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  From Alchemy To Illusions A...

  Robert Jakobsen

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  From Alchemy to Illusions: A Journey Through the History of Magic takes readers on an enchanting voyage, tracing the impact of magic on civilization. From ancient shamanic practices to today’s theatrical illusions, this book reveals how magic has influenced culture, religion, science, and imagination for millennia. 
  Magic has long connected the mundane with the mystical, and in From Alchemy to Illusions, readers discover its role across societies. In Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, magic was a divine tool for healing and transformation. Medieval Europe saw a clash between magic and Christianity, while the Renaissance revived alchemy, astrology, and Hermeticism, blending magic with early scientific thought. 
  The book explores magic's role in religious rituals, from shamanism to Sufism and Kabbalah, each using magic as a bridge to the divine. It also delves into witch hunts and inquisitions that sought to suppress practices viewed as heretical.

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  The Chandogya Upanishad 101 - a...

  Matthew Barnes

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  Struggling to understand what life is all about? Why you are here, the reason for it all, the goal? 
  If so, the answers you are searching for may lie within this cherished work.  
  Dr. Matthew Barnes, chemist, biochemist, doctor, and bestselling author of The Emerald Tablet 101, The Bhagavad Gita 101, and The Tao Te Ching 101 presents his interpretation of the second of ten primary Hindu Upanishads, and he does so in a way that is powerful, yet unusually simple, straightforward, and easy to absorb. 
  In this work, you’ll learn:about the journey the Hindus believe we are all on, and what lies at the end.the purpose of our obstacles. (This explanation alone is worth the price of admission.)what made the difference for the Jesuses, Buddhas, and Muhammads of this world, and how you can become one of them. 
  “In the whole world, there is no study so beneficial and so elevating as that of the Upanishads. It has been the solace of my life. It will be the solace of my death.” -Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher. 
  Don’t just read this book, embody its teachings. Do so and another world of perception, and meaning, awaits. You will never experience another ordinary moment again. 
  What are you waiting for? 
  Scroll up and reserve your copy now!

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  Room by Emma Donoghue (Book...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of Room with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Room by Emma Donoghue. The novel's title refers to the 11-square-foot room where five-year-old Jack and his Ma are held captive, Ma having been abducted by a man known to Jack only as Old Nick when she was a teenager. Jack does not know any world beyond Room, but is forced to adapt quickly when Old Nick's financial difficulties push Ma to launch a daring escape plan. Room quickly became an international bestseller, was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, was named one of The New York Times' six best fiction titles of 2010, and inspired an Academy Award-winning film adaptation in 2015.Find out everything you need to know about Room in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  Compathy

  Nathaniel Lloyd Richards

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  A book of personal Poetry by author Nathaniel Lloyd Richards detailing his struggles with Anxiety, grief, Social injustice, relationships, traumas and sexuality. Equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful 'Compathy' is about finding people in the world who feel similar to you and making those important bonds. This Audiobook is a collection of my favourite Poems from the book.

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  Yuan Dynasty - Mongol Rule and...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Yuan Dynasty emerged from the ambitions of Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, who sought to consolidate Mongol rule over China. Before the establishment of the Yuan, the Mongols had waged a relentless military campaign against the Song Dynasty, the ruling power in southern China. After decades of conflict, Kublai Khan successfully defeated the Song in 1279, marking the first time in history that all of China was under foreign rule. His ascension to the throne not only signified the dominance of the Mongols but also introduced a new era of governance that blended Mongol traditions with Chinese administration. 
  Kublai Khan declared himself emperor in 1271 and named his dynasty "Yuan," meaning "Great Origin," a term rooted in Chinese philosophy and symbolic of the vast scope of Mongol rule. Unlike his predecessors, who maintained a nomadic lifestyle, Kublai recognized the necessity of adopting Chinese customs to effectively govern a vast and diverse population. He moved the capital from Karakorum to Dadu, present-day Beijing, reinforcing his commitment to ruling as a Chinese emperor while still maintaining Mongol authority. His reign sought to balance the military-driven expansion of his ancestors with the complexities of ruling a settled, bureaucratic society. 
  Despite his efforts to integrate into Chinese political traditions, Kublai faced challenges in legitimizing his rule. Many Han Chinese viewed the Mongols as outsiders and resisted their authority. To solidify his claim, Kublai adopted Confucian principles and retained elements of the Chinese imperial structure, appointing Chinese officials in lower government positions while keeping key positions reserved for Mongols and trusted foreign allies. This approach ensured Mongol dominance while utilizing the administrative expertise of the Chinese.

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  We Become What We Normalize -...

  David Dark

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  From one of the most respected thinkers and public intellectuals of our day comes a book that is both a cultural critique of the state of our country and a robust summons to resist complicity. As we move through the world, we constantly weigh our conscience against what David Dark calls "deferential fear"—going along just to get along, especially in relation to our cultural, political, and religious conversations. Dark reveals our compromised reality: the host of hidden structures and tacit social arrangements that draw us away from ourselves and threaten to turn us slowly into what we decry in others. 
   
   
   
  We Become What We Normalize counsels a creative, slow, and artful response to the economy of reaction, hurry, shaming, and fearmongering. Dark offers a deep analysis of the ways our conceptions of ourselves and our use of technology often lead us away from what we believe, reinforcing the false narrative that we must humiliate others in order to survive. "I suspect we become what we sit still for, what we play along with, and what we abide in our attempts to access more perceived power and more alleged influence," Dark writes. We Become What We Normalize calls for a new kind of struggle, ethic, witness, and spirit that helps us step away from the infinite loop of normalizing harm into effecting true change for ourselves and the worlds we inhabit.

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