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  KNOW ABOUT "Adi Shankaracharya"...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is small part of the introduction of the book: Welcome to the extraordinary journey through the life and legacy of one of India's greatest philosophers, theologians, and reformers - Adi Shankaracharya. In this book, we will explore the remarkable story of a man who, more than a millennium ago, left an indelible mark on Indian philosophy, spirituality, and culture. 
  Adi Shankaracharya, often referred to simply as Shankara, was a luminary of the 8th century CE. His teachings and profound insights into the nature of reality continue to influence countless minds, transcending the boundaries of time and geography. But who was Adi Shankaracharya, and why does his legacy endure? To answer these questions, we'll embark on a journey that takes us from his humble beginnings in the village of Kaladi to the far reaches of India and even to the sacred heights of Kailash. 
  We'll delve into the key events of his life, from his early education in the Vedic scriptures to his decision to renounce worldly life and become a monk. We'll follow him on his travels across the length and breadth of India as he spread his teachings, engaged in philosophical debates, and founded monastic institutions.

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  Summary of Stephanie Land’s Maid

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the main key ideas from Stephanie Land’s Maid 
    
  Stephanie Land worked for years as a maid simply to keep a roof over her daughter’s head. She chronicles her life as an overworked and underpaid American in Maid (2019), shedding light on the reality of what it is like to work for upper middle-class America. The work was physically and mentally grinding. Land faced verbal abuse and discrimination from people who looked down on her, while also dealing with domestic abuse. Yet she still fought for a better life, fueled by her immense love for her daughter Mia.

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  Back from Death's Doorstep - A...

  Benji Evans

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  This book is about faith and hope. The old-fashioned kind of faith we have almost forgotten. Benji Evans had only been married a few years when he began a long and dark path of illness. Most people would have given up but not Benji and his family. This journey is told through the eyes of Benji's wife, Davina his mother, sister as well as a great friend that is a doctor. Their community in rural Oklahoma prayed, helped, and refused to believe God would abandon Benji. You will see when the outlook was grim, God was there. Benji was on Death's Doorstep many times during his journey... But God! 
  Endorsement: 
  This is a wonderful true story of someone who is truly loved by so many. His fascinating journey navigating a difficult and life-threatening illness is a saga of faith, love, and devotion. He is paying back this love many times over through his work with the Oklahoma Blood Institute. His story will warm your heart. 
  -Ann McKennis, RN, CNOR(E), CORLN(E) The Woodlands, Texas. 
  About the Author: 
  Benji Evans is an author and business consultant who is committed to his work of advising new startup businesses. He is passionate about his relationship with family, friends, and God. Being a survivor of a life-threatening illness that required multiple blood transfusions, Benji is now an advocate for blood donors. He lives in Ponca City, Oklahoma with his wife, Davina, and enjoys hunting and fishing.

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  Isobel Kuhn - On the Roof of the...

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  As a fourteen-year-old intent on living a “modern” life, the last thing Isobel Kuhn wanted to grow up to be was a missionary. But as it turned out, this young agnostic’s life was redirected―from crisis and doubt to hope and strength. Convinced that God wanted her to preach the gospel as a China Inland missionary, Isobel bravely served among the Lisu people in remote mountainous regions of China and Thailand. After twenty years of ministry Isobel returned to the United States, writing stirring stories of faith and inspiring generations of readers (1901–1957).

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  JRR Tolkien: The True Story of...

  Liam Dale

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  There are some names that just fall off the tongue with the promise of great things, and John Ronald Reuel Tolkien is a perfect example. In his own lifetime this softly spoken, pipe smoking, tweed clad Oxford College Professor, the quintessential Englishman, caused a tremendous stir when he wrote first “The Hobbit” and then “The Lord of the Rings”. But Tolkien could never have guessed the impact his beloved books would continue to have on future generations of listeners, and since Peter Jackson’s wonderful 21st Century movie adaptations filmgoers and even computer gamers as well! Whether JRR would have approved of all this modern technology, is as you are about to discover, debatable. However, the adulation of millions of grateful fans might just have won him over. Most people could tell you that “The Lord of the Rings” was written by JRR Tolkien, but who the man behind the great epic was, few would even be able to hazard a guess. This is due in part to Tolkien’s very private nature and the fact that when he died, he was, quite simply, a pleasantly successful English author, no more, no less. Those who loved his books did so with a passion, but there were also plenty of dissenters. The huge cult status of “The Lord of the Rings” did not fully evolve until some years after Tolkien’s death and therefore there are few publicity pictures of him, and unlike J K Rowling, the world-famous author of the Harry Potter books, JRR Tolkien never became a celebrity. Now, unless your name’s Rip Van Winkle and you’ve been asleep for the last twenty years, even if you’ve never read “The Lord of the Rings” you’ll know it’s all about adventure with a capital “A”, on an incredible journey of discovery. With the people and places that inspired JRR to write such an incredible piece of fiction this will prove to be an equally enlightening pathway to travel, uncovering a real-life character way more complex than Hobbits, Orcs, Elves, Ents, Dwarves and Wizards put together!

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  Mysterious Entities -...

  John Harpoon

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  This book contains the following titles: 
  - The Swift Conquest: The rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party did not occur in isolation but was the culmination of a confluence of societal, economic, and political factors. Post-World War I Germany was a nation in turmoil, grappling with humiliation, economic devastation, and political instability. The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, placed the blame for the war squarely on Germany's shoulders, imposing severe reparations that crippled its economy. The German people, burdened by hyperinflation, unemployment, and poverty, became disillusioned with the democratic Weimar Republic, which they perceived as weak and ineffectual. 
  - The Most Enigmatic Woman in History: Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, remains one of the most enigmatic figures in history. For over two millennia, her name has conjured images of beauty, cunning, and power. Yet the true Cleopatra is shrouded in layers of myth, propaganda, and speculation. She was not merely a seductress as often portrayed but a scholar, a diplomat, and a leader who navigated a tumultuous era in ancient history with remarkable skill. 

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