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  True Knights Templars - Secrets...

  John Harpoon

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  The Knights Templar have captivated the imagination of historians, writers, and conspiracy theorists for centuries. Founded in the early 12th century, this powerful and mysterious order of warrior monks played a significant role in medieval Europe and the Crusades. While their military strength was formidable, the Templars’ influence extended far beyond the battlefield, reaching into politics, finance, and even the cultural identity of Europe. Their legacy continues to inspire fascination and debate.  
  The origins of the Knights Templar trace back to the aftermath of the First Crusade when Christian forces recaptured Jerusalem. Amidst the unstable region, a group of knights led by Hugues de Payens pledged to protect Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. These knights adopted strict vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, dedicating their lives to both spiritual devotion and military service. With the support of the influential Bernard of Clairvaux, the Templars gained recognition from the Catholic Church, receiving papal backing and exemption from local laws.  
  Over the following two centuries, the Knights Templar grew into a powerful institution. They established a network of fortresses across Europe and the Middle East, serving as both military outposts and financial hubs. The Templars became known for their innovations in banking, offering secure ways for pilgrims and nobles to transfer funds across vast distances. This financial prowess allowed them to accumulate significant wealth, making them indispensable to monarchs and rulers across Europe. 

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  Franz Kafka: A short biography -...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Franz Kafka, literary giant and enigmatic person: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  The Book of Memory - How We...

  Mark Rowlands

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  A brilliant journey through the nature of memory, helping us understand how what is lost—and what is remembered—shapes who we are.In this revelatory and intimate exploration of the way memory works, Mark Rowlands, author of The Philosopher and the Wolf, reveals how memories aren’t fixed. They soften and consolidate—and are distorted—each time we revisit them, even those memories most deeply ingrained. The way we call on memory is closer to a "negotiation with the past."From episodic memories like "shining islands in dark waters" and forgotten "Rilkean" memories that underpin our personalities and essential style to the memories we might hold that have been authored by others close to us, The Book of Memory draws on philosophical argument, a range of writers and thinkers, the latest neurological research, and psychology experiments to chart how memories are made, lost and remembered, with important consequences for how we understand ourselves.

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  The Kybalion - The lips of...

  Three Initiates

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  Step into the world of Hermetic philosophy with 'The Kybalion', an audiobook that explores the timeless wisdom of the ancient Hermetic masters. Written in the early 20th century, 'The Kybalion' remains one of the most influential works on the Hermetic philosophy, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, the workings of the universe, and the human experience. 
  Narrated by the talented Thomas Blackwood, this audiobook is part of 'The Sound of Wisdom' series by The Sounding Page, a collection of audiobooks that explores the world's spiritual and philosophical traditions. In 'The Kybalion', Blackwood brings the text to life with his skillful and insightful narration, guiding listeners through the complex teachings of the Hermetic philosophy with clarity and precision. 
  Through 'The Kybalion', listeners will discover the seven principles of Hermetic philosophy, which include the principle of mentalism, the principle of correspondence, the principle of vibration, and the principle of polarity, among others. These principles offer a powerful framework for understanding the workings of the universe, and for cultivating a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in our lives. 
  Whether you are new to Hermetic philosophy or a seasoned practitioner, 'The Kybalion' offers a profound and transformative listening experience, inviting you to explore the deeper truths of the universe and uncover the wisdom that lies within us all. 
  So join us on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth, and discover the timeless wisdom of Hermetic philosophy with 'The Kybalion', part of 'The Sound of Wisdom' series by The Sounding Page.

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  Hollowed Out - Why the Economy...

  David Madland

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  For the past several decades, politicians and economists thought that high levels of inequality were good for the economy. But because America’s middle class is now so weak, the US economy suffers from the kinds of problems that plague less-developed countries. As Hollowed Out explains, to have strong, sustainable growth, the economy needs to work for everyone and expand from the middle out. This new thinking has the potential to supplant trickle-down economics—the theory that was so wrong about inequality and our economy—and shape economic policymaking for generations. 
    
  "The director of economic policy at the Center for American Progress argues that it is time to mount a political challenge to the economic theories—namely, supply-side, or trickle-down economics—that have provided cover for the unparalleled growth in inequality over the past three decades. … A dramatic and clearly delineated outline of 'how the stage has been set for transformative political conflict.'"—Kirkus

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  The Sky Is Not the Limit -...

  Alessandro Gili

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  Space is a contested domain for its very nature and today it is evidently becoming an increasingly important enabler of economic and military power. An increasing number of actors, infrastructures and technologies deployed in space also raises concerns for safety and security, especially in cyberspace. Many countries are striving to achieve space capabilities and autonomous access to space, and this is
  having a tremendous geopolitical impact, especially since space is emerging as an increasingly critical military and strategic domain. The development of the new space economy, which is increasingly involving the private sector and many industrial actors and services, will also be a game changer for the international economy. The space race likewise implies disruptive technologies that could contribute massively to the energy and digital transitions, accelerating solutions that could benefit humanity. A new international governance system for space is therefore needed urgently, considering that the current rules are no longer able to respond to a sector evolving at such a rapid pace. Which actors are leading the race? Which economic sectors could benefit the most and what could the new space economy mean for the world? How is space emerging as a military domain against a backdrop of increasing international tensions? What would a new system of global governance for space look like?

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