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  Threads - Clothes and the...

  Paul Galvin

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  Taking the clothes they wore as a starting point, Paul Galvin skilfully weaves together a collection of stories of Irishmen who defined the culture and mood of their time.
  In Push, he tells the story of the legendary Walker Brothers – cyclists and soldiers who pedalled through a storm for Ireland at the 1912 Stockholm Games and subsequently served as rebel bike couriers during the 1916 Rising. In Born Mad, discover another side to Samuel Beckett – sartor and prolific sportsman who had knockout power as a champion school's boxer. In Boland, we learn about Harry Boland's background as a trained tailor, and in Jack, we encounter Jack B. Yeats at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris.
  These are just some of men who have inspired Paul's own fashion collections and whom he writes about here in a fascinating collection that shines a light on how history is woven into the clothes Irishmen wear.

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  Baltic Mythology Collection

  Niina Niskanen

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  Baltic mythology, rooted in the ancient traditions of the Latvian and Lithuanian peoples, offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs, values, and spiritual practices that shaped the lives of their ancestors. This collection brings together a wealth of stories that have been passed down through generations, revealing a world where the forces of nature, deities, and mythical beings play central roles in the human experience. 
  The Baltic region, encompassing the modern nations of Latvia and Lithuania, has a rich cultural heritage that is deeply intertwined with its mythology. Unlike many other European mythologies that have been heavily influenced by outside cultures, Baltic mythology has retained a remarkable degree of authenticity, preserving the essence of its pre-Christian beliefs. This collection is a celebration of that heritage, offering readers an opportunity to explore the unique and often mysterious world of Baltic myths. 
  This book is an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of Baltic mythology, to discover the stories that have shaped the identity of the Latvian and Lithuanian peoples, and to appreciate the depth and beauty of this ancient tradition. Whether you are a scholar, a folklore enthusiast, or simply curious about the myths that have shaped this region, this collection will provide you with a deeper understanding of the Baltic world and its enduring legacy.

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  A Rare Recording of US General...

  General William "Billy" Lendrum...

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  William "Billy" Lendrum Mitchell (December 29, 1879 - February 19, 1936) was a United States Army officer, regarded as the father of the United States Air Force. After serving in France during World War I, Mitchell was appointed deputy director of the Air Service, calling for increased investment in air power which he believed would be vital in future wars. His advocacy antagonized leaders of the US Army and Navy. However, Mitchell demonstrated through a series of Air Force bombing exercises conducted against Naval ships in 1921 and 1923 that his ideas on the superiority of airpower were indeed correct.

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  On Quality - An Inquiry into...

  Robert M. Pirsig, Wendy K. Pirsig

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  Featuring long-awaited selections from Robert M. Pirsig's unpublished writings, from before and after Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, an original collection illuminating the central theme of Pirsig's thought: “Quality” 
  “The ultimate goal in the pursuit of excellence is enlightenment."" —Robert M. Pirsig, 1962 
  More than a decade before the release of the book that would make him famous, Robert M. Pirsig had already caught hold of the central theme that would animate Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: “Quality,” a concept loosely likened to “excellence,” “rightness,” or “fitness” that Pirsig saw as kindred to the Buddhist ideas of “dharma” or the “Tao.” As he later wrote in Zen, “Quality is the Buddha.” 
  Though he was revered by fans who considered him a guru, the famously private Pirsig published only two books and consented to few interviews and almost no public appearances in later decades. Yet he wrote and thought almost continually, refining his “Metaphysics of Quality” until his death in 2017. 
  Now, for the first time, readers will be granted access to five decades of Pirsig’s personal writings in this posthumous collection that illuminates the evolution of his thinking to an unprecedented degree. Skillfully edited and introduced by Wendy K. Pirsig, Robert’s wife of four decades, the collection includes previously unpublished texts, speeches, letters, interviews, and private notes, as well as key excerpts from Zen and the Art of the Motorcycle Maintenance and his second book, Lila. 
  Since its publication in 1974, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance has established itself as a modern classic of popular philosophy; selling millions of copies and inspiring a generation, while serving as a perennial touchstone for the generations that follow. On Quality is a remarkable contribution to our understanding of one of the most influential thinkers and writers of our time.

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  Summary of Jeffrey D Sachs's The...

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the main key ideas from Jeffrey D. Sachs's The End of Poverty 
    
  Can extreme poverty be eradicated in our lifetime? Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a detailed analysis of poverty in the world and proposes solutions in The End of Poverty (2005). He runs an economic diagnostic of the problem and offers practical solutions, integrating misconceptions and countering them. The End of Poverty is built on Sachs’ rich background in development economics and his professional expertise in the field. Though it is clear that extreme poverty will not be eradicated by 2025, as he once thought possible, The End of Poverty is a valuable read for anyone working in the field of development and sustainability.

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  First Triumvirate The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Thanks to his rise in the military and politics, Crassus’s renown and riches heavily influenced his contemporaries. In the wake of the Third Servile War, Crassus’ patronage helped position Caesar to be appointed governor of Hispania Ulterior. In order to maintain political office, which made him immune from prosecution for his debts, he left for modern day Spain before his praetorship expired. Caesar made this move knowing that governors were immune from prosecution, but governors also had vitally important military responsibilities via command of whatever legions were garrisoned in their territory. It would be as governor that Caesar’s military career truly took off, starting with his victories over a couple of local tribes. These military successes earned him the title Imperator, the Roman equivalent of the title of Commander.  
  	Likewise, Caesar was heavily sponsored in his run for Consul by Crassus, and in a brilliant stroke of diplomacy, he succeeded in reconciling Crassus with Pompey, who was Rome’s most powerful general at the time. Alongside Pompey and Caesar, Crassus established the First Triumvirate, with Crassus supplying the funds, Pompey the muscle, and Caesar the political clout necessary for governing the city. Though later triumvirates officially wielded power, like the Second Triumvirate (which formed in the wake of Caesar’s assassination and included his heir Augustus and longtime general Mark Antony), this First Triumvirate acted behind the scenes to run Rome unofficially. 
  	The triumvirate would come to an end when Crassus met a sudden and unexpected end while campaigning in the east against the Parthians. Ironically, his failed campaign is better remembered than the rest of his life because of the way his reputation brought about his manner of death: ancient writers claimed that shortly after he was killed in fighting, the Parthians poured molten gold down his throat and then used his head as a prop in a play.

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