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  Stoicism - A Very Short...

  Brad Inwood

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  Stoicism is two things: a long past philosophical school of ancient Greece and Rome, and an enduring philosophical movement that still inspires people in the twenty-first century to rethink and reorganize their lives in order to achieve personal satisfaction. What is the connection between them? 
   
   
   
  This Very Short Introduction provides an introductory account of Stoic philosophy, and tells the story of how ancient Stoicism survived and evolved into the movement we see today. Exploring the roots of the school in the philosophy of fourth century BCE Greece, Brad Inwood examines its basic history and doctrines and its relationship to the thought of Plato, Aristotle, and his successors, and the Epicureans. Sketching the history of the school's reception in the western tradition, he argues that, despite the differences between ancient and contemporary Stoics, there is a common core of philosophical insight that unites the modern version not just to Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius but also to the school's original founders, Zeno, Cleanthes, and Chrysippus. Inwood concludes by considering the place of Stoicism in modern life.

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  Saved at the Seawall - Stories...

  Jessica Dulong, Mitchell Zuckoff

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  Saved at the Seawall is the definitive history of the largest ever waterborne evacuation. Jessica DuLong reveals the dramatic story of how the New York Harbor maritime community heroically delivered stranded commuters, residents, and visitors out of harm's way. Even before the US Coast Guard called for "all available boats," tugs, ferries, dinner boats, and other vessels had sped to the rescue from points all across New York Harbor. In less than nine hours, captains and crews transported nearly half a million people from Manhattan. 
   
   
   
  Anchored in eyewitness accounts and written by a mariner who served at Ground Zero, Saved at the Seawall weaves together the personal stories of people rescued that day with those of the mariners who saved them. DuLong describes the inner workings of New York Harbor and reveals the collaborative power of its close-knit community. Her chronicle of those crucial hours, when hundreds of thousands of lives were at risk, highlights how resourcefulness and basic human goodness triumphed over turmoil on one of America's darkest days.

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  The Broken Path - Native Tribes...

  Davis Truman

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  “The Broken Path: Native Tribes and the Tragedy of the Trail of Tears” delves into one of the darkest chapters in American history, documenting the harrowing experiences of Southeastern Native American tribes during the forced relocations known as the Trail of Tears. This book offers a poignant exploration of the devastating consequences of U.S. government policies that sought to remove Indigenous peoples from their ancestral lands. Through the lens of selected tribes, whose fates, though varied, were marked by equal suffering, the narrative reveals the inhumane reality of manifest destiny.  
  This doctrine drove the relentless expansion of white settlers across the continent. Despite efforts by Native Americans to resist through legal battles and armed conflict, their struggle was tragically futile against the overwhelming forces of displacement. This powerful account underscores the enduring impact of this tragic era on the Indigenous populations of America.

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  Maine Roads to Gettysburg - How...

  Tom Huntington

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  From the author of Searching for George Gordon Meade, a study of how troops from Maine aided the Union Army’s victory at the Battle of Gettysburg. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and his 20th Maine regiment made a legendary stand on Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. But Maine’s role in the battle includes much more than that. Soldiers from the Pine Tree State contributed mightily during the three days of fighting. Pious general Oliver Otis Howard secured the high ground of Cemetery Ridge for the Union on the first day. Adelbert Ames—the stern taskmaster who had transformed the 20th Maine into a fighting regiment—commanded a brigade and then a division at Gettysburg. The 17th Maine fought ably in the confused and bloody action in the Wheatfield; a sea captain turned artilleryman named Freeman McGilvery cobbled together a defensive line that proved decisive on July 2; and the 19th Maine helped stop Pickett’s Charge during the battle’s climax.  Maine soldiers had fought and died for two bloody years even before they reached Gettysburg. They had fallen on battlefields in Virginia and Maryland. They had died in front of Richmond, in the Shenandoah Valley, on the bloody fields of Antietam, in the Slaughter Pen at Fredericksburg, and in the tangled Wilderness around Chancellorsville. And the survivors kept fighting, even as they followed Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania.  In Maine Roads to Gettysburg, author Tom Huntington tells their stories. Praise for Searching for George Gordon Meade “An engrossing narrative that the reader can scarcely put down.” —Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James M. McPherson “Unique and irresistible.” —Lincoln Prize-winning historian Harold Holzer

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  Subconscious Mind - Rewiring...

  Coral Nunez

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  The subconscious mind is a powerful and often misunderstood component of our overall mental framework. It operates beneath the surface of our conscious awareness, influencing our emotions, behaviors, and perceptions in ways we rarely notice. This hidden realm of thought is not merely a repository of forgotten memories or repressed emotions, but rather a dynamic and active process that continuously shapes our daily experiences. From habits formed during childhood to deeply ingrained belief systems, the subconscious mind acts as an archive that stores our past experiences and serves as the engine behind our reactions and decision-making. Understanding its workings can unlock profound insights into why we behave the way we do, providing the keys to personal growth and transformation. 
  In exploring the subconscious mind, it is essential to consider both historical and modern scientific perspectives. Ancient philosophies and spiritual traditions have long acknowledged the power of the inner self, emphasizing techniques such as meditation, dream analysis, and ritual practices to access deeper layers of consciousness. In contrast, modern neuroscience and psychology have begun to uncover the biological underpinnings of subconscious processes, such as neural plasticity and the complex interplay between various brain regions. These scientific advancements have validated many traditional practices, demonstrating that our subconscious is not a mysterious, mystical force, but a tangible and influential part of our neurobiology. The integration of these views has fostered a comprehensive understanding of mental processes, blending empirical evidence with time-tested wisdom.

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  Knowledge and Epistemology -...

  Hector Davidson

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  This book bundle contains these books: 
  - Epistemology  
  - Empiricism  
  - Feminist Philosophy  
  - Phenomenology  
  - Pragmatism  
  - Transcendentalism 

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