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  The Life Of Buddha

  Sripad Jagannatha Dasa

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  Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher who lived in ancient India between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. He is the founder of Buddhism, one of the major religions of the world. Buddha was born into a royal family, but he renounced his luxurious lifestyle at the age of 29 to seek the truth about life and the nature of suffering. He spent six years as a wandering ascetic before attaining enlightenment at the age of 35. The Buddha's teachings, known as the Dharma, revolve around the Four Noble Truths, which explain the nature of suffering and the path to its cessation. The core message of Buddhism is that suffering arises from craving and attachment, and that liberation can be attained through the practice of the Eightfold Path, which includes meditation, mindfulness, ethical conduct, and wisdom. 
   
  The Buddha's teachings have had a profound impact on the spiritual and cultural history of Asia and beyond. His teachings spread rapidly throughout India and other parts of Asia, and they continue to inspire millions of people today. The Buddha's emphasis on non-violence, compassion, and the importance of the present moment has also resonated with many in the West. In addition to his spiritual teachings, the Buddha also provided practical guidance on social and ethical issues. He advocated for the abolition of caste distinctions, the treatment of animals with compassion, and the importance of community and social harmony. 
   
  Buddha's teachings continue to be relevant and inspiring today. His teachings on the nature of suffering, impermanence, and the importance of self-awareness are particularly relevant in today's fast-paced and materialistic world.

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  Radical Shifts - The Overthrow...

  Amara Blackwood

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  This book combo explores the dramatic Storming of the Bastille, a powerful symbol of the oppressive monarchy, where revolutionaries took up arms in a bold act of defiance against royal authority. This event, widely considered the beginning of the revolution, sparked widespread civil unrest and the rise of revolutionary fervor across France. 
  The narrative continues with the Fall of the Monarchy, a seismic shift that ended centuries of royal rule and led to the execution of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. This momentous event not only marked the end of the French monarchy but also set the stage for the rise of radical political forces and the reshaping of French society. The final section covers the Women's March on Versailles, an event in which thousands of women, driven by hunger and frustration, marched to the royal palace, demanding food and accountability from the king. This march played a critical role in undermining the monarchy and bringing the Revolution to the heart of the French government. 
  Together, these events demonstrate how grassroots movements and bold actions by ordinary people, driven by a desire for justice and equality, led to one of history's most dramatic power shifts. Radical Shifts highlights the courage, sacrifice, and resolve of those who fought for a radically new France, laying the foundation for modern democracy and equality.

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  How to Have a Life - An Ancient...

  Seneca

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  A vibrant new translation of Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life," a pointed reminder to make the most of our time 
   
   
   
  Who doesn't worry sometimes that smart phones, the Internet, and TV are robbing us of time and preventing us from having a life? How can we make the most of our time on earth? In the first century AD, the Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger offered one of the most famous answers to that question in his essay "On the Shortness of Life"—a work that has more to teach us today than ever before. In How to Have a Life, James Romm presents a vibrant new translation of Seneca's brilliant essay, plus two Senecan letters on the same theme, complete with an inviting introduction. 
   
   
   
  With devastating satiric wit, skillfully captured in this translation, Seneca lampoons the ways we squander our time and fail to realize how precious it is. We don't allow people to steal our money, yet we allow them to plunder our time, or else we give it away ourselves in useless, idle pursuits. Seneca also describes how we can make better use of our brief days and years. In the process, he argues, we can make our lives longer, or even everlasting, because to live a real life is to attain a kind of immortality.

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  Phenomenology - The Study of...

  Mike Crawford

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  Phenomenology is a branch of philosophy that delves into the structures of experience and consciousness, aiming to understand how individuals perceive and interact with the world around them. At its core, phenomenology seeks to examine the nature of subjective experience and the ways in which our consciousness engages with phenomena, offering insights into the nature of reality from a first-person perspective. This philosophical approach was pioneered by Edmund Husserl in the early 20th century, and it has since evolved to influence numerous disciplines, from psychology to cognitive science and beyond. 
  The essence of phenomenology lies in its commitment to the lived experience. Unlike traditional philosophy, which often abstracts reality through logic and reason, phenomenology emphasizes the importance of understanding the world as it is experienced by individuals. This involves focusing on the way things appear to consciousness before any interpretation or theoretical assumptions are made. In this sense, phenomenology is concerned with describing and analyzing the direct, lived experience of human beings, often referred to as the “phenomenon” in phenomenological terms.

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  How to Flirt: The Right Way -...

  Dean Mack

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  Improve Your Social Skills and Success in Flirting by Following These 7 Easy Steps! 
  Do you feel uncomfortably awkward when left alone with a person of the opposite sex? Do you fail to send a message to the other person that you find them attractive and genuinely interesting, or fail to show your interesting side and get them to know you as well? 
  If your answer to any of these questions was yes, then "How to Flirt: The Right Way, The Only 7 Steps You Need to Master Flirting, Attraction, Seduction and Dating Today" is definitely the guide you're looking for! 
  The book gives you clear guidelines, tips and tricks, and, most importantly, real-life examples on how to behave and deal with certain situations, all with the goal of giving you the knowledge that you can immediately implement in order to effectively flirt. 
  Here's What You'll Learn:The mindset that you need to have before even trying to flirtHow to make use of physical and eye contact, but not overdo itHow to communicate, compliment and be funnyWhat is the mindset that you need to evoke in the person you're flirting withHow to put all these aspects into action and practical use 
  No matter, your age, sex or demographics, this book will be the perfect guide to fully understanding how to communicate, flirt and date better than ever before.Once you get the hang of it, you'll be sharing the knowledge you gained form this book with others, just don't forget that it wasn't always that easy! 
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  World War II: Road to Mass...

  Sachin Naha

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  Welcome to World War II: Road to Mass Destruction – an audiobook that takes you through the key moments before and during World War II. Starting with the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, which set the stage for anger and resentment, this story shows how dictators rose to power in Germany, Italy, and Japan, leading to the start of the war. From Hitler’s early aggressions to the invasion of Poland in 1939, the war spreads across Europe and the world. You’ll hear about important events like the fall of France, the Battle of Britain, and the attack on Pearl Harbor, along with the terrible events of the Holocaust. This audiobook gives you a clear, simple look at the major moments that shaped the conflict and the world’s fight for freedom. 

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