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  Book of the Ancient Greeks The:...

  Dorothy Mills, Cole Bolchoz

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  This book, like the first of the series the Book of the Ancient World, was used in its original manuscript form by one of my history classes. It carries on the story of the way in which man has been learning how to live from the time of the Coming of the Greeks to the loss of Greek independence in 146 B.C.The spirit of a nation is expressed and its history is recorded in three ways: in its political history, in its literature and in its art. The aim of this book has been to use such parts of the political history of the Greeks, of their literature and of their art as seem to have been the outward and visible signs of the spirit that inspired them.This book is only intended as an introduction to the history of Greek civilization, and the difficulty of my task has been to decide on what to omit. Everyone will not agree with me as to what I have taken and what I have left, but my aim will have been accomplished, if the book should create a desire to know something more of the great heritage which has come to us from the Greeks.

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  Mysterious Mass Disappearances

  Martin K. Ettington

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  This book is all about mass disappearances which have occurred in history. 
  These events run the gamut from entire villages whose inhabitants disappeared to a flight of military planes gone missing in the Bermuda Triangle. 
  Many ships have disappeared so I only cover a few of the most notorious ones.  
  I also do not usually cover missing families or where just several people have gone absent. 
  It is much more interesting to me if an entire army became lost and missing or strange things happened to a group which has become a big mystery. 
  There are also some recent missing persons mysteries since these events happen even in the modern age.

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  Misunderstood Transgender

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  The world of mankind is changing. Terminology is changing, adapting, evolving and being created. Nothing in society is changing more than gender terminology and almost nothing is causing more division. 
   
  It is changing what previous generations deemed to be unacceptable. Indeed much of what is now accepted and even promoted would have once placed millions in prison and worse. It was not so long ago that one of the world's greatest minds, Alan Turin, was chemically castrated for being gay. The man helped us to rid the world of the Nazi scourge and yet he ended his life in misery because of a society that saw him as disgusting. 
   
  Generations argue with each other today over the same issues and more. Today we argue about whether somebody who claims to feel to be a member of the opposite sex should be allowed in their toilets and changing rooms. The right wing traditionalists are aghast at the very idea. And yet today's youth seem to accept it easily. The difference is upbringing and influence. There is now a bewildering array of titles, names and designations to understand. From LGBTQ, gay, homosexual, transsexual, transgender and gender fluid to MtF, FtM, pangender, agender and tranvestism. There is little wonder that the previous generation is having difficulty understanding just what is happening, especially when we consider that even those within these categories argue about definitions. 
   
  In this book we are going to lift the veil on the world of the Transgender and reveal the secrets of a world most misunderstand.

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  Mahatma Gandhi: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Mahatma Gandhi, father of modern India: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Boring History Facts for Sleep

  Soothing Knowledge

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  Settle down for the night with a calm journey through the quieter side of history. This audiobook shares simple, straightforward historical facts chosen to soothe the mind rather than stir it. Each fact is presented in a slow, steady tone, making it easy to let your thoughts drift away from daily worries. 
  You’ll hear about ancient empires, forgotten inventions, old customs, and small but fascinating details from different eras. These stories don’t demand attention or spark excitement. Instead, they serve as a gentle background, helping you ease into a peaceful state that supports natural sleep. 
  By focusing on plain details and simple narratives, the audiobook encourages your mind to slow down. The steady rhythm of each historical note helps quiet busy thoughts and invites you to relax. Perfect for unwinding at the end of the day, it can become a comforting part of your bedtime routine.

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  Author Paul Levinson Discusses...

  Paul Levinson

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  In the following keynote address given at Saint Francis College, author Paul Levinson discusses Canadian philosopher and academic Marshall McLuhan's concept of "The Medium Is The Message" from his seminal book, Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. "The Medium Is The Message" proposed that the media--not the content that they carry--affects the society in which it plays a role and, thus, should be the primary focus of study. Levinson, a colleague of McLuhan’s, discusses how McLuhan’s ideas still hold true in today's environment of social media, digital publication, and proliferation of mass communication methods.

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