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  Golden Boy - Memories of a Hong...

  Martin Booth

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  “A vivid re-creation of a lost time and place . . . In this quite wonderful book, Booth brings the Hong Kong of his youth back to life.” —The Washington Post Book WorldAt seven years old, Martin Booth found himself with all of Hong Kong at his feet. His father was posted there in 1952, and this memoir is his telling of that youth, a time when he had access to the corners of a colony normally closed to a “Gweilo,” a “pale fellow” like him.His experiences were colorful and vast. Befriending rickshaw coolies and local stallholders, he learned Cantonese, sampled delicacies such as boiled water beetles and one-hundred-year-old eggs, and participated in vibrant festivals. He even entered the forbidden Kowloon Walled City, wandered into a secret lair of Triads, and visited an opium den.From the plink-plonk man with his dancing monkey to the Queen of Kowloon (a crazed tramp who may have been a Romanov), Martin Booth saw it all—but his memoir illustrates the deeper challenges he faced in his warring parents: a broad-minded mother who embraced all things Chinese and a bigoted father who was enraged by his family's interest in “going native.”Martin Booth's compelling memoir, the last book he completed before dying, glows with infectious curiosity and humor and is an intimate representation of the now extinct time and place of his growing up.“Eloquent and engrossing.” —People“A grand adventure, seen through a boy’s eyes but remembered by a novelist with a sensualist’s appreciation of sights, sounds, and tastes . . . An extraordinarily happy book, filled with hilarious set-pieces and pulsating with Hong Kong’s vibrant street life.” —The New York Times

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  Sunjata and Bakaridjan Koné: Two...

  Matt Clayton

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  Do you like epic tales that sing the deeds of the world’s greatest heroes? 
  If so, you will love this volume of epics from the West African country of Mali. Each is full of battles and derring-do, magic, and prophecies based on historical events. The Epic of Sunjata tells the tale of the great thirteenth-century king of the Mali Empire, Sunjata Keita, who started life as a disabled boy but rose to become one of Mali’s greatest warriors and king of a vast empire. The Epic of Bakaridjan Koné, a proud epic in its own right, is but a part of the larger Epic of Bambara Segu, one of the longest African epics, detailing the history of the Segu Empire, which lasted from 1712 to 1861. Like Sunjata, Bakaridjan Koné is a formidable warrior; however, he has no designs on power, preferring only to serve his king with valorous deeds.  
  Here are just a few of the amazing episodes you’ll read in these epics:How a hunter prophesied that Sunjata would become the king of a great empire.How Sunjata was disabled at birth but learned to walk and gained superhuman strength.Sunjata’s exile from Mali and his growth into manhood.How Sunjata fought and defeated the evil sorcerer-king, Sumanguru Kanté.How a Muslim soothsayer prophesied that Bakaridjan Koné would outshine all of the king’s sons and become the greatest warrior of Segu.How Bakaridjan Koné performed the deeds of a hero while he was yet a boy.How Bakaridjan Koné defeated an evil water jinni that even King Da Monzon was afraid to challenge.How Bakaridjan Koné lost his honor and then regained it. How King Da Monzon tried to assassinate Bakaridjan but was foiled by Bakaridjan’s son.  
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to enjoy each of these fascinating West African epics!

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  Gods and Legends - Exploring the...

  Julia Blacksmith

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  Mythology has been an integral part of human civilization for thousands of years, shaping cultures, religions, and societal values. Across the world, ancient civilizations created elaborate myths to explain the mysteries of existence, from the origins of the universe to the forces of nature and the fate of the soul after death. These myths were more than just stories—they were the foundation of belief systems, influencing laws, traditions, and even the structure of governments. Whether told through oral traditions, inscribed on temple walls, or recorded in sacred texts, these legends provided meaning and guidance to those who followed them.  
    
  One of the most fascinating aspects of mythology is how civilizations separated by vast distances often shared similar themes. Myths of powerful gods, epic battles between good and evil, creation and destruction, and the hero’s journey appear in cultures across the globe. The Egyptian sun god Ra, the Greek titan Prometheus, and the Mesopotamian king Gilgamesh all embody different versions of the same fundamental human questions: Who are we? Where did we come from? What is our purpose? These universal themes suggest that myths were not just the product of imagination but reflections of the fears, aspirations, and wisdom of ancient societies. 

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  A Mild Case of Dead - The unseen...

  Dave Young

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  A Mild Case of Dead examines the folly of pursuing greater satisfaction in life through the goals of health, fitness, and weight loss. It occurs to us as logical to seek these qualities as a way to be more satisfied with our lives, but we seek them only because of a dissatisfaction with our lives. The human design is to be more satisfied with life first. When you’re guided by humanity instead of logic your physical state becomes a byproduct of that satisfaction, not the way to it.  
  Written and narrated by the author, the book explains why he chose to abandon this work and close his gym forever. He realized that the issues that cause people to pursue health and fitness strategies are never resolved with the minutiae of programs or routines or diets because they are internal struggles first. 
  The natural way to be satisfied with your body is to be satisfied with your life. Any other process is only a theory about life, not the real thing.

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  Knead to Know - A History of Baking

  Neil Buttery

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  In Knead to Know: A History of Baking, food historian and chef Neil Buttery takes the reader on a journey exploring the creation, evolution and cultural importance of some of our most beloved baked foods, whether they be fit for a monarch's table, or served from the bakestone of a lowly farm labourer. This book charts innovations, happy accidents and some of the most downright bizarre baked foods ever created. 
   
   
  Everything has a history, but food history is special because it tells us so much about our culture and society, from the role of bread in the birth of human civilisation to the invention of the wedding cake, the creation of the whisk, or the purpose of the fish heads in a star-gazy pie. Food history encompasses it all. 
   
   
  When we think of the evolution of something, we think every step is an improvement, an incremental elevation toward some peak of perfection. This is not always the case. Sometimes things have to become simpler, knowledge is lost and skills are forgotten. As a baker of historical foods, Neil Buttery demonstrates that forgotten recipes and traditional techniques are often worth trying out (and mentions a few that should perhaps be left in the past).

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  The Complete Works of Zacharias...

  Zacharias Tanee Fomum

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  The Complete Works of Zacharias Tanee Fomum on Marriage is a comprehensive collection that offers godly perspectives into every stage of marital life. This compilation includes the following audiobooks:Enjoying the Premarital LifeEnjoying the Choice of Your Marriage PartnerEnjoying the Married LifeA Successful Marriage: The Husband's MakingA Successful Marriage: The Wife's MakingDivorce and RemarriageRevolutionary Thoughts of MarriageFreedom from the Sin of Adultery and Fornication 
  Life is meant to be enjoyed, both before and during marriage. The choices you make before marriage can set the foundation for a fulfilling and godly union. This collection provides God's mind on selecting the right partner, building a successful marriage, and maintaining a strong, God-centered relationship. It addresses the roles and responsibilities of both husbands and wives, emphasizing unconditional love, respect, and commitment. 
  Through real-life testimonies and biblical principles, Fomum shows you how to navigate the challenges of marriage, avoid pitfalls like adultery and divorce, and create a stable and joyous home. This volume is a vital resource for anyone seeking to build a marriage that reflects God's plan for heaven on earth.

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