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  Ancient Greece: An Enthralling...

  Enthralling History

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  Do you want to explore the energizing and stunning story of Ancient Greece? This fascinating history will unpack the brilliant people, the astonishing wars, and the enchanting legacy of the ancient Greeks, from the Archaic era through to the Hellenistic period.  
  Exploring ancient Greece’s history is spectacularly inspiring. The Greeks gave us our foundational concepts of geometry, our first astronomical models, the beginnings of modern medicine, and our understanding of democracy. Greek sculptures, paintings, and mosaics captured the human form realistically and movingly – like nothing ever seen before. The ancient Greeks were a powerhouse of all things new! 
  This thoroughly researched and compelling narrative vividly presents an extraordinary insight into ancient Greece. 
  A glimpse of the questions this audiobook will uncover includes:What ancient Greek scientists first proposed that spherical earth rotated around the sun?Why was Socrates forced to drink hemlock poison?Did the ancient Greeks believe a great flood destroyed humankind?When did the Olympic Games begin, and did the athletes really compete in the nude?How did Anaximander predict an earthquake and get the Spartans to evacuate?What happened when the Oracle at Delphi breathed in the fumes from the crevasse?Why did the Bacchiadeae family send assassins to kill Labda’s baby?What brilliant tactics made Sparta a military super-power?Who killed his father and married his mother without realizing who they were?Did Alexander the Great really name a city after his horse?How did Xerxes’ Persian engineers bridge the Hellespont?What catastrophic plague hit Athens in the middle of the Peloponnesian War against Sparta? And much, much more! 
  Get this audiobook now to learn the stories of incredible Ancient Greece!

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  Cat Tales - A History

  Jerry D. Moore

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  Feared, revered, respected, and beloved, cats have left an indelible paw print on the histories and civilizations of humankind. Over the last two million years, cats and people have interacted in diverse and unexpected ways, but the predecessors of today's furry friends were predators, not pets. 
   
  Leading anthropologist Jerry Moore charts the cat's path from deadly enemy to improbable roommate. Moore journeys through our complicated history with these charismatic creatures. He travels along the Nile and across the Mediterranean, sailing on to South America, exploring pet cemeteries, cat mummies, and exquisite statuary across continents and centuries. 
   
  This book surveys our relationships with cats from the Paleolithic period to the present day, unlocking the mysteries of these remarkable creatures. While cats are now beloved members of families around the world, our attempts to bring cats in from the cold have not always had happy endings, as Moore explores through such famous feline fanciers as Joe Exotic, Siegfried Fischbacher, and Roy Horn. From incredible archaeological finds to cave paintings, and from classical statues to contemporary social media, Cat Tales surveys ancient and modern interactions between humans and cats, wild and domestic, to ask a simple question: who domesticated who?

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  History of Thailand - Ayutthaya...

  History Retold

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  Do you want to learn more about the fascinating history of Thailand and the land of Siam? Look no further than this comprehensive and informative book. 
  Through this book, you will discover the rich and vibrant history of the land of Siam. You will learn about the many kings and rulers who reigned over this land, the wars fought, and the culture and traditions that have been carried down through the centuries. 
  You will explore the various religions, superstitions, and folklore that make up the unique culture of Thailand. 
  This book is an indispensable source of knowledge and understanding, and perfect for anyone interested in the history of Thailand and the land of Siam. 

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  The Prepper's Water Survival...

  Mike Sheffield

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  "The Prepper's Water Survival Guide" is a comprehensive guide to help individuals prepare for and survive during a water-related disaster.  
  This book covers all aspects of water survival, including collecting and storing water, purifying contaminated water, and finding water sources in emergency situations. Additionally, the guide includes tips and tricks on how to conserve water, prevent dehydration, and maintain hygiene.  
  Written in a clear and concise manner, this book provides valuable information and practical advice for anyone seeking to improve their water survival skills and increase their chances of survival in an emergency.  
  This guide is a must-read for anyone looking to stay safe and secure in a water disaster.

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  The Olive Season - Amour a New...

  Carol Drinkwater

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  “A lovely balance of memoir, travelogue and olive-growing how-to . . . Some of her adventures are quite funny.” —Publishers Weekly In this memoir, the author of The Olive Farm returns to the ten-acre property for which she and her fiancé scraped together their savings to buy—just back from their wedding on a tiny Polynesian island, loaded down with luggage and a large hand-painted didgeridoo. As Carol and Michel settle in as husband and wife, they experience the glamor of southern France at dinner parties in the company of aristocrats and at the world-renowned Cannes film festival, as well as the dirt-caked, sun-baked life of farmers—especially after their gardener heads to Algiers to arrange his youngest son’s wedding. For Carol, though, what matters most is that her longtime dream of motherhood finally promises to come true—and over the course of The Olive Season, she shares the story of her hopes and fears as she anticipates another kind of growth and nurturing. Alternately entertaining and emotionally poignant, this memoir is a rich portrait of love, longing, and the constant uncertainties of the cycle of life.

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  Hello? Who Is This? Margaret? -...

  Dani Alpert

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  Dani Alpert is an expert on the fortitude and delusion required to pursue childhood dreams that just won’t drop dead. Her stories are a case study in the human spirit’s tenacity and its unwavering ability to keep going in the face of crushing rejection. For many years, she toiled in the entertainment business, where the only responses she received were “Almost,” “So close,” or “Not quite.” Humor was the life vest that kept her afloat. A comedic look at blind ambition, stubborn optimism, and perseverance, Hello? Who Is This? Margaret? delivers tales of universally awkward, misunderstood, and human failings through wit, pop culture, and Dani's losses and wins (mostly losses). Her humor, sometimes dark and distorted but always self-aware, is a salve for the messiness and absurdities of life. Dani's candid essays speak to the hopeful in all of us. Some of Dani’s stories dive into the bowels of childhood, the creative psyche, and the birth of an aspiring Broadway baby. Other tales explore crippling adult fears and self-doubt, and what happens when the ingénue becomes a member of AARP. Whether she’s describing her bumpy road trying to get a foothold in Hollywood, her retail adventures shopping for gas masks during COVID, or her idiotic decision to vacation at a romantic couple’s resort after a heart-wrenching breakup, Dani provides gentle shoves—inspiration wrapped in cautionary tales—for anyone still chasing their dreams but feeling stuck.

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