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  Gorgias

  Plato

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  Embark on a captivating philosophical dialogue with "Gorgias" by Plato, now available as a thought-provoking audiobook. In this timeless work, Plato explores the nature of rhetoric, justice, and the pursuit of truth through a series of engaging conversations between Socrates and the famed rhetorician Gorgias. 
  Listeners will be transported to ancient Athens as they follow Socrates' probing inquiries and incisive arguments, challenging conventional wisdom and delving into the deeper meanings behind human actions and beliefs. Through lively debate and intellectual exploration, "Gorgias" offers profound insights into the nature of persuasion, morality, and the art of living a virtuous life. 
  Perfect for lovers of philosophy and rhetoric, this audiobook provides a stimulating journey through the complexities of human thought and behavior. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a newcomer to Plato's works, "Gorgias" promises to inspire critical thinking and ignite a passion for philosophical inquiry. 
  So, if you're ready to engage in a spirited dialogue that transcends time and space, start listening to "Gorgias" today and discover the enduring relevance of Plato's timeless wisdom.

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  Rhodes And His Banker - Empire...

  Richard Steyn

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  Rhodes and his Banker is an account of the remarkable friendship between a larger-than-life historical figure and a modest, unassuming banker, both of whom were personally involved in all the major political and financial developments in Southern Africa during the closing decades of the 19th century.
  The financial institution that brought diamond and gold magnate Cecil John Rhodes and Sir Lewis Michell together – the Standard Bank – was at the heart of the country's rapid transformation from an agricultural backwater to an industrial powerhouse thanks to the discovery of diamonds and gold. The book chronicles the activities and growth of the bank under the remarkable stewardship of Michell and recounts his role as the trusted confidant of Rhodes.
  Michell published the first biography of Rhodes to be written after his death and offers many intriguing insights into the character and motives of one of the most controversial and self-driven of British imperialists. He also did everything he could to fulfil Rhodes's ambition for a united South Africa and played a key role in setting up the world-famous Rhodes Scholarship programme.
  Intertwining dual narratives of Rhodes as rapacious entrepreneur with the Standard Bank under Michell tiptoeing in his wake to become the biggest bank in Africa, Steyn recounts how colonialism and capitalism took root in South Africa and Rhodesia.

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  Gaslighting: How to Recognize...

  Andy Gardner

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  Understand the psychology of gaslighting and learn to deal with manipulation tactics effectively. 
  Do you feel like you’ve been doubting yourself too much recently? 
  Does someone make you feel bad for something that was clearly their fault? 
  Do you have a codependent relationship with someone and feel completely at their mercy when you’re at odds? 
  Gaslighting is a far too common manipulation tactic, yet very few people understand the psyche behind this behavior. Recognizing the signs of emotionally manipulative behavior is vital to protect yourself from psychic vampires and emotional abusers. Manipulation tactics like gaslighting leave you unable to make sound decisions and have you doubting your self-worth. 
  In this audiobook, you will:Learn about the signs of gaslighting and how to identify themUnderstand the psyche behind an emotional manipulator’s mindDiscover how your closest relationships can have toxic, gaslighting behavior without you knowing itLearn how you can avoid gaslighting individuals and their tacticsUnderstand how to set boundaries to avoid toxic individualsLearn how to recover from an abusive gaslighting relationshipDiscover techniques to protect yourself from gaslighting 
  A proper guide for navigating a gaslighting relationship can be essential to living a joyful life. 
  So, click the “add to cart” button now and figure out how to break free of toxic relationships and heal as you move forward.

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  The Man Who Shook Mountains - In...

  Lesley Mofokeng

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  'This is a South African story of an unsung hero, a man forgotten by history – though not by me, nor by the people who knew and respected him …'
  When his grandfather gave sermons, he was 'capable of shaking mountains', a church leader tells journalist and author Lesley Mofokeng. 'Ntate Mofokeng pulled people towards God with the great and rare talent of a motivator.'
  In this revealing book, Mofokeng investigates the life of his grandfather, Mongangane Wilfred Mofokeng, a prominent Dutch Reformed Church evangelist. In the 1950s, as Black South Africans were being evicted from the cities to live in reserves and homelands, Mongangane set out to build a community at a dusty cattle post in the far North West province. There he managed to establish a resilient community that mostly lived outside the repressions of the apartheid regime. The journey takes the author from Johannesburg's Marabi-soaked townships of the 1930s to his childhood home of Gelukspan near Lichtenburg and then to rural Free State and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. In what becomes a spiritual quest, he traces the inspirational footsteps of his ancestors and the legendary King Moshoeshoe.
  Mofokeng also explores the politics and history of the Dutch Reformed Church's Black constituency and uncovers why to this day it is called Kereke ya Fora – or 'Church of the French' – and its hymns are sung across denominations and in social spaces outside the church.

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  The Congress of Vienna -...

  Nova Ashford

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  The Congress of Vienna, held between 1814 and 1815, came at a pivotal moment in European history. The continent had just endured the upheaval caused by the Napoleonic Wars, which had left Europe in chaos and instability. Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power and subsequent expansionist ambitions had dramatically altered the political landscape, reshaping borders and redrawing alliances. By 1814, with Napoleon's defeat and exile, Europe was left to deal with the aftermath of a decade of war and turmoil. The challenge for the leaders of the major powers was to rebuild a stable Europe while ensuring that the events which had led to war would not be repeated. 
  The immediate concern was to restore order and prevent any single nation from becoming too powerful. Napoleon’s domination of Europe, followed by his eventual fall, had created an imbalance of power that threatened the security of the continent. The leaders of the great powers—Great Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia—realized that to avoid future conflict, they needed to create a system that would maintain peace and stability through diplomacy and careful balancing of power. This would be achieved not by restoring the status quo exactly as it had been before the Napoleonic Wars, but by reshaping Europe in a way that would prevent any one nation from becoming overwhelmingly dominant. 
  The Congress of Vienna aimed to establish a new framework based on the principles of legitimacy and a balance of power. Legitimacy referred to the restoration of rightful monarchs who had been overthrown by Napoleon, while the balance of power involved redistributing territory and influence in a way that would prevent any single country from threatening the security of the others. It was a delicate process, as the major powers had competing interests and varying visions of what a stable Europe would look like. Nonetheless, the common goal was to create a system that could provide long-term peace.

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  The Bear’s Aggression

  M. R. Ocha

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  Sir, It's the Russian Commandant. Hello Mr President." So nice to hear your voice. I must say you were right to try, but too late. 
  THIS IS YOUR FAULT!         
  Go ON, Take that Poll! Ask your people, and tell them it was the right thing to do.

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