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The Davey Dialogues - An Exploration of the Scientific Foundations of Human Culture

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Linking Science and Science History with Culture - Essential Science for the Non-scientist.The Davey Dialogues is an easy-to-understand history and background to key discoveries which have altered our perception of our universe and of ourselves, couched as a dialogue between the writer and a mysterious extra-terrestrial being with an agenda that may surprise you.The dialogues provide background on ... Read more

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Linking Science and Science History with Culture - Essential Science for the Non-scientist.The Davey Dialogues is an easy-to-understand history and background to key discoveries which have altered our perception of our universe and of ourselves, couched as a dialogue between the writer and a mysterious extra-terrestrial being with an agenda that may surprise you.The dialogues provide background on
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How the Irish Saved Civilization

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A book in the best tradition of popular history—the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. • The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift!Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A book in the best tradition of popular history—the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. • The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift!Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he
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Fingerprints of the Gods

The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization

by Graham Hancock ...

Could the story of mankind be far older than we have previously believed? Using tools as varied as archaeo-astronomy, geology, and computer analysis of ancient myths, Graham Hancock presents a compelling case to suggest that it is.Graham Hancock is featured in Ancient Apocalypse, a Netflix original docuseries.“A fancy piece of historical sleuthing . . . intriguing and entertaining and sturdy ... Read more

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Could the story of mankind be far older than we have previously believed? Using tools as varied as archaeo-astronomy, geology, and computer analysis of ancient myths, Graham Hancock presents a compelling case to suggest that it is.Graham Hancock is featured in Ancient Apocalypse, a Netflix original docuseries.“A fancy piece of historical sleuthing . . . intriguing and entertaining and sturdy
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The Social Life of Ink

Culture Wonder And Our Relationship With The Written Word

by Ted Bishop ...

A rich and imaginative discovery of how ink has shaped culture and why it is here to stayInk is so much a part of daily life that we take it for granted, yet its invention was as significant as the wheel. Ink not only recorded culture, it bought political power, divided peoples, and led to murderous rivalries. Ancient letters on a page were revered as divine light, and precious ink recipes were ... Read more

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A rich and imaginative discovery of how ink has shaped culture and why it is here to stayInk is so much a part of daily life that we take it for granted, yet its invention was as significant as the wheel. Ink not only recorded culture, it bought political power, divided peoples, and led to murderous rivalries. Ancient letters on a page were revered as divine light, and precious ink recipes were
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The History of Charles the First

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"History of Charles the First, The", authored by Jacob Abbott. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop ... Read more

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"History of Charles the First, The", authored by Jacob Abbott. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop
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Masters of the Word

How Media Shaped History from the Alphabet to the Internet

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A "riveting and thoroughly researched" history of language technology's effect on society across millennia—from Sumerian syntax to social media hashtags (Phil Lapsley).Writing was born thousands of years ago in Mesopotamia. Spreading to Sumer, and then Egypt, this revolutionary tool allowed rulers to extend their control far and wide, giving rise to the world's first empires. When Phoenician ... Read more

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A "riveting and thoroughly researched" history of language technology's effect on society across millennia—from Sumerian syntax to social media hashtags (Phil Lapsley).Writing was born thousands of years ago in Mesopotamia. Spreading to Sumer, and then Egypt, this revolutionary tool allowed rulers to extend their control far and wide, giving rise to the world's first empires. When Phoenician
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Genoa, 'La Superba'

The Rise and Fall of a Merchant Pirate Superpower

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Genoa has an incredible story to tell. It rose from an obscurity imposed by its harsh geography to become a merchant-pirate superpower that helped create the medieval world. It fought bitter battles with its great rival Venice and imprisoned Marco Polo, as the feuding city-states connected Europe to the glories of the East. It introduced the Black Death to Europe, led the fight against the Barbary ... Read more

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Genoa has an incredible story to tell. It rose from an obscurity imposed by its harsh geography to become a merchant-pirate superpower that helped create the medieval world. It fought bitter battles with its great rival Venice and imprisoned Marco Polo, as the feuding city-states connected Europe to the glories of the East. It introduced the Black Death to Europe, led the fight against the Barbary
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The History of Parthian Empire (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Iran's Silk Road superpower: from Arsaces I to Mithridates I, Parthia's rise between the Seleucids, Rome, and Han China

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The History of Parthian Empire presents a lucid nineteenth-century reconstruction of one of antiquity's most formidable yet elusive powers, tracing Parthia's rise from the Arsacid revolt against Seleucid rule to its long rivalry with Rome and eventual displacement by the Sassanids. Rawlinson writes in the grand narrative manner of Victorian classical historiography, combining political chronology, ... Read more

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The History of Parthian Empire presents a lucid nineteenth-century reconstruction of one of antiquity's most formidable yet elusive powers, tracing Parthia's rise from the Arsacid revolt against Seleucid rule to its long rivalry with Rome and eventual displacement by the Sassanids. Rawlinson writes in the grand narrative manner of Victorian classical historiography, combining political chronology,
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The God That Did Not Fail

How Religion Built and Sustains the West

by Robert Royal ...

Secular humanists and other progressives” have been predicting the demise of religion for the past 250 years. But they keep running into a problem: those who were supposed to be liberated by the secular gospel that God is Dead aren’t buying it. Except for some parts of western Europe and in countries culturally destroyed by Communism, secularization in the radical sense has not occurred.While it ... Read more

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Secular humanists and other progressives” have been predicting the demise of religion for the past 250 years. But they keep running into a problem: those who were supposed to be liberated by the secular gospel that God is Dead aren’t buying it. Except for some parts of western Europe and in countries culturally destroyed by Communism, secularization in the radical sense has not occurred.While it
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Decisive Moments of World War II: The Battle of Britain, Pearl Harbor, D-Day and the Manhattan Project

by Charles River Editors ...

*Comprehensively covers 4 key turning points in World War II.*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. *Includes an original introduction for each decisive moment.*Includes bibliographies for further reading. *Explains what went right and what went wrong for the combatants at Pearl Harbor, D-Day and the Battle of Britain. *Includes a Table of Contents. During World War II, the ... Read more

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*Comprehensively covers 4 key turning points in World War II.*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. *Includes an original introduction for each decisive moment.*Includes bibliographies for further reading. *Explains what went right and what went wrong for the combatants at Pearl Harbor, D-Day and the Battle of Britain. *Includes a Table of Contents. During World War II, the
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Beneath the Mask of Holiness

Thomas Merton and the Forbidden Love Affair that Set Him Free

by Mark Shaw ...

Spiritual writer Thomas Merton is the most influential American Catholic author of the twentieth century. Despite appearances to the contrary, in 1966 he was a troubled, lonely monk. Only when the suffering Merton fell madly in love with a student nurse, a forbidden, erotic affair condemned by the Catholic Church, would he discover whether his devotion to God was stronger than his dedication to ... Read more

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Spiritual writer Thomas Merton is the most influential American Catholic author of the twentieth century. Despite appearances to the contrary, in 1966 he was a troubled, lonely monk. Only when the suffering Merton fell madly in love with a student nurse, a forbidden, erotic affair condemned by the Catholic Church, would he discover whether his devotion to God was stronger than his dedication to
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Fergus

A Scottish Town By Birthright

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Pat Mestern, author of several earlier books and an ardent booster of her hometown, has produced an entertaining personal account of Fergus, while maintaining the historical perspective and utilizing the rich oral history of the area. Her lighter look at some of the characters and the escapades that add flavour to life in small-town Ontario make this a delightful read. Ghost stories and "the ... Read more

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Pat Mestern, author of several earlier books and an ardent booster of her hometown, has produced an entertaining personal account of Fergus, while maintaining the historical perspective and utilizing the rich oral history of the area. Her lighter look at some of the characters and the escapades that add flavour to life in small-town Ontario make this a delightful read. Ghost stories and "the
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