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  The Abolitionist’s Journal -...

  James D. Richardson

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  Over the course of more than twenty years, James D. Richardson and his wife, Lori, retraced the steps of his ancestor, George Richardson (1824–1911), across nine states, uncovering letters, diaries, and more memoirs hidden away. Their journey brought them to the brink of the racial divide in America, revealing how his great-great-grandfather Richardson played a role in the Underground Railroad, served as a chaplain to a Black Union regiment in the Civil War, and founded a college in Texas for the formerly enslaved. 
   
   
   
  In narrating this compelling life, The Abolitionist's Journal explores the weight of the past as well as the pull of one's ancestral history. The author raises questions about why this fervent commitment to the emancipation of African Americans was nearly forgotten by his family, exploring the racial attitudes in the author's upbringing and the ingrained racism that still plagues our nation today. 
   
   
   
  As America confronts a generational reckoning on race, these important perspectives add a layer to our larger national story.

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  Empower Your Best Habits -...

  Scott Allan

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  Reshape Your Life and Change Your Behavior with the Power of Best Habits. 
  In Empower Your Best Habits, transformational mindset strategist and peak performance trainer Scott Allan delivers key concepts to help you optimize, align and direct your actions to form the best habits necessary for developing a high-performance mindset. You will learn to create a system of good habits while breaking the bad ones. 
  Whether you are looking to get into better shape, increase your earning potential, or develop a better system for improving efficiency and productivity, your habits are built around the systems you set in place. Your level of success—or failure—will always lean on the power of your best habits. 
  In Empower Your Best Habits, you’ll discover…The science behind habit formation—which will help you understand how habits workThe framework for building good habits and breaking bad onesThe art of developing a sticky habitThe best wealth habits to help you achieve financial abundance and prosperitySpirituality habits so you develop a clear sense of direction in your life and achieve your purposePowerful habits for good health to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health 
  Empower Your Best Habits is a practical blueprint for understanding the significance of habits in your life. Now you will learn the tactics and strategies for building success, sustainable wealth, and long-term happiness while experiencing a new level of health, wealth, and spirituality. 
  With simple but effective tactics and strategies, you can now transform your life, work, health, and relationships…by cultivating one small habit at a time.

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  Ancient and Medieval Warfare in...

  Editors Charles River

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  For the Greeks, a hoplite was only as strong as the hoplite next to him; without hoplites on the sides, both flanks were exposed, and heavy infantry units are not mobile. Thus, they implemented the phalanx formation, one of history’s most important military innovations. The phalanx was a line of infantry as wide across as the battlefield dictated, anything from five to 30 men deep, with each rank of men officered by a veteran. The formation also included an additional, expert file-closer at the back of each file, to keep the formation cohesive. The phalanx advanced slowly to maintain its tight formation and unit cohesion, speeding up in unison just before reaching combat.   
  	While the Roman army is rightly famed as an institution, the image of the individual legionary is also an iconic one. The uniformed, disciplined soldier of the late Republic and early Empire is one of the first things many people imagine when they think of Rome. They are the ultimate image of the ancient soldier, their arms and armor instantly recognizable. Their abilities, not only as warriors but also as engineers and administrators, have made them role models for other soldiers through the centuries. In the same vein, their commanders are still celebrated and studied, and generals the world over have tried to emulate the likes of Julius Caesar. 
  If anything, the one aspect of the Middle Ages that has been romanticized is medieval warfare. Indeed, the Middle Ages have long sparked people’s imaginations thanks to imagery of armored knights battling on horseback and armies of men trying to breach the walls of formidable castles. What is generally forgotten is that medieval warfare was constantly adapting to the times as leaders adopted new techniques and technology, and common infantry became increasingly important throughout the period. By the end of the period, warfare was radically changing thanks to the rise of gunpowder weapons and artillery. 

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  History of Europe for Kids: A...

  Captivating History

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  Four manuscripts in one audiobook:European History for Kids Vol. 1: A Captivating Guide to the Early History of Europe from Prehistoric Times, through Ancient Europe and the Middle Ages, to the Renaissance and the Age of DiscoveryEuropean History for Kids Vol. 2: A Captivating Guide to the History of Europe from the Age of Enlightenment through the Industrial Revolution to the 21st CenturyMedieval Europe for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Middle Ages in European HistoryThe Renaissance for Kids: A Captivating Guide to a Period in the History of Europe Following the Middle Ages 
  In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover:Woolly mammoths were used for the craziest things!Brrr! Ice Ages last how long?How man’s best friends are related to wolves!The Americas were discovered by mistake! 
  In the second part of this audiobook, you will learn:What inspired the US Declaration of Independence?Who believed telling the truth was the most important thing, even if it hurts people?Did you know that children as young as four years old once had full-time jobs? 
  In the third part of this audiobook, you will discover:How exactly did the Middle Ages begin, and why is it sometimes called the Dark Ages?The twelve-year-old girl who was visited by God and led an army at sixteen!The importance of the date 1066 
  In the fourth part of this audiobook, you will learn:Why did humanism power the Renaissance?Did Machiavelli really believe what he wrote in The Prince?How did the Black Death help start the Renaissance? 
  So, what are you waiting for? Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey in History of Europe today!

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  Confessions of a Mask by Yukio...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of Confessions of a Mask with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima, a daring novel which explores the boundaries and connections between desire, beauty and death. It tells the story of Kochan, a young gay man who is constantly torn between his desire for social acceptance and his vivid inner world of sexual imagery and morbid fantasies, and struggles to reconcile these warring sides of his own personality. Yukio Mishima was one of the foremost Japanese authors of the 20th century, and was considered for the Nobel Prize in Literature on multiple occasions. He was also an ardent Japanese nationalist, and even founded a right-wing militia known as the Tatenokai. In 1970, he led an attempted coup, supported by other members of the militia, in an attempt to restore imperial rule to Japan, and committed ritual suicide when their plan failed.Find out everything you need to know about Confessions of a Mask in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  The Porn Trap - The Essential...

  LCSW Larry Maltz, LCSW Wendy Maltz

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  In this highly acclaimed recovery guide, renowned sex and relationship therapists Wendy and Larry Maltz shed new light on the compelling nature and destructive power of today's instantly available pornography. Weaving together poignant real-life stories with innovative exercises, checklists, and expert advice, this groundbreaking resource provides a comprehensive program for understanding and healing porn addiction and other serious consequences of porn use. 
   
   
   
  The Porn Trap will help you to: 
   
   
   
  ● Decide whether it's time to quit using porn 
   
   
   
  ● Learn how to stop using porn and deal with cravings 
   
   
   
  ● Improve self-esteem and personal integrity 
   
   
   
  ● Heal an intimate relationship harmed by porn use 
   
   
   
  ● Develop a healthy sex life

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