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20 PLACES TO VISIT IN SOUTH AFRICA AS A TOURIST is an imagery book that shows beautiful places one should visit in South Africa as a tourist so as to make the visit a memorable one and to make the experience adventurous.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA AND CURIOUS FACTS COLLECTION CREATED BY TRIVIA HUB The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, originally intended as a sequel to The Hobbit. The story, set in Middle-earth, follows the quest to destroy the One Ring, created by the Dark Lord Sauron, who is the main antagonist. The narrative is seen primarily through the eyes of the hobbits Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin, who are aided by the wizard Gandalf and other members of the Fellowship. Though often called a trilogy, it was meant to be a single volume. The work has had a huge impact on fantasy literature, popular culture, and has been adapted into various forms like radio, film and video games. CURIOUS FACT SAMPLES: The Lord of the Rings was initially intended to be a single volume work, but was published in three volumes for economic reasons. The three volumes were released over the course of a year, from 1954 to 1955. The title refers to the main antagonist, the Dark Lord Sauron, who created the One Ring to try and rule Middle-earth. The story follows the quest to destroy this ring. J.R.R. Tolkien considered The Lord of the Rings to be a "heroic romance," rather than a novel. This is a distinction that he felt was important. The work includes over 60 poems of different genres, which scholars see as essential to the fiction's aesthetics and themes. These poems add information not given in the prose and bring out characters and their backgrounds. Tolkien used his own maps of Middle-earth as a guide while writing, ensuring that the story's elements fit together in time and space. However, only the maps and the inscription on the Ring were included in the first edition.Ver libro
A 2022 Best Comedy Book, Vulture "Why do conservatives hate comedy? Why is there no right-wing Jon Stewart?" These sorts of questions launch a million tweets, a thousand op-eds, and more than a few scholarly analyses. That's Not Funny argues that it is both an intellectual and politically strategic mistake to assume that comedy has a liberal bias. Matt Sienkiewicz and Nick Marx take listeners—particularly self-described liberals—on a tour of contemporary conservative comedy and the "right-wing comedy complex." In That's Not Funny, "complex" takes on an important double meaning. On the one hand, liberals have developed a social-psychological complex—it feels difficult, even dangerous, to acknowledge that their political opposition can produce comedy. At the same time, the right has been slowly building up a comedy-industrial complex, utilizing the irony-laden media strategies of liberals such as Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, and John Oliver to garner audiences and supporters. Right-wing comedy has been hiding in plain sight, finding its way into mainstream conservative media through figures ranging from Fox News's Greg Gutfeld to libertarian podcasters like Joe Rogan. That's Not Funny taps interviews with conservative comedians and observations of them in action to guide listeners through media history, text, and technique.Ver libro
The origins of hieroglyphic writing in ancient Egypt trace back to the dawn of Egyptian civilization, around 3100 BCE. Considered one of the oldest writing systems in human history, hieroglyphs emerged as a complex script combining logographic, syllabic, and alphabetic elements. The early development of this script was intricately linked to the formation of a centralized state, where the need for recording and communication became essential. The earliest evidence of hieroglyphic writing appears on pottery, labels, and stone artifacts from the pre-dynastic period. These rudimentary symbols gradually evolved into more structured and standardized forms during the Early Dynastic period. As Egypt unified under a single ruler, the writing system became an essential tool for administration, religious practices, and the consolidation of royal authority. Early inscriptions on monuments and ceremonial palettes reveal a combination of pictorial symbols and phonetic elements, reflecting both artistic expression and linguistic utility. Throughout the Old Kingdom, hieroglyphs developed significantly in both style and function. They became integral to monumental inscriptions, recording achievements of pharaohs and religious texts. The Pyramid Texts, found within the pyramids of the Fifth and Sixth Dynasties, are among the oldest religious texts written in hieroglyphs. These inscriptions aimed to ensure the safe passage of the deceased into the afterlife, indicating that the script held profound religious and cultural significance.Ver libro
In Love, Nature, Magic, organic advocate and former CEO of a global health and wellness company Maria Rodale combines her love of nature and gardening with her experience in shamanic journeying, embarking on an epic adventure to learn from plants, animals, and insects—including some of the most misunderstood beings in nature. Maria asks them their purpose and listens as they show and declare what they want us humans to know. From Thistles to Snakes, Poison Ivy to Mosquitoes, these nature beings convey messages that are relevant to every human, showing us how to live in balance and harmony on this Earth. Through journeys filled with surprises, humor, and foibles, follow Maria’s evolution from being annoyed with to accepting—and even falling in love with—our most difficult neighbors (including human ones). Along the way, she tells her own story of how she learned about shamanic journeying and its near-universal manifestation in traditional cultures worldwide. She describes what her experiences of shamanic journeying are like—simply, honestly, and with a touch of irreverence. Throughout, she shares an essential truth that resonates across her shamanic explorations: we first must heal our own hearts, for only then can we truly love others and begin to heal planet Earth.Ver libro
Do you feel like your home has become a museum of the past, but you don’t know where to start decluttering? Do you want to leave your loved ones an organized legacy, but the emotional weight of your belongings holds you back? Are you looking for a practical and compassionate method to live more lightly and intentionally? If you answered YES to at least one of these questions, you MUST KEEP READING… Simplify Your Home, Your Heart, and Your Legacy with a Gentle Yet Transformative Method In a world where “more” is often mistaken for “better,” many find themselves burdened with overstuffed homes and weary hearts. Every overflowing drawer, unopened box, and object you can’t let go of tells a story of fear, guilt, or nostalgia. And while the decluttering trend offers quick fixes, you’re looking for something deeper: peace, clarity, and purpose.But don’t worry—you’re not alone on this journey… This book is the guide you've been waiting for.Swedish Death Cleaning for Americans is not just a manual for getting rid of stuff—it's a heartfelt journey toward living with only what truly matters. Based on a unique and deeply human method, it helps you transform physical and emotional clutter into a new kind of freedom—without guilt, without extremes, with kindness and awareness.A guide that speaks to your heart, your memories, and your legacy. Imagine a home that breathes again, where the air feels lighter, and your heart does too. Imagine your loved ones one day opening a drawer and finding not chaos, but peace—and messages of love.That is what it means to live with intention, and to leave a legacy that speaks louder than clutter ever could.Ver libro
"So you think you're ready to be married?" is a podcast conversation, in the form of an 8 chapter audiobook, between Agnes Amisano and Ryan O'Neil Williams. It delves into the following themes: The basics, household, the past, our faith, finances, family, intimacy, trust and forgiveness. Agnes is a tax professional by trade, and a passionate Wedding Officiant and certified Relationship Coach. She is also a volunteer Bereavement facilitator. Ryan is a Marketing Consultant, Digital Creator and Blogger. They both bring their diverse expertise to explore relationships. Reflect and empower yourself with this candid conversations that touch the heart and stimulate the mind.Ver libro
