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  Yuan Dynasty - Mongol Rule and...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Yuan Dynasty emerged from the ambitions of Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, who sought to consolidate Mongol rule over China. Before the establishment of the Yuan, the Mongols had waged a relentless military campaign against the Song Dynasty, the ruling power in southern China. After decades of conflict, Kublai Khan successfully defeated the Song in 1279, marking the first time in history that all of China was under foreign rule. His ascension to the throne not only signified the dominance of the Mongols but also introduced a new era of governance that blended Mongol traditions with Chinese administration. 
  Kublai Khan declared himself emperor in 1271 and named his dynasty "Yuan," meaning "Great Origin," a term rooted in Chinese philosophy and symbolic of the vast scope of Mongol rule. Unlike his predecessors, who maintained a nomadic lifestyle, Kublai recognized the necessity of adopting Chinese customs to effectively govern a vast and diverse population. He moved the capital from Karakorum to Dadu, present-day Beijing, reinforcing his commitment to ruling as a Chinese emperor while still maintaining Mongol authority. His reign sought to balance the military-driven expansion of his ancestors with the complexities of ruling a settled, bureaucratic society. 
  Despite his efforts to integrate into Chinese political traditions, Kublai faced challenges in legitimizing his rule. Many Han Chinese viewed the Mongols as outsiders and resisted their authority. To solidify his claim, Kublai adopted Confucian principles and retained elements of the Chinese imperial structure, appointing Chinese officials in lower government positions while keeping key positions reserved for Mongols and trusted foreign allies. This approach ensured Mongol dominance while utilizing the administrative expertise of the Chinese.

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  The Resilience Formula -...

  Caleb David

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  Life will test you, challenge you, and sometimes knock you down. But resilience isn’t just about surviving hardship—it’s about thriving despite it. The Resilience Formula: Overcoming Adversity with Grit and Grace is a powerful guide to developing mental toughness, emotional strength, and the ability to rise stronger from life’s setbacks. 
  Through science-backed strategies, personal success stories, and actionable exercises, this book reveals the formula for turning obstacles into opportunities. You’ll discover how to: 
  ✔ Develop unshakable confidence in the face of adversity 
   ✔ Cultivate a growth mindset to navigate life’s toughest challenges 
   ✔ Build emotional intelligence and mental fortitude 
   ✔ Harness the power of perseverance and grit 
   ✔ Transform setbacks into stepping stones for success 
   ✔ Create a daily resilience practice that keeps you strong 
  This book isn’t about avoiding failure—it’s about learning how to bounce back stronger every time life throws you a curveball. Whether you’re facing personal struggles, career challenges, or unexpected hardships, The Resilience Formula will equip you with the mindset and tools to overcome anything. 
  Adversity is inevitable. Resilience is a choice. Are you ready to choose strength?

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  Raided by the Gladiators (Gay...

  Archer Vale

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  In the Colosseum, there’s a weapon more powerful than a sword or a spear. It’s brought me to my knees. 
  I let a strange man into my home. He claims to be a physician from Alexandria. He claims to know the secret to godlike sexual performance. 
  But the treatment he prescribed…it’s shocking. 
  If I follow his instructions, I’ll lose everything. My status…my wealth…my dignity…I’ll be trading it away for this sexual blessing. 
  And he says there are risks involved. 
  I might get addicted. 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
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  A Brilliant Commodity - Diamonds...

  Saskia Coenen Snyder

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  During the late nineteenth century, tens of thousands of diggers, prospectors, merchants, and dealers extracted and shipped over 50 million carats of diamonds from South Africa to London. The primary supplier to the world, South Africa's diamond fields became one of the formative sites of modern capitalist production. At each stage of the diamond's route through the British empire and beyond—from Cape Town to London, from Amsterdam to New York City—carbon gems were primarily mined, processed, appraised, and sold by Jews. 
   
   
   
  In A Brilliant Commodity, historian Saskia Coenen Snyder traces how once-peripheral Jewish populations became the central architects of a new, global exchange of diamonds. Centuries of restrictions had limited Jews to trade and finance, businesses that often heavily relied on internal networks. Jews were well-positioned to become key players in the earliest stage of the diamond trade and its growth into a global industry. Relying on mercantile and familial ties across continents, Jews created a highly successful commodity chain that included buyers, brokers, cutters, factory owners, financiers, and retailers. 
   
   
   
  Working within a diasporic ethnic community that bridged city and countryside, metropole and colony, Jews helped build a flourishing diamond industry and a place for themselves in the modern world.

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  Speed of Advance

  Marty Groover

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  Speed of Advance (SOA): the speed of a ship anticipated along an intended track; the average speed required to arrive at a destination at a specified time.In the navy, nothing is left to chance. Every strategy is tested, every resource utilized with minimal excess and remarkable efficiency. This streamlined convergence of people, process, and technology is the pinnacle of productivity—and its benefits resonate far beyond military endeavors.As a surface warfare officer, Marty Groover spent more than two decades leading an intricate operational symphony of communications processes, computer systems, and weapons programs. Now, in Speed of Advance, Marty shares what he experienced in the navy firsthand: how to harness the power of technology to drive untouchable results. By eliminating damaging silos and increasing skill sets, Marty shows you how to create an enhanced, synchronized system between technology and the people who use it—a process that will lead you into the Fourth Industrial Revolution.Lean. Impactful. Intersected. These are the businesses that will thrive in the challenges of Industry 4.0. This book will show you how to take the first step in the right direction, not by replacing people with machines but by learning how to truly work as one.

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  The Speeches of Marcus

  Marcus Aurelius

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  In the echoes of ancient Rome, where the clang of swords met the whispers of philosophy, Marcus Aurelius stood as both ruler and sage. The Speeches of Marcus is not a mere collection of words, but a testament to a mind sculpted by discipline and tempered by duty. His voice, austere yet compassionate, resounds through the corridors of time, inviting the listener to ponder the nature of power, virtue, and the fragile thread that binds humanity.
  With each measured phrase, Marcus does not seek to dazzle or dominate but to illuminate the path of reason and justice. His reflections, born from the battlefield and the senate, transcend the realm of politics and touch the core of the human soul. This work is not for the fleeting mind but for the seeker of truth, for those who dare to confront the impermanence of life and the inevitability of fate. 
  The Speeches of Marcus is an invitation to stand beside the philosopher-emperor as he faces the storms of empire and the shadows of mortality. It is a timeless dialogue between the self and the world, where the echoes of wisdom guide us through the chaos of existence.

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