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  The Legend of Machu Picchu

  Shreyas Pande, Sharad Baggonkar

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  Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world. Built by the Incas, its located about 50 miles northwest of Cuzco, Peru on the Andes mountain. The visual beauty of the place is a breathtaking. But have you ever wondered how Machu Picchu was built and why was it built? 
  To know more about Machu Picchu, listen to the fun story.

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  Destino Australia - How I became...

  Nathalia Braga

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  Australia offers ample job opportunities, economic stability and high pay. International professionals who intend to leave their countries at some point can consider the tips and advice given in this book whether, or not, they have Australia as a defined destination. The book takes an overview of the main challenges faced by immigrants in this country, including adaptation to the culture, work/professional tips, everyday language, types of visas offered by the government, housing, etc., with an autobiographical approach. 
  This is an English version audio book of the original e-book version written in Portuguese. 
  Today Nathalia still works and lives in Brisbane, Australia. You can find more information about her through the webpage brasaussiedesign.com.

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  The Mythology of the Incas -...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  The mythology of the Incas is a fascinating tapestry of gods, legends, and rituals that shaped the spiritual and cultural identity of one of the most powerful civilizations in the Americas. Unlike written traditions found in other ancient cultures, Incan mythology was passed down orally, with each generation preserving and refining the stories that explained the origins of the world, the forces of nature, and the role of human beings in the cosmos. These myths were deeply intertwined with the daily lives of the Inca people, influencing everything from their agricultural practices to their political structures.  
    
  At the heart of Incan mythology was a complex belief system that divided the universe into three realms: Hanan Pacha, the upper world of the gods; Kay Pacha, the earthly realm of humans; and Uku Pacha, the underworld where spirits and ancestors resided. These realms were connected by sacred mountains, rivers, and celestial bodies, all of which were considered divine. The gods of the Incan pantheon, led by Viracocha, the supreme creator, played a central role in shaping the world and maintaining balance within these realms. Inti, the sun god, was revered as the divine ancestor of the ruling class, while Pachamama, the earth goddess, was honored for providing sustenance and fertility.  
    
  Rituals and ceremonies were essential to maintaining harmony between the natural and supernatural worlds. The Inca performed elaborate festivals, such as Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, to honor their deities and ensure the continuation of prosperity. Priests and oracles played a crucial role in interpreting the will of the gods, often conducting sacrifices—both animal and human—as acts of devotion and appeasement. Sacred sites, including Coricancha in Cusco and Machu Picchu, served as centers of worship where offerings were made to the gods. 

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  A Small Balance of Favors - An...

  Lincoln Dahl

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  Willard Thrasher Card III, from Cardston, Alberta, Canada embarks on an African adventure as a freshly-minted development expert. His assignment to Malawi dissolves just as he makes the disastrous decision to start a business and move his young family to Africa with him. With the help of new-found African friends, his family moves to Zambia and stumbles their way through several business failures. Eventually they find some success and recognize that Africa runs on a small balance of favors. This humorous fictional account is based on some real-life experiences and insights into modern Africa by an author who has worked in Africa for nearly thirty years.

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  Dark Forces

  L. J. Greatrex

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  Jimmy Giddion, having been granted a Directorship of Executive Helicopters alongside Paul Max and Bill Pascal completing our trio of computer hackers, is drawn into a myriad of wars in the jungles of Africa. Narrowly avoiding a near-death experience during a safari with Paul, Jimmy begins a rescue mission, the plight of animals slaughtered by ivory poachers spurring a plan of intervention, during which he encounters past and present adversaries determined on revenge. Using their hacking skills, their tool of preference, he and Paul remain resolute, calling on David Manning and his Vietnamese helicopter vigilantes only as a last resort.

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  A Jane Austen Year - Celebrating...

  House Jane Austen's

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  This beautifully illustrated book charts the life, works and legacy of one of the world's most beloved authors, offering a seasonal guide to Jane Austen's life through the objects that surrounded her, the personal letters and manuscripts that she created, and the events that shaped her life and understanding.
  It is created by Jane Austen's House - the enchanting Hampshire cottage where her genius flourished, now a museum that attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year - and reveals highlights from the museum's collection.
  Arranged over the course of a calendar year, from snowy scenes in January to festive recipes in December, specially commissioned photography of Austen's home and possessions are brought together with extracts from her books, reproductions of her letters, and stories of her life throughout the seasons. Highlights include affectionate letters to her sister Cassandra, the story of the publication of the first edition of Pride and Prejudice, and the 'topaze crosses' that inspired Mansfield Park.
  Read this book for a unique and intimate insight into Jane Austen's world. Dip into it as you will, or visit each month, and enjoy a full year of Austen – her life, works and letters, people and objects she knew, and of course her idyllic, inspiring home.

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