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  Daily History Facts

  Michael Finney

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  Every day, a little bit of history disappears into time, then we create more new history that requires attention and study. This book aims to preserve pieces of our historical record for posterity.

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  In Service To Sri Ram

  Radha Krsna Das

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  "I bow to the Hanuman who is swifter than the mind and wind. The sacred one who has controlled his senses, the one who is the epitome of learning and wisdom. Salutations to the son of the God of Air and chief of the Vanaras, I pray always to Lord Hanuman."The Hanuman Chalisa is a Vedic devotional hymn (stotra) in praise of Hanuman authored by the poet sage Tulsi Das. The word "chalisa" means the number forty in Sanskrit, as the Hanuman Chalisa has forty verses. Lord Hanuman is a great devotee of Sri Ram and one of the central characters in the epic, Ramayan. Hanuman is also an incarnation of Shiva. The qualities of Hanuman – his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, devotion to Lord Ram, and the many names by which he is known are all in the Hanuman Chalisa. Devotional recitation of this sacred prayer is done by millions every day.Hanumanji is the greatest devotee of Sri Ram and an incarnation of the mighty Lord Shiva. He is therefore the epitome of ultimate devotion manifested with its full glory unchallenged in all times and places. By the power of his devotion to Sita Ram, he easily achieved supreme status as the perfect devotee and servitor.Lord Hanuman is the eternal link between all devotees and Ram whom he serves, inspires, and protects. By honoring Hanuman one is blessed with all kinds of siddhis including power, valor, prosperity, and devotion.

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  HEALING FROM NARCISSISTIC...

  Ruby T. Douglas

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  Healing from a narcissistic relationship isn’t just “getting over” someone, it’s rebuilding your sense of reality after months (or years) of doubt, guilt, and emotional whiplash. If you’ve been walking on eggshells, apologizing for things you didn’t do, questioning your own memory, or feeling like you’re never “enough,” you’re not dramatic and you’re not broken. You’ve been caught in a toxic dynamic designed to keep you off balance. 
  This guide is for you if you’re exhausted from the cycle: idealization, criticism, silent treatment, blame-shifting, love-bombing, and then the sudden coldness that makes you chase the version of them you first met. You might still care about them, and at the same time, feel drained, anxious, or smaller every day. That contradiction is common. Narcissistic relationships are confusing on purpose. 
  Inside, you’ll learn how to recognize the hidden signs of manipulation and control, even when everything looks “fine” from the outside. You’ll discover why you react the way you do (freezing, over-explaining, pleading, defending yourself) and how to stop being pulled into arguments that always end with you feeling guilty. You’ll get clear, practical strategies to protect your boundaries, handle provocations, and respond without losing your dignity or your safety. 
  Whether you want to repair your inner world while staying, create a plan to leave, or cut ties for good, this audiobook helps you move forward with clarity and strength. Because healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means reclaiming your voice, trusting yourself again, and choosing a life where love doesn’t come with fear, confusion, or consequences. You’re allowed to be free, and you can start now.

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  On the Nature of the Gods

  Cícero

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  "On the Nature of the Gods" by Cicero is a profound philosophical work that delves into the nature and existence of the gods. In this thought-provoking treatise, Cicero engages in a series of dialogues between representatives of different philosophical schools, each presenting their arguments regarding the divine. Through these discussions, Cicero explores the various theories of the gods, their attributes, and their role in the universe. Drawing on the teachings of prominent Greek philosophers such as Epicurus, Stoicism, and the Academic school, Cicero skillfully presents the contrasting viewpoints on the nature of the gods. He navigates through complex philosophical arguments, dissecting each perspective with intellectual rigor and eloquence. The dialogues explore questions of theology, ethics, and the human relationship with the divine, offering readers a comprehensive overview of the different philosophical approaches to understanding and interpreting the gods. Read in English, unabridged.

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  On His Majesty's Service - How...

  Julian Francis Godolphin

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  The commonly held belief that the king or queen is a mere ornament of the constitution could not be further from reality. The turbulent past decade has tested the British constitution like never before, and Brexit, the illegal proroguing of Parliament and the near death of Boris Johnson while in office have demonstrated the often misunderstood but crucial role the sovereign plays in ensuring stability in our political system.
  The king or queen holds a unique set of powers that enable them to act as the defender of our constitution, a duty they perform not through the active use of power but by constitutional authority. The mere threat of action by the sovereign is often all that is needed to get the political machine back on track and avoid crisis.
  Taking us on a fascinating journey through centuries of British political history, focusing on the monarch's powers to appoint and dismiss a Prime Minister, grant a dissolution of Parliament and refuse assent to legislation, On His Majesty's Service examines how past monarchs have avoided constitutional crisis and reveals the hidden hand of the monarchy in the smooth running of the state, shattering the accepted political truism that the king reigns but does not rule.
  These are the king's prerogative powers, and this is their story.

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  The Simpler Side of Buddhist...

  Kassapa Thera

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  This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 2 by Kassapa Thera, The Simpler Side of Buddhist Doctrine narrated by Jim Swift. The print edition can be found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. 1. The eBook of Bodhi Leaves No. 2 can be downloaded from the BPS website.
   
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  In the Holy Books are many sermons, long and short, full of advice to the average layman. Notable amongst these is the Sigālovāda Suttanta, known as “the Layman’s Vinaya” which details correct behaviour for the good layman. Excellent though all such sermons are, none can surpass the brief simple appeal of the words to Nakula’s parents, which advise the cultivation of four things: Saddhā, Virtue, Generosity and Wisdom.
   
  A striking thing in the Buddha-dhamma is that here we find naught of “Thou shalt” or “Thou shalt not.” When once it is realized that selfishness and self-indulgence cause all our woe, then a wise one strives for self mastery. Sīla is the mastery of speech and action. Of his own free will, the Buddhist “pledges to observe” this precept of virtue, and that. The minimum number of such precepts of virtue that the good Buddhist should observe is five: (1) I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from destroying the life of beings; (2) from taking things not given; (3) from sexual misconduct; (4) from false speech, and (5) from liquor that causes intoxication and heedlessness.
   
  
   
  The Buddhist has no impossible postulates; he tries to see, as his teacher taught, “things as they really are.” He looks at the world around him and sees that all, all is transitory there. He sees that what is transitory is bound to be sad. All that we love is passing away, and such parting from the loved is suffering.  ..."

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