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  Knights Templar The: A...

  Captivating History

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  Everyone likes stories of adventure and courage. And you will find just that in this audiobook. 
  People get a thrill from hearing about knights in shining armor racing across the battlefield and doing all kinds of works of chivalry. This is an audiobook about one of the best-known knights of the Middle Ages. Best of all, this is not fiction; the Knights Templar were very real, and their story is amazing. 
  The story of the Knights Templar is traced from its beginning to its end. This audiobook also includes some of the best-known legends and myths of the Knights Templar and how their influence is still felt today.  
  The Crusades come alive in this audiobook. The Knights Templar was a formal force and personified the crusading spirit of the time.  
  You will learn more than just combat episodes, as this audiobook looks at the other side of the Templars, such as how they financed their endeavors, their ability to manage land and properties, and what made them the most amazing warrior monks of all. You will also discover how this group of brave and virtuous men was brought down by the greed of one man. 
  The story of the Knights Templar is one of chivalry not found in fairytales. They were men on a mission, and many died trying to fulfill it. Anyone who loves accounts of the Middle Ages will discover stories about the order that are not known by many people. Best of all, these stories are true. 
  By listening to this audiobook you will discover:The Templars were usually outnumbered on the battlefield but won anyway.Many Templar castles still exist and are amazing tourist attractions.The Templars were some of the largest landowners in Europe.The Templars were not just warriors; they were also financial managers. 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning more about the Knights Templar!

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  Myths and Legends - Legends and...

  John Harpoon

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  This book consists of five titles. It's a discounted bundle. Enjoy the following books: 
  - Davy Jones' Metropolis: Exploring the Submerged Haven of Lost Corsairs 
  - Metropolises in Myth: Resurrecting Nine Fabled Urban Centers from Antiquity's Shadows 
  - The Kraken: Myth or Reality? Investigating the Legend of the Sea Monster 
  - The Swift Conquest: Unraveling Hitler's Rapid Domination of Europe 
  - The Great Escape from the Inescapable Prison: The Astonishing True Tale of Courage and Cunning

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  The Book of Grief and Hamburgers

  Stuart Ross

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  A poignant meditation on mortality from a beloved Canadian poet
  		 
  A writer friend once pointed out that whenever Stuart Ross got close to something heavy and “real” in a poem, a hamburger would inevitably appear for comic relief. In this hybrid essay/memoir/poetic meditation, Ross shoves aside the heaping plate of burgers to wrestle with what it means to grieve the people one loves and what it means to go on living in the face of an enormous accumulation of loss. Written during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, shortly after the sudden death of his brother left him the last living member of his family and as a catastrophic diagnosis meant anticipating the death of his closest friend, this meditation on mortality — a kind of literary shiva — is Ross’s most personal book to date. More than a catalogue of losses, The Book of Grief and Hamburgers is a moving act of resistance against self-annihilation and a desperate attempt to embrace all that was good in his relationships with those most dear to him.

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  Hedonism - The Pursuit and...

  Hector Davidson

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  Hedonism, at its core, is the philosophy that pleasure is the highest good and the ultimate goal of human life. Its allure lies in the simplicity of its premise: that the pursuit of pleasure, whether physical, emotional, or intellectual, is essential to living a fulfilling life. This view is not just a modern indulgence but has deep roots in the history of philosophy, tracing back to the ancient Greeks, who were the first to systematically explore the nature of pleasure and its role in human existence. 
  The term “hedonism” derives from the Greek word hēdonē, meaning pleasure, and throughout history, philosophers have debated whether this pursuit is inherently selfish or whether it can contribute to the greater good. The Greek philosopher Aristippus of Cyrene is often credited with being one of the first to advocate for a form of hedonism, suggesting that the ability to master one’s pleasures was the key to happiness. On the other hand, Epicurus, another Greek philosopher, argued that the pursuit of simple pleasures, rather than indulgence in excess, leads to the greatest happiness. These foundational ideas have sparked ongoing discussions about the nature of pleasure and how it fits into the human quest for meaning. 
  In the centuries that followed, hedonism evolved in different directions. During the Enlightenment, thinkers like Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill reinterpreted hedonism through the lens of utilitarianism, positing that the greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the guiding principle of ethical decision-making. Today, hedonism is often understood not only as a personal pursuit of pleasure but also as a cultural phenomenon that shapes modern consumerism, self-care movements, and even digital experiences.

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  City Steps of Pittsburgh - A...

  Laura Zurowski, Charles Succop,...

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  Exploring Pittsburgh's Ups and Downs 
   
  In Pittsburgh, the elevation varies wildly, fluctuating 660 feet from highest to lowest points throughout the area and making it one of the hilliest cities in the United States. Throughout this unruly and physically challenging landscape, the city's first mass transportation system was built—a steadily expanding network of public stairways, locally referred to as city steps, these flights of stairs are a throwback to a very different time in history and a very different Pittsburgh. Authors Laura Zurowski, Charles Succop, and Matthew Jacob present the history of the Steel City steps and a walking guide to their scenic locations today.

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  The Use of Pleasure - Volume 2...

  Michel Foucault

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  In this sequel to The History of Sexuality, Volume I: An Introduction, the brilliantly original French thinker who died in 1984 gives an analysis of how the ancient Greeks perceived sexuality. 
   
   
   
  Throughout The Use of Pleasure Foucault analyzes an irresistible array of ancient Greek texts on eroticism as he tries to answer basic questions: How in the West did sexual experience become a moral issue? And why were other appetites of the body, such as hunger, and collective concerns, such as civic duty, not subjected to the numberless rules and regulations and judgments that have defined, if not confined, sexual behavior?

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