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  Meditations

  Marcus Aurelius

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  Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries.

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  444 Days - The American Hostages...

  Davis Truman

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  It is an explosive true story of survival, betrayal, and the moment America lost its grip on the Middle East. 
  On November 4, 1979, 52 Americans were taken hostage inside the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, an act that stunned the world and sparked a 444-day standoff that shattered U.S. diplomacy and changed global politics forever. 
  In this pulse-pounding narrative, acclaimed historian Davis Truman pulls back the curtain on the backroom deals, psychological torment, and international missteps that defined one of the longest hostage crises in modern history. Drawing from declassified documents, secret cables, and firsthand interviews, 444 Days brings to life the human drama at the heart of a geopolitical disaster. 
  When diplomacy fails, what remains: bluster, betrayal, or a better way forward? 
   

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  The Queen of Spades - The...

  Alexander Puschkin

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  Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin was born on 26th May 1799 in Moscow into a family of Russian nobility. 
   
  Raised by nursemaids and French tutors in French he learnt Russian only via the household staff. 
   
  He graduated from the prestigious Imperial Lyceum, near St Petersburg and plunged into the vibrant and raucous intellectual youth culture of what was then the capital of the Russian Empire.  
   
  In 1820, he published his first long poem, ‘Ruslan and Ludmila’, with much controversy about both subject and style.  Pushkin was heavily influenced by the French Enlightenment and gravitated, with other literary radicals, towards social reform angering the Government. 
   
  His early literary work and reputation was poetic and written as he travelled around the Empire or engaged himself in various rebellions against the Ottoman Empire.  A clash with his own government after his poem, ‘Ode to Liberty’, was found among the belongings of the Decembrist Uprising rebels meant two years of internal exile at his mother's rural estate.  His friends and family continually petitioned for his release, sending letters and meeting with Tsar Alexander I and then Tsar Nicholas I.   
   
  In 1825, whilst at his Mother’s estate, Pushkin wrote his most famous play, the drama ‘Boris Godunov’.  
   
  Upon meeting with Tsar Nicholas I, Pushkin obtained his release and began work as the Tsar's Titular Counsel of the National Archives.  However, because of the earlier problems the tsar retained control of everything Pushkin published, and he was banned from travelling at will. 
   
  Around 1828, Pushkin met the 16-year-old Natalia Goncharova, one of the most talked-about beauties of Moscow.  After much hesitation, Natalia accepted his marriage proposal after she received assurances that the government had no intentions to persecute the libertarian poet.  When the Tsar gave Pushkin the lowest court title, Gentleman of the Chamber, he became enraged, feeling that the Tsar intended to humiliate him. 
   
  In the year 1831, during Pushkin's growing literary influence, he met Nikolai Gogol.  Recognising his gifts Pushkin supported him and published his short stories in his own magazine ‘The Contemporary’. 
   
  By the autumn of 1836, Pushkin was falling into greater and greater debt and facing scandalous rumours that his wife was having an affair.  
   
  In January 1837, Pushkin sent a ‘highly insulting letter’ to his wife’s pursuer, Georges-Charles de Heeckeren d'Anthès.  The only answer could be a challenge to a duel. 
   
  It took place on 27th January.  D'Anthès fired first, critically wounding Pushkin; the bullet entered at his hip and penetrated his abdomen.  Two days later Alexander Pushkin died of peritonitis.  He was 37. 
   
  One of Pushkin’s most lauded stories ‘The Queen of Spades’ takes on gambling and the need for just a tiny piece of information that will turn the game in his favour and take life to a level that is sure to be both deserved and his by right.

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  Ancient Egypt: Discover...

  History Brought Alive

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  Explore ancient Egypt, spanning over three millennia - from its roots in the deserts to the fall of an empire whose monuments still inspire us today. 
  If you want more than a watered-down Wikipedia rehash, but you haven’t the time or energy to dig through a mountain of books, and instead, if you’re searching for a great book to discover ancient Egypt, then keep on reading.... 
  Within these lines are vibrant, exciting, and memorable characters - plus places, myths, and events that put flesh on what might otherwise be the dry bones of ancient Egyptian history. Allow us then, to guide you through the mysterious and magnificent history of ancient Egypt with its gods, goddesses, kings, queens, pyramids, mythology, rituals, hieroglyphs, history, and much more. 
  We promise that once you’ve finished this audiobook, you’ll not only take away a wealth of information, but you’ll own the experience as if you’ve lived it yourself! That's because we have a passion for presenting factual, enjoyable history and culture in a style that keeps you resisting the pauses. Our books aim to not only provide you with the knowledge but to create an experience...we want you to feel the mythology and history “brought alive”. 
  Inside this audiobook, you will discover: 
  • Mythology, gods, and goddesses, including Ra, god of the sun; Seth, god of chaos; Osiris, god of death; and many more 
  • Culture, hieroglyphics, and how ancient Egypt contributed to society 
  • Uncovering the secrets of the pyramids - facts, uses, and construction 
  • The greatest pharaohs, characters, kings, and queens of ancient Egypt 
  • Civilizations, empires, legends, battles, and history - from the rise to the fall 
  • And much, much more 
  It's time to pull back the curtain and discover what it was really like back then. Get closer to that fantastic, colorful, and mysterious time of ancient Egypt with this audiobook.

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  KNOW ABOUT "John Locke" - One of...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is small copy of introduction of the book: In the tapestry of intellectual history, few threads shine as brightly as the life and contributions of John Locke. A luminary of the Enlightenment, Locke stands tall among the pillars of philosophical thought, his ideas casting a profound and enduring influence on the foundations of political theory, epistemology, and education. 
  As we embark on this journey through the annals of Locke's life, we are invited to explore the intricate tapestry of a man whose intellectual prowess shaped the contours of an era. In this biography, we aim to unravel the layers of Locke's existence, offering a nuanced portrait of the philosopher whose ideas continue to resonate across the corridors of time. 
  Chapter by chapter, we will traverse the milestones of Locke's life, from the cradle in Wrington, Somerset, where he drew his first breath on August 29, 1632, to the halls of Oxford, where his mind was molded by the currents of the Enlightenment. We will trace his footsteps through the political upheavals of 17th-century England, his sojourns in the Netherlands, and the publication of seminal works that would become the lodestar for future generations. 
  The narrative will unfold through the corridors of Locke's friendships, like the profound connection he shared with the illustrious scientist Isaac Newton, and his role as a tutor to the son of Lord Ashley, a position that would open doors to the political and intellectual circles of the time. 
  Our journey will not shy away from the challenges Locke faced, such as his brief implication in the Rye House Plot and the death of his political patron, Lord Shaftesbury. Nor will it overlook the triumphs, like his instrumental role in drafting the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina and his appointment as Commissioner of Appeals upon his return to England in the wake of the Glorious Revolution.

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  GuRu

  RuPaul

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  FOREWORD BY JANE FONDA 
  A timeless collection of philosophies from renaissance performer and the world’s most famous shape-shifter RuPaul, whose sage outlook has created an unprecedented career for more than thirty-five years. GuRu is packed with more than 80 beautiful photographs that illustrate the concept of building the life you want from the outside in and the inside out. 
  ""You’re born naked and the rest is drag."" 
  As someone who has deconstructed life’s hilarious facade, RuPaul has broken ""the fourth wall"" to expand on the concept of mind, body, and spirit. This unique perspective has allowed RuPaul to break the shackles of self-imposed limitations, but reader beware, this is a daily practice that requires diligence and touchstones to keep you walking in the sunshine of the spirit. Once you’re willing to look beyond the identity that was given to you, a hidden world of possibilities will open its doors. 
  Throughout the history of humans on this planet, there’ve always been shaman, seers, and mediums who are able to interpret both high and low frequencies and remind humans to look beyond the surface for the truth of who we really are. And who we really are is an extension of the power that created the universe (aka: God in drag). FYI: most people are not willing to hear or accept that. 
  That is RuPaul’s secret for success, not only in show business, but in all aspects of life, especially in navigating the emotional landmines that inhibit most sweet, sensitive souls. 
  If you think this audiobook is just about ""doing drag,"" you are sorely mistaken because for RuPaul, drag is merely a device to deactivate the identity-based ego and allow space for the unlimited. 
  All photos referenced in this audio recording can be found in the hardcover or ebook edition of GuRu, available wherever books are sold.

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