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  People of the World - Cultures...

  Catherine Herbert Howell, K....

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  From the heart of National Geographic comes this expansive guide to the clans, tribes, ethnicities, and peoples of the world. 
  Organized in keeping with our knowledge of the migration of human groups through history, with statistics and a cultural portrait of each ethnic group, People of the World becomes a fascinating round-the-world tour of customs and traditions as well as a go-to source for background information to round out one’s own family history. 
  From the Tuvans of Siberia to the Samoans and Tahitians of Polynesia, from the Mapuche of Chile to the Sami of Scandinavia, 222 of the world’s 10,000-plus ethnic groups are featured. Some were chosen because of their commonality as ancestors to many; others were chosen because their numbers are dwindling, and soon their cultures may become extinct. Maps, photographs, and traditional sayings enhance the accounts of many of the most important and interesting cultures in the world today.

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  Silurian Period The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  The early history of Earth covers such vast stretches of time that years, centuries, and even millennia become virtually meaningless. Instead, paleontologists and scientists who study geochronology divide time into periods and eras.  
  The Silurian Age occurred during the mid-Paleozoic, and despite its relative brevity, the era developed some interesting features that promulgated life on Earth. Roderick J. Murchison, a British geologist, named a sequence of rocks after a group of indigenous people called the Silures living in Wales during the mid-19th century. Despite their absence in the Silurian Age, the name was bestowed to honor the tribe. 
  Murchison was inspired by close friend Adam Sedgwick, who named the Cambrian Age, employing the Latin word for Wales. In 1835, the two presented a paper together entitled On the Silurian and Cambrian Systems. Their separate categorizing systems caused a serious enough disagreement over chronology that the friendship ended bitterly. The alternative name for Siluria was Gotlandia after the Baltica island of Gotland. 
  What ultimately precipitated these subdivisions in the chronology was a “famous unconformity” on the River Onny in Shropshire. It indicated a natural break within “classic Silurian on its own home territory.” The timeline for beginning and end dates has remained imprecise, but the order of fossilized discoveries has proven correct. Joachim Barrande, a French paleontologist, geologist, and botanist, pursued the same issue in the Prague Basin of Bohemia. Studying the Paleozoic trilobite for a period of 10 years, his extensive work was published in his Silurian System of Central Bohemia. Altogether, he identified and analyzed over 4,000 new fossil species, producing the enormous Encyclopedia of Fossils, numbering over 6,000 pages.

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  My Backpack is Heavier Than...

  Dr. Edwin Garcia Jr.

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  "MY BACKPACK IS HEAVIER THAN YOURS: The plight of marginalized students." is an award-winning, powerful, and eye-opening book that delves into some of the unique challenges faced by marginalized students in the pursuit of academic success. Best Selling author, Dr. Edwin Garcia, Jr. analyzes the systemic barriers, biases, and inequities these students face daily, including underfunded schools, lack of resources, cultural insensitivity, implicit bias, and much more in the education system. 
  Through compelling narratives and research, the book examines the toll these adversities take on marginalized students, who often feel overwhelmed and unsupported in their educational journey. By sharing personal stories, the author humanizes these students' struggles and highlights their resilience and determination to overcome the obstacles they encounter. 
  Moreover, the book provides actionable strategies and recommendations for educators, policymakers, and community members to create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. By fostering empathy, understanding, and collaboration, "MY BACKPACK IS HEAVIER THAN YOURS" aims to spark meaningful change in the education system and to ensure that no student is left behind due to their race or socioeconomic status. 
  We all have a role to play in creating a more just and equitable world. 
  This book is important for educators and noneducators alike.Educators will learn about the challenges that marginalized students face and how to create more inclusive and supportive learning environments.Noneducators will gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of marginalized students and how they can be allies in the fight for equity. 
  Order your copy today and learn more about the plight of marginalized students.

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  Russian Cyber Warfare: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  Russia has been depicted by the media as a cyberspace boogeyman, a nation of hackers that can and will exploit any and all vulnerabilities of private organizations, government entities, and social media platforms. Over the last 10 years, as hackers all over the world have been mobilized to carry out state agendas, this “nation of hackers” reputation has evolved into something much more serious. The vague notion of “Russian hackers” used to primarily worry CTOs of banks and credit card companies, while merely amusing or fascinating curious people, but today, Russian cyberwarfare keeps military officers, policymakers, and ordinary citizens around the world up at night. 
  From alleged interference in foreign elections to coordinated power outages in Ukraine, numerous large-scale cyber attacks are thought to have been carried out by Russian state agencies and their proxies recently. Certain Western leaders have gone so far as to claim that Russian cyber warfare eclipses even terrorism in threatening global security- in the words of British Army General Sir Nick Carter, Russia “represents the most complex and capable state-based threat to our country since the end of the Cold War.”  
  The roots of cyber warfare, cyber espionage, and information warfare in Russia from signals intelligence and industrial espionage date back to the time of the USSR, while modern day information warfare and cyber warfare relate to Russian military operations. This book also looks at World War II’s aftermath, signals intelligence and espionage during the Cold War, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and how the resulting chaos cultivated Russia’s homegrown hacker talent. Through it all, this book looks at how Russia has interacted with other countries in the cyber domain, especially its former Soviet neighbors and the United States. 
  Whether Russia does indeed eclipse other Western adversaries as the top global security threat, it is undeniably the home to an immensely talented community of hackers, many of whom have expressed willingness to employ their skills to support Russian foreign policy objectives, typically for monetary compensation. And regardless of whether these hackers are directly sponsored by the Russian state, foreign governments, or the intermediaries operating on behalf of the them, the history of Russia’s cyber warfare is a fascinating one. 
  Russian Cyber Warfare: The History of Russia’s State-Sponsored Attacks across the World details the Russian intelligence groups’ efforts to wage cyber warfare online. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Russia’s cyber activities like never before. 

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  Overcoming Anxiety & Depression...

  Jessica Hintz

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  Are anxiety and depression stealing the joy from your life? Do you feel trapped in a cycle of worry, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm? Overcoming Anxiety & Depression - Rewriting the Mind offers a comprehensive and actionable guide to breaking free from the grips of mental health struggles and reclaiming your inner peace. 
  Packed with proven techniques, mindfulness practices, and self-help strategies, this book combines science-backed insights with practical exercises to help you rewrite your thought patterns, manage stress, and build emotional resilience.Inside this transformative guide, you'll discover:Anxiety Relief Techniques: Learn how to effectively manage anxiety with practical tools and calming strategies.Depression Recovery Workbook: Explore structured exercises to overcome negative thinking and cultivate optimism.Stress Relief Coloring: Engage in mindful activities to relax your mind and promote creativity.Mindfulness Practices: Embrace daily routines that ground you in the present moment and reduce emotional overwhelm.Coping Strategies: Master skills for handling challenging emotions, improving self-esteem, and fostering mental clarity. 
  Whether you're looking for an anxiety workbook, a depression journal, or a mental health guide for long-term recovery, this book is your trusted companion. With tools like journaling prompts, stress relief exercises, and anxiety mindfulness techniques, you’ll develop a customized plan to overcome mental roadblocks and rediscover your inner strength. 
  Jessica Hintz's empowering approach is designed to help you take control of your mental health journey, one step at a time.

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  The Samurai - The History of...

  Rod Johnson

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  The Samurai are the legendary warrior class of Japan. They played a crucial role in the country's history, politics and religion and their legacy continues to hold immense sway over popular culture. 
   
  In this fascinating history, author Rod Johnson takes us through the rise and fall of the Samurai in Japanese society from the emergence of the new class in the eighth century through the turbulent periods of the Mongol invasions and the civil wars of the Sengoku period to the attempts of the class to adapt to a changing world after the Meiji restoration in the nineteenth century. 
   
  With features on key events, battles and figures in the history of the Samurai, this beautifully illustrated volume serves as the perfect reference for anyone who wants to know more about these fascinating people.

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