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  Saudi Arabia - Culture Smart! -...

  Cheryl Obal

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  Don't just see the sights―get to know the people. 
  From a distance, Saudi Arabia may seem a subdued, or even dull place; but for those who take a closer look it emerges as a fascinating country, not necessarily because of its political and economic importance, but because of its people. Reticent perhaps but, on closer acquaintance, charming and warm, the Saudis form a far less monolithic society than one might expect. 
  Divided by region, creed, and background but united in Islam, insular yet forever traveling abroad, and living with a foreign contingent that makes up nearly one-third of the population: the list goes on. So what do Saudis have in common beyond their national dress? 
  Culture Smart! Saudi Arabia will help you navigate the swirling waters of this important and fast-changing country. Social, cultural, and business life is demystified in concise chapters, while sections on the values, traditions, and attitudes that prevail will help you find your way through the new and unexpected situations that you are likely to encounter. 
  Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

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  Behind the Screams at...

  David Bertolino

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  Get the photo-illustrated inside story of how David Bertolino built the magical haunted kingdom that sparked an entire eerie industry.A Hollywood extravaganza in rural New England filled with haunted houses, museums, a circus, movie stars, and more, Spookyworld turned Halloween into a season-long celebration. During its original twelve-year run, Spookyworld sparked a new phenomenon, bringing us haunted mansions and scary stories that would shape the world of horror fandom for years to come. In Behind the Screams at Spookyworld, Bertolino artfully illustrates how he created a never-before-imagined industry, with candid appraisals and intimate memories from the stars that floated through the park, alongside hundreds of rare photographs.With forewords by Alice Cooper and Linda Blair, this groundbreaking book illustrates just how important Spookyworld was for the Halloween industry. It covers an array of scary subjects, including:The Hauntrepreneur himself, David BertolinoThe evolution and creation of the parkThe stunts that made the park infamous among its fans and detractorsAnecdotes from horror’s biggest stars in film and TVAnd so much more!From “Spooky Hayrides” to the “Scaryoke stage,” Spookyworld was a destination for all things horror. Behind the Screams at Spookyworld revives the park that sparked a haunted movement and explores the legacy that remains. Relive the thrills and chills of past years in this rare personal account from the King of Horror.

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  The USA's Bloody Birth

  World History

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  Experience the raw, unflinching drama of America's most pivotal moments, from the brutal formation of its colonies to the explosive battles of the Civil War. Dive into the lives of people who shaped history: resilient pioneers conquering untamed prairies, enslaved individuals fighting for freedom, daring immigrants chasing the American Dream, and fearless gunslingers redefining law and order in the Wild West.  
  Through tales of grit and ambition, discover how industrial giants like Carnegie and Rockefeller built empires and how visionaries like Frederick Douglass fought for justice. This epic journey reveals the struggles, triumphs, and unrelenting spirit that forged a nation. 
  World History invites you on a fascinating journey to bygone eras, allowing you to explore the greatest events in history. Take a trip back in time - to the frontlines of World War 2, to the Viking raids, and to the religious rituals of ancient Egypt. World History is for everyone who would like to know more about the exciting and dramatic events of the past.

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  Chakras For Beginners

  Ashley Stone

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  Unlock Your Chakras, Learn Meditation and Heal Yourself Through the Power of Positive Energy!Did you know that your body has seven energy wheels that describe and govern your thoughts and feelings?Have you always wondered what secret powers lie in the understanding of chakras and meditation?THOSE WHO WISH FOR A MINDFUL LIFE ARE ALREADY WELL AWARE OF THE POWER CHAKRA MEDITATIONS HAVE ON THE BODY AND ITS DIVINE ENERGY. WITH THIS BOOK, IT’S TIME TO UNRAVEL THE SECRETS TO A WELL-BALANCED LIFE!When chakras are too open or too closed, various issues can arise. For example, the throat chakra helps us communicate and be heard. If this chakra is blocked, you may feel isolated and lonely. Chakra meditation enables you to clean, open, and balance your mind. It can be a spiritual practice, but also just a useful tool for healing and relaxation. In this ultimate guide on how to harness the power of chakras, you will learn: •	What each of the seven chakras represents and how to use chakra meditation to heal body and soul•	How to recognize symptoms of ill chakras•	How to use meditation, visualization, and crystal therapy to heal chakras•	What works best to bring benefits to each of the seven chakras•	How to increase your life force energyAre you ready to meditate? Scroll up, Click on ‘Buy Now with 1-Click’, and Get Your Copy!

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  As We Exist - A Postcolonial...

  Kaoutar Harchi

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  In this thoughtful coming-of-age memoir, a young sociologist reflects on her Moroccan immigrant parents, their journey to France, and how growing up an outsider shaped her identity. 
  Imbued with tenderness for her family and a critical view of the challenges facing French North African immigrants, Kaoutar Harchi’s probing account illustrates the deeply personal effects of political issues. Mixed with happy memories of her childhood home in eastern France are ever-present reminders of the dangers from which her parents sought to shield her. When they transfer her to a private, Catholic middle school—out of fear of Arab boys from their working-class neighborhood—Kaoutar grows increasingly conscious of her differences, and her conflicted sense of self. 
  Notable events in her teens—the passing of a law in 2004 banning religious symbols from public schools; the 2005 deaths of Bouna Traoré and Zyed Benna, which sparked riots against police brutality—underscore the injustice of a society that sees Muslims not as equals but as a problem to solve. With elegant, affecting prose, As We Exist charts Kaoutar’s political and intellectual awakening, which would become the heart and soul of her work as a sociologist and writer.

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  Lysander of Sparta: The Life and...

  Charles River Editors

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  The lion’s share of the credit for Sparta’s victory in the Peloponnesian War went to Lysander, born to a father named Aristocritus and a family claiming descent from the demigod Hercules despite modest means that reportedly forced them to rely on the generosity of wealthier patrons during Lysander’s military training. Eventually, Lysander rose through Sparta's rigid military system to command its fleet at the exact moment the 27-year war against Athens had ground both sides toward exhaustion. Plutarch, whose biography remains the fullest surviving account of Lysanders career, emphasized that the wily Spartan admiral relied on deceit as much as martial ability, weighing justice and falsehood alike only by whichever proved most useful at any given time. 
  	Regardless of how he managed it, Lysander scored one of the most important victories in Greek history at the Battle of Aegospotami in 405 B.C., where his navy caught the Athenian fleet beached and unprepared along the shore of the Hellespont and destroyed it in a single afternoon. That decisive victory all but ended Athens' capacity to wage war at sea and, within a year, brought the entire Peloponnesian War to a close on terms dictated almost entirely by Sparta. Athens itself, starved into submission by the naval blockade Lysander's victory made possible, watched its long walls torn down to the sound of flute-girls playing what the victors called a celebration of freedom for the Greek world.  
  	However, Sparta would find it much more difficult to win the peace. Lysander oversaw the installation of an oligarchic council of 30 Athenian citizens, remembered ever after as the Thirty Tyrants, whose brief and bloody rule over their own people left a stain on Sparta's reputation for decades. Across the region, Lysander applied the same method to city after city, dismantling the democratic and pro-Athenian governments the war had left behind and replacing them with narrow councils of 10 men apiece.

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