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Prince Arael Kendall's past comes back to haunt him when the Nightmare Crisis throws his life into chaos. In a last ditch effort to make things right, he runs away from home and finds himself in the company of Hazel Redwood, a happy-go-lucky teen with their own secrets to sort out. As an odd string of coincidences begins to reveal the duo's missing pieces, the monsters called Nightmares continue to ravage the world to the west.

Published in 1961, the year of Frantz Fanon's death, The Wretched of the Earth is both a powerful analysis of the psychological effects of colonization and a rallying cry for violent uprising and independence. The book rejects colonial assumptions that the people of colonized countries need to be guided by their European colonizers because they are somehow less evolved or civilized. Fanon argues that violence is justified to purge colonialism not just from the countries themselves, but from the very souls of their inhabitants.

While previous scholars of international history had focused on "great men" and their achievements, Paul Kennedy focused on the interdependent relationship between military might and economic growth. In his 1987 work, The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, he shows why countries that balance the economic and the military can become "great powers." Those that fail to do so, however, risk imperial overstretch and failure.

Western thinking about the Middle and Far East has been distorted by stereotype and inaccuracy. This argument lies at the center of Palestinian-American literary theorist Edward Said's groundbreaking book, Orientalism. Originally published in 1978, it cemented Said's reputation as the father of postcolonial studies.

The modern world has been marked by a series of immense social revolutions that have transformed the states where they happened. In 1979, American sociologist Theda Skocpol published States and Social Revolutions and examined three of these uprisings: in France at the end of the 18th century, then in Russia and in China in the first half of the 20th century. She pinpointed a number of common factors that affected each of these countries at the time revolution happened.

In his 1996 book The Clash Of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order, American political scientist Samuel Huntington sets out his vision of the post-Cold War world. While the era from 1945 to 1989 was shaped by ideological conflict (communism vs. capitalism), Huntington predicts a future of cultural conflict.

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In 1999's Everyday Stalinism, historian Sheila Fitzpatrick rejects the common practice of simplistically treating the Soviet Union as a totalitarian government that tightly controlled its citizens. She takes advantage of vast archives that were released after the Cold War to examine Soviet society "from below" - looking at how ordinary citizens coped with shortages and the general sense of fear created by the state.

In his 1997 work Guns, Germs, and Steel, American geography professor and environmental historian Jared Diamond looks to answer the question of why human history unfolded differently on different continents, and why power and wealth became distributed as they are.

Reflections on the Revolution in France may read like an exercise in political theory. But when it was first published in 1790, Edmund Burke was fighting a real political battle. Burke saw that the Enlightenment ideas that had inspired radical political change in France the year before were beginning to take root in England. He wanted to discredit these dangerous thoughts before they sparked a revolution in his own country.

Dark Cozy Mystery with Southern Secrets and Suspense: In a North Carolina hamlet, where rain-soaked honeysuckle drips like tears and mist weaves through creaking porches, a baker with a scarred heart unearths a string of thefts that unravel a decade-old betrayal. Haunted by her father’s scandal, she sifts through clues—stolen silver candlesticks, a cryptic ledger, a photograph sharp as broken glass—each one pulling her deeper into a web of small-town deceit. A brooding deputy, his storm-gray eyes heavy with a disgraced past, becomes her wary ally, their chemistry crackling with ...

Dark Secrets in a Cozy Hollow: In a misty Tennessee hollow, where fog clings to cobblestone streets and whispers weave through cedar-scented air, a reclusive bookstore owner uncovers a chilling trail of anonymous letters exposing a charming preacher’s hidden fraud. As she digs deeper, a brooding carpenter with a tragic past becomes her reluctant ally, their charged encounters sparking trust and tension against a backdrop of stormy skies and shadowed hills. With a gossipy café owner stirring the pot and a loyal friend guarding her own scars, the town’s secrets unravel, revealing ...

In a fog-shrouded Maine town, a reserved librarian unearths a chilling mystery when a rare manuscript vanishes, its cryptic clues pointing to a sunken fortune and a web of betrayal. Haunted by a childhood scandal, she navigates a shadowy world of greed and hidden truths, forging a reluctant alliance with a disgraced journalist whose own secrets mirror her own. As a charming historian’s polished facade crumbles, revealing a dangerous obsession, the stakes rise in a moody seaside village where every cobblestone hides a secret. From Chapter Four: Her breath gasped, sharp and cold, as she ...

A Tale of Betrayal and Moonlit Truths In a misty Vermont valley, a reclusive orchard owner battles to save her cherished cider festival from a shadowy saboteur, unearthing a web of betrayal that threatens her hard-won sanctuary. Amid foggy orchards and stormy skies, she forges a tense alliance with a charismatic ex-detective harboring his own dark past, their chemistry crackling with reluctant trust and unspoken longing. As a cunning town manipulator pulls strings, hidden motives and psychological games unravel, leading to a heart-pounding twist that could shatter everything. From Chapter 5...

A Tale of Betrayal and Hidden Truths In a sultry South Carolina town draped in moss and shrouded in mystery, a grieving florist uncovers a theft that unearths her late husband’s buried secrets. With a brooding landscape architect by her side, she navigates a web of deception, where every clue—stolen seeds, cryptic letters, a charming botanist’s smile—hints at betrayal. The air hums with psychological tension, subtle desires, and the scent of jasmine under stormy skies. As trust frays and shadows deepen, a shocking twist reveals a vendetta that threatens to unravel her world. Perfect...

Though written around 1513, more than 500 years ago, Italian diplomat Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince is still both widely listened to and very influential. Listeners turn to it for its direct advice on the question of how to attain - and retain - power. Machiavelli's answer, in brief: Use any means necessary to make sure the state survives.

Politics is one of the first books ever to investigate the concept of political philosophy. Written by the famous Greek thinker Aristotle in the fourth century BCE, it focuses on trying to understand how best to create political communities that support, serve, and improve their citizens. Aristotle investigates a number of different areas before drawing conclusions. These include an examination of existing regimes to see which are best, a look at political theories, and even an exploration of the systems of education.

Embarking on the final leg of their journey, Hazel, Arael and Thalia boldly venture into the depths of The Subconscious Forest. But a dark force lurks within, waiting in the shadows of the trees...and their minds.

Leadership Trademarked is a podcast for leaders, by leaders. Whether at home, at work, or in our communities, the world around us has changed and continues to challenge us in all aspects. Hosted by Silvia, Leslie, Ros and Kevin, this show delves into the nuanced and complex world of leadership with industry experts, thought leaders, and successful business executives. As a leader, do you feel you are living up to the leadership challenge? What is your reputation as a leader? What are the tools and processes you have in your toolbox? This podcast will help you explore and finetune your ...

After reuniting under the most unexpected circumstances, Thalia, Hazel, and Arael strike up a deal that results in all three returning to Eos. Hazel wants to remain in Fantasy and use their newfound abilities to help, but Arael has already promised to return them home safely. Thalia, defending Hazel's right to stay and desperate to cling to her chance to end the Nightmare Crisis for good, stands her ground and begins to train Hazel despite Arael's protest. However, the dispute digs up old wounds, and things end up more strained than ever before.