John Martino Livres

In ancient Greece and across the Mediterranean, kingdoms strive for dominance. The great powers of Carthage and Egypt look on with avarice as the might of the Greeks is spent warring between themselves, oblivious to external dangers.

War/Play critically examines the role that militarized video games such as Call of Duty play in the lives of young people and the impact these games have had on the evolution of youth culture and the broader society. The book examines and critiques the manner in which the habits and social interactions of young people have been reconfigured through a form of pedagogy embedded within this genre.

At Olympia, there is one amongst the Greeks who sees light where others only perceive darkness. One who sees that there is another way to settle conflict - with honor and courage. One who will set aflame a torch that will burn for thousands of years, down through the ages. In an epoch of chaos and strife, a new force for peace is born.

The book explores the normalization of warfare and political violence in the 21st century, particularly its appeal to youth. It analyzes how militarization serves as an educative process, investigating the ideological tactics employed by both non-state actors like ISIS and state agents. Through this examination, it sheds light on the complex dynamics of militarization and its impact on society and young individuals.

Exploring the intersection of conflict and creativity, this book delves into how war influences artistic expression and play. It examines various mediums, including literature, visual arts, and performance, highlighting how artists respond to the chaos of war. Through a blend of historical analysis and contemporary examples, the narrative reveals the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of art in times of strife. It challenges readers to reconsider the role of play and imagination amidst the harsh realities of conflict.

The Like Factor identifies the destructive habits, tendencies, and harmful patterns that over time can contribute to the slow erosion of intimacy and trust within your relationship. If your relationship is not what it was like in the beginning, one that was considerate, affectionate, peaceful, and kind, there is a good chance that one or both of you have been the author of its unfortunate decline. Many partners do not realize that the demise of their relationship is caused from within, from shooting themselves in the foot. The author talks about common frustrations, resentment, feelings of hopelessness, and eventual contempt. He also provides the roadmap on how to reduce and eventually eliminate harmful behavior. How to take the right steps to simply get out of the way, to allow your relationship to heal and prosper, to let nature take its course and bring both of you back into each other's arms. If there are too many disappointments and frustrations that in a cumulative way have changed your relationship into a lesser version of its former self, The Like Factor explains the underlying root causes, the bad habits, the invisible thieves that are taking away what is so very close to both your hearts, what is your most prized possession. Your relationship.