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Publisher Annotation: The highly anticipated third novel in the This Woven Kingdom series, full of powerful magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi.
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Undoubtedly, reading the entire book is invaluable for anyone interested in Mount Kailash, its surrounding regions, and the spiritual and cultural significance it holds. Whether you plan to embark on a journey to Mount Kailash, seek to gain a deeper understanding of this sacred place, or simply wish to enjoy a vicarious travel experience, this book offers a comprehensive and immersive narrative.From the moment you land in Kathmandu, the book takes...
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Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to Japan
Get ready for a wild ride filled with belly-aching laughter, heart-pumping thrills, and off-the-charts unexpected adventures! Our hero sets out to conquer Japan with a list of things he wishes he knew before coming. But little does he know, that list is about to become obsolete, real fast.
Join him as he stumbles through the chaotic streets of Tokyo, accidentally joins a Kendo group, and realizes the beauty...
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In this volume, a group of distinguished scholars reinterpret concepts and canons of Islamic thought in Arab, Persian, South Asian, and Turkish traditions. They demonstrate that there is no unitary "Islamic" position on important issues of statecraft and governance. They recognize that Islam is a discursive site marked by silences, agreements, and animated controversies. Rigorous debates and profound disagreements among Muslim theologians, philosophers,...
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This is a concise guide to the Israel-Palestine conflict. There are many different, competing histories of the conflict, however, this book collects those which are based on the most considered historical research.
The book covers key events in chronological order, in each case examining the varied historical accounts and presenting the beliefs of key thinkers across the ideological spectrum, from Edward Said to Binyamin Netanyahu.
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Get the Summary of Ahed Tamimi and Dena Takruri's They Called Me a Lioness in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "They Called Me a Lioness" is a memoir by Ahed Tamimi, chronicling her life in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh, under the shadow of the Israeli settlement Halamish. The book details the history of the Palestinian struggle against Zionist ambitions and the establishment of Israel, which led to the displacement...
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"Lebanon: A Chronicle of Resilience" is an insightful exploration of Lebanon's tumultuous history, rich culture, and enduring spirit. From ancient civilizations to modern-day challenges, this book delves into the country's complex tapestry of conflicts, diversity, and resilience. Through vivid storytelling and historical analysis, it captures the struggles of Lebanon's people while highlighting their unwavering determination to overcome adversity....
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Embárcate en el viaje de tus sueños a uno de los destinos más exuberantes y culturalmente ricos del mundo. Esta guía completa es tu aliado perfecto para navegar por la increíble diversidad de Tailandia, ofreciéndote desde consejos expertos hasta profundas inmersiones en la cultura, gastronomía y maravillas naturales que esperan ser descubiertas.¿Por qué elegir esta guía?Consejos Prácticos y de Expertos: Aprovecha al máximo tu viaje con...
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From award-winning verse novelist Shari Green comes an unforgettable story of friendship, first love, and an impossible choice between integrity and duty, family and friends, all while fighting for a dream. Song of Freedom, Song of Dreams is a historical YA novel in verse that centers around a young pianist in East Germany trying to make sense of love, duty, and the pursuit of dreams during the unsettled months of protest that led to the fall of the...
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Ce livre pratique conçu pour les voyageurs qui souhaitent apprendre les bases de la langue hébraïque, il fournit des phrases utiles pour la communication quotidienne, des conseils pour la prononciation et l'utilisation de la grammaire. Vous serez en mesure de vous débrouiller facilement lors de votre voyage en Israël et de communiquer avec confiance avec les habitants locaux. Bienvenue ! ! ברוך הבא (barouch ha-ba!)
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Travel Tales: Nine Lives Travelersis a collection of very scary tales of close calls and great escapes in your travels.Nine Lives Travelers are people who could have easily lost one of their "nine lives" by not making it through a travel situation that should have claimed at least one of them, had things gone differently.This book is a collection of bad and fearful things that do occasionally happen to travelers despite their best efforts to avoid...
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Ce livre captivant plonge le lecteur au cœur d'Israël, une nation qui allie avec brio tradition et modernité. Découvrez une culture riche et diversifiée, influencée par les multiples héritages qui se sont entremêlés au fil des siècles. Explorez l'économie florissante et les avancées technologiques qui ont propulsé Israël au premier rang mondial de l'innovation. Plongez dans une gastronomie savoureuse, mêlant les saveurs méditerranéennes...
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Clash of Eagles: America's Forgotten Expedition to Ottoman Palestine chronicles an overlooked chapter of history, where a group of American explorers embarked on an ambitious and daring expedition to the heart of Ottoman Palestine in the 19th century. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the book unveils the remarkable journey of this diverse and intrepid team, shedding light on their encounters with local cultures, the challenges they...
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Ce livre explore l'histoire et la culture du Kibbutz Mashabei Sade, une communauté fondée en Israël en 1949. Il décrit les origines du kibboutz et la manière dont il a réussi à relever les défis de l'agriculture dans le désert. Le livre examine également la vie quotidienne dans le kibboutz, y compris la place de la femme et l'égalité des sexes, ainsi que la coopération et la concurrence avec d'autres kibboutzim. L'auteur explore également...
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History is not linear, the fabric of history is adorned with confusing and sometimes confounding patterns. Notwithstanding, throughout the ages, through myth, allegory, parables, iconography and symbolism, the fragmented remains of key aspects of true history have been perserved down to the present day. What is needed is an effort to weave these various threads into a coherent, prismatic tapestry, revealing the reconciled truth of global history....
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The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is trying to expand its diplomatic and financial ties while the majority of its citizens are tired of its cruel autocratic rule that has no care for its citizenry. Gail Rose Thompson who lived there in the 1970s during the reign of Shah Mohamed Reza Pahlavi working for the Imperial Court as the Shah's horse trainer, has many stories about life during those "Golden Years". She visited Iran in 2017 after...
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Igigi unrest leading to the Zu Incident was just a harbinger of other troubles to come-troubles inherent in long-term interplanetary missions, and female companionship was one of the significant problems.The problem was less acute with the Earth-stationed Anunnaki since they contained females from the first landing party (some named and assigned tasks in Enki's autobiography). In addition, a group of nurses led by their daughter of Anu was sent to...
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Situé sur la rive occidentale de la mer Morte, Ein Gedi est l'un des joyaux d'Israël. Cette oasis luxuriante est une attraction touristique populaire pour ses randonnées, ses sources naturelles, ses cascades, ses paysages époustouflants et ses sites historiques. Dans ce livre, nous allons explorer l'histoire fascinante et la beauté naturelle d'Ein Gedi, en abordant les sites les plus populaires, les randonnées les plus célèbres et les conseils...
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Bienvenue à Ashdod, une ville ctière dynamique située en Israël. Dans ce livre, vous découvrirez l'histoire fascinante de la ville, depuis ses origines antiques jusqu'à son développement moderne. Vous explorerez les quartiers pittoresques, les plages de sable fin, les restaurants locaux et les lieux de vie nocturne animés.Vous découvrirez également les sites historiques tels que le parc archéologique de Tel Ashdod, le musée Ad Halom et...
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