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  The Coffin Roads - Journeys to...

  Ian Bradley

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  Embark on a fascinating journey along Scotland's forgotten 'coffin roads'.
  'Coffin roads' along which bodies were carried for burial are a marked feature of the landscape of the Scottish Highlands and islands – many are now popular walking and cycling routes. This book journeys along eight coffin roads to discover and explore the distinctive traditions, beliefs and practices around dying, death and mourning in the communities which created and used them.
  The result is a fascinating snapshot into place and culture. After more than a century when death was very much a taboo subject, this book argues that aspects of the distinctive West Highland and Hebridean way of death and approach to dying and mourning may have something helpful and important to offer to us today.
  
  
  Routes covered in this book are:
  The Kilmartin Valley – the archetypal coffin road in this ritual landscape of the dead.
  The Street of the Dead on Iona – perhaps the best known coffin road in Scotland.
  Kilearnadil Graveyard, Jura – a perfect example of a Hebridean graveyard.
  The coffin road through Morvern to Keil Church, Lochaline - among the best defined and most evocative coffin roads today.
  The Green Isle, Loch Shiel, Ardnamurchan - the oldest continuously used burial place anywhere in Europe.
  The coffin road on Eigg – with its distinctive 'piper's cairn' where the coffin of Donald MacQuarrie, the 'Great Piper of Eigg', was rested.
  The coffin road from Traigh Losgaintir to Loch Stocinis on Harris - popular with walkers and taken as the title for a best-selling thriller by Peter May.
  The coffin road on Barra – A detailed study of burial practices on Barra in the early 1950s provides a fascinating record of Hebridean attitudes to dying, death and mourning.

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  Little Black Shoes

  Derek Grant

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  Little Black Shoes, an impactful short story that gives developing children insight into self awareness, choice, and encourages putting their best foot forward everyday.

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  Revelation Understood - Are You...

  Nate Grahl

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  The Book of Revelation is meant to be understood. This book will simplify the mystery of vivid imagery and apocalyptic visions found in the Biblical prophecy. You deserve to find your peace and imagine what God has for you in the near future. 
  Everyone can sense that something is going to happen sometime and somewhere. We witness the events of our world around us and concerns flood our heart and mind. Most of what is happening is way beyond our control and that is what frightens us the most. 
  We know that we are out of control, or are we? 
  This book will give you hope and faith for your future. There is a way of escape. The message of the entire Bible will unfold for you within the first few chapters. You will understand what you must do to be ready. 
  You will be able to truly say, “I am ready!”

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  The Psychology of Money -...

  Lars

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  Discover the Secrets to Mastering Your Financial Mindset 
  Delve into the captivating world of personal finance where psychology meets practical money management. The Psychology of Money: Mastering Your Financial Mindset unlocks the mysteries of your financial behaviors, paving the way for a future where you are in control of your wealth and happiness. 
  Have you ever wondered why financial decisions often seem fraught with emotion? This book takes you on an eye-opening journey through the influences of emotions, societal norms, and even childhood experiences on your financial life. Unearth the hidden biases that skew your financial decisions and learn to navigate money-related fears with confidence. 
  Transform stress into strategy by developing powerfully positive financial habits. Through practical advice and real-world examples, you’ll discover techniques to manage impulsive spending and cultivate saving and investing mindsets. No longer will cultural myths or emotional trigg

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  Hamas In Palestine

  Davis Truman

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  Hamas, from the Arabic Islamic Resistance Movement, is a militant Islamist organization that aims to represent and lead a resistance movement for the liberation of Palestine from Israeli occupation. The Movement is difficult to place on the spectrum of other non-State actors, such as Hezbollah, as since 2007, it has established itself as the de facto leader of the Gaza Strip, assuming the functions of authority and government. Despite being considered a terrorist organization by the European Union, the United States, and Israel, the group rejects this designation and its diplomatic relations with major state actors such as Iran, Qatar, and Turkey.  
  The Jewish-Palestinian conflict is a complex and long-running conflict rooted in the 19th Century. It intensified during the 20th Century when Jewish immigration to Palestine grew significantly. This conflict focuses mainly on the struggle for land control between Jews and Palestinians in that region. 
  Within Israeli and Palestinian societies, the conflict generates a wide variety of positions. A distinctive feature of the conflict was the level of violence perpetrated for much of its duration. There have been clashes between regular armies, paramilitary groups, terrorist cells, and independent citizens. These clashes were not strictly limited to the military camp and caused a large number of civilian casualties on both sides.

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  Emile Volume 2

  Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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  In this influential work, Rousseau outlines his educational philosophy, emphasizing the importance of natural development and the role of the teacher in guiding a child's education. The text is structured as a fictional dialogue between a tutor and his pupil, Emile, and explores themes such as the importance of play, physical exercise, and moral education. Rousseau argues that education should be tailored to the individual needs and abilities of each child, and that the ultimate goal of education is to help the child develop into a virtuous and independent adult. The work has had a significant impact on the development of modern education systems and continues to influence educational theory and practice.

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