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  Sui Dynasty - Reunification and...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The period before the rise of the Sui Dynasty was marked by fragmentation and instability, as China remained divided between the Northern and Southern Dynasties. This era, which lasted from the late 4th century to the late 6th century, was characterized by constant warfare, shifting alliances, and a deep cultural divide between the north and south. The fall of this system set the stage for the reunification of China under the Sui Dynasty. 
  The north was ruled by a succession of non-Han Chinese states, often founded by nomadic groups that had migrated into China during the decline of the Western Jin Dynasty. The Northern Wei, established by the Tuoba clan of the Xianbei people, was the most powerful of these states. Over time, the rulers of the Northern Wei adopted Chinese customs, Confucian governance, and Buddhism, which helped stabilize their rule. However, internal struggles, court intrigue, and opposition from powerful aristocratic families led to the dynasty’s division into the Eastern and Western Wei, eventually giving rise to the Northern Qi and Northern Zhou dynasties. 
  In contrast, the Southern Dynasties were ruled by Han Chinese elites who maintained a more traditional Chinese way of life. The Eastern Jin, followed by the Liu Song, Southern Qi, Liang, and Chen dynasties, governed the southern regions, centered around the lower Yangtze River. These dynasties often suffered from weak central control, as powerful noble families exerted significant influence over the government. While the south was culturally rich and economically prosperous, political instability and frequent coups weakened its ability to resist northern invasions.

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  Beginner's Guide to Successful...

  Sophie McKay

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  Growing your own organic vegetables and fruits in containers, pots, and grow bags is easier than you think! All you need is this book, the right conditions, and some patience! You can grow your food indoors, on balconies, windowsills, rooftops or patios – just about anywhere.Your guide on this road will be Sophie McKay, an avid gardener and an emerging author in gardening, permaculture, and sustainability. She'll share her best tips to ensure your gardening journey is a success.In Beginner's Guide to Successful Container Gardening, you will discover: - How to handle the limitations of your space and use your available areas efficiently.- Easy-to-follow methods of designing your vegetable garden by observing your site and creating a space that holistically caters to your annuals, biennials, and perennials.  - Container types you can use to grow plants, including ways to recycle everyday objects to help you become a genuine zero-waste individual.- The magic ingredients that guarantee you can create your own soil by utilizing your kitchen waste and urban resources.- Easy and smart methods for creating a compost tea, a nettle tea and a worm farm for the most fertile soil.- Simple yet efficient techniques to water your little garden, including saving rainwater and using smart irrigation systems for containers.- DIY techniques of building a cold frame, creating self-watering pots, bokashi composting, making leaf mold and other projects.- Proven succession planting techniques to ensure that there is always something ready to harvest, regardless of the season.- A host of companion plant ideas for your veggies so they can flourish together cooperatively.- A how-to guide for using nontoxic methods to control critters, pests, and diseases.- Methods and tips for harvesting your seeds for the next planting cycle.- Ways to preserve your harvest including the canning, drying, freezing, and dehydrating methods. - Sophie also shares some of her favorite recipes!

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  Binaural Beats Study Aid - Boost...

  Micah Vale

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  Learn faster. Focus longer. Remember more. 
   This audio program is designed to support deep learning and cognitive performance using binaural beats—subtle sound frequencies that guide your brain into optimized states for concentration, retention, and mental stamina. 
  Whether you’re preparing for exams, tackling a complex project, or absorbing new information, these tracks can help you:Increase attention span and mental clarityEnhance short- and long-term memoryReduce distractions and cognitive fatigueEnter focused "flow states" ideal for studying or deep work 
  By gently entraining your brainwaves into productive rhythms (such as alpha and low beta), these sessions offer a simple, non-invasive way to stay sharp and engaged—at school, at work, or anywhere focused effort is needed. 
  *to experience the binaural beats headphones are required*

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  Boring Geography Facts for Sleep

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  Sink into calm with a gentle voice guiding you through restful geography facts. These simple, quietly spoken facts are designed to ease mental chatter and help you settle into a slow rhythm of thought. You’ll hear about rivers, deserts, islands, mountain ranges, and world regions—each fact shared in a soft, steady tone so your mind can relax and drift. 
  There’s no push toward grand revelations—only the familiarity of our planet’s physical features, spoken in a way that soothes rather than stimulates. As you listen, your breathing softens, your attention shifts outward, and the gentle rhythm carries you toward sleep. The facts become part of a comforting background, allowing your subconscious to fade into rest. 
  Perfect for restless nights, this audiobook supports deep rest without demanding attention. It’s a companion that helps you let go of daily worries and ease into sleep through quiet knowledge of the Earth. When morning comes, you’ll awaken feeling lighter, refreshed, and quietly restored.

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  Looking for the H Chord

  Monte Dwyer

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  "...he is ultimately an entertainer, and he writes to delight." Peter FitzSimons 
  Beautifully rounded stories from some little-known regions of Australia.

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  Right Down + Circle: Tony Hawk's...

  Cole Nowicki

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  An exuberant, incisive look at how Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater transformed a culture 
   
  Going from a hobby toy for surfers to an Olympic sport, skateboarding has had a tumultuous history. Today, professional skateboarders land endorsement deals with Nike and Adidas, while popular television series like HBO’s Betty tell the stories of diverse crews of skaters living in New York City. So how did a fledgling subculture rise from its near-death knell in the ’90s to become ubiquitous today? It was simply a matter of finding the right messenger. 
   
  In 1999, the bestselling video game Tony Hawk’sPro Skater was released, and a new generation was exposed to skateboarding culture right in their very own homes. Kids and adults alike could now spend hours playing as actual skateboarders, learning the vernacular, listening to the music skateboarders loved, and having fun onscreen before trying to skate IRL in the driveway. 
   
  Right, Down + Circle explores how a video game starring the most famous pro skater in the world brought skateboarding culture ― and its ever-shifting markers of music, subversion, and coolness ― to the masses and ultimately transformed the culture it borrowed from in the process.

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