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  Egyptology: The History and...

  Editors Charles River

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  Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world’s first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it’s no wonder that today’s world has so many Egyptologists. 
  Though he couldn’t have known it, the various scholars and scientists Napoleon brought to Egypt kicked off modern Egyptology, and a general fascination across the West. Until about 200 years ago the writing of the ancient Egyptians was an enigma to the world, but that changed when an ancient Egyptian monument known today as the Rosetta Stone was discovered (or rediscovered serendipitously) by French soldiers in Egypt in 1799. Now one of the most famous monuments in the world, the Rosetta Stone is a black granite stele that was inscribed with texts in Greek and two different scripts of the ancient Egyptian language: demotic and hieroglyphs. The discovery of the Rosetta Stone finally provided researchers with a way of reading the Egyptian language based on an understanding of the Greek translation. 
  As more individuals headed for Egypt and made more groundbreaking discoveries, the interest in Egypt heightened, as did knowledge about ancient history, despite the fact it happened so long ago and covered an immense span of time. Thanks to all these efforts, modern Egyptologists are able to learn an incredible amount about different periods through reading the surviving texts currently preserved in museums throughout the world.

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  History of India: An Enthralling...

  Billy Wellman

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  “Incredible India” is the slogan of India’s official tourism campaign—and it’s true!  
  India has an amazing history, from some of the world’s earliest civilizations to its contemporary high-tech culture and a huge diversity of religions, arts, and people. 
  This book takes you all the way from India’s prehistoric beginnings at Mohenjo-daro to the development of Buddhism and the Maurya Empire, the Hindu empires of the Middle Ages, the Mughals who brought Islam to the mix (and created the Taj Mahal), the British Raj, and finally the fight for independence and the modern yet ageless India of today. 
  On the way, you’ll find out some fascinating facts about Indian culture, history, and historical figures. Here is just a glimpse of what you can discover in this book: 
  ·      How National Highway 1 goes all the way back to the Mauryan Empire! 
  ·      The importance of nonviolence in Indian culture 
  ·      How just 20,000 British officials ruled a population of millions 
  ·      How the illiterate emperor Akbar headed a huge revival of art and scholarship, mixing Hindu, Muslim, Jain, and even Christian influences 
  ·      Why only ten of the eleven Sikh gurus were actual people—and who the eleventh guru is 
  ·      How India exported Buddhism to the world 
  ·      India’s intense artistic heritage, from rock-cut temples and acutely observant Mughal miniatures to Anish Kapoor’s contemporary abstracts 
  ·      Why a Sikh maharaja ended up as an English landowner and friend of Queen Victoria 
  ·      And so much more! 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about Indian history today!

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  St Petersburg

  Kelly Mass

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  St Petersburg's structures lay over the skeletons of the press-ganged servant workers who worked to build it, making it the label "the city built on bones." Historians approximate that 100,000 18th-century slaves are buried underneath the city's stunning Italianate estates and large Parisian-style streets.They passed away of cold, appetite, illness, or, if they were truly unfortunate, wolves. They were drawn from all around the Russian Empire at the time. They dedicated their lives for the magnificence of Imperial Russia, and the city they built, St Petersburg, stands as a testimony to the Russian state's single-mindedness.Its extravagant palaces radiate European elegance and were actively built in a Western way to bring Russia closer to Europe.Still, more than 3 centuries later, Russia has yet to finish this journey, and St Petersburg is a witness to the trouble of the journey.Let’s take a look at what else makes Saint Petersburg such a unique place.

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  The Most Holy Trinosophia

  Comte de Saint-Germain

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  La Très Sainte Trinosophie, The Most Holy Trinosophia, or The Most Holy Threefold Wisdom, is a French esoteric book, allegedly authored by Alessandro Cagliostro or the Count of St. Germain. Dated to the late 18th century, the 96-page book is divided into twelve sections representing the twelve zodiacal signs. The veiled content is said to refer to an allegorical initiation, detailing many Kabbalistic, alchemical and masonic mysteries. .

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  Abortion and The Senseless...

  Dorris S. Woods PhD

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  The overturning of Roe V. Wade will have long-term and indelible consequences on American society. 
  The purpose of this book is to be part of the on-going conversations. 
  Perfect or not, Roe was working for America. Consequently, it did not need to be “fixed”. 
  The ignorance of attempting to fix it when the ramifications were unknown, has resulted in chaos, confusion, inconvenience and trauma for women who need abortions. In many cases viability of the embryo dictates an abortion. 
  Also important is the fact that medical decisions were taken out of the hands of physicians. That is a “No, no”! 
  The book also addresses the issue of poor ethics in the Supreme Court as this was also a factor in overturning Roe, as was arrogance.

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  Trauma-Focused Cognitive...

  Vivian Westlake

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  Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a structured, evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help children and adolescents process and recover from trauma. Combining principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy with trauma-sensitive techniques, TF-CBT has been shown to effectively reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve emotional and behavioral functioning in young individuals. This model empowers children and their families to heal from the effects of trauma, fostering resilience and long-term well-being. 
  Trauma can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars, impacting a child’s development, relationships, and overall quality of life. Experiences such as abuse, neglect, natural disasters, or the loss of a loved one can overwhelm a child’s capacity to cope, leading to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other challenges. TF-CBT addresses these impacts by providing a safe and supportive framework for children to confront their trauma, reframe their thoughts, and build healthier coping mechanisms. 
  The TF-CBT model follows a phased approach, beginning with skill-building and stabilization. This phase includes teaching relaxation techniques, emotional regulation skills, and strategies for managing distressing thoughts. Once a foundation of safety and trust is established, therapy transitions to trauma narration and processing. During this phase, children are guided to share and explore their traumatic experiences in a controlled and supportive environment, allowing them to reframe negative beliefs and reduce the power of painful memories. The final phase focuses on integration and resilience, equipping children and their families with tools to maintain progress and foster positive growth.

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