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  Terrible Revolution - Latter-day...

  Christopher James Blythe

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  The relationship between early Mormons and the US was marked by anxiety and hostility. Nineteenth-century Latter-day Saints looked forward to apocalyptic events that would unseat corrupt governments across the globe. Mormons envisioned divine deliverance by way of plagues, natural disasters, foreign invasions, American Indian raids, slave uprisings, or civil war unleashed on American people. For the Saints, these violent images promised a national rebirth that would vouchsafe the protections of the US Constitution and end their oppression. 
   
   
   
  In Terrible Revolution, Christopher James Blythe examines apocalypticism across the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The responses of the church hierarchy to apocalyptic lay prophecies promoted their own form of separatist nationalism during the nineteenth century. Yet, after Utah obtained statehood, as the church sought to assimilate to national religious norms, these same leaders sought to lessen the tensions between themselves and American political and cultural powers. As a result, visions of a violent end to the nation became a liability to disavow. Ultimately, Blythe argues that the visionary world of early Mormonism, with its apocalyptic emphases, continued in the church's mainstream culture in modified forms but continued to maintain separatist radical forms at the level of folk-belief.

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  101 Greatest Mysteries of the...

  Dean Stratton

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Discover the world’s most fascinating mysteries in one captivating collection. 
  Step into a realm of secrets, legends, and enigmas that have puzzled humanity for centuries. 101 Greatest Mysteries of the World takes readers on a global journey, uncovering unsolved puzzles, forgotten histories, and extraordinary phenomena. 
  From the eerie silence of the Bermuda Triangle to the enduring question of who built Stonehenge, each chapter explores a unique mystery with engaging storytelling and thought-provoking insights. Whether rooted in history, nature, science, or culture, these accounts invite curiosity and spark imagination. 
  Inside you’ll find: 
   Intriguing explorations of historical enigmas, like lost civilizations and ancient artifacts. 
   Accounts of unsolved phenomena, from strange lights in the sky to deep-sea mysteries. 
   Legendary tales of myth and folklore, bridging fact and speculation. 
   Thoughtful reflections and hypothetical scenarios that bring each mystery to life. 
  Perfect for curiosity seekers, armchair travelers, and gift-givers, this book makes a wonderful addition to any library or coffee table. It’s an invitation to question, wonder, and explore. 
  Why you’ll love it: 
   Engaging, original storytelling crafted to feel personal and unique. 
   Ideal gift for history lovers, mystery enthusiasts, and the endlessly curious. 
   A timeless keepsake that sparks conversations and fuels imagination. 
  Bring the world’s most compelling enigmas to your bookshelf today.

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  Resilient and Redeemed - Lessons...

  Chris Morris

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  You Are Not Alone 
   
  God cares deeply about you and your mental health. Author and mental health advocate Chris Morris has battled depression and suicidality his entire adult life. Even coming to Christ didn't change this, which is something many fellow Christians don't seem to understand. He still had to face the grief of unrelenting illness, the shame of struggling, and the pain of poor guidance.  
   
  In this compassionate and engaging book, Chris shares how he overcame these challenges and invites you to do the same--no matter your diagnosis. Weaving biblical truth and personal stories with thoughtful strategies and hard-earned wisdom, he helps you move past fear and shame to combat the specters of depression and suicidality.  
   
  God is still there, even in the darkest of places. May this book be a step in the process of healing and help you find hope in your battle. 
   
  Includes reflection questions, Scripture meditations, and a bonus video course.

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  Willy Brandt: A short biography...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Willy Brandt, German chancellor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  The Kurds - History of a...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Kurds are a distinct ethnic group native to the Middle East, primarily inhabiting the region known as Kurdistan, which stretches across parts of modern-day Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. They are an Iranian ethnic group with a history that spans thousands of years. The geographical area traditionally inhabited by the Kurds is marked by hilly terrain, particularly south of Lake Van and Lake Urmia. The majority of Kurds speak dialects of the Kurdish language, with Northern Kurdish (Kurmanji) and Sorani being the most widely spoken. 
  The origins of the Kurdish people are the subject of various speculations, one of the most prominent being that they are descendants of the ancient Carduchoi, a people mentioned in classical antiquity. Over the centuries, the Kurds have maintained a distinct cultural and linguistic identity, despite the multiple empires that have ruled over their lands. Notably, the Kurdish dynasties that governed parts of the region from the 10th to the 12th century—such as the Hasanwayhids, Marwanids, Rawadids, and Shaddadids—serve as the earliest recorded examples of Kurdish political power under Islamic rule. Following these dynasties, the Ayyubid dynasty, founded by the legendary Saladin, further entrenched Kurdish influence in the region, especially in the wider Islamic world.

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  Home Away Elsewhere

  Vaughan Rapatahana

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  A poetry collection in three parts. Home is events, situations, descriptions, and attitudes about Hong Kong, which is now Vaughan's home. Away contains poems about events, situations, descriptions, and attitudes about Aotearoa (New Zealand), in particular from a Maori (marginalised) perspective and also about all the other places where Vaughan has lived – The Republic of Nauru, Brunei Darussalam, The People's Republic of China, Australia, The United Arab Emirates (UAE), The Philippines. Elsewhere is emotions (the entire gamut), relationships (marriages, family, friends), deaths (parents, children), reflections – some wry, etcetera – not specifically tied to physical locations. Vaughan does not write to any set forms/formats but attempts to utilise type-face/shape/what a poem looks like on a page to reflect what he attempts to say. He writes to stay sane. "These poems express what I am, and what I also think people I see are, within. They are not mere academic or literary exercises. They are lived experiences, I guess." 
   Poems with attitude. … passionate, uncompromising and sardonic. …there is darkness here … also wit in abundance and a playfulness in language and thought … at times laugh-out-loud funny…. a compelling voice and Vaughan uses it skillfully to tell us his stories, make his often pungent points, and take us places few of us have seen. — James Norcliffe, Robert Burns Fellow (2000), Aotearoa-New Zealand. 
   These poems are pieces of an intricately interlinked multi-cultural and multi-lingual world, in which the poet must learn to live. In fact the poet relishes this confusing richness. His verses celebrate the graphic possibility of words, their visual appearance and sounds. So one must come to them with big eyes, big ears and a limitless imagination. — Muhammad Haji Salleh, National Laureate, Malaysia.

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