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  My Great Education - Student...

  Laura D

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  My name is Laura, I am 19 years old. I’m a student and I prostitute myself to pay for my studies. I’m not alone in this. It seems that many other students are doing the same thing. It all followed a strange logic, without me really realizing that I was falling. I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I’ve never known luxury or ease, but until this year, I’ve never lacked for anything. My thirst for learning and my convictions always made me think that my student years would be the most beautiful, the most carefree. I never thought that my first year at university would turn into a real nightmare.
  An unprecedented account of a contemporary phenomenon that has only become more pronounced with the prevalence of the Internet and cell phones. The Afterword includes a sociological perspective by Eva Clouet, author of the first survey on student prostitution in the age of new communication technologies, published at the same time by Max Milo.

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  The Downfall of Pride - Custer's...

  Davis Truman

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  Step into the tumultuous heart of one of America's most infamous military disasters with *The Downfall of Pride: Custer's Catastrophic Decisions at Little Bighorn*. This gripping and meticulously researched account unveils the tragic miscalculations and hubris that led to General George Armstrong Custer's dramatic downfall at the Battle of Little Bighorn. 
  Explore how Custer's unyielding arrogance and strategic blunders set the stage for his ultimate defeat. Delve into the psychological and tactical errors that transformed his confidence into a fatal flaw. Experience the chaos of June 25, 1876, through vivid, on-the-ground descriptions and personal accounts from both Custer's troops and Native American warriors. Discover how decisions made during intense pressure led to one of the most significant confrontations in American history. 
  *The Downfall of Pride* is more than just a historical account; it's a compelling exploration of leadership, ego, and the devastating consequences of underestimating your opponents. Perfect for history buffs, military enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the complexities of human nature, this book offers a profound look at how pride and misjudgment can lead to ruin. Dive into this riveting tale of ambition, failure, and the relentless quest for redemption in one of history's most defining battles.

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  Your Resilient Core - Building...

  Caleb David

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  Life will test you. Challenges will arise, failures will happen, and uncertainty will push you to your limits. But what if you had an unshakable foundation of inner strength to help you navigate every storm? 
  Your Resilient Core is a powerful guide to developing mental and emotional resilience—the kind that allows you to rise from setbacks, push through adversity, and come out stronger than ever. This book is not about avoiding challenges but about mastering the tools that will help you thrive in the face of them. 
  In these pages, you’ll discover: 
   🔥 How to reframe challenges as opportunities for growth 
   🔥 The science behind mental toughness and how to develop it 
   🔥 The key habits that build long-term resilience and emotional strength 
   🔥 How to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm effectively 
   🔥 Why failure is a stepping stone to success—and how to embrace it 
   🔥 Practical strategies to maintain focus, motivation, and confidence in tough times 
  Resilience isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you can build. With the right mindset and tools, you can develop the inner fortitude to handle anything life throws your way. Your Resilient Core will help you become stronger, wiser, and unstoppable.

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  Economic Impacts of Imperialism...

  Arlo Holders

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  Imperialism, as a driving force in global history, established the foundation for much of the modern world's economic and political systems. The roots of imperialism stretch back to ancient civilizations, where conquest and control of territories provided the resources and labor necessary for expansion and prosperity. Over time, the concept evolved, shaped by cultural ambitions, geopolitical competition, and economic incentives. By the late 15th century, the age of exploration began a new phase of empire building, marked by the European powers seeking wealth and influence beyond their borders. 
  At the heart of imperialism was the pursuit of economic gain. Wealth from foreign lands, particularly precious metals, spices, and other coveted resources, spurred the earliest imperial endeavors. These ventures not only enriched nations but also fueled rivalry among emerging powers. The drive for resources and markets intensified during the Renaissance and the early modern period, as advancements in navigation and maritime technology made long-distance expeditions feasible. Imperial powers sought to expand their influence by establishing colonies, which would serve as sources of raw materials and as markets for manufactured goods. 
  Cultural and ideological factors also played a role in shaping imperialism. The belief in the superiority of certain civilizations over others justified the conquest and subjugation of indigenous peoples. Religion was another motivator, with missionary efforts often accompanying territorial expansion. Christianity, in particular, became a tool for legitimizing imperial control, as colonizing powers framed their endeavors as missions to civilize and convert native populations. This intertwined economic exploitation with a sense of moral and cultural obligation, creating a complex dynamic between the colonizers and the colonized.

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  The Common Reader - "Volume 2"

  Virginia Woolf

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  Do not think, because this collection of essays is titled Volume 2, that there is anything lesser or additional to it. Here is Virginia Woolf at her most entertaining and informative, relishing the portraits and insights she presents as she surveys a varied collection of individuals in English society and English literature. 
   
  The subjects range from the Elizabethans to Thomas Hardy, and then concludes, unexpectedly, with ‘How Should One Read A Book?’ Here is one delight after another: twenty-six occasional pieces (journalistic diversions) which demonstrate that her eye for history, for an individual’s place in history and in books, is just as acute and vivid as any character in her better-known novels. 
   
  Many are familiar names. John Donne, Robinson Crusoe, De Quincey, Lord Chesterfield. There is Dr Burney’s Evening Party and George Gissing, names which indicate there is no overall scheme whatsoever! Woolf champions certain figures, such as Mary Wollstonecraft (admiring her personal stance and strength) and yet has time to cast a softer, kindly eye on Dorothy Wordsworth. The detail contained in these portraits will last long in the memory—Beau Brummell descending from being the unimpeachable dandy to a sad decline; the curious eccentric personality of the poet and hymn writer William Cowper and his affection for Lady Austen. 
   
  Time and again, the skill and the wit of the great writer that is Virginia Woolf simply stops one in one’s tracks, as in her opening lines on Laurence Sterne. The essay is on A Sentimental Journey but she starts with tipping the hat to Tristram Shandy, which appeared when the author was 45. Woolf comments on Sterne: ‘No young writer could have dared to take such liberties with grammar and syntax and sense and propriety and the longstanding tradition of how a novel should be written. It needed a strong dose of the assurance of middle age and its indifference to censure to run such risks of shocking the lettered by the unconventionality of one's style, and the respectable by the irregularity of one's morals. But the risk was run and the success was prodigious.’ What a final sentence! Has the 21st century little time for the elegant essay, the joy of focused wit, of kindness, of acute observation, where the very brevity of format provides a space in which to think and reflect? In The Common Reader Volume 2, (published in 1932), the essay lives on and even more so in this sensitive and engaging book by Georgina Sutton.

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  What Is Man?

  Mark Twain

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  Locked in his desk for 25 years, What Is Man? was Twain's most serious, philosophical, and private work. The narrative appears in the form of a Socratic dialogue between a romantic young idealist and an elderly cynic. The pair debate issues of mankind, such as whether man is free to act or is more of a machine, whether personal merit is meaningless given how the environment shapes us, and if man truly has impulses other than to pursue pleasure and avoid pain. An unflinching critic of human affection, a bittersweet humorist, and a master of comic asides, Mark Twain speaks to us across time with verve and wisdom in this rare work. This recording is performed by comedy legend Carl Reiner, a recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

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