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  The Rich Heritage of Norse...

  Penelope Reed

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  Perhaps the greatest mythological tradition ever: "The Rich Heritage of Norse Mythology: Journey to Asgard: Discovering the Deities and Sagas of Norse Mythology." It offers the opportunity to really delve into that fabulous realm of Norse legend, where heroes, gods, and cosmic forces blur into a presentation of stories that have had enduring significance and breathtaking grandeur. 
  The book begins with the backgrounds of existence in the primordial nothingness of Ginnungagap, set behind the unifying axes of the mighty Yggdrasil. The Norse universe is created and understood through the actions and fates of its gods Odin, Thor, Freyja, and Loki, who are the Æsir and Vanir. Learn these cosmic characters for their expressions of universal knowledge, love, chaos, and courage through telling and perceptive analyses. 
  For instance, the book can prove its cultural and historical importance for such immortal stories by describing in bold legendary sagas, be they from Sigurd's chivalry to the horror cycles of the Völsunga saga. It does so even as it tries to probe at the horrific happenings of Ragnarök while revealing the cyclical dynamics of Norse cosmology characterized by destruction and renewal. 
  This will provide readers with an appreciation of how the myths arose and what elements of them are actually valid, through the discussions of such cultural, historical, and spiritual contexts that defined these myths. In connoisseur or novice to Norse mythology, this richly detailed journey to Asgard is sure to captivate, educate, and inspire as the complex legacy of the legendary culture brings to life today.

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  Hot Hot Chicken - A Nashville Story

  Rachel Louise Martin

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  These days, hot chicken is a "must-try" Southern food. Restaurants in New York, Detroit, Cambridge, and even Australia advertise that they fry their chicken "Nashville-style." Thousands of people attend the Music City Hot Chicken Festival each year. The James Beard Foundation has given Prince's Chicken Shack an American Classic Award for inventing the dish. 
   
   
   
  But for almost seventy years, hot chicken was made and sold primarily in Nashville's Black neighborhoods—and the story of hot chicken says something powerful about race relations in Nashville, especially as the city tries to figure out what it will be in the future. 
   
   
   
  Hot, Hot Chicken recounts the history of Nashville's Black communities through the story of its hot chicken scene from the Civil War, when Nashville became a segregated city, through the tornado that ripped through North Nashville in March 2020.

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  Russian History - The 20th Century

  Will Forrest

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  Introducing "Russian History: The 20th Century" 
   - The Final book in Our "From Rus to Russia" Series. 
  Complete your journey through Russia's enthralling past with "Russian History: The 20th Century," the highly anticipated final volume in our "From Rus to Russia" series. This riveting book guides you through a century of unparalleled change, as Russia transformed from a monarchy to a superpower and beyond. 
  Witness the momentous events that shaped the nation, from the Russian Revolution and the rise of the Soviet Union to the Cold War and the birth of modern Russia. Explore the lives of influential figures like Lenin, Stalin, and Gorbachev, who left indelible marks on the course of history. 
  This book brings the nation's past to life with a blend of engaging storytelling and in-depth analysis. Experience the triumphs and tragedies of a century that saw Russia emerge as a global power, only to face new challenges in the modern era. 
  Perfect for history enthusiasts and newcomers alike, this accessible and enthralling book is a fitting conclusion to our captivating "From Rus to Russia" series. 
  Don't miss your opportunity to complete your collection and immerse yourself in Russia's incredible 20th-century history. Order your copy of "Russian History: The 20th Century" today, and relive the events that defined a nation and changed the world. 
   

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  Swami chinmayananda

  Vinitha R, Amol Raikar

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  "More important than what is behind you and what is ahead of you is what is In you. Seek it. Centered in it, act and live."
  
  Swami Chinmayananda reintroduced the world to Adi Shankaracharya's work, an Indian philosopher born in 700 AD who strengthened the roots of Advaita Vedanta in Hinduism. In his 42 years of work in this space, Swami Chinmayananda left a permanent mark in the hearts of people and his service inspired millions of people all over the world.

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  The Window on the Hill

  Madison Cawein

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you 19 recordings of The Window on the Hill by Madison Julius Cawein. This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 22, 2012.Madison Julius Cawein was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the fifth child of William and Christiana (Stelsly) Cawein. His father made patent medicines from herbs. Cawein thus became acquainted with and developed a love for local nature as a child. After graduating from high school, Cawein worked in a pool hall in Louisville as a cashier in Waddill's New-market, which also served as a gambling house. He worked there for six years, saving his pay so he could return home to write. His output was thirty-six books and 1,500 poems. His writing presented Kentucky scenes in a language echoing Percy Bysshe Shelley and John Keats. He soon earned the nickname the "Keats of Kentucky". He was popular enough that, by 1900, he told the Louisville Courier-Journal that his income from publishing poetry in magazines amounted to about $100 a month (Summary by Wikipedia)

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  A Basic History of the United...

  Clarence B. Carson

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  Carson’s full-scale treatment of American history combines scholarly exactness with evocative passages that lead the listener to a clearer understanding of the people and events, the triumphs and the shortcomings, which have shaped this nation. “For Carson, history is the product of the actions of countless individuals, each under the influence of certain ideas. And Carson explores those ideas, ideologies, and ‘isms.’”—The Freeman 
  This sixth volume examines the philosophic and religious divide inherent in such issues as materialism and statism, the welfare state, conservatism, liberalism, and the Reagan and the first Bush administrations. Carson addresses the collapse of Communism in Europe, investigates government obstacles to production, and assays future trends in work, including self-employment.

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