Rangers—murdered hundreds of ethnic Mexicans living in Texas, many of whom were American citizens. Operating in remote rural areas, officers and vigilantes knew they could hang, shoot, burn, and beat victims to death without scrutiny. A culture of impunity prevailed. The abuses were so pervasive that in 1919 the Texas legislature investigated the charges and uncovered a clear pattern of state crime. Records of the proceedings were soon filed away as the Ranger myth flourished.A groundbreaking work of historical reconstruction, The Injustice Never Leaves You has upended Texas’s sense of its own history. A timely reminder of the dark side of American justice, it is a riveting story of race, power, and prejudice on the border.“It’s an apt moment for this book’s hard lessons…to go mainstream.”—Texas Observer“A reminder that government brutality on the border is nothing new.”—Los Angeles Review of Books
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Monica Kulling

Random House USA Children's Books
1995
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The adventures and pranks of a mischievous boy growing up in a 19th-century Mississippi River town as he plays hookey on an island, witnesses a crime, hunts for pirate treasure, and becomes lost in a cave.
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The Geography of Ethnic Violence

The Geography of Ethnic Violence

Monica Duffy Toft

Princeton University Press
2005
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The Geography of Ethnic Violence is the first among numerous distinguished books on ethnic violence to clarify the vital role of territory in explaining such conflict. Monica Toft introduces and tests a theory of ethnic violence, one that provides a compelling general explanation of not only most ethnic violence, civil wars, and terrorism but many interstate wars as well. This understanding can foster new policy initiatives with real potential to make ethnic violence either less likely or less destructive. It can also guide policymakers to solutions that endure. The book offers a distinctively powerful synthesis of comparative politics and international relations theories, as well as a striking blend of statistical and historical case study methodologies. By skillfully combining a statistical analysis of a large number of ethnic conflicts with a focused comparison of historical cases of ethnic violence and nonviolence--including four major conflicts in the former Soviet Union--it achieves a rare balance of general applicability and deep insight. Toft concludes that only by understanding how legitimacy and power interact can we hope to learn why some ethnic conflicts turn violent while others do not. Concentrated groups defending a self-defined homeland often fight to the death, while dispersed or urbanized groups almost never risk violence to redress their grievances. Clearly written and rigorously documented, this book represents a major contribution to an ongoing debate that spans a range of disciplines including international relations, comparative politics, sociology, and history.
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Securing the Peace

Securing the Peace

Monica Duffy Toft

Princeton University Press
2009
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Timely and pathbreaking, Securing the Peace is the first book to explore the complete spectrum of civil war terminations, including negotiated settlements, military victories by governments and rebels, and stalemates and ceasefires. Examining the outcomes of all civil war terminations since 1940, Monica Toft develops a general theory of postwar stability, showing how third-party guarantees may not be the best option. She demonstrates that thorough security-sector reform plays a critical role in establishing peace over the long term. Much of the thinking in this area has centered on third parties presiding over the maintenance of negotiated settlements, but the problem with this focus is that fewer than a quarter of recent civil wars have ended this way. Furthermore, these settlements have been precarious, often resulting in a recurrence of war. Toft finds that military victory, especially victory by rebels, lends itself to a more durable peace. She argues for the importance of the security sector--the police and military--and explains that victories are more stable when governments can maintain order. Toft presents statistical evaluations and in-depth case studies that include El Salvador, Sudan, and Uganda to reveal that where the security sector remains robust, stability and democracy are likely to follow. An original and thoughtful reassessment of civil war terminations, Securing the Peace will interest all those concerned about resolving our world's most pressing conflicts.
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The Interrogation Rooms of the Korean War

The Interrogation Rooms of the Korean War

Monica Kim

Princeton University Press
2019
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A groundbreaking look at how the interrogation rooms of the Korean War set the stage for a new kind of battle—not over land but over human subjectsTraditional histories of the Korean War have long focused on violations of the thirty-eighth parallel, the line drawn by American and Soviet officials in 1945 dividing the Korean peninsula. But The Interrogation Rooms of the Korean War presents an entirely new narrative, shifting the perspective from the boundaries of the battlefield to inside the interrogation room. Upending conventional notions of what we think of as geographies of military conflict, Monica Kim demonstrates how the Korean War evolved from a fight over territory to one over human interiority and the individual human subject, forging the template for the US wars of intervention that would predominate during the latter half of the twentieth century and beyond.Kim looks at how, during the armistice negotiations, the United States and their allies proposed a new kind of interrogation room: one in which POWs could exercise their “free will” and choose which country they would go to after the ceasefire. The global controversy that erupted exposed how interrogation rooms had become a flashpoint for the struggles between the ambitions of empire and the demands for decolonization, as the aim of interrogation was to produce subjects who attested to a nation’s right to govern. The complex web of interrogators and prisoners—Japanese-American interrogators, Indian military personnel, Korean POWs and interrogators, and American POWs—that Kim uncovers contradicts the simple story in US popular memory of “brainwashing” during the Korean War.Bringing together a vast range of sources that track two generations of people moving between three continents, The Interrogation Rooms of the Korean War delves into an essential yet overlooked aspect of modern warfare in the twentieth century.
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The Interrogation Rooms of the Korean War

The Interrogation Rooms of the Korean War

Monica Kim

Princeton University Press
2020
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A groundbreaking look at how the interrogation rooms of the Korean War set the stage for a new kind of battle—not over land but over human subjectsTraditional histories of the Korean War have long focused on violations of the thirty-eighth parallel, the line drawn by American and Soviet officials in 1945 dividing the Korean peninsula. But The Interrogation Rooms of the Korean War presents an entirely new narrative, shifting the perspective from the boundaries of the battlefield to inside the interrogation room. Upending conventional notions of what we think of as geographies of military conflict, Monica Kim demonstrates how the Korean War evolved from a fight over territory to one over human interiority and the individual human subject, forging the template for the US wars of intervention that would predominate during the latter half of the twentieth century and beyond.Kim looks at how, during the armistice negotiations, the United States and their allies proposed a new kind of interrogation room: one in which POWs could exercise their “free will” and choose which country they would go to after the ceasefire. The global controversy that erupted exposed how interrogation rooms had become a flashpoint for the struggles between the ambitions of empire and the demands for decolonization, as the aim of interrogation was to produce subjects who attested to a nation’s right to govern. The complex web of interrogators and prisoners—Japanese-American interrogators, Indian military personnel, Korean POWs and interrogators, and American POWs—that Kim uncovers contradicts the simple story in US popular memory of “brainwashing” during the Korean War.Bringing together a vast range of sources that track two generations of people moving between three continents, The Interrogation Rooms of the Korean War delves into an essential yet overlooked aspect of modern warfare in the twentieth century.
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I Told My Kid To Fight Back: Examining Generational Differences Between Between Bullying Yesterday and Today

I Told My Kid To Fight Back: Examining Generational Differences Between Between Bullying Yesterday and Today

Monica R. McLaurine

Mrenee Enterprise Incorporated
2018
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Don't you start a fight but you better finish it If they hit you, you hit them back Don't be scared fight, back Do these statements sound familiar? Did anyone ever tell you something to do like this? Have you ever said similar statements to your child?In I Told My Kid To Fight Back: Examining Generational Differences Between Bullying Yesterday and Today will examine how the traditional go to solution "fight back" used in previous generations will just not suffice in today's day and time. You will read real-life bullying stories from all ages and how they dealt with it according to generational standards. Due to changes in culture and new technology bullying is more complicated than ever before. After reading this book, hopefully you will be able to understand the generational differences in bullying and see how to best assist your child with solutions on these issues. In this book we will examine: -Bullying types and methods.-How Social Media affects bullying.-Evaluating whether your child is prepared to fight back or not.-Aftermath of bullying.-Possible ways parents and other youth serving adults can contribute to bullying.-Bonus materials to assist in dealing with bulling.
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The Adventure of the Scarlet Bird

The Adventure of the Scarlet Bird

Monica Yoknis

Two Oaks, LLC
2018
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Follow the adventure of a dwarf rabbit detective as he solves a perplexing theft. Appropriate for anyone ages 10 and up.A boring weekend at a pet expo takes a dramatic turn for the mysterious when a bird made of rubies is stolen right out from under Ears' nose. With his reputation as the country's greatest Pet P.I. at stake, Ears finds himself facing his most difficult case. Is his client really a victim, or is she trying to frame Ears for the theft? Can Ears find the jewel and apprehend the real thief before the expo closes? Can he avoid being detained by the local police? And can he work with a sarcastic British hamster?
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Only If You Let Them

Only If You Let Them

Monica Carolan

Only If You Let Them
2018
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Do you find yourself questioning decisions you've made because of societal pressures? Have you ever felt lost or misplaced? Do you yearn to live a life free of constraining influences?Only If You Let Them is the illustrated psychological journey of a woman named Iris as she struggles to break free form fear and find strength in her newfound inner bliss. She peels through the layers of her mind to understand what holds her back from being the fulfilled version of herself that she yearns to be. Only If You Let Them is a story for those who see things a bit differently - for the round pegs in the square holes, to feel less alone. I hope that Iris's journey in finding her own voice leads as encouragement for those on a less traditional path and as an incentive to unapologetically follow their own path with aplomb.
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Trauma to Triumph If I Can: If I Can... You Can Too!

Trauma to Triumph If I Can: If I Can... You Can Too!

Monica E. Deller

Trauma to Triumph Family Ranches
2018
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Get a life of purpose and confidence. How to heal from emotional wounds-Do you have pain? Anger? -Do you have that feeling of emptiness? -Of no purpose?-Is something missing in your life? -Do you have turmoil? -Do you feel at the end of your rope? -Do you have strife?-Are you unhappy?-Are you in an unhealthy relationship? -Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family, and still bear the scars, of unresolved issues?-Is your life out of control?I will show you how to solve your issues and your problems. I will show you how to get rid of the strife, encourage yourself. Get control of the things that are out of control. How to keep your joy and if you follow what in this book your life will be changed."Why should you trust me"? you might ask. Well, I've walked this journey. I've been through the trauma and now I am triumphant.Your self-esteem will grow, and you will become confident. You will receive HOPE.Don't put off reading this book, you can't afford to let another day go by without seeking what is written in these pages.Don't miss out on opportunities or doors that would open to the new you. Don't be the person who misses out on happiness, joy, peace and that of reaching your destiny. Become the kind of person who stands out, who oozes confidence. Become the person that others will look up to as a mentor. Become the person who knows where they are going and has an action plan on how to get there.What's stopping you from purchasing this book and experiencing how it impacts your life?Scroll to the top of the page and click "buy now"
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Slow Lane: The Beautiful Art of Slowing Down

Slow Lane: The Beautiful Art of Slowing Down

Monica Wilkinson

Monica Wilkinson
2018
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Breathe deep. Let it out slowly. Imagine you are on a bustling highway in a sleek, speedy car. Traffic is cutting in and out all around you as everyone is in a hurry for some reason or another. Now imagine trading that in for the family car on a winding, scenic country road. There are trees lining one side and a beautiful open meadow on the other. Our culture wraps up a jam-packed schedule and frantic pace and sets it on a silver platter, offering it like a trophy to anyone who wants it. But I propose we take that glittery package back and exchange it for a less traveled road, one that celebrates and enjoys the precious, everyday moments of life. Let's move into the slow lane and unwrap the gifts the Giver of Life bestows on us every day. Won't you join me in slowing? Step into these pages which are a unique combination of personal journal, Bible Study, practical ideas and visual inspiration for slowing down. Start looking for the everyday beauty in slow
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Scrambled Hormones

Scrambled Hormones

Monica Cane

Wordcrafts Press
2015
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Keep praying. Keep believing. The bond between mothers and daughters has long proved to be amazingly resilient. Yet during those trying, turbulent and even destructive hormonally-charged teenage years, that bond can take a beating. Loving moms can come unglued and all but lose their sanity when scrambled hormones turn their sweet, little girl into a cyclone of emotions. When hormones are raging, emotional battles of will can pit mothers against daughters, sometimes escalating into shouting matches that end with daughters stomping off in anger and moms in tears, overwhelmed and in desperate need of encouragement. Scramble Hormones: 60 Days of Encouragement for Moms Raising Teenage Daughters shares brief devotions from one mom to another - a mom who has been there, done that and survived by learning to lean on God for strength.
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