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  Seeking Attention - 30 Ways of...

  Dominic Pettman

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  Seeking Attention explores the essential but elusive nature of attention through a fresh lens. Drawing inspiration from Simone Weil's assertion that "attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity," this book brings attention into focus through a novel collection of short "portraits" that each examine how archetypal figures—like the detective, the fan, the therapist, the parent, and the lover—engage with attention in unique ways. 
   
   
   
  ● Accessible and Thought-Provoking: Written in an approachable style, this book offers an introduction to the growing field of attention studies, sparking new reflections on how we pay attention. 
   
   
   
  ● Diverse Archetypes: Each figure represents a different approach to attention—highlighting its blind spots, failures, and occasional triumphs—prompting listeners to reflect on their own habits. 
   
   
   
  ● A Phenomenology of Attention: Through these portraits, listeners are invited to rethink their understanding of attention, noticing how it shapes the world around them. 
   
   
   
  ● Addressing the "Industrial-Distraction Complex": Offering alternative models for true presence, Seeking Attention encourages multi-sensory awareness as a powerful counter to our age of distraction.

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  Battle of Kapetron The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Byzantine Empire existed for over a thousand years, with a history spanning from the division of the Roman Empire in 395 until the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. It was formed from the previous Eastern Roman Empire, and during its long existence, the Byzantine inhabitants were very proud to call themselves Romans.  
  	However, many things changed during the long lifespan of the Byzantine Empire, starting with a Hellenization in the 6th century. The use of the Latin language diminished and Greek took its place, while the typical Roman culture gave way to a more Hellenistic one. The Hellenization of Byzantium was detrimental to the relationship with the Holy Roman Empire, and the Christian world from that point would be split in two. The subsequent strengthening of the Orthodox Church caused many civil wars and conflicts to arise during the centuries, which shattered and reshaped the territory time after time. By the end of the Byzantine Empire’s existence, the old age had weakened both the state and church, making it an easy target for invading forces.  
  	The most notable invaders were the Turkish-speaking Seljuks, led through a series of battles by Kutalmishouglu Suleiman, who supported different usurpers against the Byzantine emperor. The expansion of the Seljuks was so successful that when Suleiman died, he had put all of Bithynia under his control as well as several important harbor towns along the shores on the Asian side of Bosphorus. With that accomplishment, he had managed to separate the Byzantines living in Anatolia from their emperor in Constantinople. This immediately weakened the unity of the Byzantine Empire.  
  	Of all the conflicts that brought this state of affairs into being, few were as instrumental as the Battle of Kapetron, the culmination of one of the first major Seljuk raids into Byzantine territory.

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  How to Conquer Anxiety and Build...

  Victoria David

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  In a world overflowing with pressure, uncertainty, and self-doubt, How to Conquer Anxiety and Build Confidence offers a roadmap to reclaim your inner power and step boldly into the life you were meant to live. This transformative guide reveals practical tools and mindset shifts to break free from fear, silence negative self-talk, and unlock a deep sense of self-belief. 
  Through inspiring stories, proven strategies, and daily confidence-building practices, you’ll learn how to stay calm under pressure, take courageous action, and radiate strength in any situation. Whether you’re struggling with performance anxiety, fear of failure, or self-criticism, this book will help you rise above the noise of doubt and create unstoppable momentum toward success. 
  The Journey to Unstoppable Success isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, resilience, and learning to trust yourself no matter what life throws your way. If you’re ready to turn anxiety into assurance and fear into fuel, this book is your blueprint for lasting confidence and personal power.

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  Rise of the American Navy -...

  John William Ptolemy

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  Journey through one hundred years of heroism, patriotism, and endurance… fought from the sea. 
  In its two centuries of existence, America has seen more than its fair share of momentous events. 
  Through it all, the American Navy has not only been a witness, but an active and key participant to the creation and progress of the country. 
  It has grown and strengthened its capabilities – from having zero ships and zero expertise to becoming one of the largest fleets in the world. 
  Whether you’re a history buff or military enthusiast, this chronicle of the Navy’s early history is a must-read. 
  From monumental battles and memorable speeches, to groundbreaking developments and personal accounts, you’ll find it all here. 
  In The Rise of the American Navy, you will discover: 
   ● How George Washington finally got the Continental Navy created... after years of indecision in Congress 
  ● One of the most fascinating figures of the Revolutionary War – now remembered as the father of the American Navy 
  ● The resourceful strategy that helped make the newly formed navy a formidable opponent, despite being greatly outmatched by the British 
  ● The two-hour naval battle that led to American victory against Britain – and it didn’t even involve any Americans! 
  ● How pirates resurrected the US Navy and started its gradual ascent to power 
  ● First-hand accounts from those on the front lines that provide an up-close and personal view of the hardships of war 
  ● How the Civil War contributed to a new era in naval warfare that made every other navy in the world obsolete 
   And much more. 
   The US Navy’s history is inextricably linked to the history of America as a nation. After all, its creation was tied to the colonies’ fight for independence

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  Existentialism is a Humanism by...

  Bright Summaries

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  In this clear and detailed reading guide, we've done all the hard work for you!Existentialism is a Humanism by Jean-Paul Sartre is a philosophical essay resulting from the transcription of one of his lectures, in which he simplifies his philosophical doctrine to make it available to a broader audience, and in which he defends his philosophy from the criticisms that were voiced about it. Find out everything you need to know about Existentialism is a Humanism in just a few minutes!This practical and insightful reading guide includes:• A summary• An Explanation of the context• An analysis• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.Shed new light on the very best of literature with BrightSummaries.com!

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  The Eighteenth Century - A World...

  John O. Voll

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  The eighteenth century was a time of major global transitions. Movements of religious and intellectual revival challenged established ideas, European colonies emerged in the Western hemisphere, global trade expanded, and political revolutions and revolts in America, France, Russia, and Haiti started to reshape political life. At the beginning of the century, power and wealth were roughly balanced among the major regions of the world. By its end, this balance was upset by the emergence of European imperial nation-states and Western European industrial societies whose evolution was enabled by modern processes of industrialization, globalization, and empires. 
   
   
   
  John O. Voll highlights key events and individuals in that transformation, from Emperor Kangxi's meeting with Jesuits and Catherine the Great's imperial expansion of Russia, Jonathan Edwards's Great Awakening and Muhammid ibn Abd al-Wahhab's Islam reform movement to Mulla Abdul Ghafur's trade in cotton, Richard Arkwright's textile factories, and Isaac Newton's and Immanuel Kant's contributions to the Enlightenment and modern science. This book shows that the eighteenth century was a time of transition to modernity, a time when the impact of the first globalization was being felt around the world. Old ways of life disappeared as new ways of organizing human activities emerged.

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