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  Yuan Dynasty - Mongol Rule and...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Yuan Dynasty emerged from the ambitions of Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, who sought to consolidate Mongol rule over China. Before the establishment of the Yuan, the Mongols had waged a relentless military campaign against the Song Dynasty, the ruling power in southern China. After decades of conflict, Kublai Khan successfully defeated the Song in 1279, marking the first time in history that all of China was under foreign rule. His ascension to the throne not only signified the dominance of the Mongols but also introduced a new era of governance that blended Mongol traditions with Chinese administration. 
  Kublai Khan declared himself emperor in 1271 and named his dynasty "Yuan," meaning "Great Origin," a term rooted in Chinese philosophy and symbolic of the vast scope of Mongol rule. Unlike his predecessors, who maintained a nomadic lifestyle, Kublai recognized the necessity of adopting Chinese customs to effectively govern a vast and diverse population. He moved the capital from Karakorum to Dadu, present-day Beijing, reinforcing his commitment to ruling as a Chinese emperor while still maintaining Mongol authority. His reign sought to balance the military-driven expansion of his ancestors with the complexities of ruling a settled, bureaucratic society. 
  Despite his efforts to integrate into Chinese political traditions, Kublai faced challenges in legitimizing his rule. Many Han Chinese viewed the Mongols as outsiders and resisted their authority. To solidify his claim, Kublai adopted Confucian principles and retained elements of the Chinese imperial structure, appointing Chinese officials in lower government positions while keeping key positions reserved for Mongols and trusted foreign allies. This approach ensured Mongol dominance while utilizing the administrative expertise of the Chinese.

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  Self-ish - When Bubble Baths...

  PsyD Sunita Osborn

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  We're all looking for that perfect balance between loving ourselves and becoming the best person we can be. But it's going to take more than bubble baths, wine, $8 lattes, affirmations, and other bullsh*t social media has deemed essential for #selfcare and #selfimprovement. 
   
   
   
  To truly become your best self, you have to be a little more . . . 
   
   
   
  SELFISH. 
   
   
   
  Selfishness is perhaps the world's most controversial, undesirable, and misunderstood trait—particularly for women. In our lives, we bend over backward to avoid this stigmatizing label. 
   
   
   
  But what if we didn't? 
   
   
   
  In Self-ish, clinical psychologist Sunita Osborn challenges what we think we know about selfishness. With radical candor and bold humor, she dispels the myths and distortions that surround the fundamental psychological concepts of self-care, self-trust, self-love, and self-discipline, explaining how these terms have become empty badges of honor because of social media, societal norms, and our upbringings. 
   
   
   
  Dr. Osborn urges women everywhere to unapologetically nurture their personal growth with strength and wisdom, blazing a path to self-leadership with encouragement, tools, and concrete steps to level-up their whole selves.

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  Philosophy Unchained -...

  Mykhailo Minakov

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  The book analyzes the philosophical enterprise over the last thirty to forty years in Belarus, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

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  Uninhabitable Earth The: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Uninhabitable Earth, by David Wallace-Wells.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by David Wallace-Wells.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Uninhabitable Earth presents a stark and urgent look at the consequences of climate change, exploring the devastating impact it will have on the planet if current trends continue. From extreme weather events to economic collapse, the book paints a chilling picture of a world plagued by rising temperatures, rising seas, and widespread ecological destruction. It urges immediate action to prevent the most catastrophic outcomes, urging readers to confront the reality of climate change and its global implications.

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  Sensation Me Crazy - A Guide...

  Jane Elizabeth

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  SPD, also known as Sensory Processing Disorder, tends to show itself within children at an early age, however it is not always easy to understand what is wrong with the child without the proper tools, techniques, or methods. Within this book, SPD will be looked at, explained and the right activities will be given in order for parents to gain the proper understanding needed to help their child move effortlessly through childhood and into adulthood. 
    
  Being a child with SPD or any kind of disorder is not easy, but with the proper help guidance and love, the child can function just like anyone else. Do not give up on the child and do not make them feel like a burden, that will only worsen the disorder and create a far more difficult situation to fix later down the line. 

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  Accepted! - Secrets to Gaining...

  Jamie Beaton

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  Told from the fresh and personal perspective of twenty-six-year-old Crimson Education CEO and Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford graduate Jamie Beaton, Accepted! is an honest and practical guide on beating the odds and getting into Ivy League and other elite schools—the smart way. 
   
   
   
  Beaton takes you behind the doors of the world's top college admissions offices, revealing the highly strategic selection processes applied by institutions whose reputations depend on the number of students they admit, or more pointedly, the tens of thousands that they don't. 
   
   
   
  In Accepted!, Beaton disrupts cliched admissions advice with savvy strategies like: 
   
   
   
  ● Moneyballing the university rankings and increasing your chances of admission 
   
   
   
  ● Class spamming your way to academic supremacy and acceptance 
   
   
   
  ● Playing the early application dating game and understanding how institutions are using it to their advantage 
   
   
   
  Packed with real-life examples from the thousands of students Beaton has helped land a spot at esteemed global universities, Accepted! is a culmination of secrets, insights, and application strategies guaranteed to maximize your chances of "getting in" to the school of your choice.

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