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  Humans: A Brief History of How...

  Anonym

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  Modern humans have come a long way in the seventy thousand years they’ve walked the earth. Art, science, culture, trade—on the evolutionary food chain, we’re true winners. But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, and sometimes—just occasionally—we’ve managed to truly f*ck things up.Weaving together history, science, politics and pop culture, Humans offers a panoramic exploration of humankind in all its glory, or lack thereof. From Lucy, our first ancestor, who fell out of a tree and died, to General Zhou Shou of China, who stored gunpowder in his palace before a lantern festival, to the Austrian army attacking itself one drunken night, to the most spectacular fails of the present day, Humans reveals how even the most mundane mistakes can shift the course of civilization as we know it. Lively, wry and brimming with brilliant insight, this unique compendium offers a fresh take on world history and is one of the most entertaining reads of the year.

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  Babylon - Its Dynasty Kings and...

  Kelly Mass

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  Babylon was an old city that was home to some of the world's most effective empires. It was the capital of the Babylonian Empire and was considered a center of commerce, art, and more. It's thought to have been the world's biggest early city, perhaps the first to reach a population of more than 200,000 people. 
  The age-old city featured high embankments put up along both banks of the Euphrates River to include the river's seasonal floods. 
  Prophets in the Bible have predicted the “great fall of Babylon” and the Babylonian Empire has, since long ago, it has just been a sometimes-forgotten speck in history. What was it about the Babylonians that was considered so evil? Or what was it that kept their society together for so long? What is their significance now? 
  In this book, I hope you will find some answers.

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  Learn to Act as If Nothing...

  Victor O. Carl

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  Do you get triggered easily? Feel like you’re always explaining yourself? Struggling to stay calm in a world that never stops testing your patience? 
  Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do I let people get to me?” 
  Do you wish you could walk through life with unshakable peace, no matter what chaos surrounds you? 
  If you answered yes to any of these questions—there is a reason you found this book. And no, it’s not because you’re weak… it’s because you’re ready to become powerful. 
  In today’s hyper-reactive world, true power lies in one skill: emotional composure. 
  But contrary to what you’ve been told, emotional mastery isn’t about becoming cold or detached. It’s about developing inner strength so deep, the noise outside no longer shakes you. 
  In Learn to Act As If Nothing Bothers You, author Victor O. Carl unveils the blueprint to becoming calm, unreadable, and untouchable—without losing your humanity. 
  You’ll meet unforgettable characters—like The Ice General, Andrea the Invincible, Jessa the Silent Storm, and Carter, the man who learned too late. Their stories will break your heart, stir your soul, and awaken a new kind of self-respect within you. 
  By the time you finish this book, you won’t just be acting unbothered. 
  You’ll be the calm in the storm. The presence no one can shake. The storm they can’t predict. 
  Stop reacting. Start mastering. 
  Take control of your energy and emotional destiny today  
  Your future self—the unbothered, unbreakable one—is waiting.

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  Pillar of Salt - A Daughter's...

  Anna Salton Eisen, Aaron Eisen

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  As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Anna Salton Eisen's memoir, Pillar of Salt: A Daughter's Life in the Shadow of the Holocaust, breaks down the barrier of silence that was intended as a protective shield for her parents and their children. From early childhood, Anna, as a second-hand witness to the Holocaust, felt overwhelmed by the unspoken but ever-present trauma of her parents' past. Her father, born as Lucjan Salzman, survivor of ten different concentration camps, is enveloped in impenetrable grief and his history encased in secrecy. 
   
   
   
  But Anna is determined to look backwards, breaking through her father's reticence to confront the unspoken terrors of the past. The entire Salton family embarks on a journey through Poland unlocking a history sealed in silence and buried by time. By the end of her odyssey, Anna acquires a new understanding of her legacy as a child of Holocaust survivors and how trauma is revisited upon subsequent generations. 
   
   
   
  By revisiting those places of trauma with her father as her guide, Anna Salton Eisen's tour of terrors provide her with a new understanding of how her identity has been shaped under the shadow of the Holocaust. Anna confides that by looking back like Lot's wife, and by taking in the whole story, "I could carry the pain of the Holocaust and find there is more to me than a pillar of salt."

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  Crystallizing Public Opinion -...

  Edward Bernays, Mitch Horowitz

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  The Bare-Knuckled Truths of Edward BernaysYou may not know Edward Bernays, but Edward Bernays knows you.  His 1923 classic Crystallizing Public Opinion set down the principles that corporations and government have used to influence and manipulate public attitudes over the past century, and the mass media continues that practice today.This seminal work on how public opinion is created and shaped, offers a glimpse into the world of propaganda and advertising. Bernays, who believes the public behaves like a herd of animals, shows how ideas about what to eat, and how we should look and dress can easily be put into our heads. He outlines how the masses can be controlled in whatever way the influencer chooses.This original and complete edition includes a new Introduction by PEN Award-winning historian, Mitch Horowitz.By adapting the ideas that this pioneering PR strategist, who considered himself part of an intellectual and economic elite entitled to govern public opinion and global policy, governments and advertisers have been able to “regiment the mind.” His work explains the popularity of today’s TV news shout-fests and angry social media posts because, as Bernays observed, crowds love a contest. This crowd-contest dynamic fuels the hostile and sarcastic comment chains that populate Twitter, Facebook, and other social media outlets.We know that beliefs can gain sudden popularity based on the public’s proclivity for seven factors: “flight-fear, repulsion-disgust, curiosity-wonder, pugnacity-anger, self-display-elation, self-abasement-subjection, parental-love-tenderness.”Named as one of the 100 most influential Americans of the 20th Century by Life magazine, Bernays’ clients included the American Tobacco Company, several U.S. presidents and the opponents of the Guatemalan revolution. This Austrian-born nephew of Sigmund Freud made a study of the different ways to use propaganda.  "Crystallizing Public Opinion" was his first major effort to sell himself and his philosophy of public relations.

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  Temperance - The Balanced Life:...

  Esther Jameson

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  Temperance is not merely about denying oneself pleasures, but rather it is an art form that requires the mastery of self-awareness and the thoughtful regulation of desires. In this chapter, we explore the journey toward achieving balance in life by understanding and applying the principle of temperance in everyday circumstances. Temperance involves a mindful approach to living, where each decision is carefully weighed against personal values and long-term well-being. This approach invites individuals to consider what is truly necessary and to avoid the excesses that can lead to imbalance. 
  At its core, the art of temperance calls for introspection and self-reflection. It encourages the cultivation of habits that foster a sense of control and awareness. By recognizing the triggers that lead to impulsive actions, one can develop strategies to counteract those impulses and maintain a steady course toward a balanced life. This mindful practice is a continuous process that requires both patience and perseverance. Every choice, whether big or small, contributes to the overall picture of one's well-being. When practiced consistently, temperance transforms not only individual habits but also enhances relationships and personal growth. 
  The practice of temperance extends beyond the realm of personal behavior into the wider sphere of social interactions and professional responsibilities. It is a quality that can enhance leadership and foster environments where collective well-being is prioritized over individual excess. When temperance is embraced as a guiding principle, it leads to a more thoughtful, measured, and ultimately rewarding approach to life. Rather than reacting impulsively to every situation, a temperate individual considers the broader context, assessing both immediate and long-term impacts of their actions.

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