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  Sophocles - A Very Short...

  Edith Hall

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  This Very Short Introduction introduces the life, work, and influence of one of the greatest dramatists of all time, Sophocles the Athenian. 
   
   
   
  Placing his plays within their historical context, and explaining the conventions of ancient Greek tragic theatre, Edith Hall spotlights their distinctive features—tight plots, titanic personalities, lucid style, sympathetic women, exquisite poetry, and stagecraft. This analysis is followed by an account of how and why Sophoclean dramas have survived to be read and widely performed into the twenty-first century.

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  James Montgomery - Abolitionist...

  Robert C. Conner

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  The first full biography of James Montgomery, who through his actions before and during the Civil War, contributed towards the abolition of slavery.James Montgomery was a leader of the free-state movement in pre-Civil War Kansas and Missouri, associated with its direct-action military wing. He then joined the Union Army and fought through most of the war.  A close associate and ally of other abolitionists including John Brown, Harriet Tubman, Colonels Thomas Wentworth Higginson and Robert G. Shaw, Montgomery led his African-American regiment along with Tubman and other civilians in the 1863 Combahee River raid, which freed almost 800 slaves from South Carolina plantations. He then commanded a brigade in the siege of Fort Wagner, near Charleston.  In 1864, still in brigade command, he fought at the Battle of Olustee in Florida, helping prevent the collapse and disintegration of Union General Truman Seymour’s army. Later that year he returned home and played a significant role in defeating Confederate General Sterling Price’s great raid, especially at the Battle of Westport.  This is the first published biography of Montgomery, who was and remains a controversial figure. It uncovers and deals honestly with his serious flaws, while debunking some wilder charges, and also bringing to light his considerable attributes and achievements. Montgomery’s life, from birth to death, is seen in the necessary perspective and clear delineation of the complex racial, political and military history of the Civil War era.

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  The Books of Adam and Eve - The...

  Various Ancient Writers, Tim...

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  What if the real story of Adam and Eve only began after Eden—revealing sorrow, struggle, and hope for humanity’s future? 
  The Books of Adam & Eve gathers ancient accounts once revered by early Jews and Christians but lost to time.  
  This audiobook brings their post-Eden journey to life: filled with angelic messages, divine trials, and prophecies of salvation. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	Life of Adam and Eve & Apocalypse of Moses – Parallel accounts of their exile, grief, and divine instruction 
  •	The Penitence of Adam and Eve – Epic tales of endurance, repentance, and satanic temptation 
  •	The Testament of Adam – Final teachings and prophecies from the first man to his children 
  •	Adamic Fragments – Forgotten medieval echoes of Adam’s mystical lore 
  Whether you're drawn to ancient spirituality or searching for deeper meaning in sacred origins, this audiobook offers a profound look at the mystical roots of humanity.

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  A Scene from the Ghetto of...

  Rainer Maria Rilke

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  René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke was born into a troubled marriage on the 4th December 1875 in Prague, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.  His mother, having previously lost a baby girl, would dress the young boy up in girl’s clothing.   
  Later his father dispatched him to a military academy at age 10 but after a miserable 5 years the young Rilke left due to illness and instead entered first Prague and then Munich and finally Berlin university to study art history, philosophy and literature. 
  His initial forays into literature was in poetry.  His intense, mystical and lyrical style was much admired and over time inspired many in succeeding generations.    
  His short prose collection ‘Stories of God’, written in an impassioned burst over several nights was published in 1900 and offers a beguiling view of much of Rilke’s influences and outlook.  
  The following year he married the pioneering sculptor and artist Clara Westhoff.  The union produced one child, a daughter Ruth.   
  He lived in Paris for most of the Century’s first decade where he mixed with many great minds of the time.  Although he continued to write he also worked as a secretary to the sculptor, Rodin.   
  It was only after they settled in Switzerland in 1919 that his writing output was in full flow.  Here he wrote profusely in both German and French, which included much on his previous travels, his left-wing sympathies, his religious and existential thoughts, all part of a unique and consummate style. 
  From 1923 on, Rilke increasingly struggled with his health which was now in constant decline and often spent time rehabilitating at a sanatorium.   
  Rainer Maria Rilke died of leukaemia on the 29th December 1926 in Montreux, Switzerland.  He was 51.

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  The Players’ Coach - Fifty Years...

  Tom Moore, Rick Stroud

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  Tom Moore is the greatest NFL assistant coach of all-time, though he humbly cites the talent and hard work of his players as the keys to his success. In The Players' Coach, the oldest active NFL coach chronicles the most exceptional players-first career in the history of professional football, talks football with his elite protégés and his underdog mentorees alike, and lays out the principles that helped him define the modern gridiron. 
   
   
   
  In an era of "systems" and "analytics," Moore maintains a refreshing focus on the "Jimmys and Joes"—constantly refining and augmenting players' individual talents and ability to read defenses, and building play-calling around the unique skills of his players. This book digs deep into Moore's one-on-one sessions with all-time NFL greats, untested rookies, and grizzled veterans seeking football knowledge and play-making prowess. 
   
   
   
  With Moore's coaching tips, leadership philosophy, and life lessons woven throughout,  
  The Players' Coach is a player-development masterclass. It is also an inspirational life story, from humble beginnings to becoming the quarterback for the University of Iowa, a college coaching career, and then to assistant-coach and offensive-coordinator roles in six different decades. This book is destined to be a football classic, a coaching Bible, and a must-listen on leadership.

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  Favor in Business - Inspiring...

  Saul Flores

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  In a world where success is predominately measured by how much money we have in the bank, the size of our financial portfolio, and how prestigious our lives are, there have been great American Entrepreneurs who have chosen to take the path less traveled – to be truly compassionate and giving. They risked judgement, ridicule, and their fortunes; but in doing so they realized they could never out give God. 
  Author Saul Flores Jr. Brilliantly depicts in this book, Favor in Business, the incredible and encouraging stories of men and women who define what giving truly looks like, From William Colgate of the Colgate-Palmolive empire to Mary Kay of Mary Kay Cosmetics, 12 unique stories compiled from in-depth research and Biblical Scriptures grace the pages of the book to educate and bring awareness to what it means to be anointed to succeed in business. Favor in Business is uplifting, inspiring, and thought provoking. It gives new light on what it truly means to have faith and prosper because of it.

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