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  Tolkien For Beginners

  Louis Markos

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  Tolkien For Beginners will introduce the reader to the multilayered depth and breadth of Tolkien’s tales of Middle-earth, what critics, following Tolkien’s lead, refer to collectively as his legendarium. J.R.R. Tolkien sweeps us away to a distant time and place that is at the same time, our own time and place. He takes us to a world where difficult choices must be made and are made, where character is defined by those choices, and where redemption is possible though not always embraced. The Lord of the Rings taps a deep root in the human psyche. There is much death, destruction, and defeat in Tolkien’s world, but there is even more friendship, courage, and hope. What one remembers when one finishes reading The Lord of the Rings is not the vice of the villains, as strong and as well drawn as it is, but the virtue that empowers the heroes to resist it, even at the cost of their own lives.  It will be the goal of Tolkien For Beginners to introduce the reader to the multilayered depth and breadth of Tolkien’s tales of Middle-earth. To do justice to the full dimensions of that legendarium, author Louis Markos will speak in two voices: that of the storyteller who loves the stories he tells and that of the critic who seeks to identify and explicate key themes from those stories. In his telling and analysis, he will treat the legendarium both as a collection of secondary-world myths with their own integrity and as a reflection of Tolkien’s Catholic worldview.

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  Smoky God The - A Voyage to the...

  Willis George Emerson

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  It may be that the true home of Apollo was not at Delphi, but in that older earth-center of which Plato speaks, where he says: "Apollo's real home is among the Hyperboreans, in a land of perpetual life, where mythology tells us two doves flying from the two opposite ends of the world met in this fair region, the home of Apollo. Indeed, according to Hecataeus, Leto, the mother of Apollo, was born on an island in the Arctic Ocean far beyond the North Wind."

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  How to Think Differently: 7 Easy...

  Troye Bates

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  Do you wish you could think differently and develop better problem-solving skills for those crucial moments when you need it most? 
    
  The ability to think differently is one of the most valuable assets any individual could possess, yet it remains one of our most underdeveloped abilities. 
    
  If you are ready to be that one person who sees the world from a different perspective, this easy to follow 7-step solution to master mental models to make better decisions is the essential guide you need. 
    
  YOU WILL LEARN: 
  • How to become the master of your choices. 
  • How to develop your critical thinking abilities. 
  • How to think logically and reasonably. 
  • How to learn to see the bigger picture. 
  • How to become a master strategist by thinking like one. 
  • Understanding the abundance and scarcity mindset. 
  • Why reflection before action matters. 
    
  7-Steps is all you need to start bringing about a shift in your mindset for the better. Begin your journey now!

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  Jane Austen - The True Story of...

  Liam Dale

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  Interested in Jane Austen's life but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour of her remarkable story. 
   
  Ever since her debut novel Sense and Sensibility was anonymously published in 1811, Jane Austen's work has enjoyed lasting popularity. Her themes of love, marriage, and money remain relevant today, often echoed in modern drama. 
   
  Discover the extraordinary woman behind the beloved characters. Her seemingly quiet life as a country parson's daughter granted her remarkable insight into human nature, still resonating over two centuries later. 
   
  This tour provides a condensed yet comprehensive look at: 
  - Her family, early years, and relationships 
  - Writings, experiences in Bath, and seaside pleasures 
  - Financial challenges, relocations, and happier years 
  - Literary successes and family tragedies 
  - Her battle with illness, death, and lasting legacy 
   
  Explore Jane Austen's life in this concise journey, with links for deeper research.

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  Stop Overthinking Today - Master...

  Mason Keller

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  Are you tired of endless mental loops, constant worry, and sleepless nights spent overthinking every little detail? Stop Overthinking Today is your practical guide to reclaiming control of your mind, reducing stress, and living fully in the present. 
  Packed with 23 powerful, actionable techniques, this book shows you how to silence mental chatter, release anxiety, and break free from the spirals that steal your peace. From mindfulness exercises and journaling to mental anchors, gratitude practices, and purposeful action, each strategy is designed to be simple, effective, and easy to integrate into your daily life. 
  Whether you struggle with decision-making, self-doubt, or chronic worry, Stop Overthinking Today offers tools to:Calm your racing thoughts and declutter your mindFocus on what you can control and let go of what you cannotTransform stress and anxiety into clarity and confidenceBuild lasting habits that prevent overthinking from creeping back 
  Written in clear, relatable language and filled with practical guidance, this book empowers you to stop letting your thoughts control your life. By applying these techniques consistently, you’ll cultivate a calm, resilient mindset that allows you to act with confidence, enjoy the present moment, and finally experience mental peace. 
  Take the first step toward freedom from overthinking. Master your mind, release stress, and start living fully today.

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  Alternative History of Britain...

  Timothy Venning

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  Timothy Venning's series of alternative histories explores the pathways of British events from the Anglo-Saxon Age to the English Civil War. In this volume, he presents an in-depth analysis of the Tudor period. Venning discusses the fateful moments at which history could easily have taken a different turn. 
   
   
   
  In a fascinating series of "what if" scenarios, Venning presents a detailed look at the possible and likely results. While speculative, the scenarios are all plausible and rooted in a firm understanding of actually events and their context. In so doing, Venning gives listeners a clearer understanding of the factors at play and why things happened the way they did, as well as a tantalizing view of what might have been. 
   
   
   
  Key questions discussed include: 
   
   
   
  ● Did the pretenders Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck ever have a realistic chance of a successful invasion/coup? 
   
   
   
  ● If Henry Fitzroy, Henry VIIIs illegitimate son, had not died young, might he have been a suitable King? 
   
   
   
  ● What if Edward VI had not died at fifteen but reigned into the 1560s and 70s? 
   
   
   
  ● How might the Spanish Armada have succeeded in landing an army in England, and with what likely outcome?

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