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Uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt in Egyptian Mythology for Beginners: 5 Short Stories of Ancient Gods and Underworld Legends—a captivating, beginner-friendly journey into the sacred myths that shaped one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. Drawing directly from authentic sources like the Pyramid Texts, Book of the Dead, and temple inscriptions, this audiobook faithfully retells the core legends of Egypt's gods, goddesses, and the mystical realm beyond death.

Lo spirito di un luogo è fatto dalle persone che lo abitano, dalle storie che si intersecano nelle sue strade. E questo vale in modo particolare per la Palestina, custode di passaggi storici epocali e teatro di una delle più dolorose pagine di storia contemporanea. Francesca Albanese, la Relatrice speciale ONU sul territorio palestinese occupato, una delle persone più competenti e autorevoli sullo status giuridico e sulla situazione dei palestinesi - amata (o odiata) in tutto il mondo per l'integrità e la passione con cui si batte in favore dei diritti di un popolo troppo a lungo vessato - qui ci offre storie che intrecciano informazioni, riflessioni, emozioni e vicende intime.

In this moving memoir of growing up Gaza with a hunger for freedom and a passionate attachment to the places she calls home, journalist, writer, and activist, Alghoul recounts her lifelong resistance to religious fanaticism, state sponsored violence, and all forms of repression and subjugation. Offering an intimate look into life, politics, and survival in Gaza in recent years, Alghoul's A Rebel in Gaza offers listeners a nuanced and singular perspective on the current conflict.

De vijfjarige Milad Salama is met zijn klas op schoolreisje naar een speelparadijs vlak bij Jeruzalem als de schoolbus in botsing komt met een vrachtwagen en in brand vliegt. De Palestijn Abed raakt verstrikt in een bureaucratisch doolhof. Hij bevindt zich aan de verkeerde kant van de muur, heeft niet het vereiste identiteitsbewijs om de militaire controleposten te passeren en kan Jeruzalem niet in. Hij heeft geen idee waar zijn zoon is.

This book delves into the Amarna letters, a significant collection of diplomatic communications inscribed on clay tablets during the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt, specifically in the mid-14th century BC. These letters, discovered at el-Amarna—once known as Akhetaten and established by Pharaoh Akhenaten—offer invaluable insights into the interactions between Egyptian officials and their counterparts in Canaan and Amurru. Uniquely, they are composed not in Egyptian hieroglyphs but in cuneiform script, primarily Akkadian, which reflects a blend of local linguistic influences known as ...

The Eye of Horus, also known by its ancient Egyptian names Udjat or Wedjat, stands as one of the most iconic, deeply rooted, and universally recognized symbols of Egyptian mythology. Its profound veneration, originating millennia ago, remarkably persists even into contemporary times, testament to its enduring power and significance. This emblem transcends a simple graphic representation; it embodies a complex and sophisticated synthesis that seamlessly integrates principles of magical protection with intricate arithmetic concepts. At its very essence, the Eye of Horus evokes powerful themes...

This book presents a comprehensive and pragmatic blueprint for resolving the Ukraine-Russia conflict and achieving lasting peace in the region. At its core is a six-part formula: an immediate ceasefire; deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in occupied territories; a UN-organized referendum to let local populations decide their political future; total withdrawal of Russian and Ukrainian forces from contested regions before the vote; binding commitments from both Putin and Zelensky to honor the results; and a formal pledge from Ukraine not to join NATO, addressing Russia's key security concern.