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  Living Room Revolution - A...

  Cecile Andrews

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  The author of The Circle of Simplicity “joyfully invites us to discover a robust and real personal expansion with each other as we remake our society” (Mark Lakeman, cofounder, The City Repair Project). 
   
  Every man for himself! For too long we have lived in a competitive, consumer-oriented culture, destroying the well-being of people and the planet. We believe that money brings happiness, yet all too often, the opposite is true. The pursuit of wealth at any cost corrupts our values and diminishes our lives. The resulting inequality breaks down social cohesion and generates envy, bitterness, and resentment. Greed breeds more greed. 
   
  Living Room Revolution refutes the notion that selfishness is at the root of human nature. Research shows that people—given the right circumstances—can be caring, nurturing and collaborative. Presented with the opportunity, they gravitate toward actions and policies embodying empathy, fairness, and trust instead of competition, fear, and greed. The regeneration of social ties and the sense of caring and purpose that comes from creating community drive this essential transformation. 
   
  At the heart of this movement is the ancient art of conversation. Living Room Revolution provides a practical toolkit of concrete strategies to facilitate personal and social change by bringing people together in community and conversation. 
   
  The heart of happiness is joining with others in good talk and laughter. Each person can make a difference, and it can all start in your own living room! 
   
  “Small groups. Study circles. Stop ’n chats. House parties. Movie nights. Online sharing. Bring people together, and you never know what kind of fuse you’ll ignite for change.” —Wanda Urbanska, author of The Heart of Simple Living

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  The 5 Factor Formula - A Proven...

  Lanre B. Olaleye

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  Your credentials opened doors everywhere else. Why not here? 
  You have the degree. The experience. The track record of excellence. But somehow, your impressive international background feels invisible in the American job market. 
  What if the problem isn't your qualifications—but an invisible code you haven't cracked yet? 
  After facing months of "overqualified" rejections despite stellar credentials, this Fortune 500 executive discovered the hidden patterns that determine who gets hired, promoted, and trusted with leadership in developed economies. 
  This isn't another generic job search book. 
  This is the systematic blueprint that transforms "international professional" from perceived liability into competitive advantage. Using the proven 5-Factor Formula, you'll discover: 
  ✓ Why your international experience is actually your secret weapon (once you know how to position it) 
  ✓ The invisible cultural codes that determine executive presence in American corporate culture 
  ✓ How to turn networking from awkward small talk into strategic relationship building 
  ✓ The interview techniques that make hiring managers think "we need this person" 
  ✓ Why companies secretly want what you offer (and how to make them realize it) 
  REAL RESULTS FROM REAL PROFESSIONALS: "Six months after implementing these strategies, I went from unemployed to Lead Project Manager at a Fortune 500 company." 
  Stop competing against the invisible barrier. Start leveraging it as your bridge to success. 
  Your international journey wasn't a detour—it was preparation for breakthrough. 
  Ready to crack the code? Your American dream is waiting.

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  Social Rules for Kids: 27...

  Ahoy Publications

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  Help your child develop the social skills to prepare for adult life. 
  Does your child struggle with social interactions? 
  Are you concerned about the possibility of them being bullied? 
  Are they shy and not speaking up or participating well in class? 
  Many children struggle with social skills. While they learn these skills from interacting with you, their teachers, and peers, they sometimes need a little extra help. Some children can be very anxious about social interactions. 
  This audiobook is not a replacement for therapy or professional help. However, it provides tips, exercises, and scenarios your child can practice with you or their friends. It helps them to understand the 27 principles of social interaction and to learn to recognize social problems and resolve conflict. 
  In this audiobook, your child will:Learn more about interacting with respect, politeness, and kindnessImprove their empathy and understanding of othersDevelop effective communication skillsImprove their emotional intelligenceLearn to build better friendshipsDevelop skills for solving social problems and knowing when to seek helpBuild confidence and self-esteemLearn techniques to help them respect othersLearn strategies to deal with bullying 
  This audiobook perfectly combines facts and exercises to help your child learn the 27 principles of social interaction. Your child will be well-prepared to interact with anyone after completing this audiobook. 
  So, click the “add to cart” button now and teach your child the social rules they need to know to recognize social problems and resolve conflict.

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  Poetry - The Basics

  Jeffrey Wainwright

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  Now in its fourth edition, Poetry: The Basics remains an engaging exploration of the exciting and diverse world of poetry. Jeffrey Wainwright's accessible introduction demystifies poetic forms and traditions, which can at first seem bewildering. 
   
  Drawing on examples ranging from Chaucer to children's rhymes, Cole Porter to Dylan Thomas, and from around the English-speaking world, it shows how any reader can understand and gain pleasure from poetry. This comprehensive guide explores poetry's relationship to everyday language and introduces major genres and technical aspects. Each chapter proceeds through chronological examples from a wide range of English language poems. They cover all the major genres with informative studies of meter, rhyme, and stanza, showing how these features have developed through traditional to contemporary forms like rap.  
   
  This clear and concise guide offers detailed insight into the nuts and bolts of poetry, as well as exploring its ability to inspire. It is a must-listen for anyone interested in the art of poetry, whether as a reader, writer, or student.

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  Churchill's War - How Winston...

  Sage Winters

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  Winston Churchill is remembered as one of history’s most formidable leaders, a man whose unwavering resolve and stirring oratory inspired a beleaguered nation to withstand its darkest hour. Rising to prominence during one of humanity’s most perilous times, Churchill’s leadership during World War II not only shaped the fate of Britain but left an indelible mark on the global landscape. His life and career encapsulate the qualities of resilience, vision, and adaptability that are crucial during moments of profound crisis.  
    
  Born into an aristocratic family in 1874, Churchill's early life was one of privilege, yet his path to greatness was anything but guaranteed. Despite academic struggles and initial failures, he demonstrated remarkable tenacity, carving out a career as a soldier, journalist, and eventually a politician. His varied experiences—whether charging on horseback in colonial campaigns or reporting from the frontlines—imbued him with a deep understanding of courage and strategy, traits that would serve him well in the years to come.  
    
  Churchill’s rise to the role of wartime Prime Minister was far from linear. By the late 1930s, his political career seemed to be in decline. His outspoken criticism of appeasement policies and his relentless warnings about Adolf Hitler’s ambitions rendered him an isolated figure, often dismissed as a relic of an earlier age. Yet, as Europe hurtled toward war, Churchill’s foresight and defiance became assets too valuable to ignore. In 1940, as Nazi Germany’s forces swept across the continent, Churchill was called upon to lead. 

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  The Valkyries' Loom - The...

  Michèle Hayeur Smith

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  Using textiles to understand gender and economy in Norse societies 
   
   
   
  This groundbreaking study is based on the author's systematic comparative analysis of the vast textile collections in Iceland, Greenland, Denmark, Scotland, and the Faroe Islands, materials that are largely unknown even to archaeologists and span 1,000 years. Through these garments and fragments, Hayeur Smith provides new insights into how the women of these island nations influenced international trade by producing cloth (vaðmál); how they shaped the development of national identities by creating clothing; and how they helped their communities survive climate change by reengineering clothes during the Little Ice Age. She supplements her analysis by revealing societal attitudes about weaving through the poem "Darraðarljoð" from Njál's Saga, in which the Valkyries—Óðin's female warrior spirits—produce the cloth of history and decide the fates of men and nations. 
   
   
   
  Bringing Norse women and their labor to the forefront of research, Hayeur Smith establishes the foundation for a gendered archaeology of the North Atlantic that has never been attempted before. This monumental and innovative work contributes to global discussions about the hidden roles of women in past societies in preserving tradition and guiding change.

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