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  How to Be Queer - An Ancient...

  Sarah Nooter

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  The idea of sexual fluidity may seem new, but it is at least as old as the ancient Greeks, who wrote about queer experiences with remarkable frankness, wit, and insight. How to Be Queer is an infatuating collection of these writings about desire, love, and lust between men, between women, and between humans and gods, in lucid and lively new translations. 
   
   
   
  How to Be Queer starts with Homer's Iliad and moves through lyric poetry, tragedy, comedy, philosophy, and biography, drawing on a wide range of authors, including Sappho, Plato, Anacreon, Pindar, Theognis, Aristophanes, and Xenophon. It features both beautiful poetry and thought-provoking prose, emotional outpourings and humorous anecdotes. From Homer's story of the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, one of the most intense between men in world literature, to Sappho's lyrics on the pleasures and pains of loving women, these writings show the many meanings of what the Greeks called eros. 
   
   
   
  Complete with brief introductions to the selections, How to Be Queer reveals what the Greeks knew long ago—that the erotic and queer are a source of life and a cause for celebration.

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  Diane von Fürstenberg: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Diane von Fürstenberg, Belgian-American art and fashion icon: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Phoenician Language and Writing:...

  Editors Charles River

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  There is no doubt that the alphabets and forms of writing employed by most European languages comes directly from the Phoenicians, but the process by which that took place is still a mystery. Some of the ancient historians provided theories concerning how the Phoenicians gave their alphabet and system of writing to the Greeks, and Herodotus offered an account that is probably more accurate than most. He claimed, “The Phoenicians who came with Cadmus – amongst whom were the Gephyraei – introduced into Greece, after their settlement in the country, a number of accomplishments, of which the most important was writing, an art till then, I think, unknown to the Greeks. At first, they used the same characters as all the other Phoenicians, but as time went on, and they changed their language, they also changed the shape of their letters. At that period most of the Greeks in the neighborhood were Ionians; they were also taught these letters by the Phoenicians and adopted them, with a few alterations, for their own use, continuing to refer to them as Phoenician characters – as was only right, as the Phoenicians had introduced them.”  
  Like many of Herodotus’ other passages in Histories, there is truth wrapped with some errors. The Greeks certainly knew of the concept of writing before the Phoenicians, as the Mycenaeans used the Linear B script, but that knowledge had vanished at the end of the Bronze Age (Morkot 1996, 18). Perhaps what makes Herodotus’ account accurate and most interesting is his description of how the writing evolved. He mentions how the Greeks “changed the shape of their letters”, which is the normal course when any group of people adopts a script to write their native language. For example, there are slight variations in the Latin script employed by most modern Western European languages, such as the umlauts in German or the various accents in French and Spanish.

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  End of World War II in the...

  Editors Charles River

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  By the spring of 1943, American military planners had begun to create a plan to dislodge Japan from east and southeast Asia. To do so, parts of the Philippines were considered main strategic points in the potential Allied attack in the Pacific. The end goal of the Allied plan was an invasion of the Japanese home islands, in which heavy aerial bombardment would precede a ground assault. In order for this to occur, Allied forces would have to occupy areas surrounding Japan, with China adding to Luzon (the largest island in the Philippines) and Formosa (a large island off the coast of China) to create a triangle from which they could launch their bombers. 
  When Admiral Chester Nimitz was directed to capture an island in the Bonin group, Iwo Jima stood out for its importance in making progress against the mainland, with three airfields that would allow American air forces to attack the Japanese mainland. But the Japanese were also well aware of how important Iwo Jima was, and they fought desperately in bunkers and tunnels that required the Americans to carefully clear them out gradually.  
  Near the end of 1944, as Allied forces were pushing across the Pacific and edging ever closer to Japan, plans were drawn up to invade the Ryuku islands, the most prominent of them being Okinawa. Given the horrific nature of the combat, and the fact that it was incessant for several weeks, it’s no surprise that Okinawa had a profound psychological effect on the men who fought, but it also greatly influenced the thinking of military leaders who were planning subsequent campaigns, including a potential invasion of the Japanese mainland. The casualty tolls at Okinawa ultimately helped compel President Truman to use the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in an effort to end the war before having to attempt such an invasion.

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  Dinos ABC Roar

  Jennifer Jones

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  DINOS ABC ROAR (Audiobook) -- Ages 1-6 Fun Interactive Learning ABC, NUMBERS & COLORS with dinosaurs 
  DINOS ABC ROAR by Jennifer Jones is a fun, exciting way for kids ages 1-6 (toddlers, pre-k, kindergartens) to listen and learn their colors, numbers 1-10 and alphabet. Early and beginning readers can listen to this educational interactive audiobook.  
  It includes a pre-writing practice activity sheet for tracing and coloring. (Download 300dpi pdf.)

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  Refine Align Thrive - A Path to...

  Caleb David

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  Are you moving through life with clarity and purpose, or are you feeling stuck, scattered, and unsure of your next step? Refine, Align, Thrive: A Path to Focused Progress is your roadmap to eliminating distractions, sharpening your focus, and creating a life that aligns with your true goals and values. 
  Many people chase success without a clear direction, leading to frustration, burnout, and unfulfilled potential. This book offers a transformative approach to personal and professional growth by teaching you how to refine your priorities, align your actions with your purpose, and build momentum toward lasting success. 
  Through powerful insights, real-world examples, and practical exercises, Refine, Align, Thrive will help you: 
  ✅ Clarify your vision and eliminate distractions that hold you back 
  ✅ Align your daily actions with long-term success and fulfillment 
  ✅ Develop laser-sharp focus and the discipline to stay on track 
  ✅ Overcome procrastination and self-doubt with confidence 
  ✅ Build habits that support consistent progress and personal growth 
  Success isn’t just about doing more—it’s about doing the right things with intention. Whether you’re striving for personal transformation, career advancement, or a deeper sense of purpose, this book will provide you with the tools to refine your approach, align your mindset, and thrive in every aspect of your life. 
  Stop feeling overwhelmed and start making progress with clarity and confidence. Refine, Align, Thrive is your guide to focused growth and meaningful success.

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