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  Survival of the Virtuous - The...

  Dennis L. Krebs

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  Do good guys finish last? Did we evolve to look out for number one? Are we bad by nature? At first glance, the theory of evolution seems to imply that all organisms are evolved to be selfish. 
   
   
   
  In this book, evolutionary psychologist Dennis Krebs explains how virtuous behaviors such as altruism, justice, honesty, loyalty, self-control, purity, and respect for authority, have evolved in humans and other species. He argues that the key to solving puzzles of morality—such as what it is, how we acquire moral traits, why we sometimes behave badly, and how we make moral decisions—lies in figuring out what adaptive functions moral traits served in early human environments and how they are influenced by social learning, culture, and strategic social interactions in the modern world. Arguing that the primary function of virtuous behaviors is to enable individuals to advance their own interests and examining the moral decision-making mechanisms that evolved to serve these functions, this book considers the "new brain" mechanisms that are unique to humans and "old brain" mechanisms that we share with other species, illuminating how these work in conjunction with each other to guide our moral choices.

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  Banana Wars The: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  The United States Marine Corps once fought for God, country, and bananas. 
  This audiobook is about the Banana Wars that lasted from the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898 until Franklin Roosevelt’s Good Neighbor Policy of 1934. When you listen to this story, you’ll learn how and why the US Marines invaded Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. You’ll also learn how the US Marines occupied and ruled Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic for years. 
  You’ll learn about why bananas became such an important commodity and how a combination of technologies made it possible. And you’ll learn how the American public was persuaded to start buying all those bananas. You’ll see how the United Fruit Company put all the pieces together to form an incredibly efficient company powerful enough to overturn presidents and dictators. 
  You’ll find out how gaining possession of California inevitably led the United States to see the Caribbean and Central America as vital to American national security. 
  You’ll learn that an episode in a world-famous novel by the Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez is true.  
  You’ll discover the story of the battleship USS Oregon circumnavigating South America in a 12,000-mile, sixty-day voyage to join the Atlantic fleet as the Spanish-American War broke out—and how the epic journey played into the design of the Panama Canal. 
  You’ll listen to a 1903 crisis that led to German, British, and Italian warships blockading Venezuela and to Teddy Roosevelt amending the Monroe Doctrine. 
  So if you want to learn more about the Banana Wars, then scroll up and click the “add to cart” button!

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  Summary - The Apprentice - Based...

  Fastbooks Publishing

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  SUMMARY 
    
  THE APPRENTICE 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY TESS GERRITSEN 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING 
    
  CONTENT 
  A New Killer Emerges 
  Echoes of the Past 
  The Investigation Intensifies 
  The Dominator's Profile 
  Gail Yeager's Fate 
  A Connection to the Surgeon 
  The Unseen Bond 
  The Web of Deception 
  Confrontation and Revelation 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen is a psychological thriller that plunges Detective Jane Rizzoli into a terrifying investigation. She must confront not only a new, brutal killer called the Dominator, but also her past traumas involving a previous serial killer, Warren Hoyt, the Surgeon. The story delves into the dark minds of these criminals as they mirror each other's methods, creating a sense of dread. The Dominator's fascination with control and ritualistic violence puts Rizzoli in a high-stakes battle that tests her courage and sanity. The novel explores themes of trauma, vulnerability, and the dark side of human nature, while also keeping you on the edge of your seat.

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  The Darker Side of Social Media...

  Angeline Close Scheinbaum

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  The Darker Side of Social Media: Consumer Psychology and Mental Health takes a research-based, scientific approach to examining problematic issues and outcomes that are related to social media use by consumers. Now in its second edition, it relies on psychological theories to help explain or predict problematic online behavior within the social media landscape through the lens of mental health. 
   
  With an aim to provide solutions, the authors spotlight the key issues affecting consumer well-being and mental health due to the omnipresence and overuse of social media. The book dissects the unintended consequences of too much social media use, specifying key problems like disconnection anxiety, eating disorders, online fraud, cyberbullying, the dark web, addiction, depression, self-discrepancies, and serious privacy concerns (especially impacting children or young people). The book grapples with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, and eating disorders that can be intensified by, or correlated with, too much social media use. The authors meticulously review the various facets of the darker side of online presence and propose actionable solutions for each of the problems stated, providing scholars with a conceptual model with propositions for continued research.

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  Reading Made Fun Fast -...

  Quinlan Vexley

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  Reading Made Fun Fast: A Simplified Guide with Explanations Included 
  Are you ready to advance your career and strengthen your knowledge by mastering essential reading skills? 
  Searching for an all-inclusive resource that equips you with everything you need to transform your child's reading journey? Your quest ends here! 
  This guide will be your ultimate partner in enhancing comprehension, honing your abilities, and engaging in practical exercises. With these tools at your disposal, you'll be on the path to success. 
  Updated to reflect the latest educational approaches! 
  Key features of this enriched guide include: In-depth insights into empowering your child's reading development, clear explanations of essential reading concepts, effective strategies for preparation and skill application. 
  Our guide stands out with its exhaustive coverage, crucial for achieving your reading goals. Topics are explored in detail with clarity and precision. 
  Crafted with a straightforward structure and accessible language, our guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Say farewell to complicated terminology and embrace clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, grab your guide, and embark on your journey toward reading success!

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  100 Quotes by François-René de...

  François-René de Chateaubriand

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  Uncover one of the most influential figures in French literature with ‘100 Quotes by François-René de Chateaubriand’. French writer, politician, diplomat and historian, Chateaubriand was a royalist by political disposition and a defender of the Catholic faith. During a time when society turned against the Church, he produced the defensive ‘Génie du Christianisme’. Following his autobiography ‘Mémoirs from Beyond the Grave’, this impressive collection of his most notable musings and thoughts invites readers to peek behind the scenes of one of the most dominating figures of the 17th-century French literary scene.François-René de Chateaubriand (1768-1848) was a French writer, politican, diplomat and historian. Seeing himself as one of the greatest writers and philosophers of the age, his autobiography ‘Mémoirs from Beyond the Grave’ was published after his death in 1849.During a time when French society was undergoing turbulent changes with the abolishment of the monarchy at the dawn of the French Revolution, Chateaubriand remains today a widely influential figure in 19th-century literature.

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