Publisher: Obeikan
IELTS Academic Made Easy combines a critical review of this testing system's marking rubrics and time constraints with an assortment of practical listening, speaking and writing tasks. It also provides detailed references to listening and reading past-test papers published by Cambridge University Press.
The ruins of ancient Athens, Luxor, and Rome are familiar cornerstones of world history, visited by travelers from across the globe. But what about the cities that have dropped off the map? Where are they, and what can they tell us about our past? In this compendium of forgotten cities, Philip Matyszak explores the trials, tribulations, and triumphs these cities faced. Lost Cities of the Ancient World brings to life the sites and settlements across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond that time forgot, from the sunken city of Pavlopetri in the Mediterranean to the deep cave dwellings of Derinkuyu in Turkey. Four thousand years of human history are covered in this volume, offering unique insights into forgotten cities and ways of life. Matyszak reveals a dynamic network of peoples and cultures who fought and traded between themselves, exchanging inventions, ideas, and philosophies, with the result that people as far apart as Catalhöyükin Turkey and Skara Brae in Scotland's Orkney Islands shared a common heritage. By examining the motivations that first drew populations to gather and settle together, as well as the challenges that led to their cities' abandonment, this striking and often surprising book offers us a fresh perspective on our urban origins.Show book
What does woke mean? Learn about wokeness, its origin, and why it has become controversial. You may have heard this hotly debated buzzword. Perhaps you feel sidelined in conversations about social justice issues and are surprised by how quickly its meaning has changed from a compliment to a slur. This is not a critical race theory book or a cancel culture guide, but it explains these highly nuanced concepts. In today’s amplified “fake news” environment, we need a straightforward and unbiased social justice book for adults. Navigate woke culture and understand its terminology without a political or social science degree. Nina Thom has written this well-researched, anti-racist book for adults to help you distinguish between “genuine” and “performative activism.” This is the ultimate wokeness book that explains the societal impacts on politics, education, sports, and the arts. In your copy of Woke or Not? A Guide to Woke for Older People, explore: ● social justice activism examples such as BLM, LGBTQIA+ rights, and climate justice, among others ● what most people think about being woke or not ● the sensitive topics of white fragility and racism ● how woke is not left or right, but a progressive ideology of the Gen Z and Millennials, inherited from the Gen X and Boomers ● how to be a woke ally to young people at the forefront of social justice reform And much more! Update your knowledge about the impact of diversity, equity, inclusion, and ESG initiatives on the economy and society. Read this simple book of woke to demystify a complex topic and expand your understanding of everything it has to offer!Show book
The dialogue centers around the nature of pleasure and its relationship to the good life. The two main interlocutors in the dialogue are Socrates and Philebus, a prominent Athenian intellectual. Throughout the dialogue, Socrates and Philebus engage in a complex and nuanced discussion about the nature of pleasure and its place in the good life. They explore questions such as whether pleasure is the ultimate good, whether there are different kinds of pleasure, and whether pleasure can be reconciled with reason and virtue. The dialogue highlights the importance of balance and harmony in the pursuit of a good life, and it remains a significant work of philosophy to this day. Read in English, unabridged.Show book
The immense difficulties Sicily's rugged terrain caused to the Allied forces, and the successful delaying actions fought by small numbers of well-led German soldiers, inspired Hitler and his generals to garrison Italy as an obstacle to British and American advance. A relatively limited number of Wehrmacht troops used the endless series of mountain ridges and defensible hilltop towns to slow the offensive to a crawl, tying down large numbers of Western troops. Under Albert Kesselring's expert leadership, the Germans fell back northward methodically, fighting a major delaying action at Volturno in mid-October 1943. The Wehrmacht then established themselves on the Reinhard Line, a temporary defensive front meant to delay the Allies until the Germans finished preparing the stronger Gustav Line, stretching from Gaeta to Ortona and anchored on the formidable strongpoint near the early medieval monastery of Monte Cassino. The Allies did not intend the attack on Cassino as a simple slogging match, understanding quite clearly the cost of such an operation. Instead, they planned a landing at Anzio by an entire army corps, the U.S. 6th Corps, to outflank the Gustav Line and force the Germans' withdrawal to avoid encirclement. It was a sound plan, but it would turn into something of a fiasco under the leadership of Major General John P. Lucas. The Anzio landing occurred on schedule on January 22, 1944, and despite achieving total tactical surprise, Lucas squandered the opportunity to run amok in the Gustav Line's rear by remaining supinely in Anzio. Winston Churchill, with his typical verve, excoriated Lucas' failure with a colorful description: “Instead of hurling a wildcat onto the shore all we got was a stranded whale.” A later German report also expressed surprise at Lucas' inaction. What followed was months of bitter fighting as the Allies struggled to break out of their beachhead and make their long-awaited push to Rome.Show book
Get ready to unwind with one of the most unique sleep experiences available. 200 Random Boring Facts to Help You Fall Asleep blends curiosity and calm in a truly original way. This audiobook begins with one hour of soothing narration, gently guiding you through 200 weird, random, funny, and fascinating facts from the worlds of science, nature, history, and life. Each fact is designed to be light, intriguing, and relaxing — perfect for letting go of stress and distracting your mind from the noise of the day. Following the narration, you'll be treated to 8 full hours of peaceful music and ambient nature sounds, carefully designed to help you fall asleep and stay asleep all night long. Whether you're a trivia lover, a restless sleeper, or someone looking for a calming nighttime routine, this audiobook offers the perfect combination of gentle entertainment and deeply relaxing soundscapes. Features: • 1 hour of calming, sleep-friendly narration • 200 fun and fascinating facts, each read slowly and softly • 8 hours of continuous ambient music and nature sounds for deep sleep • Ideal for bedtime listening, background relaxation, or overnight useShow book
The book "The body as a machine" explores the historical process of medicalisation in Chilean society, mainly focusing on the labour force. It highlights the transformation of medicine from a private sphere concerned with individual care to a social phenomenon encompassing various collective dimensions. The book argues that the rise of the liberal oligarchic state, rural-urban migration, and the emergence of a professional medical elite contributed to the socialisation of medicine in Chile. This process involved the standardisation and regulation of the population through medical interventions and establishing a comprehensive healthcare system.Show book
