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  Göbekli Tepe: The History and...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Neolithic period came before the Bronze Age and is generally regarded as the final subdivision of the Stone Age. During this time, communities domesticated plants and certain animals but still relied on hunting and gathering to a considerable extent, and beginning sometime around 7000 BCE, handmade pottery was developed, along with more advanced stone axes that enabled people to clear vast forests. Thanks to tools like that, the sizes of these Neolithic communities ranged from thousands to as few as a hundred, and they spread across the world with a variety of cultures and languages. One aspect these cultures had in common was that they relied on similar tools made of stone, wood, and bone. 
  Despite the fact some Neolithic communities grew to considerable sizes, they’re typically not considered when people think of the first ancient civilizations or the first major cities, so when German archaeologists discovered the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey in the 1990s, it created an academic firestorm that is still raging. Far from being just another settlement, Göbekli Tepe has been described as the world’s first temple and perhaps one of the locations where human civilization began. Subsequent archaeological work at Göbekli Tepe has revealed that the site was a spiritual center for the local population during a time when humans were undergoing a transition as hunter-gatherers in the Paleolithic Period to a more sedentary lifestyle in the Neolithic Period, more than 10,000 years ago. Further research in the disciplines of anthropology, religion, and history indicate that the activity at Göbekli Tepe subsequently set the tone for elements of Neolithic and Bronze Age religion and ideology in the Near East, especially in Anatolia (roughly equivalent with modern Turkey).

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  Zadig

  Voltaire

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  Voltaire's 'Zadig' is a philosophical tale of a young Babylonian navigating a tumultuous life. Zadig's journey unfolds through love, betrayal, and unforeseen events, offering insightful reflections on fate and human resilience. Voltaire's wit and irony illuminate the narrative, questioning conventional wisdom and moral ambiguity. 'Zadig' stands as a timeless exploration of life's uncertainties and the pursuit of wisdom in the face of adversity. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The Way of Nagomi - The Japanese...

  Ken Mogi

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  Find balance and peace in every moment 
   
   
   
  Life is ephemeral and ever-changing; in Japan, it's called ukiyo—"floating world." How can we adapt to its fluctuations without being overcome? The answer is nagomi: a philosophy of balance—and the secret to a harmonious life. Neuroscientist Ken Mogi shares wisdom from Japanese history and culture to explain how nagomi can help you: 
   
   
   
  ● have happy relationships with loved ones who disagree 
   
   
   
  ● engage with the natural world without diminishing its beauty 
   
   
   
  ● strive for improvement while accepting imperfection 
   
   
   
  ● strike a balance to achieve calm. 
   
   
   
  If you've ever enjoyed a perfect bite of sushi—fresh fish, white rice, a hint of wasabi, maybe with a sip of sake—then you've already tasted what nagomi can achieve. Combining philosophy and advice, this book brings that balance into your health, work, relationships, and sense of self with nagomido—The Way of Nagomi!

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  The Two Marias

  Jonathan Kis Lev

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  In their early teens, two girls were forced to sit next to each other in school. Although they were complete opposites−one a social butterfly and the other a withdrawn bookworm−they soon realized that they shared similar hopes and dreams. Over time, against all expectations, they became best friends. 
  Until the war broke out. 
  Now, each was thrown into opposite sides of the conflict. And mistakes were made−unforgivable mistakes, that would shape both their futures. 
  How could their friendship endure? 
  BASED ON A REMARKABLE TRUE STORY, with an appendix including authentic WWII photographs and documents. 
  “Wonderful... A wry, sharply observed tale of both heroism and coming-of-age-story during one of the darkest times in humanity.” 
  “Compulsively readable... In this 200-page novella Kis-Lev proves to be yet again a distinctively contemporary literary voice.” 
  “Biting, brilliant exploration of a female friendship. And though The Two Marias focuses on young women, readers need be neither young nor female in order to enjoy it...”

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  Living Conjure - The Practice of...

  Starr Casas

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  A guide to Conjure as it has been practiced in the Deep South and passed down through the generations.  “If you’ve always dreamt of sitting at the feet of a backwoods grandma as she teaches you the ways of folk magic, your wishes have been heard. Mama Starr is a true, living encyclopedia of down-home rootwork, and reading Living Conjure is like sitting down at the kitchen table with her as she explains the old ways that were handed down to her. If you’ve been curious about Conjure or mystified by magic, this book will gently take you by the hand and give you the tools, rituals, and remedies to take control of your life on your terms.” —Madame Pamita, author of The Book of Candle Magic  “A fantastic resource for anyone interested in Southern Conjure or folk magic. Casas’s expertise and deep connection to this mystical world shine through every page of her book, making it both informative and enchanting. Starr Casas does it again, delivering another masterpiece of Southern folk magic.” —Mystic Dylan, author of Throwing Bones, Crystals, Stones, and Curios   A beginner-friendly guide to Conjure written by an authentic Conjure woman with over four decades of working experience, Living Conjure contains tips and tricks for the seasoned practitioner. Starr Casas learned Conjure the old-fashioned way: at home, from her relatives and ancestors—she is now sharing that knowledge with a new generation of practitioners. With this book, you can learn from a master.   In this foundational book, Mama Starr leads readers step-by-step toward establishing their own practice, from setting up altars to finding the right tools and creating baths, washes, and powders. Included in the book are venerations to the ancestors who passed down this knowledge and introductions to the culture and customs that brought these workings to light.

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  Queen Victoria's Jubilee

  Mark Twain

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  While in London in 1897, Mark Twain was commissioned by William Randolph Hearst to report for the San Francisco Examiner on the sixtieth anniversary of Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne.Evoking historical detail reminiscent of passages in The Prince and the Pauper and Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Twain compares the jubilee to his own original and imaginative account of the 1415 celebration following the English victory at Agincourt, and he also reflects on the rapid changes in the British Empire during the Victorian age.

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