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  Funerary Texts and Spells of...

  Editors Charles River

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  In addition to being ubiquitous parts of daily life, Egyptian religion and mythology were also complex, and while Egyptian society was polytheistic like other ancient civilizations, that’s where the comparisons end. Religion was so pervasive that it heavily influenced funerary practices and the belief in an afterlife, and deities like Osiris and Isis (who are still well known today) had become so firmly ingrained that even the Ptolemaic pharaohs, who considered themselves purely Greek, embraced Egyptian deities and assimilated the Greek and Egyptian cultures. In fact, Cleopatra often had herself depicted as Isis.  
  Given the abundance of funerary artifacts that have been found within the sands of Egypt, it sometimes seems as though the Egyptians were more concerned with the matters of the afterlife than they were with matters of the life they experienced from day to day. This is underscored most prominently by the pyramids, which have captured the world’s imagination for centuries. The pyramids of Egypt are such recognizable symbols of antiquity that for millennia, people have made assumptions about what they are and why they exist, without full consideration of the various meanings these ancient symbolic structures have had over the centuries. Generations have viewed them as symbols of a lost past, which in turn is often portrayed as a world full of romance and mystery. This verbal meaning has become associated with the structures through the tourism industry, where intrigue obviously boosts ticket sales. In fact, the Egyptian pyramids are so old that they were also drawing tourists even in ancient times. In antiquity, the Great Pyramid of Giza was listed as one of Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, and it is the only one still surviving today. 

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  Listening That Heals -...

  Mason Keller

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  Most conflicts, misunderstandings, and broken bonds are not caused by what is said—but by what is not truly heard. Listening That Heals reveals the transformative power of listening, hearing, and validating others in a way that goes far beyond simply hearing words. 
  In this practical and compassionate guide, you’ll discover how to:Move from passive hearing to active, empathetic listening that makes people feel truly seenBreak through invisible barriers in relationships with family, friends, partners, and colleaguesReflect and validate emotions without needing to agree or offer immediate solutionsNavigate conflicts, criticism, and emotionally charged conversations with calm presenceListen across cultural, generational, and personality differences to build bridges where agreement may never existDevelop small, consistent daily habits that strengthen trust, safety, and connection 
  Filled with simple, actionable techniques and insights, Listening That Heals teaches you that listening is not just a skill—it is a way of living. When practiced consistently, these principles can transform ordinary conversations into moments of genuine connection, turning frustration, distance, and misunderstanding into understanding, trust, and deeper relationships. 
  Whether you want to improve your personal relationships, enhance your professional interactions, or simply create a more empathetic world, this book offers the tools and mindset to make listening a powerful force for healing, connection, and lasting human connection.

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  How We Think

  John Dewey

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  "How We Think" is a seminal work by John Dewey, an influential American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. Published in 1910, the book explores the nature of thought, inquiry, and problem-solving, particularly within the context of education and learning. Dewey argues that thinking is an active process involving inquiry, reflection, and experimentation rather than a passive absorption of knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and the integration of experiences in shaping one's understanding of the world.

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  The Bone Woman - A Forensic...

  Clea Koff

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  In 1994, Rwanda was the scene of the first acts since World War II to be legally defined as genocide. Two years later, Clea Koff, a twenty-three-year-old forensic anthropologist, left the safe confines of a lab in Berkeley, California, to serve as one of sixteen scientists chosen by the United Nations to unearth the physical evidence of the Rwandan genocide. Over the next four years, Koff’s grueling investigations took her across geography synonymous with some of the worst crimes of the twentieth century. The Bone Woman is Koff’s unflinching, riveting account of her seven UN missions to Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, and Rwanda, as she shares what she saw, how it affected her, who was prosecuted based on evidence she found, and what she learned about the world. Yet even as she recounts the hellish nature of her work and the heartbreak of the survivors, she imbues her story with purpose, humanity, and a sense of justice. A tale of science in service of human rights, The Bone Woman is, even more profoundly, a story of hope and enduring moral principles.

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  Fixer-Upper - How to Repair...

  Jenny Schuetz

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  Much ink has been spilled in recent years talking about political divides and inequality in the United States. But these discussions too often miss one of the most important factors in the divisions among Americans: the fundamentally unequal nature of the nation's housing systems. 
   
   
   
  And this divide deepens other inequalities. Increasingly, important life outcomes—performance in school, employment, even life expectancy—are determined by where people live and the quality of homes they live in. 
   
   
   
  Public policies enacted by federal, state, and local governments helped create and reinforce the bad housing outcomes endured by too many people. Taxes, zoning, institutional discrimination, and the location and quality of schools, roads, public transit, and other public services are among the policies that created inequalities in the nation's housing patterns. 
   
   
   
  Fixer-Upper is the first book assessing how the broad set of local, state, and national housing policies affect people and communities. It proposes practical policy changes than can make stable, decent-quality housing more available and affordable for all Americans in all communities.

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  Learn French - Level 3: Lower...

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  Had some experience in French? Up the challenge with Lower Beginner!
   
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  - Talking About Your Nationality
   
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  This isn't stale textbook material - it's fun, effective, and practical! You learn beginner French conversation that you can use immediately!
   
   
   
  What you get in Lower Beginner French:
   
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  - 25 French lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section
   
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