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  Encounters in Yoga and Zen

  Trevor Leggett

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  Gleaned from the author's experiences over many years of yoga and Zen training, as well as from conversations with teachers, folk stories and temple magazines, this is a fascinating and enlightening compendium of tales from the yoga and Zen traditions.

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  Oathsworn Brothers Rise - R3K:...

  罗 罗劲松, Luo Guanzhong

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  Before Game of Thrones… Before Dynasty Warriors… 
  This was the original saga of thrones forged in blood. 
  A modern edition of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, featuring essential summaries & Hanyu Pinyin names and pronunciation 
  The mighty Hàn Dynasty crumbles. Corruption rots the court. Celestial omens blaze across the sky. China shatters, plunging into an era of unthinkable chaos where history bleeds into legend and the supernatural stalks the battlefield. 
  The The wielders of the Serpent Spear, Green Dragon Crescent Blade, Seven Star Sword, Ancient Scimitar and Sky-Piercing Halberd will fight for dominion of the Imperial throne. This is Sānguó Yǎnyì (Romance of the Three Kingdoms) – the cornerstone of Chinese culture and the ultimate historical epic. 
  Dive into the explosive opening (Chapters 1-20) and witness the dawn of chaos: 
  In a humble peach orchard, three men swear an oath that will shake empires: the righteous Liú Bèi, the godlike warrior Guān Yǔ, and the tempestuous Zhāng Fēi. Their brotherhood defies the rising darkness – the monstrous tyrant Dǒng Zhuō who puppeteers the throne, bathing streets in blood, guarded by the undefeatable demigod of war Lǚ Bù astride the mythic Red Hare.  
  Amidst the storm walks Cáo Cāo, a strategist of unmatched brilliance and ruthless ambition, dancing on the edge of damnation. And in the shadows, the young courtesan Diāo Chán (Sable Cicada) weaves a plot of beauty and wit to achieve what armies cannot: toppling a colossus of cruelty. 
  Navigate the Epic with Ease with essential faction overviews, character breakdowns, and chapter summaries illuminate the complex web of alliances. Authentic Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation (like Liú Bèi, Guān Yǔ, Cáo Cāo) deepens your immersion into this foundational tale. 
  The stage is set. Warlords clash. Kingdoms tremble. The threads of fate weave relentlessly toward the cataclysm of Red Cliffs…

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  Alien Conspiracy

  Phil G

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  Many thousands of years ago aliens came to Earth, genetically engineered mankind, created civilizations and were worshipped as Gods by their new creations. 
   
  This is the story of how ancient aliens made us what we are and still control us. This is a tale so big that it is derided and hidden by the ruling elite. They don’t want you to know that their so-called royal bloodlines are in fact alien offspring. Prepare to discover the hidden truth...

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  Holy Roman Empire’s Conflicts...

  Charles River Editors

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  It has been famously pointed out that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, but it was also not an empire in the sense people expect when hearing the term. In theory, the emperor was the highest prince in Christendom, and his dominion extended the length and breadth of Western Europe. The empire had been created by the papacy in 801 when Pope Leo the Third famously crowned the supposedly unwitting Charlemagne in Saint Peter’s Basilica, intending to recreate the Western Roman Empire. In truth, the imperial power did not extend beyond central Europe, which by the beginning of the 16th century included Germany, northern Italy, and the Netherlands. Even in these lands, however, the emperor struggled to command obedience. His dominion over northern Italy was theoretical only, the cities of the Netherlands were deeply conscious of their ancient rights and privileges, and Germany had long ceased to be compliant. The latter had become a collection of principalities, dukedoms and bishoprics which vied with each other and pursued their own agendas. They were, however, united in only one sense: denying the emperor power and resisting attempts to centralize the government.  
  	At the same time, the secular sovereigns frequently butted heads with religious authorities back in Rome, and arguably none of the conflicts were as crucial as the War of the Keys and the Investiture Controversy. The tensions between the Holy Roman Empire and Church over the power to invest bishops with authority led to decades of civil war in Germany on the way to establishing the relationship between Church and state, elevating the status of the papacy and weakening the Holy Roman Empire. What is crucial in understanding the conflicts is to not view them with the benefit of hindsight. Most importantly, no nation as people recognize it today yet existed, as England, France, Germany, and Italy were largely geographical expressions, not national identities.

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  Master Public Speaking - A...

  Leanne Mauro

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  Master the Art of Public Speaking—Even If Fear Has Held You Back for Years 
  Do you feel overwhelmed at the thought of speaking in front of a crowd? 
  Are you eager to inspire and persuade others, but find yourself frozen by stage fright or self-doubt? 
  You're not alone—and you're in the right place. 
  Master Public Speaking is your step-by-step guide to transforming anxiety into confidence and hesitation into powerful communication. Whether you're a nervous beginner or an experienced professional looking to level up, this practical blueprint will help you deliver clear, authentic, and unforgettable presentations. 
  Inside, you’ll discover how to:Calm nerves and boost confidence with proven mindset and breathing techniquesOvercome imposter syndrome using simple, science-backed strategiesStructure compelling, memorable presentations using the storytelling formulaDevelop an authentic speaking style that truly connectsEngage any audience with clarity, confidence, and controlUse body language and vocal exercises to amplify your messageMaster transitions between in-person and digital presentationsHandle Q&As with poise—even when caught off guardTurn feedback into growth and every talk into a career opportunity 
  Backed by the latest communication research and packed with actionable exercises, this book doesn’t just teach you how to speak—it shows you how to own the room. 
  No fluff. No jargon. Just practical, empowering tools to help you become the speaker—and leader—you were meant to be.

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  The Busybody

  Susanna Centlivre

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  The Busybody is the most popular comedy by the eighteenth-century playwright Susanna Centlivre. The play centres on two couples trying to form a relationship against the wills of their guardians, and in a battle of wits, playing with many conventions from theatre traditions across the continent, a conclusion is eventually reached.
  Like her predecessor Aphra Behn, Centlivre was immensely successful in her day, drawing huge crowds to extended runs of her numerous plays, but the stabbing male pens of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries decried her work as being louche and dangerous, and her name slowly sunk into obscurity.
  This edition, published with William Hazlitt's prefatory note and extra material on Centlivre's life and writing, seeks to highlight the dexterity with which she took on the stage.

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