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  The Gods of Egypt

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  Ancient and mysterious. Powerful and deadly. All-knowing and generous. The Gods of Egypt were many things. 
   
  They originated many thousands of years ago in a land far away from Egypt. Over time they evolved, changed, adapted and grew in mystery. 
   
  Their stories are filled with great battles and vengeance. Of cycles of nature and the balance of the very universe. Their tales a real game of thrones. 
   
  From the gods of the underworld such as Osiris and Anubis, to the gods of light such as Amun-Ra and Horus, the lives and actions of the Gods of Ancient Egypt explain our very existence and our place in the universe. The mysteries of all that is and ever shall be were explored in their lives. 
   
  Isis immaculately conceived the son of God. Horus and Set did battle again and again as light and dark. Maat was the fundamental order of the universe itself. Ra was the rising sun. Osiris was God of the underworld. Thoth created writing, science and more. All of this as a mirror to the observable world and even more to explain that which cannot be observed. 
   
  Their influence has travelled across continents and across time. Our own so-called religions are full of them under different names. 
   
  This is the fascinating story of the Real Gods of Egypt.

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  Fifty Secrets of Singapore Success

  Tommy Koh

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  Singapore has evolved from a developing country to a developed one, in only a few short decades. Its gross domestic product per capita has soared from just US$517 (S$697) in 1965, to US$64,582 (S$87,128) in 2018.
  
  Impressed, visiting university students from Mexico and the United States, in early 2019, asked the city state's Ambassador-at-Large Tommy Koh for its secret of success.
  
  His reply: there was not a single secret but many, which he would consider curating a new book on.
  
  The result: Fifty Secrets of Singapore's Success.
  
  The collection of 50 essays, written by leaders and experts in their fields, sheds
  light on how the small state has scored significant success in not only economics but also eight other areas.
  
  Among other things, Singapore is one of the world's least corrupt countries, has one of the highest home ownership rates worldwide — of more than 90 per cent — and has world-class schools, healthcare and environments.
  
  Singapore has also been a good global citizen. It has played a significant role in the development of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). At the United Nations (UN), Singapore has played a leadership role in the negotiations of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (also known as the Singapore Convention on Mediation) and the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development.

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  Strange Historical Events That...

  Keisha Dunbar

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  Drift into deep sleep with mundane history and obscure customs crafted specifically for bedtime relaxation and insomnia relief.
   
  Transform your chaotic nightly routine into a hypnotic ritual of peace and tranquility. When the noise of the modern world prevents you from unwinding, these low-stakes narratives offer a safe harbor for your racing mind, perfect for alleviating stress and anxiety before bed.
   
  Wander through forgotten eras where the focus lingers on gentle repetition rather than dramatic conflict. The narrative flows through quaint traditions, slow-paced village life, and ceremonial processions, utilizing a rhythmic cadence designed to lower your heart rate and soothe the senses.
   
  What you will experience in this sleep aid:
  
  Soothing vignettes detailing the quietest, most ordinary corners of the past.
  Peculiar traditions and orderly routines that induce natural drowsiness.
  A meditative escape free from battles, politics, or jarring surprises.
  
   
  Allow these long, unhurried sentences to carry you away from the present moment and gently settle you into a restorative slumber.

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  American Disgust - Racism...

  Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer

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  American Disgust shows how perceptions of disgust and fears of contamination are rooted in the country's history of colonialism and racism. Drawing on colonial, corporate, and medical archives, Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer argues that microbial medicine is closely entwined with changing cultural experiences of digestion, excrement, and disgust that are inextricably tied to the creation of whiteness. 
   
   
   
  Ranging from nineteenth-century colonial encounters with Native people to John Harvey Kellogg's ideas around civilization and bowel movements to mid-twentieth-century diet and parenting advice books, Wolf-Meyer analyzes how embedded racist histories of digestion and disgust permeate contemporary debates around fecal microbial transplants and other bacteriotherapeutic treatments for gastrointestinal disease. 
   
   
   
  At its core, American Disgust wrestles with how changing cultural notions of digestion—what goes into the body and what comes out of it—create and impose racial categories motivated by feelings of disgust rooted in American settler-colonial racism. It shows how disgust is a changing, yet fundamental, aspect of American subjectivity and that engaging with it—personally, politically, and theoretically—opens up possibilities for conceptualizing health at the individual, societal, and planetary levels.

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  Holy Hurt - Understanding...

  Hillary L. McBride

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  Rebuilding trust, connection, and hope after spiritual trauma 
   
  Too often the institutions and communities that are meant to be the most holy in our lives end up deeply hurting us. Religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and faith-based wounds can leave lasting scars that impact every aspect of our lives. 
   
  In Holy Hurt, award-winning clinical psychologist Hillary L. McBride delivers a profound message: spiritual trauma is real, widespread, and has far-reaching consequences. More importantly, she provides hope and practical guidance for those seeking healing from religious trauma and spiritual abuse. You'll discover 
   
  ● evidence-based healing strategies rooted in clinical research and trauma therapy techniques; 
  ● real stories of recovery from survivors of spiritual abuse and religious trauma; 
  ● practices at the end of each chapter designed to support your healing journey; 
  ● expert insights from leading trauma therapists, spiritual abuse counselors, and recovery specialists; and 
  ● tools for prevention to help create healthier faith communities and protect against spiritual manipulation. 
   
  McBride expertly combines clinical research, trauma literature, and compelling interviews with experts to create a comprehensive guide for spiritual trauma recovery. Each chapter includes first-person accounts of healing and practices to help readers process their experiences and begin their journey toward wholeness. 
   
  This essential resource empowers trauma survivors, family members, clergy, counselors, and anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of spiritual abuse. Whether you're healing from religious trauma, supporting someone who has experienced it, or working to prevent it in faith communities, Holy Hurt offers the clinical expertise and compassionate guidance you need.

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  History of Norway: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  Did you know that the Vikings from Norway were the first to inhabit Greenland? 
  They were also the first people to settle in Iceland and the Faroes Islands. They also founded the first true cities of Ireland. Although Vikings are a huge part of the history of Norway, the era in which they lived was very short. 
  Norway wasn’t a defined country or even a region in its early history. It was geographically, culturally, and linguistically inseparable from the rest of Scandinavia. Therefore, its history is deeply influenced by not only its inhabitants but also its neighbors. 
  Norway is a unique country located on the fringes of Europe. Its climate and geographical position determined the lifestyle of the people inhabiting it. It was never an easy life. The constant scarcity of arable land, the vast distances they had to traverse due to the myriad of fjords and mountains, and the long and harsh winters in the inland areas made Norwegians constantly struggle for a better life. 
  Norway was also often a target of much stronger neighboring kingdoms, mainly Denmark and Sweden. From the 16th to 19th centuries, Norway was part of a union with first Denmark and then Sweden. None of the unions was a Norwegian choice. And even though the people were aware of the deep connection they shared with the rest of Scandinavia, they had a distinctive Norwegian identity. It was this identity that pushed Norway to fight for its independence. 
  You will find out:Where did the first Norwegians come from?How did the early Bronze Age societies live in the harsh environment of Scandinavia?Why did the Iron Age come so late to Scandinavia?Were the Vikings simply pirates or farmers with a higher cause?How did the Vikings live, and who were the first Norwegian chieftains?And much more 
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