Literally translated, first published in 1853. According to Wikipedia: "Livy's work met with instant acclaim. His books were published in sets of ten, although when entirely completed, his whole work was available for sale in its entirety. His highly literary approach to his historical writing renders his works very entertaining, and they remained constantly popular from his own day, through the Middle Ages, and into the modern world. Dante speaks highly of him in his poetry, and Francis I...

"The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36" by Livy is a significant historical work that delves into the events of the Roman Republic during a tumultuous period. Livy, a Roman historian, meticulously chronicles the political and military struggles faced by Rome, particularly during the Second Punic War. His narrative style combines detailed accounts of battles, political maneuvers, and the moral lessons derived from history, making it not only informative but also engaging. Livy's work serves a...

In The War with Hannibal, Livy (59 BC-AD 17) chronicles the events of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage, until the Battle of Zama in 202 BC. He vividly recreates the immense armies of Hannibal, complete with elephants, crossing the Alps; the panic as they approached the gates of Rome; and the decimation of the Roman army at the Battle of Lake Trasimene. Yet it is also the clash of personalities that fascinates Livy, from great debates in the Senate to the historic meeting betw...

THIS BOOK IS FOR EVERY TEEN OR TWENTYSOMETHING WORKING TO EMBRACE WHO THEY ARE, GET A BETTER GRIP ON THEIR LIFE, AND GROW INTO THEIR SUBLIME POTENTIAL.In this witty & vulnerable book, mindset expert & podcaster, Livi Redden, provides practical life advice, humanity-exposing stories, and the occasional dad joke, all from the perspective of a young adult writing to fellow young people in a letter-to-a-best-friend type of format.By the end of The Sooner You Know, The Better yo...

I've got ninety-nine problems and my brother's snarky, smart-mouthed best friend Sam is tangled up in every last one of them.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 narra...

When Marie takes her dog jogging through the Bois de Vincennes, the last thing she expects is for him to come trotting back, tail wagging with pride, a severed hand freshly unearthed from beneath an old oak tree. She's even less prepared for the young woman perched in the branches above, watching her with unsettling interest. Oh - one small detail worth mentioning: the young lady in question happens to be the rightful owner of that hand. And Marie is the only person on Earth who can se...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From Stone Age sickles to space-age hydroponics, The Almost Complete History of Farming is your delightfully dirt-streaked guide to how humans went from foraging to farming—and everything (almost) in between. With wit, charm, and a healthy respect for manure, Livy Weeks digs deep into the crops, critters, catastrophes, and curiosities that shaped agriculture across the ages. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just here for t...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From ancient Mesopotamian ledgers to modern digital currencies, The Almost Complete History of Banking is your surprisingly entertaining guide through the centuries-long evolution of finance. With wit, clarity, and a healthy dose of curiosity, Livy Banks demystifies the people, institutions, and pivotal moments that shaped the global banking system as we know it—without putting you to sleep. Whether you're a ca...

One of:Best Romance -Amazon EditorsBookseller Favorite -B&N10 Highly Anticipated New Romances -GoodreadsNew Romances We’re Excited to Read -LikewiseMake You Fall Head Over Heels -PopSugarFans of Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey will adore this witty and unforgettable rom-com about skyways, highways, and all the perfectly wrong ways to...

One over-the-top Italian wedding. Two fake couples. And a million hilariously disastrous possibilities…Nora D’Amato would do almost anything for her best friend. Pretend she’s smitten with him to get his overly invested Italian family off his back? Absolutely. Attend a wedding for said overbearing family? Bring it. Spend the next six days at a posh resort watching the bride and groom’s families hate on each other? Pass the popcorn.

On the rooftops of Paris, on a moonlit night, Bollino, a wise, conformist owl, and Daky, a lazy, eccentric bat, embark on a dangerous adventure to help a small girl.A picture book.Daki, a lazy and eccentric bat, abandoned by his fellow bats, and Bollino, a wise, conformist owl, left with no friends after taking Daki’s side, live in Paris on a beam of the Eiffel Tower, they have chosen as their home. Bollino found this safe spot for both of them. On a night with a clear and ...

Gender-bent TED LASSO meets THE DEAL in a new grumpy/sunshine hockey romance from bestselling author Livy Hart.When a career-ending injury forces hockey superstar Sadie Rivers to hang up her skates, she never expects to be the NHL’s first female coach. The Portland Fury are the league’s worst team—and Sadie has one season to turn the franchise around. Critics of her “soft touch” coaching style make no secret of their skepticism, but Sadie has never bucked a challen...