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  Byzantine Empire

  Santiago Machain

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  Byzantine Empire traces the dramatic transformation of the Roman Empire’s eastern half into a distinct Byzantine civilization, charting its arc from the founding of Constantinople in 330 to the empire’s high-water mark under the Macedonian dynasty around 1025. Beginning with Constantine’s 'New Rome,' the book explores how geography, law, and faith fused to create a durable imperial culture. It follows the legalization and institutionalization of Christianity, the political theology that bound church and state, and the cultural splendors that culminated in Hagia Sophia’s luminous dome. 
  Through narrative chapters, readers encounter Justinian’s daring—his legal codification, the reconquest of lost provinces, the trauma of plague, and the brilliance of Hagia Sophia—before pivoting to the Arab conquests that reshaped frontiers and identities. The emergence of the theme system, the icon debates that tested the soul of Byzantine devotion, and the everyday economy of farms, markets, and guilds reveal an empire constantly reinventing itself. The story crescendos with the Macedonian Renaissance: a disciplined revival of letters, law, art, and arms that reconquered lands, codified governance in Greek, choreographed courtly ceremony, and exported Byzantine culture through missions to the Slavs and Rus’. 
  Written for general readers, this volume blends political narrative with human-scale vignettes—scribes and soldiers, merchants and monks—showing how resilience, administration, and a theology of beauty created a civilization at once traditional and experimental. It sets the stage for the empire’s later crises and transformations, while celebrating the ingenuity that made Byzantium the City of the World’s Desire.

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  The secret of the mummies

  KidsChoice

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  KidsChoice: World knowledge for Children is an engaging audiobook series that takes young listeners on a fascinating journey to explore and understand the world around them. Aimed at curious children aged 7 to 99, this series dives into a variety of topics in science, society, and culture, making complex ideas accessible and exciting.  Each episode brings a unique theme to life—whether exploring the mysteries of space, uncovering the secrets of the human body, or discovering the diversity of cultures and traditions worldwide. With lively narration, interesting facts, and interactive elements, the series guides young listeners on an adventure full of discovery, encouraging them to ask questions and expand their understanding in a fun way.  In the scientific world of KidsChoice, children learn about the wonders of nature and the universe. Concepts like the solar system, animal behavior, the human body, and Earth's various ecosystems are explained in a way that is easy for kids to grasp and find fascinating. Exciting analogies and vivid examples help spark curiosity, turning learning into an adventure.  Societal topics also have a special place in the series. KidsChoice introduces young listeners to the basics of community, compassion, and making a positive impact. Children learn what it means to be a good citizen and how they can make small, meaningful contributions to their communities.  Additionally, KidsChoice opens a window to the vibrant world of global cultures. Through a virtual journey around the globe, children discover how people in other countries live, the customs and traditions they follow, the languages they speak, and the foods they enjoy. This fosters understanding and respect for diverse ways of life, celebrating the richness of human experience as a beautiful, valuable part of the world.  With its vivid language and captivating soundscapes, "KidsChoice: World knowledge for Children" turns learning into an exciting experience, sparking a lifelong curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

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  Pop Song Piracy - Disobedient...

  Barry Kernfeld

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  The music industry’s ongoing battle against digital piracy is just the latest skirmish in a long conflict over who has the right to distribute music. Starting with music publishers’ efforts to stamp out bootleg compilations of lyric sheets in 1929, Barry Kernfeld’s Pop Song Piracy details nearly a century of disobedient music distribution from song sheets to MP3s. 
    
  In the 1940s and ’50s, Kernfeld reveals, song sheets were succeeded by fake books, unofficial volumes of melodies and lyrics for popular songs that were a key tool for musicians. Music publishers attempted to wipe out fake books, but after their efforts proved unsuccessful they published their own. Pop Song Piracy shows that this pattern of disobedience, prohibition, and assimilation recurred in each conflict over unauthorized music distribution, from European pirate radio stations to bootlegged live shows. Beneath this pattern, Kernfeld argues, there exists a complex give and take between distribution methods that merely copy existing songs (such as counterfeit CDs) and ones that transform songs into new products (such as file sharing). Ultimately, he contends, it was the music industry’s persistent lagging behind in creating innovative products that led to the very piracy it sought to eliminate.

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  Bound by the Summer Intern (Gay...

  Archer Vale

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  He’s a college rugby jock, but he says he’s also a “puppet master”. 
  How did it go this far? How did I sink so deep? Cameras have been installed in every room in my office. I now wear a hidden earpiece. 
  Now the master can see what I see. He speaks directly into my ear. He speaks directly into my brain. 
  Only weeks ago, he was my summer intern. Things are different now though. I need to do a good job for him. If I’m obedient, he’ll spread his cheeks. If I work hard, he’ll let me sniff the musk. 
  I spent my life building this company, but it’s all slipping away… 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
  For exclusive stories, visit www.ArcherVale.com.

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  Stop Overthinking & Master The...

  Chris M. Brooks

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  If you've always wanted to break free from the past, stop overthinking, and live your happiest life but struggle with negative thoughts and emotional baggage, then keep reading… 
  Are you sick and tired of feeling weighed down by your thoughts and unable to move forward? 
  Have you tried endless solutions like meditation, therapy, or self-help books, but nothing seems to work for more than a few weeks? 
  Do you finally want to say goodbye to sleepless nights, constant worry, and the burden of past mistakes and discover something that truly works for you? 
  If so, then you've come to the right place. 
  You see, letting go of negative thoughts and the past doesn't have to be difficult. 
  Even if you've tried everything and nothing seems to stick, Stop Overthinking & Master The Art Of Letting Go (2 Books in 1) can guide you to lasting change. 
  In fact, it's easier than you think. 
  Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover in Stop Overthinking & Master The Art Of Letting Go:The 4 simple steps to stop overthinking in its tracks and regain control over your mindWhy trying to "just think positive" is actually counterproductive – and what to do instead5 harmful myths about emotional health that are preventing your progressA cool technique used by successful entrepreneurs to clear their minds and focus on the presentThe 3 best tools to help you shift your mindset and maintain emotional balance 
  …and much, much more! 
  Take a second to imagine how you'll feel once you've finally let go of the thoughts that hold you back, and how your loved ones will notice the calm and positive energy you bring into every situation. 
  So even if you're someone who has struggled with anxiety for years, you can achieve peace and positivity with the insights and strategies in this book.

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  The Elixir of Life

  Philip Gardiner

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  For thousands of years mankind has sought out the mythical substance we now call the Elixir of Life. The tablet, pill, fluid or even spiritual concept that will enable us to live forever. 
   
  From ancient Egypt to medieval Europe, great civilizations have secretly worked tirelessly to discover the power of nature. To alter God's predestined human life span and unlock the mysteries of life eternal. 
   
  Along the way there have been many false claims and foolish ideas. But one secret remained hidden. Locked away in a belief system now lost to us and hidden by a jealous Church. The secret of the Elixir of Life was discovered. A substance that protected mankind from illness and extended his life. A natural poison that was also a natural cure. 
   
  We shall discover the secret locked away in the mythology of the ancient worship of the serpent. It will reveal to us the truth behind the Holy Grail and the Philosophers Stone. And now, with modern science we will see the wonder of our ancestors and their amazing discovery of the Elixir of Life.

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