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  Russian History - 1700-1906

  Will Forrest

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  Embark on a captivating journey through Russia's past with "Russian History: 1700-1906," the second book in our engaging "From Rus to Russia" series. This book takes you through an era of transformation, where mighty empires grew and revolutionary ideas took root. 
  Witness the rule of iconic leaders like Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, who expanded Russia's borders and modernized its society. Explore the impact of the Enlightenment on Russia, as new ideas sparked change. 
  Discover the rising tide of revolution that foreshadowed the events of the 20th century. Meet key figures, like Alexander II and the Decembrists, who played crucial roles in shaping Russia's destiny. 
  "Russian History: 1700-1906" offers an accessible and engaging look at this vital period in Russia's history. Bursting with vivid storytelling and insightful analysis, it's perfect for history lovers and newcomers alike. 
  Don't miss your chance to dive into Russia's fascinating past. Order your copy Today, and start discovering the amazing stories of Russia's past.

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  Learning To Be Grateful

  Jim Colajuta

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  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is a condition of well-being. Individuals recognize their own strengths, cope with daily challenges, work well, and contribute to their community.Gratitude has long been recognized as a desirable attribute that can improve one's well-being, from ancient religious texts to modern scientific evidence-based study. According to the evidence, the advantages of gratitude practice can be grouped into the following categories: increased happiness and life satisfaction; successful dealing with hardship; strengthened social relationships; improved health; and broadening civic, moral, and spiritual dimensions. On the other hand, gratitude is not an innate response to life conditions. It must be intentionally nurtured through gratitude-inducing activities.It's simple to see why focusing on what you have rather than what you don't is a good idea. Developing an appreciation for all of life's great qualities that you may have neglected allows you to focus on feelings of fulfillment, happiness, and abundance rather than longing, frustration, and bitterness. People who constantly reflect on their blessings are happier, better equipped to make decisions to improve their condition, and less prone to depression. People who start keeping a thankfulness journal regularly generally notice an improvement in their attitude. It's because gratitude lists are so popular. After all, they're a simple act that involves minimal effort yet yields tremendous effects.Most of us understand the importance of thanking those who assist us or simply acknowledging what we are grateful for in life. Gratitude has been connected to various benefits, including enhancing your immune system and sleep patterns, feeling more hopeful and experiencing more joy and pleasure, being more helpful and generous, and feeling less lonely and alienated, according to research. Gratitude is a means for people to appreciate what they already have rather than con

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  We the People and Our Freedom...

  John Pitkethly

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  Spanning 315 pages, the book dives into the historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological forces that gave birth to the American constitutional republic. The book introduces the concept of “Our Freedom Charters,” which includes the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and all subsequent amendments—not just as static texts, but as the product of the collective ideas from the history of human civilization and the actions that formed a new nation. Pitkethly draws on decades of study in sociology, mental health counseling, and history to provide what he calls a “human-centered evaluation” of America’s origin story. He analyzes the country as one might a person—its family tree, family of origin, conception, birth, infancy, personality, character development, and current identity crisis.

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  Money Parties and Democracy -...

  Zim Nwokora, matteo Bonotti

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  Democratic politics is expensive. In US presidential elections, for instance, total spending now exceeds $6.5 billion. In the US, election campaigns are largely funded by private donations from individuals and corporate entities, whereas in Germany, the state is the main funder of electoral politics through subventions to parties. In some other countries, parties have been able to raise most of what they need internally by charging membership dues or, more exceptionally, by relying on a wealthy patron. However, there have been numerous scandals and controversies involving political finance, which pose a serious challenge to fundamental democratic principles.Matteo Bonotti and Zim Nwokora analyze the nature of these democratic risks and how they differ across various models of political finance. They argue that political finance rules ought to counterbalance the weaknesses of the party system they are being used alongside. To do so, political finance rules and party systems should be assessed together, in terms of three distinctive normative dimensions—collegiality, systemic voice, and systemic accountability—which capture what parties, at their best, can contribute to democratic politics. Money, Parties, and Democracy sets out a framework for evaluating political finance systems so that they can be designed or reformed to better support good governance.

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  Game of Mind Manipulation

  Instafo, Edwin Piers

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  Win and Beat Manipulators at Their Own GamesA game can be defined as “an activity that has rules for winning and losing.” Contrarily, another definition of it is “to use those rules of an activity to get what you want, in a way that is dishonest.” Whether you want to admit it, you are already playing a game called “life,” and in it there are those who live by the latter definition - willing to cheat the game via manipulation.What is manipulation? It’s the controlling of an individual through misleading means to get something that these manipulators want, whether money, power, relationship, or sex.Many people are victims of others’ manipulative behaviors without realizing it, including you. Think about those people from your life ranging from families and friends to acquaintances and strangers you’ve met on the street. Were there times when you had a gut-wrenching feeling that something was wrong, and it turned out to be they were manipulating you? How did it make you feel? Confused? Angry? Miserable?Nobody likes being taken advantage of, but unfortunately it’s a part of human nature to want to assert control over others as survival of the fittest. Being ignorant to that will only continue to make you a victim.But now you can do something about it by beating manipulators at their own mind games with “Game of Mind Manipulation.” By taking a page out of their playbook, you’ll be guided on the following:* Patterns for predicting manipulator’s next move* Subtle manipulations going on behind the scene* Tactics to stop manipulator dead right in the track* In-depth look into the most pervasive mind games* Expert solutions for specific manipulative behaviors* And much more!Who said the game of life was going to be easy? While it may not always be ideal, it certainly can be won once you know all the right strategies to maneuver. Either you play it to win it, or get played by it to lose it. The choice is yours. Make your first move now, and checkmate!

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  Souls of Black Folk

  W. E. B. Du Bois

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  The Souls of Black Folk is a well-known work of African-American literature by activist W.E.B. Du Bois. The book, published in 1903, contains several essays on race, some of which had been previously published in Atlantic Monthly magazine. Du Bois drew from his own experiences to develop this groundbreaking work on being African-American in American society. Outside of its notable place in African-American history, The Souls of Black Folk also holds an important place in social science as one of the first works to deal with sociology. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)

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