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  The Inner Setting - The Hidden...

  Dr Henry Montrevia

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  Why do some people keep improving no matter what life throws at them, while others plateau, retreat, or give up at the first sign of difficulty? The answer, argues Dr. Henry Montrevia, lies not in talent, circumstance, or luck — but in a set of hidden beliefs that quietly govern every decision, reaction, and interpretation we make.
  In The Inner Setting, Montrevia draws on decades of research in behavioral psychology, neuroscience, and organizational behavior to reveal the invisible operating system running beneath our choices. From Carol Dweck's landmark experiments on praise and performance to Anders Ericsson's work on deliberate practice, from Eleanor Maguire's discoveries about the brain's capacity to change to Google's Project Aristotle on psychological safety, the book builds a compelling, evidence-based case: how we interpret ability, effort, failure, and challenge shapes our lives far more than most of us realize.
  But this is not a book about positive thinking. Montrevia is equally interested in where growth mindset goes wrong — the empty praise that backfires, the slogans substituted for real support, the institutions that invoke growth language while leaving structural problems untouched. Chapter by chapter, he examines how our hidden beliefs operate in classrooms, sports teams, boardrooms, and bedrooms, showing how the same underlying assumptions ripple through coaching, leadership, parenting, romantic relationships, and personal reinvention.
  Readers will discover why telling a child "You're so smart" can make them more fragile. Why difficulty is often the mechanism of learning, not the sign that learning has failed. Why fear of failure and fear of not growing produce fundamentally different lives. Why champions are made not in singular moments of grit but through years of structured practice and honest feedback. And why reinvention — at any age — begins not with a dramatic transformation but with a small, repeated willingness to begin again.
  The book closes with a thirty-day practical program of concrete exercises designed to surface hidden beliefs, interrupt automatic responses, and build new interpretive habits through small, sustainable actions grounded in the latest behavioral science.
  Written with the analytical rigor of Daniel Kahneman and the narrative accessibility of Charles Duhigg, The Inner Setting is an essential guide for anyone who wants to understand not just what holds people back, but what actually moves them forward — and how to make that shift stick.

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  We Went to War - An Army Combat...

  Tom Latham

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  We Went to War is the true story of an Army combat chaplain deployed to Afghanistan with the legendary 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. 
  In 2012, Chaplain Tom Latham deployed to Wardak Province, Afghanistan, one of the most dangerous regions in the country. Living among paratroopers at remote combat outposts, he shared in their hardships, ministered to wounded, and witnessed the courage of soldiers facing enemy attacks, improvised explosive devices, rocket fire, and suicide bombings. 
  Written largely during the deployment itself, this memoir captures the reality of war from a perspective rarely heard—that of the combat chaplain who walks beside soldiers in their darkest moments. Filled with humor, faith, sacrifice, and battlefield experiences, We Went to War is a tribute to the paratroopers of the 2-503rd of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the men and women who served alongside them. 
  For veterans, military families, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking an authentic account of modern warfare, this audiobook offers an unfiltered look at combat, leadership, and the bonds forged in war.

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  Manifesto of the Communist Party

  Karl Marx

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  A groundbreaking political work that transformed discussions about society, economics, and social change.
  
  Discover "Manifesto of the Communist Party" by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, one of the most influential political texts in modern history and a foundational work in the study of social and economic thought.
  
  Originally published in 1848, this historic manifesto examines the relationship between social classes, labor, wealth, and political structures. Through its powerful arguments and memorable ideas, the work presents a critical analysis of the society of its time and explores concepts that have shaped debates about economics, politics, and social organization for generations.
  
  Recognized as a major text in political philosophy and historical studies, "Manifesto of the Communist Party" continues to be read, discussed, and analyzed by scholars, students, and readers interested in understanding the development of modern political ideas.
  
  Perfect for readers of history, philosophy, economics, political theory, and social studies, this classic provides valuable insight into one of the most influential works of the 19th century.
  
  Explore a landmark text that has shaped global conversations about society and change. Add "Manifesto of the Communist Party" to your Kindle library today and engage with one of history's most discussed political works.

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  Today's Authors Series: A Q&A...

  David Kushner

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  If you think a gang of real-life geeks can’t take on the world and win big...think again. And whatever you do, don’t sit down across a gaming table from Jon Finkel, better known as Jonny Magic. Jonny Magic and the Card Shark Kids is his amazing true story: the jaw-dropping, zero-to-hero chronicle of a fat, friendless boy from New Jersey who found his edge in a game of cards–and turned it into a fortune!

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  Rich Instinct - The World Is...

  Alex Cespedes

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  This world is built on lies. Cunning lies can start wars, swindle fortunes, or sway elections. So your status in life depends on how well you maneuver around deception. 
  The rich take in the world differently than the masses do, and it gives them an edge. Since they gather better information, they're able to make better decisions. 
  If you currently don't have as much money, freedom, or health as you'd like it's because you've been a victim of the systemic deception all around you. It's in the TV you watch, the conversations you have, the food you eat, and the things you buy. 
  But here's the good news: there is a simple framework for spotting trickery. Firstly, it requires you unfollow the crowd, because the masses make choices based on what they see and hear, so they're easily fooled. But the powerful hone their ability to feel their way through tough terrain, thus avoiding traps. 
  In Rich Instinct, Alex Cespedes helps us sharpen our awareness so we can attain the wealth, health, and freedom we deserve. Because prosperity is everyone's deepest instinct.

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  Opium Wars and Sino-Japanese...

  Editors Charles River

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  The 19th century saw the rise of one of the largest, most powerful empires of the modern era. The sun never set on the British Empire, whose holdings spanned the globe, in one form or another. Its naval supremacy linked the Commonwealth of Canada with the colonies in South Africa and India, and through them trade flowed east and west. An integral but underutilized part of this vast trade network included China, a reclusive Asian kingdom closed off from the Western world that desired none of its goods. Unfortunately for China, the British had the might of an empire and economic force, not to mention modern arms, on their side. Breaking into China’s lucrative trade markets nearly destroyed the nation, severely discredited the Chinese dynasty, wreaked havoc on its people, and further propelled Britain’s empire into a dominant economic and military position. The collision of these two empires took many years and caused much bloodshed. In fact, the troubles started well before the eventual hostilities, festering as frustration mounted until finally boiling over. 
  Though both nations modernized, and China far outweighed Japan in terms of men and materiel potential, the island nation handily won its first modern war. The conflict resulted in Japan’s short-term gains in the wake of victory, and the long term disaster for both sides’ new roles in Asia, for with the end of Chinese dominance in East Asia came a new era for the region as a whole.  
  In 1937, the Empire of Japan once more went to war with China, a nation broken into petty warlord fiefdoms and wracked by civil war. The most modern Asian nation enacted a brutal campaign over the fragmented realms that made up China, committing atrocities just as horrendous as their Axis ally in Europe. Despite this, the sheer size of China, coupled with Japan’s overextension, allowed the larger, less developed nation to endure.

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