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  The Hanseatic League - Medieval...

  Harris Ropes

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  The Hanseatic League, often simply referred to as the Hansa, emerged during the late Middle Ages as a powerful and influential commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in northern Europe. Its origins can be traced back to the 12th century, a time when trade across Europe was expanding, and the need for security, consistency, and cooperation among merchants became more apparent. In this period of growing urbanization and shifting political structures, the groundwork was laid for what would become one of the most successful trade networks of the medieval world. 
  Before the League formally took shape, various Germanic merchants had already been engaged in trade across the North and Baltic Seas. These early trade routes connected regions like modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and the Baltic states. Merchant groups began forming guilds—organized associations that provided mutual protection, standardized trade practices, and a collective voice in foreign cities. These early guilds were critical in shaping the cooperative ethos that would later define the Hanseatic League. 
  The political and economic environment of medieval Europe also contributed to the League's formation. The decline of centralized imperial authority, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire, left towns and cities to manage their own economic affairs. This autonomy encouraged local leaders and merchants to seek regional alliances to protect trade interests and ensure the safe passage of goods and people. At the same time, the Crusades had opened new routes and markets, boosting the importance of northern European trade centers.

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  Archaic Humans: The History of...

  Editors Charles River

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  The evolutionary path from the original primates to modern man is a long one and has taken many twists and turns, but naturally, as the fossil record grows, scientists gain a more complete understanding of our own mental and physical history in terms of genetics and anatomy. However, the correct order and relationships of the various specimen types are difficult to pin down. Many representative samples have been found in such minute amounts as to not preclude anomalies. They have been discovered in various stages of wear. Modern features did not occur simultaneously or uniformly, taking millions of years to become manifest in later types. Up to the present day’s Homo sapiens, examples of the main types have been hybrids of older and more modern features. 
  	One of the earliest species of the genus Homo to be discovered is Homo habilis, which basically means “handy man.” The name comes from the belief at the time of its discovery that this species was the first to start using stone tools. The first fossils to be uncovered in Olduvai Gorge were from the same stratigraphic layer as simple stone tools. Fossils of the crania and postcranial skeleton for this species have been found in both eastern and southern Africa and date to around 2.5–1.6 million years ago.  
  	Features of Homo erectus suggest an evolution toward modern humans, and the features which separate Homo erectus from the other Homo species are found in the skull. The size of the brain was approximately 900 cc, making it larger than the brain size of Homo habilis. Homo erectus would not have the largest brain capacity of the Homo genus during its existence, with the emergence of Homo heidelbergensis approximately 800,000 years ago. The larger brain size may not matter much when the size of the brain is considered with the size of the body, which also increased. 

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  Knights Templars at the priory...

  Jean-Patrick Pourtal

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  The dissolution of the Order of the Temple and the persecution of the Knights Templar are still fresh in people's minds. Why did King Philip the Fair and Pope Clement V set out to destroy them? What secrets did the Knights Templar hold? Just as the Da Vinci Code revealed the existence of the Order of the Priory of Sion and left its mark on the world, Jean-Patrick Pourtal takes you on an investigative journey from the 14th century to the present day. The author develops his hypotheses on the historical implications of the Knights Templar, mixing royal dynasty and hidden messages. He returns to mythical sites such as Arginy, Gisors and Rennes-Le-Château, and meets the characters who were instrumental in bringing about the so-called Templar resurgence.

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  Rich's - A Southern Institution

  Jeff Clemmons

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  The storied history of the iconic Atlanta department store. 
   
   
    
  In 1867, less than three years after the Civil War left the city in ruins, Hungarian Jewish immigrant Morris Rich opened a small dry goods store on what is now Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Over time, his brothers Emanuel and Daniel joined the business; within a century, it became a retailing dynasty. Join historian Jeff Clemmons as he traces Rich's 137-year history. 
   
   
    
  For the first time, learn the true stories behind Penelope Penn, Fashionata, The Great Tree, the Pink Pig, Rich's famous coconut cake and much more, including how events at the downtown Atlanta store helped John F. Kennedy become America's thirty-fifth president. With an eye for accuracy and exacting detail, Clemmons recounts the complete history of this treasured southern institution.

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  Wired for Change: The Mechanics...

  AHMED MUSA

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  The fascinating science behind habit formation is explored in Wired for Change: The Mechanics of Habit Formation - Building Lasting Behaviors for Success. The book gives readers a plan for creating long-lasting, good behaviors. This smart book looks into the complicated workings of the habit loop—the cue, the routine, and the reward—and the mental blocks that often stop people from changing. This book helps people set clear, attainable goals that align with their aims by using useful strategies and techniques that have been shown to work. 
  For successful change, readers will learn how to create environments that support their new habits, use the power of social support, and make the most of micro-habits and habit stacking. Focusing on resilience, the book gives readers the tools they need to stay consistent and get over failures so they can handle the difficulties of developing new habits. 
  Wired for Change gives you the information and skills you need to change your behavior and reach your goals, whether you want to improve your personal or professional life. Accept the path of self-discovery and empowerment as you unlock your success potential and develop a growth mindset to help you learn new things. Connect with people who want to make a difference and start setting yourself up for a better, more satisfying future.

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  Tides of Fortune - The Rise and...

  Zack Cooper

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  An ambitious look at how the twentieth century's great powers devised their military strategies and what their implications mean for military competition between the United States and China 
   
   
   
  How will the United States and China evolve militarily in the years ahead? Many experts believe the answer to this question is largely unknowable. But Zack Cooper argues that the American and Chinese militaries are following a well-trodden path. For centuries, the world's most powerful militaries have adhered to a remarkably consistent pattern of behavior, determined largely by their leaders' perceptions of relative power shifts. By uncovering these trends, this book places the evolving military competition between the United States and China in historical context. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on a decade of research and on his experience at the White House and the Pentagon, Cooper outlines a novel explanation for how militaries change as they rise and decline. Tides of Fortune examines the paths of six great powers of the twentieth century, tracking how national leaders adjusted their defense objectives, strategies, and investments in response to perceived shifts in relative power. All these militaries followed a common pattern, and their experiences shed new light on both China's recent military modernization and America's potential responses.

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