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  Where Stands a Wingèd Sentry

  Margaret Kennedy

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  Margaret Kennedy was an acclaimed novelist and playwright best-known for The Constant Nymph. In this autobiographical account, taken from her war diaries, she conveys the tension, frustration, and bewilderment of the progression of the war, and the terror of knowing that the worst is to come, but not yet knowing what the worst will be. 
   
   
   
  English bravery, confusion, stubbornness, and dark humor provide the positive, more hopeful side of her experiences, in which she and her children move from Surrey to Cornwall, to sit out the war amidst a quietly efficient Home Guard and the most scandalous rumors. 
   
   
   
  "Most people knew in their hearts that the lid had been taken off hell, and that what had been done in Guernica would one day be done in London, Paris and Berlin." Margaret Kennedy's prophetic words, written about the pre-war mood in Europe, give the tone of this riveting 1941 wartime memoir: it is Mrs. Miniver with the gloves off. 
   
   
   
  Where Stands A Wingèd Sentry, the title comes from a seventeenth-century poem by Henry Vaughan, was only published in the USA in 1942, and was never published in the UK, until now.

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  The Cloud Of Unknowing - The...

  Evelyn Underhill (editor),...

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  In the middle ages, Christianity shared much with Buddhism and other Eastern philosophies. Read on to learn how Christian mystics came to the same conclusions as those from very different faiths. This edition has been adapted from the 1923 version into modern English to make the ideas more accessible to today's reader, the Cloud of Unknowing distills a complex mystical epistemology and discipline into engagingly readable prose.The Cloud of Unknowing is a work of Christian mysticism written in Middle English in the latter half of the 14th century. It is a spiritual guide, which focuses on using contemplative prayer to know God by abandoning consideration of God's particular activities and attributes, and having the courage to surrender your mind and ego to the realm of "unknowing", at which point one may begin to glimpse the nature of God.The book counsels the young student to seek God, not through knowledge and intellect, but through intense contemplation, motivated by love, and stripped of all thought. This is brought about by putting all thoughts and desires under a "cloud of forgetting," and thereby piercing God's cloud of unknowing with a "dart of longing love" from the heart.

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  Roman Religion and Mythology -...

  Rogan Fish

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  Roman religion was deeply intertwined with the culture, politics, and daily life of its people. Unlike many other ancient religions, it was not based on a single sacred text or central doctrine but was instead a complex system of beliefs, rituals, and traditions that evolved over time. The foundations of Roman religion can be traced back to early influences, the societal role of religious practices, and the establishment of a structured priesthood. 
  The origins of Roman religion were shaped by various influences, including the Etruscans and Greeks. The Etruscans, who inhabited central Italy before the rise of Rome, contributed many religious customs, such as the practice of interpreting omens and the organization of priestly colleges. Greek influence introduced a pantheon of gods with human-like qualities, which Romans later adopted and adapted to fit their own cultural identity. This blending of traditions resulted in a unique religious system that emphasized duty, order, and reciprocity between humans and the divine. 
  Religion played a crucial role in Roman society, guiding both private and public life. Every household maintained a sacred space for worshiping domestic deities, such as the Lares and Penates, who were believed to protect the home and family. On a larger scale, the state religion was intertwined with governance, and public rituals were performed to secure divine favor for Rome’s prosperity. The performance of religious ceremonies was not merely a matter of personal faith but was considered essential for the stability of the state. Romans believed that their success as a civilization depended on maintaining good relations with the gods through proper observance of rituals and sacrifices.

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  Connect - How to Inspire...

  Simon Lancaster

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  *NEW EDITION FEATURING UPDATED MATERIAL*'Erudite, interesting and, above all, entertaining' ALAN JOHNSON, FORMER UK HOME SECRETARY'A racy, engrossing read' PROFESSOR IAN ROBERTSON'Incredibly absorbing, leaving even the most confident orator with food for thought' PSYCHOLOGIES Communication can make the difference between failure and success. When communication goes badly, it's a nightmare. When it goes well, it's the stuff of dreams. In this revelatory and entertaining guide, top speechwriter Simon Lancaster reveals that the secret to great communication lies not in logic alone, but in skilfully connecting with people's deepest instincts and emotions. Through the power of connections, it is possible to transform people's perceptions about almost anything, making the scary safe, the unfamiliar familiar, and even turning a 'no' into a 'yes'. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and ancient rhetoric, Lancaster examines ten powerful connections you can instantly make to change how people think, feel and act. Forget incomprehensible acronyms, mixed metaphors and jumbled jargon; with these connections, you can literally get people's mouths watering, make their hearts race and leave them addicted to your presence. Packed with wisdom, humour and actionable methods, Connect is the ultimate guide to great communication, giving you the power to inspire, influence and energise anyone, anywhere, anytime.

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  Erasmus of Rotterdam: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Erasmus of Rotterdam, Dutch philosopher and universal scholar: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  How to Chain a Cheater: A...

  A.A. Castor

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  What if love isn't enough to keep him loyal? What if discipline is the only language he respects? 
  How to Chain a Cheater is not a book for the soft-hearted or the blindly forgiving. It's for the woman who's tired of begging, bleeding, and blaming herself for a man's betrayal. This brutally honest, unapologetically strategic guide exposes what no therapist will tell you: some men don't stop cheating until they're trained, tamed—or replaced. 
  In these pages, you won't find fairy tale advice. You'll find a battle plan. 
  Discover:Why men cheat even when they "love" youHow to install fear, consequence, and accountability without raising your voiceThe psychological warfare that flips the power dynamic in your favorHow to chain a cheater emotionally, financially, sexually—and spirituallyWhen to walk away, when to punish, and when to reward consistency 
  This book is your weapon. It's your shield. It's the reality check every woman needs before wasting another tear on an unfaithful man. With dark humor, razor-sharp insights, and no sugarcoating, author A.A. Castor hands women the blueprint to take control, reclaim respect, and—if you choose to stay—make him fear the price of losing you more than he craves the thrill of betrayal. 
  If you've ever whispered, "He'll change if I love him harder," this book will scream back: 
  "He'll only change when it costs him more to lose you than to keep you."

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