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  New Alchemy The: Evolution of...

  Brad Cassidy

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  The New Alchemy by Brad Cassidy offers a hopeful, rigorously grounded path to meet global uncertainty with awareness, not fear. This book weaves together cosmology, anthropology, science, history, and spiritual practice into a coherent road map for our next epochal shift. 
  The New Alchemy Philosophy redefines alchemy and spirituality for the contemporary seeker, transforming the ancient art of transmutation into a living framework for conscious evolution. It's a visionary yet practical invitation to live differently, to align inner growth with collective transformation, and to navigate our rapidly changing world with wisdom and purpose. Website: https://thenewalchemy.ca/

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  Nero

  Jacob Abbott

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  "Nero" by Jacob Abbott is "Makers of History" series explores the life of Nero, one of the most infamous and tyrannical emperors of the Roman Empire. Abbott delves deep into how a young, promising boy was corrupted by absolute power, shifting from a mild-mannered ruler into a symbol of cruelty, extravagance, and madness.    The biography traces Nero's descent from a shielded youth into absolute tyranny:    The Mother's Ambition: The story heavily features Agrippina, Nero's fiercely ambitious mother, who poisons her husband (Emperor Claudius) to secure the Roman throne for her young son.    The Golden Five Years (Quinquennium Neronis): The book covers the peaceful start of Nero's reign, where he was guided by the philosopher Seneca and the prefect Burrus, showing great promise and popularity.    Descent into Murder: Abbott chronicles Nero's growing paranoia, leading him to execute his own mother, his wife Octavia, and his mentor Seneca to consolidate his unchecked power.    The Great Fire of Rome: The narrative details the catastrophic fire of 64 AD, exploring the popular legends of Nero "fiddling while Rome burned" and his subsequent brutal persecution of Christians as scapegoats.    Golden House and Excess: The book highlights Nero's obsession with the arts, music, and chariot racing, alongside his massive expenditures on the Domus Aurea (Golden House) while Rome starved.    The Fall and Suicide: The biography concludes with the empire-wide rebellions, Nero being declared a public enemy by the Senate, and his dramatic, cowardly suicide.

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  Born on Valentine's Day - A...

  Barbara Marcus

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  Barbara Marcus was born on Valentine's Day, 1948, a day symbolizing love, but her childhood was anything but. In this raw and beautifully written memoir, she chronicles a life shaped by abuse, neglect, and a mother's erratic affection. From early memories of heartbreak and hope in Brooklyn to navigating the emotional wreckage left by a string of father figures, Born on Valentine's is a courageous exploration of trauma, resilience, and ultimately, healing. 
  Told with fierce honesty and subtle humor, Barbara's journey will break your heart and then help you mend it again. It's a memoir for anyone who has ever struggled to feel worthy of love—and for those who know the power of a story well told. 
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  The Governor’s Secret - Arno...

  Arno Thompson Ferguson

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  In “The Governors’ Secret,” Arno Thompson Ferguson crafts a gripping tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal for political ambition. Matthew and Daniel’s friendship blooms quickly, with Matthew finding in Daniel the closeness he never experienced with his own family. On the other hand, Daniel becomes a beloved member of Matthew’s family, often serving as the bridge that persuades Matthew to attend family functions. Daniel remains uncertain about his standing within this tight-knit group despite the family’s wholehearted acceptance. But as they enter adulthood, the once inseparable bond begins to fray. Career ambitions pull them in different directions – Daniel finds his calling at the Sheriff's office while Matthew navigates the challenges of love and loss. A series of personal tragedies further disrupts Matthew's life, setting the stage for a horrifying incident that shatters their world. This event ignites a ruthless struggle for power, one that will push their friendship to the brink and unleash a chain of events with unimaginable consequences. “The Governors’ Secret” is a thrilling exploration of how fear and ambition can corrupt even the strongest friendships, leading to devastating consequences. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a world where loyalty is tested, and the lines between right and wrong blur in the pursuit of power.

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  World English Bible Book 12 The:...

  Various Authors

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  The Second Book of Kings is the twelfth book: The Book of Kings is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books (1-2 Kings) in the Christian Old Testament. It concludes the Deuteronomistic history, a history of Israel also including the books of Joshua and Judges and the Books of Samuel. Biblical commentators believe the Books of Kings were written to provide a theological explanation for the destruction of the Kingdom of Judah by Babylon in c. 586 BCE and to provide a foundation for a return from Babylonian exile. The two books of Kings present a history of ancient Israel and Judah, from the death of King David to the release of Jehoiachin from imprisonment in Babylon-a period of some 400 years (c._960 - c._560 BCE). Scholars tend to treat the books as consisting of a first edition from the late 7th century BCE and of a second and final edition from the mid-6th century BCE.

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  Medieval Ukraine: The History of...

  Phaistos Publishers

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  Shortly before invading Ukraine in February 2022, President Vladimir Putin of Russia claimed that Russia and Ukraine were one nation artificially divided. In the previous year, he wrote an essay entitled On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians, in which claims that modern Ukraine is an “anti-Russian project,” a monstrosity turning its back on its heritage and borrowing culture for the corrupt West. This assessment may ring true to many Westerners, many of whom are unaware of the aspirations to Ukrainian nationhood until it declared its independence from the dying Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. 
  The Russian Federation and Ukraine do indeed share a common heritage, but their history and culture led them along divergent paths. Many readers might be surprised to learn that the historical center of Russia was not Moscow, but Kiev, the capital of modern Ukraine. In the 9th century, Norse traders and warriors, known as Varangians, settled along the Dnieper, Volga and other rivers between the Baltic and Black Seas. They imposed themselves – or, according to Russian folklore – were invited – upon the Slav inhabitants. According to The Primary Chronicle, a history written by the Varangians themselves, they brought order to a troubled land: “They said to themselves, ‘Let us seek a prince who may rule over us, and judge us according to the Law.” They accordingly went overseas to the Varangian Rus'. … The Chuds, the Slavs, the Krivichs and the Ves then said to the Rus', “Our land is great and rich, but there is no order in it. Come to rule and reign over us.’ They thus selected three brothers with their kinfolk, who took with them all the Rus' and migrated.”

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