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  Civil Wars of the Late Roman...

  Editors Charles River

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  Julius Caesar is still remembered for winning a civil war and helping bring about the end of the Roman Republic, leaving a line of emperors in its place, but it’s quite possible that none of what Caesar did would’ve happened without the template for such actions being set 40 years earlier. At the time, when Caesar was in his teens, war was being waged both on the Italian peninsula and abroad, with domestic politics pitting the conservative, aristocratic optimates against the populist, reformist populares, and this tension ultimately escalated into an all-out war. One of the leading populares was Caesar’s uncle, Gaius Marius, a military visionary who had restructured the legions and extended the privileges of land ownership and citizenship to legionaries on condition of successful completion of a fixed term of service. In the late 2nd century B.C., Marius had waged a successful campaign against several Germanic tribes, and after earning eternal fame in the Eternal City, Marius was appointed a consul several times. In 88 B.C., he entered into conflict with his erstwhile protégé, the optimate Sulla, over command of the army to be dispatched against Mithridates VI of Pontus, a long-time enemy of Rome and its Greek allies.   
  Ironically, Marius’s reforms had made the legions fiercely loyal to their individual generals rather than the state, which allowed Sulla to march his army against Rome and force Marius into exile. With that, Rome’s first civil war was officially underway, but Sulla’s triumph proved short-lived. Just as Sulla departed for a campaign, Marius returned at the head of a scratch army of veterans and mercenaries, taking over the city and purging it of Sulla’s optimate supporters, and though Marius died in 86 B.C., his party remained in power. 

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  Virtues of Character - Strength...

  Esther Jameson

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  This book bundle delves into three fundamental virtues that define an individual's character and their ability to build trust, maintain strong relationships, and act in alignment with their values. By embracing Honesty, Integrity, and Fidelity, we can lead lives of authenticity, accountability, and dedication, enhancing not only our personal growth but also our impact on those around us. 
  Honesty is the cornerstone of any relationship, whether personal or professional. This section explores the importance of truthfulness, transparency, and the courage to speak the truth even when it’s difficult. Honesty builds trust, fosters respect, and allows for genuine connections with others. 
  Integrity goes beyond telling the truth; it’s about doing what is right, even when no one is watching. This part emphasizes the importance of moral uprightness, consistency in one’s actions, and standing firm in one’s values and principles. Integrity is about maintaining a strong moral compass, regardless of external pressures. 
  Fidelity involves loyalty and faithfulness, particularly in relationships and commitments. This section highlights the value of remaining dedicated, whether in marriage, friendships, or work, and the importance of standing by one's promises and commitments. Fidelity is a virtue that enhances personal relationships and professional integrity. 
  Together, these virtues represent a strong character founded on trust, consistency, and dedication. This book provides practical guidance on how to cultivate these virtues in everyday life, promoting a life of genuine action, steadfast relationships, and lasting impact.

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  The Critique of Pure Reason...

  Immanuel Kant

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  In this seminal text, Kant argues that human knowledge is limited to the phenomenal world, which is experienced through the senses and understood through the categories of space, time, and causality. He introduces the concept of the "transcendental aesthetic," which outlines the necessary conditions for the possibility of experience, and the "transcendental analytic," which analyzes the conditions under which objects can be known. Kant's critique of pure reason aims to demonstrate that there are limits to human knowledge, while also asserting the necessity and validity of reason in the acquisition of knowledge. This groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern philosophy and has had a profound impact on subsequent philosophical thought.

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  How Am I Doing? - 40...

  Dr. Corey Yeager, Cade Cunningham

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  Discover your purpose, honor your story, and explore who you want to be. 
  Life is hard. But it gets a whole lot easier when you start to talk it out. In How Am I Doing?, you're invited into a series of conversations with yourself to improve your mental health and reconnect with who you want to be. 
  Dr. Corey Yeager, psychotherapist for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and most recently featured on Oprah and Prince Harry's The Me You Can't See on Apple TV+, offers you 40 questions to help you raise awareness of your thoughts and emotions and reconnect with who you want to be. 
  Over the course of these 40 conversations with yourself, you're invited to:Build trust with yourselfConsider how past traumas affect your life todayGrow a practice of positive self-talkLet go of guilt and regret from your pastDevelop mental health strategies for moments when you're depressed or anxiousIncrease your confidence and embrace your emotions 
    
  Each of the 40 questions is paired with a short, thoughtful reflection from Dr. Yeager, along with prompts and self-care strategies to help you look at yourself in the mirror and come into alignment with who you want to be. 
  So join the conversation; nothing is off-limits here. Come check in with yourself and take these small, simple steps to journey toward a more honest and harmonious way of living.

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  Theatres of Memory: Industrial...

  Loh Kah Seng, Alex Tan Tiong...

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  Most of the old factories are long gone and many workers have retired. Combining history, memory and heritage, Theatres of Memory: Industrial Heritage of 20th Century Singapore takes a stroll through Singapore’s industrial past. From Jurong to Redhill and Kallang, the book uncovers the many hands that enabled the island’s transformation from a colonial entrepôt to an industrial nation. 
   
  Along the way, we will meet the pioneers of industry—government officials and production workers, men and women, Singaporeans and foreigners. We will hear laughter on the assembly line, descend into the quiet dark of the night shift, and relive the products once made in Singapore, from Rollei cameras and Acma refrigerators to carbonated soft drinks and Bata shoes.

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  The Week - A History of the...

  David M. Henkin

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  We take the seven-day week for granted, rarely asking what anchors it or what it does to us. Yet weeks are not dictated by the natural order. They are, in fact, an artificial construction of the modern world. With meticulous archival research that draws on a wide array of sources—including newspapers, restaurant menus, theater schedules, marriage records, school curricula, folklore, housekeeping guides, courtroom testimony, and diaries—David Henkin reveals how our current devotion to weekly rhythms emerged in the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century. Reconstructing how weekly patterns have insinuated themselves into the social practices and mental habits of Americans, Henkin argues that the week is more than just a regimen of rest days or breaks from work: it’s a dominant organizational principle of modern society. Ultimately, the seven-day week shapes our understanding and experience of time.

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