Clarity of thought. Virtue in action. Strength in adversity.For over twenty years, Rand Cardwell has studied and practiced the discipline of Stoicism, not as an abstract philosophy but as a way to live with calm purpose in a turbulent world. Through the Becoming Stoic series, which explores perception, action, and will as the pillars of Stoic practice, he has examined how reason, choice, and mental endurance form the foundation of a well-lived life.In The Essen...

Brothers in Blue: The Cardwell Men Who Fought for the UnionOne family name. Many paths. United by service in a fractured republic.Brothers in Blue is a meticulously researched chronicle of every known Cardwell man that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Drawing from enlistment records, pension files, and family archives, this volume documents the lives of over 80 individuals who wore the blue-infantrymen, cavalry troop...

Brothers in Gray: The Cardwell Men Who Fought for the ConfederacyOne family name. Dozens of stories. A legacy woven into the fabric of a divided nation.Brothers in Gray is a deeply researched historical account of every known Cardwell man who served in the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. Drawn from letters, military records, pension files, and photographs, this volume chronicles the lives of over 130 individuals who took up arms f...

Learn how to target the weaknesses of an attacker and effectively exploit them in order to defend yourself!The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points explains the pressure point techniques found in the Bubishi, the ancient "Bible of Karate," and how recognizing them allows you to defend yourself against such attacks. This book closely examines these vital points and the science behind them, and the author fills a gap in general understanding of how the 36 vital...