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When Livy began his epic The History of Rome, he had no idea of the fame and fortune he would eventually attain. He would go on to become the most widely read writer in the Roman Empire and was eagerly sought out and feted like a modern celebrity. And his fame continued to grow after his death. His bombastic style, his intricate and complex sentence structure, and his flair for powerfully recreating the searing drama of historical incidents made him a favorite of teachers and pupils alike.

The incredible saga of Hannibal and his invasion of Italy in 218 B.C. is the subject of this third volume of Livy's magnificent history. As only Livy can describe it, we are swept into the era of the Second Punic War and given a ringside view of the leadership of both sides. The stirring account of Hannibal crossing the Alps, the brutal description of Cannae, and the relentless Roman siege of Syracuse are some of the highlights of this remarkable story.

Livy's purpose in writing his famous history was to show how Rome had started out as a city state full of brave, idealistic and virtuous citizens, but had then descended into the voracious, debauched, and immoral empire it had become by his own time in the late 1st century B.C. And the evidence was compelling.

We all desire to be seen, heard, understood, and--most importantly--loved. The question is how do we make this a reality in our own lives and the lives of others? The goal of this podcast is to provide practical AND Biblical tips on how to build your confidence in Christ to get outside of your comfort zone and well on your way to initiating and maintaining deeper, more meaningful connections! Not religious? No worries! Social anxiety? Me too! Walk with me as we explore what it means to be a friend & teach others to do the same! :) #livoutsidethebubble

As the black sheep of the family, choreographer Cassidy Bliss vowed she'd do anything to get home in time to help with her sister's wedding and avoid family disappointment . . . again. She just never expected "anything" would involve sharing the last rental car with the jerk who cut her off in line at the airport this morning. But horrible times apparently call for here-goes-nothing measures.

When it comes to firefighter Sam O'Shea, absence—and a regime of tactical avoidance—has been working for me juuust fine. But when the audition of a lifetime falls in my pathetically broke lap, and he's the only one who can help me land the job, I'm willing to make a deal with the devil if it means I can kickstart my career as a narrator for audio books. The problem? We'd have to actually do the job. Together. And then we're told it's for an erotic romance.

There is so much to unpack when it comes to your health, wellness and weight loss journey. This podcast aims to take those topics to all new levels in an attempt to face the toxic norms of the diet and health industry head on. These conversations are about diving deeper into the things that shape your every day. Through notable health experts and guests, we are striving to create new wellness perspectives by breaking down old ones.If you want to weigh in on the episodes, follow us on Instagram @weighinwithgina.You can also find all our latest interviews on our YouTube page: @ginalivy.Looking ...

Livy's splendid adventure of Rome's rise to dominance comes to a close in this concluding volume of his magnificent history. Sadly, the work abruptly halts near the completion of book 45, which concerns events in Greece in the year 168 BC. The missing portions, numbering 107 books, have never been found. The original text of this monumental history, which came to 142 books when he completed it, carried the story to 9 BC.

Livy continues his magnificent epic, with Rome in complete ruin after the Gallic invasion and sack of the city in 310 B.C. Led by Camillus, one of Rome's great heroic patricians, the city regains her self-confidence and once more becomes the leader of the Latin people. Painstakingly rebuilding alliances, forging friendships, cementing relations among her own people, and fighting endless wars, Rome soon becomes the dominant power among the fractious Italic tribes on the Latin plain.

In this volume, Hannibal and Carthage are finally worn down by the grim determination of the Roman people, and their army is destroyed at Zama by Publius Scipio. And hardly is this over before the vengeful Romans cast their eyes eastward to Philip of Macedon, who had made the fatal error of backing the Carthaginians.

Hannibal’s military campaign against Rome inspired its citizens with the same panic that would later terrify Europeans beset by Mongol invaders from the East. A sworn enemy of Rome, Hannibal succeeded as leader of the Carthaginian forces at the age of 26, following the death of his brother-in-law Hasdrubal. On joining his troops, Hannibal launched an attack on the Roman-held city of Saguntum, beginning the Second Punic War and a process that seemed almost predestined as his army swept like a scourge round the Mediterranean shores.

El amor no siempre sigue un plan… a veces un viaje caótico es lo que necesitas para encontrarlo. Cassidy Bliss, la oveja negra de la familia, prometió que haría todo lo posible para llegar a tiempo y ayudar con los últimos preparativos de boda de su hermana. Lo que no esperaba era que "todo lo posible" significara compartir el último coche de alquiler con el tipo que esa misma mañana se coló en la fila del aeropuerto. Pero tiempos desesperados requieren medidas desesperadas.

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Mia Madden is pretty sure that the road to dating app hell is paved with suspiciously hot profiles. Take tonight's date, for example. Alex Conroy is unreasonably gorgeous—he's got that whole "board-room in the streets, lumberjack in the sheets" happening—but he also represents everything she loathes about corporate hustle culture. Yet another lousy date to laugh-cry about later. Except, it turns out that Alex is also the hot-shot new boss her dad can't stop complaining about—the Forbes thirty-under-thirty company fixer of his nightmares. Worse, their respective best friends are dating.

Humor and heart collide when two fake dates accidentally ruin a wedding and must play matchmaker to fix it, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey.

The Livy Method Podcast is where you can follow along day-to-day with Gina Livy's 91-day guided weight loss program. It is a collection of Gina's daily Lives, guest expert discussions, and the conversations happening in the Maintenance and Mindfulness Group. This podcast is designed to be listened to along with The Livy Method Program Guide, available on Amazon.Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D1VQ4QGFUS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1VQ4QGFIf you are looking for a more in-depth discussion on the complex issues surrounding health, wellness and weight loss, check out the Weigh In with Gina ...