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  The Social Construction of...

  Fred Grandsen

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  The concept of social construction challenges the idea that reality exists independently of human perception. Instead, it argues that much of what people take for granted as "real" is actually the result of social interactions, shared meanings, and cultural influences. This perspective does not deny the existence of a material world but emphasizes that human understanding of this world is shaped by society. From values and norms to institutions and identities, social construction theory suggests that reality is not simply discovered but created through collective human agreement. 
  One of the foundational aspects of social construction is the distinction between objective reality and socially constructed reality. Objective reality refers to things that exist independently of human beliefs, such as gravity or biological processes. In contrast, socially constructed reality consists of meanings, categories, and interpretations that humans assign to objects, actions, and relationships. For example, money has no intrinsic value beyond the materials it is made from; its worth comes from a collective belief in its function as a medium of exchange. Similarly, concepts like race, gender, and even time are shaped by cultural and historical contexts rather than existing as fixed, natural categories.

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  Reminiscences of My Life in Camp

  Susie King Taylor

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  Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. 
  Reminiscences of My Life in Camp is an autobiographical work written by the first Black nurse during the American Civil War, Susie King Taylor. This exceptional reading depicts author's life as a slave, a freed woman, an educator and nurse, and a Black woman living in the postwar South.

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  Belisarius & Antonina - Love and...

  David Alan Parnell

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  Belisarius and Antonina were titans in the Roman world some 1,500 years ago. Belisarius was the most well-known general of his age, victor over the Persians, conqueror of the Vandals and the Goths, and as if this were not enough, wealthy beyond imagination. She made a name for herself by traveling with Belisarius on his military campaigns, deposing a pope, and scheming to disgrace important Roman officials. This unadulterated power and wealth did not mean that Belisarius and Antonina were universally successful in all that they undertook. These failures knock them from their lofty perch, humanize them, and make them even more relatable and intriguing to us today. 
   
   
   
  Belisarius & Antonina is the first modern portrait of this unique partnership. They were not merely husband and wife but also partners in power. This is a paradigm which might seem strange to us, as we reflexively imagine that marriages in the ancient world were staunchly traditional, relegating wives to the domestic sphere only. Their private and public lives blended as they traveled together, sometimes bringing their children, and worked side-by-side. Theirs was without a doubt the most important nonroyal marriage of the late Roman world, and one of the very few from all of antiquity that speaks directly to contemporary listeners.

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  Summons to Berlin - Nazi Theft...

  Joanne Intrator

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  On his deathbed, Dr. Joanne Intrator's father poses two unsettling questions: 
   
   
   
  "Are you tough enough? Do they know who you are?" 
   
   
   
  Joanne soon realizes that these haunting questions relate to a center-city Berlin building at 16 Wallstrasse that the Nazis ripped away from her family in 1938. But a decade is to pass before she will fully come to grasp why her father threw down the gauntlet as he did. 
   
   
   
  Repeatedly, Joanne's restitution quest brings her into confrontation with yet another of her profound fears surrounding Germany and the Holocaust. Having to call on reserves of strength she's unsure she possesses, the author leans into her professional command of psychiatry, often overcoming flabbergasting obstacles perniciously dumped in her path. 
   
   
   
  The depth and lucidity of psychological insight threaded throughout Summons to Berlin makes it an attention-grabbing standout among books on like topics. As a listener, you'll come away delighted to know just who Dr. Joanne Intrator is. You'll also finish the book cheering for her, because in the end, she proves far more than tough enough to satisfy her father's unnerving final demands.

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  Mythology - African Celtic...

  Christiano Farrezi

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  This book consists of seven titles: 
  African Mythology - Exploring African Mythology and Spiritual Traditions 
  Celtic Mythology - Legends, Heroes, and the Mystical Landscape of Ancient Celts 
  Chinese Mythology - Legends, Deities, and the Cultural Tapestry of Ancient China 
  Egyptian Mythology - Legends, Deities, and the Mysteries of the Ancient Nile 
  Germanic Mythology - Legends, Deities, and the Heroic Narratives of Ancient Germany 
  Greek Mythology - Legends, Deities, and the Heroic Tales of Ancient Greece 
  Norse Mythology - Legends, Gods, and the Epic Tales of the Viking Age

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  Roman Legions - The Military...

  Rogan Fish

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  The Roman legions were the backbone of one of the most formidable military forces in history. Before the rise of the professional army, Rome’s early military structure was largely based on citizen soldiers who fought in times of need. This early system was influenced by both the Etruscans and the Greeks, shaping the foundation of what would become the highly disciplined and organized Roman legions. Over time, reforms, particularly those of Gaius Marius, transformed the Roman military into a professional and highly efficient force that would dominate the ancient world. 
  In the early days of Rome, military service was tied to land ownership. The army was made up of citizen militias, with each man providing his own weapons and armor. This system was similar to that of the Greek hoplites, where soldiers fought in close formations with shields and spears. However, as Rome expanded, it became clear that a more structured and permanent military force was needed. The influence of the Etruscans introduced elements of hierarchy and organization, while the Greeks contributed to Rome’s use of phalanx-style formations in battle. Despite these early influences, the Roman army continued to evolve, adapting to new threats and challenges. 
  The real transformation of the Roman military came during the late Republic, when Gaius Marius introduced the Marian Reforms. These changes allowed for the recruitment of landless citizens, shifting the army from a temporary force to a standing professional military. Soldiers were now equipped by the state, ensuring uniformity in weapons and armor. The structure of the army was also refined, replacing the older phalanx formations with the more flexible manipular and cohort systems. This allowed for greater maneuverability on the battlefield, giving the Romans a significant advantage over their enemies.

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