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  Gay Notions - Four Short Plays...

  Floyd Stephen Alexander

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  In a world where fear of difference has caused unimaginable pain and sorrow, this powerful work seeks to bridge the gap between the gay and straight communities. Through heartfelt storytelling, it highlights the devastating impact of intolerance-from mass shootings to the tragic killing of a classmate, and the painful separation of families. 
  This book is a call to action, urging us to use the power of our voices to foster understanding and compassion. Let the conversation begin, and together, let's create a world where everyone is accepted for who they are.

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  Following Caesar - From Rome to...

  John Keahey

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  In 66 BC, young, ambitious Julius Caesar, seeking recognition and authority, became the curator of the Via Appia. He borrowed significant sums to restore the ancient highway. It was a way to curry favor from Roman citizens in villages along the route, built from Rome to Brindisi between 312-191 BC. After achieving greatness in Rome and the far reaches of Gaul, he led armies along this road to battle enemies in Roman civil wars. And then, across the Adriatic Sea, he joined Via Appia's sister road, the Via Egnatia that began in today's Albania. Other armies followed these two roads that eventually connected Rome to Byzantium, today's Istanbul. In the early second century AD, the emperor Trajan charted a new coastal route between Benevento and Brindisi, later called the Via Traiana. 
   
   
   
  Today, short stretches of the original three roads can be seen in the ruins of ancient Roman cities, now preserved as archaeological wonders, and through the countryside near, and sometimes under, modern highways. Following those routes is the purpose of treading along the path that Caesar and so many others took over the early centuries. Modern eyes, seeing through the mists of more than two thousand years of history, lead the traveler along these three roads coursing through six countries between Rome and Istanbul.

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  It's Okay to Talk About Adoption...

  Marcy Bursac

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  Adoption isn’t a secret. 
  But it often stays quiet—held back by fear, uncertainty, or not knowing what to say. It’s part of our neighborhoods, our classrooms, our workplaces, our faith communities, and our lives. Yet too often, it remains invisible. 
  This book is a conversation starter. It shines a light on what adoption really looks like today: complex, layered, and deeply human. 
  Whether you’re an adoptee, adoptive parent, birth parent, kinship caregiver, teacher, employer, spiritual leader, policymaker, or simply someone who wants to be an ally or advocate, this book offers the language, insight, and practical steps to make adoption a visible and respected part of how we live and relate to one another. 
  Featuring real voices and stories from people with lived experience and those working to support them. Because when we break the silence and move beyond stigma, we make space for truth, healing, and belonging.

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  The Twilight of the Idols

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  In this book, Nietzsche examines and critiques many of the prominent ideas and figures of his time, including morality, religion, and philosophy itself. Nietzsche argues that traditional moral concepts, such as good and evil, are based on outdated and irrational beliefs that hinder the individual's pursuit of a fulfilling life. He also criticizes Christianity and its values, claiming that they are hostile to life and undermine individual freedom. Furthermore, Nietzsche criticizes the philosophical traditions of the past, including Platonism and Kantianism, for their limitations and inability to provide a meaningful framework for life. Instead, Nietzsche proposes a new philosophy, which he calls "the philosophy of the future," that embraces life's complexity and encourages the individual to create their own values. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The Greek War of Independence -...

  Nova Ashford

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  The Greek War of Independence, which began in 1821, was the culmination of centuries of subjugation under the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Turks had ruled over Greece since the fall of Constantinople in 1453, imposing their control over the Greek-speaking territories of the Eastern Mediterranean. While the Greeks endured under Ottoman rule for nearly four centuries, various socio-political, religious, and economic factors fostered the desire for independence. These factors would eventually fuel a revolution that would reshape Greece’s future and contribute to the broader wave of nationalistic movements across Europe in the 19th century. 
  The Ottoman Empire's control over Greece was characterized by a rigid hierarchical structure. While Greeks were allowed to practice their religion and maintain certain aspects of their culture, they were treated as second-class citizens, subject to high taxes and military conscription. This created deep resentment and a longing for autonomy. However, resistance to Ottoman rule was sporadic and often crushed by the overwhelming power of the Empire. The Greeks, scattered across various islands and mainland regions, lacked the unity needed to mount an effective challenge to Ottoman authority. 
  One of the key elements that ignited the desire for Greek independence was the rise of nationalist and revolutionary ideas in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The French Revolution of 1789 had sparked waves of liberalism and nationalism across the continent, and these ideas reached Greece through intellectuals, students, and traders. The Enlightenment ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity resonated with many Greeks, who saw them as a path toward the freedom they had been denied for centuries.

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  The Great Depression - The...

  History Retold

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  This comprehensive book dives deep into the history and events that lead to the Great Depression of the 1930s, and its lasting impact on society and culture. 
  The Great Depression was a period of unprecedented economic struggle, beginning with the stock market collapse of 1929. As the economy plummeted, so did the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans, who were left jobless and destitute. The New Deal, a series of public works programs, was passed to help stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment. 
  In this book, you will gain an understanding of the economic downturn of the 1930s, and learn the human stories of those impacted by the crisis. You will read about famous authors and books of the period, their lives and struggles, and the messages they left behind. 
    
  You will also gain insight into the long-term consequences of the Great Depression, and how its legacy has shaped the world today. 
  This book is an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in economic history and its connections to society and culture. It is a must-have for anyone interested in understanding the Great Depression 
  Don't wait - order your copy of "The Great Depression: The Causes of the 1930s Economic Crisis, and the Consequences on Society and Culture" today! And gain a deeper understanding of the events that lead to the Great Depression and its lasting impact.

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