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  Mythology across the Ancient...

  Editors Charles River

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  Although the Egyptians may not have passed their civilization directly on to later peoples, the key elements that comprised Egyptian civilization, including their religion, early ideas of state, and art and architecture, can be found among other civilizations. For instance, civilizations far separated in time and space, such as China and Mesoamerica, possessed key elements that were similar to those found in ancient Egypt. Indeed, since Egyptian civilization represented some fundamental human concepts, a study of their culture can be useful when trying to understand many other pre-modern cultures.  
  	Today the Mesopotamians and their religion are sources of curiosity, but thousands of years ago, the religion was an integral part of their lives. From their birth to their death, deities surrounded them, and whether their social interactions were on the level of a smaller city or that of a larger nation-state, deities played key roles in the social fabric of their society. Whereas the Israelites were one people who worshipped a single god, Babylon had a succession of different dynasties derived from many ethnic groups, and since Babylonian religion originated from a plethora of sources, there were very few elements that maintained primacy throughout the city’s history. For example, the Sumerian influence resulted in citizens worshipping many deities in the city, but those numbers were reduced after the Amorites came to power.  
  	One of the reasons Zeus remains one of the most recognizable gods in history is because of the spread of his influence. Due to the conquests of Alexander the Great, Zeus was brought along with other elements of Hellenization to Egypt and the Near East, and a few centuries later, Rome all but adopted him as their own chief god, Jupiter. From there, he was exported around the Roman Empire and fused with numerous other local gods in the process.

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  Word Nerds Unite! - The...

  Webb Garrison

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  Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does "putting your best foot forward" mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and what does it have to do with the rarity of horses? Word Nerds Unite! shares 200 fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games. 
  You've probably used words or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But you'll be surprised and interested to discover the fascinating and sometimes curious origins to these fun sayings! 
  In Word Nerds Unite! you'll find:200 quirky, interesting words, phrases, and colloquial termsBackstory for these colorful sayings still used todayHow some of our favorite expressions have evolved through the years 
  You'll discover such fascinating word and phrase origins for:handwriting on the wallplay for keepsraining cats and dogsbreak the icebull's eyeand many more! 
    
  Word Nerds Unite! is perfect for word lovers, Wordle enthusiasts, homeschoolers, and anyone curious about the illuminating history of 200 words that pepper our everyday dialogue and how they gained contemporary use. Organized by subject, each chapter begins with a quote, an introductory paragraph, and a list of what you'll discover!

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  Kurkaah

  Eli Avraham

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Haifa has become the most comfortable and sought‐after destination for LGBT asylum seekers from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip thanks to its status as a mixed city of Jews and Arabs. Sami fell in love with its streets, its Arab neighborhoods, its Eastern restaurants serving tasty and familiar food, the Haifa Bay as seen from the Independence Shield, and of course with the sea that was always there, like a promise that everything was still possible… 
  Nimaar was born as Sami in a small Palestinian village near Ramallah into a reality of violence. His abusive and estranged father, clashes with the Israeli Army, and persecution due to rumors about his sexual orientation turned his childhood into a living hell. He manages to find solace on the football field, but when his sexual identity is exposed and the danger to his life becomes clear, he has no choice but to flee to Israel, a place he had always seen as a cruel enemy. In Haifa, he tastes freedom for the first time and meets LGBT youth from the territories and Israel. Yet even there, he discovers that the past does not let him go and continues to haunt him. 
  "Korak'ah" is a stirring and heartfelt novel about loneliness, survival, and courage, and about the relentless pursuit of freedom and a safe haven. 
  Eli Avraham was born in 1960 and raised in Beit Dagan. He is a graduate of the agricultural program at the religious youth village "Kfar Hassidim", completed his archival studies at "David Yellin College", and worked for approximately 33 years in the emergency department at "Assaf Harofeh Hospital" and in outpatient clinics. Divorced, a father of seven children and a grandfather to four grandchildren.

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  Blood on the Moon

  Alan K. Rode

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  Of the movies that writers and historians call "Noir Westerns," none is more celebrated than 1948's Blood on the Moon. The comingling of the Western genre and the noir style crystalized in this extraordinary film, in turn influencing Westerns in the 1950s to become darker and more psychological. Produced during the height of the post-World War II film noir movement, Blood on the Moon is a classic Western immersed in the film noir netherworld of double crosses, government corruption, shabby barrooms, gun-toting goons, and romantic betrayals. With this volume, biographer and noir expert Alan K. Rode brings the film to life for a new generation of listeners and film lovers.

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  Essays: First Series Heroism

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  True heroism does not seek applause. It does not wear armor or demand recognition. It walks quietly, steady in its purpose, untouched by fear or flattery. In Heroism, Ralph Waldo Emerson strips away the illusions of grandeur and reveals the essence of courage: a quiet, unwavering commitment to one's own principles.
  This is not a celebration of warriors or conquerors but of those who face the world with integrity, who move through life unshaken by its storms. Emerson's hero is not molded by circumstance but by an inner law, a deep sense of self that refuses to bend to convention or compromise. True bravery, he argues, is not found in extraordinary moments but in the quiet persistence of a soul that remains true to itself.
  Part of Essays: First Series, Heroism is an invitation to look beyond the theatrical and into the enduring. It is a reminder that the greatest strength is not in domination but in self-possession. To read it is to reconsider what it means to be fearless.

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  The Discoverer - Experiencing...

  Moshe Katz

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if reality is far richer than anything you've been taught to see? 
  Most people move through life recognizing objects, places, and people. Few ever learn how to discover the hidden worlds that exist within them. 
   
  In The Discoverer: A New Theory of Hidden Reality, architect, author, and visionary thinker Moshe Katz presents a revolutionary philosophy of perception that will forever change the way you experience cities, relationships, creativity, architecture, nature, and even yourself. 
   
  Drawing from architecture, psychology, philosophy, art, urban life, childhood, memory, and spirituality, this groundbreaking book introduces a new human archetype: The Discoverer-the person who learns to perceive invisible dimensions hidden beneath everyday reality. 
   
  Through inspiring stories, profound insights, and an entirely original way of thinking, you'll learn why every street contains many cities, every object carries unseen meaning, every person hides unexplored worlds, and every ordinary moment can become an extraordinary act of discovery. 
   
  This is not simply a book about seeing differently. It is a book about becoming different. 
  Whether you are an architect, artist, entrepreneur, educator, designer, leader, student, or lifelong seeker, The Discoverer will train your attention, awaken your curiosity, and unlock a way of thinking that can transform how you create, solve problems, build relationships, and navigate the future. 
   
  After listening, you won't walk through a city the same way. 
  You won't look at a building, a stranger, a memory, or even your own life the same way. 
  You'll begin to notice possibilities where others see ordinary things, connections where others see separation, and hidden dimensions where others see only the surface. 
   
  Because the greatest discoveries are not always waiting in distant places. 
  Sometimes they have been waiting quietly around you all along.

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