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  The Psychology of Peak...

  Ashton Ravenscroft

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  The Psychology of Peak Performance Secrets 
  ⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Insights Included ⭐⭐ 
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  Updated to align with the latest insights in performance psychology. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - In-depth understanding of performance psychology principles 
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  - Effective strategies for mastering the psychology of peak performance 
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  Famous Campaigns of World War I...

  Charles River Editors

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  World War I, also known in its time as the “Great War” or the “War to End all Wars”, was an unprecedented holocaust in terms of its sheer scale. Fought by men who hailed from all corners of the globe, it saw millions of soldiers do battle in brutal assaults of attrition which dragged on for months with little to no respite. Tens of millions of artillery shells and untold hundreds of millions of rifle and machine gun bullets were fired in a conflict that demonstrated man’s capacity to kill each other on a heretofore unprecedented scale, and as always, such a war brought about technological innovation at a rate that made the boom of the Industrial Revolution seem stagnant.  
  	The enduring image of World War I is of men stuck in muddy trenches, and of vast armies deadlocked in a fight neither could win. It was a war of barbed wire, poison gas, and horrific losses as officers led their troops on mass charges across No Man’s Land and into a hail of bullets. While these impressions are all too true, they hide the fact that trench warfare was dynamic and constantly evolving throughout the war as all armies struggled to find a way to break through the opposing lines. 
  	Though World War I is almost synonymous with trench warfare, that method of combat was nothing new. There had been extensive use of trenches during the later stages of the American Civil War (1864-1865), and trench warfare was constant during the Second Boer War (1899-1902), the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), and the Balkan Wars (1912-1913). These conflicts showed that modern firepower combined with entrenched positions gave a decisive advantage to the defender, yet European observers failed to learn any lessons from these conflicts, and the scale of trench warfare in World War I far eclipsed anything seen before or since, especially on the Western Front.

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  Wasted Education - How We Fail...

  John D. Skrentny

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  An urgent reality check for America’s blinkered fixation on STEM education. 
  We live in an era of STEM obsession. Not only do tech companies dominate American enterprise and economic growth while complaining of STEM shortages, but we also need scientific solutions to impending crises. As a society, we have poured enormous resources—including billions of dollars—into cultivating young minds for well-paid STEM careers. Yet despite it all, we are facing a worker exodus, with as many as 70% of STEM graduates opting out of STEM work. Sociologist John D. Skrentny investigates why, and the answer, he shows, is simple: the failure of STEM jobs. 
  Wasted Education reveals how STEM work drives away bright graduates as a result of “burn and churn” management practices, lack of job security, constant training for a neverending stream of new—and often socially harmful—technologies, and the exclusion of women, people of color, and older workers. Wasted Education shows that if we have any hope of improving the return on our STEM education investments, we have to change the way we’re treating the workers on whom our future depends.

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  The Second Fifty - Answers to...

  PhD Debra Whitman

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  Expert guidance for living a longer, healthier, more meaningful second half of life. 
   
   
   
  Americans are now living decades longer than previous generations. These added years offer exciting possibilities but also raise crucial questions. In her groundbreaking book, Debra Whitman provides a roadmap for navigating, and celebrating, the second half of life. Drawing on compelling stories from her own family and people across the country, interviews with experts, and cutting-edge research, she shares insights on brain health, the contributions and concerns of an older workforce, caregiving, financing retirement, and more. Her findings are often surprising: Americans over fifty are a boon to—not a drain on—the economy. Dementia rates have actually been declining as more people achieve higher levels of education and adopt healthier lifestyles. And while we've long known that staying connected to others is critical to mental health, it turns out it is also linked to a stronger immune system, lower blood pressure, and a longer life. 
   
   
   
  Whitman presents practical steps we can take to help create a better second fifty for ourselves. But we can't do it alone. Whitman also calls for urgently needed changes that would make it easier for every American to enjoy a vital and meaningful second half of life.

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  Daily Life in Ancient Egypt -...

  Omar Khalil

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  Ancient Egyptian society was highly structured, with a rigid hierarchy that defined people’s roles and responsibilities. At the top of this social order was the pharaoh, considered both a political ruler and a divine figure. Below the pharaoh were the nobility and officials who managed the kingdom’s affairs. The middle class consisted of scribes, artisans, and merchants, while the majority of the population comprised farmers, laborers, and slaves. Each social group played a crucial role in maintaining Egypt’s stability and prosperity. 
  The pharaoh was the central authority in Egypt, believed to be the living embodiment of a god. His rule was absolute, and his primary duty was to maintain ma’at, the divine balance of order and justice. He oversaw military campaigns, religious ceremonies, and massive building projects, including temples and pyramids. The royal court and government officials assisted the pharaoh in administration. These officials, often chosen from the nobility, held positions such as viziers, tax collectors, and governors, ensuring the kingdom functioned efficiently. 
  Scribes, artisans, and merchants formed the middle class, contributing to Egypt’s economy and culture. Scribes were essential for maintaining records, writing official documents, and preserving religious texts. Their education was rigorous, requiring years of training in hieroglyphic writing. Artisans, including sculptors, painters, and metalworkers, created the intricate decorations found in tombs and temples. Merchants facilitated trade both within Egypt and with foreign lands, bringing valuable goods such as gold, spices, and precious stones. Although they did not hold political power, the middle class enjoyed a stable livelihood and social respect.

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  The Good Captain - A Personal...

  R.D. Hooker

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  The veteran soldier, Pentagon advisor and White House staffer recounts his long and distinguished military career in this acclaimed memoir. 
   
  A combat soldier and leader in five wars, R. D. Hooker also served as a White House staff member in four different administrations. He retired in 2010 as the most decorated colonel in the US Army. Beginning with his enlistment at 18 in 1975, this memoir chronicles his experiences in the post-Vietnam Army as a young paratrooper, West Point cadet, and combatant in the many military conflicts which followed.  
   
  Hooker served in Grenada, Somalia. Rwanda, Bosnia, and Kosovo. He played a key role in the response to 9/11 and returned to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. He commanded a paratroop company, battalion and brigade and served in the continental US, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Southwest Asia. When not deployed, he taught at West Point and served in several high-level Pentagon assignments and in the White House in the administrations of George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Donald Trump. 
   
  In The Good Captain, Hooker recounts his storied career with insights and lessons learned through five different conflicts. He also describes each of these campaigns from a strategic and policy perspective informed by his White House and Pentagon experiences as well as years of academic training.

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