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  • A.D. 381

    Heretics, Pagans, and the Dawn of the Monotheistic State

    "A chronicle of one significant year in Christian history." — Kirkus ReviewsIn A.D. 381, Theodosius, emperor of the eastern Roman empire, issued a decree in which all his subjects were required to subscribe to a belief in the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This edict defined Christian orthodoxy and brought to an end a lively and wide-ranging debate about the nature of God; all other ... Read more

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  • The Horses of St. Mark's

    A Story of Triumph in Byzantium, Paris, and Venice

    The noted historian explores the mysterious origins and surprising adventures of four iconic bronze statues as they appear and reappear through the ages.In July 1798, a triumphant procession made its way through the streets of Paris. Echoing the parades of Roman emperors many years before, Napoleon Bonaparte was proudly displaying the spoils of his recent military adventures. There were animals ... Read more

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    Pioneers of Science Fiction Short Stories

    The Magnificent Possession, Youth, The Big Trip Up Yonder, The Last of the Masters, Tony and the Beetles, The Creatures That Time Forgot, The Monster Maker, Zero Hour, and Watchbird

    Unabridged

    7 hours 37 min

    Journey into the visionary worlds that shaped modern science fiction. *Pioneers of Science Fiction Short Stories* brings together groundbreaking tales from Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, and Robert Sheckley—stories that explore artificial intelligence, distant futures, space travel, and the fragile nature of humanity. This timeless collection captures the imagination, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Hyborian Tales of Robert E. Howard, The

    Stories Featuring Conan the Barbarian: A Witch Shall Be Born, Jewels of Gwahlur, Queen of the Black Coast, Shadows in Zamboula, The Devil In Iron and The Hyborian Age

    Unabridged

    8 hours 42 min

    The Hyborian Tales of Robert E. Howard is a definitive collection of sword-and-sorcery classics from the legendary creator of Conan the Barbarian, Robert E. Howard. Set in the brutal and myth-rich Hyborian Age, these stories blend savage action, dark magic, and lost civilizations into some of the most influential fantasy fiction ever written.This volume features six essential works that showcase ... Read more

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  • The Children of Athena

    Greek Intellectuals in the Age of Rome: 150 BC-400 AD

    A brilliant, fascinating portrait of the intellectual tradition of Greek writers and thinkers during the Age of Rome.In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic; sixty years later, when Athens and other Greek city-states rebelled against Rome, the Roman general Lucius Cornelius Sulla destroyed the city of Socrates and Plato, laying waste to the famous Academy where ... Read more

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  • The Closing of the Western Mind

    The Rise of Faith and the Fall of Reason

    A radical and powerful reappraisal of the impact of Constantine’s adoption of Christianity on the later Roman world, and on the subsequent development both of Christianity and of Western civilization.When the Emperor Contstantine converted to Christianity in 368 AD, he changed the course of European history in ways that continue to have repercussions to the present day. Adopting those aspects of ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

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    Philip K. Dick and Ray Bradbury Short Story Collection, The

    30 Science Fiction Short Stories

    Unabridged

    26 hours 8 min

    Explore two visionary masters of science fiction in The Philip K. Dick and Ray Bradbury Short Story Collection. This classic anthology brings together imaginative tales of strange futures, alien worlds, human fear, wonder, technology, and the mysteries of the mind. Perfect for fans of vintage science fiction, dystopian ideas, speculative adventure, and timeless short stories from two of the genre ... Read more

    $17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A New History of Early Christianity

    This stimulating history of early Christianity revisits the extraordinary birth of a world religion and gives a new slant on a familiar storyThe relevance of Christianity is as hotly contested today as it has ever been. A New History of Early Christianity shows how our current debates are rooted in the many controversies surrounding the birth of the religion and the earliest attempts to resolve ... Read more

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  • The Reopening of the Western Mind

    The Resurgence of Intellectual Life from the End of Antiquity to the Dawn of theEnlightenment

    A monumental and exhilarating history of European thought from the end of Antiquity to the beginning of the Enlightenment—500 to 1700 AD—tracing the arc of intellectual history as it evolved, setting the stage for the modern era. With more than 140 illustrations; 90 in full-color.Charles Freeman, lauded historical scholar and author of The Closing of the Western Mind (“A triumph”—The Times [London ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Holy Bones, Holy Dust

    How Relics Shaped the History of Medieval Europe

    A richly textured history spanning a thousand years of holy relics across EuropeRelics were everywhere in medieval society. Saintly morsels such as bones, hair, teeth, blood, milk, and clothes, and items like the Crown of Thorns, coveted by Louis IX of France, were thought to bring the believer closer to the saint, who might intercede with God on his or her behalf. In the first comprehensive ... Read more

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  • Buddhism: My Recovery From Borderline Personality Disorder Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Plain and Simple Guide to Buddhist Philosophy Including Zen Teachings, Tibetan Buddhism, and Mindfulness Meditation)

    Many people hear the word "buddhism" and they think it is a religion. However, a person of any religion can bring buddhist principles into their life without giving up their religious beliefs.Buddhism is a simple and practical philosophy, practiced by more than 300 million people worldwide, that can make your life better and help you find inner peace and happiness. Buddhism is a way of living your ... Read more

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