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Attempt to Uproot Sunni-Arab Influence: A Geo-Strategic Analysis of the Western, Israeli & Iranian Quest for Domination

Joseph A. Kechichian

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In the aftermath of popular uprisings that unleashed the quest for freedom, Arab governments...

JW Library Sign Language

Reference and Education

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JW LIBRARY SIGN LANGUAGE is an official app produced by Jehovah's Witnesses. It downloads,...

Islamic dua – Daily Duas ,Tasbeeh, 40 Rabbana, Azkar from Holy Quran and Hadith

Reference and Education

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Islamic Dua – Daily Dua is an app that helps you know, learn, remember and rehearse Islamic Duas...

iTranslate Voice Lite

Travel and Reference

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Instantly speak over 40 languages. Can you imagine talking into your phone in one language and...

Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Naïve. Super in Books

Aug 27, 2017

Naïve. Super

Erlend Loe | 2005 | Fiction & Poetry

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Can't empathise with main character, seems a bit pointless

This is one of those random quirky Scandinavian books that leaves you scratching your head, asking what was the real point of it. The book called "Super naive" pretty much sums up the main character, a 25-year-old university dropout who is contemplating the meaning of life. He seems to have some difficulty grasping his existence and time, coping by playing ball and using a hammering toy to stay calm. I felt his sense of privilege made him slightly irritating, jetsetting, buying cars on a whim - you can't really sympathise with his plight, he just seems like a layabout. But I think he had some underlying mental health issue that was never explored. There could be a translation issue causing it to lose its original tone.

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MaryAnn (14 KP) rated God's Book of Proverbs: Biblical Wisdom Arranged by Topic in Books

Mar 5, 2019

God's Book of Proverbs is the book of Proverbs arranged topically all in one little book which allows the reader quick access to look up and apply the knowledge and insights of the scripture.

There is also an article "Connecting Wisdom to Jesus" by Trevin Wax explaining how Jesus is the source where our wisdom comes from. The reader will also find an article on how to read the Proverbs.

The scriptures in God's Book of Proverbs is in the Christian Standard text (CSB); which is easy to read and understandable, and stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning. This is my preferred translation.

This book would be very useful for those sharing God's word, for writing messages, for Bible study and personal reference. Small and light enough to carry with you where ever you go.

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Dominique Marie (7 KP) rated The Karamazov Brothers in Books

Nov 28, 2018

Back to the Classics Reading Challenge 2017
Category: Russian Classic

This book took me a little while to get into, but once I got through the first few chapters, I was hooked! This is a long, philosophically dense book, but do not let that deter you. It is anything, but boring, and it will make you think. The main conflict in the novel is Faith vs Doubt. The characters are so dynamic that I believed they were real people. Definitely take your time reading this one. I read it in two months, and there is so much to it that I want to read it again. I think I will read a different translation every time. I actually regret that I can't read it in Russian. I would love to experience this novel in it's original glory.

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Dominique Marie (7 KP) rated Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux in Books

Nov 28, 2018

MMD Reading Challenge 2017- For Fun
Category: Book You've Already Read Before

Back to the Classics Reading Challenge 2017
Category: Classic by a Woman Author

This book is one of my favorites. I have read it 5 or 6 times already, and I always get something new out of it. Her spirituality is accessible to everyone, and that is what I love about it. This is by far the best translation in my opinion. The language, while still flowery, is not saccharine sweet, which I have found to be the case in some other translations. Also, the earlier translations, were heavily edited by her sisters. Don't hesitate to read this book because it was written by a young nun during the 1800s. There is really something for everyone contained in her writings, and it's definitely worth re-reading.