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  Self-Taught Designer

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  How this self-taught designer decided to live her entrepreneurial dream during the pandemic

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  Ancient Egypt - Pharaohs...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Nile River was the lifeblood of ancient Egypt, shaping its civilization, economy, and culture. Flowing over 4,000 miles from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, the river provided a reliable source of water in an otherwise arid landscape. Without the Nile, Egypt as we know it would not have existed. 
  Each year, the river’s annual flooding deposited nutrient-rich silt onto the surrounding land, creating fertile soil ideal for agriculture. This natural cycle allowed the Egyptians to grow crops such as wheat, barley, and flax, sustaining a thriving population. The predictability of the flooding led to the development of an agricultural calendar, which played a crucial role in the organization of society. Farmers planted their crops after the waters receded and harvested them before the next flood, ensuring a steady food supply. 
  Beyond agriculture, the Nile was also Egypt’s main highway. With deserts on either side of the river, travel by land was difficult, but the Nile provided an efficient means of transportation. Boats carried goods, people, and even large stone blocks for temple and pyramid construction. Trade flourished as the Egyptians exchanged gold, papyrus, and linen for exotic products from neighboring regions, including spices from the east and cedarwood from Lebanon.

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  Summary: Rising Strong - How the...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is not the official book; but a summary & it does not accompany the official. 
  Explore the compelling narrative of 'Rising Strong' by Brené Brown PhD, a deep dive into the resilience of the human spirit. Dr. Brown dissects the moments of struggle that define us and, more importantly, how we rise from them, stronger and more enlightened. 
  In this summarized guide, discover the processes and methodologies Dr. Brown advocates for turning challenges into triumphs. Understand the essence of the 'Reckoning, Rumble, and Revolution' stages that lead to profound personal transformation. 'Rising Strong' isn't just about rebounding from setbacks; it's about forging an unbreakable spirit, fostering genuine connections, and leading a purpose-driven life.

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  Start of the Byzantine Empire...

  Editors Charles River

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  It would be hard if not outright impossible to overstate the impact Roman Emperor Constantine I had on the history of Christianity, ancient Rome, and Europe as a whole. Best known as Constantine the Great, the kind of moniker only earned by rulers who have distinguished themselves in battle and conquest, Constantine remains an influential and controversial figure to this day. He achieved enduring fame by being the first Roman emperor to personally convert to Christianity, and for his notorious Edict of Milan, the imperial decree which legalized the worship of Christ and promoted religious freedom throughout the Empire. More than 1500 years after Constantine’s death, Abdu'l-Bahá, the head of the Bahá'í Faith, wrote, “His blessed name shines out across the dawn of history like the morning star, and his rank and fame among the world's noblest and most highly civilized is still on the tongues of Christians of all denominations” 
  	However, it can be argued that despite his military successes – the most notable of which occurred fighting for supremacy against other Romans – Constantine may well have set the stage for the ultimate collapse of the Roman Empire as it had existed up until that point. It was Constantine who first decided that Rome, exposed and vulnerable near the gathering masses of barbarians moving into Germania and Gaul, was a strategically unsafe base for the Empire, and thus expanded the city of New Rome on the Dardanelles straits, creating what eventually became Constantinople. By moving the political, administrative and military capital of the Empire from Rome to the East, as well as the Imperial court with all its attendant followers, Constantine laid the groundwork for the eventual schism which saw the two parts of the Roman Empire become two entirely separate entities, go their own way, and eventually collapse piecemeal under repeated waves of invasion.

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  Minimalist Budget Money...

  Ryan Martinez

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  MINIMALISM3 Books in 1In this book you'll find:Minimalist Budget Book 1:How do you apply minimalism to your finances? The short answer is that it begins with a paradigm shift and it ends with better management of your finances.Minimalism at its core is all about living with less but still getting more. At the heart of the minimalist budget is a perspective on getting more quality out of each purchase. It requires the habit of spending money on things that really matter to you ergo a change in the point of view as to why you spend and then you change how you spend.This book will teach you about:What a minimalist budget is, its functions, and its benefitsHow you can use any budget and then tweak it to become a minimalist budgetLots of budgeting tips the minimalist wayThe financial formula for minimalist budgeting successHow to handle your emotions when you’re emotionally triggered to spend money out of controlHow to get out of debtNote that these principles are told from a very personal level and they’re drawn from the experiences of the author.Minimalist Budget Book 2:Close to half of the United States population rely on debt to sustain the quality of their lives. Now, a huge part of your ability to make those debts are based on your Credit Score. Can you image how your life would be like with a bad one? What about a stellar one? Imagine all the doors that would open to you with a credit score that’s close to “Very Good” in the official rating!This is what this book is all about – helping you achieve financial stability not just through the numbers in your bank account but also through the perceptions of society. Our goal is to put you in such a strong financial position that your next debt or mortgage will be approved without questions and even better – with a low interest rate. Here you will find not just generalized information – but a deep insight into your credit score.

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  The Rambo Report - Five Films...

  Nat Segaloff, David Morrell

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  From the beginning, Rambo was more than a character in a 1972 novel by David Morrell. He was the culmination of the author's personal encounters with veterans returning from the Vietnam War. The 1982 movie adaptation of First Blood reflected the novel's powerful insights into a troubled veteran's postwar experience. Then in 1985, the film's explosive sequel Rambo: First Blood Part II transformed the character into something shockingly different. With a focus on blood-and-guts action, Rambo became an invincible one-man army. A new kind of hero for a new day in America. A pop-culture icon as controversial as he was crowd-pleasing—blasting his way through the influential action film franchise in Hollywood history. The Rambo legend was born. 
   
   
   
  Five feature films. Three novels. Seven video games. Countless comic books, action figures, and even an animated show for kids. The Rambo machine has been as unstoppable as Rambo himself. Now for the first time, Hollywood insider Nat Segaloff digs deep into the man, the myth, and the massive impact of the phenomenon known as "The Rambo Effect." Packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, cultural insights, and debates about violence in the media, this is an explosive no-holds-barred report from the front lines of Hollywood mythmaking. A must-listen for Rambo fans, movies buffs, and anyone interested in American culture.

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