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Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180.

Transported to a land of myth and magic, Nolan scrambles to adjust in a realm where he must master his new powers. Jormia proves as thrilling as it is challenging in this next installment. Join Nolan as he navigates the dangers and saves the damsels.

Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers, and readers throughout the centuries.

One of the most influential Roman perspectives on religion came from a nonreligious belief system that is finding new adherents even today: Stoicism. How did the Stoics think about religion? In How to Think About God, Philip Freeman presents vivid new translations of Cicero's On the Nature of the Gods and The Dream of Scipio. In these brief works, Cicero offers a Stoic view of belief, divinity, and human immortality, giving eloquent expression to the religious ideas of one of the most popular schools of Roman and Greek philosophy.

We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve the challenges of our times by uniting the humanistic disciplines of philosophy, science, and technology. Our modern reality requires a fundamental understanding of the problems beleaguering our existence. Science and literature are key tools for gaining this insight. The wisdom accumulated throughout the centuries by scientists, philosophers, and writers is a solid foundation on which modern man can build the future.

A Roman Emperor. A battlefield journal. A timeless code of calm. Discover a full-bodied listening experience crafted to help you lead, persevere, and act with intention in a chaotic world. This bold, modern audiobook adaptation of Marcus Aurelius’ timeless reflections has been translated for raw philosophical clarity, voiced with power, and enriched with historical context. It is more than a new translation. It is a historical gateway into Marcus’ world, and your own civilizational legacy.

Discover the must-have homeopathic remedies to keep in your starter kit in this beginner’s guide from the Principal and Founder of the Centre for Homeopathic Education, Marcus Fernandez. Whether you’re new to homeopathy or looking to build confidence in natural healing, these top 10 remedies...

Marcus Garvey's The Tragedy of White Injustice is a powerful indictment of white racism and colonialism. Garvey argues that the white race has a long history of oppressing and exploiting non-white people all over the world, and that white racism is not simply a matter of individual prejudice, but rather a deeply ingrained system of oppression that is maintained by white institutions and social structures.

When a shock premonition throws Lord Kel head first into Gilorath’s Undying Battle, the dual axe wielding paladin charges towards a dangerous series of quests in the name of protecting his family, his home and his community from Razlov’s divine evil.

With everything on the line, Nolan with do whatever it takes to save Jormia in this epic conclusion.

Time is ticking down in the Empire’s game, and Alan has only five months to establish dominance in all three Metal mines... one of which is controlled by the enemy nation of Britonia. After a daring rescue mission exposes Britonia’s endless supply of high-tech weapons, Alan must now devise a way to beat their superior firepower using his biggest advantage: the bond he shares with his dinosaurs.

Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire. Life in the Philippines seems like paradise—until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as Japanese warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history.

Der authentische Bericht des einzigen Überlebenden von Operation Red Wings. Auf einmal stand da eine Armee... SEAL-Team 10: eine Elitetruppe. Die Mission: einen Al-Qaida-Führer zur Strecke bringen. Der Feind: Dutzende zu allem entschlossene Taliban-Kämpfer. Vier SEALs gegen eine ganze Armee. Und dann bricht die Hölle los. Die Army schickt Helikopter zur Verstärkung. Neunzehn Männer kommen um, ein einziger kehrt zurück. Dies ist sein Bericht.

Rarely has an ancient text influenced the world as immensely as Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor (161 - 180 AD). In this series of personal writings and reflections, he collects his thoughts on Stoic philosophy, exploring themes of virtue, the nature of the universe and the meaning of life. This book has stood the test of time as a cornerstone of philosophical literature and a guide to living a balanced and meaningful life.

Gryff made the ultimate sacrifice to save those he cherished. Banished into purgatory for two years, his only companion was a five-headed hydra that spoke Horde. Grateful to be alive, Gryff is sprung from his prison and set upon a place most know as the Master Universe. Some call it the Warring Verse. Gryff discovers there are levels and the overlord god regulates magic to orbs. With a new lease on life, Gryff adventures in the Gaming Verse on his quest to return home.

After slaying a leviathan of the deep, and gaining a magic he barely understands, an ordinary fisherman finds himself entangled in a magical game of the gods with the fate of his planet as the prize. Dean becomes Oakley's champion, competing in the Minotaur's Maze. He travels through a portal to Mixonia, a city of wonders, filled with magic and monster girls of all sorts. As he levels up in his noble quest to save his home world, he will earn and lose fortunes, rescue a bevy of beautiful babes, and protect the innocents of planet Oakley.

Epic adventures and awesome Dinosaurs! After a month of celebrating a great placing in their first competition, Nate and his growing team are eager to get on to competition number two. Those dastardly aliens have changed the second competition's layout, though. Get excited and prepare to dive right into the second part of this epic adventure... There might even be a few mighty T-Rex roars!

Gut dreitausend Jahre in der Zukunft: Die Bewohner der Erde leben in Frieden, es herrschen keine größeren Konflikte zwischen den Sternenreichen der Milchstraße. Da erreicht eine alte Freundin die Erde und sucht Hilfe – es ist Dao-Lin-H'ay aus dem Volk der Kartanin, von der man seit Jahrhunderten nichts mehr gehört hat. Wie sich zeigt, hat sie zusammen mit anderen Kartanin das Reich der Ruhe gegründet. Doch dieses Reich wird von einer Macht bedroht, die Lebewesen beeinflusst. Es besteht die Gefahr, dass diese Macht bald nach der Milchstraße und damit nach der Erde greift.

Embark on a journey through 2,400 years of history with this definitive collection of 161 of the world’s greatest speeches. Presented chronologically, this master volume spans from the golden age of Athens in 431 BCE to the dawn of a new China in 1926, now complete with seminal speeches from India’s Mohandas Gandhi and China’s Mao Tse-Tung.

The action ramps up with Dean struggling to defeat the Minotaur's Maze. Team Core will push him to a new level and that blasted Thero plots in the shadows. Join Dean and Team Ola as they strive to save Planet Oakley.