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  Languages of the Ancient Near...

  Editors Charles River

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  Perhaps not surprisingly given how advanced they were in comparison to contemporaries, the Egyptians invented one of the first writing systems ever, and for centuries, people thought these ancient texts held some sort of secret, be it aliens, advanced technology lost to the world, or mystical cures for all of the world’s ills. Even the ancient Egyptians saw their writing systems as full of mystery and hidden knowledge - according to Egyptian mythology, writing was invented by the ibis-headed god Thoth, the most intellectual of the gods.  
  	Along with Egypt, the cultural and geographic region known as Mesopotamia was home to some of the world’s earliest civilizations and also the first known form of writing, cuneiform. Many different ethnic groups vied for power in ancient Mesopotamia over the course of antiquity, spanning about 3,000 years, and many of them spoke different languages. Despite these differences, the people in Mesopotamia shared many cultural attributes, including similar religious practices, a common art and architecture style, and a shared use of the cuneiform script. The languages spoken by the peoples of Mesopotamia were as diverse as the many ethnic groups, but as those groups asserted their military, economic, and cultural power over the other groups, two languages became dominant in the region: Sumerian and Akkadian.  
  	The greatest irony of the lack of primary source information about the Phoenicians is that their language and writing happened to be the most influential in antiquity, a byproduct of their voyages and colonization, which spread their language across the Mediterranean. It was the forerunner to the Greek alphabet, from which the Latin alphabet was directly derived, and thus most of the written languages of the modern West. 

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  111 divorce affirmations

  Melissa Jones

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  Divorce can be one of the most challenging things a person can face. Affirmations can be helpful in your recovery process by resetting your thoughts and your mindset and help you to deal with negative emotions associated with your divorce.Practicing daily affirmations is simple, yet it can be very effective.This book contains 111 affirmations that will help you to heal and nurture your emotions, lift your spirit, create optimism and give you hope during this difficult and challenging period of your life. Learn to take your power back, improve your self-esteem, and come back even stronger than before.©2023 Melissa Jones (P)2023 Melissa Jones

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  Commando Medics in the Falkland War

  Malcolm Hazell

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  This is a unique account of the Falkland War, told by former Commando Medic, Malcolm Hazell, who led a team of 39 men, initially at Ajax Bay, and subsequently at Teal Inlet where they were alongside members of the Special Boat Service (SBS) and the Commandos specialist Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre (M&AW Cadre). 
  Detailed accounts are given of the facilities the medical team provided at both locations, and the largely untold military role Teal Inlet played in defeating the Argentine Forces. Above all this is a graphic account of the war, and its many battles, including Naval gunfire support provided by destroyers and frigates, and the damage and losses resulting both ashore and afloat. Having written the account, shocking anomalies regarding fatalities from both sides of the conflict are uncovered and remain unresolved. 
  Malcolm Hazell's medical team played a full part in the reception and treatment of around two-thirds of all the casualties treated ashore, ably supported at Ajax Bay by both Royal Navy and Parachute surgical teams; but at Teal Inlet they depended on just one surgeon and a handful of other medics to manage an operating table. When weather conditions deteriorated as the war reached its climax, the team at Teal Inlet were the sole receiving medical facility, placing an unimaginable strain on the facility, much of which was under canvas. Argentine and British fatalities were also being flown back to the facility - something that has proven highly controversial and contentious as the author has sought to clarify anomalies he identified in 2020, only to be met with denials and silence. 
  This is not just a medics story however, and the reader is given a full understanding of the tactical situation throughout the account, on a day-by-day, blow-by-blow basis. 'Commando Medics in the Falkland War' provides a complete insight into almost every aspect of this brutal war.

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  Meeting of Minds - Volume XII

  Steve Allen

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  By " assembling" some of the most fascinating figures in world history, Meeting of Minds provided a groundbreaking opportunity for audiences to be exposed to ideas by way of a medium not normally known for its intellectual vigor. Portrayed by actors, panelists engage in stimulating round-table discussions that were conducted like any other talk show but featured prominent influencers from bygone generations— not just philosophers and politicians, but poets, playwrights, and presidents. From activists and artists to international leaders— both famous and infamous— these conversations are unfailingly witty, thought-provoking, and genuinely entertaining.
  An innovative series, Meeting of Minds remains one of the most delightful ways of gaining historical perspective ever devised, and these original soundtrack recordings capture the intellectual and spirited debates of the episodes hosted by Steve Allen. The panelists featured in this volume are Oliver Cromwell, the only ruler of England who was neither a king nor a queen, Daniel O'Connell— "The great Irish Liberator"— and Catherine the Great, empress of Russia for thirty years, describes her lifelong passion for her adopted country— and refuses to apologize for her more notorious passions. Though all three of these giants suffered ignominious treatment in death, their dramatic interactions offer an exciting climax to this intellectually stimulating series.

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  Selflessness - The Altruistic Heart

  Esther Jameson

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  Selflessness is a concept that transcends simple acts of kindness and touches on the very core of what it means to live in a community. It is the quality of being more concerned with the needs and well-being of others than with one’s own desires or ambitions. At its heart, selflessness is about recognizing the interconnectedness of humanity and acting in ways that foster compassion, understanding, and support among individuals. This chapter explores the many dimensions of selflessness, from its philosophical roots to its everyday manifestations in the lives of those who choose to put others first. 
  Historically, selflessness has been celebrated in various cultures and traditions. Many religious and spiritual teachings emphasize the importance of altruistic behavior, often framing it as a path to personal growth and enlightenment. In these traditions, selflessness is not merely a moral duty but a transformative journey that leads to a deeper connection with the universe and with fellow human beings. The idea that one can find fulfillment through acts of service rather than the pursuit of personal gain is a recurring theme in texts and teachings from around the world. 
  In a more modern context, selflessness is understood as both an individual virtue and a social necessity. In today’s fast-paced, competitive society, the act of prioritizing others can sometimes be seen as counterintuitive. However, when individuals choose to put aside their own interests for the benefit of others, they contribute to a more compassionate and resilient community. Whether it is through small gestures of kindness or significant sacrifices made in times of crisis, the impact of selflessness is profound. It can inspire trust, build stronger relationships, and create a ripple effect that encourages further acts of altruism.

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  Lifehouse - Taking Care of...

  Adam Greenfield

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  How to reclaim power in a time of perpetual crisis 
   
   
   
  We are living through a Long Emergency: a near-continuous train of pandemics, heatwaves, droughts, resource wars, and other climate-driven disasters. In Lifehouse, Adam Greenfield asks what might happen if the tactics and networks of care that spring up in response to these times might be brought together in a single, coherent way of life? 
   
   
   
  Using examples from the Black Panthers' "survival programs," the astonishingly effective Occupy Sandy disaster-relief effort, and the neighborhood-based mutual aid groups that sustained many during COVID lockdowns to the large-scale, self-organized polities of municipalist Spain and Kurdish Rojava, Greenfield argues for rethinking local power as a bulwark against despair—a way to discover and develop the individual and collective capacities that have gone underutilized during all the long years of late capitalism, and a means for thriving in the face of impending catastrophe.

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