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  English Grammar and Writing Made...

  Philip Jacobs

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  Learn the English language faster than you ever thought possible.

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  Women in Ancient Rome: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  The modern world has the ancient Romans to thank for the origins of many modern technologies, conveniences, and ideas, from running water, baths, and republican government to roads. Indeed, the Romans remain renowned for producing lawyers, engineers, generals, administrators, and architects, and they raised their citizens to value duty, seriousness, self-control, and continuity. At the center of Roman society was the household, where the man at the head of every household was, by Roman law, an absolute ruler. His authority over his wife, children, slaves, and property was, at least on paper, complete. 
  	Practice was a different story. 
  	Roman wives appeared wholly dependent on the surface. They lived in their husbands’ houses, bore children, and the tombstones erected for them usually praised their chastity, piety, and skill at spinning wool. However, Roman women were also public figures in ways the wives of other ancient Mediterranean cultures were not. They walked the streets of her city without a veil, went to the dinner parties hosted by the men, and could own property in their own name. Roman women could divorce their husbands as easily as they could divorce their wives, and at some points in Rome’s vast and illustrious history, women ran estates worth more than the GDP of some small modern countries. On certain religious occasions, women stood at the center of the city's public life. 
  Although there is no shortage of historical accounts about Rome, ancient sources are uneven about the roles and lifestyles Roman women had across the centuries, and almost every writer was a man. Thus, the women whose voices come down to modern readers are the ones who caught some male writer’s attention for one reason or another. In fact, the legal rules that defined Roman women’s positions changed across the centuries, and by Augustus's reign, Roman women unusually free figures by any measure the ancient world could offer. 

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  The Ark Shroud and Mary

  Philip Gardiner

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  Why do the Ark of the Covenant, Mary's reliquary box, and Jesus' Coffer all have the same imagery? Was the Ark the container of the Covenant, the Ten Commandments, or the Chalice? Does the image of the Shroud of Turin contain a bioelectric field? These questions and others will be explored in The Ark, The Shroud, and Mary. 
   
  Author Philip Gardiner recently won the acclaim of both scholars and the reading public with The Serpent Grail, which united three of the most mysterious objects known to man--the Grail, Elixir and Philosophers Stone. Now, in this unique and thought-provoking work Gardiner proves that the Ark of the Covenant, the Shroud of Turin, and Mary are united in ways never before imagined. 
   
  Travelling across the world, from Rome to India, Portugal to Egypt, Gardiner uncovers the trail of the Ark and finds that it does not lead to Ethiopia, as many believe, but instead in a direction that nobody could have imagined. The trail of the Ark takes Gardiner on a hunt into the very heart of an ancient secret society with clandestine meetings in far-off lands. Uniting the myth, tradition, and language of the Ark with the Shroud of Turin, Gardiner then goes on to re-date it, reveal how it was made, and identify whose image it actually recreates. Through his new-found contacts in the world of secret societies, Gardiner then shows how this incredible secret was protected by a dual brotherhood throughout time and was the secret source of the enlightenment spoken of by numerous orders from the Sufis to the Knights Templar. The Ark, The Shroud, and Mary outshines The Da Vinci Code for the simple reason that it is the factual story of one man's fight to uncover the truth. 
   
  Join us on this journey in a very special and unique audio book version.

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  How to Study Effectively: 7 Easy...

  Troye Bates

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  Struggling to be effective with your study skills? 
    
  No need to worry, this study guide will provide you with the necessary tools you need to be successful in studying! 
    
  Studying is one of the most important tasks in life because it helps you to understand and respect the rule of language. If you don’t understand the rule of language, it will be impossible for you to enjoy or even be successful in your studies. 
    
  Learning how to study helps you avoid anxiety, fatigue, and frustration when you are preparing for an examination. 
    
  YOU WILL LEARN: 
  • The 7 easy steps to study effectively. 
  • 32 tips on how to become a successful student. 
  • The art of notetaking. 
  • Exam preparation techniques that will result in better grades. 
  • How to be more productive no matter what you are trying to study. 
    
  Learning how to study is an important life skill. By being a dedicated student, you are likely to witness results and boost your confidence in the process. 
    
  So, stop dreaming and get started today!

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  The Basis of Morality

  Arthur Schopenhauer

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  "The Basis of Morality" by Arthur Schopenhauer presents a profound inquiry into the underpinnings of ethical behavior, challenging the Kantian premise of moral acts grounded in rationality. Schopenhauer argues that true morality stems from compassion, asserting that the capacity to empathize with the suffering of others is the sole source of good. Through rigorous analysis and critique, he explores the limitations of egoism and the concept of justice, ultimately proposing a moral philosophy that prioritizes the inherent value of all living beings. This philosophical treatise invites readers to reconsider the essence of moral actions and the nature of compassion's role in ethical life. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Homecoming - The Scottish Years...

  Rosemary Goring

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  One of the most famous queens in history, Mary Stuart lived in her homeland for just twelve years: as a dauntless child who laughed at her friendsʼ seasickness as they sailed to safety in France and later, on her return as a 18-year-old widow to take control of a nation riven with factions, dissent and religious strife. Brief though her time in Scotland was, her experience profoundly influenced who she was and what happened to her.
  In this book, Rosemary Goring tells the story of Mary's Scottish years through the often dramatic and atmospheric locations and settings where the events that shaped her life took place and also examines the part Scotland, and its tumultuous court and culture, played in her downfall. Whether or not Mary Stuart emerges blameless or guilty, in this evocative retelling she can be seen for who she really was.
  Locations included: 
  Linlithgow Palace * Stirling Castle * Dumbarton Castle * Leith * Holyrood Palace * Crichton Castle * Darnaway Castle * Huntly Castle * Spynie Palace * Falkland Palace * Seton Palace * St Andrews and Fife * Dunbar Castle * Edinburgh Castle * Traquair House * Hermitage Castle * Jedburgh, Mary Queen of Scots House * Craigmillar Castle * Edinburgh and Kirk o' Field * Borthwick Castle * Carberry Hill * Lochleven Castle * Langside * Dundrennan Abbey

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