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  Early Modern England: An...

  Enthralling History

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  Early modern England was a time of great transformation that ushered England out of the Middle Ages and into the modern era, but there’s likely a lot you don’t know about this period.  
  For instance, did you know that Henry VIII never actually got a divorce? Did you know that pirates, Shakespeare, and the witch trials all existed at the same time? Did you know that Ireland was technically the first English colony and that England beheaded its own king? 
  The early modern era in English history was a turbulent time. Over the course of the 16th and 17th centuries, England had to find its footing as it underwent a religious transformation, changes in government, and the start of a colonial empire. This audiobook will outline the major events, key people, and interesting tidbits about this time in English history, including:How the Tudors came to powerWhy Henry VIII had so many wivesSocial structure in early modern EnglandHow Queen Mary earned the nickname “Bloody Mary”What made the Glorious Revolution gloriousThe reasons for colonizationWhy an English king was executed for treasonWhy Ireland and England don’t get alongWhat crimes were the most prominentWho England was fighting with and why 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about this fascinating time in history!

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  Your Heart is the Size of Your...

  Martina Scholtens MD

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  Your Heart Is the Size of Your Fist draws readers into the complicated, poignant, and often-overlooked daily happenings of a busy urban medical clinic for refugees.
  		 
  An Iraqi journalist whose son has been been murdered develops post-traumatic stress disorder and mourns his loss of vocation. A Congolese woman refuses antiretroviral treatment for her new HIV diagnosis, and instead places her trust in Jesus. Two conservative Muslim Iraqi women are inadvertently exposed to pornography when a doctor uses Google Images to supplement a medical discussion. By turns humorous, distressing, and moving, these stories offer insight into the people seeking a new life while navigating poverty, language barriers, and neighbours who aren’t always friendly.
  		 
  This riveting collection of true stories from Dr. Martina Scholtens is filled with hope and humour, and together make up a deeply moving portrait of how one doctor attempts to provide quality care and advocacy for patients while remaining culturally sensitive, even as she wrestles with guilt, awareness of her own privilege, the faith she was raised with, and vicarious trauma after hearing countless stories of brutality and suffering.
  		 
  In the spirit of Louise Aronson and Atul Gawande, Scholtens’ writing is based on her personal experiences and explores the transformative moments in which a clinical doctor-patient relationship becomes a profound human-human connection.

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  Where There’s Muck There’s Bras:...

  Kate Fox

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  From rebels to writers, athletes to astronauts, join Kate Fox takes on an entertaining and eye-opening journey through the lives of these extraordinary women whose lives and achievements have too long been hidden.  
  From Cartimandua, the forgotten Iron Age Queen of the North, to Woodbine-smoking football player Lily Parr, Kate with her trademark wit and sense of fun, shows how these astonishing trailblazers laid the ground for modern stars from Victoria Wood to Little Mix. Nicola Adams, Betty Boothroyd and Helen Sharman all have these unsung northern champions to thank for paving their way. 
  Funny, enlightening and a call to arms, it’s perfect for a nation ready to rediscover its hidden heroes. 
  Kate Fox's exploration of these women's lives is a top-notch autobiography, shedding light on the political and social landscape of Britain. Their stories, intertwined with the history of Europe, are a testament to their resilience and their impact on the world. 
  For fans of Neil Oliver (The Story of the World in 100 Moments), David Sedaris (Happy-Go-Lucky), Eleanor Parker (Winters in the World), Katy Wix (The Methuen Book of Comic Monologues for Women), and Maggie O'Farrell (I Am, I Am, I Am). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Beneath the Dust - Discovering...

  Priyank Agrawal

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  Beneath the Dust: Discovering the Indus Valley People offers a compelling journey into one of the most enigmatic and advanced civilizations of the ancient world. Located along the banks of the mighty Indus River, the Indus Valley Civilization flourished over 4,000 years ago, yet its legacy continues to captivate scholars, historians, and curious minds alike. This book takes readers on an exploration of the civilization's cities, people, culture, economy, and mysterious script, shedding light on the extraordinary achievements of a society that thrived without the centralized power of kings. 
  Through meticulous research and vivid descriptions, Beneath the Dust uncovers the secrets of Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, and other urban marvels that showcase sophisticated urban planning, advanced sanitation systems, and flourishing trade networks. It delves into the daily lives of the Indus people, from artisans and farmers to traders, revealing the rich social structure and cultural practices that shaped their world. The book also explores the haunting mystery of the Indus script, offering insight into the ongoing efforts to decipher it, and reflects on the theories surrounding the civilization's sudden decline. 
  More than just an exploration of an ancient society, this book highlights the lasting influence of the Indus Valley Civilization on South Asia's art, culture, religion, and social systems, offering lessons on sustainability, cooperation, and the resilience of humanity. From the enigma of the Indus script to the enduring echoes of its people, Beneath the Dust presents a thoughtful reflection on how this forgotten civilization continues to shape our understanding of the past—and our future. 
  Richly illustrated and filled with in-depth analysis, Beneath the Dust is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient history, archaeology, and the profound legacy of one of humanity's greatest but most elusive cultures.

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  Decoding Hindu Chronology

  HENRY ROMANO

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  Since ancient times, the Hindus have had a lunisolar cycle based on the combination of solar and lunar years, determined by the course of the sun and the moon, but with the lunar year beginning near the solar year. Exactly how their earliest Calendar was arranged remains a mystery. Our focus is on the current form of their Calendar, developed around 400 under the influence of Greek astronomy and introduced into India at no long time. 
  There are two kinds of Hindu years, solar and lunar.  
  To understand the lunar Calendar, we will first explain the solar year, which governs the lunisolar system. Bengal, including Madras's Orissa, Tamil, and Malayalam districts, used solar years for civil purposes. General religious rites and festivals are regulated by the lunar year and the details of private and domestic life, such as choosing auspicious occasions for marriages and journeys, choosing lucky moments for shaving, etc. Almanacs that follow the lunar year contain details about the solar year, such as the sun's course through the zodiac signs. Despite following the solar year, almanacs include lunar year details.

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  Egyptology: The History and...

  Editors Charles River

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  Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world’s first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it’s no wonder that today’s world has so many Egyptologists. 
  Though he couldn’t have known it, the various scholars and scientists Napoleon brought to Egypt kicked off modern Egyptology, and a general fascination across the West. Until about 200 years ago the writing of the ancient Egyptians was an enigma to the world, but that changed when an ancient Egyptian monument known today as the Rosetta Stone was discovered (or rediscovered serendipitously) by French soldiers in Egypt in 1799. Now one of the most famous monuments in the world, the Rosetta Stone is a black granite stele that was inscribed with texts in Greek and two different scripts of the ancient Egyptian language: demotic and hieroglyphs. The discovery of the Rosetta Stone finally provided researchers with a way of reading the Egyptian language based on an understanding of the Greek translation. 
  As more individuals headed for Egypt and made more groundbreaking discoveries, the interest in Egypt heightened, as did knowledge about ancient history, despite the fact it happened so long ago and covered an immense span of time. Thanks to all these efforts, modern Egyptologists are able to learn an incredible amount about different periods through reading the surviving texts currently preserved in museums throughout the world.

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