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  Rise and Fall of Empires

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  As you sit there in front of the comforting glow of the television screen, the world outside continues as normal. Often, we are oblivious to the fact that ours is but one of many empires that have risen and fallen throughout the course of human history. 
   
  Yet ours is not an empire of a single state, ruled by some emperor. Ours is a global empire – an empire of connection, technology, and consumption. To most, the thought that this globalised, technologically advanced world, is just as fragile as those that came before us seems absurd. Yet the deserts are littered with the great crumbling monuments of once seemingly invincible nations, the citizens of which would have thought the same. 
   
  Those who understand the patterns of human civilisation cannot look around and think that what they see will last forever. The great works we build today will be the crumbling monuments of some future desert. We must therefore look to the past to understand both present realities and future possibilities. 
   
  So, join us now as we explore the rise and fall of past empires. You shall journey through vast cities, witness the creation of grand architecture marvels, worship strange gods long forgotten, and see a reflection of ourselves in the citizens of these empires.

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  Saving Port Moresby - Fighting...

  David W. Cameron

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  Powerfully written by Australia's leading military historian, Saving Port Moresby commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the Battles in New Guinea. 
  Japanese Major General Horii Tomitarô, commanding the South Seas Force, was after taking Kokoda Plateau in late July tasked with entering the Owen Stanley Range to capture Port Morseby.  
  After the battles for Deniki and Isurava, his troops were pushing south through the mountains. The Australians under Brigadier Arnold Potts, however, were not in rout, but were involved in a determined fighting withdraw. After fighting a delaying action at Templeton’s Crossing, the Australians took up a position along Mission Ridge, just south of Efogi Village.  
  Horii and his battalions attacked and after two days of bloody hand-to-hand fighting, the Australians were forced to again withdraw. To the veterans who fought here the battle would become known as ‘Butcher’s Corner’. After several further delaying actions, Potts and his men took up a position on Ioribaiwa Ridge, just 50-kilometres north of Port Moresby. 
  His brigade by now numbered fewer than 300 men. Here they were reinforced with the men of the 25th Brigade. Horii decided that he would establish himself of Ioribaiwa Ridge as his base for operations against the township. After a week of fighting the Japanese cut through the centre right flank of the Australian 25th Brigade, forcing the Australians to fall back to Imita Ridge, the last defensible ridge in the Owen Stanleys immediately behind lay Port Moresby.

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  How To Write Your Story in 30...

  Deb Graham

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  Why Write Your Own Story?It’s a scary thought--What if you die before you tell your life’s story, and your busybody sister-in-law decides to write it for you? Yes, she’s diligent, but she never really liked you, and she surely doesn’t know you as well as you know yourself. No one can tell your personal stories as clearly or as accurately as you can! Now’s the time, before it’s too late. No dry memoir here! In only thirty short minutes a day, you can begin to tell your own history, drawn from your own memories. Thousands of people have written their personal autobiography and found it compelling, even addictive. Share with your children and generations to come. How To Tell Your Story in 30 minutes or less by Deb Graham makes self-exploration easy, with dozens of questions and memory prompts, carefully designed to get you thinking, to jog memories loose in a fun and interactive way. In just a few minutes a day, you can leave a legacy that will last for generations, more important that your Last Will and Testament. It’s as easy as any essay test you’ve ever taken. Easier, because you know the subject matter intimately---it’s about YOU.

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  Blazing the Way - Match Girls...

  Elise Baker

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  Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey through the untold stories of remarkable women leaders who defied societal norms and ignited a movement for women's rights?  
  These women and girls came from the most disadvantaged groups in society yet defied the most powerful captains of industry. It's time to reclaim their narratives and celebrate their achievements. 
  Delve into the lives of extraordinary activists who fearlessly fought for the rights of women in the workforce, from the Industrial Revolution to the Progressive Era, forever changing the course of history. 
  Learn about the triumphs and setbacks of the Match Girls, Mill Girls and other fiery female activists, and gain profound insights into the heartrending realities these brave women encountered on their path to liberation. 
  ●     Uncover the untold stories of courageous women who dared to challenge the status quo. 
  ●     Understand the historical context surrounding their labor strikes and their profound impact on women's rights. 
  ●     Gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices and determination exhibited by these unsung heroines. 
  ●     Draw inspiration from their indomitable spirit and channel it into your own journey toward empowerment. 
  ●     Recognize the lasting influence of these women's movements and their significance in shaping the world we live in today. 
  Discover the true stories of spirited female activists whose strikes sparked a revolution in women's rights, driving change and fostering equality. By celebrating the achievements of these remarkable women, the fire within you will be ignited to challenge norms, break barriers, and be a catalyst for progress. 
  Listen today and ignite your own journey toward empowerment!

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  Empire of the United States The:...

  Martin K. Ettington

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  In the United States of America today we live in a time of problems, confusion, and with lots of fighting between the main political parties. 
  Yet, people from all over the world still want to come here. 
  Why do so many persons still want to become Americans? I think it is because the United States has become the guiding star for the growth of humanity, now and in the future. People see their best futures to be here. 
  There is nowhere else that the rights our citizens possess allow many to go from being penniless to a multimillionaire in their lifetimes. And the provisions of freedom of religion and freedom of speech are important to our full expression as human beings. 
  But most American citizens despair about their lives, and the future of our country. Due to our poor educational system many don’t know the true history of this country and how it was formed to spread the Spirit of God in our country and around the world. 
  And what about new industries created here in the USA? In fact can anyone name a new industry which was not created here? 
  The purpose of this book is to show how the Spirit of God in man during the history of United States of America has made a huge positive difference in our world. 
  We should be extremely proud of the country we live in. 
  The United States was the light of the world in the past, is still in the present, and will continue to be so in the future.

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  Mastering the Philly Accent - A...

  Oscar Stanley

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  This comprehensive audio guide helps actors and language enthusiasts master the distinctive sounds of Philadelphia speech. Perfect for performers preparing for auditions, dialect coaches, and anyone fascinated by American regional accents.
   
  Discover the unique "wooder" phenomenon, where locals transform "water" into something entirely different. Learn the complex Short-A Split System that gives Philadelphia speech its characteristic melody. The guide breaks down distinctive consonant patterns like L-vocalization and subtle R-dropping that create authentic Philly speech rhythm.
   
  Explore how nasal resonance uniquely shapes vowel sounds and understand unexpected stress patterns in multi-syllabic words. Follow along with practice phrases and exercises developed by a dialect expert to internalize these speech patterns naturally.
   
  The course includes contemporary and traditional pronunciations, showing how the accent evolves across generations while maintaining its core character. Build an authentic vocabulary with regional expressions like "jawn," "youse," and "down the shore."
   
  Whether you're studying dialect for acting roles, preparing for an upcoming Philadelphia-based production, or simply interested in American regional speech patterns, this audio resource provides everything needed to convincingly reproduce this distinctive urban dialect.
   
  Keywords: Philadelphia accent, Philly dialect training, acting preparation, regional American speech, dialect coaching, wooder pronunciation, short-a split, L-vocalization

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