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  The New Science of the Enchanted...

  Marshall Sahlins

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  From the perspective of Western modernity, humanity inhabits a disenchanted cosmos. Gods, spirits, and ancestors have left us for a transcendent beyond. Yet the vast majority of cultures throughout human history treat spirits as very real persons, members of a cosmic society who interact with humans and control their fate. In most cultures, even today, people are but a small part of an enchanted universe misconstrued by the transcendent categories of "religion" and the "supernatural." The New Science of the Enchanted Universe shows how anthropologists and other social scientists must rethink these cultures of immanence and study them by their own lights. 
   
   
   
  In this, his last, revelatory book, Marshall Sahlins announces a new method and sets an exciting agenda for the field. He takes listeners around the world. In the process, Sahlins sheds new light on classical and contemporary ethnographies that describe these cultures of immanence and reveals how even the apparently mundane, all-too-human spheres of "economics" and "politics" emerge as people negotiate with, and ultimately usurp, the powers of the gods. 
   
   
   
  The New Science of the Enchanted Universe offers a road map for a new practice of anthropology that takes seriously the enchanted universe and its transformations from ancient Mesopotamia to contemporary America.

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  American Civil War in 1864 The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at the size of the battles, the leadership of the generals, and the courage of the soldiers. Since the war's start over 150 years ago, the battles have been subjected to endless debate among historians and the generals themselves. The Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history, and had the two sides realized it would take 4 years and inflict over a million casualties, it might not have been fought. Since it did, however, historians and history buffs alike have been studying and analyzing the biggest battles ever since.  
  	By the close of 1864, Abraham Lincoln had been reelected, the Union army had taken Nashville from General Hood, and Sherman had concluded his total war, “slash-and-burn” march of destruction to Savannah, Georgia, offering it as a Christmas present to Lincoln. Nevertheless, with everything seemingly falling to pieces, the South still held out hope of some sort of miracle, and Davis even attempted to send a peace delegation to meet with Lincoln in the early months of 1865. On January 28, 1865 as Union General Ulysses S. Grant was continuing to lay siege to Lee’s army at Petersburg, Virginia, Davis sent three commissioners headed by Vice-President Stephens to initiate informal peace talks with Lincoln. By February 3, however, the talks, known as the Hampton Roads Conference, came to a stalemate as Lincoln would accept nothing less than total union, while Davis would only accept Southern independence.  
  	Even at that point, the South was clearly on its last legs. General George H. Thomas destroyed John Bell Hood’s Confederate army at the battles of Nashville and Franklin, leaving only two large Confederate armies still in the field. Lee's army was weakened by desertion, lack of supplies and casualties, and Joseph E. Johnston’s army could barely resist against Sherman’s army as it was advancing north toward Virginia.

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  Men with ADHD - Practical...

  Scott Simonds

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  Does your mind race at a mile a minute, making it impossible to concentrate on anything for long? 
  Do you feel like your potential is shrouded by the overwhelming challenges of ADHD? 
  Are your relationships suffering due to your difficulties in managing your ADHD? 
  Are impulsive decisions wreaking havoc on your personal and professional life? 
  Are you exhausted from the daily battle to harness your scattered thoughts? 
  Does your workspace mirror the chaos inside your mind? 
  Do your impulsive actions often lead to regret? 
  If these are struggles you recognize, this book has been written especially for YOU! 
  Curious? Here's a little sneak preview of what you’ll get: 
  - Symptoms Every Man Should Recognize 
  - Facing Emotional Volatility 
  - Grounding Techniques for Emotional Regulation 
  - How to set boundaries and Stop Feeling Guilty 
  - Unlocking Intimacy: How to Improve Your Love Life 
  - How to Stop Feeling Like a Failure 
  - How To Build Self Esteem & Self Worth 
  - How to Achieve Your Own Personal Excellence 
  - ADHD Tools to Help with Time blindness 
  - How to beat procrastination when you have ADHD 
  - How to Get Stuff Done When You Have ADHD 
  - How to Deal with Clutter When You Have ADHD 
  - ADHD Storage Hacks & Organization Tips 
  - How to Stick to Habits and Routines Without Falling Off 
  - Executive Function Strategies that Really Work for Men with ADHD 
  - Managing Stress When You Have ADHD 
  Sounds tempting, doesn't it? This isn't just a book—it's a life-transforming tool.

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  The Kraken - Myth or Reality?...

  John Harpoon

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  The Kraken, a legendary sea monster whose name evokes images of terror and fascination, has captivated the imaginations of people for centuries. First emerging from the shadows of Scandinavian folklore, this giant creature—often described as a massive octopus or squid—has become one of the most iconic symbols of the unknown depths of the ocean. The allure of the Kraken lies in its mysterious nature, its ability to stir both fear and wonder, and the enduring question: is it merely a myth, or could there be some truth behind the legend? 
    
  For sailors of old, the Kraken represented the dangers of the sea, a vast and untamable force filled with peril. Tales of ships being pulled under the water, disappearing without a trace, were often attributed to the Kraken’s monstrous tentacles dragging them to their doom. These stories, passed down through generations, grew in magnitude and detail, transforming the Kraken into a creature of unimaginable size and strength. The Kraken’s enormous presence on the open sea symbolized the boundary between the known world and the vast, dark waters that were beyond human control. 
    
  Yet, despite its fearsome reputation, the Kraken has also been embraced as a symbol of mystery and curiosity. Its mythical status has made it an enduring figure in literature, art, and popular culture, where it is often portrayed as both a terrifying threat and an awe-inspiring force of nature. From the pages of Jules Verne’s *Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea* to blockbuster films like *Pirates of the Caribbean*, the Kraken continues to embody humanity’s fascination with the sea and the creatures that may lie beneath its surface.

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  Kingdom and Country - Following...

  Angie Ward

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  We love God. We love our country. What does it look like to love each properly and well?National tensions are at a record high. People on all points in the political spectrum care deeply about their country, although they differ wildly in their opinions about what it looks like to serve that country well. As Christians, we love God and seek to follow him. At the same time, nothing shapes us and tugs at our loyalties quite like the place we live. And of course we are regularly encouraged to pledge our allegiance to our country―or particular understandings of it. Who wins when the priorities of God and our country clash?In Kingdom and Country, a collection of leading Christian thinkers and practitioners take a holistic approach to considering the questions of patriotism, nationalism, and where our ultimate loyalties must like. Contributors include Alejandro Mandes, Juliet Liu, Ryan Tafilowski, Derek Vreeland, Rod Wilson, Michelle Reyes, Amanda Smith, Karen Wilk, Sean Palmer, and Tina BoeschKingdom and Country is the second in a series of Kingdom Conversations, books that bring together trusted Christian voices to address some of the most urgent and perplexing challenges of our time in timeless and redemptive ways.

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  Swapped by Science - Gender Swap

  Kinky Press

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  What would you do if you wanted nothing to do with what was dangling between your legs? How far would you go? How much humiliation would you suffer? 
    
  All I wanted was to become a woman. They promised help, that they could change me. The interviewer had me perform humiliating tasks for the first piece of the puzzle, I finally sounded like a woman when I spoke! That was step one. I never expected there to be so many steps, never thought they had the ability to change me so gradually, so shamefully. I had told myself that no challenge would be too harsh, but how was I supposed to know just how far they would make me fall? 
    
  PSA: This story contains a man eager to become a woman and take it all. And he will. Take it all, that is. On his knees, on her back, bent over – it will be given freely.

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