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  Sicily: The History and Legacy...

  Charles River Editors

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  It is hard to find an island on the map more central than Sicily. Located at the crossroads between Europe and Africa, and between the Eastern and Western Mediterranean, Sicily has rarely been governed as an independent, unified state. Nonetheless, the island has always occupied a front-row seat to some of the most important events in history, and nowhere is this more obvious than during antiquity.  
  	After the Punic Wars, Sicily would remain a Roman domain until the end of antiquity, and affairs on the island dramatically affected the Romans at home. The First Servile War (135-132 BCE) and Second Servile War (104-100 BCE) both took place in Sicily, and they were perhaps the largest (and temporarily successful) slave revolts in antiquity, demonstrating a great unease in the early stages of Roman imperialism. In 70 BCE, the Roman orator and statesman Cicero gave a speech against Verres, the corrupt governor of the island, and over 2,000 years later it still provides an invaluable glimpse into the way things were run in Sicily and the Roman Republic as a whole.  
  	Over 1500 years later, the largest island of the Mediterranean remains a complicated place with a fraught relationship to the Italian mainland. Separated by only the narrow Strait of Messina, Sicily feels like a different country in many ways, and the differences between Sicilians and Italians are much vaster than the tiny geographical separating them might intimate. For example, the linguistic differences between the two are substantial, as Sicilian is practically its own language, rather than just a dialect. It differs from Italian most apparently insofar as the normal final “o” of masculine nouns is replaced by a “u,” but beyond that difference, there are lengthy, five syllable words that a standard Italian tongue tends to trip over. In fact, most Italians have difficulty understanding Sicilian if they can comprehend any of it at all.

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  The Touch Points - Blueprint for...

  Julia Karmaz Larsen

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  What if the way we understand the world is fundamentally incomplete? 
  In The Touch Points, Julia Karmaz Larsen presents a sharp, systems-level exploration of economic models, globalization, and the forces shaping modern society. Moving beyond traditional business thinking, the book examines capitalism, socialism, and hybrid systems to reveal how the world truly operates. 
  Blending economic theory, political economy, and real-world insight, it uncovers the hidden connections between global systems, leadership, and decision-making in an increasingly complex landscape. 
  Understand the Systems That Shape Our World 
  In a time of rapid transformation, this book provides a clear framework to understand: 
  • How economic systems function in practice 
  • The impact of globalization and geopolitical dynamics 
  • Why coexistence between systems may define future stability 
  A Systems Thinking Approach 
  Applying systems thinking and complexity theory, you will learn: 
  • How to think in systems, not silos 
  • Better decision-making in uncertain environments 
  • The role of leadership within complex global systems 
  From Theory to Insight 
  Bridging academic theory with real-world strategy, the book connects economics, leadership, and societal dynamics. 
  Who This Book Is For 
  Leaders, executives, and professionals seeking deeper insight into global systems and decision-making. 
  Why It Matters Now 
  In a world defined by uncertainty, understanding systems is essential. 
  The Touch Points equips you to navigate complexity, think strategically, and understand the forces shaping the future.

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  The Art of the Delusion

  Marcus Reed

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  The Art of the Delusion is a meditation on power, image, and the quiet disappearance of truth beneath the glow of persuasion. In a world where confidence outweighs competence and charisma becomes currency, reality is no longer discovered — it’s negotiated. This book dissects the psychology of performance: how ambition turned into identity, how sincerity became spectacle, and how modern life taught us to sell versions of ourselves instead of understanding who we are. Written in lyrical, critical prose, it examines the new economy of illusion — where authenticity is curated, morality is optional, and the art of influence has replaced the pursuit of integrity.

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  Settling the Score -- Part 3:...

  Josh Hunter

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  A straight stud is starting to break… 
  Wade still struts around school in his varsity jacket like he’s the king of the world. Laughing it up with his jock buddies. Making out with his cheerleader girlfriend. Bullying the “queers”. But behind the eyes he’s starting to get desperate. 
  Wade hasn’t had sex in a week. Any kind of sex. Not since I put his manhood under lock and key. I wonder how much longer he can take it. Another day? Two? Pretty soon, the frustration will be too much, and he’ll do anything I want just to get some release. 
  There’s only one problem: 
  It turns out that I’m not the only one who has Wade in training. And somebody else wants to break him first. 
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  Financial Tips to Help Kids -...

  Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana

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  “You’ve got to tell your money what to do or it will leave.” - Dave Ramsey 
   In Financial Tips to Help Kids, author Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana draws on over a decade helping children and their parents and her own experience teaching her own 3 children about money management to offer valuable kids’ money advice that will help them to learn the value of saving for college, budgeting for ‘wants’ like toys and cell phone service and building for financial freedom in the future. 
  In this helpful kids money guide, grade school and middle school aged children learn life-changing advice for money saving tips and kids investing tactics:How to start a successful child savings plan and start saving for future goals, like college, their first car and other large purchasesTeaching children how ATMs and credit cards work and the costs of using themProven methods for building kids spending plans that will workHow to talk to kids about adult issues like debt and monthly paymentsHow to say ‘No’ when your child asks for money or unnecessary wantsKids and money for any age range from early elementary school through middle schoolTeaching children the value of work and the reward of receiving payment for completed tasks and jobs 
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  Empath - Understanding The...

  Chloe B Johnson

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  We are all born with a certain degree of empathy. For some people, this quality is extremely intense and difficult to manage, leading them to be labelled “highly sensitive” or “empaths.” These individuals are often misdiagnosed with conditions such as anxiety or depression because their emotional sensitivities are so pronounced. However, new research is emerging that suggests highly sensitive empaths can actually thrive in life if they learn how to manage their sensitivities properly. 
  Highly sensitive people (HSP) are a unique breed. They make up only around 15-20 per cent of the population and are known for their heightened intuition, deep empathizing abilities, and propensity for introspection. This makes them incredibly insightful and caring individuals, but can also lead to a lot of stress and overwhelm.

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