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  Speedy Skimming: Accelerating...

  Alex Parker

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  The capacity to read swiftly and fully is more crucial than ever in today's fast-paced world. The indispensable manual "Speedy Skimming: Accelerating Your Reading Potential: Unlocking Efficiency and Comprehension" will help you become an expert speed reader while guaranteeing comprehension and retention. 
  This extensive book starts with the fundamentals of speed reading, including the science and psychology of how our minds process text. You'll discover how to establish a comfortable reading space, make reasonable objectives, and develop a long-lasting reading habit. By using useful strategies like chunking, skimming, scanning, and reducing subvocalization, you'll be able to read more quickly without compromising understanding. 
  As you advance, you'll explore techniques to improve your comprehension and memory of the material. Learn how to connect the dots, summarize well, and use memory tricks to help you remember what you read. The book also discusses modifying your reading techniques for various text kinds, including digital content, pleasure reading, and academic and technical books. 
  Sophisticated methods and exercises will enhance your abilities, and knowledge on utilizing internet resources and integrating technology will keep you current. "Speedy Skimming" provides useful applications and real-world examples to help you use your newly acquired skills in various circumstances, whether professional, student, or voracious reader. 
  With "Speedy Skimming," you can transform your reading experience and reach your full potential. This book serves as your road map for improving as a successful, efficient, and self-assured reader in all spheres of your life.

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  Southern Song Dynasty - Art...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Southern Song Dynasty emerged in 1127 after the fall of the Northern Song to the Jurchen-led Jin Dynasty. This period marked a time of resilience, adaptation, and cultural flourishing, despite ongoing threats from external forces. The dynasty’s establishment in the southern region of China reshaped political, economic, and artistic developments that would leave a lasting impact on Chinese history. 
  Following the invasion of the Jin forces, the Song court was forced to abandon its northern capital, Kaifeng. The remnants of the ruling family, led by Emperor Gaozong, retreated southward, eventually establishing a new capital in Lin’an (modern-day Hangzhou). This move signified not only a geographical shift but also a fundamental transformation in governance and strategy. Without control over the traditional heartland of Chinese civilization, the Southern Song had to develop new approaches to survival and stability. The dynasty focused on strengthening its bureaucracy, relying on a sophisticated civil service system that emphasized merit and Confucian ideals. Unlike the Northern Song, which had struggled with military weaknesses, the Southern Song sought to bolster its defenses by investing in naval power and fortifications along the Yangtze River. 
  The loss of northern territories meant that the Southern Song had to rely heavily on its southern provinces, which were rich in agricultural resources and well-positioned for trade. The economy shifted toward maritime commerce, with ports such as Quanzhou and Guangzhou becoming vital centers for international trade. Merchants expanded connections with Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East, ensuring a steady flow of goods, wealth, and cultural exchanges. This economic shift allowed the Southern Song to sustain itself despite territorial losses and military pressures from the Jin and, later, the Mongols.

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  Hyper Focus - Harness the Power...

  Isabelle Palmer

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  Have you ever felt like your ADHD was holding you back, especially when it came to procrastination in your mid-twenties? Hyper Focus is not just another self-help book—it's a game-changer, offering a fresh perspective on ADHD and its often misunderstood power. 
   
  Step into a world where ADHD is not a limitation but a unique strength. Discover the intricate relationship between ADHD and procrastination, and why the mid-twenties are a critical period for understanding and harnessing this connection. But that's just the beginning. Ever heard of Hyper-focus? It's the golden key to transforming your ADHD from a hurdle into a tool for unparalleled focus and productivity. Hyper Focus takes you on a journey, unveiling the mysteries of this incredible state of mind, and teaching you how to access it at will. 
   
  Move beyond mere understanding and step into action. This book doesn't stop at theory—it's packed with practical techniques and strategies to master hyper-focus. Learn to enter the zone swiftly, maintain your focus, and use it to obliterate procrastination. Read awe-inspiring real-life success stories of individuals who turned their ADHD into their greatest ally, propelling themselves from procrastinators to doers. Furthermore, explore holistic approaches to boost your mental well-being. Dive into the significance of nutrition and exercise in nurturing your mind, setting goals that resonate, and implementing strategies to take control of your life. 
   
  Whether you're personally affected by ADHD or know someone who is, Hyper Focus is more than a book—it's a movement. It challenges the traditional narrative, celebrates the ADHD mind, and provides a roadmap to harness its hidden powers. It's time to stop seeing ADHD as a barrier and start embracing it as a source of strength, creativity, and hyper-focus. Join the revolution, and redefine your mid-twenties!

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  Pax Romana Reimagined

  Santiago Machain

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  In a world where Rome never truly fell, the second breath of the republic surges outward—not by force, but by reason, resilience, and reform. 
  Pax Romana Reimagined continues the journey of the Concordian Republic as it navigates the growing pains of survival and rebirth. No longer content with merely holding the center, the republic expands outward: into the wild lands of Gaul, the intellectual depths of the East, and the shifting trade winds of Africa and Asia. 
  As new threats rise and old beliefs are tested, the republic embraces bold innovation: building roads that span continents, codifying a modern civic law, empowering inventors and women, and defending itself not only with legions, but with learning. This volume explores how a society reimagines its purpose—not around emperors or divine lineage, but through education, cooperation, and a vision that transcends borders. 
  From the volcanic ash of Vesuvius to the scrolls of a Silk Road senate, and from merchant councils to the homes of ordinary citizens, Pax Romana Reimagined reveals a republic reborn—stronger, wiser, and deeply human.

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  The Principal 20 - Three Keys to...

  Michael Fullan

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  In 2014 Michael Fullan set his sights on the daily needs of school leaders in his bestselling book The Principal. This updated edition shows how the principal's role continues to change and how we can embrace the transformation in short order. As crucial in-school influencers of student learning, principals have an opportunity and an obligation to maximize student achievement. But how? In The Principal 2.0, Fullan explains why the answer lies neither in micro-managing instruction nor in autonomous entrepreneurialism. He shows a new way forward that allows principals to expand their roles without overstepping and contribute to the development of the whole school. 
   
   
   
  Even in difficult times of crisis, there's room for principals to take action. In The Principal 2.0, Fullan explains how to loosen focus on accountability and instead concentrate on capacity-building; focus less on technology and more on pedagogy; abandon fragmented strategies; and forgo individualistic solutions in favor of collaborative effort. 
   
   
   
  Discover why The Principal is a bestseller in educational leadership and strike out into the future with this new edition, updated for the changing role of today's principals.

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  The Author Heir Handbook - How...

  M.L. Ronn

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  An author has died. You're responsible for managing their estate, and it's a mess.  
  Are you overwhelmed? Frustrated?  
  You might be feeling that this responsibility the author gave you is more of a burden than a gift.   
  You know that managing the author's books will make money and provide for you and the author's heirs, but you probably have no idea where to start.  
  The Author Heir Handbook is a concise guide for heirs written in PLAIN ENGLISH that will help you understand an author's publishing business, the different components that the deceased author used to create books and income, and how to manage those components. It will save you countless hours by helping you figure out where to spend your time and effort. 
  This book will help you:Avoid making mistakes that could cripple the estateLocate the author's manuscriptsTake an inventory of all the author's works (with an easy template to save time)Determine which online accounts the author used (and how to access them)Manage the moneyGet hired help when you need it (and how to avoid scams)Keep the author's books relevant for new generationsCreate income for you and your family, the way the author intended 
  Managing an author estate is hard work, but this book will help simplify the process. You just might even be able to do more with the estate than the author ever could in their lifetime. Purchase your copy today, and don’t do things the hard way! 
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