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  Battle of Fornovo The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  In 1494, there were five sovereign regional powers in Italy: Milan, Venice, Florence, the Papal States and Naples. In 1536, only one remained: Venice. These decades of conflict precipitated great anxiety among Western thinkers, and Italians responded to the fragmentation, forevermore, of Latin Christendom, the end of self-governance for Italians, and the beginning of the early modern era in a myriad of ways. They were always heavily influenced by the lived experience of warfare between large Christian armies on the peninsula. 
  The diplomatic and military history of this 30-year period was a complex situation that one eminent Renaissance historian, Lauro Martines, has described as "best told by a computer, so many and tangled are the treatises, negotiations and battles." At the same time, the fighting went in tandem with the Renaissance and was influenced by it. Most historians credit the city-state of Florence as the place that started and developed the Italian Renaissance, a process carried out through the patronage and commission of artists during the late 12th century. If Florence is receiving its due credit, much of it belongs to the Medicis, the family dynasty of Florence that ruled at the height of the Renaissance. The dynasty held such influence that some of its family members even became Pope. 
  Meanwhile, plans for a French invasion were years in the making, and France’s young King Charles VIII, heavily influenced by chivalric tales and his men of finance, had begun his preparations for conquering Naples as a base from which to launch a crusade in 1491. Two key events were the catalysts for these plans. The first was the arrival of Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere at Avignon in May 1494.

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  King David: The History and...

  Charles River Editors

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  Before any type of unified political entity named Israel existed, the Jewish groups whose descendants would later form Israel identified themselves by their particular tribe. If asked their nationality or country of origin, they would likely identify themselves as Danites (from the tribe of Dan; Ex. 31:6) or Ephraimites (from the tribe of Ephraim; Judg. 12:5), etc. The main way to differentiate these tribes from other tribes in Canaan was their common worship of the deity YHWH, but in terms of language or other cultural characteristics, it would have been difficult to tell a Canaanite from an Israelite.  
  	Before David’s rise, the prophet Samuel emerged as the supreme spiritual authority, serving as the bridge between the will of Yahweh and earthly power and holding the sacred authority to appoint and remove kings. After rejecting Saul for his transgressions, Samuel was sent by God to Bethlehem, in the heart of the territory of the tribe of Judah. It is here that the Biblical narrative turns its focus to the origins of David. Modern historical scholarship quickly dismantles the romantic image of David as a poor shepherd boy of humble origins - his father Jesse was in fact a respected elder of Bethlehem, a prosperous landowner with significant land and large herds of livestock. 
  	The family's internal dynamics were not without tension. David was the youngest son, and given the demographic pressures mentioned above and the system of primogeniture, his prospects of receiving a meaningful share of the inheritance were slim. This pushed him to leave home and quickly develop other skills to get by: he became both a formidable warrior and a skilled lyre player, an instrument that signaled his belonging to a well-off class. Furthermore, David's complete absence when the prophet Samuel arrived, left tending the flock in the fields while his brothers took part in the ritual, highlights his initially marginalized and underestimated position, even in his own father's eyes.

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  The Slut Inside - Part 2

  Mike Monsoon

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  It’s 22 year old Adam’s second day in London. His curiosity takes him to Hampstead Heath, where a sexual encounter is about to blow his mind in a whole new way.   
  Part 2 of an eye-opening tale of sexual adventure and how trusting our instincts can lead us to immeasurable pleasure. We are thrust in to Adam’s sexual awakening as he gives in to his needs and desires.

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  Play It Forward - How Women Are...

  TOGETHXR, Sue Bird, Alex Morgan

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  New from TOGETHXR—the sports media company that set the sports world on fire with their defining statement “EVERYONE WATCHES WOMEN’S SPORTS”—this inspiring collection of stories shines a light on the grit, smarts, and determination of record-setting and boundary-breaking female athletes around the world and across sports. 
    
  Play It Forward features twenty‑five inspirational stories of badass women from all corners of the sports universe, curated by TOGETHXR, a sports media company founded by legends Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel, and Chloe Kim. From profiles of professional athletes and Olympians at the top of their game to everyday women putting in the work without a crowd, these are true tales of fierce competitors, dedicated teammates, and passionate advocates who are all too accustomed to hearing the word “no.” Each story highlights an inspiring athlete or team who is defying expectations and rebelling against inequality in big and small ways, including: 
    
  • Indigenous women forming a softball team in Mexico 
  • Older women finding friendship and purpose through competitive swimming 
  • A woman mountain-climbing her way out of oppression in Afghanistan 
  • WNBA players developing a voice for social justice and influencing a pivotal election 
  • Incarcerated women playing soccer to prepare for life after release 
    
  For sports fans of all ages, Play It Forward celebrates and elevates the gutsy true stories of activists and dreamers who are changing the game, and the world of sports, for the better. 
    
  WORLD’S GREATEST ATHLETES: A foreword and afterword by world-class athletes and Olympians Alex Morgan and Sue Bird set the stage and offer key context for this inspirational collection of stories of women who are defying the odds and breaking the rules. 
    
  STORIES FROM ACROSS WOMEN'S SPORTS: TOGETHXR created the viral sensation "Everyone Watches Women Sports" that caught fire during the record-breaking NCAA 2024 Women's Basketball Tournament. Their ongoing mission is to elevate women's sports coverage in a space where culture, activism, lifestyle, and sports converge. In this powerhouse book, TOGETHXR gathers celebrity and everyday stories to create a breadth of inspiration from powerful women across a range of sports, from basketball, soccer, and hockey to swimming, gymnastics, rowing, and professional bowling. 
    
  ENGAGING JOURNALISM: The stories are contemporary and underreported features covering athletes and teams that will be new to many readers. The essays are all written by acclaimed female and nonbinary journalists from around the world.

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  Inner Child Healing for Adults -...

  Audrey Bradley

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. They've been running a scam on you every time you try to heal. 
   
  That invisible weight. That sinking feeling screaming you're fundamentally broken. You've spent years fighting it—books, affirmations, desperately trying to "fix" the flaw hiding inside. 
   
  You're exhausted. Drained. 
   
  Here's the gut-punch truth: The healing industry sold you a lie. 
   
  They tell you the Inner Child is a wound to be surgically repaired. To relive the pain. That's not therapy—it's emotional torture that guarantees you stay miserable. You keep tearing yourself down, and that scared part inside just hides deeper. 
   
  We're done with that B.S. 
   
  What if you could STOP fighting yourself and start becoming the rock-solid parent you always deserved? This isn't about scrubbing the past clean. It's about flipping the switch on your nervous system TODAY. 
   
  This is the blueprint for Inner Safety. 
   
  Inside, you'll learn to: 
   
  Slam the Brakes on Panic Attacks: Implement the "Ice Cube Interrupt" hack to hijack your brain's stress signal and force instant calm in under 90 seconds. 
  Mute the Inner Critic: Trace that horrible voice back to its original, unwanted owner and deploy the "Compassion Sandwich" to kill negative self-talk dead. 
  Stop Emotional Explosions: Use the FBI Method to handle rage, grief, and shame like a powerful adult, guaranteeing you never shut down or burn out again. 
  Build the Iron Wall: Set 3 Non-Negotiable Boundaries that instantly establish you as the unwavering protector of your own heart. 
  Reclaim Spontaneous Joy: Re-inject the 5 Forbidden Acts of Childhood Play back into your life, making fun effortless again. 
  You don't need radical breakthroughs. You need Unwavering Presence. 
   
  That persistent ache dissolves. The terror retreats. You replace the hollow feeling with deep, grounding belonging—to yourself. 
   
  The truth? You were never broken. You were just separated. 
   
  This book is the homecoming. The safe space.

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  Defending Europe - Transatlantic...

  Antonio Missiroli

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  After four tense decades of the Cold War and a subsequent period of relative stability across much of Europe, is the continent once again under threat? And are Europeans prepared to face the growing risks and strategic challenges of the second quarter of the 21st century? This ISPI Report, crafted for both expert readers and a broader audience, traces the evolution of Europe's defense architecture on two parallel tracks: the defense of Europe, fundamentally underpinned by NATO and shaped through its continual adaptation; and the pursuit of a distinctly European defense identity, increasingly advanced through the European Union. It examines the intersections, overlaps, tensions, and pivotal turning points in this dual process, exploring institutional and organizational frameworks, strategies and doctrines, missions and operations, as well as military and industrial capabilities. The storyline leads to 2025, a symbolic crossroads that may mark the end of one era and the beginning of another: a moment when Europeans will be called upon to assume full responsibility for their own security and defense. Will they rise to the challenge?

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