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These people, the Sumerians, influenced not only all the other civilizations that arose in Mesopotamia but virtually every other human society that followed. Without the Sumerians, the world today would be a very different place. However, although we know a great deal about these people, there are fundamental mysteries about the Sumerians that have still not been solved by historians or archaeologists.  

Martin Van Buren was the eighth president of the United States. He was the first US citizen to become President. He was also a capable politician, a shrewd negotiator, and the first politician to create an administrative infrastructure to support his election campaigns. Yet, Martin Van Buren has been almost completely forgotten by history. This audiobook looks at the life and work of one of the least known and appreciated presidents of the United States. Rediscover America’s forgotten president in this audiobook.  

Stoicism is an ancient philosophy on how to live a good life. It was founded in Athens by Zeno around 300 BC. Unlike many other older philosophies, Stoic principles are as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago. The main reason? Stoicism is an active philosophy. Stoicism teaches us that what matters is not what happens to us, but rather, how we react to it. In a world of chaos, Stoicism teaches us how to remain steadfast, strong, and in control of ourselves.