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  Athenian Agora and Roman Forum...

  Editors Charles River

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  The center of political and commercial interaction in the Ancient Greek polis was the agora. The word essentially means a gathering place or an open space, and in all Greek city states, the agora was central to all aspects of daily life and commerce. As the agora developed as a civic space, particularly from the 6th century BCE onward in Athens, the architectural splendor of the buildings associated with it became an ever more obvious demonstration of the power and glory of Athenian democracy. In its earliest forms, an agora in maritime cities was invariably situated near the sea, while in inland urban centers, it was usually located at the foot of the hill that normally provided the city’s ultimate defense. The agora was always the oldest part of any city and, as such, and as well as being the commercial hub of the area, also became the center of the religious and political life of the polis. In Homer’s time, an agora might have seats for the comfort of the citizens that had assembled to consult with one another. The city’s oldest sanctuaries were always located either in or very close to the agora itself, and the first festive games were held in its open space.  
  The Roman Empire is the most famous in history, and the center of the far-reaching empire’s activities was located in the Forum, a low area between the Capitoline and Palatine hills in Rome. The topography held a great deal of significance for Romans, and consequently so many layers of myth were laid on top of the landscape and buildings that it is difficult to separate legend from actual historical fact. As a low-lying area near the Tiber river, the Forum was subject to much flooding, and even into the 20th century, the Forum area could flood upwards of over 40 feet above sea level. This would factor significantly in the imagination of Romans, who later ascribed the flooding with saving the city’s founders, Romulus and Remus, from execution.

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  Mother's Secret - A...

  Marilyn Walls

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  Artfully blending the genres of memoir and scientific research, Mother's Secret: A Nutritionist's View of Family and Alzheimer's Disease offers the compelling story of one woman's southern roots. She is familiar, perhaps like your mother or grandmother, a woman who gained strength during the upheavals of the Great Depression and World War II. Her independence served her well until dementia overwhelmed her and challenged her relationship with her daughters. 
  Sadly, the spread of progressive brain disorders is wider than the Mississippi River. Mother's Secret, a hybrid book confronting these issues, combines personal experiences with information about a healthful diet, the benefits of botanicals, and current discoveries about brain function. Walls' powerful story will resonate with families affected by Alzheimer's, students in holistic or social programs, those wanting to make better choices for their own cognitive health, and anyone who likes a good read. While looking directly at the realities of Alzheimer's, the narrative transcends the disease to reveal both the loss and the glory of this mother's life.

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  Fortune's Path - 12 Steps to...

  Tom Noser

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  Michel de Montaigne, sixteenth-century philosopher, and Margaret the Pug, twenty-first-century house pet, lead you through a 12-step program to manage your life like a product. Packed with exercises, tools, and humor, Fortune's Path gives you value right away that can last a lifetime. "This book is about how to use the principles of recovery to find your fortune. I hope there’s a place for love in your fortune. Most of us are afraid to love in business settings. There’s no reason to be afraid. If you’re just starting your career or even if you’re on your way but feeling stuck, give these principles a try. If you’re like me, you’ll find more success and be happier for trying." Tom Noser"I love the mix of philosophy and practical advice in this book. The Choose Your Own Adventure take on guiding you through typical work situations keeps each chapter engaging and interactive and the summary tables are great to come back to as a reference or refresher! Also Margaret the Pug is adorable and so are the illustrations."" love this book. The format and style is so refreshing and unique, unlike most books I've encountered and definitely much more engaging and entertaining than the typical product management or self help books out there. Tom describes real-life scenarios that are common in business and product management, however the lessons and insights are human focused and applicable to anyone regardless of career. The book is fun to read with a balanced mix of anecdotes, exercises, and quick reference summaries that give readers a variety of ways to interact with the material so it is easy to understand and apply in daily life."

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  A Rare Recording of Titanic...

  Frank Prentice

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  RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner, operated by the White Star Line, that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after striking an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making it the deadliest sinking of a single ship up to that time. It remains the deadliest peacetime sinking of an ocean liner or cruise ship. Frank Prentice, an assistant purser on the Titanic, offers his account of how he survived the sinking of the ship.

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  Breaking In - A First-Time Gay Tale

  Jane Fox

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  Kase, a slim, muscular young thief, just broke into the wrong place. When he discovers he's in a warehouse sex club run by a criminal named Ulrich, he wants to run. Ulrich knows just what to do with guys like him. But before Ulrich can do too much damage, Kase is rescued by one of Ulrich's men, Rabies, who is immediately attracted to Kase, and makes him a lucrative offer to join their club parties. Kase is afraid; he insists he's not into guys. And the violence in Ulrich's eyes terrifies him. But when Kase has to come up with quick cash or get thrown out of his home, will he give in to Rabies and go work for Ulrich at the club? Or will he, in the process, manage to steal Rabies' heart?

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  Plotting the Impossible: A...

  Billy Grady

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  Every unforgettable story shares a hidden framework—a structure that pulls readers in, keeps them hooked, and leaves them breathless at the end. Plotting the Impossible is your key to mastering that architecture, whether you’re writing a high-stakes thriller, a sweeping romance, or a genre-defying masterpiece. 
  In this insightful and practical guide, bestselling author and coach Billy Grady reveals how to: 
  Build bulletproof plots that captivate from the first page to the last 
  Design twists and turns that surprise without breaking believability 
  Balance pacing and tension for maximum emotional impact 
  Adapt classic story structures to fit modern audiences and unique voices 
  Packed with real-world examples, actionable exercises, and step-by-step blueprints, Plotting the Impossible gives you the tools to create stories that feel both inevitable and unforgettable. 
  If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a wild idea into a perfectly constructed narrative, this book will show you how to make the impossible not just possible—but unforgettable.

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