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Of all the great cities in the world, few personify their country like New York City. As America's largest city and best known immigration gateway into the country, NYC represents the beauty, diversity, and sheer strength of the United States, a global financial center that has enticed people chasing the "American Dream" for centuries.

At one point in antiquity, the Achaemenid Persian Empire was the largest empire the world had ever seen, but aside from its role in the Greco-Persian Wars and its collapse at the hands of Alexander the Great, it has been mostly overlooked. When it has been studied, the historical sources have mostly been Greek, the very people the Persians sought to conquer. Needless to say, their versions were biased.

Immerse yourself in Rockefeller's journey through American industry. Join the adventure as you delve into an era marked by unprecedented change, economic transformations, and the rise of corporate America. Witness the evolution of a visionary leader whose legacy continues to influence the business world to this day.

The objective reality of this world is solely produced by the human imagination, in which all things exist. I hope to teach you how to subjectively appropriate that which already exists in you, and turn it into an objective fact. Your life is nothing more than the out picturing of your imaginal activity, for your imagination fulfills itself in what your life becomes.

A controversial figure in his time, Andrew Carnegie was seen as a self-made man who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the wealthiest individuals of his era. However, others viewed him as an exploitative figure. The reality is, Andrew Carnegie led a remarkable life marked by rags-to-riches success in business. The "Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie" is a reflective account of the industrialist's life, providing insights into his journey from a penniless Scottish immigrant to one of America's wealthiest men.

World War I, also known in its time as the “Great War” or the “War to End all Wars”, was an unprecedented holocaust in terms of its sheer scale. It saw millions of soldiers do battle in brutal assaults of attrition which dragged on for months with little to no respite...The Battle of the Somme: The History and Legacy of World War I’s Biggest Battle analyzes one of the Great War’s most important conflicts, and how it was emblematic of the stalemate that came from new technology and trench warfare. You will learn about the Battle of the Somme like never before.

When the San Francisco ferry called Martinez collides with another ship in the fog and sinks, Humphrey Van Weyden, an intellectual and well-known literary critic, is one of the “lucky” survivors, set adrift in the Bay. He is eventually found by "Wolf" Larsen, the brutal and cynical sea captain of a seal-hunting schooner called the Ghost.

As a gripping adventure story, The Call of the Wild is a legendary American fiction novel by Jack London. Republished for the modern listener, this audiobook captures the vivid imagery and compelling prose that solidified London’s reputation as a literary legend, allowing listeners to enjoy this timeless story in an all-new light.

I first critiqued Ken Wilber on his misunderstanding of evolution back in 1996, right after his book A Brief History of Everything was published. It has now been 18 years and if anything, Wilber has become even more firmly entrenched in his new brand of creationism, which ironically mimics much of what Christian fundamentalists object to about Darwinianism.

Would you like to explore the world of Forex trading but don't know where to start? That's why you have to buy this audiobook: This audiobook contains all the information you need to help you approach the world of trading in the best way. Thanks to the content of this manual, you will learn to interpret market trends and generate profits thanks to proven and successful trading strategies.

Greed, lust for power, and ruthless ambition are what drive Richard Grant. All he needs is the Big G to consolidate his hold on the territory. Only his cousin Harry Grant, the legitimate heir, stands in the way. When Harry guns down the hired killers sent on Richard’s orders, a crooked sheriff and a bent judge make sure Harry ends up in prison. Life is tough for the young cowboy, but he survives, only to face, on his release from prison, more assassins sent to make sure he never returns home to claim his inheritance.

Do you feel like your candle spell-casting is not as strong as it could be? Do you feel like your fire spells aren't as fast and effective as they could be? Fire magic can be extremely powerful but use the wrong techniques and your fire spell will be as useless as a glass hammer which means you may even do more harm than good to yourself! When it comes to Wicca Candle Magic, knowledge of how to adapt your spells to you is key and this book will focus on this aspect to strengthen your spells and spell-casting abilities altogether.

The Mesozoic Era, which lasted from about 252 to 66 million years ago, is divided into three periods, the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. During this era, one type of life came to dominate the planet more completely and for a longer period than had been seen before or since; this was the Age of Reptiles. Beginning in the Triassic but especially in the Jurassic period, reptiles came to dominate the oceans, the land and even the skies.

Throughout the history of warfare, the practice of placing blame on innocent parties in order to justify attacking them has been a constant feature. In the 20th century, this practice began to be commonly referred to as a “false flag” operation. The essence of a false flag scenario is that it is conducted by one party or government and “made to appear as though another party sponsored it".

Tragically, the Cherokee is one of America’s best-known tribes due to the trials and tribulations they suffered by being forcibly moved west along the “Trail of Tears”, but that overlooks the contributions they made to American society well before the 19th century. Despite all of the hostilities and the Trail of Tears, the Cherokee ultimately became the first people of non-European descent to become US citizens en masse, and today, the Cherokee Nation is the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States, boasting over 300,000 members.

The enduring image of World War I is of men stuck in muddy trenches, and of vast armies deadlocked in a fight neither could win. It was a war of barbed wire, poison gas, and horrific losses as officers led their troops on mass charges across No Man’s Land and into a hail of bullets...The armies at the beginning of the war moved quickly through the land, but the First Battle of the Marne devolved into a bloody pitched battle that led to the construction of trenches after the Germans retreated, blocked in their pursuit of Paris.

If you feel trapped, stuck in a rut, or in any way disheartened by the path your life has taken, then this audiobook is for you. It contains every lesson, shortcut, and mind hack I’ve found on my quest for freedom, broken down into practical lessons and simple steps that literally anyone can follow.

Hinduism originated in India, the land of diverse ethnicity and culture, and is the oldest known religion in the world, with its history reportedly dating back as far as 6500 BCE. Amidst the diversity, Hindus try to promote peace and universality of shared beliefs. Diversity and communal unity, irrespective of faith, also apply to their religious practices. Outlined in this insightful audiobook are the common beliefs, rituals, holidays, and the overarching concepts of the Hindu religion.

John Quincy Adams: The Often Ignored Sixth President of the United States tracks the life and times of John Quincy Adams from boyhood until his death. John Quincy was the first case of the son of a president of the United States taking office after the father. In many ways, the two President Adams were similar in temperament and in performance. Neither understood politics; neither had the common touch. Both of them were scholars, and in another era might have made a career of teaching or research.

Are you struggling to write your book? Wondering where or how to start or trying to work out what to write about? Every writer has had this experience at one time or another, but when things start getting in the way of you expressing yourself and crafting your best writing, then something needs to be done. The goal of this book is to teach you how to get into the “flow state” to aid in your writing endeavors, how to write in a compelling manner for your audience, and the importance of planning. Different techniques will be introduced which will help you unravel your inner talents.