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  Pompey the Great: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  Thanks to Caesar’s victory in the civil war, Pompey is mostly remembered not for being one of Rome’s greatest generals, but for being defeated by Caesar and then ignominiously murdered after he fled to Egypt, where the boy pharaoh Ptolemy XIII decapitated Pompey and offered his head to Caesar as a gift. Although Caesar was there chasing Pompey’s men, he quickly became involved in Egypt’s own civil war. As a consequence of Ptolemy’s barbarity, Caesar impulsively decided to side with his sister Cleopatra in her bid for the throne of Egypt, escalating what was rapidly becoming an all-out civil war.  
  	Of course, before the civil war, Pompey was one of the most powerful men in Rome. Gnaeus Pompeius was born on September 29, 106 BCE and went on to become regarded as one of the greatest statesmen and generals of the late Roman Republic. He was given the title “the Great” by his troops in Africa in 82 BCE and assumed the cognomen Magnus after 81 BCE. Pompey belonged to the senatorial nobility, the Pompeii, and the family had its first consul in 141 BCE. He loved all things Greek and spoke the language fluently. He gained much of his early military experience working on the staff of his father Pompeius Strabo, and the family base was in Picenum in eastern Italy. Strabo had significantly increased the family’s clients when he was consul in 88 BCE.  
  	In time, Pompey played a role in defeating many of Rome’s enemies across the world, from Africa to Spain, and he even helped put down Spartacus’ uprising. He had built his military power and acumen by participating in Rome’s previous civil war between Gaius Marius and Sulla, sharpening both his political and military skills, and he used them to great effect for decades during one of ancient Rome’s most chaotic – and important – periods. Perhaps just as importantly, following his successes in Africa, he demanded a triumph and refused to disband his army.

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  African Myths: Captivating...

  Matt Clayton

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  Do you like stories about gods and spirits, giants and monsters, damsels in distress, and clever heroes? 
  All of these can be found in African myth and folklore, which have a vast and varied tapestry of stories from hundreds of cultures, each with its own traditions and values.  
  Sometimes the heroes of these stories are divine beings who come down from heaven to create the world we live in, but sometimes human beings and animals themselves are the ones who see to it that the sun, moon, and stars are put into their proper places.  
  Sometimes the heroes are hapless men who get into more trouble than they can handle, while others find a way out of their predicament by getting help from unlikely sources. Sometimes the heroines find themselves in mortal peril because they are not paying attention and have to be rescued by someone else, while others are forced into their predicaments by external forces that require them to be saved or save themselves.  
  However, whatever the danger and whomever the hero is, all of these stories have the ability to captivate our imaginations and keep us on the edge of our seats. 
  Here are just a few of the amazing characters you will meet in this book:a princess who gets eaten by a monster and then goes on to marry a mysterious prince who is not all he seems to bea young woman who is sacrificed to end a drought but rescued by the young man who loves her dearlya blacksmith who is given an impossible task, and the madman who helps solve the problemthe children who put the sun into the skythe fanged deer whose eyes turned into the starsthe clever lad who saves his uncle from death and outsmarts every enemy he comes across 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to enjoy each of these fascinating stories from the world of African myths, legends, and fairy tales!

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  Justice as Fairness: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Justice as Fairness, by John Rawls.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by John Rawls.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Justice as Fairness presents a powerful and thought-provoking vision of a society founded on principles of fairness and equality. Through a detailed framework of distributive justice, the book introduces the idea of a "veil of ignorance" as a foundation for designing just institutions. With its focus on ensuring equal basic rights, opportunities, and a fair distribution of wealth and power, this work remains a cornerstone for understanding modern political philosophy. Its relevance extends to debates about democracy, human rights, and the moral underpinnings of a just society.

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  Kidnapped

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  A story of friendship, honor, and adventure that will captivate young minds, readers will love the enthralling tale of young protagonist David Balfour in his journey of self-discovery, loss, and endurance. A tale that explores the historical landscape of Scotland, this is a coming-of-age story like no other. With beautiful full-page illustrations in color, as well as original illustrations in black and white, children will adore this vibrant edition. Featuring detailed foiling on the front and back and accompanied by a ribbon bookmark to keep your place, these stunning books will make a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.

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  Building Resilience - Rewire...

  Pradip N Das

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  A Powerful Guide to Build Resilience!!! 
  Do you feel exhausted and tired with stress and anxiety? 
  Do you give up whenever you encounter obstacles, trauma and mishaps? 
  Do You Want to Discover the Art of Happiness and Mental Resilience, Learn Self-Discipline, and Develop Growth Mindset? 
  What if you are able to confront any problem you face and bounce back? 
  What if you are able to Build Resilience to propel you towards great success? 
  Imagine that you can handle any challenges or setback life throws at you and come up with flying colors 
  If you always struggle and look for building resilience, the book Building Resilience is for you. 
  In this book, you will learnHow To Train Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Build ResilienceHelp to Harness the True Power of Your Brain, Develop Resilience Against Stress, and Change Your Mental and Physical StatePowerful, Practical Guidelines to Build a Lifetime of Resilience, Flexibility, and HappinessRewiring Your Brain for Maximum ResilienceA book to encourage resilience, persistence and to help to bounce back from challenges and adversityEssential Skills to Recover from Stress, Trauma, and Adversity 
  If you are sincerely looking to build resilience to achieve success in life, this book contains all the requisite tools to master your inner state and empower you to become persistence and achieve your goals.

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  Aristotle for Novelists - 14...

  Douglas Vigliotti

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  In many ways, we've been telling the same stories, over and over, for the last 2300 years. This book will show you why, and how you can do it too. 
  For centuries, dramatic writers have relied on Aristotelian principles to write their stories for the screen and stage—the same stories you stream and watch today. But for the first time ever, the timeless principles from Aristotle’s esteemed Poetics have been adapted for novelists. 
  With succinct clarity, novelist Douglas Vigliotti shows you exactly how to write a novel using tried-and-true principles that have been used since antiquity to tell great stories. These principles are the foundation on which any story can be written. Whether you are writing your first or tenth novel, Aristotle for Novelists has something to offer any serious writer of fiction. It is both a challenge to writers to simplify their craft and a no-frills, impassioned outcry for novelists everywhere.

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