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Are you a responsible citizen who would like to explore more about your history and the issues faced by minority groups? Are you an activist who yearns for constructive information and conversations that can build a better society for us all?
It's a fact: Racial discrimination and harassment are issues that often affect Native Americans in more ways than we can imagine. The truth is that minorities form a huge part of American history. Although it...
62) Love Literacy
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Love Literacy answers, "Why love isn't working in your life, the love lessons we weren't taught and how to make love work.
If you're single, then you're probably tired of wasting your time on fruitless dates and are on the brink of giving up. If you're coupled, then you're probably tired of seeing the same struggles, and wondering what became of your love. If this is you, then you don't have to struggle in love or suffer in silence anymore.
In this...
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Life throws up its challenges. Endless, unforeseeable obstacles that seem intent on our undoing. I was constantly told to "Get my ducks in a row." Well, my ducks are my ducks; they go where they go. This book is a key to happiness and mental wellness at any age. A "Don't Sweat the small stuff" for new generations with new challenges. A "Chicken Soup for the Soul"- but with ducks-told over a lifetime.
64) Julius Caesar: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Generals in Ancient Rome and His Role in
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If you've ever been curious about ancient Rome and the time of Caesar but felt overwhelmed by the information available, this handy biography of Julius Caesar's life might just be what you've been looking for.
By taking a broad and narrow focus, this volume is able to simultaneously give the reader a nice overview of the 1st century BCE while also honing in on the specifics of the famous leader as he makes his way up from the downtrodden neighborhood...
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Repasemos los últimos 120 años de historia china, desde los inicios del país como un imperio obsoleto y en apuros a finales del siglo XIX hasta convertirse en una superpotencia comunista totalitaria.
La radical transformación de China desde una monarquía dinástica a un régimen comunista dominante en el mundo resulta muy atractiva para lectores de todas las edades e intereses, y este libro narra la historia de los acontecimientos más importantes...
67) Knights Templar: An Enthralling History of the Rise and Fall of the Most Influential Catholic Milita
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Did you know the Templar Order was so strict that its members could only have meat three times a week?
The Knights Templar has established itself as the most popular military organization of medieval times. Everyone has heard of the order, and everyone is familiar with the image of a medieval Crusader knight with a red cross on their white uniform. But who exactly were the Templars? What was their purpose? And are the rumors about their secretive...
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The French Revolution is incredibly complex and involves a lot of moving parts, from the monarchy to the political clubs, from the intelligentsia to the starving peasantry protesting in the streets. This audiobook breaks it down for you in simple terms.
It could be argued that the French Revolution is the perfect example of a social movement that began with the best of intentions yet somehow went wrong.
The ideologues of the French Revolution were...
69) Holy Roman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Union of Smaller Kingdoms That Started During the Earl
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Holy Roman Empire, then pay attention...
Beginning with Charlemagne, the great and educated king who would serve as an inspiration for world leaders from Frederick II to Adolf Hitler, the Holy Roman Empire's intricate ties with the Roman Catholic Church would provide for plenty of excitement and drama in its early years. However, as the empire staggered through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance,...
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¿Sabía que los antiguos egipcios creían en la vida después de la muerte? ¡Se sorprenderá de lo mucho que se preparaban para la otra vida!
Este libro está repleto de historias sobre la vida de los antiguos egipcios, sus dioses y algunos de los mayores mitos de la antigüedad. Los dioses desempeñaban un papel importante en la vida de la gente; ¡te sorprenderá ver hasta qué punto influían en la vida cotidiana!
En cada página de este libro,...
71) El cristianismo primitivo: Una guía fascinante de la historia del cristianismo primitivo, desde el m
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¿Cuál fue el punto de partida del cristianismo? ¿Fue en un pueblecito de Belén, como afirman las letras de nuestras canciones navideñas favoritas?
¿Comenzó el cristianismo inmediatamente después del Sermón de la montaña? ¿Después de la crucifixión? ¿Después de la resurrección? ¿O llevó algo más de tiempo? ¿Hubo una fusión más amplia de conceptos e ideas?
En realidad, en los primeros tiempos del cristianismo, cuando Pedro y Pablo...
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The paranoia and recriminations that have been unleashed by religious inquisitions are quite extraordinary.
This audiobook explores the Inquisition in depth, leaving no stone unturned to find the root of what drove these religious persecutions.
Most people know about the Spanish Inquisition, but there were other inquisitions, such as those carried out by the Romans and the Portuguese. What was it that motivated these diehard religious zealots to squash...
73) Medieval Knights: A Captivating Guide to the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, Knights Hospitaller, Or
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Did you know that many medieval knights were actually monks?
Listen to the stories, histories, and legends of medieval knights and the groups to which they belonged. Some are more well known than others, although all of them played a role in history.
Delve into the stories of the Knights Hospitallers and the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre as they waged war against infidels and pagans. Learn about the so-called "Leper Brothers" from the Order of St....
74) The Holy Spirit
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In 1 Corinthians chapter 12 the apostle Paul writes: "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant." Sadly, today many Christians are poorly equipped to understand what the Bible has to say about the Holy Spirit. Throughout the Old Testament we see the revealed power of God referred to as the "Spirit of God" (at creation, anointing prophets, etc.). Yet clearly the Holy Spirit is more than just the force of God, he is...
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How can you protect your right to a balanced life in a profession that demands perfection?
Medical life is challenging. The culture is competitive, the environment intense, the machinery complex and unwieldy, and the expectations high. Under such constant stress, many doctors sacrifice their own wellbeing to try and provide the best possible care for their patients.
We've got it backwards. Only by first looking after yourself can you truly provide...
77) Incas and Spanish Conquest: An Enthralling Overview of the Inca Empire, Conquistadors, and Conquests
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Two manuscripts in one book:
In the first part of this book, you will discover:
In the second part of this book, you will learn about:
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Two manuscripts in one audiobook:
Imperial Rome: A Captivating Guide to Events and Facts You Should Know About the Roman Empire
Pax Romana: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Rome during the Roman Peace Period
In the first part of this audiobook, you learn includes the following:
The downfall of the Roman Republic and the emergence of the illustrious Roman Empire;
Caesar's life and conquests, as well as his ultimate assassination at the hands of his...
79) The Qing Dynasty
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Qing Dynasty, then pay attention...
Succeeding the Ming dynasty in 1644, the Qing emperors managed to create one of the largest empires ever to exist in the territories of Asia and the fifth largest empire in the world. The Qing dynasty doubled the size of the Ming territory, but they also more than tripled its population, integrating not just Chinese but also Tibetans, Mongols, Burmese, Tai peoples,...
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Si desea descubrir la fascinante historia de Roma, siga leyendo...
Roma comenzó como un reino, prosperó como república, conquistó vastos territorios cuando era un imperio y se convirtió en la Ciudad Santa durante la Edad Media. Incluso hoy en día, Roma sigue intrigándonos con su rica historia, arquitectura, arte, literatura, religión, leyes y lengua. Los abundantes hallazgos arqueológicos de Roma y sus alrededores no son más que un fragmento...