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  Prelude to Philosophy - An...

  Mark W. Foreman, J. P. Moreland

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  "The unexamined life is not worth living," according to Socrates, but pursuing the examined life strikes many as daunting, unappealing and even unnecessary. Is philosophy important? Why do I need philosophy if I have the Bible? Aren't philosophers simply engaged in meaningless disputes that are irrelevant to everyday life? 
   
   
   
  Mark Foreman addresses these and other questions in this "prelude" to the subject. Unlike a full introduction to philosophy, this book is a preliminary discussion that dispels misunderstandings and explains the rationale for engaging in philosophical reasoning. 
   
   
   
  In the first half of the book, Foreman defines the task of philosophy, compares it to other disciplines and demonstrates its practical value to Christians interested in developing a more thoughtful faith. The second half introduces the listener to logic and argumentation, the essential tools of a philosopher. Concise and straightforward, Prelude to Philosophy is a guide for those looking to embark on the "examined life."

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  The Era of Revolution - 1775-1796

  George Washington, Maximilien de...

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  Six speeches about freedom and revolution from the American, French and Irish revolutions.The first two speeches are from the American Revolutionary war (1775-1783). Patrick Henry’s “Give me Liberty or give me death” is recognized even today, two centuries since Henry spoke at the Second Virginia Convention to an audience including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. The speech is credited with providing troops from Virginia for the revolutionary war.In the Newburgh Address, Washington and implores his army to put their faith in him. A mutiny was proposed because Congress has not paid them as promised. Washington needed to make clear to his generals that there was no option to surrender or turn away to unsettled lands, and that he was with them and on their side in the thick of both war and politics.Next is William Wilberforce’s Abolition Speech to the British parliament in 1789, the apex of a campaign that led to slavery being outlawed across the British Empire.Speeches from the French revolution then follow. First, there is the reaction from the aristocracy in England; a valediction from Edmund Burke, an MP in the British Parliament, on the beauty of Marie Antoinette and his sadness at her passing.Four speeches follow by Maximilien de Robespierre, a foundational member of the French Revolution, who laid down the political philosophy of liberty and the moral law over divinity and customary law. The speeches are filled with a passion for direct democracy and the rule of the people, not the elites.The volume ends with a more measured, but no less impassioned, address by the Irish lawyer and statesman John Curran. It was given in Curran’s defence of Archibald Rowan, who was sentenced to transportation to Australia for his treasonous activities fighting for Irish independence. While unsuccessful, this rallying cry for genuine self-determination and free speech captures the heart of the conflicts that defined the era.

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  Meditations

  Marcus Aurelius

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  The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius present a profound and thought-provoking set of spiritual contemplations and practices that the emperor crafted while grappling with his self-discovery and quest for understanding the universe. Although initially intended for personal solace and motivation, Marcus Aurelius inadvertently produced one of the most esteemed philosophical works of all time: a timeless anthology consulted and revered by leaders, intellectuals, and individuals across generations.

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  Forgotten War - The British...

  Brian E. Walter

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  A new assessment of the British and Commonwealth contribution to the defeat of Japan in the Pacific.
  
  The monumental struggle fought against Imperial Japan in the Asia/Pacific theater during World War II is primarily viewed as an American affair. While the United States did play a dominant role, the British and Commonwealth forces also made major contributions—on land, at sea and in the air, eventually involving over a million men and vast armadas of ships and aircraft. It was a difficult and often desperate conflict fought against a skilled and ruthless enemy that initially saw the British suffer the worst series of defeats ever to befall their armed forces. Still, the British persevered and slowly turned the tables on their Japanese antagonists. Fighting over an immense area that stretched from India in the west to the Solomon Islands in the east and Australia in the south to the waters off Japan in the north, British and Commonwealth forces eventually scored a string of stirring victories that avenged their earlier defeats and helped facilitate the demise of the Japanese Empire.
  
  Often overlooked by history, this substantial war effort is fully explored in Forgotten War. Meticulously researched, the book provides a complete, balanced and detailed account of the role that British and Commonwealth forces played on land, sea and in the air during this crucial struggle. It also provides unique analysis regarding the effectiveness and relevance of this collective effort and the contributions it made to the overall Allied victory.

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  Managing Negative Emotions -...

  Andrew Tenny

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  Still struggling with anxiety, stress, anger and other negative emotions even though you've tried everything to manage them? 
  Are you feeling stuck in a negative emotional pattern, and want to learn how to identify and change it for the better? 
  Do you want to learn how to express your emotions in a healthy way? 
  Are negative thoughts and limiting beliefs holding you back from achieving your goals, and do you want to learn how to reframe them into positive ones? 
  I see you. I've been where you are. Too much uncontrolled negative feelings leaves us frustrated, irritable and exhausted. 
  If you think you have tried it all and failed… Then this book is DEFINITELY for YOU! 
  Imagine... What if you could... 
  - Learn to recognize and understand the root causes of your negative emotions 
  - Develop practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety 
  - Transform negative thought patterns and beliefs into positive ones 
  - Build healthier relationships with yourself and others 
  - Experience greater inner peace and well-being 
  - Develop healthier relationships with yourself and others 
  - Build emotional resilience to better handle life's challenges 
  This book is for you if... 
  - You find yourself getting overwhelmed or stuck in negative patterns of thinking and behavior. 
  - You want to learn healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and anxiety and other negative emotions. 
  - You're seeking a more balanced and fulfilling life, and want to overcome self-doubt, self-sabotage, and other limiting beliefs. 
  - You're ready to take control of your emotions and start living a more joyful and fulfilling life. 
  Ready to take control of your negative emotions and start living your best life? Scroll up and click ‘Add to Cart’ now!

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  Mental Health and the Church - A...

  MD Stephen Grcevich

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  A guide for those looking to combine traditional ministry with modern support for children, teens, and adults with common mental health conditions and their families. 
  The church across North America has struggled to minister effectively with people struggling with mental health issues. One reason for the lack of ministry is the absence of a widely accepted model for mental health outreach and inclusion. 
  In Mental Health and the Church, Dr. Stephen Grcevich presents a simple and flexible model for mental health inclusion ministry for implementation by churches of all sizes, denominations, and organizational styles. The model is based upon recognition of seven barriers to church attendance and assimilation resulting from mental illness: 
   stigma,anxiety,self-control,differences in social communication and sensory processing,social isolation,and past experiences of church. 
    
  Seven broad inclusion strategies are presented for helping persons of all ages with common mental health conditions and their families to fully participate in all of the ministries offered by the local church. 
    
  Mental Health and the Church is a useful resource for parents, grandparents, and spouses interested in promoting the spiritual growth of loved ones with mental illness.

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