Other books that might interest you

• 

  Kashmir - History of Its Causes...

  Kelly Mass

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Kashmir is the Indian subcontinent's northern most geographical area. It is quite different from the rest of India. And till the mid-nineteenth century, "Kashmir" only described the Kashmir Valley, which lies between the Great Mountain Ranges and the Pir Panjal Variety. Today, the word describes the Indian-controlled parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and also the Pakistani-controlled terrain of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Chinese-controlled areas of Aksai Chin and the Trans-Karakoram System. 
  The Kashmir area ended up being a crucial center of Hinduism and later Buddhism in the first centuries, while Kashmir Shaivism developed later, in the ninth century. This is why so many people attribute significant spiritual meaning to the area. It is no wonder, therefore, that some travelers go to this specific area for spiritual purposes. 
  In this book, we will explore the history of Kashmir, its significance, and the current circumstances.

  Show book

• 

  Royal Seals - Images of Power...

  Paul Dryburgh

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  “An intriguing look into the past through The National Archives . . . It offers a glimpse into the different seals of the monarchs, nobility, and clergy.” —Tudor Blogger 
   
  Royal Seals is an introduction to the seals of the kings and queens of England, Scotland and latterly the United Kingdom, as well as the Church and nobility. 
   
  Ranging from Medieval times to modern day, it uses images of impressive wax seals held at The National Archives to show the historical importance of these beautiful works of art. 
   
  Included are features on the great seals of famous monarchs like Richard III, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and twentieth-century monarchs, as well as insights on the role of seals in treaties and foreign policy. 
   
  With ecclesiastical seals and those of the nobility and lower orders included, this is a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated guide. 
   
  “It is actually very fascinating as the book looks at the different types of seal used by various monarchs and why the seal came into being. We read about some of the most notable monarchs such as Charles II, George IV, James I, Henry VIII and more. But what has to be the best part of this book produced in conjunction with The National Archives, is the high quality of the pictures, certainly fantastic and really do show off the book at its best.” —UK Historian 
   
  “The book should interest readers of Medieval Archaeology, providing a good introduction to the subject through what is undoubtedly an amazing national collection.” —Medieval Archaeology

  Show book

• 

  Emerson's Essays Volume 1

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  "Emerson's Essays" is a collection that showcases Ralph Waldo Emerson's profound influence on American thought and literature. With eloquence and a unique philosophical perspective, these essays delve into themes of self-reliance, individualism, and the beauty of nature. Emerson champions the inherent greatness of the individual and the importance of intuition in understanding the spiritual world. Through topics ranging from friendship to politics, he explores the interconnectedness of humanity and nature, urging readers to transcend the mundane and seek the extraordinary within. This seminal work is an enduring testament to Emerson's belief in the power of the individual spirit.

  Show book

• 

  Madness Under the Royal Palms -...

  Laurence Leamer

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  In March 1999, a Palm Beach matron and her socially ambitious husband invited the elite of the island for a dinner dance honoring Prince Edward. Among those dancing to the string orchestra that evening would be those accused of murder and spousal abuse, and others who would suffer fates both unseemly and unspeakable. Among the outer circle there would be murders, suicides, and fatal fires. There would be those who would rise from the dust of obscurity to the heights of wealth and those who would fall to oblivion and disgrace. 
   
  Thus begins Madness Under the Royal Palms. Leave it to Laurence Leamer, the bestselling author known for getting the inside story on his elusive subjects, to take us behind the walls of America's most exclusive enclave of wealth and privilege. Here Leamer tells a braided story involving a socialite determined to make it to the top of Palm Beach society, two infamous murders, and a powerful society reporter. As a backdrop, Leamer tells the story of the clash between old money and new, religion and status, and the love, lust, and fatal hatreds that determine the shape of a fiercely protected society. The cast of characters include trophy wives, trophy husbands, purported gigolos, glamorous widows, a pioneering gay couple, a wildly irreverent event planner, a sociopathic multimillionaire, and an elegant society queen. 
   
  For 100 years, Palm Beach has been a fantasyland nurtured by, and maintained for, the megawealthy. In the end, Leamer's tale of money, murder, and mad pretension reveals a darker strain. Uncovering that strain, the author writes, "turned into as fascinating, in some cases as shocking, and always as unexpected a journey as I have ever taken."

  Show book

• 

  Last Public Address

  Abraham Lincoln

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Abraham Lincoln saw many political changes during his time as president, few speeches regarding this were so impactful for their time than the last public address given by Abraham Lincoln in 1865. This address was given only two days after the surrender of Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army – an event that marked an effective end to the bloodshed of the Civil War. In the speech he calls to not forget what has just taken place and reinforces that the Union is the foundation of the United States. Finally, it calls for a unification of races after the abolishment of slavery, a notion which ultimately led to the untimely demise of the president.

  Show book

• 

  The Secretaries First Lesbian...

  Jenika Lovey

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  When a cute young woman starts a job in a typing pool, she quickly finds that it’s not the men in the office that she needs to worry about. 
  Tasked with returning typed letters to those who wrote them, she finds herself in the office of a female executive every day. The woman takes a shine to her with compliments and attention finally leading to more when the secretary is seduced into her first lesbian experience in the executive's office. 
  This story contains sex scenes and is suitable for adults only. All characters are fictional and are over 18 years old.

  Show book