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  Rome’s Best Emperors: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  The importance of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (or as he was known from birth, Gaius Octavius “Octavian” Thurinus) to the course of Western history is hard to overstate. His life, his rise to power, his political, and his social and military achievements all laid the foundations for the creation of an empire which would endure for almost five centuries, and whose traditions, laws, architecture and art continue to influence much of Europe and the world today. Octavian was the first true Roman Emperor, and the first man since the Etruscan Tarquins five centuries earlier to establish a successful hereditary ruling dynasty in what had been a proud Republic for over half a millennium. He was a canny strategist, an excellent orator, a fine writer, a generous patron of the arts and enthusiastic promoter of public works, but above all he was a master politician. Octavian’s great-uncle (and adoptive father) Julius Caesar was a great general, and his rival Mark Antony was a great soldier, but as a politician Octavian outmatched them all. He still stands in bronze on Rome’s Via dei Fori Imperiali to this day, along with the likes of Caesar, Hadrian, Trajan and Marcus Aurelius, and he is forever immortalized in all Western calendars as the patron of the month of August, which was dedicated to him when he was deified, following his death, as Divus Augustus.  
  	“The Five Good Emperors,” a reference to the five emperors who ruled the Roman Empire between 96 and 180 CE (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius), was a term first coined by Machiavelli and later adopted and popularized by historian Edward Gibbon, who said that under these men, the Roman Empire “was governed by absolute power under the guidance of wisdom and virtue.” This period of 84 years is generally regarded as the high point of the Roman Empire, at least after Augustus.

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  Saved at the Seawall - Stories...

  Jessica Dulong, Mitchell Zuckoff

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  Saved at the Seawall is the definitive history of the largest ever waterborne evacuation. Jessica DuLong reveals the dramatic story of how the New York Harbor maritime community heroically delivered stranded commuters, residents, and visitors out of harm's way. Even before the US Coast Guard called for "all available boats," tugs, ferries, dinner boats, and other vessels had sped to the rescue from points all across New York Harbor. In less than nine hours, captains and crews transported nearly half a million people from Manhattan. 
   
   
   
  Anchored in eyewitness accounts and written by a mariner who served at Ground Zero, Saved at the Seawall weaves together the personal stories of people rescued that day with those of the mariners who saved them. DuLong describes the inner workings of New York Harbor and reveals the collaborative power of its close-knit community. Her chronicle of those crucial hours, when hundreds of thousands of lives were at risk, highlights how resourcefulness and basic human goodness triumphed over turmoil on one of America's darkest days.

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  How to Leave a Group Chat - A...

  Louisa Guise

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  Do you lose hours of your life scrolling social media? 
  Have too many group chats on your smartphone? 
  Do you want to leave them, but don’t know how? 
  Then this book is for you. How to Leave a Group Chat is a practical guide that will help you navigate the world of digital communication. 
  Since the late eighties, communication has been developing at a speed that has greatly outpaced us and continues to do so. Social media and instant messengers might just be the tip of the iceberg but, although we enjoy them, they have pushed us into a new digital dimension which has dehumanised us, and we haven’t quite had the chance to understand what this means. 
  How to Leave a Group Chat is a ground-breaking book which makes sense of this new digital age whilst providing a fascinating look at how we communicate and how this has changed over time.

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  Paid to be a Sissy - Feminization

  Kinky Press

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  Colin is a young man with mountains of debt.  
    
  He works online in front of a webcam, just trying to make ends meet. How could he refuse an offer to see Thailand and work privately for an older gentleman?  
    
  This would be his first time with a man, but he would do anything to get out of debt – a conviction that will soon be tested. Colin gets an offer through a beautiful woman who is more than meets the eye.  
    
  Will he undergo the procedures necessary to truly become his Master's plaything? Will the humiliation be too much or will he pull through in the end? 
    
  PSA: This story contains a desperate man who feels forced into an undesireable situation. He’ll be dominated and humiliated by men and women alike, and gall darned if he doesn’t get off on... things... he never thought possible.

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  Radiant Awakening: Humanity's...

  Lesley Carmack, Ruth Eichler

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  Radiant Awakening: Humanity's Transformational Journey 
  In a world of increasing complexity and rapid change, "Radiant Awakening" offers a transformative roadmap for those seeking deeper meaning and authentic connection. This visionary work weaves scholarly insights with contemporary spiritual wisdom, creating a tapestry that speaks to both mind and heart. 
  Through personal narratives and universal truths, the authors guide listeners on a journey through humanity's evolutionary acceleration—a time when old paradigms are dissolving and new possibilities emerge. The Phoenix serves as the central metaphor, embodying our capacity to rise renewed from personal challenges and collective trials. 
  Drawing from Sacred Feminine principles, the book bridges ancient prophecies with modern scientific understanding, while incorporating wisdom received through subtle dimensions of consciousness. Listeners will discover practical guidance for navigating life's paradoxes with compassion, humor, and intentionality. 
  "Radiant Awakening" speaks to those who sense the profound shifts occurring in our world and who wish to participate consciously in this global transformation. It offers heart-centered practices that empower individuals to become both initiates and initiators—awakening to their highest potential while contributing to our collective evolution. 
  As you listen, you'll find yourself embraced by a vision that honors both our spiritual heritage and our future possibilities, inviting you to step more fully into your role in humanity's extraordinary journey of awakening.

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  Unfinished Business - The...

  Henry McLeish, James Mitchell

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  We want to move beyond politics in which each party seeks to outmanoeuvre others and score a decisive victory. This leads to political stalemate. We want to reflect on the successes and failures of devolution and offer a series of proposals for reform that could be embraced by a broad swathe of opinion.
  What were the hopes and aspirations of devolution?
  To what extent has devolution been successful?
  What are the challenges and opportunities ahead?
  How can we meet the challenges and best take advantage of opportunities?
  Where is Scotland heading on its unfinished journey?
  How will changes in the rest of the UK impact on this journey?
  In  1999, legislation was passed to create the Scottish Parliament and the Consultative Steering Group (CSG) issued its report on the Scottish Parliament's guiding principles. Four key principles were set out in the CSG report reflecting the hopes and aspirations of campaigners for a Scottish Parliament: sharing power between the people, legislators and government; greater accountability from government to Parliament to the people; facilitating accessibility, openness and responsiveness; and promoting equality. These principles remain as relevant today as they were at the Parliament's establishment though much has changed in the intervening quarter century.
  In this book, former First Minister Henry McLeish, Minister responsible for devolution and chair of the CSG, and Professor James Mitchell of Edinburgh University consider the journey Scotland has been on – the challenges, obstacles and opportunities in seeking to achieve these hopes and expectations.

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