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  Once Upon a Place - Forests...

  Holly Bellebuono, Jack Zipes

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  Once Upon a Place explores narratives from modern film, famous fairy tales, and ancient mythology to define the five core locations that shape every story: the Cavern, the Deep, the Vessel, the Forest, and the Labyrinth. 
   
   
   
  Popularized by Joseph Campbell, the hero's journey features narrative stages along which a person matures and transforms. But where heroes transform is just as important as what they do to get there. Holly Bellebuono shows you how the location of each hero's journey step is intimately tied to the challenges faced, setting the tone for the entire adventure. 
   
   
   
  To illustrate each location, Bellebuono shares fifteen original adaptations—such as the tales of Persephone, Gilgamesh, Cerridwen, and Alice—to explore how the "sense of place" drives the adventure and outcome. From Innana's descent into the Cavern to Snow White entering the Forest, this book offers powerful wisdom about personal growth, life's purpose, and the origins of creativity.

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  Keep Left - Red Paper on...

  Pauline Bryan

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  This book has a message for everyone concerned about the direction of politics in Scotland, the UK and beyond: do not despair. There are realistic, left alternatives to being stuck in a political 'doom loop'. 
  In 1975 the Red Paper on Scotland, edited by the young, radical Gordon Brown was a seminal publication; it helped create, not just catch, the mood of the day.  
  Fifty years later a new group of writers have come together to write about what we can learn from the past and how we can shape what lies ahead. 
  The authors of this book believe only a radical redistribution of wealth and power within a democratic economy will engage Scottish voters. It calls on us to Keep Left.

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  Mughal Empire The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  In the late 15th century, Western Europe entered the Renaissance, which is often credited with the origins of modern, scientific thought. The Age of Exploration also began around that time, and 1517 is when the Reformation began. Meanwhile, the Islamic world was also quickly evolving around the same time, with the Ottoman Empire expanding into Eastern Europe and wiping the Orthodox Christian Byzantine Empire off the face of the map. And while the Ottomans were establishing themselves as the premier Islamic power with the help of early gunpowder weapons, hundreds of miles away in Central Asia, another “gunpowder empire” was forming.  
  	The Mughals, a group with Turkish and Mongolian roots, also used gunpowder weapons to sweep into northern India, topple the existing Islamic dynasty in Delhi, and eventually subject most of India to their rule. The term “gunpowder empire” was originally coined by Russian scholar V. V. Bartold and popularized by American historians William McNeil and Marshall Hodgson in the mid-20th century to describe the Islamic Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires, which they claimed came to power through gunpowder. Although that core thesis has been challenged by historians in recent years, who argue that gunpowder weapons were a feature or result of the rise of these empires, not the cause for them, the term is still used (Streusand 2011, 3).  
  	To be fair, the Mughals rose through a combination of political acumen and battlefield brutality, and they held onto their empire for hundreds of years in much the same way. In the process, the Mughals developed a state that was unique in many ways, adopting elements of Islamic culture and meshing them with native Indian culture and even Western European culture. When the British conquered India in the mid-19th century, they had the benefit of inheriting the Mughal system, which, despite many problems, proved to be a suitable template for rule over a land as vast and diverse as India.

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  Exploits of Ben Arnold The:...

  Ben Arnold, Lewis F. Crawford

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  The Exploits Of Ben Arnold, Wa-Si-Cu Tam-A-He-Ca is an Authentic Narrative Of Sixty Years In The Old West As Indian Fighter, Gold Miner, Cowboy, Hunter And Army Scout. He gives many first hand accounts of the treaty signings with the Indians.  He speaks of his meetings with Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Spotted tail and many others. The many times the government lied and cheated the Indians out of their land and what the government agreed to pay them. Also many vivid descriptions of daring feats and real life events that are told here for the first time. A must book for those interested in the history of the settlement of the wilderness along the Missouri River and West of it. There is also a harsh criticism of General Crook's failure in the the Little Bighorn Massacre.

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  The True Name of God & The...

  Kamille Jordan

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  What if everything you thought you knew about God... was incomplete? 
  Go on a journey beyond the boundaries of traditional religion into a thrilling investigation that uncovers a divine truth long buried by the sands of time—and perhaps deliberately hidden by those in power. From ancient scrolls and forbidden texts to encrypted messages hidden in plain sight, this groundbreaking book uncovers the true name of God—an identity too powerful, too revealing, and too dangerous for the world to know. 
  But why the secrecy? 
  Digging deep into historical records and classified documents, this book connects the dots between theology, ancient prophecy, and modern political agendas. Discover how the U.S. government—under the guise of national security—may be part of a much larger, darker plan to suppress spiritual awakening and control the masses. 
  Is this conspiracy theory… or divine truth? 
  This book is not just a revelation. It’s a warning—and a call to those seeking real answers in an age of deception. 
  *Perfect for readers of religious mystery thrillers, and spiritual truth seekers 
  *Packed with gripping research, jaw-dropping connections, and bold revelations 
  *Prepare to question everything—and discover what was meant to be known all along! 
  Unlock the SECRET. Speak the NAME. Expose the AGENDA!

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  Africa on the Precipice - The...

  Nnamdi Chiekwu

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  Africa on the Precipice (ATP) provides commentary on global geopolitics, economics, and world history, using African interests as a lens to give a different perspective on world events. The book specifically explores how and why Africa has not fared well in the ‘battle of civilizations’ (or global geopolitics) from the 15th century until present times. ATP also presents a bold blueprint to make African countries dominant on the international stage through an ideology originated by the author called ‘Afro-Hegemonism’.  
  ATP sounds the alarm for African countries that they must undergo transformational socioeconomic restructuring by 2030. The consequence of not doing so, will see Africans continue to be a global underclass in a geopolitical landscape that is quickly evolving. Moreover, the ultimate price for not embracing revolutionary change now, could see Africans permanently lose their sovereignty, treasure, and freedom in the 21st century.

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