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An examination of ancient Macedonian culture, from its earliest known references to the arrival of the Romans, reveals that the Greeks’ northern neighbors played an integral role in the development of Hellenic civilization. Although many of the traditional Greeks may not have considered the Macedonians to be fellow Hellenes at first, they were forced to accept them due to the Macedonian's superior military strength.

They say that one is subjected to a sobering sample of what can only be described as an existential crisis when traversing the golden and seemingly infinite terrain of the Sahara Desert. If one climbed any of the countless sand dunes and twirled around in a place, particularly under the starlit sky, they would scarcely be able to tell east from west without a compass, for there would be nothing but dizzying carpets of indistinguishable sand hills unfurling into the distant horizon.

The Mojave Desert: The History and Legacy of North America’s Most Famous Desert explores the development of the Mojave from its formative years to the heterogeneous tract of land it is today. It also examines the native tribes who inhabited it and their complex relationships with the foreign explorers who traversed their territories. The book also dives into the desert's literal golden era and takes a tour through the desert's fabled Death Valley.

Being the complex individuals that we (women) are, some men find it difficult enticing and titillating their female partner. While you may desire your partner with the intensity of a thousand super novae, how do you stoke even a fraction of that sense of desire in her? With more than a handful of tips and tricks on navigating the twisting path towards getting your partner on board to culminate your sexual desires, this book will teach you exactly which buttons to push - and how to push them.

Whatever your reasons to begin meditation, this audiobook will prove invaluable by guiding you through the different forms and stages of meditation. This audiobook explains the science behind meditation, how you can persevere through challenges, and how to schedule your sessions. It also teaches you how to improve your breathing and posture and thereby ultimately perform meditation successfully.

In 1798, an initial review of France’s naval forces had led Napoleon to conclude his navy could not hope to outfight the power of the Royal Navy, which had been the dominant naval power for centuries, so he was forced to look elsewhere. After months of planning, Napoleon crafted a scheme to attack and conquer Egypt, denying the British easy access to their colonies in India, with the ultimate goal of linking up with the Sultan Tipoo in India itself and defeating the British in the field there.

Deciding whether or not to declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be a complicated decision, involving the careful balance of many factors. Despite some obvious setbacks, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is sometimes the right move to make, as long as you're aware of the implications and fully understand the procedure involved. Discover all the ins-and-outs of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in this easy-to-understand guide.

When you find you are intolerant or allergic to a certain food - but you're just not sure which one - the elimination diet comes to the rescue. In this audiobook, we will examine the elimination diet process in greater detail and also take a look at common food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances so you can build your own plan to identify exactly which food isn't getting along with your body.

Napoleon Bonaparte’s Invasion of the Levant: The History and Legacy of the French Campaign in Syria chronicles one of the French leader’s most forgotten campaigns. You will learn about the French invasion of the Levant like never before.

From the gold inlaid floors of a high-class casino in Macau to the windswept winter hills of Kurdistan, from the snow-covered top of Pike’s Peak to the halls of government in Washington D.C., evil men with evil plans create an ominous plot to topple the newly created Republic of Texas and incite civil war between Texas and America. Only a handful of freedom-loving patriots stands between the looming destruction of liberty and self-rule in Texas as a sinister cabal of rogue US political leaders and members of the Chinese underworld threaten to corner and control the global oil market.

The Quest to Christ is the first edition of the series and joins two siblings raised Buddhist, Yui and Mei, escaping from Chinese-invaded Tibet. They face death-defying winter storms in the mountains of India in a tribulation-filled journey to find God; meet a wonderful missionary; conquer their fears; and learn about salvation through Jesus Christ. The series also teaches how to ask God for forgiveness, how to repent or turn away from sin, and how to pray in Jesus' name as well as how to accurately practice Bible-based Christian meditation day and night.

The tips mentioned in this book will turn a novice into an expert writer. Follow all the secrets of goal setting, maintaining focus, and motivation using affirmations and learn the art to journal writing mastery.... Writing a journal will help you to unleash all the negativity from within you and cleanse your soul.

In an age where even the motives of Gandhi and Mother Teresa are questioned by the cynical and they are at times vilified as “frauds,” one would be hard-pressed to find a rational argument against the untouchable character of Mister Rogers. When one does happen upon such an abnormality, the public is quick to defend the gentle soul. “It takes a special kind of scum to hate Mister Rogers,” reads the top comment on the aforementioned video, posted by user Sergei Ivanovich Mosin. The video has been picked apart by multiple journalists from the likes of Huffington Post.

Heimdallr: The Origins and History of the Norse God Who Keeps Watch for Ragnarök examines the stories about the legendary and enigmatic Norse deity.

The Curie name is without question a household name in the world of science, and even those unfamiliar with radiation have heard of Marie, the matriarch of the prodigious family, and the multiple glass ceilings she shattered with her literally radioactive findings. While this recognition is certainly well-deserved, many have neglected to acknowledge the momentous contributions made by her colleague and husband, Pierre.

The tens of millions who perished in the First World War – not to mention the horrendous turmoil that culminated in the outbreak of its successor – understandably marred the conception of the first decades of the 20th century. However, during that time, unparalleled minds from all over the globe unsnarled age-old mysteries and perfected prevailing theories, conjuring up wave after wave of breakthroughs that catapulted the world of science to unprecedented heights.

Aging widower Russ Lanaker knows he doesn't know his neighbors - but when he finds out one of them was witness to, and career expert on, the strange UFO phenomenon known as the Phoenix Lights, he realizes that's a situation he'd like to change. What follows is an odyssey out of his air-conditioned comfort zone, through the sun-baked Arizona suburbs, and onto the franchise-lined (and not-so-great) American road. In an existential style reminiscent of Don DeLillo, but with the humor and heart of a Coen Brothers film, Alex Higley takes us along as Russ strikes out in search of knowledge.

George Washington, the first President of the United States, warned against the formation of political parties, but it did not take long for American politicians to ignore him and draw a line in the sand regarding the power of the federal government and that of the individual states. That said, the line ebbed away among the bloodshed of the War of 1812, and until the election of 1828, American politics experienced the so-called Era of Good Feelings, during which Americans took heed of Washington’s words and set aside party lines for a supposed new era of political cooperation.

Ever since the human mind developed the capacity for thought, people have pondered not just the meaning of life, but the genesis of the world, the universe, and all the natural marvels and precious forms of life within it. To this day, all of these intricate subjects continue to be matters of great contention, and they are often best encapsulated in the debate between creationism and evolution. The kindler of this impassioned existential dispute, of course, is none other than Charles Darwin, who himself devised the term "creationists".

This book is about the space we all have in the now of our lives that we live and love day to day as we travel through it to find what we have never lost in that complete isness that comes upon us suddenly sometimes when we least expect it but is so welcomed and reached for and so wished for when. This is my story of Zazen....