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  Arzawa: The History and Legacy...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Late Bronze Age Near East (c. 1550-1200 BCE) was a time and place of unprecedented wealth and stability. The major kingdoms of Egypt, Babylonia, Hatti, Mitanni, Assyria, and other regional powers established trade networks and diplomatic ties with each other, creating one of the world’s first global geopolitical systems in the process. There was war and conflict during this era, but most of the wars were border skirmishes that involved proxies, rarely changing the borders very much in the process. Modern scholars have divided the countries in this system into two groups: the major powers, which included those listed above along with a few others, and those who were usually ruled over or colonized by the major powers. But things were not always so black and white. 
  	The mysterious land of Arzawa is another Late Bronze Age kingdom whose Great Power status has been questioned by some archaeologists and historians. Arzawa was a state or a collection of states in western Anatolia that challenged the Hittites for supremacy in the region. Although Arzawa never extended its borders beyond Anatolia, even at the apex of its military, diplomatic, and economic power, it did draw the attention of the Egyptians and is mentioned in in two of the famous Amarna Letters. For that reason, many scholars have labeled Arzawa a Late Bronze Age Great Power, but the designation has done little to flesh out the details of their enigmatic culture. Historians, archaeologists, and philologists still argue over many elements of Arzawa and its people, including who they were, how powerful the kingdom was, and even where it was located. It is likely that not all of these questions will ever be answered, but an examination of Arzawa's culture and history, especially its relation with the Hittites, does help bring this Bronze Age culture into better focus.  

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  How to Care About Animals - An...

  Porphyry

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  An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals—and our vital relationships with them 
   
   
   
  How to Care about Animals is a fascinating menagerie of passages from classical literature about animals and the lives we share with them. Drawing on ancient writers from Aesop to Ovid, classicist and farmer M. D. Usher has gathered a healthy litter of selections that reveal some of the ways Greeks and Romans thought about everything from lions, bears, and wolves to birds, octopuses, and snails—and that might inspire us to rethink our own relationships with our fellow creatures. Presented in lively new translations, these pieces are filled with surprises—anticipating but also offering new perspectives on many of our current feelings and ideas about animals. 
   
   
   
  Here, Porphyry makes a compelling argument for vegetarianism and asserts that the just treatment of animals makes us better people; Pliny the Elder praises the virtuosity of songbirds and the virtuousness of elephants; Plutarch has one of Circe's pigs from the Odyssey make a serio-comic case for the dignity of the beasts of the field; Aristotle puts the study of animals on par with anthropology; we hear timeless Aesopian fables, including "The Hen That Laid the Golden Egg" and "The Fox and the Grapes"; and there is much, much more.

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  Becoming Little Shell - A...

  Chris La Tray

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  Growing up in Montana, Chris La Tray always identified as Indian. Despite the fact that his father fiercely denied any connection, he found Indigenous people alluring, often recalling his grandmother's consistent mention of their Chippewa heritage. 
   
   
   
  When La Tray attended his grandfather's funeral as a young man, he finally found himself surrounded by relatives who obviously were Indigenous. "Who were they?" he wondered, and "Why was I never allowed to know them?" Combining diligent research and compelling conversations with authors, activists, elders, and historians, La Tray embarks on a journey into his family's past, discovering along the way a larger story of the complicated history of Indigenous communities—as well as the devastating effects of colonialism that continue to ripple through surviving generations. And as he comes to embrace his full identity, he eventually seeks enrollment with the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians, joining their 158-year-long struggle for federal recognition. 
   
   
   
  Both personal and historical, Becoming Little Shell is a testament to the power of storytelling, to family and legacy, and to finding home. Infused with candor, heart, wisdom, and an abiding love for a place and a people, Chris La Tray's remarkable journey is both revelatory and redemptive.

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  Global Go-to-Market Strategies...

  Jan Buis

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  This book, titled Global Go-to-Market Strategies for Business Students, is a comprehensive guide structured into four essential modules. These modules are designed to be followed sequentially, starting with an initial feasibility study, followed by selecting the appropriate Route-to-Market, evaluating local resources, and culminating in an effective visibility strategy for new regions.
  The author has crafted this book specifically for college-based business students (Bachelor’s level), where theory and practice come together. It is suited for students in global technical, business, or marketing programs. In some cases, it may also be suitable for pre-master’s students or as part of a Global Marketing course within an MBA program.
  To optimize learning, the book provides an overarching assignment at the beginning, guiding students through each module. Additionally, each chapter contains its own set of questions to reinforce key concepts. Each of the four modules is also available as an individual eBook, allowing educators to share relevant sections as standalone courses without requiring the complete book

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  Fever in the Heartland A: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of A Fever in the Heartland, by Timothy Egan.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Timothy Egan.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  In A Fever in the Heartland, embark on a gripping journey through one of the darkest and most disturbing chapters of American history—the rise and fall of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s. This audiobook delves into the Klan’s resurgence, exploring how it capitalized on social fear, political turmoil, and cultural shifts to regain influence across the United States, particularly in the Midwest.
   
  Led by figures like D.C. Stephenson, the Klan expanded its reach into local governments and law enforcement, embedding itself deeply into the fabric of American life. With its rhetoric of nationalism and white supremacy, the Klan thrived on divisiveness, targeting not only African Americans but also immigrants, Catholics, and Jews. However, as its influence grew, so did the organization’s internal corruption and hypocrisy.

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  The Joyful Wisdom

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  What if laughter held more truth than solemnity? What if wisdom danced - light-footed, irreverent, and defiant - instead of cloaking itself in the heavy robes of tradition? 
  In The Joyful Wisdom (also known as La Gaya Scienza), Friedrich Nietzsche unveils a luminous and lyrical philosophy that challenges the deepest convictions of Western thought. Written during a moment of personal renewal, this daring work blends poetry, paradox, and razor-sharp insight into a celebration of life’s uncertainties—and the courage to embrace them. 
  Here, Nietzsche proclaims the death of God - not as despair, but as a liberation from dogma. He guides us through a labyrinth of aphorisms that question morality, truth, art, and the nature of existence itself. In the celebrated Book IV, "Sanctus Januarius," we find the seeds of eternal recurrence, a provocative vision of time and will that shaped existential and postmodern thought. The closing section, “Songs of Prince Vogelfrei,” offers poetic fragments that sing with ecstatic defiance. 
  Nietzsche’s legacy endures not only in philosophy but in literature, psychology, and cultural theory. His voice - bold, ironic, and unrelentingly modern -continues to speak to anyone seeking to break free from inherited beliefs and live with creative authenticity. 
  This immersive audiobook experience allows you to hear Nietzsche’s rhythmic prose and aphorisms in clear, intelligent narration powered by advanced AI -delivering both precision and nuance, perfectly suited to the musicality and complexity of the original text. 
  Step into the vibrant mind of one of history’s most original thinkers. Let The Joyful Wisdom unsettle, awaken, and inspire. 
  Buy now and begin your journey into a philosophy that dances on the edge of reason - with joy.

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