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  Homer's Iliad and Odyssey - A...

  Alberto Manguel

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  A worldwide exploration of the history, purpose, and inescapable influence of the Iliad and the Odyssey that will inspire listeners to think anew about Homer's work 
   
   
    
  No one knows whether Homer was a real person, but there is no doubt that the epic poems assembled under his name are foundations of Western literature. The Iliad and the Odyssey—with their tales of the Trojan War, Achilles, Odysseus and Penelope, the Cyclops, the beautiful Helen of Troy, and the petulant gods—have inspired us for over two and a half millennia and influenced writers from Plato to Virgil, Pope to Joyce, and Dante to Margaret Atwood. 
   
   
    
  In this graceful and sweeping book, Alberto Manguel traces the lineage of Homer's poems. He examines their original purpose, either as allegory or record of history; surveys the challenges the pagan poems presented to the early Christian world; and looks at their reception after the Reformation through the present day. In this revised and expanded edition, Manguel ignites new ways of thinking about these classic works.

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  A Short History of the Gaza Strip

  Anne Irfan, Muhammad Shehada

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  Since October 2023, Israel has carried out one of the most brutal military onslaughts in modern history on the Gaza Strip, in response to the Hamas-led attacks of October 7. But Gaza had long been in crisis even prior to the current violence, now widely recognized as genocidal. For seventy-seven years, the Palestinian people have endured displacement, occupation, collective punishment, and ethnic cleansing―with those in Gaza often bearing the brunt of it. 
   
  With remarkable clarity and compassion, historian Anne Irfan tells the story of the Gaza Strip through six pivotal moments in its modern history, beginning with Israel's expulsion of the Palestinian people upon its establishment in 1948. 
   
  As Irfan takes us through Israel's occupations of Gaza, the Palestinian national struggle and formation of the PLO, the first intifada, the creation of the Palestinian Authority, and the rise of Hamas, she tackles widespread historical ignorance and untangles contradicting narratives. Drawing on a decade of research, Irfan weaves in the voices of everyday Palestinians, from farmers who became refugees in Gaza to poets and activists who grew up in the Strip. Featuring a foreword from Muhammad Shehada, A Short History of the Gaza Strip is an indispensable listen for anyone seeking to understand Palestine and its impact on the world.

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  The Unofficial Guide For Amazon...

  John James

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  What if a customer opens the door and their dog comes charging at you? What if your phone’s internet doesn’t work in a rural area? What if you could turn an upset customer into a positive outcome and gain respect as a professional? What if you could go from entry-level driver to leader? What if this book has the answers you are looking for? 
  The Complete Guide for Amazon DSP Delivery Associates is the essential field guide for anyone stepping into one of the fastest-growing jobs in logistics. This book combines theory with practical, real-world training to help new drivers master the skills they need, while also instilling leadership qualities that create opportunities for advancement. 
  Inside, you’ll discover proven decision-making methods for safe driving, and handling common delivery challenges. Drawing on years of experience training hundreds of drivers, John James provides actionable strategies, accomplishing goals, motivation, leadership, and professional insights that can shorten the learning curve from months to days. 
  Whether you’re brand new to Amazon Delivery or an experienced associate looking to refine your performance, this guide equips you with the knowledge to achieve top-tier scorecard results, reduce stress, and build a career path that puts you on a pathway to leadership.

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  Dirty Linen - The Troubles In My...

  Martin Doyle

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  Martin Doyle, Books Editor of The Irish Times, offers a personal, intimate history of the Troubles seen through the microcosm of a single rural parish, his own, part of both the Linen Triangle – heartland of the North’s defining industry – and the Murder Triangle – the Badlands roamed by the Glenanne gang of security forces colluding with loyalist paramilarites. He lifts the veil of silence drawn over the horrors of the past, recording in heartrending detail the terrible toll the conflict took – more than 20 violent deaths in a few square miles – and the long tail of trauma it has left behind. He also conveys the texture of the times, the high streets where cars could not be left unattended, the newsflashes, the constant background buzz of threat and fear. 
  Neighbours and classmates who lost loved ones in the conflict, survivors maimed in bomb attacks and victims of sectarianism, both Catholic and Protestant, entrust him with their stories. Doyle marries his local knowledge with a literary sensibility and skilfully shows how the once dominant local linen industry serves as a metaphor for both communal division but also the solidarity that transcended the sectarian divide. 
  To those who might ask why you would want to reopen old wounds, the answer might be that some wounds have never been allowed to heal. It is by sharing our stories that we build a ridge of common ground from which good things can grow.

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  Streetcar Named Desire by...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of A Streetcar Named Desire with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, which tells the story of two very different sisters, Blanche and Stella, who are forced to live together after Blanche loses both her job and the family home. However, the genteel, highly strung Blanche soon clashes with Stella's boorish husband Stanley, and their volatile relationship hastens her impending mental and emotional collapse. A Streetcar Named Desire won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and is one of Tennessee Williams' most celebrated plays. Williams's other works include The Glass Menagerie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Suddenly Last Summer, and he is widely considered to be one of the greatest American playwrights of all time.Find out everything you need to know about A Streetcar Named Desire in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  Magus | A Complete System of...

  Francis Barrett F.R.C.

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  Step into the arcane world of high magic with The Magus, one of the most influential grimoires of the 19th century. In Book 1, occultist Francis Barrett assembles a sweeping synthesis of mystical traditions—drawing from Agrippa, Paracelsus, and ancient Hermeticism—to present a comprehensive foundation of ceremonial magic. 
  This volume explores the hidden forces of nature, the elements, the spirits of the cosmos, planetary intelligences, and the magical correspondences that bind all things together. It serves as a masterclass in the theory and practice of magic, alchemy, astrology, and the Kabbalah. 
  Whether you're a student of the esoteric arts or a seeker of forbidden knowledge, The Magus offers a rare glimpse into the roots of Western occultism—a system meant not only to influence the material world but to awaken the latent powers within the self. 
  Dare to listen—and unlock the secrets once reserved for initiates.

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