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  Dark Psychology - Sadism Threats...

  Amanda Grapes

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  We don’t always talk about some of the darker sides of human psychology, but they are out there. The simple truth is that just because you don’t focus on something, doesn’t mean it’s not real. 
  On that note, this book discussed topics such as blackmail, manipulation, and sadism. Some people have been hurt so much that all they want, is to see the world burn. They don’t care about others, and they just use them as tools to get what they want. 
  If you are tough enough to face that dark side, then come on over and start reading or listening to this guide.

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  The Emerald Tablet of Hermes

  Hermes Trismegistus

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  Uncover the ancient wisdom of the universe with The Emerald Tablet of Hermes, a legendary text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. This powerful and mysterious work is considered the cornerstone of alchemical philosophy, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, transformation, and the connection between the material and spiritual worlds. 
  With its famous maxim, "As above, so below; as within, so without", the Emerald Tablet reveals timeless teachings on balance, enlightenment, and the pursuit of ultimate truth. Its cryptic yet inspiring words have influenced countless philosophers, mystics, and seekers throughout history. 
  Whether you're exploring alchemy, esoteric thought, or spiritual wisdom, this audiobook invites you to reflect on the deeper mysteries of existence. 
  Start listening to The Emerald Tablet of Hermes today and unlock the secrets of ancient knowledge!

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  Laws

  Plato

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  Laws is Plato's last and longest dialogue. It is generally agreed that Plato wrote this dialogue as an older man, having failed in his effort in Syracuse on the island of Sicily to guide a tyrant's rule, instead having been thrown in prison 
   
  The Classical Greek philosopher Plato was instrumental in the development of Western philosophy and science. Plato was born to an aristocratic family and was well-educated. He founded the Academy, one of the first institutions of higher learning, around 385 BC. Plato was highly influenced by his teacher, Socrates. Socrates was condemned to death after being accused of corrupting his young followers. After Socrates' death, Plato recorded several dialogues detailing what he remembered from Socrates' teachings and interactions with others. Almost everything known about Socrates comes from Plato's dialogues. Plato's writings have been revised and interpreted by a variety of publishers.

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  History of Colonial America

  Introbooks Team

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  Colonial America was the result of the efforts of Europeans who came to America to maximize the opportunity for their own nation in terms of wealth and to mark their presence all over the world. Spanish started invading in America and were first one to discover this world that was around them were Spanish. The thirteen colonies that framed into fifty states were having influence of the various neighbouring nationalities. John Cabot explored North America in 1497. Queen Elizabeth of England took the initiative to explore more about the place. The country has many unfold secrets as well as many milestones that were created and well-mentioned in history. Being rich in essential chemicals to make a soil fertile, the land of America attracted nations to perform farming. Tobacco farming is the one, that has worked as a great building brick for the colonial set-up. The profit made by farming Tobacco was enjoyed by the Britishers. The country shaped into a well-defined diverse colony having influence of many nations. The religious beliefs and the occupation that gave rise to African slavery framed the ideology of the Europeans who were now partially American. For creating wealth, British colony had explored the world and America was their first target. The country had many incidents, wars, take over by neighbours and variety of challenges. Every colony had its own founder and then the ruler. The major characteristics in the personality of the colonies were influenced by their own ruler, considering the religious belief and the way to trade. 

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  Nerva-Antonine Dynasty The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  “The Five Good Emperors,” a reference to the five emperors who ruled the Roman Empire between 96 and 180 CE (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius), was a term first coined by Machiavelli and later adopted and popularized by historian Edward Gibbon, who said that under these men, the Roman Empire “was governed by absolute power under the guidance of wisdom and virtue.”  
  	This period of 84 years is generally regarded as the high point of the Roman Empire, at least after Augustus, but what is uncertain and a matter of ongoing debate is whether the five emperors were personally responsible for the situation and the accompanying prosperity enjoyed throughout the empire at the time or if they were simply the beneficiaries of the Pax Romana, inaugurated by Augustus in the early part of the 1st century CE. In other words, historians have wondered whether anyone in power during those years would have enjoyed the same rewards.  
  	The description of these rulers as “good” is also a matter of interpretation, with some scholars suggesting they were only “good” in comparison to the preceding emperor (Domitian) and the emperor who followed Marcus Aurelius (Commodus). Both of them were horrible rulers in every aspect, making their near contemporaries look all the better.  
  	Regardless, it is clear that the era of the Five Good Emperors was one of unparalleled success and wealth, and the reasons Rome reached its zenith at this time are worthy of scrutiny. Perhaps most noteworthy is that none of these five emperors were blood relatives - while the final two are often referred to as the Antonines, they were not, in fact, related except by adoption, a practice that may in itself provide at least part of the answer to the question as to why this particular period was so magnificent.

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  Salamis and Actium: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  When the Spartans’ famous and sacrificial stand at the Battle of Thermopylae ended during the Second Persian War, the Athenian fleet was forced to fall back, and Xerxes’ massive Persian army marched unopposed into Greece before advancing on Athens. The Greek armies were scattered and unable to face the might of Persia, so Athens was forced to do the unthinkable: evacuate the entire population of the city to Salamis, from where the Athenians watched in horror as Xerxes’ troops plundered the defenseless city, set it aflame, and razed the Acropolis. 
  However, the Athenians remained belligerent, in part because according to the oracle at Delphi, “only the wooden wall shall save you.” Indeed, this would prove true when Themistocles managed to lure the Persian fleet into the straits of Salamis. There, on a warm day in September 480 BCE, hundreds of Greek and Persian ships faced each other in a narrow strait between the Attic peninsula of Greece and the island of Salamis. The battle that ensued would prove to be epic on a number of different levels, as it set a precedent for how later naval battles were fought in the ancient Mediterranean, turned the tide in the Greeks’ favor against the Persians in the Persian Wars, and ultimately played a role in Athens’ rise to a preeminent role in the Hellenic world. 
  As one of Rome’s most famous battles, the Battle of Actium has taken on a life of its own in popular memory. One of the longest-held myths about the battle is that Cleopatra, sensing defeat, began to sail away from the fight in the middle of the day, and the love struck Antony followed her with his own ship, abandoning his men in the middle of the fight. While that popular myth would be in keeping with explaining Cleopatra’s irresistible charm and magnetism, contemporary accounts of the battle do not suggest it was the case.

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