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More than eight centuries after his death, Saladin's life and reign represent the pinnacle of the Arab world's glory. Saladin is widely considered one of the greatest generals in history and one of the most famous leaders of the Middle Ages, but he remains a paradox, both in personal and in historical terms. A military genius, he first served other generals and was overshadowed later in life by his greatest rival, Richard I of England. He was far more admired by his Christian enemies, who extolled his chivalry, than some of his Muslim rivals.

Learn historic facts and figures about freedom lost and how we can get our freedom back. Recall information, gun rights, and historic facts.

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When the atomic bombs were used against Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, they ushered in a new era of power so destructive that nuclear weapons have not been used in any combat since then. The pictures of the devastated cities demonstrated the sheer strength of such weapons, and the impact was alarming enough to lead to efforts not only to control the proliferation of such weapons but to denuclearize altogether.

Don't let your child suffer a personality disorder later in life. Most personality disorders and mental illness problems result from errors in teaching children appropriate perceptions and problem solving skills. This book will give you seven steps to instill healthy boundaries in your children.

Violence is a serious thing that many people shove off to the side to be dealt with later. When shoved off to the side, policies and security protocols that prevent or reduce violence in schools systems get delayed, which could mean more students dying. It's true the violent actions can be 100 percent prevented. Through an understanding of statistics, one can clearly associate a particular school with more violence than other schools. Dive deep to find out the hidden truth about school violence that they don't want you to know about.

As Robert E. Lee's army moved into Pennsylvania in June 1863, Stuart's cavalry screened his movements, thereby engaging in the more traditional cavalry roles. This time, however, as Lee began his march north through the Shenandoah Valley in western Virginia, it is highly unlikely that is what he wanted or expected.

Most of us don't feel that we have thick enough skin to deal with people, like our difficult coworker, our picky spouse, or our overbearing mother-in-law. At the end of the day, our nerves are left frazzled and we seek respite from the seemingly constant chaos that is our lives. This book will help you find your thick skin when you are interacting with the difficult people in your life. It will help you to figure out why they are being that way and what you can do to help yourself deal with them more effectively.

Saladin is widely considered one of the greatest generals in history and one of the most famous leaders of the Middle Ages, but he remains a paradox, both in personal and in historical terms. A military genius, he first served other generals and was overshadowed, late in life, by his greatest rival, Richard I of England. He was far more admired by his Christian enemies, who extolled his chivalry, than some of his Muslim rivals, who fought him for control of Egypt and Syria in the 12th century.

John Smith is one of the most common names in the English language, but every Briton and American is familiar with the explorer and mercenary Captain John Smith, who helped found the first permanent British colony in the New World, at Jamestown, in 1607. He wrote several accounts of his exploration and his time spent in the New World, but in America, Smith is better known for his association with Pocahontas, a Native American princess. Smith credited her with saving him from being killed by the Native Americans. Retellings of the story fictitiously cast the two as lovers.

Another round of horrifying Halloween stories to fill you with delight. The audiobook 31 More Nights of Halloween brings together 31 short stories from today's newest authors. From ghosts to witches, to vampires and possessions, this collection has something for that Halloween kid in all of us. So take off your shoes and light a candle, but be careful what you say, you might end up casting a Halloween spell.

Most historians credit the city-state of Florence as the place that started and developed the Italian Renaissance, a process carried out through the patronage and commission of artists during the late 12th century. If Florence is receiving its due credit, much of it belongs to the Medicis, the family dynasty of Florence that ruled at the height of the Renaissance. The dynasty held such influence that some of its family members even became pope.

In a world of unpredictable governments, martial law is one of the scariest things a liberal civilian can encounter. As Americans, we enjoy our freedoms and the responsibilities that come along with them. Right now, America is experiencing racial inequality that could foreshadow the martial law that is to come. To understand how martial law would be enacted in the US today, it's important to understand how martial law has been used historically.

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With the arrival of Clan Fire Cat, Matt's and Co's lives are turned almost completely upside down. Everyone is working at super speed just to get the base on the airless moon Banori up to snuff.

31 Nights of Halloween brings together 31 frightful tales from the world's most talented ghouls. Each story is guaranteed to send chills down your back and make your blood run cold. With one chilling tale for each night in the month of October, you won't want to go out trick-or-treating this Halloween. So turn off the lights, crawl into your beds and begin to listen, if you think you can survive.

Randy loves Halloween, just like every other sixth-grader at Rosemary Middle School. He loves dressing up in costumes with his three best friends and playing practical jokes on his younger sister, Missy. But his life changes when he sees something strange one creepy night: the ghostly figure of a boy who points accusingly at Randy! To make matters worse, his teacher, Mrs. Rosenberg, tells her class that this Halloween is the 10-year anniversary of the death of a young boy named Brian Mead.

In 3022, the Barchetta family rules the world of Sullivan for Hanse Davion and the Federated Suns. Young Matthew, more interested in the pleasures at Madame Lu's than his studies as a mechwarrior, stands next in his family's line to head out and make a name for himself. This is his story....

Find hidden jobs in merchandising and store servicing that you did not know about right in your neighborhood. Best of all, the possibilities are endless with hundreds of companies in a multitude of industries that are always looking for great talent to join their teams. I've personally been a merchandiser for over 20 years, and will let you in on some of the secrets that will save you a lot of time, and help you get a job fast!

The importance of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (or as he was known from birth, Gaius Octavius "Octavian" Thurinus) to the course of Western history is hard to overstate. His life, his rise to power, his political, social and military achievements, all laid the foundations for the creation of an Empire which would endure for almost five centuries, and whose traditions, laws, architecture and art continue to influence much of Europe and the world today.