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  American Gun - A History of the...

  Chris Kyle, William Doyle

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  THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER 
  Join Chris Kyle on a fascinating journey to discover “how 10 firearms changed United States history” (New York Times Book Review) 
  Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper Chris Kyle dramatically chronicles the story of America—from the Revolution to the present—through the lens of ten iconic guns and the remarkable heroes who used them to shape history: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester 1873 rifle, Springfield M1903 rifle, M1911 pistol, Thompson submachine gun, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M16 rifle platform Kyle himself used. American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. 
  Featuring a foreword and afterword by Chris's wife, Taya Kyle, and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, “The Eleventh Gun,” on shotguns, derringers, and the Browning M2 machine gun.

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  The Money Mind - The Mistakes...

  Henry Montrevia

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  Why do brilliant people make catastrophic financial decisions? Why do higher salaries so rarely produce lasting satisfaction? And why does knowing the right thing to do almost never guarantee doing it?
  In The Money Mind: The Mistakes That Cost Millions, Dr. Henry Montrevia — behavioral psychologist, researcher, and financial consultant — delivers a penetrating investigation into the hidden forces that govern every dollar decision we make. Drawing on decades of research from behavioral economics, cognitive psychology, and social science, Montrevia reveals that financial failure is rarely about ignorance. It is almost always about the mind.
  Opening with the spectacular collapse of Long-Term Capital Management — a hedge fund staffed by Nobel Prize–winning economists that imploded despite extraordinary expertise — Montrevia demonstrates that intelligence can amplify financial error as easily as it prevents it. From there, he takes readers on a journey through the full landscape of money psychology: the invisible childhood scripts that quietly shape spending habits into adulthood; the cognitive shortcuts that make markets feel predictable right before they collapse; the status games that silently drain wealth through lifestyle inflation and positional consumption; and the strange asymmetry between getting rich and staying rich.
  Each chapter combines rigorous behavioral science with vivid real-world examples. Readers will encounter the lessons of the 1929 crash, the 2008 financial crisis, tulip mania, and the South Sea Bubble — not as history lessons but as mirrors reflecting timeless patterns of overconfidence, social contagion, and narrative seduction. They will explore what Warren Buffett's extraordinary longevity teaches about compounding and survival, why John Bogle's low-cost revolution may have done more for ordinary investors than any market insight, and what Benjamin Graham's margin of safety means not only for portfolios but for entire financial lives.
  Montrevia does not stop at diagnosis. He offers a practical, psychologically grounded path forward: building portfolios designed for human temperament rather than theoretical optimality; recognizing the difference between what money can and cannot buy; understanding how financial stories are inherited across generations and how to pass wisdom alongside wealth; and developing a personal money philosophy that bridges the persistent gap between knowing and doing.
  Sharp, empathetic, and relentlessly honest, The Money Mind is for anyone who has ever wondered why their financial behavior does not match their intentions — and who wants to understand the mind well enough to change it. Because in the end, the greatest financial obstacle most people will ever face is not the market. It is themselves.

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  America’s Most Notorious...

  Editors Charles River

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  From the “Trail of Tears” to Wounded Knee and Little Bighorn, the narrative of American history is incomplete without the inclusion of the Native Americans that lived on the continent before European settlers arrived in the 16th and 17th centuries. Since the first contact between natives and settlers, tribes like the Sioux, Cherokee, and Navajo have both fascinated and perplexed outsiders with their history, language, and culture.  
  	Though they are not as well known as tribes like the Sioux or Cherokee, the Creek are one of the oldest and most important Native American tribes in North America. With roots that tie them to the Ancient Moundbuilders, the Natchez were one of the most established groups in the Southeastern United States, and came to be known as one of the Five Civilized Tribes. It’s also believed that they were among the first natives encountered by Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto’s historic expedition in the mid-16th century.  
  	Like various other indigenous groups, the Natchez quickly found themselves in conflict with European powers, most notably the French, who they engaged in a series of battles with during the early 18th century. The French decimated the tribe and led to the dispersal of their dwindling numbers, but the Natchez continue to occupy popular imaginations because of several unique features that make them stand out from other groups. 
  The ongoing fighting between white settlers, militias, Army units, and Native Americans not only bled into the War of 1812 but was one of the main causes of it. Many Americans chaffed at the fact that along the Northwestern frontier, the British in Canada were supporting Indian resistance to American settlement.  

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  Reconceptions - Modern...

  Rachel Lehmann-Haupt

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  Traditional family structures are adapting to make room for children conceived in previously unimaginable ways. Whole industries and internet-enabled communities are being built around reproductive technologies. And there's more change coming as science continues to move forward. Combining intimate personal stories with cutting-edge research, Reconceptions invites listeners to reconsider their own ideas about parenthood and embrace a new vision of the meaning of family. 
   
   
   
  In 2012, Rachel Lehmann-Haupt, an award-winning journalist, chose to begin a family on her own as a single mother by choice. In the years since her son was born, Rachel's interest in collaborative reproduction has only grown—leading her to search for pioneers in reproductive science and the different permutations of families that this science is making possible. In Reconceptions, she shares intimate stories from the bleeding edge of society's redefinition of family—including her own experience of creating a new kind of tribe with her son's donor siblings, and their parents. 
   
   
   
  Reconceptions offers a compelling vision of what advances in reproductive science mean for the definition of family in the twenty-first century and beyond and imparts a modern story for anyone looking to better understand their own familial relationships—no matter what their family looks like.

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  Aristotle: Form and Matter...

  Ronald Fortin

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  Aristotle: Form and Matter Edification offers an in-depth exploration of Aristotle's central metaphysical concepts. This scholarly work meticulously reconstructs Aristotle's theories, presenting them through the rigorous lens of analytic geometry and metaphysics. Fortin successfully bridges ancient philosophical thought with modern scientific inquiry, making complex ideas accessible and relevant for contemporary scholars.
  In this treatise, Fortin delves into the intricate relationship between form and matter, which lies at the heart of Aristotelian ontology. He thoroughly examines Aristotle's notions of substance, expanse, and quantity, elucidating how these foundational principles underpin existence and change. The text traverses various dimensions of being, from the indivisible unity of numbers to the tangible perceptions of visual and auditory experiences, offering a comprehensive understanding of Aristotle's enduring impact on both ancient and modern science and philosophy.
  Fortin's focus on the dynamic nature of human intellect underscores the timeless relevance of Aristotelian thought. Aristotle: Form and Matter Edification is an essential read for serious students of philosophy and science, providing a rigorous and thoughtful analysis of Aristotle's work. This volume not only pays homage to Aristotle's intellectual legacy but also invites readers to engage with the perennial questions of existence, substance, and the nature of reality.

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  Band That Stood Strong The:...

  Cyrus Vesperton

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  The Band That Stood Strong: Untold Stories of the AIDS Crisis   
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐   
  Are you ready to expand your understanding and deepen your empathy by exploring the untold stories of the AIDS crisis?   
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  This guide acts as your essential companion for enhancing your comprehension, applying relevant insights, and engaging in reflective exercises. With this resource, you are prepared for a meaningful journey.   
  Updated to reflect current perspectives on the impact of the AIDS crisis.   
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  Our guide stands out through its comprehensive coverage, vital for fostering empathy and understanding. The stories are not simply recounted; they are explored with depth and sensitivity.   
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  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on a transformative journey through the untold stories of the AIDS crisis!

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