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  Zhou Dynasty - Philosophy and...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Zhou Dynasty emerged as a dominant force in ancient China following the decline of the Shang Dynasty. Its rise was marked by strategic alliances, military conquests, and the introduction of the Mandate of Heaven, a concept that would define Chinese rulership for centuries. The Zhou people, originally a semi-nomadic tribe living in the Wei River Valley, gradually expanded their influence through diplomacy and warfare, positioning themselves as challengers to Shang authority.  
  King Wen of Zhou played a crucial role in laying the groundwork for the dynasty’s ascent. A respected leader known for his wisdom and virtue, he strengthened alliances with neighboring tribes and promoted administrative reforms that would later become the foundation of Zhou governance. However, it was his son, King Wu, who ultimately led the military campaign that overthrew the Shang. The decisive battle took place at Muye around 1046 BCE, where the Zhou army, though numerically inferior, defeated the Shang forces due to superior strategy and the defection of many Shang soldiers who had grown discontented with their rulers. 
  Following their victory, the Zhou established a new political order centered around the Mandate of Heaven. This doctrine asserted that the right to rule was granted by divine authority, but it was not absolute—rulers had to govern justly and maintain moral integrity to retain legitimacy. If they failed, they could be overthrown, as had been the case with the Shang. This belief not only justified the Zhou conquest but also set a precedent for the dynastic cycle in China.

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  Feng Shui - Decorating and...

  Kim Chow

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  The peaceful, balanced art of feng shui originates in China. In this book, the origin will be explained, as well as various applications to your interior design, the rooms in your home, and the harmony you cherish every day. You will learn, among other things:How to apply the colors and elements of feng shuiThe basic essence of the meaning and the ways to apply it into your life philosophyPractical tips for the bedroom, bathroom, office room, and business room by applying feng shuiExperiencing optimized space and more abundance in your everyday habitsDecorating tricks to get a better overall feeling wherever you move within your living spaceAnd much more! 
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  Author Phillip Depoy & Friends...

  Phillip DePoy

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  Hear a live performance of novelist Phillip DePoy, accompanied by Lee Nowell (girls) and Chris Kayser (Rumpled Man), performing "The Rumpled Man," an Appalachian original retelling of a Grimm's tale with a very surprising ending, and including songs and traditional music. 
   
  Phillip DePoy is the Edgar Award winning author of twenty-one novels and forty-three produced plays. An internationally reviewed performance artist, he was writer in residence for the Georgia Council for the Arts in the 1980s. As Composer in Residence for the Academy Theatre he wrote music for twenty-seven productions there. In the 1990s he was the Artistic Director of Theatrical Outfit, a professional, Equity theatre. Since then he has served as the director of several university theatre programs. He was awarded Georgia Author of the Year's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015. DePoy also holds an undergraduate degree in English literature and folklore, and a graduate degree in performance art.

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  Bangkok

  Caren Weiner Campbell

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  Bangkok by night draws its lifeblood from the realms of the steamy and the seamy. The capital of Thailand is world-famous for its innumerable massage parlours, yet at the same time the city is rich in historical treasures. Some of its Buddhist temples are more than 400 years old, and contrast strangely with Bangkok’s otherwise cutting-edge modernity. Its unique charm stems also from the winding presence of the  Chao Phraya river, a waterway that can hardly be seen due to the multitude of small vessels that ply up and down it daily carrying a vast horde of passengers and goods,  representing a cameo of the multiplicity of colours and styles that correspond to everyday life throughout Thailand.

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  A Rare Recording of Comedy Icon...

  George Carlin

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  George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author in a career that spanned from the 1960s to the 2000s. He was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, English, psychology, religion, and sociocultural criticism of American society. His "seven dirty words" routine was central to the 1978 United States Supreme Court case FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 5–4 decision affirmed the government's power to censor indecent material on public airwaves. Along with numerous other accolades, Carlin won five Grammy Awards and was nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards and two Daytime Emmy Awards. The following includes three television interviews from early in Carlin's career.

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  Become A Great Musician

  Stan Munslow

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  One tip...often that's all it takes to make you a better, wiser, more successful musician. Well, on this audio, you’re going to learn 300 of them! 300 sound bites: short, little practice tips and time-savers, kernels of wisdom, nuggets of inspiration, oodles of confidence-boosters, snippets of practical advice, and technique-boosting practice strategies any one of which could change your life. There are mini how-to’s that will help you to get the most from your practice sessions, a brief sentence or two that will make you a wiser, more worldly musician, and dozens of powerful and inspiring quotes from great men and women, musician and non-musician alike. This audio will offer you a lifetime of life-smarts that will help you in some way to become a better musician or vocalist, no matter what instrument you play, what style of music you enjoy, or what level you’re at!

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