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  Gendered Dichotomies in African...

  Taiwo Oloruntoba-Oju

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  Youth language data provides interesting perspectives on gender dynamics and gendered usage in society. However, the gender perspective has not received the deserved focus in youth language studies in Africa. This is partly due to the general perception that youth languages and classic youth language practices, such as slang and anti-language, are male-oriented. 
  
  This collected volume focuses on gender dynamics and gendered usage in African youth languages and youth language practices, against the backdrop of urbanity as well as rurality. With representations from different parts of Africa, the volume examines sundry youth usage in different contexts and domains. While avoiding strict binarizations and potentially flawed dichotomies, the contributing scholars observe some of the motivations for different gender performatives and how these manifest in a variety of language forms and through predominated categories of use. Data samples were obtained through sociolinguistic and anthropological instruments, ranging from questionnaires and structured interviews to street-based observations and corpus analyses. 
  
  On the whole, the volume engages the literature and debate on language, youth, and especially on gendering dynamics in African youth language practices.

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  End of the Bronze Age The: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  When scholars look at the passage of history, certain epochs and transitions to new periods tend to stand out. The transition from the early modern to the Industrial Age in the late 18th century and the collapse of the Roman Empire are two of the more well known, but the transition from the Bronze to the Iron Age during the late 13th and early 12th centuries BCE arguably changed the structure and course of world history more fundamentally than any period before or since. During this period, numerous wealthy and enduring kingdoms of the eastern Mediterranean Sea region collapsed, and new ones rose in their places.  
  At the center of this period of turmoil was a group of people known today as the Sea Peoples, the English translation of the name given to them by the Egyptians. Despite their prominent role in history, however, the Sea Peoples remain as mysterious as they were influential; while the Egyptians documented their presence and the wars against them, it has never been clear exactly where the Sea Peoples originated from, or what compelled them to invade various parts of the region with massive numbers. Whatever the reason, the Sea Peoples posed an existential threat to the people already living in the region. 
  	Naturally, the mystery surrounding the Sea Peoples has led to all kinds of theories aiming to identify them. While plenty of theories are plausible, there are other fanciful theories that have attempted to associate the Sea Peoples with the Atlantic Ocean and even Troy.

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  How to Listen - An Ancient Guide...

  Plutarch, Jeffrey Beneker

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  A lively new translation of Plutarch’s charming and timeless essay on how to be a good listener—and why listening is essential to learning and living wellListening is a skill—even an art—and it’s essential to learning and to life. Indeed, as Plutarch writes in How to Listen, “listening well is the foundation for living well.” In this volume, Jeffrey Beneker presents a vivid and accessible new translation of Plutarch’s classic essay about how to become a skilled listener, complete with an inviting introduction and the original Greek on facing pages.Plutarch is most famous as the author of Parallel Lives, a series of biographies of Greek and Roman statesmen. But he was also an expert on teaching and learning and How to Listen is arguably one of his best pedagogical works. A proponent of active listening well before its time, Plutarch explains the skills we need—and the obstacles and distractions we must overcome—to become effective listeners. Good listening requires, above all, an acknowledgement of our own ignorance in certain subjects and a commitment to gaining knowledge. We must set aside pride and envy so we can respect the expertise of others. We must also train ourselves to see through style and focus on substance, to discriminate between weak and strong arguments, and to criticize ideas fairly and accurately.Filled with shrewd insights and advice, How to Listen shows how to cultivate a skill that everyone who wants to learn and live well must master.

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  Set Healthy Boundaries - Reclaim...

  Sarah Evanson

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  Set Healthy Boundaries: Reclaim Yourself, Discover The Art Of Saying No, Set Yourself Free From Guilt & Stop Overthinking Your Relationships & Relieve Your Anxiety 
  Discover How You Can Set Yourself Free, Stop Being A Doormat & Start Living Your Best Life By Setting Healthy Boundaries & Learning The Art Of Saying No!  
  "Set Healthy Boundaries" is a comprehensive practical guide to understanding and implementing healthy boundaries in your relationships.  
  Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or resentful in your personal or professional relationships? Do you struggle to say no or find yourself giving in to the demands of others, even if it's at your own expense? 
  This audiobook will help you reclaim yourself and discover the art of saying no, setting yourself free, and overcoming anxiety in your relationships. 
   You will discover how to identify and communicate your needs, establish clear boundaries, and improve your communication skills. 
  This is the blueprint you need for healthier interpersonal relations!  
  here's what you can find inside:A Comprehensive Guide To Understanding And Implementing Healthy Boundaries In ALL Your Relationships Real-Life Examples And Practical Exercises To Help You Apply The Strategies InsideTopics Such As Identifying And Communicating Your Needs, Establishing Clear Boundaries, And Recognizing Boundary Violations (And What To Do When That Happens) Guidance On How To Handle Conflicts Consciously And Maintain Healthy Relationships  
  "Set Healthy Boundaries" is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to improve their communication skills, reduce anxiety, and take control of their most important relationships. So Scroll Up And Click “Buy This Audiobook” Today.

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  Learn Filipino With Music

  Innovative Language Learning, ...

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  Can learning Filipino be as simple as listening to music?
   
  
   
  And as easy as remembering song lyrics?
   
  
   
  Just think. You remember song lyrics because lyrics are catchy, repeated throughout the song, and go with the music, right? Now, if you stuck in Filipino, you'd easily learn Filipino words and phrases the same way!
   
  
   
  So, yes, learning Filipino is as easy as listening to music' with the Learn Filipino With Music Audiobook.
   
  
   
  Just press play, and you'll hear Filipino words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And follow along!
   
  
   
  You'll learn 180+ most common Filipino words and phrases' while relaxing at home, or while driving to work.
   
  
   
  Learn Filipino With Music is the easiest way to start learning Filipino.. without getting overwhelmed by complicated explanations. Perfect for new learners with little to no language learning experience.
   
  
   
  What will you learn?
   
  180+ Words & Phrases Including...
   
  - Basic Greetings
   
  - Numbers
   
  - Common Questions and Answers
   
  - Parts of the Body & Talking About Your Wellbeing
   
  - Common Hobbies
   
  - And much more
   
  
   
  Learn Filipino With Music includes...
   
  - 15 Songs/Lessons Inside (Each is about 7 minutes long)
   
  - Fast-Paced Review Section at the End of Each Lesson
   
  - 1 Hour 50 Minutes in Total
   
  - Accompanying PDF eBook with the Words, Phrases and Translations
   
  
   
  Download the PDF and read along

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  Dwight D Eisenhower: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Dwight D. Eisenhower, legendary WW II general and US president: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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