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  Exodus from the Alamo - The...

  Philip Thomas Tucker

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  "Contrary to movie and legend, we now know that the defenders of the Alamo in the war for Texan independence—including Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, and William B. Travis—did not die under brilliant sunlight, defending their positions against hordes of Mexican infantry. Instead, the Mexicans launched a predawn attack, surmounting the walls in darkness, forcing a wild melee inside the fort before many of its defenders had even awoken. In this book, Dr. Tucker, after deep research into recently discovered Mexican accounts and forensic evidence, informs us that the traditional myth of the Alamo is even more off-base: most of the Alamo’s defenders died in breakouts from the fort, cut down by Santa Anna’s cavalry that was positioned to intercept the escapees. A number of the Alamo’s defenders did hang on inside the fort, fighting back every way they could, but most of the Texans, in two groups, broke out of the fort after the enemy had broken in, and the primary fights took place on the plain outside. Still fighting desperately, the Texans’ retreat was halted by cavalry, and afterward, Mexican lancers plied their trade with charges into the midst of the remaining resisters. Notoriously, Santa Anna burned the bodies of the Texans who had dared stand against him. But as this book proves in thorough detail, the funeral pyres were well outside the fort—where the two separate groups of escapees fell on the plain, rather than in the Alamo itself. "

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  Ancient World’s Most Mysterious...

  Charles River Editors

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  To the ancient Egyptians, the gods and goddesses were all around them and could be seen daily in nature. Nearly every animal found in ancient Egypt, both domestic and wild, were associated with a god or goddess, which can be seen in Egyptian art where deities are often depicted with human bodies and animal heads. Or sometimes the deities are portrayed as complete animals. Since deities were associated with certain animals, all animals of a specific species were given divine and protected status. The reverence that ancient Egyptians had for certain animals evolved during the long duration of Pharaonic history until by the Late Period animals of specific species were mummified by the thousands as offerings for their associated deities.  
  Ancient Greece and its mythology has fascinated people for thousands of years, and few elements have intrigued people quite like the Eleusinian Mysteries, which the Greeks believed transformed the initiates and gave them knowledge that eased both the living of life on earth and allayed fears of death, allowing an acceptance of their ultimate fate. The influence of the Eleusinian Mysteries was also far reaching; for example, the Telesterion is reminiscent of the labyrinthine, symbolic structures that can be found all over pre-historic Europe, ranging from those in Ireland to Malta and Crete to the Shetlands. The larger precinct of Eleusis, combining as it did caves, terraces and buildings carved into the rock again, all echo that ancient past.  
  	The cult of Mithras was not a creation of the Romans, although they would eventually add their own rituals and mysteries to the ancient religion. In fact, the Mithraic religion was an Indo-Persian creation, a theology which managed to travel from India and back into the Hellenic and Roman world by way of Alexander the Great’s conquest of the Persian Empire. Eventually, the cult of Mithras would spread across the ancient world.

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  Fundamental Principles of the...

  Immanuel Kant

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  In "Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals," Kant explores the ethical foundation of human actions. He argues for the supremacy of moral duty based on rational principles, emphasizing the intrinsic value of goodwill. Kant's deontological ethics asserts that individuals should act according to universalizable moral maxims, independent of consequences. The text delves into the concept of categorical imperatives and the autonomy of the moral law, shaping a profound philosophical framework for ethical decision-making. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The NMLS Study Guide For The...

  360 Media LLC

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  PASS THE NMLS SAFE ACT EXAM! 
  Are you getting ready to take the NMLS exam to become a Mortgage Loan Originator? If so, then the NMLS Exam Prep Plus app is your all in one test prep study guide designed to help you pass your exam on the first attempt. Our app includes the following features: 
  • Lessons - Get a complete review of all the critical and necessary information you’ll need to know for the NMLS SAFE exam including Federal Mortgage-Related Laws, General Mortgage Knowledge, Mortgage Loan Origination Activities, Ethics, and Uniform State Content. 
  • Vocabulary – An A to Z review of the key vocabulary terms you’ll need to know for the NMLS SAFE exam. 
  • Flash Cards – Improve your memorization of key facts, terms, and concepts with our flash cards. 
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  Before you take the NMLS SAFE exam, download the app that will help you succeed on your exam! 
  NMLS is the registered trademark of the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry. This audiobook is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry.

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  Embrace Your Unique Brain:...

  Gideon Hawthorne

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  Embrace Your Unique Brain: Thriving with ADHD 
  Are you looking to unlock your potential by embracing your unique brain? 
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  Extra Credit! - 8 Ways to Turn...

  Naomi O’Brien, LaNesha Tabb

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  In Extra Credit! 8 Ways to Turn Your Education Expertise into Passion Projects and Extra Income, a team of accomplished educators and content creators delivers an illuminating and engaging handbook for educators who seek to bring in extra income with their professional and personal talents. In the book, you'll explore a wide variety of potential income streams, including leveraging social media platforms, creating educational resources, writing, and online courses, just to name a few! 
   
   
   
  You'll also find out how educators are finding purpose and meaning in their various side hustles. You'll discover: 
   
   
   
  ● Outlets for your passion for teaching that go beyond the classroom and tap into new and exciting markets 
   
   
   
  ● Strategies for monetizing your interests and hobbies to create impressive and diverse income streams 
   
   
   
  ● Exciting ways to contribute to education that aren't limited to teaching in the classroom, like merchandising, professional development workshops, and resource creation 
   
   
   
  An essential for professors, teachers, teaching assistants, and other educators, Extra Credit! will earn a place in the libraries of school administrators, former educators, and other professionals.

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