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  The Last Kings of Macedonia and...

  Ian Worthington

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  In the history of ancient Macedonia, the last three Antigonid kings—Philip V, his son Perseus, and the pretender Andriscus or Philip VI—are commonly overlooked in favor of their predecessors Philip II and his son Alexander the Great, who established a Macedonian empire. By the time Philip V became king, Macedonia was no longer an imperial power and Rome was fast spreading its dominance over the Mediterranean. Viewed as postscripts to the kingdom's heyday, the last Macedonian kings are often denounced for self-serving ambitions, flawed policies, and questionable personal qualities by hostile ancient writers. They are condemned for defeats by Rome that saw both the end of the monarchy and the fall of the formidable Macedonian phalanx before the Roman legion. 
   
   
   
  Producing the first full-scale treatment of Philip V in eighty years and the first in English of Perseus and Andriscus in more than fifty, Ian Worthington argues that this period was far from a postscript to Macedonia's Classical greatness and disagrees that the last Antigonid kings were merely collateral damage in Rome's ascendancy in the east. Despite superior Roman manpower and resources, Philip and Perseus often had the upper hand in their wars against Rome. As Worthington asserts, these kings deserve to be remembered for striving to preserve their kingdom's independence against staggering odds.

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  Summer Break Smarter Kids - The...

  My Ho Thao

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  Say goodbye to the summer slump! Summer Break, Smarter kids is your all-in-one guide to keeping your child's mind sharp, spirits high, and screen time in check - all while having fun. Designed for busy parents and caregivers, this book is packed with practical, low-prep learning activities that feel more like play than school. 
  Inside, you'll discover:Daily literacy boosters using things you already do - like grocery shopping, mealtime, or bedtimeCreative reading games like Book Bingo, Lego Story Builder and Reading Fort PicnicsSTEM & logic challenges that teach problem-solving through everyday activities and board gamesImagination- streching prompts like "What If" journals and design- your-own gamesEmotional and social developement tips to help kids connect, reflect, and growPrintable tools like reading logs, sticker charts, scavenger hunts, and more! 
  Whether you have five minutes or an entire afternoon, Summer Break, Smarter Kdis helps you turn ordinary days into meaningful learning moments - without any stress, guilt, or worksheet. 
  Perfect for kids ages 5-10 and flexible for different learning styles and family schedules. 
  Learning never looked so fun. Let's make this the smartest summer yet!

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  Textures of Terror - The Murder...

  Victoria Sanford

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  Investigating the unsolved murder of a female law student and the pervasive violence against Guatemalan women that drives migration. 
   
   
   
  Part memoir and part forensic investigation, Textures of Terror is a gripping first-person story of women, violence, and migration out of Guatemala—and how the United States is implicated. Accompanying Jorge Velásquez in a years-long search for answers after the brutal murder of his daughter Claudina Isabel, Victoria Sanford explores what it means to seek justice in "postconflict" countries where violence never ended. 
   
   
   
  Through this father's determined struggle and other stories of justice denied, Textures of Terror offers a deeper understanding of US policies in Latin America and their ripple effect on migration. Sanford offers an up-close appraisal of the inner workings of the Guatemalan criminal justice system and how it maintains inequality, patriarchy, and impunity. Presenting the stories of other women who have suffered at the hands of strangers, intimate partners, and the security forces, this work reveals the deeply gendered nature of power and violence in Guatemala.

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  Communist Manifesto The (version 2)

  Friedrich Engels

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  The Communist Manifesto was conceived as an outline of the basic beliefs of the Communist movement. The authors believed that the European Powers were universally afraid of the nascent movement, and were condemning as "communist," people or activities that did not actually conform to what the Communists believed. This Manifesto, then, became a manual for their beliefs.In it we find Marx and Engel's rehearsal of the idea that Capital has stolen away the work of the artisan and peasant by building up factories to produce goods cheaply. The efficiency of Capital depends, then, on the wage laborers who staff the factories and how little they will accept in order to have work. This concentrates power and money in a Bourgeois class that profits from the disunity of workers (Proletarians), who only receive a subsistence wage.If workers unite in a class struggle against the bourgeois, using riot and strikes as weapons, they will eventually overthrow the bourgeois and replace them as a ruling class. Communists further believe in and lay out a system of reforms to transform into a classless, stateless society, thus distinguishing themselves from various flavors of Socialism, which would be content to have workers remain the ruling class after the revolution.The Manifesto caused a huge amount of discussion for its support for a forcible overthrow of the existing politics and society. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)

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  Project 2027 - A Bold Plan for...

  Ed Minnock

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  America needs the Democrats to deliver prosperity and reunite America. 
  The book discusses ten policies that voters overwhelmingly support: reduce prescription drug costs, reduce hospital costs, reduce housing costs, raise the minimum wage, remove big money from politics, restore women’s reproductive rights, outlaw gerrymandering, eliminate presidential immunity, restore the Voting Rights Act, and eliminate the electoral college. 
  Implementing these policies will alleviate the hardship of nearly 200 hundred million Americans living paycheck to paycheck, enable women throughout America to once again be able to fully participate in modern social and economic life, and advance democracy. 
  Democrats have drafted bills and passed laws that implement several of these policies. However, Republicans have and will continue to use the Senate filibuster and the Supreme Court to block these bills and overturn these laws. 
  The book presents moral, legal, and constitutional methods to overcome this Republican obstruction without amendments. 
  When Democrats improve the quality of life for Americans, they win elections

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  The Fear Vanisher - Erasing...

  Caleb David

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  "Say goodbye to crippling self-doubt and hello to a world of endless possibilities with 'The Fear Vanisher.' This transformative guide provides a powerful and practical approach to erasing the doubts that hold you back and embracing a life of confidence and courage. In a world where fear and uncertainty often dominate, this book offers a clear path to reclaiming your inner strength and living a life of limitless potential. Through a blend of psychological insights, actionable exercises, and inspiring stories, you'll learn to identify and dismantle the root causes of your doubts, cultivate a resilient mindset, and embrace the possibilities that await you. Discover how to silence the inner critic, build unwavering self-belief, and take bold, decisive action toward your dreams. 'The Fear Vanisher' is more than just a set of techniques; it's a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Whether you're facing professional challenges, personal insecurities, or simply seeking a more fulfilling life, this book will equip you with the tools and insights to erase your doubts and embrace your potential. Vanish your fears and embrace your possibilities."

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