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  The Age of Piracy - Buccaneers...

  Nova Ashford

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  The Age of Piracy, often referred to as the Golden Age of Piracy, spanned from the late 17th century into the early 18th century, a period when piracy flourished in the Caribbean, the American colonies, and other parts of the world. This era witnessed the rise of some of the most notorious pirates and buccaneers in history, whose exploits have since become legendary. Piracy during this time was not simply a form of lawless adventure but a complex and multifaceted phenomenon deeply connected to the economic and political climate of the time. 
  The origins of piracy in the Caribbean can be traced back to the European colonial expansion. As European powers such as Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands began to establish colonies in the New World, the lucrative trade in goods such as gold, silver, tobacco, and sugar became a prime target for pirates. The Caribbean, with its vast network of islands and busy trade routes, became a breeding ground for piracy. The immense wealth flowing across the oceans from the colonies provided ample opportunity for plunder, while the remote islands and hidden coves offered the perfect sanctuary for pirates to evade capture. 
  Pirates in the Caribbean were not a monolithic group. Many were former sailors or privateers—government-sanctioned pirates who had turned against their employers or found themselves out of work following the end of wartime. These pirates were motivated by various factors, from the pursuit of personal wealth and freedom to the desire for revenge against colonial authorities. The promise of treasure, the lack of enforcement of maritime law, and the chaotic political landscape created an environment where piracy could thrive.

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  The Fear Anger & Love Collection

  Ram Dass

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  We've pulled together some of our best Ram Dass titles for a specially priced compilation that comes at an amazing discount. This offer will get you some of his best titles.
   
  This compilation Includes: 
  
    The Balance of Mind and Heart
    Suffering
    How Can We Help
  
   
  Ram Dass explains that we must first acknowledge our humanity, if we hope to be an instrument of presence and peace. When we embrace our humanness, we create the space necessary for compassion to arise. We learn to balance the suffering we encounter with the innate empathy of the human heart. We awaken through our life experiences, which become the curriculum for our incarnation. Our humanity itself is the vehicle through which our spirit can manifest. The help we offer is who we are, our very being.
   
  Ram Dass asks us to consider the ways in which our culture’s pervading myth of unbridled individualism has generated the destabilizing forces confronting us. "Injustice is rooted in a frightened heart."To remain open to the tremendous suffering we encounter requires an exquisite balance of the rational mind and intuitive heart. Ram Dass' exploration of practical methods for expanding our awareness without closing our hearts offers a blueprint for how we might navigate an ever-changing universe and return home to that quality of being where there is only one of us.

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  Howard Carter: A short biography...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Howard Carter, discoverer of the grave of Pharaoh Tutankhamon: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  The Roadmap to Purpose

  Dimple Thakrar

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  From an award-winning & world-renowned expert working with the top executives.Are you a successful male looking to access your next level?Maybe some areas of your life feel almost complete, while others are leaving you feeling frustrated?How would it impact your life if you were to:* Master the art of being and feeling successful?* Gain total clarity on your masculine life mission?* Reclaim your masculine honour and self-respect?* Understand the secret to women?The powerful tried and tested methods in this book are direct yet respectful, with an overall objective of helping you create even more success. With over 25 years of strategic coaching experience, Dimple Thakrar will help you unlock your ultimate potential whilst taking you on the journey of a lifetime. Your destiny is waiting.

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  Cutting Ties with Your Parents -...

  DSW Sharon Martin

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  Estrangement from one or both parents—even by choice—can take a huge emotional and psychological toll. If you have cut ties with a parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, guilt, and shame. You may question or second-guess your decision. And you may have trouble setting or keeping boundaries with your parent, as well as others in your life. This workbook offers evidence-based skills to help you heal the emotional wounds of your past, so you can finally move forward. 
   
   
   
  With this compassionate guide, you'll identify the reasons why you cut ties, so you can accept and feel validated in your decision. You'll discover powerful tools to help you manage intense emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and build a lasting and trustworthy support network. Most importantly, you'll learn to cultivate self-compassion and live your life authentically—on your own terms. 
   
   
   
  You'll also find step-by-step guidance to: 
   
   
   
  ● Grieve your losses and release guilt, anxiety, shame, and anger 
   
   
   
  ● Understand and overcome the effects of difficult family relationships 
   
   
   
  ● Manage difficult days and occasions like holidays, weddings, and funerals 
   
   
   
  ● Maintain boundaries and build healthy relationships

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  Tears of the Titans

  Barry Robbins

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  Regret. It is a feeling that knows no bounds, an emotion that transcends time, place, and the very limits of human achievement. 
  In "Tears of the Titans," you are invited to embark on a groundbreaking exploration of the profound regrets that haunted the lives of some of history's most iconic figures. 
  From the sorrowful reflections of Mahatma Gandhi on the partition of India to the soul-searching of Napoleon Bonaparte on his decision to invade Moscow, each story offers an intimate glimpse into the hearts and minds of those who shaped our world. 
  Through these poignant tales, you will encounter the remorse of figures like Sitting Bull, grappling with his inability to save his people’s way of life, and the inner turmoil of Galileo, forced to renounce his scientific truths on penalty of death. You will stand alongside Robert Falcon Scott as he faces the bitter end of his Antarctic expedition, and share in the sorrow of Gustav Klimt as he contemplates the fate of his lost paintings. 
  "Tears of the Titans" is a literary masterpiece that will leave you breathless, forever changed by the revelations within its pages.

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