Machiavelli on War offers a comprehensive interpretation of the philosopher-historian's treatment of war throughout his writings, from poems and memoranda drafted while he was Florence's top official for military matters to his posthumous works, The Prince and Discourses on Livy. Christopher Lynch argues that the issue of war permeates the form and content of each of Machiavelli's works, the substance of his thoughts, and his own activity as a writer, concluding that he was the first great modern philosopher because he was the first modern philosopher of war.

Lynch details Machiavelli's understanding of warfare in terms of both actual armed conflict and at the intellectual level of thinkers competing on the field of knowledge and belief. Throughout Machiavelli's works, he focuses on how military commanders' knowledge of human necessities, beginning with their own, enables and requires them to mold soldiers, organizationally and politically, to best deploy them in operations attuned to political context and changing circumstances. Intellectually, leaders must shape minds, their own and others', to reject beliefs that would weaken their purpose; for Machiavelli, this meant overcoming the classical and Christian traditions in favor of a new teaching of human freedom and excellence.

As Machiavelli on War makes clear, prevailing both on the battlefield and in the war of ideas demands a single-minded engagement in reasoning about everything, beginning with oneself. For Machiavelli, Lynch shows, the successful military commander is not just an excellent leader but also an excellent human being in constant pursuit of the truth about themselves and the world.

Totally Chill: The Complete Guide to Staying Cool is a stress management workbook that is meant to be read, completed, and used as much as possible by children themselves. Its fun graphics and interactive style make it ideal for children grades 3 through middle school. Everyone feels stress adults and children alike. It is part of life. But life can be a lot easier when we learn new skills and ideas to help us handle the stress in our lives. When parenting, teaching and working with children who have social, emotional, and/or sensory sensitivities, we often put the emphasis on learning new skills. Countless hours are spent working on social skills, fine- and gross-motor skills, language skills, and academic skills, but stress management skills are often left unaddressed. This is unfortunate, as stress can create a multitude of challenges for learning and daily living. In other words, it can create barriers to the very things we are trying to teach. Besides, it can cause distress, which can lead to meltdowns and behavioral outbursts. In short, it is crucial that children learn and develop skills to help them to manage their stress as independently as possible.

Anxiety can be overwhelming for children with autism. It doesn't need to be.

The anxiety levels commonly found in children with autism affect social skills, memory, learning, and attention span--and often lead to meltdowns. Those who live or work with kids on the spectrum are acutely aware of how disruptive anxiety can be. However, we are rarely provided with clear guidance on how to manage this anxiety. This book bridges that gap.

Through his twenty-plus years as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Lynch has devoted his career to relieving distress in kids with autism and related disorders. Lynch identifies five factors that are commonly known to elicit anxiety in children with autism and breaks down how to tackle each topic in a manageable and effective way. These factors include:

Rigidity

Sensory Sensitivities

Social Challenges

Communication Barriers

Task Frustration

With this clear and comprehensive guide, parents, teachers, and therapists can take the first crucial step towards managing anxiety, relieving distress, and unlocking potential.

Al Capone dove for the floor when he saw the flash of the camera, while his startled body guards drew their guns. The actress Miriam Hopkins ran screaming from the camera while Lyndon Johnson ran towards it. General Jimmy Doolittle called him a Son of a Bitch, while the Pope called him his friend. Bob Hope asked if he would escort Hope's wife to church, and John Barrymore asked if he would hide him from his mistress. Cary Grant demanded a shoe shine, Eleanor Roosevelt demanded an apology, and Harry Truman demanded a bourbon. Who was this guy? He was Mike Rotunno, and he was a photographer for one of Chicago's newspapers. Yet, he also photographed airplanes for the airlines, starting in the 1920's, the beginning of his 50 year career at Chicago's Midway airport. In that span he got to know everyone, great or small, and his story is like a cross between the movie The Terminal and Forrest Gump. He introduced movie stars to baseball players, Marilyn Monroe to a room full o.

The flash of his camera sent Al Capone diving to the floor. He was asked to escort Bob Hope's wife to church and to hide John Barrymore from his mistress. Cary Grant demanded a shoeshine, Eleanor Roosevelt demanded an apology and Harry Truman demanded a bourbon. Photographer Mike Rotunno was the man on the scene when Chicago's Midway Airport was the crossroads of the world and people walked its concourses just to catch a glimpse of Hollywood's brightest stars. Bump into Bud Abbott, John Wayne, Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe as Christopher Lynch pieces together the amazing story left behind in fifty years of photographs and journals.

Reflections on principle and prudence in the thoughts and actions of great thinkers and statesmen.

Discussions of the place of moral principle in political practice are haunted by the abstract and misleading distinction between realism and its various principled or idealist alternatives. This volume argues that such discussions must be recast in terms of the relationship between principle and prudence: as Nathan Tarcov maintains, that relationship is not dichotomous but complementary. In a substantive introduction, the editors investigate Leo Strauss's attack on contemporary political thought for its failure to account for both principle and prudence in politics. Leading commentators then reflect on principle and prudence in the writings of great thinkers such as Homer, Machiavelli, and Hegel, and in the thoughts and actions of great statesmen such as Pericles, Jefferson, and Lincoln. In a concluding section, contributors reassess Strauss's own approach to principle and prudence in the history of political philosophy.

Reflections on principle and prudence in the thoughts and actions of great thinkers and statesmen.

Discussions of the place of moral principle in political practice are haunted by the abstract and misleading distinction between realism and its various principled or idealist alternatives. This volume argues that such discussions must be recast in terms of the relationship between principle and prudence: as Nathan Tarcov maintains, that relationship is not dichotomous but complementary. In a substantive introduction, the editors investigate Leo Strauss's attack on contemporary political thought for its failure to account for both principle and prudence in politics. Leading commentators then reflect on principle and prudence in the writings of great thinkers such as Homer, Machiavelli, and Hegel, and in the thoughts and actions of great statesmen such as Pericles, Jefferson, and Lincoln. In a concluding section, contributors reassess Strauss's own approach to principle and prudence in the history of political philosophy.

The Book of Love: A Symphony of Light and Shadows

Love binds us, heals us, and-when twisted-can destroy us.

Arielle thought her heart couldn't bear any more loss. Haunted by the death of her soulmate, Liam, and burdened by guilt and grief, she has spent her life running from the pieces of herself she believes are irreparably broken. But when she discovers the Book of Love, an ancient artifact steeped in power and mystery, she is thrust into a battle far larger than her pain-a battle where love itself is weaponized.

The Book is both a beacon and a curse, connected to an Entity that feeds on despair and twists love into chains of control. Drawn into its web, Arielle must confront her own shadows and the tether that binds her to the Entity's growing power. As she journeys deeper into the ruins of a crumbling world, she is forced to reckon with love's duality: its capacity to wound and its extraordinary ability to heal.

With the fierce and loyal Cara by her side, Arielle uncovers truths about the Book, the Entity, and herself that will shatter everything she thought she knew. To break free from the Entity's grip, she must learn to embrace the light of her memories, the strength of connection, and the courage to let love be her guide-even if it means risking her heart again.

The Book of Love: A Symphony of Light and Shadows is a poignant and thrilling journey through loss, resilience, and the power of healing. A story of grief's weight and love's radiance, this novel will resonate with anyone who has ever fought to find meaning in heartbreak and dared to believe in the redemptive power of love.

For fans of deeply emotional fantasy, lyrical storytelling, and tales that balance heartbreak with hope, The Book of Loveinvites you to uncover the light waiting in the shadows-and to discover that even the most fractured hearts can find a way to heal.

About the book The Home Buyers Playbook: Insider secrets, strategies, and tips you must know to tackle the home buying process successfully is the perfect blueprint that you need to overcome all obstacles when buying a home as a millennial or otherwise. There is no doubt that buying a home can be quite the emotional rollercoaster since there is so much at stake. As a buyer, you assume all the risk once the transaction is complete while the seller's obligations and responsibility disappear. On the up-side, you will be excited about the prospect of freedom, ownership and even some additional income in your pocket. On the downside, you are probably daunted, or at least anxious, about aspects of the house buying process, and the journey towards owning a home. In all truth, there is a lot to be cautious about. Essentially, you must keep a close eye on: - Choosing the right professionals to work with - Red flags like amateur workmanship and repairs, foundation and structural issues, electrical and plumbing issues, mold etc. - Financial Traps - Regulations and legal issues - Choosing the house you love or at least deciding what style of house fits your needs - Maintaining/increasing the value of your home to ensure that you build your equity. And so on. With The Home Buyers Playbook, you shall no longer be at the mercy of unscrupulous finance and real estate industry players. Instead, the book will help you gain control by providing you with practical knowledge and insight from a successful insider's perspective. Some of the useful information in the book includes: - Inspecting the house to expose potential issues - Gathering the right team of professionals to take care of your interests and not the seller's interests - A grounded approach to determining the right house you can afford and buy - Securing financing and finding a well-managed mortgage program to fit your needs - Navigating basic legal and regulation issues - Documenting and putting together an attractive offer to successfully win the house you want - Properly using technology to buy your house. And a lot more. In this book, Chris will walk you through incredibly insightful insider secrets, strategies, and tips, to help you buy a house, whether you are a first-time buyer or otherwise. Furthermore, the material in this book is also easy to digest and will change how you approach buying a house for the better.