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  History of Mexico - Exploring...

  History Retold

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  Explore the rich and complex history of Mexico with this captivating book. From the ancient civilizations of the Maya and Aztec to the modern-day struggles of the Mexican people, this book covers it all. With engaging writing and detailed research, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors that have shaped Mexican history. 
  The book delves into the development of Mexican culture and traditions, the influence of Spanish colonization, and the political and social struggles that have defined modern Mexico. You'll discover the stories of key figures who shaped Mexican history, and gain insights into the ongoing struggles for social justice and human rights. 
  But the book doesn't stop at historical events. It also provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Mexico, including its cuisine, art, music, and literature. You'll learn about the unique traditions and customs of Mexico, and gain a deeper appreciation for its rich and diverse culture. 
  Whether you're a history enthusiast or just curious about the world, this book is an essential read for understanding the rich and complex history of Mexico, and gaining insights into its vibrant cultural heritage. 
  Call to action: Order your copy now and step into the fascinating world of Mexican history and culture.

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  Tolkien For Beginners

  Louis Markos

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  Tolkien For Beginners will introduce the reader to the multilayered depth and breadth of Tolkien’s tales of Middle-earth, what critics, following Tolkien’s lead, refer to collectively as his legendarium. J.R.R. Tolkien sweeps us away to a distant time and place that is at the same time, our own time and place. He takes us to a world where difficult choices must be made and are made, where character is defined by those choices, and where redemption is possible though not always embraced. The Lord of the Rings taps a deep root in the human psyche. There is much death, destruction, and defeat in Tolkien’s world, but there is even more friendship, courage, and hope. What one remembers when one finishes reading The Lord of the Rings is not the vice of the villains, as strong and as well drawn as it is, but the virtue that empowers the heroes to resist it, even at the cost of their own lives.  It will be the goal of Tolkien For Beginners to introduce the reader to the multilayered depth and breadth of Tolkien’s tales of Middle-earth. To do justice to the full dimensions of that legendarium, author Louis Markos will speak in two voices: that of the storyteller who loves the stories he tells and that of the critic who seeks to identify and explicate key themes from those stories. In his telling and analysis, he will treat the legendarium both as a collection of secondary-world myths with their own integrity and as a reflection of Tolkien’s Catholic worldview.

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  What World Is This? - A Pandemic...

  Judith Butler

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  The pandemic compels us to ask fundamental questions about our place in the world: the many ways humans rely on one another, how we vitally and sometimes fatally breathe the same air, share the surfaces of the earth, and exist in proximity to other porous creatures in order to live in a social world. What we require to live can also imperil our lives. How do we think from, and about, this common bind? 
   
   
   
  Judith Butler shows how COVID-19 and all its consequences—political, social, ecological, economic—have challenged us to reconsider the sense of the world that such disasters bring about. Drawing on the work of Max Scheler, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, and critical feminist phenomenology, Butler illuminates the conditions in which we seek to make sense of our disorientation, precarity, and social bonds. What World Is This? offers a new account of interdependency in which touching and breathing, capacities that amid a viral outbreak can threaten life itself, challenge the boundaries of the body and selfhood. Criticizing notions of unlimited personal liberty and the killing forces of racism, sexism, and classism, this book suggests that the pandemic illuminates the potential of shared vulnerabilities as well as the injustice of pervasive inequalities.

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  Heian Period - The Golden Age of...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Heian Period, spanning from 794 to 1185 CE, marks one of the most culturally rich and politically significant eras in Japanese history. This chapter lays the groundwork for understanding the historical context, political dynamics, and societal structure that defined the early stages of the Heian era. The period officially began when Emperor Kanmu moved the imperial capital from Nara to Heian-kyō, present-day Kyoto. This relocation was intended to establish a new seat of power free from the influence of powerful Buddhist monasteries that had grown too entwined with politics in Nara. 
  The move to Heian-kyō signified more than a change in geography—it was the beginning of a new political and cultural identity. The city was meticulously planned, modeled after the Chinese capital of Chang’an, with a grid-like structure that reflected a vision of order and centralized authority. However, over time, the influence of the emperor waned as powerful aristocratic families, particularly the Fujiwara clan, rose to prominence. By marrying their daughters into the imperial family and acting as regents, the Fujiwara effectively controlled the court, shaping policy and governance from behind the scenes. 
  The political landscape of early Heian Japan was one of ceremonial grandeur and subtle manipulation. Real power resided in the hands of a few elite families, and the imperial court became increasingly detached from the provinces. This created a division between the cultured, refined life of the capital and the often turbulent realities of rural Japan, where local warrior clans began to assert their own authority.

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  Pounded for Her Pleasure - MM...

  Randy Manners

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  I could never have imagined what desires lie beneath. 
    
  He was an old friend of my wife’s from her college. He was in town for just a few days. A lavish night out for my wife and I turned into a mini reunion. I hadn’t realized our date night was engineered to throw us together—not until he made his move. I was taken off guard by my body’s reaction—and by my wife. She had wanted this to happen all along. She had wanted to see my body intertwined with his. She’d wanted to watch as I was taken. And, God help me, I wanted it too. 
    
  The rest of the dinner went on without much of a hitch. Dylan behaved himself—for the most part—sending only the occasional lustful appraisal my way. I assured myself that my growing discomfort and arousal were in anticipation of the hotel room that Sonia and I would be retiring to after the dinner. If this was the kind of tension I would be feeling whenever Dylan was around, I hoped that the two old friends would not include me in their social life anymore. The way Sonia continued to revisit our shared interest in football and video games, it didn’t appear I was getting my wish. My nerves were on edge, and I couldn’t decide if I wanted to get to know my wife’s eccentric friend better or never see him again.

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  The New Fight for Life - Roe...

  Benjamin Watson, Carol Traver

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  *****Audiobook format of The New Fight for Life - ECPA's 2024 Faith and Culture Award Nominee***** The battle over the constitutionality of Roe v. Wade may be over, but now a bigger fight lies ahead. For over half a century, pro-life advocates have fought to protect the sanctity of human life. Now that the decision the pro-life community has been waiting and praying for has finally become a reality, a question remains: Now what? How do we continue to stand for life for everyone who bears the image of God―from womb to tomb? And if abortion disproportionately impacts the poor and the marginalized, specifically Black Americans, why should we seize this new opportunity to make right what has gone terribly wrong? Benjamin Watson, author of Under Our Skin and a former NFL player who now serves as VP of strategic relationships with Human Coalition, a pro-life organization based in Dallas, wants to galvanize the church and the pro-life movement in this new era. In The New Fight for Life, Watson    leads us into a new understanding of pro-life advocacy,  shows how we can move past political debate and culture wars, and  envisions a new path forward that promotes life by committing to human flourishing and holistic justice.  We can create a culture where abortion is both unthinkable and unnecessary. How? By relentlessly pursuing a more just world―for everyone.

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