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  Courage and a Clear Mind - True...

  Jim Weiss

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  Jim Weiss narrates thrilling episodes from the history and culture of ancient Greece, including the Olympics, the 300 Spartans, and the wisdom of Socrates.  In these vivid, true stories, Jim Weiss takes you back 25 centuries to Golden Age Greece. You'll charge into land & sea battles to defend the world's first democracy against a vast, tyrannical empire; attend the original Olympics; hear history's most famous storyteller, Homer, spin his classic adventure, "The Trojan Horse;" laugh and learn with Socrates, the wisest (and funniest) man in Greece; and meet artists and authors, as well as typical families, in the rival cities of Athens and Sparta. Jim Weiss's "Courage and a Clear Mind" is sure to inspire your own exploration of the potential that lies within us all.

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  Warfare in Ancient Greece: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Although the armies of the ancient Greek, or “Hellenic”, city-states (poleis, singular polis) included both cavalry (hippeis) and light infantry (psiloi, peltastes, gymnetes), their mainstay was undoubtedly the heavy infantry known today as hoplites. Armed to the teeth with their distinctive round shield (aspis or hoplon), high-crested helmet (corys) and long spear (dory), the hoplites were some of the most efficient soldiers of their time. They fought in the tight phalanx formation, and beyond the confines of their small poleis, Greek hoplites were also prized as mercenaries throughout the ancient world.  
  	Most historians believe that the hoplite became the dominant infantry soldier in nearly all the Greek city-states around the 8th century BCE. Hoplites were responsible for acquiring their own equipment, so not every hoplite might have been equally armed, but considering the style of warfare, they needed as much uniformity as possible. Like most infantry outside of Greece, the hoplites also carried spears, but while the Persian weapons were short and light for example, the Greek spears were thick shafts anywhere between seven and nine feet long. These spears were topped by a 9-inch spearhead, with a “lizard-sticker” buttspike at the bottom which could be used as a secondary spearhead if the main weapon was snapped off, or to plant the spear upright when at rest. Each hoplite also carried a shortsword, designed specifically for thrusting in the close confines of a melee (the Spartan weapon, the xiphos, was so short as to be virtually a dagger, its blade barely over a foot long).  
  It was only with the advent of the more mobile Roman legion, and the defeat of phalanxes in battles like Cynoscephalae (197 BCE) and Pydna (168 BCE), that the hoplite phalanx was finally outclassed

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  Battle of Crécy The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  Although it ended over 550 years ago, the Hundred Years’ War still looms large in the historical consciousness of England and France, even if the name of the famous war is a misnomer. The war was more of a series of separate conflicts between the English and French monarchies, interspersed with periods of peace, and its reputation remains an odd one, in part because its origins were based on royal claims that dated back centuries. Furthermore, the English and French remained adversaries for nearly 400 years after it ended. 
  That said, the war was transformative in many respects, and the impact it had on the geopolitical situation of Europe cannot be overstated. While some might think of the war as being a continuation of the feudal tradition of knights and peasants, the Hundred Years’ War revolutionized European warfare, and it truly helped to usher in the concept of nationalism on the continent. In England, it is remembered as a period of grandeur and success, even though the English lost the war and huge swathes of territory with it, while the French remember it as a strategic victory that ensured the continued independence of France and the denial of English hegemony. The legacy of the war has lived on ever since, helping determine how England became politically severed from the continent, how the knightly chivalric tradition slid into irrelevance, and how battlefield dominance can still leave a nation a loser in war. 
  Indeed, nothing characterized that dominance quite like the campaign that culminated with the Battle of Crécy, where the English used their diverse forces to maximum effect to defeat the French, a victory that allowed the English to eventually take and hold Calais. For about two centuries, Calais would remain the last foothold England retained on the continent, and the famous Tudor King Henry VIII conducted one of the last campaigns of his life in an effort to maintain it. 

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  Social Change in the 21st...

  Fred Grandsen

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  Social change is a fundamental aspect of human societies, shaping the way individuals interact, institutions function, and cultures evolve over time. It refers to significant alterations in social structures, norms, values, and behaviors, often influenced by economic, political, technological, and cultural factors. While some changes occur gradually over centuries, others unfold rapidly, altering the course of history within a few years or even months. Understanding social change requires examining its causes, patterns, and consequences, as well as recognizing the role individuals and groups play in driving transformation. 
  Throughout history, societies have experienced shifts driven by a variety of forces. Economic transitions, such as the shift from agrarian economies to industrial and, more recently, digital economies, have fundamentally altered the ways people work and interact. Political revolutions, from the fall of monarchies to the rise of democratic governance, have redefined power structures and individual rights. Technological innovations, including the printing press, the internet, and artificial intelligence, have revolutionized communication, knowledge dissemination, and daily life. Cultural shifts, such as changing gender roles and attitudes toward diversity, have reshaped social expectations and relationships. Each of these changes reflects the dynamic nature of human society, demonstrating that no culture or system remains static.

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  Women Who Thrive with ADHD -...

  Ellie Rayne

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  Break Free From the ADHD Struggle You Were Never Meant to Carry Alone. 
  If you’re a woman who feels constantly overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like you’re barely holding it all together—you’re not broken. You may simply be living with ADHD in a world that wasn’t built for your brain. 
  Women Who Thrive with ADHD is your compassionate, science-backed guide to finally understanding your mind—and thriving with it. Warm, clear, and grounded in lived experience, this book gives you the tools to stop masking, stop apologizing, and start living on your own terms. 
  Inside, You’ll Discover: 
  ✔️ The hidden signs of ADHD in women—and why they’re so often missed 
  ✔️ How masking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing are survival strategies, not flaws 
  ✔️ The role of hormones, trauma, and emotional sensitivity in ADHD 
  ✔️ How to rebuild confidence, prevent burnout, and embrace your authentic self 
  ✔️ Tools for time management, focus, and emotional regulation that work for YOUR brain 
  ✔️ Why your brain isn’t broken—it’s just wired differently 
  You’ll love this book if you’ve ever thought: 
  “Why does everyone else seem to manage life so easily?” 
  “I thought I had anxiety or depression—but it’s more than that.” 
  “I feel like I’m always performing and still falling short.” 
  Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or still searching for answers, this book offers the relief of finally feeling seen—and a roadmap to reclaim your life. 
  You don’t have to become someone else to feel in control. You just need tools that honor the brain you’ve always had. 
  Start your journey to confidence, clarity, and self-compassion today.

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  Fleecy Clouds - One Woman's...

  Gail Champion Barber, Alice...

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  Gail's family was poor but rich with love. When her mother was in the hospital giving birth to the youngest child, their house burned. Before leaving the hospital, Gail’s mother was diagnosed with cancer.  
  When her mother died, Gail and her siblings went to stay with their family, eventually living at her grandmother's house. Although warned that this was not a good decision, Gail’s father felt it was his only option. However, it was nearly fatal for little Gail. Her father—her hero—saved her in the nick of time.  
  The Welfare Department soon removed Gail and her two younger siblings and placed them in foster homes. They were ultimately placed at Childhaven, an orphanage for fortunate children. 
  Despite great sadness and pain in their early years, Gail and her siblings grew up to be strong, loving, and faith-filled adults. But those early traumatic childhood events weighed on Gail’s body, mind, and spirit until she was in her forties. Finally agreeing to seek help, she started seeing a Christian counselor. That was the beginning of her healing journey. 
  No matter how much hurt you’ve endured, there’s always a path to healing and wholeness. In Fleecy Clouds: One Woman’s Story of Surviving and Thriving after Childhood Abuse, Gail’s story is evidence of the resiliency of the human spirit, the power of love, and the never-ending mercies of a loving Father. 

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