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  Modern Africa: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  Modern Africa is inextricably linked to a long history dominated by the struggles, pain, and strength of a people whose story is not told enough.  
  Africans, though fascinatingly diverse, share a common evolution, all of which is characterized by the powerful strides of many names etched in the memories of their people. 
  This audiobook presents these memories with a stimulating detailed account. This book shares the knowledge you need to know about modern Africa. Discover how the continent has come to be what it is today, and learn how other countries influenced events. 
  It is an exciting adventure. In this audiobook, you will learn about the following:The origins of modern Africa;The slave trade and colonial rule;Africa and the two world wars;The wave of independence and civil wars;Africa’s wealth and diversity;The role of religion in Africa;The life and times of African revolutionaries and dictators;The challenges facing modern Africa;African international relations;And so much more! 
  There has never been a better time to learn more about the African continent. Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey!

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  Freedom of Choice is Not Freedom

  Jiddu Krishnamurti

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  Freedom of choice is not freedom - 11 November 1968 
  • What do we mean by free will? Is there such thing? 
  • Is choice ever necessary? 
  • Freedom exists only when I perceive very clearly, when the mind sees things as they are. 
  • Q: Is it possible to be free in society? 
  • Q: Is love the absence of hate? 
  • To find out what truth is you must be free of propaganda: the propaganda of 
  the Church, the propaganda of literature, propaganda of tradition, so that you see things clearly for yourself.

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  The Three Sources and Three...

  Vladimir Lenin

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  The Three Sources and Three Component Parts of Marxism (Russian:  Три источника и три составных части марксизма ) is an article written by the Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin and published in 1913. The article was dedicated to the thirtieth anniversary of Karl Marx's death.

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  The Mythology of the Aborigines...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  Aboriginal mythology is one of the oldest and most enduring oral traditions in the world, deeply intertwined with the identity, spirituality, and way of life of Indigenous Australians. At the heart of this mythology is the concept of **Dreamtime**, the sacred era in which the land, people, and laws of existence were formed. Unlike Western myths, which often separate the past from the present, Dreamtime stories are timeless—continuing to shape and guide Aboriginal communities today.  
    
  One of the most profound aspects of Aboriginal mythology is its role in explaining the creation of the natural world. The Dreaming tells of powerful ancestral beings who shaped the land, created rivers and mountains, and gave life to animals and people. These stories are not just myths but sacred truths, passed down through generations as a way of preserving knowledge, laws, and cultural values. The **Rainbow Serpent**, for example, is a common figure in many Aboriginal cultures, often depicted as a creator spirit responsible for forming the land and waterways. Other tales speak of celestial beings, tricksters, and wise elders who teach important lessons about survival, respect, and harmony with nature.  
    
  Oral tradition is central to Aboriginal culture, ensuring that these sacred stories remain alive. Unlike written texts, Dreamtime stories are preserved through song, dance, rock art, and storytelling, allowing each generation to contribute to and maintain their significance. The stories are more than entertainment; they serve as maps for navigating the landscape, moral guides for behavior, and spiritual connections to the ancestors. They also emphasize a deep respect for the land, as many stories explain the sacred nature of particular sites, reinforcing the importance of environmental stewardship. 

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  Japanese Mythology - A...

  Historical Publishing

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  Do you want to learn about Japanese Mythology? 
  In Jараnеѕе mythology before thе fоrmаtiоn оf thе world, thеrе wаѕ a jelly-like and fоrmlеѕѕ mаѕѕ аnd at thаt time the vеrу first gеnеrаtiоn of the dеitiеѕ саmе intо bеing аt thе High Plain of Heaven, nаmеd Tаkаmаgаhаrа. 
  Thе firѕt thrее рrimаl kаmi(gоdѕ) who came intо bеing wеrе Amеnоminаkаnuѕhi, Takamimusubi аnd Kаmimuѕubi and lаtеr оn thеrе wеrе ѕеvеn generation оf thеm and thе ѕеvеnth gеnеrаtiоn bеing thе couple siblings nаmеd Izаnаgi (mаlе kаmi) and Izanami (fеmаlе kami) аnd their names being translated mеаn One Who Invites, for thеir respective gеndеrѕ. 
  Thе оldеr generations of kаmi gаvе the miѕѕiоn оf ѕtоррing thе сhаоѕ аnd shapelessness оf the jеllу-likе world beneath thеm. And to hеlр thеm in thiѕ mission thеу were given a jеwеlеd ѕреаr named Ama-no-Nuboko. 
  Thе соuрlе were оn thе Hеаvеnlу Floating Bridgе, lооking down аt thе сhаоtiс mаѕѕ bеlоw, having nо сluе what tо dо with it аnd how tо ѕtаrt bringing оrdеr tо thiѕ world (i.е. hоw tо start сrеаting thе wоrld). 
  Thеу finally dесidеd tо ѕtir thе mаѕѕ with the tip оf the ѕреаr and after lifting uр thе ѕреаr, оnе drop fell from thе роint and thаt drор сrеаtеd the iѕlаnd оf Onоgоrо, whiсh lаtеr the couple took аѕ thе рlасе whеrе thеу will have thеir hоmе раlасе whiсh thеу will call Eight Measure Pаlасе аnd in thе vеrу center оf thе palace, they рut uр a рillаr nаmеd thе Heavenly Auguѕt Pillar.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...ANСIЕNT RЕGIMЕCОNЅTITUTIОNАL MОNАRСHYRЕIGN ОF TERRORSMЕDIА АND SYMBOLISMRОLЕ ОF WОMЕNMuch,much more!

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  Augosto Pinochet - Biography of...

  Kelly Mass

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  Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte was a Chilean military officer and politician who dominated Chilean politics as a military dictator from 1973 to 1990. His rise to power marked a pivotal and controversial chapter in the nation’s history. Initially serving as the leader of the Military Junta of Chile from 1973 to 1981, he was declared President of the Republic by the junta in 1974, consolidating his role as Chile's de facto head of state. With the approval of a new constitution in 1981, his presidency was formalized, making him the de jure leader of the country until 1990. 
  Pinochet’s military career set the stage for his rise to power. After steadily climbing the ranks of the Chilean Army, he achieved the position of General Chief of Staff in 1972. In an unexpected turn, President Salvador Allende, leader of the democratically elected left-wing Unidad Popular government, appointed Pinochet as Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army on August 23, 1973, just weeks before his eventual ouster. This appointment would prove consequential as Pinochet played a central role in the coup that toppled Allende's government on September 11, 1973. Supported by the United States, the coup ended civilian rule in Chile and marked the beginning of Pinochet’s authoritarian regime.

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