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  René Descartes - Rationalism and...

  Hector Davidson

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  René Descartes, often regarded as the father of modern philosophy, revolutionized the intellectual landscape of the seventeenth century. His groundbreaking ideas in mathematics, metaphysics, and epistemology laid the foundation for a new way of thinking, challenging the dominance of Aristotelian scholasticism. Born in 1596 in La Haye en Touraine, France, Descartes displayed an early aptitude for learning. He was educated at the Jesuit College of La Flèche, where he received a rigorous grounding in classical philosophy and mathematics. However, dissatisfied with the prevailing methods of acquiring knowledge, he sought a more systematic and rational approach, leading to his development of the Method of Doubt. 
  Descartes' intellectual pursuits extended beyond philosophy. His contributions to mathematics were equally significant, particularly in the creation of Cartesian geometry, which established a link between algebra and geometry through the use of coordinate planes. This innovation became a cornerstone of modern mathematics and physics, influencing generations of scientists. His emphasis on deduction and reason over mere observation shaped the trajectory of scientific inquiry, reinforcing the idea that true knowledge must be derived from fundamental principles. 
  His most famous philosophical work, Meditations on First Philosophy, published in 1641, sought to establish an unshakable foundation for human knowledge. In this work, he introduced the concept of radical skepticism, questioning the reliability of sensory perception and challenging assumptions about reality. Through this process, he arrived at his famous conclusion, "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am), which he considered the first indubitable truth. From this foundation, Descartes attempted to prove the existence of God and the distinction between mind and body, a theory known as Cartesian dualism.

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  Before I Lose My Own Mind -...

  Beverly E. Thorn

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  Both a practical guide and a deeply personal memoir from a psychologist, neuroscientist, and end-of-life doula, Before I Lose My Own Mind helps dementia caregivers find ways to support their loved ones—while centering their own well-being.When Dr. Beverly E. Thorn became a caregiver for her husband, Walt, she joined a massive army. Worldwide, unpaid dementia caregiving requires the equivalent of forty million full-time workers, and that number will only grow. But navigating dementia caregiving can feel like trying to climb a mountain in the dark—and few resources exist to support caregivers in finding their way.In Before I Lose My Own Mind, Thorn—a psychologist, neuroscientist, and end-of-life doula—provides an honest vision of caregiving that is tender, openhearted, and genuinely useful. Filled with resources and insights on financial planning, advance care directives, clinical trials, support groups, death with dignity, grief, recovery, and more, this book is a roadmap for all caregivers, whether they're family or friends, spouses or children, professionals or novices. For those coping with the grief, exhaustion, and loneliness of a challenge they never expected, help is out there. Surviving dementia caregiving is a team effort. Consider this book a part of your support crew.

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  Support Troops - Behind the...

  William Monger

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  This story is a chronicle of the year 1968 as seen through the eyes of the author while serving at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand, supporting the air war in Vietnam. It was an odd juxtaposition, repairing the fire-control systems on F-105s that were making twice-daily bombing runs over North Vietnam, while living in relative comfort and safety. 
   
   
   
  For every combatant in a time of war, there are thousands of men and women serving in support roles. These soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen are doing their jobs every day to support the overall effort. They are cooks and clerks, logistics experts, truck drivers and administrators, mechanics and technicians, doctors, nurses, dentists, and chaplains of every faith. They may not be getting shot at or shelled, but they are vital to the mission in every sense. 
   
   
   
  They serve on bases at home as well as overseas in nearly every corner of the globe. They deploy and leave their families and loved ones. They miss birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, school plays, football games, weddings, and funerals. They, too, serve their country honorably. This story is dedicated to support personnel serving everywhere, past, and present.

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  Explorers - A New History

  Matthew Lockwood

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  Unfurling a tapestry of surprising and historically overlooked figures spanning forty centuries and six continents, historian Matthew Lockwood narrates lives filled with imagination and wonder, curiosity, connection, and exchange. Familiar icons of exploration like Pocahontas, Columbus, Sacagawea, and Captain Cook find new company in the untold stories of people usually denied the title "explorers," including immigrants, indigenous interpreters, local guides, and fugitive slaves. He highlights female voyagers like Gudrid Far-Traveler and Freydís Eiríksdóttir, Viking women who sailed to North America in 1000 AD, and Mary Wortley Montagu, whose pioneering travels to Constantinople would lead to the development of the world's first smallpox vaccine. Figures like Ghulam Rassul Galwan, a guide for European travelers in the Himalayas, reveal the hidden labor, expertise, and local enthusiasm behind many grand stories of discovery. Other characters, like David Dorr, a man born into slavery in New Orleans who embarked on a Grand Tour of Europe and Egypt, embody discovery and wonder as universal parts of the human condition. 
   
   
   
  Adventurers from every corner of the globe search for the unknown and try to understand it, remaking the world and themselves in the process. Exploration is for everyone who sets off into the unknown. It is the inheritance of all.

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  Self mastery: the shaman's...

  Doug Boyd

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  An account of the travels of Boyd, who has spent extensive amounts of time with a number of enlightened healers and indigenous teachers. He looks deeply into empowerment, responsibility, hope, and happiness. What comes through is the shaman's essential wisdom--that all things are alive, and all life is related. Author of Rolling Thunder.

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  Who is Max Lewis? - 37 Chapters...

  Max Lewis

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  37 lessons can fuel your life & business in this fresh, interactive take on the ladder to success. 
  Greatness in business isn’t simply achieved—it’s earned. 
  What separates successful entrepreneurs from unsuccessful people isn’t luck or chance. It’s an unyielding belief in their vision and their tireless efforts to transform even the most farfetched of dreams into reality. Extraordinary success is within your reach—when you’re willing to put in the work. Get Who is Max Lewis? now and begin the journey toward your own multi-million-dollar dream. From selling mangos as a child to amassing millions by exchanging propane tanks, Max Lewis beat the odds and became one of America’s ultra-high net-worth individuals by 36 years old. Through persistence, hard work and a willingness to learn from mistakes, he tactfully planned for success. 
  In this self-help autobiographical guide, legendary propane king and multi-millionaire Max Lewis shares, for the first time, the hard-earned secrets behind his phenomenal startup success story. With his step-by-step small-business strategy and inspiration for current or aspiring entrepreneurs, get the effective tools you need for starting a business, building your empire, and overcoming obstacles along your rise to the top. 
  You’ll discover:Thirty-seven foundational lessons in sales, business development, and personal growth mindset to accompany you on your climb to entrepreneurial success.Where to find unexpected opportunities for making money—even in your backyard.How mental role-playing can prepare you for all possible challenges and outcomes.How to study your local market, pinpoint competitors’ weaknesses, and have a greater chance at success!Interactive self-reflection exercises that will help build your resilience and increase your motivation to achieve your goals, designed for immediate application in your life.

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