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  Marcus Aurelius - The Stoic Emperor

  Donald J. Robertson

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  Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy 
   
  This novel biography brings Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE) to life for a new generation of readers by exploring the emperor’s fascinating psychological journey. Donald J. Robertson examines Marcus’s relationships with key figures in his life, such as his mother, Domitia Lucilla, and the emperor Hadrian, as well as his Stoic tutors. He draws extensively on Marcus’s own Meditations and correspondence, and he examines the emperor’s actions as detailed in the Augustan History and other ancient texts. 
   
  Marcus Aurelius struggled to reconcile his philosophy and moral values with the political pressures he faced as emperor at the height of Roman power. Robertson examines Marcus’s attitude toward slavery and the moral dilemma posed by capturing enemies in warfare; his attitude toward women; the role of Stoicism in shaping his response to the threat of civil war; the treatment of Christians under his rule; and the naming of his notorious son Commodus as his successor.  
   
  Throughout, the Meditations is used to shed light on the mind of the emperor—his character, values, and motives—as Robertson skillfully weaves together Marcus’s inner journey as a philosopher with the outer events of his life as a Roman emperor. 
   
  Donald J. Robertson, a cognitive-behavior psychotherapist and writer, is a founding member of the organization Modern Stoicism and the president and founder of the Plato’s Academy Centre nonprofit. The author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism and the Art of Happiness, he lives in Canada and Greece.

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  Learn Spanish in Your Car: The...

  Damián Carabello

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  Buckle up and get ready to turn every drive into an exciting Spanish-learning adventure! "Learn Spanish in Your Car: The Complete Audio Course for Beginners" is your ultimate companion that transforms commuting time into powerful, productive learning. Imagine greeting locals with ease, ordering tapas without hesitation, and connecting with new friends—all while sitting behind the wheel. With engaging lessons, clear pronunciation guides, and interactive dialogues, you’ll quickly move from simple greetings to real conversations that flow naturally. Each chapter is designed to make Spanish stick through repetition and practice, so you’ll not just memorize words—you’ll live them. Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or heading on a road trip, this audiobook turns your car into a moving classroom where every mile brings you closer to fluency. Say goodbye to boring drills and hello to practical Spanish you can use right away. Press play and let’s go—¡Vamos!

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  Let the Mind Settle – A Sleep...

  Whisper Mind

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  Are you tired of restless nights, racing thoughts, and the endless loop of “what ifs” that never seem to stop? Let the Mind Settle is your gentle invitation to step away from the noise and into a sanctuary of calm. 
  Created with the ADHD soul in mind, this soothing audiobook guides you through breathwork, body relaxation, and compassionate affirmations designed to quiet the mind without forcing it. Instead of battling your thoughts, you’ll learn to release the pressure, let go of perfection, and drift peacefully into rest — exactly as you are. 
  Whether your thoughts wander endlessly or your body struggles to be still, this audiobook offers permission to rest in your own way. Sleep will find you — gently, naturally, and without judgment. 
  A healing bedtime companion for every ADHD soul who longs for peace, softness, and true rest.

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  Kingdom of Wolves

  Juliana Vasiljevic

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  Kingdom of Wolves clears the path to understanding the unconscious drives that motivate if not govern the behaviours of predators, abusers, bullies, their victims and the underlying issues that draw them to each other. The author demystifies the complexities of human behaviour, merging old concepts with new as she guides you through the emotional and psychological landscapes of the abuser’s and victim’s psyche. She provides a simple but profound insight into the adverse causes and outcomes of early childhood and adolescent development, linking it to present-day adult ways of life. Juliana, once a victim of domestic abuse herself, believes that freedom, reclamation, redemption and wholeness of spirit can only be achieved by taking a journey inward. She hopes through this book to provide a way forward for victims who are trapped by their past experiences or present-day abusive circumstances and concludes that the key to recognition, understanding and prevention of violence and abuse can only be gained through acquiring a deeper awareness of human behaviour.

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  Free Speech - What Everyone...

  Nadine Strossen

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  This concise but comprehensive book lays out specific answers to myriad topical questions about free speech law, and also general explanations of how and why the law distinguishes between protected and punishable speech. 
   
   
   
  The book focuses on modern First Amendment law, explaining the historic factors that propelled its evolution in a more speech-protective direction—in particular, the Civil Rights Movement. It highlights the many cases, involving multiple issues, in which robust speech-protective principles aided advocates of racial justice and other human rights causes. The book also shows how these holdings reflect universal, timeless values, which have been incorporated in many other legal systems, and have inspired countless thinkers and activists alike. 
   
   
   
  Without oversimplifying the complexities of free speech law, the book's lively question-and-answer format summarizes this law in an understandable, interesting, and memorable fashion. It addresses the issues in a logical sequence, presenting facts and eloquent language from landmark Supreme Court opinions. It will be illuminating to a wide range of listeners, from those who know nothing about free speech law, to those who have studied it but seek a well-organized summary of major doctrinal rules, as well as insights into their background, rationales, and interconnections.

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  Small Power - How Local Parties...

  David Doherty, Michael G....

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  An insider's look into the largely anonymous volunteers in local party organizations who make decisions in elections with profound implications for American democracy. 
   
   
   
  Although scholars have long recognized that local American parties play an important role in elections, surprisingly little is known about the individuals who lead these typically small, volunteer-based organizations. As David Doherty, Conor M. Dowling, and Michael G. Miller show in Small Power, local party leaders influence the electoral process in myriad ways: They recruit and support candidates, interface with state-wide and federal campaigns, and get out the vote in their communities. Drawing from a survey of over 850 Democratic and Republican local party chairs, a nationally representative sample of voters, and dozens of in-depth interviews, the authors describe how parties are organized, who party chairs are, and how they serve the party. Leveraging novel experiments that illuminate how chairs make choices about which individuals to recruit as candidates—as well as whether those choices reflect voters' preferences—Small Power sheds new light on how seemingly mundane local decisions can shape party goals, influence candidate pipelines, and affect who ends up winning elections.

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