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  Violence and the Sacred

  René Girard

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  Violence and the Sacred is René Girard's landmark study of human evil. Here Girard explores violence as it is represented and occurs throughout history, literature, and myth. Girard's forceful and thought-provoking analyses of Biblical narrative, Greek tragedy, and the lynchings and pogroms propagated by contemporary states illustrate his central argument that violence belongs to everyone and is at the heart of the sacred.

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  Friedrich Schiller: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Friedrich Schiller, Germany's great poet and dramatist: 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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  Animals on the Farm

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Kids will love this playful story about animals that live on a farm and the wonderful sounds that they make. Simple sentence structures and repetitive words will encourage young children to fall in love with learning to read.  Kids will enjoy following along word-for-word with the recorded story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills.  This reader features adorable art to engage young learners.

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  Great Famine The: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  Uncover the Saga of Resilience and Survival in The Great Famine 
  In this audiobook, you are invited on a journey back to the 1840s, to the heart of Ireland’s darkest hour. Witness the profound impact of the Great Famine, an event that reshaped not only Ireland but also the world. 
  Discover the Roots of TragedyDelve into the history of agriculture in Ireland and understand the deep-seated vulnerabilities of this nation.Explore the rise of colonialism and its grip on Irish life, which set the stage for a catastrophe. 
  The Catalyst of DespairUnearth the pivotal role of the humble potato, the lifeblood of Ireland’s peasant class.Witness the arrival of the potato plague, a harbinger of doom that decimated crops and dreams alike. 
  A Crisis MismanagedAnalyze the British Empire’s inadequate response, a blend of negligence and apathy that deepened the crisis.Feel the pulse of worldwide outrage and relief efforts, as global communities rallied together in the face of human suffering. 
  A Ripple Across OceansTrace the exodus of one to two million Irish souls who sought refuge and a new beginning in distant lands, from North America to Australia.Discover how these brave immigrants shaped the United States during and after the Civil War and sowed new roots in the British Empire. 
  Memorials and LegacyVisit the memorials that stand as poignant reminders of this epoch, keeping the memories alive across generations.Reflect on the long road to recovery and how the blight irrevocably changed Ireland, the US, and public health. 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to immerse yourself in the history of the Great Famine.

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  Mexico - History of Its Events...

  Kelly Mass

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  In this bundle of audiobooks, you will get the following topics: 
  1 - It’s a hard name to pronounce, but hey, it’s been the legend of Native American peoples for centuries. Was it a man? Was it a god? Was it a white person? Or was it some animal or strange thing? Quetzalcoatl is an Aztec divine being whose name originates from the Nahuatl language and meaning "valuable snake" or "Quetzal-feathered Snake." 
  2 - The cult image, female divine being, and folk saint Nuestra Seora de la Santa Muerte (Spanish meaning: Our Woman of the Holy Death) is a cult image, female divine being, and folk saint in Mexican Neopaganism and folk Catholicism. 
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  The beginnings of the Mayans. 
  Human sacrifice, temples, sites, and religious principles in the Maya culture. 
  The Mayan culture and society. 
  The role of Maya women. 
  The ancient ruins that can be visited by tourists today. 
  4 - When you think of the Aztecs, you might think of certain movies you have seen or what you've been taught in history class. And although some of those images and descriptions fit the main narrative, there is still much left to be discovered. This brief book will take you on a journey and kidnap your imagination to a faraway place in time. 
  5 - Although not really Mexican, this bonus book gives you more insight into ancient American civilizations, in this case, the Inca society. The Inca empire was vast and massive. Yet, still so few people know much about it, aside from what they've heard from vague rumors. But did you know the Inca people showed various similarities to those who came from the Middle East? Did you know that they mummified their dead and built pyramids?

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  China's World View -...

  David Daokui Li

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  Writing in response to the growing anti-Chinese sentiment and alarmed by the threat of war, Dr. David Daokui Li pulls from his wealth of firsthand experience to demystify contemporary Chinese society and advocate for understanding between China and the West. In this urgently needed and fascinating book, he explains the inner workings of a rising superpower to help the world understand how it works—and how to work with it. 
   
   
   
  In Li's hands, an economic and political system that often baffles Westerners becomes coherent, sophisticated, and logical. He begins by explaining how two thousand years of history—from Confucian philosophy and ancient imperial dynasties to Communist Party chairmen from Mao to Deng Xiaoping—profoundly influence China's leadership today. Li brings the listener into high-level meetings he attended with figures including Xi Jinping, showing China's approach to governance. 
   
   
   
  In demystifying contemporary Chinese society, Li helps listeners reconceptualize contemporary China and the implications of its growth. He asserts that China's rise will be beneficial for the global order, holding out the hope that with shared understanding and mutual learning the Chinese and Western systems will eventually find a way to peacefully coexist.

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