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  Making of Modern India The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  India has been the location of many different empires throughout its long history. The Indus Valley Civilization was home to one of the world’s first civilizations more than 5,000 years ago, which was followed by the Aryan-Vedic culture and then a host of other kingdoms that flourished across the Sub-Continent. India has also been the birthplace of many religions. The Vedic religion of the Aryans evolved into the Hindu religion, and Buddhism and Jainism were also born in India. By the Middle Ages, India was home to many different religions and ethnic groups, with dozens of languages being spoken, making India less of a single, unified country and more of a land of many countries. Despite India’s tradition of cultural and political pluralism, several rulers attempted to place the entire Sub-Continent under the rule of one dynasty or government with a dominant religion. Most of these would-be rulers were far from successful, although a few came close, setting the template for later conquerors. 
  The Delhi Sultanate was comprised of five dynasties that expanded their borders, and Islam, at sword point, but also through diplomacy and trade. The Delhi Sultanate became known as a state that welcomed the expertise of foreigners, no matter their religion, and promoted the welfare of its citizens through a host of social programs. Eventually, the Delhi Sultanate grafted ideas and inspiration from India’s pre-Islamic past with those of Islam to create a state that was quite unique and powerful. The Delhi sultans were themselves descended from Turks and brought with them ideas from Persia. Furthermore, as their empire grew, they invited scholars from throughout the Islamic world to their country, and as Muslim scholars, scientists, and administrators from the Near East made their way into India, the Delhi sultans also incorporated some of the cultural ideas of the native Hindu Indians to create a state that was as unique as any the world had ever seen.

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  To the Lighthouse

  Anonymous

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  Unlock the Profound Beauty of Human Connection and the Unstoppable March of Time.
  
  Experience the height of stream of consciousness storytelling with Virginia Woolf's most autobiographical and evocative work, To the Lighthouse. Set on the Isle of Skye, the novel centers on the Ramsay family and their visits to the Scottish coast, framed by the anticipation of a simple trip to a nearby lighthouse—a trip that will take ten years and a lifetime of emotional change to complete.
  
  Through the shifting perspectives of the nurturing Mrs. Ramsay, the intellectually demanding Mr. Ramsay, and the struggling artist Lily Briscoe, Woolf explores the intricate tensions of family life and the fleeting nature of experience. The famous middle section, "Time Passes," stands as one of the most haunting passages in literature, depicting the decay of the family home while world events and personal tragedies unfold in the background.
  
  A landmark of Modernist literature, To the Lighthouse is more than a story; it is a meditation on how we perceive reality and the struggle to create something permanent in a world of constant flux.
  
  Journey into the heart of the Ramsay family. Buy "To the Lighthouse" today and experience one of the greatest novels of the 20th century.

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  Marcus Aurelius: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher among Roman emperors: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Teacher on the Mount

  Monique M. Keller

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  Has a teacher through their teachings ever left you inspired and utterly transformed? In the Teacher on the Mount the Therapist, Ward manager, and readers are beckoned to climb the highest mountains of faith, purpose, service to others, and life through Mrs. Watkins' and her Mentors' teachings. Mrs. Watkins, a patient, canceled her knee-replacement surgery after having a dream. It is here, in the heart of Johannesburg South Africa, where the Therapist and Ward Manager, with their respective life struggles, meet Mrs. Watkins who shares the teachings of the most excellent Teacher and leader of all time. 
  About the Author: 
  Monique M Keller is a South African born physiotherapist, a lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, founder and chairperson of The Helping Hand Amplified Team Non-Profit-Organization, and an avid religious writer. Monique uses the mediums of scripture, storytelling, and personal experiences of faith in her books. She intends to write thought-provoking and impactful books. Modern Apocrypha Hands of Jesus also written by Monique.

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  Autumn Time Festivals in Finland...

  Niina Niskanen

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  Autumn was a magical time in Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Estonia and Finland belong to the same language family (Finno-Ugric languages) but the similarities of these old autumn time festivals in these four countries are strikingly similar. 
  In this course, we will touch on some of the important Finnish and Baltic gods and deities that were connected to harvest and fertility. What happened during All Hallow´s Eve, and how in all these cultures, there was a special time period that was completely dedicated to honouring the ancestors and remember those who had passed away. 
  Several of these old festivals are no longer celebrated, but some of them like Finnish Kekri and Mardipäev in Estonia, still hold certain traditions that have lived on ´till today. 
  This course can help you to build a deeper understanding of the world view of ancient Baltic and Finno-Ugric tribes and the society that was based on agriculture. 
  - You will learn about the importance of family and honouring the ancestors. 
  -Names of these festivals, and when they were celebrated. 
  -Different magical rituals and spells were performed during these holidays. 
  - You will learn why the forest was such an important place in the past and home to many myths 
  -How the spirits were invited to be part of these festivities. 
  By the end of this course, you have a better understanding of folklore and the connections that these cultures had with one another. 

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  Voices of Evangelical Preachers...

  George W. Truett, Billy Sunday,...

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  George W. Truett (May 6, 1867 – July 7, 1944), was an American clergyman who was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, from 1897 until 1944, and the president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1927 to 1929. He became one of the most famous Southern Baptist preachers and writers of his era. William Ashley "Billy" Sunday (November 19, 1862 – November 6, 1935) was a popular outfielder in baseball's National League from 1883 to 1890, who later became the most celebrated and influential American evangelist during the first two decades of the 20th century. Known for his colloquial sermons and frenetic delivery, Sunday held campaigns in America's largest cities and attracted the largest crowds of any evangelist before the advent of electronic sound systems. In addition, Sunday was a strong supporter of Prohibition, and his preaching likely played a role in the adoption of the Eighteenth Amendment in 1919. Charles McCallon Alexander (1867 - 1920), a native of Tennessee, studied at Maryville University and eventually became a professor of music. After attending the Moody Bible Institute from 1892 to 1894 he became a popular gospel singer who toured with R.A. Torrey and, later, John W. Chapman to launch the "Chapman-Alexander Simultaneous Campaign."

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