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  The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius

  Marcus Aurelius

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  Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman empire from AD 161-180. He wrote the 12 books of the Meditations as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum on campaign in Pannonia, because internal notes tell us that the first book was written when he was campaigning against the Quadi on the river Granova and the second book was written at Carnuntum.It is unlikely that Marcus Aurelius ever intended the writings to be published and the work has no official title, so "Meditations" is one of several titles commonly assigned to the collection. These writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs.George Long Translation

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  They Made America Great - 31...

  Rick Rhodes

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  Spanning more than 250 years of American History, this work is a collection of 31 heartwarming stories of some of our fellow Americans who have traveled that road behind us.  Some people here are well known: Harry Truman, George Marshall, Lou Gehrig, the Wright Brothers, Clara Barton, Ulysses Grant, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, John Quincy Adams, David Crockett, Meriwether Lewis, and Benjamin Franklin.  Others presented here are lesser known, but also have contributed to our American Legacy.Harry Truman once stated, “The only thing really new, is the history you don’t know.”“  Professor Allen Guelzo stated, "History, if anything, teaches us humility,”  It's been said, “The next time around, history lessons are always more costly,”  Distinguished Historian David McCullough affirms, “History is a great way to meet people.”  This book does that.Specific to this book, America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association co-founder, Ron Stob stated, “By looking at our nation’s past, we can better understand and assess events of today,”   Leon E. Panetta of Seaside, California stated, “Your book highlights what it means to be American, all the while providing a means to reflect on the challenges currently facing the American identity.”

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  STOICISM - EUDAIMONIA: A Guide...

  Quinto Greco

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  IN A WORLD THAT SEEMS TO HAVE LOST ITS ETHICAL COMPASS, WHERE TRADITIONAL VALUES ARE ERODED BY MODERN CHAOS, THE TEACHINGS OF THE ANCIENT STOICS OFFER A STEADFAST GUIDE TO RECLAIMING PURPOSE, STRENGTH, AND INTEGRITY. 
  Crafted for the man who values discipline, structure, and ancient wisdom, this short and concise guide draws on the profound insights of Stoic philosophy, weaving together the principles that allowed figures like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca to lead lives of unwavering virtue amidst hardship. Stoicism is a practical framework for reviving STRENGTH, HONOR, AND CLARITY in today’s world. 
  Inside:The Origins and Principles of Stoicism: Discover the wisdom of the great Stoic thinkers, from Zeno of Citium to Marcus Aurelius, and understand the core values—such as the Four Cardinal Virtues—that will ground you in moral resilience and purpose.The Stoic Approach to Emotions: Learn how to manage emotions like love, anger, and happiness through a lens that promotes control, acceptance, and inner calm.Modern Stoicism: Learn how this ancient philosophy applies directly to the challenges of modern life, offering a timeless approach to navigating a world often at odds with enduring values.Practical Exercises for Daily Stoicism: With guidance on preparing for the day, conquering fears, removing obstacles, and forgiving others, this book gives you a toolkit for living with courage and authenticity.And MORE! 
  "Eudaimonia" isn’t just a narrated book; it’s an invitation to rediscover the North Star that can guide us through life’s storms. In a society that’s drifted from its roots, this guide will show you how to live with purpose, strength, and clarity—just as the Stoics did centuries ago. GET YOUR AUDIO NOW.

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  Fishing With Tardelli - A Memoir...

  Neil Besner

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  A literary meditation on memory, time, love, and loss
  		 
  Fishing With Tardelli contemplates the relations among four parents — mother, father, stepfather, and a Brazilian fishing companion — and the author. Over marriages and remarriages, fathers and mothers become stepfathers and stepmothers, and brothers gain and lose stepbrothers and half-brothers, sisters and half-sisters across two continents. The various homes become part of Besner’s internal geography; memory, dream, story, fable become permeable layers folded over bald facts baldly stated.
  		 
  Beginning with an older man’s recollections of himself as a young teenager fishing with Tardelli in the bay in Rio de Janeiro, the memoir reflects on time lost and time regained. The narration ranges across the mid-’40s in Montreal, where two couples marry, divorce, and remarry in a new configuration; proceeds to Rio de Janeiro in the mid-’50s, when one of these newly formed families emigrates; and returns to Montreal in the late ’60s and early ’70s. After a 50-year interlude, Besner returns from Western Canada to the pandemic moment in Toronto.

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  Cop talk - safety suicide ptsd...

  Don P. Price

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  WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? 
  Every time another American law enforcement officer is hurt or killed doing something odd, this is the first thing that comes to my mind. If you are thinking of going into law enforcement, already an officer, or are a friend or family member of one and want some insight into the mindset such an individual needs to have, this book was written for you. 
  I won’t make any promises that this book will make you or them the safest cop on the streets. I wish I could, but none of us even know whether we have the next five minutes until we take our last breath. That doesn’t mean we should live our lives in fear, nor should we live like our lives don’t matter. My intention in writing this book is to help save lives by giving a different perspective of what it means to be a cop, using humor when possible. 
  What I will promise the reader is this: I will always tell you the truth, to the best of my knowledge.  
  — Don P. Price 
  Incidents in this book are real events that happened very much as written, either to the author or one of his co-workers. Anyone who has an interest in the safety and well-being of law enforcement officers (LEOs), and their relationships with their friends and families, will have a better grasp of why they behave like they do. Dealing daily with strangers having one of the worst days of their lives takes a toll on these exceptional individuals. Having a certain mindset can make all the difference towards them making it home in one piece at the end of the day...and emotionally surviving to do it all again tomorrow. If you haven't a clue what it means to be a LEO, but simply want to get a glimpse behind the badge- if you want to share the adventure and boredom, the humor and the sadness, the fear and the anxiety these folks experience on any given day, then you should listen to this book!

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  Racing the Clock - Running...

  Bernd Heinrich

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  An award-winning, much-loved biologist turns his gaze on himself, using his long-distance running to illuminate the changes to a human body over a lifetime 
   
  Part memoir, part scientific investigation, Racing the Clock is the book biologist and natural historian Bernd Heinrich has been waiting his entire life to write. A dedicated and accomplished marathon (and ultra-marathon) runner who won his first marathon at age thirty-nine, Heinrich looks deeply at running, aging, and the body, exploring the unresolved relationship between metabolism, diet, exercise, and age.  
  Why do some bodies age differently than others? How much control do we have over that process and what effect, if any, does being active have? Bringing to bear research from his entire career and in the spirit of his classic Why We Run, Heinrich probes the questions of how we use energy and continue to adapt to our mutable surroundings and circumstances. Beyond that, he examines how our bodies change while we age but also how we can work with, if not overcome, many of these changes—and what all this tells us about evolution and the mechanisms of life, health, and happiness. 
  Racing the Clock offers fascinating and surprising conclusions, all while bringing the reader along on Heinrich’s compelling journey to what he says will be his final race—a fifty-kilometer race at age eighty. 

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