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  History of New Mexico: A...

  Captivating History

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  The ancestral home of the Pueblo. A remnant of Spain’s New World empire. The location of the first atomic bomb detonation. A supposed alien crash site. New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment.  
  New Mexico is a state with a rich and diverse history, dating back thousands of years. The land was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Pueblo, Apache, and Navajo, which developed unique cultures, traditions, and ways of life.  
  Discover how the region changed when the Spanish conquistadors arrived and established colonies, bringing with them Christianity and the Spanish language. And explore the territory’s tumultuous history as it changed hands from Spain to Mexico and then from Mexico to the United States. 
  As the years passed, New Mexico experienced rapid growth, particularly in the areas of mining, agriculture, and tourism. During World War II, New Mexico played a critical role in the development of the top-secret Manhattan Project.  
  We leave no stone uncovered. So, join us in discovering a state known for its beautiful landscapes, complex cultural heritage, and diverse population. You’ll learn about all these points and more! The Spanish quest for the seven cities of gold;The ambitions of men like Coronado and Juan de Oñate, which led them to explore a forbidding frontier;The long struggle of the Pueblo people to retain their lands and culture;The part New Mexico played in Confederate ambitions during the American Civil War;The role of land hunger and range wars in New Mexico’s history; The effect of World War II on New Mexico’s economy and future; A bizarre American wartime program that sought to put armed bats on the frontline; 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the History of New Mexico! 

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  Learning is Action - Claremont...

  Jiddu Krishnamurti

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  Learning is action - 12 November 1968 
  • Our education is concerned with the accumulation of knowledge.Very few of us are capable of living a life without the influence of specialists. 
  • What is the point of going to a university, getting a degree and disappearing into the vast structure of society? 
  • Q: How shall we approach the idea of study? 
  • If you express from something already accumulated it is a deadly bore, but if 
  you are all the time watching, not only yourself but the world, you are learning. 
  • Q: You say that a mantra is an escape. Do you think that people use drugs as an escape or because they want to become closer? 
  • When I observe myself I cannot learn if I condemn what I find. 
  • We observe through our imagination, through our image, through our knowledge.

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  George Washington - The Patriot...

  Kelly Mass

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  George Washington was an American soldier, statesman, and Founding Father who worked as the nation's first president from 1789 to 1797. Washington was called leader of the Continental Army by the Continental Congress, and he led the Patriot forces to triumph in the American Revolutionary War. 
  He also commanded the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which developed the USA Constitution and a federal government. For his different management throughout the nation's developmental years, Washington has been called the "Father of the Country" 
  George Washington has obviously meant a lot to the United States, to the law, the founding documents, and the expansion of the country. Let’s take a look at his life and his legacy.

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  Understanding Hanuman - Ram Dass

  Sripad Jagannatha Dasa

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  "Sripad Jagannatha Dasa guides us into the sacred heart space of this life-changing hymn as only a dedicated lifelong Ram bhakta may. A self-realized yogi - a wonderful trip!." The Yoga Journal 
   
  "I bow to the Hanuman who is swifter than the mind and wind. The sacred one who has controlled his senses, the one who is the epitome of learning and wisdom. Salutations to the son of the God of Air and chief of the Vanaras, I pray always to Lord Hanuman." 
   
  The Hanuman Chalisa is a Vedic devotional hymn (stotra) in praise of Hanuman authored by the poet sage Tulsi Das. The word "ch?l?s?" means the number forty in Sanskrit, as the Hanuman Chalisa has forty verses. Lord Hanuman is a great devotee of Sri Ram and one of the central characters in the epic, Ramayan. Hanuman is also an incarnation of Shiva. The qualities of Hanuman - his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, devotion to Lord Ram, and the many names by which he is known are all in the Hanuman Chalisa. Devotional recitation of this sacred prayer is done by millions every day. 
   
  Hanumanji is the greatest devotee of Sri Ram and an incarnation of the mighty Lord Shiva. He is therefore the epitome of ultimate devotion manifested with its full glory unchallenged in all times and places. By the power of his devotion to Sita Ram, he easily achieved supreme status as the perfect devotee and servitor. 
   
  Lord Hanuman is the eternal link between all devotees and Ram whom he serves, inspires, and protects. By honoring Hanuman one is blessed with all kinds of siddhis including power, valor, prosperity, and devotion. 
   
  Reciting or hearing the Hanuman Chalisa infuses one with unlimited energy and prana. This sacred mantra also increases a person's resilience and they emerge victorious in every challenging situation.

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  The Templars - The Legend and...

  Geordie Torr

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  Shrouded in myth and conspiracy, the history of the Knights Templar is little understood. Geordie Torr pulls fact from fiction, revealing the astonishing tale of this military-religious order that dominated the politics of the medieval Middle East. 
   
  Initially created to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land in the wake of the First Crusade, the Templars soon became an institution of incredible power, possessing wealth and influence throughout the courts of Europe. Yet just two centuries later they dramatically fell as its members were accused of heresy and burned at the stake, though some were believed to have survive and secretly kept serving God. 
   
  Clearly and chronologically written, this book brings to life the legacy of this secretive order and the characters who defined the era, making it an informative and enjoyable read.

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  Hooked - Art and Attachment

  Rita Felski

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  How does a novel entice or enlist us? How does a song surprise or seduce us? Why do we bristle when a friend belittles a book we love, or fall into a funk when a favored TV series comes to an end? What characterizes the aesthetic experiences of feeling captivated by works of art? In Hooked, Rita Felski challenges the ethos of critical aloofness that is a part of modern intellectuals’ self-image. The result is sure to be as widely read as Felski’s book, The Limits of Critique. 
   
  Wresting the language of affinity away from accusations of sticky sentiment and manipulative marketing, Felski argues that “being hooked” is as fundamental to the appreciation of high art as to the enjoyment of popular culture. Hooked zeroes in on three attachment devices that connect audiences to works of art: identification, attunement, and interpretation. Drawing on examples from literature, film, music, and painting—from Joni Mitchell to Matisse, from Thomas Bernhard to Thelma and Louise—Felski brings the language of attachment into the academy. Hooked returns us to the fundamentals of aesthetic experience, showing that the social meanings of artworks are generated not just by critics, but also by the responses of captivated audiences.

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