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  Edward II - The Unconventional King

  Kathryn Warner

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  He is one of the most reviled English kings in history. He drove his kingdom to the brink of civil war a dozen times in less than twenty years. He allowed his male lovers to rule the kingdom. He led a great army to the most ignominious military defeat in English history. His wife took a lover and invaded his kingdom, and he ended his reign wandering around Wales with a handful of followers, pursued by an army. He was the first king of England forced to abdicate his throne. Popular legend has it that he died screaming impaled on a red-hot poker, but in fact the time and place of his death are shrouded in mystery. His life reads like an Elizabethan tragedy, full of passionate doomed love, bloody revenge, jealousy, hatred, vindictiveness, and obsession. He was Edward II, and this book tells his story. Using almost exclusively fourteenth-century sources and Edward's own letters and speeches wherever possible, Kathryn Warner strips away the myths which have been created about him over the centuries, and provides a far more accurate and vivid picture of him than has previously been seen.

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  A Life In Letters

  Simone Weil, Marie-Noelle...

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  Now in the pantheon of great thinkers, Simone Weil (1909–1943) lived largely in the shadows, searching for her spiritual home while bearing witness to the violence that devastated Europe twice in her brief lifetime. The letters she wrote to her parents and brother from childhood onward chart her intellectual range as well as her itinerancy and ever-shifting preoccupations, revealing the singular personality at the heart of her brilliant essays. 
   
   
   
  The first complete collection of Weil's missives to her family, A Life in Letters offers new insight into her personal relationships and experiences. The letters abound with vivid illustrations of a life marked by wisdom as much as seeking. The daughter of a bourgeois Parisian Jewish family, Weil was a troublemaking idealist who preferred the company of miners and Russian exiles to that of her peers. An extraordinary scholar of history and politics, she ultimately found a home in Christian mysticism. 
   
   
   
  A Life in Letters depicts Simone Weil's thought taking shape amid political turmoil, as she describes her participation in the Spanish struggle against fascism and in the transatlantic resistance to the Nazis. An introduction and notes by Robert Chenavier contextualize the letters historically and intellectually, relating Weil's letters to her general body of writing.

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  Awaiting On You All The...

  Radha Krsna Das

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  "If there's a God, I want to see Him. It's pointless to believe in something without proof, and Krishna consciousness and meditation are methods where you can actually obtain God perception. In that way, you can see, hear and play with God. Perhaps this may sound weird, but God is really there next to you." 
   
  “"My life belongs to Lord Krishna now. I’m just the servant of Krishna. I’ve never been so humble in all my life, and I feel great!” 
  — George Harrison 
   
  Although George Harrison often insisted he was only a regular guy, there is quite a lot of evidence to the contrary. Throughout his often magical, turbulent, unlikely life, he selflessly raised millions for charity and still does via the good works of his charity, The Material World Foundation. Harrison was, too, the grandfather of world music, introducing audiences to be exquisite, ethereal complexity of both Indian music and the spiritually liberating Sanskrit mantras from the Vedic scriptures. Harrison was also instrumental in turning a global audience to ethical vegetarianism, reincarnation, and the Hare Krishna philosophy. 
   
  In this expansive collection, there are no journalists getting in the way of the purity of George’s expansive ideas and his carefully told personal history. Here is George Harrison truly in his own words, speaking across the waters of time to generations of dedicated fans still deeply moved by this simple man’s great music, philosophical importance, and well-deserved historical significance. 
   
  Here is then the absolutely perfect collection of George Harrison’s finest thoughts, recollections, and untold Beatles tales important to the collection of every fan. George Harrison MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles.

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  Discourse on Metaphysics

  Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

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  Embark on a philosophical journey into the depths of metaphysics with "Discourse on Metaphysics" by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this groundbreaking work, Leibniz explores fundamental questions about the nature of reality, existence, and the universe. 
  Through clear and concise discourse, Leibniz delves into the nature of substance, causality, and the existence of God, offering profound insights that continue to shape philosophical discourse to this day. As listeners delve into Leibniz's intricate arguments and thought-provoking ideas, they'll be challenged to reconsider their understanding of the world and their place within it. 
  Perfect for philosophy enthusiasts and students of metaphysics, "Discourse on Metaphysics" offers a stimulating exploration of some of the most profound questions ever asked by humanity. Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of metaphysical concepts or simply intrigued by the mysteries of existence, this audiobook provides a rewarding and enlightening experience. 
  So, if you're ready to engage with one of the greatest minds in philosophy, start listening to "Discourse on Metaphysics" today and embark on a journey of intellectual discovery and enlightenment.

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  Zebulon Pike: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  Given that Lewis and Clark remain so famous, it was inevitable that the other American explorers would be overlooked, particularly William Eaton, the hero of the Battle of Derna in the Barnaby Wars, and Zebulon Montgomery Pike, the explorer of the Mississippi. In the case of Pike, Orsi suggests that the explorer is overlooked and in some cases slighted due to what the expeditions did and did not accomplish. Eaton and Pike represented “the first wave of Manifest Destiny, expanding the republican principles of liberty and citizenship in the world.”[1] 
  	Contrasted to that patriotic sentiment are caveats and questions. The career of Zebulon Pike was “dominated by ambiguously motivated explorations of the American West.”[2] With the procurement of the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the nation, Pike had the full force of American authority at his disposal, and his travels through the Colorado Rockies into New Mexico pushed the boundaries between America and Spain. Captured by Spanish officials for illegal entry, he was finally released back into American custody after a year’s time with a volume of new information on Spanish territory, its economy, and its military configuration. This sparked a debate about whether the capture was planned by the American government itself. 
  	Pike’s return is still debated, as is his relationship with General James Wilkinson and Aaron Burr. The controversy is relevant to Burr’s alleged conspiracy to establish a competing empire in the American Southwest, or perhaps as a way of conquering Spanish America without involving the White House. Pike’s papers, confiscated by the Spanish, have complicated the search for the truth, and any evidence of his complicity remains confidential, in part because of the unpredictable explorer’s unpredictable demise.

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  20 Global Crime Files: True...

  Davidson David

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  20 Global Crime Files: True Stories of Murder, Mystery & Deception from around the world 
  What really happened to Jennifer Fairgate in that Oslo hotel room? Why did a family of four vanish into thin air in rural France? And what connects five young boys who disappeared into a Korean mountain—a mystery that took eleven years to unravel? 
  In 20 Global Crime Files, you'll journey across continents and decades to explore real murders and disappearances that have baffled investigators, shattered families, and haunted nations. From a woman mysteriously locked in a bag in London to a serial killer who confessed to murdering over three hundred girls in South America, these cases reveal the darker side of our world—the side where justice doesn't always prevail. 
  Written and performed by Davidson David, each story is crafted with the dramatic tension of a thriller while maintaining the authenticity of true crime investigation. You'll encounter brilliant codebreakers, Cold War espionage, brutal domestic violence, international manhunts, and psychological warfare. Some cases have been solved. Many remain cold. 
  These are stories of real victims and real families still seeking answers decades later. Stories that will make you question what you think you know about crime, justice, and human nature. Whether you're fascinated by unsolved murders, forensic mysteries, or the psychology behind criminal behavior, this collection delivers compelling narratives grounded in real events. 
  Perfect for true crime enthusiasts, mystery lovers, and anyone captivated by real-world enigmas that defy explanation.

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