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  KNOW ABOUT "ARYABHATA" - An...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is small part of introduction of the book: Welcome to the fascinating journey through the life and achievements of one of India's greatest minds, Aryabhata. In this book, we will explore the remarkable contributions of Aryabhata, a visionary mathematician, and astronomer whose discoveries continue to shape our world today. Aryabhata's story is a testament to the power of human curiosity and intellect. He lived in ancient India, during a time when the Gupta dynasty was fostering a golden age of science, art, and culture. Against this backdrop, Aryabhata emerged as a pioneer, propelling our understanding of mathematics and astronomy to new heights. 
  One of Aryabhata's most enduring legacies is the discovery of zero. Imagine a world without the concept of zero - a world where mathematics and science as we know them would be unimaginable. Aryabhata's ground-breaking work paved the way for the development of modern numerical systems, revolutionizing mathematics and facilitating advancements in countless fields.

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  The Gap Between - Loving and...

  Mary Moreland

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  One woman shares her emotional experience navigating her parents’ declining health, culminating in her mother’s years-long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Mary Moreland details her journey through the stages of grief as she comes to terms with her father’s death, followed by her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. As her mother’s disease progresses over eight years, Mary walks readers through the earliest phase and all the way to her mother’s deathbed. She provides insightful advice on grieving and caring for loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s, alongside her own story of loss.

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  Shadows of Salem - Witch Hunts...

  Davis Truman

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  In 1692, a small Puritan community in Massachusetts became the stage for one of the darkest episodes in American history. The Salem Witch Trials, fueled by superstition, religious zeal, and the fear of the unknown, led to over 150 accusations, countless shattered lives, and the executions of innocent men and women. But beyond the gallows and confessions lies a deeper story, one of resistance, power, and the origins of collective fear in America. 
  In Shadows of Salem, readers are taken inside the trials to witness how hysteria spread, how law was bent to justify injustice, and how individuals, like Giles Corey, chose silence and suffering over submission. Drawing on historical records, legal precedents, and cultural analysis, this book uncovers how Salem’s legacy shaped America’s enduring relationship with fear, authority, and social control. 
  From the use of spectral evidence to the crushing weight of peine forte et dure, Shadows of Salem explores not just what happened in 1692, but why it continues to haunt the American imagination. It is a story of mass panic and manipulation, but also of defiance and resilience, an essential lens for understanding both the past and the patterns of fear that still echo in modern society. 
  Perfect for readers of history, law, and cultural studies, Shadows of Salem offers a compelling examination of how hysteria becomes power, and how silence can be the most powerful act of resistance.

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  Selina Hastings (Countess of...

  Joel R. Beeke, Douglas Bond

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  What do George Whitefield, Elisabeth Elliot, and J. Gresham Machen have in common? They were all Evangelical Heroes. In the Evangelical Heroes series, Joel Beeke and Douglas Bond present thirty biographical sketches of faithful evangelical leaders from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. From George Whitfield to Charles Spurgeon to R.C. Sproul, these men and women held firm to the authority of Scripture and the reality of Christ's death and resurrection in the face of rising liberalism in the Church. These inspiring volumes introduce us to faithful Christians from the past and encourage us to stand firm today!

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  Here Is New York

  E. B. White, Roger Angell

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  Perceptive, funny, and nostalgic, E. B. White’s stroll around Manhattan remains the quintessential love letter to the city, written by one of America’s foremost literary figures. The New York Times named Here Is New York one of the ten best books ever written about the metropolis, and the New Yorker called it “the wittiest essay, and one of the most perceptive, ever done on the city.” 
  Included with this essay are two short poems by E. B. White: “Commuter” and “Critic,” both published in the New Yorker in 1925.

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  Real Japanese Part 1

  Max Whittle

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  If you need to know the key differences between POLITE and FRIENDLY Japanese, then keep reading…...Real Japanese is an easy-to-read blend of short stories, key phrases and language learning tips to get you started in Japanese. It also shows you the key differences between formal and everyday Japanese, which is a game changer and completely lacking from most Japanese language books.Lonely planet Japan author Chris Rowthorn says"Max Whittle's Real Japanese would be a great introduction for anyone looking to get started with Japanese, or anyone who wants to learn some Japanese before visiting Japan."If you are living in Japan or planning on travelling to Japan for a trip, this book will help you break down the language and culture into the real and everyday essentials. It will help you lay a strong foundation for fluency, as opposed to textbook knowledge without good communication skills. Inside the Real Japanese audio book you will discover:??Understanding friendly Vs polite Japanese?? Hear all the phrases read by a native Japanese speaker??The key phrases you’ll need in Japan??Key concepts underlying the Japanese culture??How to read some key Kanji (in the accompanying pdf)??Proven strategies for easy language learningJapans premium English Magazine “Kateigaho International” says…"Your trip to Japan will be very special if you can speak just a bit of everyday Japanese. Real Japanese is a useful and interesting guide that's fun to read with helpful tips and articles about the Japanese culture". The author has lived in Japan for over 20 years and has worked in translation for some of Japans top companies. He passed the Japanese proficiency test (level 1) in just two years using the methods outlined in this book. If you want to get the most out of your Japan experience, then scroll up and click the Add to Cart button.

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