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  Pompey the Great: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  Thanks to Caesar’s victory in the civil war, Pompey is mostly remembered not for being one of Rome’s greatest generals, but for being defeated by Caesar and then ignominiously murdered after he fled to Egypt, where the boy pharaoh Ptolemy XIII decapitated Pompey and offered his head to Caesar as a gift. Although Caesar was there chasing Pompey’s men, he quickly became involved in Egypt’s own civil war. As a consequence of Ptolemy’s barbarity, Caesar impulsively decided to side with his sister Cleopatra in her bid for the throne of Egypt, escalating what was rapidly becoming an all-out civil war.  
  	Of course, before the civil war, Pompey was one of the most powerful men in Rome. Gnaeus Pompeius was born on September 29, 106 BCE and went on to become regarded as one of the greatest statesmen and generals of the late Roman Republic. He was given the title “the Great” by his troops in Africa in 82 BCE and assumed the cognomen Magnus after 81 BCE. Pompey belonged to the senatorial nobility, the Pompeii, and the family had its first consul in 141 BCE. He loved all things Greek and spoke the language fluently. He gained much of his early military experience working on the staff of his father Pompeius Strabo, and the family base was in Picenum in eastern Italy. Strabo had significantly increased the family’s clients when he was consul in 88 BCE.  
  	In time, Pompey played a role in defeating many of Rome’s enemies across the world, from Africa to Spain, and he even helped put down Spartacus’ uprising. He had built his military power and acumen by participating in Rome’s previous civil war between Gaius Marius and Sulla, sharpening both his political and military skills, and he used them to great effect for decades during one of ancient Rome’s most chaotic – and important – periods. Perhaps just as importantly, following his successes in Africa, he demanded a triumph and refused to disband his army.

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  Genius of Home The: Teaching...

  PhD Catherin Read

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  To instruct means to draw forward; the educator should draw forward, be that as it may, likewise, should meet the new person at her or his own level. Be that as it may, what does the instructor draw forward from the youngster? Is the educator like the sun that draws forward the plants? Youngsters in all actuality do grow up, and yet, they descend. Imagine a scenario in which one is showing one's own kids. 
  There are as numerous potential ways to deal with showing kids at home, that is to say, "self-teaching", as there are homes and families who decide to adopt up this individualized strategy to training. Catherine Read decided to display her School-at-Home on the educational plan utilized in Waldorf schools. 
  This book is the narrative of her excursion as the essential instructor of her two girls through the Waldorf educational program from youth through secondary school grade eleven: what she did, when she did it, and why. 
  En route, this adaptable, imaginative, testing, and eventually remunerating way to deal with instruction comes into the center. Rousing and educational, the record of her years as both parent and instructor will be an aid to anybody considering establishing their own School-at-Home.

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  Israel Alone

  Bernard-Henri Levy

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  On October 8, 2023, Bernard-Henri Lévy flew to Israel to bear witness to the unprecedented invasion and massacre committed by Hamas. Israel Alone begins here and weaves in Lévy's fifty years on the ground in Israel, from his first trip in 1967, his experiences writing on all the conflicts since, and his participation in various peace plans and contacts with all the Israeli leaders. 
   
   
   
  From his unique philosophical and humanist perspective, Lévy analyzes the ultimate evil unleashed on Israel on October 7 and delves into how the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia, radical Islamist groups, Turkey, and China have played roles and profited from this tragedy. The book addresses how October 7, though historic in scope, became, within weeks, a "detail" in the global consciousness amid a worldwide eruption of anti-Semitism, cloaked in anti-Zionism. 
   
   
   
  Lévy deconstructs the arguments of those calling for a "cease-fire now" without the release of all hostages and of those who demand that October 7 be seen within a greater "context." Lévy's meditation on the soul of Zionism and Israel shows why this war is existential, not only for Israel but for the global West. And yet, despite the urgency and critical nature of this war, Israel takes it on alone. Lévy analyzes, today, why this is so and why Israel's solitude is greater than ever.

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  Sex Boot Camp Workbook

  Trina E. Read

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  Sex is rarely about sex. If it were, everyone would be having loads of it. 
  The sex you’re having—or not having—tends to be a reflection of everything going on in your complicated and busy life. 
  That’s where Sex Boot Camp comes in. 
  Is your sex life:In a rutOr nonexistentOr a thorny, emotional mine-fieldOr forgotten after a long season-of-life, like pregnancy or perimenopauseOr flat-lined and you wouldn’t miss sex if it never happened againCongrats, you’re exactly in the right place. 
  Inside this workbook you will find a practical, easy-to-follow, five-step program that will take your sex life from just meh to toe-curling, oh-yeah! 
  The Sex Boot Camp Workbook is a good fit for you if:You’re too busy to do a workbookYou aren’t happy with sex but fixing it would be too tedious and trickyYou love your partner but the sex …You fell into a faking-orgasm-hell-hole and can’t get outYou don’t believe you could ever be super sexual againSex equates to a ton of resentment, guilt, shame and anxietyYou’re in a rut, want something different but don’t know what that isEven if you did know, you wouldn’t know how to tell your partner 
  So what are you waiting for? 
  A soul fulfilling, relationship enhancing sex life is waiting for you.

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  The Call to Social Work - Life...

  Craig Winston LeCroy

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  Step into the inspiring world of social work with The Call to Social Work: Life Stories by Craig Winston LeCroy, expertly narrated by Danielle Fliller and published by Audiobook Publishing Services. This compelling audiobook offers a heartfelt and authentic look into the lives, challenges, and triumphs of social workers, making it a must-listen for aspiring social workers, educators, and anyone passionate about making a difference. 
  Through a collection of powerful narratives, The Call to Social Work provides an in-depth exploration of why individuals choose this noble profession, how they find meaning in their work, and the realities they face while providing essential services. Each story captures the joys, struggles, and profound impact of social work, offering listeners a window into the everyday experiences of those dedicated to helping others. 
  Perfect for instructors, students, and professionals, this audiobook:Highlights the diverse paths and motivations that lead people to social work.Explores the challenges and rewards of working in the field.Encourages reflection on best practices and ethical principles.Inspires listeners to consider their own role in creating positive change. 
  Published by Audiobook Publishing Services, this audiobook is a celebration of the human spirit and the transformative power of social work. Start listening today and discover the profound impact one person can have on the lives of many.

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  The Age of Overwhelm -...

  Laura van Dernoot Lipsky

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  There is a growing epidemic afflicting people working in social change that is rarely talked about—burnout. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, bestselling author of Trauma Stewardship, offers The Age of Overwhelm as the salve for healing. 
   
   
   
  Whether we are overwhelmed by work or school; our families or communities; caretaking for others or ourselves; or engagement in social justice, environmental advocacy, or civil service, just a few subtle shifts can help sustain us. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, bestselling author of Trauma Stewardship, shows us how by offering concrete strategies to help us mitigate harm, cultivate our ability to be decent and equitable, and act with integrity. The Age of Overwhelm aims to help ease our burden of overwhelm, restore our perspective, and give us strength to navigate what is yet to come.

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