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  Two Thousand Years in Exeter

  W G Hoskins

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  Exeter is one of the oldest cities in Britain: people have lived here without a break for more than two thousand years. The High Street has been in continuous use as a thoroughfare throughout that long period. For centuries Exeter was one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the kingdom and has always been the mother city of the South West.
  In this book, first published in 1960 and acclaimed as a 'small masterpiece', the author traces the essential historic development and character of a leading provincial centre. He describes its adventure from a Roman camp to a modern city, with particular reference to its social history, to the lives and surroundings of ordinary people, to the buildings and landscapes of the past. Above all, he is concerned with the recent past and devotes three thorough chapters to the 19th and 20th centuries.
  W. G. Hoskins died in 1992. The task of bringing the work up to date and preparing text and illustrations for this new edition of a classic work has been undertaken by Hazel Harvey, a distinguished local historian of Exeter. Much of Exeter has been destroyed, but much of the historic past of this entrancing city still remains. Hoskins' incomparable text is supported by a new selection of illustrations and maps, with an appendix on the street names of the city and place names in the neighbourhood.
  This book will be as valuable to the visitor as to the citizen of Exeter, for it tells where to look for the memorials of the past and for the history that lies behind them.

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  The Tempest

  William Shakespeare

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  "We are such stuff as dreams are made on."
  
  Transport yourself to a remote, enchanted island in William Shakespeare's final masterpiece, The Tempest. Prospero, the usurped Duke of Milan, has spent twelve years in exile, mastering the occult arts and commanding the spirits of the isle. When a magical storm brings his treacherous enemies to his shores, Prospero finally has the chance to settle the score.
  
  The play is a breathtaking blend of spectacle and soul-searching. Guided by the ethereal spirit Ariel and hindered by the earthy, resentful Caliban, Prospero orchestrates a series of illusions to confront his brother's betrayal. Yet, amid the schemes of revenge, a tender romance blossoms between his daughter, Miranda, and the shipwrecked Prince Ferdinand.
  
  A profound meditation on the nature of authority, the bond of family, and the power of mercy, The Tempest is often seen as Shakespeare's farewell to the stage. This definitive edition captures the play's unique atmospheric beauty and its timeless message of reconciliation.
  
  Surrender to the magic of the isle. Buy "The Tempest" today and experience the Bard's final, visionary work.

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  The Wisdom Of Life

  Arthur Schopenhauer

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  Arthur Schopenhauer's ""The Wisdom of Life"" is a compelling exploration into the nature of happiness and fulfillment. 
  Written by a renowned 19th-century philosopher, this work delves into human desires and motivations, offering a unique perspective on finding meaning in life. 
  Schopenhauer suggests that true contentment comes from within, advocating for the appreciation of our current possessions over the pursuit of what we lack. 
  Covering various life aspects such as wealth, fame, and love, this book is an insightful guide to living a life rich in intellectual and emotional growth. It's an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the deeper aspects of human happiness and well-being.

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  Gateway for Kids: Say Hello!...

  Ken Lou

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  Say 'hello" and meet your international friends from 21 cultures across Africa and Europe! 
   
  Know how your friends greet and dress, and learn about their favorite festivals, costumes, food, music, dance, arts, folktales and traditional houses. As you take steps to appreciate and respect one another's way of life, you will become a well-loved friend. and grow as an ambassador of peace. 
   
  Don't put this book away until you know how to say thank you and 'I love you' in their languages. Then count the smiles that greet you when you say those nice words.  
   
  After all, friendship begins when you say 'hello'!

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  Letters from a Stoic Made Simple...

  Everyday Stoicism

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  You keep seeing Seneca quoted in podcasts, posts and pep talks, and every quote sounds like it was written for your week. Then you open the letters themselves and hit two thousand years of Roman names, patrons and provinces, and the wisdom slips away.
  
  This unofficial companion walks you through the twenty or so letters that still matter, in plain modern language. Each chapter starts inside a scene from Seneca's own turbulent life as an exiled senator, imperial tutor and reluctant courtier, then brings the idea into an ordinary day at work, in traffic, at a funeral, in an argument you did not want. You get his thinking on time and the shortness of life, on grief, anger, friendship, money and the fear of death, and one usable practice at the end of every chapter. Seneca's text is not included; quoted lines come from public-domain translations or plain paraphrase.
  
  By the end you will know what Seneca actually said, and what to do with it. Press play and start with the letter on time.

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  As a man thinketh

  James Allen

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  Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and human-narrated by Matthew Schmitz. As a Man Thinketh by James Allen is a concise philosophical work arguing that a person’s thoughts shape their character, circumstances, actions, and ultimate destiny. Allen presents the mind as a kind of inner garden: when cultivated with discipline, purpose, and noble ideals, it produces strength, serenity, and meaningful success; when neglected or filled with fear, resentment, or aimlessness, it leads to suffering and limitation. The book emphasizes personal responsibility, self-mastery, and the quiet power of sustained thought, suggesting that outer life gradually reflects the quality of one’s inner life.

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