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  Egyptian Mythology - A...

  Garry J. Shaw

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  Join Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw on an entertaining tour up the Nile, through a beautiful and fascinating landscape populated with a rich mythology: the stories of Horus, Isis, Osiris, and their enemies and allies in tales of vengeance, tragedy, and fantastic metamorphoses. Shaw retells these stories with his characteristic wit, and reconnects them to the temples and monuments that still stand today, offering a fresh look at the most visited sites of Egypt. 
   
   
   
  The myths of ancient Egypt have survived in fragments of ancient hymns and paintings on the walls of tombs and temples, spells inked across coffins, and stories scrawled upon scrolls. 
   
   
   
  Shaw's evocative descriptions of the ancient ruins will transport listeners to another landscape—including the magnificent sites of Dendera, Tell el-Amarna, Edfu, and Thebes. At each site, they will discover which gods or goddesses were worshipped there, as well as the myths and stories that formed the backdrop to the rituals and customs of everyday life. Each chapter ends with a potted history of the site, as well as tips for visiting the ruins today. Egyptian Mythology is the perfect companion to the myths of Egypt and the gods and goddesses that shaped its ancient landscape.

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  The Peanut Factory

  Deborah Price

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  A coming-of-age memoir about a young woman and her friends squatting in abandoned houses in London in the late 70s during the emerging counterculture scene.
  Set in South London (Crystal Palace), Deborah mingled with some of the biggest names to emerge from the scene. She booked The Damned's first show, served pints to Johnny Rotten, and attended a backyard gig from King Kurt.
  Squat life was sex, drugs and punk rock but it wasn't all fun and games. The Peanut Factory shows Deborah navigating a male-dominated scene, moving every few months and living with drug dealers, sex workers, people on the run, and working-class kids like her.
  Despite the chaos, the squatters were a family. They were kids creating their own rules. Making art. Living life on the fly. The Peanut Factory is an ode to the youthful rebellion of the 1970s and to London itself.
  'A window into a time of raw energy and rough edges, Deb Price paints a vivid picture of life in the squats of South London. By turns amusing and alarming, but always engaging, we accompany a teenager as she navigates her way to womanhood in a sub-culture on the margins.' - Allie Rogers, author of Little Gold and Tale of a Tooth

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  Breaking the Illusion:...

  AHMED MUSA

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  The life-changing book Breaking the Illusion: Conquering Imposter Syndrome – Embracing Your True Worth and Potential is meant to help people get over the crippling effects of imposter syndrome and become their true selves. A lot of successful people have problems with constant self-doubt, fear of being caught lying, and a feeling that they are never good enough, even though they have done great things. This book gives readers useful information and tools to help them understand where imposter syndrome comes from, spot its symptoms, and learn how to deal with self-doubt. 
  You'll learn how to change your negative thought patterns, build a growth mindset, and change how you see yourself through interesting chapters. Breaking the Illusion teaches readers how to be kind to themselves, understand their emotions, and be strong. It also tells them to be proud of their accomplishments without feeling guilty or hesitant. This book gives you steps you can take right away to boost your confidence and sense of self-worth, whether you're dealing with work or personal relationships. 
  You will understand imposter syndrome by the end of this journey and learn how to take back your power, see your potential, and truly believe in the value you bring to every part of your life.

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  Warfare and Generals - Rome’s...

  Rogan Fish

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  This book explores the heart of Rome’s power—its military machine and the brilliant minds who commanded it. The first section introduces readers to the Roman legions, the backbone of the Republic and Empire. With unmatched discipline, innovative tactics, and superior organization, these forces shaped the ancient world. You’ll learn how the Roman military was structured, how soldiers trained, and what daily life was like in a marching camp. From basic formations to advanced siege techniques, this section unveils the machinery of conquest that forged a global empire. 
  The second section profiles Rome’s greatest military leaders, from Scipio Africanus and Julius Caesar to Trajan and Constantine. Each general brought unique strategies and personal ambition to the battlefield, expanding Rome’s reach while influencing its political destiny. Their stories highlight decisive battles, tactical innovations, and leadership styles that not only won wars but also inspired loyalty—or sparked civil strife. This segment brings to life the human side of warfare, where courage, cunning, and power struggles played out on both foreign fields and Rome’s own streets. 
  The final part of the book shifts focus to Rome’s many enemies—from Carthaginian generals like Hannibal to the Germanic and Parthian tribes who challenged Rome’s dominance. Readers will explore how Rome adapted to new threats, formed uneasy alliances, and learned from defeat. The book covers both the glory of expansion and the resilience required to hold an empire together. Warfare and Generals is a gripping journey into the brutal, brilliant, and complex world of Roman military history—one that continues to captivate military minds and history lovers alike.

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  The Human Predicament - A Candid...

  David Benatar

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  Are our lives meaningful, or meaningless? Is our inevitable death a bad thing? Would immortality be an improvement? Would it be better to hasten our deaths by suicide? Many people ask these big questions—and some people are plagued by them. Analytic philosophers have said relatively little about these important questions. The Human Predicament invites listeners to take a clear-eyed and unfettered view of the human condition. 
   
   
   
  David Benatar here offers a substantial, but not unmitigated, pessimism about the central questions of human existence. He argues that while our lives can have some meaning, we are ultimately the insignificant beings that we fear we might be. He maintains that the quality of life leaves much to be desired in even the best cases. Worse, death is generally not a solution; in fact, it exacerbates rather than mitigates our cosmic meaninglessness. While it can release us from suffering, it imposes another cost-annihilation. This state of affairs has nuanced implications for how we should think about many things, including immortality and suicide, and how we should think about the possibility of deeper meaning in our lives. Ultimately, this thoughtful, provocative, and deeply candid treatment of life's big questions will interest anyone who has contemplated why we are here, and what the answer means for how we should live.

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  Bound by the Corporate Spy (Gay...

  Archer Vale

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  I work in a restricted area. I have access to precious, sensitive secrets… 
  My junior engineer is into “cognitive enhancement”. He says wearing a chastity cage can improve mental focus and job performance. 
  But…it’s having the opposite effect on me. 
  He sealed me into chastity. He bound me to his bed. He turned on his laptop and began playing hours of gay porn. 
  I’m not into that stuff, but it felt so good to watch. I couldn’t stop staring. 
  Something strange is happening to me. I’m developing cravings… 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
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