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Tolkien's magnificent mythology that began in The Silmarillion and culminated in The Lord of the Rings had its origin in Celtic, Finnish, Greek, and Norse myths that he loved, but also in accounts of the Bible, which he, as a practicing Christian, knew well. Tolkien's tales illustrate, and are illuminated by, themes such as creation, the fall, providence, sacrifice, redemption, and judgment that he drew from Jewish and Christian scriptures. Understanding...
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Part revelation and part inspiration, The Gospel of One: The Metaphysics of Revolution is an exploration of the high ideas of Yeshua ("Jesus") from a metaphysical perspective, and how those ideas might be implemented to help facilitate the evolution of consciousness currently occurring on the planet.
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I have called this collection of fugitive pieces "Unpopular Opinions," partly, to be sure, because to warn a person off a book is the surest way of getting him to read it, but chiefly because I have evidence that all the opinions expressed have in fact caused a certain amount of annoyance one way and the other. Indeed, the papers called "Christian Morality," "Forgiveness" and "Living to Work" were so unpopular with the persons who commissioned them...
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Contemporary Legal Issues in Africa is a book in which scholars, legal practitioners, and researchers share their expertise and insights on various contemporary legal issues in Africa. The chapters critically analyze, discuss, and propose solutions to the legal challenges that are faced in Africa in the 21st century. The topics covered in this book are diverse and range from the influence of public sector corruption on the Nigerian oil sector to the...
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"Sex & The City meets The Wall Street Journal....Juicy, smart, dramatic and insightful-an addictive read."
-Beth Kobliner, author of Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties
In The Secret Currency of Love, edited by Hilary Black, acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning women writers explore the fraught and powerful connections between love and money. As featured on the "Today Show"--with contributions by Karen...
7) Resistance as Idea and Action: The Epic Struggle Against Oppression and Tyranny Throughout History
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"Resistance As Idea And Action: The Epic Struggle Against Oppression and Tyranny Throughout History" is a profound exploration of the relentless human spirit in the face of oppression and occupation. This meticulously researched book delves into the myriad forms of resistance throughout history, from individual acts of defiance to large-scale revolts. A serious and thought-provoking tone illuminates the bravery and determination of those who have...
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This book discusses various mental problems and patterns that many of us face. These problems include overthinking, procrastination, self-sabotage, and more. The book emphasizes the importance of recognizing and overcoming these patterns to lead a happier life.It also talks about missed opportunities and time wasted on unimportant things. The author [Ali Ahmad] encourages readers to make the most of their time and not let regrets hold them back.Overall,...
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Stigmata and Other Essays is about my journey through madness and an awakening spirituality. It asks tough questions, but in the end we have to decide for ourselves what to believe. Still, the book finds hope. My journey was not an easy one. Voices, depression, confusion. My spirituality is not easy to swallow. My reality is in doubt. We treat the mentally ill cruelly when we reduce them to misfiring neurotransmitters. Someday, we will all talk of...
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Kosher travel expert, Stuart Katz, discusses his life experiences as a Panamanian American Israeli.Born in Panama, Stuart Katz is the epitome of a global adventurer. With his infectious wit and insatiable wanderlust, he has become a prominent figure in the world of travel. Alongside his travels to over one hundred countries, he's become a vocal advocate for mental health - spreading education, advocacy, and acceptance wherever he goes. If you enjoyed...
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Plongez dans un monde o la cuisine devient une magie enchanteresse, o chaque plat est une incantation et chaque bouchée une révélation. "Cuisine Enchantée : Sortilèges Culinaires pour Éveiller les Sens" vous invite à découvrir un univers o les intentions positives et les énergies bienveillantes se mêlent aux saveurs exquises pour créer une expérience culinaire extraordinaire. Dans ces pages ensorcelantes, vous trouverez des secrets anciens...
12) Et al
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Tired of the same old math, science, statistics, and programming memes people post online and want something a little more elaborate? This is the book for you. Tremble as we make up all our own facts and data, hand-draw diagrams in MS Paint, and quote from fictional studies and journals. Cower as authors write in the first person because their study is just a little too personal for them. Recoil from the sheer mass of oversimplified methodology, distilling...
13) 35
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35 is a timelapse of a human year. In this book of poetry, Alex Alvanos let his pen run wild capturing grief from the loss of his Grandfather, healing from planting trees, radical vacation view points, awkwardness in adolescent relationships, and the mundane joys and sorrows of life as a 30-something.
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Julie de Lima's milestone essay,"The Pen and the Gun, 1968-2018 : Fifty Years of Art and Culture in the Filipino People's Struggle for National and Social Liberation is her keynote address to the golden anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines. It is at once a comprehensive chronicle of revolutionary cultural production and an analysis of how art and literature function in a milieu of the militant struggle for national national and social...
15) Finishing Year
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Can a man change his stars? Can he ever really rise above? These are the questions that plague our mortal souls. Bryce Finley, a 48-year-old Canadian single father with an unfinished university degree, two nearly grown children, and no visible (future) means of support, is about to find out.After three years working at his local university, he decides to hit the books and go back to finish his degree and show his kids he never meant to be a dropout....
16) Fitzy
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How do we wrap up the life of a loved dog in 40 pages? Well. We can't. Come on. Love and grief do not fit easily onto a page. This is a translation of that love, that grief. David's dog passed on November 15th, 2023 and he began this book that evening. What you see is the unstructured testament of a friendship between a dog and a family. It moves from when Fitzy was adopted to when he passed away at the age of 15. He was a good dog. This little...
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Offering exquisite cocktails and unsound advice, How to Booze by Jordan Kaye and Marshall Altier pairsthe perfect cocktail with unfailingly entertaining advice for all of life's most alcohol-inducing moments. Much more than just a guide to mixology, How to Booze is a hilarious and remarkably prescient, if somewhat degenerate, guide to life-or at least that part of life that would be greatly improved in the company of Johnny Walker or Jack Daniels....
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When do you restrain another person? When do you put hands on them? When do you release them? A brief memoir about being a teacher at a special needs school in the 1990s. Students could be aggressive. Teachers followed guidelines and conducted restraint procedures until they were safe. It sounds simple when put that way. It wasn't. The Long Weekend Review is a monthly e-zine that allows the writer to do whatever they want, as long as it is written...
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