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A Comprehensive Guide to Bhagavad-gita With Literal Translation

"Widely revered as a work of spiritual and philosophic genius, Bhagavad-gītā excels in providing reasonable, satisfying responses to life’s biggest issues: Who am I? Why do I exist? What is the universe? What is God? This Comprehensive Guide, with its systematic analysis of major Gītā themes, provides a unique companion for beginners, advanced students and mature scholars alike. With encyclopedic knowledge and an insider’s grasp of the text, the author guides us in simple elegant prose to the very heart of the Gītā’s sublime conclusions."

Howard J. Resnick (h.D.Goswami) (Author), Howard J. Resnick (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Analectas

"“Al ver a una persona virtuosa piensa en igualarla; al ver a una persona no virtuosa reflexiona sobre ti mismo.” Confucio. SABIDURIA ORIENTAL MILENARIA. Las Analectas, 'Lún Yǔ' (论语), son una colección de enseñanzas, dichos y pensamientos del filósofo chino Confucio (551-479 a.C.) y sus discípulos. Esta obra, compilada por sus seguidores después de su muerte, es una de las fuentes más importantes de la filosofía confuciana y ha ejercido una profunda influencia en la cultura y la sociedad chinas durante más de dos milenios. Las Analectas se dividen en 20 capítulos, cada uno de los cuales contiene una serie de aforismos y diálogos breves que abordan diversos temas, como la ética, la política, la moralidad, la educación y el comportamiento humano. Confucio expone su visión sobre cómo las personas deben comportarse en la vida diaria, cómo deben gobernar los líderes y cómo se debe cultivar la virtud personal. Uno de los principios centrales en las Analectas es el concepto de benevolencia, humanidad o bondad. Confucio enfatiza esta como la virtud suprema que debe guiar las acciones y relaciones humanas. Las Analectas también abordan la importancia de la educación y el aprendizaje continuo. Confucio creía que el conocimiento y la automejora eran esenciales para el desarrollo personal y para el buen gobierno. Las Analectas de Confucio son una obra fundamental que recoge los principios y enseñanzas de uno de los filósofos más influyentes de la historia. A través de sus aforismos y diálogos, Confucio ofrece una guía para vivir una vida virtuosa, promover la justicia y gobernar con sabiduría y benevolencia."

Confucio (Author), José Peña Coto (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Mitología de la India: Un acercamiento fascinante a los mitos, dioses, y diosas de la In

"Desde la creación del universo hasta guerras celestiales y la reencarnación, la mitología de la India aborda enigmáticos cuentos ancestrales, creación y espiritualidad. La mitología india no es una simple cuestión del pasado. Los festivales contemporáneos, celebraciones, cultos, música, bailes, poesía, películas y televisión pueden representar o incluir aspectos de la mitología india. También es un tema de interés para aquellos que la estudian o la practican. La mitología india va más allá de las historias de la creación. Este libro le hará familiarizarse con los dioses y diosas que dieron forma al mundo, así como con historias épicas de dificultades, lucha y conflictos. La mitología trata de explicar los orígenes del universo y profundiza en el entendimiento de la creación del tiempo, la materia y la propia vida. ¿Son los humanos producto de la luz infundida por Brahma? ¿El universo nació a partir de un huevo dorado? ¿Puede la raza humana rastrear su linaje hasta un solo hombre? Este libro ofrece una guía completa de los acontecimientos que dan forma a la mitología india. Si lee este libro, descubrirá lo siguiente: - Historias de la creación del universo - La creación de la materia, la vida y el tiempo - La forma en que los tres componentes del universo interactúan para mantener el balance - Algunos de los mayores dioses de la mitología hindú, incluyendo los tres dioses del Trimurti - El papel de la gran diosa en la creación y la manutención del universo, y sus métodos para superar desafíos - Los diversos avatares y encarnaciones de los dioses y diosas de la mitología hindú - Historias del Mahabharata y el Ramayana, que hablan de fuerza de carácter, resiliencia y esperanza - ¡Y mucho más! ¡Suba y dele ya al botón de “añadir a la cesta” para saber más sobre la mitología india!"

Billy Wellman (Author), Carlos Verne (Narrator)

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[Russian] - Краткая история Китая

"Китай на протяжении тысячелетий влиял на военные стратегии, торговые отношения, эстетику, философию и кулинарные традиции различных стран по всему миру, при этом китайская история противоречива как ни одна другая. И при всей противоречивости ей свойственны определенные закономерности, знание которых позволяет составить целостное впечатление о Китае с его безграничным человеческим, культурным и экономическим потенциалом. Желая поделиться своими глубокими знаниями о прошлом и настоящем Китая и своей любовью к этой стране с заинтересованным читателем, Линда Джейвин мастерски собирает замысловатые пазлы китайской истории, иллюстрируя рассказ рисунками, фотографиями, схемами и картами. Автор делает важные обобщения и дает прогнозы относительно того, что ждет Китай в обозримом будущем и как это может отразиться на судьбе всей планеты. «Столкнувшись с необходимостью выбирать между ключевыми фигурами, экономическими и социальными процессами, военной историей, эстетическими и интеллектуальными течениями, я выбираю... всё. Я выделяю темы, события и личностей, которые, как мне кажется, проливают свет на суть своего времени, на развитие китайской цивилизации и государственности. Я не упоминаю всех многочисленных императоров, мятежников, мыслителей, художников, чудаков, изобретателей, политиков и поэтов. Я познакомлю вас с некоторыми из самых интересных и влиятельных людей и, насколько это возможно в такой небольшой книге, позволю им самим рассказать о себе. Я приведу цитаты из работ древних историков, современных политиков, поэтов и сатириков. Китай очень многообразен, и это сложное многообразие — часть его величия». (Линда Джейвин)"

линда джейвин (Author), михаил росляков (Narrator)

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The Japanese Spirit (Unabridged)

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Embark on a captivating exploration of the essence of Japan with Yoshisaburo Okakura's 'The Japanese Spirit.' This audiobook peels back the layers of a unique culture, delving into its philosophy, art, and traditions. Listen as Okakura illuminates the core values that have shaped Japan for centuries. Perhaps you'll discover the secret behind Japan's enduring sense of beauty, its deep respect for nature, or the profound influence of Zen Buddhism. 'The Japanese Spirit' is an immersive journey for anyone seeking to understand the soul of this fascinating nation."

Yoshisaburo Okakura (Author), Digital Voice Matt G (Narrator)

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Massacre in the Clouds: An American Atrocity and the Erasure of History

"In this "forensic, unflinching, devastating work of historical recovery" (Sathnam Sanghera), Bud Dajo-an American atrocity bigger than Wounded Knee or My Lai, yet today largely forgotten-is revealed, thanks to the rediscovery of a single photograph. In March 1906, American soldiers on the island of Jolo in the southern Philippines surrounded and killed 1000 local men, women, and children, known as Moros, on top of an extinct volcano. The so-called 'Battle of Bud Dajo' was hailed as a triumph over an implacable band of dangerous savages, a "brilliant feat of arms" according to President Theodore Roosevelt. Some contemporaries, including W.E.B. Du Bois and Mark Twain, saw the massacre for what it was, but they were the exception and the U.S. military authorities successfully managed to bury the story. Despite the fact that the slaughter of Moros had been captured on camera, the memory of the massacre soon disappeared from the historical record. In Massacre in the Clouds, Kim A. Wagner meticulously recovers the history of a forgotten atrocity and the remarkable photograph that exposed its grim logic. His vivid, unsparing account of the massacre-which claimed hundreds more lives than Wounded Knee and My Lai combined-reveals the extent to which practices of colonial warfare and violence, derived from European imperialism, were fully embraced by Americans with catastrophic results. "

Kim A. Wagner (Author), Robert Petkoff (Narrator)

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A Gentleman from Japan: The Untold Story of an Incredible Journey from Asia to Queen Elizabeth’s Cou

"An incredible sea story that turns the Age of Exploration on its head, following the first Japanese man to set foot on North America and England. On November 12, 1588, five young Asian men-led by a twenty-one-year-old called Christopher-traveled up the River Thames to meet Queen Elizabeth I. Christopher's epic sea voyage had spanned from Japan, via the Philippines, New Spain (Mexico), Java and Southern Africa. On the way, he had already become the first recorded Japanese person in North America. Now Christopher was the first ever Japanese visitor to England, and no other would leave such a legacy for centuries to come. The story of Christopher is almost utterly forgotten and has never been fully told before. A Gentleman from Japan is a fast-paced, historical narrative of adventure, cross-cultural endeavor, intellectual exchange, perseverance, espionage and conflict in the Age of Exploration."

Thomas Lockley (Author), Gary Furlong (Narrator)

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The Struggle for Taiwan: A History

"Brought to you by Penguin. In the overwhelming chaos across Asia at the end of the Second World War, one relatively minor issue was the future of the Japanese colony of Taiwan, a large island some one hundred miles off the coast of Fujian. Handed to the Kuomintang-ruled Republic of China, in 1949 it suddenly became the focus of global attention as a random cross-section of defeated nationalists, including President Chiang Kai-shek, fled there from Mao's triumphant Communist forces. The Struggle for Taiwan is a balanced and convincing account of the sequence of events that has left Taiwan for generations as a political anomaly, with issues around its status and future continuing to threaten war. With deepening democratization, Taiwan further goads Beijing, remaining functionally independent from China even as Xi Jinping clamours for unification. This invaluable book allows readers to understand the complex story of this unique place and its role in international relations. With its striking economic dynamism and commitment to democracy, can Taiwan continue - as Hong Kong once did - to thrive, or will China conquer it? And will the world be able to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait or will it stumble into war? ©2024 Sulmaan Wasif Khan (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Sulmaan Wasif Khan (Author), Austin Yang (Narrator)

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Breaking the Mold: India's Untraveled Path to Prosperity

"This audiobook narrated by Homer Todiwala charts the new path for economic development that India must create The whole world has a stake in India's future, and that future hinges on whether India can develop its economy and deliver for its population—now the world's largest—while staying democratic. India's economy has overtaken the United Kingdom's to become the fifth-largest in the world, but it is still only one-fifth the size of China's, and India's economic growth is too slow to provide jobs for millions of its ambitious youth. Blocking India's current path are intense global competition in low-skilled manufacturing, increasing protectionism and automation, and the country's majoritarian streak in politics. In Breaking the Mold, Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba show why and how India needs to blaze a new path if it's to succeed. India diverged long ago from the standard development model, the one followed by China—from agriculture to low-skilled manufacturing, then high-skilled manufacturing and, finally, services—by leapfrogging intermediate steps. India must not turn back now. Rajan and Lamba explain how India can accelerate growth by prioritizing human capital, expanding opportunities in high-skilled services, encouraging entrepreneurship, and strengthening rather than weakening its democratic traditions. It can chart a path based on ideas and creativity even at its early stage of development. Filled with vivid examples and written with incisive candor, Breaking the Mold shows how India can break free of the stumbling blocks of the past and embrace the enormous possibilities of the future."

Raghuram G. Rajan, Rohit Lamba (Author), Homer Todiwala (Narrator)

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Xi Jinping: Emperor of the Red Dragon

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. 'Xi Jinping: Emperor of the Red Dragon' is an incisive and comprehensive exploration of the life and reign of Xi Jinping, one of the most consequential leaders in modern Chinese history. This meticulously researched book delves deep into Xi's journey from his humble beginnings to his ascension as the paramount leader of China, offering readers a unique blend of biographical details and in-depth analysis of his policy decisions and their impacts on China and the world. Structured over several chapters, the book begins with Xi's early years, exploring his family background, education, and the formative experiences that shaped his ideological and political development. As it progresses, the narrative traces Xi's steady rise through the ranks of the Communist Party, highlighting his strategic acumen and the key alliances that propelled him to the pinnacle of Chinese politics. A major focus of the book is Xi's leadership style, characterized by a centralization of power and a significant cult of personality—elements that have marked a significant departure from his predecessors' approaches. The chapters dedicated to 'Xi Jinping Thought' explore how his philosophy has been enshrined into the Party's doctrine, influencing every aspect of Chinese life, from education and culture to economic policy and military strategy. Economic reforms under Xi's rule are scrutinized, particularly his push for technological independence and the challenges of balancing rapid economic growth with environmental sustainability and social equity. The book also addresses his ambitious international strategies, including the Belt and Road Initiative, and his maneuvers in global geopolitics, like the complicated relationships with the United States, Europe, and neighboring Asian countries."

Daniel D. Lee (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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The Sikh Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Origins, Battles, and Legacy of the 19th-Century Anglo-Sik

"Uncover the Saga of the Sikh Empire and Its Last Stand against the British Raj In this audiobook, the astonishing chronicle of the Sikh Empire unfolds, revealing a story of valor, resilience, and the fierce clash of empires. This audiobook is a portal to a bygone era, where the Sikh Army, hailed as the most formidable Indian force the British ever encountered, carved a 200,000-square-mile empire in the heart of the Punjab. Embark on a Journey Through Time - Witness the birth of the Sikh faith through the divine visions of Guru Nanak and how it evolved into a warrior creed under the guidance of the gurus. - Marvel at the strategic prowess of Ranjit Singh, the one-eyed lion of the Punjab, who rose to forge a formidable Sikh Empire after inheriting a kingdom at the age of twelve. - Explore the tumultuous aftermath of Ranjit Singh’s demise and how it led to a treacherous power struggle and the army’s fateful confrontation with the British. In this audiobook: - Unravel the tale of Ranjit Singh’s youngest queen, the beautiful daughter of the palace dog keeper, and how she became a powerful and able regent for her infant son, the last maharaja of the Punjab. - Discover how Irish General Gough led the British forces in India to victory over the Sikhs and why his statue was blown up by the Irish Republican Army a century later. - Relive the strategic brilliance and tragic betrayal within the Sikh ranks. - Experience the fury of the Sikh artillery and the heart-wrenching separation of Maharani Jind Kaur from her son. - Follow the odyssey of the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond from Ranjit Singh’s vault to the hands of British conquerors. Click the “add to cart” button now, and embark on an unforgettable journey into the past. Your exploration of these remarkable wars awaits!"

Captivating History (Author), Jason Zenobia (Narrator)

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History of the Sikhs: A Captivating Guide to the Origins of Sikhism in India, the Sikh Empire, Colon

"Embark on an enlightening journey and explore the resilient spirit and profound legacy of the Sikhs. Through engaging storytelling and detailed analysis, this work offers a comprehensive look into the remarkable history of Sikhism, from its origins in the fertile lands of India to its spread across the globe. Here’s what's included: - Unveil the Birth of Sikhism: Discover the roots of this world religion, its foundational beliefs, and how it emerged in the complex tapestry of Indian society. - Witness the Struggle for Survival: Delve into the dark times of persecution under the Mughals and the unyielding courage of the Sikhs in the face of adversity. - From Ashes to Empire: Trace the rise of the Sikh Empire, its golden age, and its eventual fall, painting a picture of an era defined by valiant leadership and formidable challenges. - Against All Odds: Learn about the Sikhs’ heroic confrontations with the British Empire, showcasing their strategic prowess and bravery. - Warriors of World Wars: Discover the significant contributions of Sikh soldiers in WWI and WWII, highlighting their bravery and dedication on the global stage. - The Turmoil of Partition: Understand the heart-wrenching bloodshed and massacres during the partition of India, a pivotal moment that reshaped lives and borders. - Struggle for Independence: Gain insights into the contemporary fight for independence, reflecting the ongoing spirit of resilience within the Sikh community. - Global Diaspora: Explore the widespread Sikh communities around the world, illustrating their influence and integration into diverse societies. Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about the Sikhs today!"

Captivating History (Author), Jason Zenobia (Narrator)

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