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  Wars of Classical Greece The:...

  Charles River Editors

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  The ancient Greeks have long been considered the forefathers of modern Western Civilization, but the Golden Age of Athens and the spread of Greek influence across much of the known world only occurred due to one of the most crucial battles of antiquity: the Battle of Marathon. In 491 B.C., following a successful invasion of Thrace over the Hellespont, the Persian emperor Darius sent envoys to the main Greek city-states, including Sparta and Athens, demanding tokens of earth and water as symbols of submission, but Darius didn’t exactly get the reply he sought. 
  	The Peloponnesian War, as the great historian Thucydides wrote in the introduction to his eponymous book, which has become one of the greatest historical treatises of antiquity, was an event of such calamitous magnitude that Greece had never witnessed its like in all of recorded history. Not the Trojan War, not the Dorian Invasion, not even the recent Persian invasions – which had devastated mainland Greece and seen Athens herself evacuated and put to the flame, the buildings on her Acropolis razed into dust – could compare to the scale of the devastation that engulfed all of Greece for almost three decades, causing the deaths of tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands.  
  	Entire populations were displaced, whole cities destroyed, and mountainous sums of money spent, all in order for Greece’s two most famous city-states to establish who had dominion over Greece. Sparta, whose invincible armies had recently led the Greeks to victory against Xerxes’s hordes at Plataea was at the head of the Peloponnesian League. Their opponents were led by proud Athens, possessor of a fleet that virtually dominated the entire Mediterranean and decimated the Persian navy at Salamis and Mycale, at the head of the Delian League. Sparta was insular and old-fashioned, while Athens was dynamic and democratic, but both were bent on imperialistic expansion.

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  The Marauders - Standing Up to...

  Patrick Strickland

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  This real-life Western tells the story of how citizens in a small Arizona border town stood up to anti-immigrant militias and vigilantes. 
   
   
   
  The Marauders uncovers the riveting nonfiction saga of far-right militias terrorizing the border towns of southern Arizona. In one of the towns profiled, Arivaca, rogue militia members killed a man and his nine-year-old daughter in 2009. In response, the residents organized and spent two years trying to push  the new militias out through boycotts and by urging local businesses to  ban  them. The militias and vigilante groups again raised the stakes, spreading Pizzagate-style conspiracy theories alleging that town residents were complicit in child sex trafficking, prompting fears of vigilante violence. 
   
    
   
  The Marauders flips the standard formula most often applied to stories about immigration and the far right. Too often those stories are told from the perspective of the ones committing the violence. While Strickland doesn't shy away from exploring those dark themes, the far right are not the protagonists of the book. Rather, the people targeted by hate groups, and the individuals who rose up to stop them in their tracks, are the heroes of this dramatic story.

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  Transforming Thoughts: A...

  AHMED MUSA

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  People who want to improve their mental health know that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works. People who read "Transforming Thoughts: A Comprehensive Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" will learn a lot about this type of therapy. Learn more about the complicated links between thoughts, feelings, and deeds by reading this book. It can help anyone improve their emotional health. 
  This book takes the mystery out of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) by showing how to change harmful thought habits into helpful, positive ones. It does this through clear explanations and interesting examples. People who read this book will learn how to recognize cognitive distortions, question thoughts that aren't helpful, and use skills that make them stronger mentally and emotionally. There are lots of useful exercises, case studies, and expert opinions in the book that make the ideas simple to understand and put into practice. 
  You can use the ideas in this book to improve your life, whether you are troubled by stress, worry, or sadness, or you just want to see things more positively. People who work in mental health and want to learn more about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) will also find this book very useful. 
  If you read "Transforming Thoughts," you'll understand that improving your mental health is more than just dealing with symptoms. It also means changing the way you think and feel. You can take charge of your thoughts and start on the path to long-term mental health and personal growth by following the ideas behind cognitive behavioral therapy.  

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  Thomas Hardy - The True Story of...

  Liam Dale

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  Would you like to explore the life of the renowned author Thomas Hardy but lack the time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals on an hour-long historical journey through his life. 
   
  Thomas Hardy, a 19th-century author and poet, penned some of the most enduring stories in literary history. He vividly depicted the Dorset countryside, drawing inspiration from his rural upbringing, and addressed the societal conflicts of Victorian England, challenging class divisions and the influence of an unyielding clergy. 
   
  In works like "Far from the Madding Crowd", "The Return of the Native", and "Tess of the D’Urbervilles", Hardy created literary masterpieces. Yet, behind the facade of a respectable elderly gentleman, he grappled with emotional turmoil, revealing the depths of his soul through his poetry. 
   
  Step into the settings of his novels, inspired by his life experiences and the landscapes he inhabited, both rural and urban. 
   
  This journal offers: 
  - Insights into Hardy's life from start to finish 
  - Exploration of his family life and residences 
  - Contextual quotes from his poetry, shedding light on his life 
  - The influence of his living environments on his literary settings 
  - Exploration of his affair and the guilt stemming from his first wife's death

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  A Good Dose of Dhamma - For...

  Tan Acharn Kor Khao-suan-luang

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  This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No.136 by Tan Acharn Kor Khao-suan-luang (Upāsikā Kee Ñāṇayon), 'A Good Dose of Dhamma: For Meditators WhenThey Are Ill' found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. V. Translated from the Thai by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 
   
  Excerpt from Chapter 1 
  "Normally, illness is something we all have, but the type of illness where you can still do your work isn’t recognised as illness. It is called the normal human state all over the world. Yet really, when the body is in its normal state, it is still ill in and of itself. People in general are simply unaware of the fact that there is the deterioration of physical and mental phenomena, continually, from moment to moment. 
  The way people get carried away with their thoughts and preoccupations while they’re still strong enough to do this and do that: that’s really complacency. They’re no match at all for people lying in bed ill.People lying in bed ill are lucky because they have the opportunity to do nothing but contemplate stress and pain. Their minds don’t take up anything else, don’t go anywhere else. They can contemplate pain at all times—and let go of pain at all times as well."

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  Foster Children - Supporting...

  Stacey Wilmore

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  Foster children are among the most resilient yet vulnerable members of our society. Their experiences often include trauma, instability, and emotional wounds that shape their sense of self and their ability to navigate the world. Transitional homes, which provide temporary care and support between placements or as a bridge to independent living, are critical in their journey toward healing. These homes offer not just a roof over their heads, but the chance to rebuild trust, confidence, and a sense of belonging. 
  However, the needs of foster children are complex and require specialized care. These children may have faced neglect, abuse, or upheaval, and as a result, their emotional and psychological healing requires patience, empathy, and understanding. The trauma they have experienced can manifest in many ways, from attachment issues to difficulties in socializing and managing emotions. Supporting foster children in these transitional spaces means addressing these deep-rooted issues while fostering a nurturing environment where they can heal and grow. 
  This book is designed to provide guidance for those who are working with foster children in transitional homes. Whether you are a caregiver, social worker, educator, or mental health professional, you play a pivotal role in these children’s lives. It offers insights into how to create a safe, stable, and supportive environment that allows children to feel seen, heard, and valued. The key is not simply to care for these children in the traditional sense, but to understand their unique needs and meet them with compassion and dedication.

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