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  Greek Mythology - Legends...

  Christiano Farrezi

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  Greek mythology is a rich tapestry of stories, deities, and heroes that has profoundly influenced not only ancient Greek culture but also the broader Western literary and artistic traditions. Rooted in the oral traditions of storytelling, these myths served multiple purposes within Greek society, including providing explanations for natural phenomena, reinforcing social norms, and offering insight into the human condition. 
    
  In ancient Greece, mythology was intricately woven into the fabric of everyday life. The gods and goddesses were believed to interact with humans, influencing their fate, guiding their actions, and embodying the ideals and values of society. The Greeks worshiped a pantheon of deities, each representing different aspects of life and the natural world. For instance, Zeus ruled the sky and upheld justice, while Athena symbolized wisdom and warfare, and Demeter represented agriculture and fertility. These gods were not only worshiped in temples but also featured prominently in festivals, rituals, and public ceremonies, reinforcing community bonds and shared beliefs.

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  Harlem World - How Hip Hop's...

  Jonathan Mael

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  July 3, 1981, was a pivotal night for the future of America's newest art form: hip hop. In New York's Harlem World Club, the Fantastic Romantic Five and the Cold Crush Brothers competed, with an unprecedented $1,000 on the line in a highly anticipated rap battle. The show drew hundreds of fans to settle a question that still dominates hip hop circles: Who's the best? 
   
   
   
  In Harlem World, journalist Jonathan Mael chronicles this fateful night of hip hop rivalry and shares a new look at how Harlem helped ignite a musical revolution. Since hip hop first emerged in New York in the early 1970s, artists sought to elevate this uniquely American musical genre by pushing the limits of record-playing techniques and lyricism. The two crews they assembled put on the best shows in a world where hip hop was still a strictly live art form. 
   
   
   
  The battle blew the roof off Harlem World that night, and bootlegged cassette tapes of the match-up sent aftershocks around the city as more fans listened to the legendary performances. Set in the New York of the 1970s and '80s, this book shares dozens of new, exclusive interviews and a treasure trove of previously unpublished archival material to tell the story of Cold Crush and Fantastic's rivalry, documenting one of the most important stories in hip hop history.

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  Chasing Rommel

  Amelia McNutt

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  On June 6, 1944, tens of thousands of American soldiers, sailors, and airmen assaulted the German held coast of France at Normandy. Some were killed, some wounded, and all of them were changed as the battles raged against Rommel and his defenders. They fell for yards of sandy beaches, for critical roads, bridges, villages, towns, and cities. Together, we will travel to those places, and we will relive all the bravery and horror, all the mistakes and honor, as we learn their stories - Chasing Rommel.

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  Trailblazing Women in Stem -...

  Linda Ignotofsky, Rachel Skeers

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  Trailblazing Women in Stem: Shaping Tomorrow's Discoveries 
  Introducing "Trailblazing Women in STEM." From the unsung heroines of the past to the innovators shaping our future, these pages bring to life the stories of women who have pushed the boundaries of possibility. 
  Illuminate the path of progress with: 
  🔬 Hidden Figures Revealed: Uncover the stories of women who have made monumental, yet often unrecognized, contributions to STEM fields. 
  💻 Modern Pioneers: Delve into the lives of contemporary women leading the charge in cutting-edge technology and research, paving the way for a more inclusive future. 
  🛠 Breaking Barriers: Explore the breakthroughs that dismantled gender stereotypes, and the ongoing efforts to create parity in STEM professions. 
  🌐 A Global Movement: Recognize the international landscape of women in STEM, celebrating diversity and the exchange of knowledge across cultures. 
  "Trailblazing Women in STEM" is an essential read for aspiring scientists, educators, students, and anyone who celebrates the role of women in shaping our world. 
  Each chapter is a beacon of motivation—to empower, to strive, and to honor the brilliant women whose curiosity and dedication have laid the groundwork for the next generation. 
  Are you ready to witness the indelible impact of these trailblazers? To draw inspiration from their journeys and to carry forward the torch of discovery and innovation? To champion the visionaries who have etched their mark on the fabric of STEM? 
  Flip open "Trailblazing Women in STEM: Shaping Tomorrow's Discoveries" and immerse yourself in the narratives of women who have turned the tide of history, one discovery at a time. This is where their stories are told, their achievements celebrated, and their legacies secured for posterity. 📚🔬💡

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  A Brief Overview of...

  M. Venkataraman

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  Bhartrihari is one of the important poets of Sanskrit Literature. It is said that he belonged to the first century B.C and that he was the elder brother of King Vikramaditya, the great ruler of Ujjain. 
  Bhartr̥ihari was not only a great King. He was a great scholar, a great poet, a great Yogi, a versatile genius and above all a great Vedantin. He has written many works in Sanskrit. Three of them are popular poems consisting of one hundred verses each. They are-the Shringara Satakam, the Niti Satakam and the Vairagya Satakam. Satakam means a work consisting of 100 verses. 
  Vairagya Satakam is a philosophical work dealing with the subject of liberation. Vairagyam means detachment. So, this work deals with the subject of Vairagyam as a pre requisite for liberation. 
  This audio book gives a brief overview of this poem in English along with the recitation of all the 100 verses.

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  Cajuns and Creoles The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Deep within the bayous and swamps of Louisiana resides a population descended from an exodus. These people, called Cajuns or Acadians, were expelled from their homelands. Persecuted and homeless, they traveled hundreds of miles south in search of a new home and ultimately settled in the Pelican State, where they made new lives for themselves free from their British conquerors. Though not always warmly welcomed, they were accepted, allowing them to practice their different culture amidst their new neighbors. 
  	Though their home has changed flags over the centuries, the people themselves have remained, retaining a culture that goes back several centuries. While people continue to assimilate, some have continued to live same lifestyles their ancestors did for generations, and they continue to fascinate outsiders, so much so that they occasionally end up being featured on the History Channel. 
  	Contrary to popular belief, the term “Creole” is not restricted to the Louisiana Creole, nor the Creoles of color, which collectively refers to the overall ethnic group and different local Creole cultures that blossomed across the Spanish and French colonies in Louisiana, Mississippi, and northwestern Florida. Today, the term is much more complex and may be applied to any of the various Creole cultures around the globe. The word may also be used to describe any language that has spawned from a mixture of languages, or specifically the associated, but distinct tongues developed within Creole communities, as well as the speakers of these languages themselves.  
  Generally speaking, however, the word “Creole” refers to the cultures birthed from the colonial-era racial and cultural mixing between Europeans (mostly of French, Spanish, or Portuguese descent) and Africans, as well as Native Americans, and other local or indigenous peoples in French, Spanish, and Portuguese territories.

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