A Choice magazine Outstanding Academic Title The first such dictionary since that of Platner and Ashby in 1929, A New Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome defines and describes the known buildings and monuments, as well as the geographical and topographical features, of ancient Rome. It provides a concise history of each, with measurements, dates, and citations of significant ancient and modern sources.
Why America's public-private mortgage giants threaten the world economy—and what to do about it The financial collapse of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2008 led to one of the most sweeping government interventions in private financial markets in history. The bailout has already cost American taxpayers close to $150 billion, and substantially more will be needed. The U.S. economy--and by extension, the global financial system--has a lot riding on Fannie and Freddie. They cannot fail, yet that is precisely what these mortgage giants are guaranteed to do. How can we limit the damage to our economy, and avoid making the same mistakes in the future? Guaranteed to Fail explains how poorly designed government guarantees for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac led to the debacle of mortgage finance in the United States, weighs different reform proposals, and provides sensible, practical recommendations. Despite repeated calls for tougher action, Washington has expanded the scope of its guarantees to Fannie and Freddie, fueling more and more housing and mortgages all across the economy--and putting all of us at risk. This book unravels the dizzyingly immense, highly interconnected businesses of Fannie and Freddie. It proposes a unique model of reform that emphasizes public-private partnership, one that can serve as a blueprint for better organizing and managing government-sponsored enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In doing so, Guaranteed to Fail strikes a cautionary note about excessive government intervention in markets.
God's Kingdom on Earth Is Coming - Will You Be Ready to Lead? For the past fourteen years, Lawrence Richardson, Sr. has listened to God's Word describe a new breed of leaders...leaders poised to lead us into the Promised Land. Now, in Abiding in the Mountain of God: Survival Strategies for a New Breed of Leaders, Richardson, the senior pastor of Living Waters Ministries Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland, shares what he has gleaned with all those who are ready to take on the challenge of leading in this time of the imminent realization of Biblical prophecy. Peppered throughout with inspirational passages from scripture, Abiding in the Mountain of God gives strength and guidance to those ready to take on the challenge. This new breed of leaders, Richardson says, will replace the secular and worldly values of modern-day society with a return to Biblical morality, all in preparation for the next chapter in God's reign. Just who is among these godly ranks of leaders? They're in many places and at many levels, Richardson says. But they have one thing in common: A focus on completing their God-given assignment of transitioning from an era of decaying leadership to a return of leadership modeled after Abraham, Moses and Joshua. Will you be among them?
Our Sunrise Meditation will help you to relax and become spiritually centered in our world. The book features a simple meditation accompanied by original art photos of sunrises taken by author Lawrence S. Richardson, Jr., over the course of a year in Delray Beach, Florida. "Nature and sunrises soothe souls. Our Sunrise Meditation will enable you to tap into this universal truth wherever you live or your your travels may take you." -- Lawrence S. Richardson, Jr. Delray Beach, Florida, has particularly spectacular sunrises because our stretch of the Florida coastline extends out into the Atlantic Ocean, putting us closer to warm Gulf Stream waters and humidity that fuel spectacular clouds and other stunning atmospheric effects. Please visit OurSunriseMeditation.com for more spectacular photos.
A herculean effort to identify the hands of individual wall painters who worked in Pompeii and the surrounding area. How did figure painting fit into the economic and artistic life of Pompeii? Did the best painters work in conjunction with one another? Did they paint only the important pictures in the best rooms and, if so, who painted the rest? Were the best houses the showplaces for these painters' work? If not, what was the function of these decorations in Pompeian life? L. Richardson, jr, has had a long and distinguished career writing about Roman art and architecture, particularly that of the companion town of Pompeii and its environs. In this newest work, he attributes many of the surviving wall decorations to particular painters. It is a catalog in the true sense, grouping the pictures by style and then by painter. Richardson describes the salient characteristics of a painter's work, and then inventories the pictures he attributes to that painter, together with cross-references to other catalogs and sources of good reproductions. The book will serve as a valuable resource for specialists in classics and art history, as well as a unique guide for intellectually adventurous tourists visiting the Museo Nazionale at Naples and the sites of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae.
Looking for a fad-free, scientifically proven, and achievable program for absolute beginners and intermediate athletes of all ages to become healthier, lose weight, maintain a sharp mind, and age well? Do you want this in a concise book that won't waste your time? You just found it!Every day, millions of people of all ages just like you walk, run, cycle, swim, dance, practice yoga, lift weights, draw, paint, shoot photos, play a musical instrument, and engage in dozens of other activities that promote fit bodies and fit minds. Their dedication to an active lifestyle and a healthy diet substantially increases the odds that they will live the long, healthy, happy, mobile, and independent lives we all desire and deserve. Here's your chance to join them!Fit Body Fit Mind: Your Practical Guide to Aging Well was written by International Sports Sciences Association certified Senior Fitness Specialist Lawrence S. Richardson, Jr., to give you techniques to improve your overall physical and mental fitness, so you, too, can get the most out of every precious day of your life. In other words, this book is for people who want to grow, not just grow old.Fit Body Fit Mind: Your Practical Guide to Aging is jam-packed with information for adults of all ages who want to age well, including:* Detailed, illustrated, step-by-step instruction for absolute beginner and intermediate athletes who want to find out how to warm up, workout, cool down, and stretch with proper form and control to get the maximum benefit with little risk of injury.* Advice on how to start working out, choose a location, buy appropriate athletic shoes, clothing and gear, and, if necessary, hire a personal fitness trainer.* Guidance on how to build a healthy diet and stick to it, including several healthy and tasty recipes that anyone can make.* Beginner advice for popular brain-boosting activities from camping to photography and playing guitar to writing a blog.* Information of value to people with chronic conditions, such as obesity, heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes.Every recommendation in the fluff-free book will improve your life. There are even FREE exercise and healthy cooking videos produced specifically to help you become more fit. Buy Fit Body Fit Mind: Your Practical Guide to Aging and start aging well today!
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