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  The Way of Dante - Going Through...

  Richard Hughes Gibson

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  Rediscovering Dante with Lewis, Sayers, and Williams
  For centuries, readers have marveled at the imaginative brilliance of authors like C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams. But what inspired these literary giants? The Way of Dante takes you on a journey of discovering how the medieval poet Dante Alighieri and his masterwork, The Divine Comedy, shaped their thoughts, artistry, and faith.
  In The Way of Dante, Richard Hughes Gibson reveals the profound influence of The Divine Comedy on the writings of Sayers, Williams, and Lewis through
  
  - Following the authors as they read, reflect on, and debate Dante's allegorical journey through hell, purgatory, and heaven
  - Challenging common misconceptions about Dante's work
  - Exploring how Dante prompts reflection on sin, love, and glory
  - Revealing the psychological, social, and theological lessons learned
  The Way of Dante is ideal for readers, scholars, teachers, and students interested in The Divine Comedy; the works of Sayers, Lewis, and Williams; or the spiritual dimensions of storytelling. Step into the minds of three of the 20th century's most beloved writers and be inspired to view Dante through a new lens.
  About the Series
  The Hansen Series celebrates the literary and spiritual contributions of seven British authors whose works have captivated readers across generations: Owen Barfield, G. K. Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Dorothy L. Sayers, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams. These seven authors were all deeply involved in the friendships and intellectual exchanges that shaped the Inklings,a mid-twentieth-century group of Christian writers and thinkers in Oxford, England. This series invites readers to deepen their engagement with these timeless voices and their enduring influence on literature, faith, and the life of the imagination.

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  Enchanting Pastimes - A...

  Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dhama...

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  In this canto we hear the fascinating tale of Gajendra, king of elephants in the celestial realm, who was a saintly king in his previous life. Assailed by a mighty crocodile, he recalls his former devotion to Krishna and invokes his presence with heartfelt prayers. Then begins a long account of a conflict between the gods and Asuras, resulting in several divine incarnations, including Mohini, the Lord’s form as an exquisite female, and Vamana, a dwarf brahmin. The Asuras conquer the heavens and seize control of the universe, only for Vamana to trick the Asura king, Bali, into giving everything back to the gods on the plea of begging for just three paces of land. Finally we hear about Matsya, the Lord’s fish incarnation, who comes to the rescue of King Satyavrata during a great deluge that inundated the worlds. Krishna Dharma and Chintamani Dhama Dasi vividly bring these stories to life while bringing out the profound devotional teachings they evince.

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  They Died on My Watch - 2024...

  Noel Bailey

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   Who was the actress who died just before Christmas? She was the voice of …..... in …......
  Did Hitler commit suicide, or was he shot by Russian troops?
  Do you remember what year Princess Diana died in that car crash in Paris?
  How many husbands did Elizabeth Taylor divorce in her lifetime?
  What was that well known British actor who passed away right after David Bowie died? 
   Questions you might hear at the next table of your favourite eatery. Questions you may or may not know the answer to. They Died on My Watch can answer these and many more. It is a comprehensive reference work that should prove itself indispensable to any household. Most certainly a book to sustain interest when cruising at 35,000 feet between London and New York. It might be seen as the ultimate 'umpire' to settle any argument that may arise within a discussion involving a deceased celebrity, recent or not. 

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  The Story of Nothing

  Rio Hershey

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  The Story of Nothing is a collection of musings, epiphanies, and psychological breakthroughs gathered and compiled on a three-year journey. Across the cliffs of Ireland, along the coasts of France, amongst the fields of the American Midwest, and through the vast and awe-inspiring deserts of Saudi Arabia, these beautiful and varied landscapes were the very muses that inspired this author to take the journey inward into the complex and often shadowed depths of her own psyche. The Story of Nothing is the story of a girl who truly believed she was nothing on her way to becoming the woman she was meant to be.

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  Start of World War I The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  By the 20th century, warfare was nothing new to the European powers, especially when it came to fighting each other. Conflicts had been a mainstay on the European continent for over two millennia. Even after the Napoleonic wars had enveloped Europe in large scale war for nearly 20 years in the 19th century, the Europeans’ imperialism continued unabated. It would take the devastation of World War I to shock Europe and jolt the world’s superpowers out of their imperialistic tendencies.  
  	 The final straw came June 28, 1914, when a Serbian assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Austria-Hungary immediately issued ultimatums to Serbia. When they declared war on Serbia July 28, 1914, Russia mobilized for war as well. The Germans mobilized in response to Russia on July 30, and the French, still smarting from the Franco-Prussian War, mobilized for war against Germany. The British also declared war on Germany on August 4. Thus, in the span of one week, six nations had declared war, half of which had no interest in the Balkans.  
  	Needless to say, the First World War came at an unfortunate time for those who would fight in it. After an initial period of relatively rapid maneuver during which the German forces pushing through Belgium and the French and British forces attempting to stymie them made an endless series of abortive flanking movements that extended the lines to the sea, a stalemate naturally tended to develop. The infamous trench lines soon snaked across the French and Belgian countryside, creating an essentially futile static slaughterhouse whose sinister memory remains to this day, but if trench warfare was an inevitability during the war, it is only because the events leading up to the initial battles were quite different.

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  Space Effect - "Before time...

  Saša Slavić

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Before humanity. Before Earth. Before memory itself… there was creation. 
  Space Effect is the beginning of the Danger All-in-One saga — a cosmic origin story about consciousness, creation, love, and the birth of existence itself. 
  Alex awakens in a reality untouched by civilization, where thought shapes matter and emotion gives form to worlds. As existence expands, he creates laws, symbols, music, language, and life itself alongside Gaga — the first companion born from division, balance, and connection. 
  Together they shape the foundations of a universe still learning what it means to exist. 
  But creation comes with consequence. 
  As worlds evolve and intelligence spreads across the stars, Alex begins to understand that even a godlike creator cannot fully control what is born from freedom. 
  Blending philosophical science fiction, emotional storytelling, cosmic wonder, and the mystery of consciousness, Space Effect begins the journey that will eventually become the Danger All-in-One universe. 
  This audiobook is narrated using AI-assisted digital voice narration with cinematic sound design.

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