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  King Josiah - The Untold Story

  Gerard Troise

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  The History of Kings is vividly brought to life in this emotionally charged narrative of King Josiah and his contemporaries. Although the major portion of this novel centers upon the life and reign of King Josiah in particular, his grandfather King Manasseh, and father King Amon, are also vividly portrayed in the early chapters of this book to illustrate the conditions under which the child Prince Josiah matured and came of age along with many youthful life adventures and experiences that helped to mold him into the great King and leader of his people that he was. 
  While the Scriptural history of the Kings is honorably held to with nothing sugar-coated or glossed over, much of what history does not tell us is also realistically included in this account, (such as King Manasseh's prison sentence in Assyria), to create a seamlessly flowing storyline, complete with the customs and lifestyle of ancient Judah, the beauty of the land, and many unique surprises and gems of wisdom that you will surely find to be well worth your reading and or listening time. The uncompromising integrity and strength of character that King Josiah displayed during an age of vile corruption is a shining historical legacy that will encourage your faith to stand strong against the many challenges of our modern times.

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  Historic Triangle of Virginia...

  Editors Charles River

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  Jamestown is fondly remembered today for being the first permanent English settlement in the colonies, but it was not fondly remembered by those who lived and died there. The English quickly learned it would be difficult to establish a permanent settlement because of the poor weather, the swampy terrain, the hostile natives living nearby, and the general inexperience and ineptitude of the English settlers. During their first winter, everyone nearly starved, and more than half of the settlers died. By the end of the winter of 1609-1610, known as the “starving time”, barely 10% of the settlers were still alive. Nevertheless, Jamestown is remembered today because the settlement did survive through the hardships and go on to serve as the capital of the English colony for much of the 17th century. At the same time, one of the biggest reasons for its survival and fame today can be attributed to the local Native Americans, particularly Pocahontas, who has added both a human and romanticized, mythological element to Jamestown.  
  	Along with Jamestown and Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg is known today as part of the Historic Triangle of Virginia, but all three of these old Virginian sites are known for vastly different reasons. While Yorktown was the scene of the final climactic battle of the American Revolution and Jamestown is remembered for being the first English settlement to survive in Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg is now best known as a bridge to the past.  
   Williamsburg got its start as a fortified site, which was vitally necessary for English settlers to heavily outnumbered by nearby Native Americans, many of which were at times hostile. Known originally as Middle Plantation, the site served as the capital of the colony for much of the 18th century, and it bore witness to seminal events in the history of Revolutionary era America.

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  Peace As A Science - Towards A...

  Michelle Lightworker

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  What if peace isn’t a moral ideal… 
  but a measurable state of stability? 
    
    
  Peace As A Science reframes peace from aspiration to architecture — not as passivity or the absence of conflict, but as the stabilisation of complexity. 
    
  Drawing on neuroscience, systems theory, biology, physics, and lived human experience, this book explores a radical but grounded idea: 
    
  Peace behaves like a coherent field. 
    
  It can be observed in regulated nervous systems, traced in feedback loops and probability, strengthened through applied principles, and scaled — from the body to relationships, from culture to governance. 
    
  Through a peace lens, we reframe mental health as adaptive intelligence under rupture, neurodivergence as configuration, and justice as restorative rather than revenge — extending from identity through to education, healthcare, media, technology, and war. We move from inner experience to large-scale systems, asking how stability forms, how it breaks, and offering practical tools to repair and build peace. 
    
  It is rigorous, practical, occasionally funny, and deeply human. 
    
  Peace is dimensional and we explore how time travel might not require a machine, but awareness - because peaceful choices shift probability and alter trajectory. And yes, pop culture is part of the laboratory - because sometimes Yoda explains regulation better than a textbook. 
    
    
    
  Because if peace has structure, it can be studied. 
  If it can be studied, it can be practiced. 
  And if it can be practiced, it can be built. 
   

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  100 Amazing Facts about Paris -...

  Marc Dresgui

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  Discover Paris Like Never Before! 
  Paris is a city full of mysteries, fascinating anecdotes, and surprising stories that even many locals don’t know. 100 Amazing Facts About Paris takes young listeners on an immersive journey through time, uncovering little-known details about the city’s monuments, traditions, and the influential figures who shaped its history. 
  What secrets will you uncover?Why is Paris called the “City of Light”?What ancient ruins are hidden beneath the streets?Who redesigned the city with its famous wide boulevards?What role did Parisian taxis play in World War I?Where can you find the narrowest street in Paris?How did a famous bell survive the French Revolution?What secret tunnels exist beneath the city?Which king left a lasting mark on the city’s architecture? 
  Why choose this audiobook?Engaging storytelling: Each fact is presented as a short and captivating story, making history fun and easy to understand.Perfect for young listeners: Designed for children aged 7 to 12, with clear and lively narration that keeps them engaged.A journey through time: From Roman Paris to modern transformations, this audiobook explores the city’s evolution across the centuries.Ideal for travel or bedtime listening: A great companion for family trips to Paris or simply for curious minds eager to learn. 
  Whether your child is a history enthusiast or just loves discovering new things, 100 Amazing Facts About Paris offers an exciting adventure into the heart of one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Let them explore the wonders of Paris, one amazing fact at a time!

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  EPICURUS and THE PLEASANT LIFE -...

  Haris Dimitriadis

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  Welcome, seekers of truth! 
  This 619-page book intends to reintroduce pleasure as an innate guide to living a healthy and happy life—a simple yet powerful assertion based on empirical data, which stands up to the strictest scrutiny. 
  Along this journey, we will explore evidence throughout the historical evolution of philosophy up to the time of Epicurus, the ancient Greek philosopher who laid the foundations for a philosophy of nature. More specifically, it's the only philosophy that distinguishes pleasure as the inherent human guide to a healthy and happy life. 
  Author Haris Dimitriadis spent 15 years fervently researching the ancient Greek philosopher's teachings, a journey that he believes radically improved his worldview. In this detailed study, the author proposes that fear of pleasure characterizes contemporary society. Dimitriadis writes with open-hearted enthusiasm for his subject and believes that Epicurean philosophy has the power to change lives. With determination and perseverance, you too will find the happiness to which you are entitled. All the "goods" required for happiness are present in the natural world yet regularly overlooked or unappreciated. 
  This book is a labor of love, a vehicle by which to share my personal experience with you. Despite its technocratic nature, it is undeniably a deposition of my soul, brimming with emotion, pleasure, and pain throughout my quest for joy. I am pleased to present an empirically sound, well-documented philosophy of life that serves as a refreshing alternative to the prevailing idealistic culture. 
  And now, the caveat: happiness is indeed a choice. You are privileged to find it out through the lines of this book.

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  The Curse of Demagogues -...

  Eli Merritt

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  The Curse of Demagogues: Lessons Learned from the Presidency of Donald J. Trump is a collection of 32 essays by 22 writers that make the case that the pathway back to a healthy American democracy is for citizens to understand demagogues and defend against them. 
  More than any other book in print, The Curse of Demagogues makes the story of Donald Trump's rise to the White House coherent and understandable. Trump, a demagogue, gained ascendancy in a laissez-faire political culture wherein neither the Republican Party nor the other gatekeepers of democracy, including the news media, effectively counteracted him. Once in the highest office in the land, Trump devolved into authoritarianism in order to retain power, as demagogues are well-known to do. 
  The book has three overarching aims. First, it constitutes a short history of Trump's years in the White House (and his first two campaigns for president) as told from the perspective of scholars, journalists, and legal experts who specifically warned the public about his dangers as a demagogue in real time. Second, the collection is a detailed primer on demagogues and the multifarious ways they poison the vital organs of constitutional democracy. Third, the book is an urgent call to restore gatekeepers to their essential role as defenders of democracy against demagogues. 
  To revivify our once great democracy, we must defend it against demagogues by strengthening gatekeeping systems within political parties, the media, and the US Congress (powers of impeachment, conviction, and disqualification from future office), and through vigorous civics, ethics, and media literacy education for grades K-12.  
  As Eli Merritt, editor and contributor, writes in the book's introduction: 
  "The enemy of democracy is not a Democrat or Republican. It is a demagogue." 
  ©2022 Eli Merritt (P)2023 Peter Lerman

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