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  Surviving Master Joshua: The...

  Karma Said

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  This is a true story. Master Joshua is a pansexual, polyamorous pro-Dom (a male Dominatrix). He leads a leather tribe and, when we met, was battling accusations of rape and abuse. Master Joshua was the intended subject of my story… until I became it. My own name doesn't matter. I can't use it here. Suffice it to say that I was a reporter and a comfortably married mother of two. But, following Joshua deeper and deeper into New York's sexual underground, I crossed the line between observer and participant. Our experiences changed me: I lied and cheated to facilitate them, though a lying cheater was not who I wanted to become. I wanted to remain a good wife and mother, and a decent person. So did Joshua. But we couldn't have our cake and eat it too… or could we? This is a true story, about one of the least understood and most sensationalized factions of LGBTQA+. But more so, it’s about my own family’s capacity to survive.  
   

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  Saratoga and Yorktown: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  At the end of 1776, the American war effort was on the verge of collapse, and despite Washington’s success at Trenton, the British were confident that they could quell the rebellion in 1777. That winter, the British planned a complicated campaign in which British armies from Canada and New York would strike out across New England and link up, with the goal of cutting off the Northern colonies. Indeed, 1777 did prove to be the pivotal year of the war, but not in the way the British intended. 
  In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin was sent by Congress to France to attempt to secure a critically needed alliance. Franklin was an ideal choice for Enlightened France, which revered Franklin for his scientific accomplishments and his known reputation as a brilliant man. Franklin had also been a diplomat before the Revolution, spending several years in London on behalf of the colonies. However, the French refused to provide more than arms and money throughout 1777, until they learned in December 1777 about Saratoga and Burgoyne’s surrender. With that news, French King Louis XVI entered into a formal military alliance with the United States, and in February 1778, France joined the war. 
  Yorktown was a former tobacco trading post now in decline, not much bigger than a large village. But Yorktown was tucked away on the northern edge of the York peninsula in rural Virginia, and in 1781 it became the site of a brief siege between two small armies, fought with all the decorum and formality of 18th century European warfare. As he made his dispositions at Yorktown in September 1781, he had every reason to expect another British success. The ensuing siege panned out rather differently. On October 19, 1781, for just the second time during the war (the other at Saratoga), an entire British field army surrendered to the rebel patriots.

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  The Ark Deluge and the World’s...

  Gerald Massey

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  After the deluge in “the destruction of mankind” the god Ra establishes a covenant with those who have escaped from the flood. He says that what he commanded is well done, and that the destruction of his enemies removes destruction from themselves. “Said by the majesty of Ra, It is well done, all this. I shall now protect men on account of this. Said by Ra, I now raise my hand that I shall not destroy men” i.e. not again. The making of this covenant after the deluge is followed by the establishment of the New Year’s festival under the direction of the young priestesses of Hathor. ―from “The Ark, the Deluge, and the World’s Great Year” It goes unappreciated by modern Egyptologists, but it is embraced by those who savor the concept of a “hidden history” of humanity, and those who approach all human knowledge from the perspective of the esoteric. Gerard Massey’s massive Ancient Egypt: The Light of the World―first published in 1907 and the crowning achievement of the self-taught scholar―redefines the roots of Christianity via Egypt, proposing that Egyptian mythology was the basis for Jewish and Christian beliefs. Here, Cosimo proudly presents Book 9 of Ancient Egypt, in which Massey explores the prevalent imagery across numerous mythological traditions of a global flood unleashed at the behest of an angry god, and shows how they all sprang from Egyptian folklore. Peculiar and profound, this work will intrigue and delight readers of history, religion, and mythology. British author GERALD MASSEY (1828–1907) published works of poetry, spiritualism, Shakespearean criticism, and theology, but his best-known works are in the realm of Egyptology, including A Book of the Beginnings and The Natural Genesis.

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  Sahih Al Bukhari English...

  Imam Bukhari, Translator - Dr....

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  Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī is a collection of hadīth compiled by Abu Abdullāh Muhammad Ibn Ismā`īl al-Bukhārī(rahimahullāh). The translation provided here is by Dr. M. Muhsin Khan. 
  Volume 3 contains hadith 1773-2737 of 7563 in book 26-54: 
  26 Al-Umrah (Minor pilgrimage) Hadith 1773-1805 
  27 Al-Muhsar (Pilgrims Prevented from Completing the Pilgrimage) H 1806-1820 
  28 penalty for hunting (by a muhrim) and similar things Hadith 1821-1866 
  29 Virtues of Madinah Hadith 1867-1890 
  30 The Fasting (As Saum) Hadith 1891-2007 
  31 Taraweeh Prayers at Night in Ramadaan Hadith 2008-2013 
  32 Superiority of the Night of Qadr Hadith 2014-2024 
  33 Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (Itikaf) Hadith 2025-2046 
  34 Sales (Bargains) Hadith 2047-2238 
  35 The Sales in Which a Price is Paid for Goods to be Delivered Later(As-Salam) Hadith 2239-2256 
  36 Right of First Refusal, re-emption (ash-shuf'a) Hadith 2257-2259 
  37 Hiring (Concerning Hiring) Hadith 2260-2286 
  38 Transferance of a Debt from One Person to Another (Al-Hawaalat) H 2287-2289 
  39 Kafalah Hadith 2290-2298 
  40 Representation (or Authorization) Hadith 2299-2319 
  41 Cultivation and Agriculture Hadith 2320-2350 
  42 Watering (Distribution of Water) Hadith 2351-2384 
  43 Loans, payment of loans, Freezing of Property, Bankruptcy Hadith 2385-2409 
  44 quarrels, disputes Hadith 2410-2425 
  45 Lost Things Picked up by Someone (Al-Luqatah) Hadith 2426-2439 
  46 Oppressions, Injustices (Al-Mazalim) Hadith 2440-2482 
  47 Partnership Hadith 2483-2507 
  48 mortgaging in places occupied by settled population Hadith 2508-2516 
  49 Manumission of Slaves Hadith 2517-2559 
  50 Al Mukatab Hadith 2560-2565 
  51 gifts and the superiority of giving gifts H 2566-2636 
  52 Witnesses, Testimonies Hadith 2637-2689 
  53 Peacemaking, Reconciliation Hadith 2690-2710 
  54 Conditions Hadith 2711-2737

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  History of Iceland: A...

  Captivating History

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  Did you know that Iceland was likely initially settled by Irish monks? 
  Iceland, the land of fire and ice, has a storied history. After the Norse discovered Iceland, they began to settle it, allying the island nation with Norway. However, as power shifted in Scandinavia, Iceland would come to be governed by Denmark for several centuries.  
  For much of Iceland’s history, it practiced a subsistence society. The people were dependent on fishing and farming to survive, and because of their isolation, they did not advance at the same rate as the rest of Europe. In addition, they were often subject to forces beyond their control. The often-violent environment not only shaped their daily lives but also created many of the struggles they faced. Although the Icelanders were isolated, they were impacted by the events in Europe, especially those in the Scandinavian nations.  
  It took centuries, but the Icelanders were able to become a sovereign nation, doing so in 1944. Thanks to the Icelanders’ connection to their past, they have maintained their rich literary tradition and have developed a distinct national identity. 
  Iceland is often mentioned in history books, but how much do you actually know about it? In this book, you will learn all about the history of Iceland, from the settlement period to the 20th century.  
  Here is just a snippet of what you will find inside:The Old Covenant with Norway and what that meant for IcelandThe development of the Althing, which is the oldest existing legislature in the world todayThe conversion from paganism to ChristianityThe spread of literacy and Iceland’s rich history of literatureThe role of fish in Iceland’s history and economyIceland’s struggle for independence 
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  Standing Tall - Leadership...

  US Army (Ret) Lt. General Robert...

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  Robert Foley had only been in Vietnam for six months when he was promoted to captain and given command of a rifle company. In November 1966, Foley led his men on a mission to rescue another company that had been pinned down by Viet Cong forces. His leadership that day inspired his men and led to a successful operation—and the Medal of Honor. His actions in Vietnam were only a small portion of a long and varied career of service in the US Army, but Foley did not always seem marked for success. Coming from a blue-collar suburb of Boston, his years in West Point were marked by poor grades, injuries, and sickness. With a determination to lead by example and inspire trust among others, Foley served across the globe and rose through the ranks. He even returned to West Point as Commandant of Cadets, later retiring as a 3-star general and commander of Fifth Army.

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