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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 216 pages. Spanish language. 6.00x0.56x9.00 inches. In Stock.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When a routine surgery spirals into a harrowing medical crisis, a devoted son must transform from a bystander into a fierce advocate to protect his mother. This moving memoir explores the profound shift of caregiving and the power of persistence.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nearly two thousand years ago, the most powerful man in the Roman world wrote reminders to himself. How should we respond to difficult people What deserves our attention What can we actually control How should we face adversity, uncertainty, and change What does it mean to live well Marcus Aurelius never intended his private reflections to become a book. Yet the thoughts he recorded while governing the Roman Empire have endured for centuries because the questions he confronted remain remarkably familiar. Meditations is an extraordinary exploration of character, responsibility, perspective, self-command, mortality, and the difficult work of becoming the person you believe you should be. Rather than presenting a polished philosophical argument, Marcus writes as someone practicing philosophy in real life, repeatedly reminding himself to act justly, think clearly, accept what he cannot control, and focus his attention on what truly matters. This Modern Reader's Edition from MindSpark Publishing preserves the historic English translation of classical scholar George Long while providing original material designed to make the work more accessible and rewarding for today's reader. This edition includes: - The complete George Long translation of Meditations, Books I-XII - An introduction to Marcus Aurelius and his remarkable life as emperor and philosopher - Stoicism in Plain English, explaining the essential ideas behind the philosophy - How to Read Meditations, a practical guide to approaching this unusual book - Background on George Long and his historic translation - Key Ideas in Meditations, connecting major themes across all twelve books - People, Places & Terms, a reader-friendly reference to important names, concepts, and historical context - Returning to Meditations, a closing reflection on making the book something to revisit rather than simply finish You do not need to be a philosopher to read Meditations. You do not need to become a Stoic. You only need to be willing to examine how you think, how you act, and what you choose to do with the life in front of you. The world Marcus knew disappeared long ago. The questions did not.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Internet Has an Answer. Science Has a Better One. Man versus chimpanzee. No weapons. No tools. No help. Who actually wins It sounds like the ultimate internet argument, and almost everyone seems to have an answer. Chimpanzees are five times stronger than humans. Maybe ten times stronger. Their grip is unstoppable. Their aggression is terrifying. An ordinary human would not stand a chance. At least, that is what we have been told. But how much of it is actually true Man vs. Chimp takes one of the internet's most irresistible debates and follows it deep into the science of strength, anatomy, muscle, speed, grip, behavior, intelligence, evolution, and the remarkable differences between humans and one of our closest living relatives. Inside, you will discover: - How strong chimpanzees actually are, and why the famous numbers are so often wrong - How chimp and human muscles differ beneath the surface - Why arms, hands, teeth, locomotion, and body proportions matter - What science really tells us about chimpanzee aggression - How chimpanzees think, learn, cooperate, use tools, and transmit traditions - Why humans sacrificed some physical advantages during our evolutionary journey - How endurance, intelligence, language, cooperation, and culture changed the equation - Why tools, fire, and technology allowed humans to move capability outside the body - What our similarities with chimpanzees reveal about the animal we became - And, finally, who would actually win But somewhere along the way, the original question begins to change. Because if chimpanzees possess physical advantages that humans lost, why did our species become the one capable of transforming the planet What happened to us Across 711 pages, Felix Grayson separates myth from science and turns a seemingly simple matchup into an exploration of evolution, intelligence, civilization, and what it means to be human. The fight is the hook. The science is the story. And the real answer is much bigger than either one. …

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