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  Fierce Ruthless Warriors Who...

  Andre T. Smith

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  "Fierce Ruthless Warriors Who Shaped Ancient History Vol. I & Vol II: Alexander The Great, Charlemagne, Genghis Khan, Hannibal, Julius Caesar, And Attila The Hun" by Andre T. Smith is a monumental two-in-one volume that brings to life six of the most formidable and influential warrior kings in ancient history. This comprehensive work meticulously chronicles the lives, battles, and staggering accomplishments of these legendary figures, whose actions reshaped the world. 
  In Volume I, readers are transported to the eras of Alexander the Great, whose vision of a united world extended far beyond his lifetime; Charlemagne, the bridge between ancient and modern Europe and a fierce proponent of Christianity; and Genghis Khan, possibly the greatest conqueror ever known, whose empire spanned continents. The narrative delves into their personal lives, military strategies, and the enduring legacies that have made them icons in world history. From Alexander's legendary pursuits inspired by Achilles and Hercules to Charlemagne's alliance with the Church, and Genghis Khan's unparalleled empire-building, this volume offers a detailed look at their paths to glory. 
  Volume II continues this epic saga with Hannibal, the master tactician whose relentless war against Rome became legendary; Julius Caesar, whose political cunning and military prowess reshaped the Roman Empire; and Attila the Hun, the feared ruler who challenged Rome's supremacy. These chapters explore Hannibal's extraordinary military campaigns, Caesar's ascent to power, and Attila's formidable presence in Europe, providing insight into their strategic minds and indomitable spirits. 
  "Fierce Ruthless Warriors Who Shaped Ancient History Vol. I & Vol II" is not just a historical account; it is a riveting narrative that captures the essence of these leaders who were as ruthless as they were visionary.

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  Missy's Guide - How to transform...

  Melissa (Missy) Weikel

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  Weikel inspires readers to dance for the Lord in this debut Christian work.For a time when she was younger, Weikel turned to stripping to support herself and her daughter. The shame she felt—rooted in sexual abuse she suffered as a child—was so great, she needed to numb the pain with drinking and drugs. It could have been enough to keep Weikel from ever dancing again, but she found ways to overcome her fears and dance like no one was watching—well, except for one being. “There is nothing more powerful than dancing with our heavenly father,” writes Weikel in her introduction. “Feeling his presence and love as I move across the floor is the ultimate high. I finally shed the care about what others think and know how much God loves me.” With this book, Weikel hopes to help others who feel trepidation about dancing find their inner Ginger Rogers. Dance, according to the author, is a form of worship—one that doubles as a source of healing for the dancer. Through personal anecdotes, explorations of Scripture, and dance exercises, Weikel encourages her readers to leave it all on the dance floor at the next wedding they attend or even to enjoy a solo dance party in the mirror. Weikel’s prose is enthusiastic and mystical, full of accounts of personal rituals and attestations about hearing God: “Today as I lit the final fire of the year and began to think about how the seasons change, I was overwhelmed by what the Holy Spirit downloaded as I was sweeping up the mess that the wood and paper make. God said, ‘You are approaching a new season, and I know you have felt all over the place like all this dust and dirt you are sweeping.’ ” It’s a short book at only 50 pages (including several full-page black-and-white photos). While probably not for everyone, Weikel’s open-hearted, judgment-free approach will undoubtedly speak to certain Christian readers who want a bit more dancing in their lives.A slim, inspiring work rooted in the author’s practice of dance-as-worship.

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  Spelling Five - An Interactive...

  Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana

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  Spelling Five is the fifth book in the Spelling for Kids interactive spelling workbooks series, which features spelling words that will quickly improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and spelling skills. It makes a great addition to any school or home-school curriculum! 
  Our unique, interactive spelling improvement book teaches students of all ability levels how to spell words and build vocabulary memory by integrating text repetition of age-specific words, along with the audio replay of the words from the connected spelling audiobook, which dramatically speeds memory retention, reading skills and pronunciation of words, as seen in this example from the book:Spell: Advance 
  Maddison has booked her train ticket in advance to have a discount. 
  Advance 
  A d v a n c e 
  Our powerful but practical spelling book offers these unique benefits to students:Optimizes your kids' learning by offering a variety of learning techniques. This book, along with the audiobook, utilizes verbal and visual instruction - students hear, read, and write each spelling word for permanent retention of words.The book covers words every child 9-year-old must know and are frequently misspelled in spelling tests.Engages children and gets them away from their video games and cell phones. It also helps children who are struggling with reading, spelling, and grammar due to ADHD, Dyslexia, and short-term memory issues.Children can listen to the audio instruction before bedtime, after school, or in the car. 
  Whether your child is just beginning their spelling journey and learning to read, or they are an overachiever and working to win the next spelling bee, Spelling for Kids is the perfect tool for accelerating spelling skills and ensuring your child is ahead of their class in spelling ability!

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  Volga Blues - A Journey into the...

  Marzio G. Mian

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  Winner of the Estense Prize 
    
  A risky undercover reporting trip along Russia’s great mother-river, the Volga, reveals the tortuous history and frightening current fantasies of a nation. 
    
  Since the invasion of Ukraine and ban on foreign reporters, Russia seems to have sunk into an even deeper shadow than in the darkest times of the Soviet Union. Only by presenting himself as an historian was Italian journalist Marzio G. Mian able to penetrate the Russian heartland, leading to his groundbreaking cover story for Harpers’ Magazine, “Behind the New Iron Curtain.” 
    
  In Volga Blues, Russian history and literature inform every step of Mian’s revealing and perilous journey along Russia’s most culturally significant river, the fulcrum of its history, “the mother.” Along with Alessandro Cosmelli, his photographer; Vlad, their translator and fixer; and Katya, Vlad‘s girlfriend, Mian manages to gather firsthand accounts from ordinary Russians. They discuss not only the impact of the war, Western sanctions, and their country’s isolation, but how Russian culture has changed as a result. Stalin is back in favor, Lenin has been downgraded as a “Europeanized intellectual.” Newly sophisticated local and seasonal cuisine is all the rage. People cite centuries-old grievances to explain their fear of Western invasion, as they claim a willingness to accept nuclear apocalypse to save Russian pride. Talking with contemporary Russian intellectuals, entrepreneurs, priests, widows, mercenaries, and pacifists, Mian discovers how little the West knows about Russia and Russians. Deeply distrustful of democracy, yearning for the ideological and spiritual purity of the Orthodox Church, betrayed by and fearful of the West, and reassured by the brutal, fragile, ancient dream of an imperial civilization, they make clear that the Cold War has not yet ended. 
    
  In visceral prose, Mian takes us across the floodplains where the Russian Orthodox faith first took root, where the Soviet empire asserted itself, and where the neo-imperial project of Vladimir Putin’s post-Soviet autocracy is currently being consolidated. The result is a harrowing, haunting vision of today’s great clash of civilizations—between Russia and the West—including a United States that at times seems uncannily similar. 
    
  "Volga Blues blends history, myth, and comedy with the paranoia of a nation in which Stalin seems to be rising from the dead, minus the communism but with brutality intact. Marzio Mian is Alexis de Tocqueville in what has once again become a land of the czars, a Joan Didion for the new authoritarianism's absurdity and sorrow."—Jeff Sharlet, New York Times bestselling author of The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War

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  Existential and Philosophical...

  Vivian Westlake

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  This book contains these two titles: 
  Existential Therapy - Existential therapy is a deeply philosophical approach to psychotherapy, grounded in the belief that life’s greatest challenge is navigating its inherent uncertainties while striving to create meaning. At its core, this approach invites individuals to confront the universal dilemmas of existence: freedom, responsibility, isolation, mortality, and the search for purpose. These existential concerns, though often unsettling, are also the catalysts for personal growth and transformation. 
  Reality Therapy - Reality Therapy is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the present moment, encouraging individuals to make choices that align with their true desires and values. Developed by Dr. William Glasser in the 1960s, it diverges from traditional therapeutic methods by centering on the idea that behavior is a choice and that people can gain control of their lives through conscious decisions. At the core of Reality Therapy is the concept that all behavior is purposeful and is driven by an individual's attempt to fulfill basic needs. These needs include survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun. When people feel that these needs are unmet, they often engage in behaviors that are designed to satisfy them, even if those behaviors are not helpful or productive. Reality Therapy challenges individuals to evaluate whether their current behaviors are effective in meeting these needs and whether they are serving their long-term goals.

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  Women of War Omnibus - Books 6-10

  History Nerds

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  In history’s vast tapestry of conflict, the narratives of women have often been sidelined, their bravery and sacrifices overshadowed by those of their male counterparts. Yet, time and again, women have risen to the call of duty, demonstrating unwavering courage, unparalleled resilience, and an unbreakable spirit in the face of war. This second volume of *Women of War* continues to illuminate the stories of extraordinary women whose lives were shaped by battle, yet who each, in their unique way, shaped the course of history. 
  In these pages, we journey across centuries and continents to meet five remarkable women. Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl whose diary from hiding during the Holocaust gave the world a powerful testament to the horrors of war and the resilience of the human spirit. Florence Nightingale, the "Lady with the Lamp," whose pioneering work in nursing during the Crimean War not only saved lives but transformed modern medicine. Nakano Takeko, the fierce samurai warrior of Japan, who led her own battalion in defense of her homeland during the Boshin War. Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the Soviet sniper whose deadly accuracy made her one of the deadliest women in World War II. And Lagertha, the legendary Viking shieldmaiden, whose tales of valor continue to inspire even today. 
  Through their stories, we witness different facets of war—its brutality, its challenges, and its profound impact on those who live through it. Yet, more importantly, we see how each of these women, in their own right, defied the limitations imposed upon them by society, wielding weapons, words, or wisdom to carve out their place in history. 
  As we delve into the lives of these heroines, may we find inspiration in their strength and courage, and a renewed understanding of the vital roles women have played—and continue to play—in the theaters of war.

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