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  A Roving Eye - Selected Essays

  R.W. Johnson

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  R.W. Johnson's articles and essays travel far beyond Southern Africa, reaching readers across continents. Their appeal lies not only in their acuity but also in his exceptional range of subjects – political, historical and cultural. As a former Oxford don and a leading international commentator, Johnson remains unmatched as an interpreter of national and world events.
  Whether he's writing about politics in South Africa, Europe or the United States, the new space race, the leading personalities of our time, or even soccer, his views are always sharp, clear, deeply informed and original.
  These essays belong unmistakably to the tradition of George Orwell. Orwell aspired to make political writing an art form, but his finest essays – even those on seemingly trivial subjects such as boys' comics – revealed both a penetrating intelligence and remarkable breadth. Johnson's writing is similar in spirit: like Orwell's, his essays can be read consecutively or dipped into at random, each one offering something striking and original.
  The result is A Roving Eye, a book that is not just distinctive but truly unique, marked by depth, range, humanity and a rare sophistication.
  R.W. Johnson, author of 17 books and innumerable articles, attended schools in the UK and South Africa, did his first degree at the University of Natal and was then a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford. For 26 years he was a Fellow and Tutor at Magdalen College, Oxford and he remains a Fellow of the College. An expert in French, British, American and South African politics, his books have ranged over all these interests and for many years he also wrote for The (London) Times, Sunday Times, the London Review of Books, Le Monde Diplomatique and other titles in the international media. Johnson's writings have been widely praised and have often excited controversy. He is a master of the essay form and his essays have had a wide circulation. He is married to the Russian scholar, Irina Filatova, and they live in Cape Town.

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  Earth in Flames - How an...

  Alan Robock, Owen Brian Toon

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  Sixty-six million years ago an asteroid as large as Mt. Everest hit what is now the Yucatan Peninsula at a speed ten times faster than the fastest rifle bullet. Debris from the impact blew into space, re-entered the atmosphere as a swarm of shooting stars that burned the global forests and grasslands, leaving behind a thin global layer containing rock from the asteroid and from Mexico, and smoke from the fires. This layer marks one of the greatest extinctions in Earth history including not just dinosaurs, but also fish, plankton, ammonites, and plants making up about 75% of the known species. 
   
   
   
  A nuclear war with just a few hundred of the world's 12,000 nuclear weapons targeted on densely populated cities could plunge Earth into the same types of conditions that the dinosaurs experienced. Even a war between India and Pakistan could kill 1 to 3 billion people from starvation due to agricultural failure, while 6 billion people might starve following a war involving Russia, NATO, and the U.S. 
   
   
   
  The book describes how the dinosaurs died, and how their deaths parallel what might happen to people after a nuclear war. The book reflects on the odds of future asteroid impacts, how to stop them, and ends with what the listeners personally and together can do to prevent a nuclear war, so that humans don't end up like the dinosaurs.

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  Rebirth

  John Andrew Storey

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  This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 54 by John Andrew Storey, Rebirth narrated by Christa Michel. The print edition can be found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. 2. The eBook of Bodhi Leaves No. 54 can be downloaded from the BPS website.
   
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  There has been a prevailing tendency in science to take a wholly materialistic view of life and the universe. This has perhaps been a natural reaction against the superstitions of past ages which have often masqueraded as religious truth. Happily this extreme reaction is now less apparent than it was, and there now seems to be among scientists a more open-minded approach to life and its phenomena. Parapsychological phenomena, which only a decade ago were not considered to be worthy of serious attention, are now being studied with considerable interest.
   
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  The aim of this essay is to review the evidence and examine the arguments for rebirth in an attempt to make a modest contribution to our understanding of the doctrine. We shall see first that the doctrine is very ancient and very widespread. We shall see that it reflects the natural order which from our observations we know to be cyclical. We shall have a brief look at the evidence from the claimed memories of former lives. We shall try to determine the nature of that which is reborn. And finally we shall examine one of the ways by which the process of rebirth may take place. In this way I hope to make our survey comprehensive so that our evaluation can be truly scientific.

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  Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: The...

  Eva Spencer

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  THE ULTIMATE CHEAT SHEET TO RECOVERING FROM NARCISSISTIC ABUSE 
  Narcissistic abuse is the most common form of emotional and psychological abuse that exists today. It’s so prevalent because it can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. 
  And, to make things worse, there are very few resources out there to help people who have been affected by this type of abuse. 
  That’s why I created this audiobook – to give you the tools you need to understand what narcissistic abuse is and how it affects your life as well as provide strategies for coping with an abusive relationship. 
  Narcissistic abuse recovery is hard, but it doesn’t have to feel impossible anymore. This guide will help you identify the signs of narcissism, disarm them, and deal with them head-on. 
  This guide was written by someone who's been there, done that, and knows how hard it is to get back on your feet. Find a comprehensive look at narcissism and all its forms so you can start to heal. 
  Understand what happened and why, so that you can heal your wounds and move forward into the life of your dreams. 
  Whether you are just starting out on this journey or have already experienced some success at healing yourself, this audiobook has something for everyone! 
  SCROLL UP, GET THIS AUDIOBOOK, AND START LISTENING!

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  Ausome Connections - A Parent's...

  Natalie Loveson

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  Does your autistic child struggle to connect but want to make friends? Wish you knew how to help them navigate playground drama and chat safely online? Discover realistic strategies to build social confidence, foster friendships, and celebrate your child's unique way of relating to the world! 
  This guide provides:Tools that will empower your child to understand the unwritten rules of friendship—helping them feel less lonely in school and beyond.Actionable approaches to take when your child comes home upset or crying after being teased.Steps to bridge the gap between therapists and teachers to create a kinder, more inclusive classroom.Mindset shifts to help you see meltdowns as communication, celebrate your child's quirky interests, and let go of "normal" expectations.Ways to talk to grandparents and friends who don't "get" your child to help you explain autism and build empathy in others.Insight into the power of video modeling, social stories, and safe online communities to boost your child's social skills in a fun, low-pressure way, plus guidance to protect them from online risks. 
  Don't give up hope. If you're ready to see your child gain social confidence and feel more empowered to support them on this journey, you've come to the right place! This is the start of something amazing for your child and your family! 
  Ausome Connections: A Parent's Guide to Building Social Skills in Autistic Kids is more than a book—it's a road map to a brighter social future for your child. Grab your copy today!

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  Sikh Tawareekh - Part II

  Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgir

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  Sikh Tawareekh Part 2 presents a detailed account of Sikh history from 1708 to 1749 and beyond. Divided into five parts, the book covers key events such as the struggles after Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s time, the rise of Sikh power, the establishment of Sikh rule, the building and fall of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s empire, the historic capture of Lahore by the Sikhs, and major battles that shaped Sikh history. It offers listeners a powerful narrative of resilience, leadership, and transformation.

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