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  Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry

  Malcolm C. Duncan

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  Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry* by Malcolm C. Duncan is a classic and comprehensive guide that explores the intricate rituals and symbols of Freemasonry. Originally published in the 1860s, this book presents a detailed account of Masonic ceremonies across various degrees, including the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason, as well as the higher degrees of the York Rite. Richly illustrated with symbols and hand signals, *Duncan's Ritual* offers insights into the fraternity’s age-old traditions, oaths, and allegorical teachings. Aimed at both Masons and curious readers, it provides a glimpse into the secretive world of Freemasonry, serving as a valuable historical reference on Masonic customs and the organization's spiritual and moral symbolism.

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  Wars & Conflicts - Battles Power...

  Fredrich Hazelton

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  This book contains the following titles: 
  - The 2024 Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most complex and enduring disputes in modern history. Rooted in competing nationalist aspirations, territorial claims, and historical grievances, the conflict has shaped the Middle East and drawn international attention for over a century. To understand the events of 2024, it is essential to examine the historical context that underpins this struggle. 
  - The Syrian Civil War: The Syrian Civil War, which began in 2011, stands as one of the most devastating conflicts in modern history, reshaping not only Syria but the entire Middle East and the international political landscape. The war has drawn in numerous global powers, each with their own motivations, and has sparked a humanitarian crisis of unparalleled scale. This conflict is not merely a battle between the Assad regime and opposition groups but a complex web of local, regional, and international rivalries, ideologies, and geopolitical interests. As the fighting continues, the war has resulted in staggering human loss, displacement, and destruction, leaving a country in ruins and millions of people displaced across borders. 
  - The Rise of ISIS: The rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) stands as one of the most significant and alarming phenomena of the 21st century. Emerging from the chaos of regional conflicts and geopolitical missteps, ISIS transformed from a little-known insurgent group into a global threat that captured the world’s attention. At its height, ISIS declared a self-styled caliphate, controlling vast territories across Iraq and Syria, and wielded its influence far beyond the Middle East. Through acts of brutality, strategic propaganda, and a sophisticated recruitment network, the group redefined the face of modern terrorism. 

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  The Involuntary American - A...

  Carol Gardner

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  In the winter of 1650–51, 150 ragged Scottish prisoners of war arrived at Massachusetts Bay Colony, where they were sold as indentured laborers for twenty to thirty pounds each. Among them was Thomas Doughty, a common foot soldier who had survived the Battle of Dunbar. Doughty was among some 420 Scottish soldiers who were captured during the War of the Three Kingdoms, transported to America, and sold between 1650 and 1651. Their experiences offer a fresh perspective on seventeenth-­century life. 
   
   
   
  The Involuntary American: A Scottish Prisoner's Journey to the New World describes Doughty's life as a soldier, prisoner of war, exile, servant, lumberman, miller, and ultimately free landowner. It follows him and his peers through critical events: the apex of the Little Ice Age, the War of the Three Kingdoms, the colonization of New England, the burgeoning transatlantic trade in servants and slaves, King Philip's and King William's wars, and the Salem witch crisis. 
   
   
   
  The Involuntary American demonstrates how even indi­viduals of humble circumstances were swept into the mael­strom of the First Global Age. It expands our understanding of immigration to the colonies, colonial servitude, the link­ages and tensions between Europe, Massachusetts Bay, and America's northeastern frontier, and of New England socie­ty in the early colonial period.

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  Are We Bodies or Souls?

  Richard Swinburne

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  What are humans? What makes us who we are? 
   
    
   
  Many think that we are just complicated machines, or animals that are different from machines only by being conscious. In Are We Bodies or Souls? Richard Swinburne comes to the defense of the soul and presents new philosophical arguments that are supported by modern neuroscience. When scientific advances enable neuroscientists to transplant a part of brain into a new body, he reasons, no matter how much we can find out about their brain activity or conscious experiences we will never know whether the resulting person is the same as before or somebody entirely new. Swinburne thus argues that we are immaterial souls sustained in existence by our brains. Sensations, thoughts, and intentions are conscious events in our souls that cause events in our brains. While scientists might discover some of the laws of nature that determine conscious events and brain events, each person's soul is an individual thing and this is what ultimately makes us who we are.

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  The Conqueror and the Empire...

  Mark C. Lewis

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  In The Conqueror and the Empire: Examining Rome's Fierce Rivalry with Attila the Hun, journey into one of the most intense conflicts in history. This book explores the strategic, political, and cultural battles between the mighty Roman Empire and the fearsome Hunnic warlord, Attila. Through gripping narratives, detailed military analysis, and deep historical insights, uncover how this clash of civilizations reshaped the destiny of Europe.

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  Plotting: Step-by-Step |...

  Sandy Marsh

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  Your ‘Why’ for Writing, Will Also Be Their ‘Why’ for Reading 
  Are you struggling to take your story to the next level? Would you like to know the best ways to create intrigue and have your readers rave about your book? Plotting is a step-by-step guide that takes you through the process of developing compelling plots from beginning to end. 
  With tips and tricks taken straight from professional writers, the novelist will learn how to use plotlines for maximum effect, while retaining creative freedom. 
  Making Conflict Real 
  Plotting helps the author weave suspense through improved conflict-writing, centered around a developing plot. Characters are challenged, affected and emerge changed in ways that infuse emotions in your readers, so that they cannot help but be personally invested in the welfare of your protagonist. 
  8 Steps to Conflict Resolution 
  This book acts as a go-to framework for all levels of writers and introduces an 8-Step Process to adding substance to your story through plotting; these include:Get InspiredGetting DirectionTurn Your Ideas into a StoryCreate Your Story ArcStart with the End 
  From understanding the basic principles of a plotline, to placing your characters into situations that will help you get inside their head more, Marsh demonstrates the ways to make a plot event a more profound experience for the reader, to activate emotions and keep them engaged until the end of the book. 
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