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  Facing the Future - Four Essays...

  Bhikkhu Bodhi

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  This is a Pariyatti audiobook of four essays from the book Facing the Future: Four Essays on the Social Relevance of Buddhism by Bhikkhu Bodhi, narrated by Shelina Hetherington.
  
  A Buddhist Social Ethic for the New Century
  A Buddhist Approach to Economic and Social Development
  The Changing Face of Buddhism
  Sangha at the Crossroads
  
   
  Excerpt:If we use the Buddha’s teachings as a lens to examine the corporate economic system and its offshoot, the consumerist culture, we will see that it is ultimately detrimental to the well-being of both its masters and servants alike. Drawing upon the tools of Buddhist analysis, let us briefly sketch the inner dynamics of this system. We see in the first instance that such a social order is founded upon ignorance or delusion (avijjā, moha), namely, the supposition that material wealth and consumption are the criteria of the good life. According to the Buddhist texts, when ignorance infiltrates our cognitive systems it issues in a series of “distortions” (vipallāsa) which infect our perception (saññā), thinking (citta), and views (diṭṭhi). The Buddha mentions four such distortions: the notions that the impermanent is permanent, that the painful (or suffering) is pleasant, that the insubstantial is a self, and that the unbeautiful is beautiful. At the most basic level we perceive things by way of these distortions; when these distorted perceptions are taken up for reflection, we start thinking in terms of them; and finally, under the combined influence of distorted perception and thought, we adopt views—that is, beliefs, doctrines, and ideologies—that affirm the mistaken notions of permanence, pleasure, selfhood, and beauty.

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  Egyptian Mythology for Kids:...

  Billy Wellman

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  Let’s travel back in time to learn about ancient Egyptian mythology! 
  Egyptian myths tell of gods who created and ruled over the lands of Egypt and the Nile. These gods ruled the sun, the moon, and the stars. They protected the souls of the dead as they traveled through the underworld. They rewarded the good and punished the evil. Some gods had a human form, and some had the bodies of humans and the heads of animals. Each of them has a story to tell. 
  Their stories can still be seen on the walls of tombs and pyramids. Museums around the world are filled with ancient Egyptian treasures and statues. 
  In this audiobook, you’ll be introduced to Ra, who created the world. Meet Osiris, the god of the dead. Learn about his wife, Isis, the goddess of magic and life. Each chapter is filled with exciting information about how these gods and goddesses influenced the ancient Egyptians’ lives. Each chapter also offers fun facts of these amazing deities. 
  So, let’s dive into Egyptian mythology and learn the answers to questions such asWhy did some Egyptian gods have human bodies and animal heads?What was the Great Sphinx, and why was it built?Why did Geb, the god of the earth, have green skin?What happened when Ra traveled to the underworld?Why did the ancient Egyptians fear the Eye of Ra?Is there really a Book of the Dead?Why was the Nile River so important to the Egyptians? 
  Every chapter ends with an activity that will test your knowledge of what you’ve read. Best of all, this book is told in a kid-friendly way. Let’s get started and explore the world of Egyptian myths, mighty shape-shifting gods and goddesses, and the afterlife! 
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  40 Interview Icebergs and How to...

  Michael Heath

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  40 Interview Icebergs will help you to be more successful in interviews and get the job that you really want. So many people go for interviews and sail along merrily before steering straight into the iceberg that sinks their application there and then. Some icebergs are obvious; some less so. But isn't it nice to know what they are? You'll find 8 'Iceberg Zones' in this book: All are deadly. That's why Michael Heath has approached recruitment and HR professionals around the world and simply asked them the question, “What are the most common errors that someone might make that would stop you from hiring them?” This book lists the 40 most common reasons - the icebergs that all too often send a job application to the ocean floor. But to know that an iceberg is on the horizon is not enough. How do you get round it? That's why each section has several tips which will help you steer a course to the safety of your port or destination: The job you really want.

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  Jane Austen - The Biography and...

  Kelly Mass

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  Jane Austen is well-known for some famous books, among which the popular “Pride and Prejudice.” As an author in the early 1800s, many people may envision pretty dresses and fancy demeanor, but the reality of her life included some hardships as well that may not be so obvious by reading her novels. 
  In this comprehensive guide, we shed more light on her situation, her road to success, her family life, and the trials she faced in a time when the culture was very different. The roles of men and women, the interaction between parents and children, and the economic situation can be unimaginable for us if we don’t try to expose enough details and paint a detailed picture of that era in history. 
  Jane’s literature has made a serious impact on today’s book market, the movie industry, and so much more. Let’s slide back the curtain and reveal the making of a talented, now-famous author!

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  Narcissistic Abuse Recovery...

  Rowena Spring

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  Do you want to overcome toxic relationships, discover the right steps on how to manage narcissists and emerge a stronger and happier individual? 
  Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Guide is your complete guide on how to recover from emotionally abusive and toxic relationships with narcissists and toxic people. It is a progressive step by step guide designed to help people going through abusive relationships to effectively manage, break free, heal and recover from the negative episodes in their lives. 
  This book will help you recognize the abuse, understand the situation, break free from it and how to start discovering yourself again through altering your mindset, increasing your self esteem and ending all negative thoughts. 
  Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Guide will include:9 Steps Abuse Recovery Program: Progressive step by step recovery program so you can recover and heal at your own pace and situation16 Proven Signs To Recognize A Narcissist: Discover how to recognize narcissists using the proven signs so you can effectively prevent or manage your situation4 Common Mistakes You Must Avoid When Setting Boundaries: Stop making these mistakes if you wish to set up proper boundaries so you can focus on your own self discovery and healing5 Strategies To Repair Your Self-Esteem: Use these proven strategies that will help you gain back your self esteem so you can feel better about yourself again 
  Narcissistic abuse recovery guide will help you get started on your path to recovery through the step by step abuse recovery program. You deserve to live a life full of positivity, happiness and aspirations. Break free from this negative episode in your life and start living the life you truly deserve to. 
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  Small but Important Riots - The...

  Robert F. O’Neill

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  June 1863. The American Civil War was two years old, and the U.S. Army in Virginia was in chaos. Reeling after the recent defeat at Chancellorsville, the Federals, especially the Cavalry Corps, scrambled to regroup. Confederate general Robert E. Lee seized the moment to launch a second invasion of the North. At this critical moment, the much-maligned Federal cavalry stepped to center stage. 
   
   
   
  Small but Important Riots is a tactical study of fighting from June 17 to 22, 1863, at Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville, placed within the strategic context of the Gettysburg campaign. It is based on Robert O'Neill's thirty years of research and access to previously unpublished documents, which reveal startling new information. 
   
   
   
  Since the fighting in Loudoun Valley of Virginia ended in June 1863, one perspective has prevailed—that Brigadier General Alfred Pleasonton, who commanded the Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac, disobeyed orders. According to published records, Pleasonton's superiors, including President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, and army commander Joseph Hooker, ordered Pleasonton to search for General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia during a critical stage of the Gettysburg campaign, and Pleasonton ignored their orders. Recently discovered documents prove otherwise.

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