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  Soldiers and Silver - Mobilizing...

  Michael J. Taylor

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  By the middle of the second century BCE, after nearly one hundred years of warfare, Rome had exerted its control over the entire Mediterranean world, forcing the other great powers of the region—Carthage, Macedonia, Egypt, and the Seleucid empire—to submit militarily and financially. But how, despite its relative poverty and its frequent numerical disadvantage in decisive battles, did Rome prevail? Michael J. Taylor explains this surprising outcome by examining the role that manpower and finances played, providing a comparative study that quantifies the military mobilizations and tax revenues for all five powers. Though Rome was the poorest state, it enjoyed the largest military mobilization, drawing from a pool of citizens, colonists, and allies, while its wealthiest adversaries failed to translate revenues into large or successful armies. Taylor concludes that state-level extraction strategies were decisive in the warfare of the period, as states with high conscription and low taxation raised larger, more successful armies than those that primarily sought to maximize taxation. Comprehensive and detailed, Soldiers and Silver offers a new and sophisticated perspective on the political dynamics and economies of these ancient Mediterranean empires.

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  Underworld in Ancient...

  Editors Charles River

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  The concept of death can be viewed from different perspectives. In general terms, it can be defined as the end of life, but a more spiritual interpretation would describe it as the separation of the soul from the body. Regardless of the definition, death implies change and transformation, even if only on a physical level. The idea of transcendence has served as a source of comfort for humanity that is usually represented in the belief of an afterlife which takes place in another realm. 
  	Since the beginning of history, understanding and explaining it has been a large concern for people all over the world. Death is both a daily occurrence and an irreversible condition, and countless efforts have been made to avoid or postpone it. The constant struggle to transcend its permanence has led cultures to create the idea of an afterlife; of a place or world where life carries on after its end on earth. In ancient Mesoamerica, this concept of an afterlife greatly permeated the worldview of the many pre-Hispanic cultures that developed all throughout the region. 
  	Among Mesoamericans, life and death were closely related and often deeply integrated, and the two conditions were perceived to exist in an opposition that was at once dynamic and complementary. Described later by the Aztecs as the state of nepantla, life and death were viewed by the indigenous people of Mesoamerica as yet another example of the “back and forth” fluctuations common to human life. 

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  The Ultimate Complex PTSD...

  Andrei Nedelcu

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  Turn your brain from your worst enemy to your most powerful ally by embracing the power of EMDR, CBT, and your brain’s incredible neuroplasticity. 
  People often believe that PTSD is something only veterans go through. 
  How wrong they are. 
  Around 5 in every 100 adults in the US has PTSD in a given year and the causes can be manifold—including car accidents, abuse, bullying, and being diagnosed with a serious illness. 
  PTSD can arise any time you are faced with a situation that has caused you to fear for your life. 
  Consider this book to be a handy tool that will highlight these strategies and put you on the road to a state of calm, well-being, and inner peace. |I, Here you will discover: 
   ●     How to recognize when you’ve been through trauma and overcome it with 4 scientifically proven strategies 
  ●     How PTSD affects brain neurochemistry, and how your subconscious mind can keep you trapped through CPTSD 
  ●     How to reorder your neural networks and pathways through EMDR and CBT – and why your brain’s neuroplasticity is a great source of hope 
  ●     4 powerful exercises to control your stress levels and heal from trauma, alleviating the impact of CPTSD 
  ●     Exposure therapy – why facing your biggest fear is the path to freedom 
  ●     5 techniques for dealing with difficult emotions instead of suppressing them 
  ●     The importance of safe spaces and how to create them – plus 5 ways to establish mental safety 
  And so much more. 
  If you are ready to take your fear by the horns and live a fulfilling and purpose-filled life, then scroll upwards and click “Add to Cart” right now!

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  Inner Child Healing Workbook:...

  Andy Gardner

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  Discover everything you need to know about healing your inner child from trauma, abuse, and emotional neglect. 
  Have you ever wondered how your negative childhood experiences still affect you today? 
  Do you want to understand who the inner child is and how it shapes your psychological landscape? 
  Do you wish you could have given your childhood self the support, compassion, and love it needed to thrive? 
  Living with a broken inner child can leave you with unhealthy coping mechanisms and prevent you from growing and developing as an adult. Inner child work allows you to recognize and address the traumatic experiences that you’ve lived through in the past. It serves as a way to look back in time, granting you the opportunity to analyze the thoughts and feelings of the past with the knowledge and understanding of the present. 
  Have a look at what you can find inside:What Is the Inner Child? The Effects of Past Trauma Reconnect with Your Inner Child Understand Cognitive ReframingHow Trauma Affects Emotional IntelligenceLearn How to Set Healthy BoundariesTips on How to Be Kind to Yourself! Learn How to Honor Your Inner Child A Treasure Trove of Tips and Tricks for Healing 
  This workbook serves as the ultimate guide to healing your inner child and embarking on the path to self-love and wholeness. It offers a blend of helpful, comprehensive information, interesting knowledge, and valuable exercises and activities.  
  Click the “Add to Cart” button to regain control of your life.

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  Freddy Mercury: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Freddie Mercury, frontman of Queen and global star: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Daughter of Narcissus

  Lady Colin Campbell

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  From the bestselling author of The Real Diana, this is a stunning analysis of narcissism through the lens of the author's own dysfunctional family, positioned at the heart of international society from the middle of the 20th century to present day. 
  
  Departing from her former studies of the Royal Family and the Super Rich, Georgie Campbell turns her intelligence, insight and energy on to her own family's past to reveal the reality beneath serious personality disorders, and the emotional terrorism they engender. 
  
  The book straddles two conflicting worlds: the white elitism of the British Colonial way of life and the empowerment of the black race post-Independence. It provides an insightful record of why the colonial age had to end, while also giving the reader an insider's view of the political and sociological difficulties that nationhood brought to the inhabitants of the colonies. 
  
  Disarmingly honest and revelatory, Daughter of Narcissus not only places the disorder of narcissism in its proper sociological context, but it also exposes the shocking behaviour of the disordered personality. It is a fascinating history of a family who learnt to survive unbelievable misconduct in order to lead purposeful and affirming lives.

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