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The Prince has long been both praised and reviled for its message of moral relativism and political expediency. Although a large part is devoted to the mechanics of gaining and staying in power, Machiavelli's end purpose is to maintain a just and stable government. He is not ambiguous in stating his belief that committing a small cruelty to avert a larger is not only justifiable but required of a just ruler. Machiavelli gives a vivid portrayal of his world in the chaos and tumult of early-sixteenth-century Florence, Italy, and Europe. He uses both his contemporary political situation and that of the classical period to illustrate his precepts of statecraft.Show book
Step into the complex world of Balkan history with this captivating book. From ancient times to the present day, this book covers the key events and factors that have shaped the region's turbulent past. Here are five key things you'll learn:The impact of Ottoman rule on the Balkans, including the development of Islamic culture and the struggle for independence.The role of the Balkans in World War I and II, including the experiences of Serbian soldier and nationalist Gavrilo Princip, whose assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the First World War.The post-war era, including the rise of communism and the impact of the Cold War on the region.The collapse of Yugoslavia in the 1990s and the resulting conflicts, including the Bosnian War and the Kosovo War.The ongoing challenges faced by the Balkans today, including political instability, economic struggles, and social inequality. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just curious about the world, this book is a great read for understanding the complex and often turbulent history of the Balkans.Show book
What happens in our brain when we get anxious? Do physical changes appear? And what impact does that have on our health and relationships? In this compact guide, we will explore the causes and consequences of anxiety, the ways to stop yourself from panicking too easily, or get stressed out too much. We will discuss strategies that have worked for others and that can work for you as well. Everybody gets anxious every once in a while. It’s okay if it is controlled, but if you are constantly stressed or upset, there is something wrong. That’s the time understanding anxiety can help. Don’t wait. Learn more about anxiety today!Show book
A timely look at how the Electoral College has changed US history and why it endures—told through the lenses of specific people who both influenced the process and were impacted by the results. "Over the years, no feature of the Constitution has attracted more criticism than that strange creature called the Electoral College. Thomas E. Weaver has made that history into a story with an intriguing cast of characters, some familiar, several new to me. If you want to know why it is so hard to do away with this long-standing anachronism, Weaver's story will help you understand." —JOSEPH J. ELLIS, Professor Emeritus of History, Mount Holyoke College, author of Pulitzer Prize–winning Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation "Those who think that throwing stones at political institutions is the same as reasoned debate should take some lessons from this carefully researched book. With a cast of colorful characters in tow, Weaver examines the long-standing controversies surrounding the EC and sets out numerous proposals for reform, which range from outright abolition to removing the "plus two" clause. Weaver brings a wealth of historical research to the task, writing with authority and clarity." —KirkusShow book
"A must read for parents, educators, and people with dyslexia." Did you know that many successful architects, lawyers, engineers—even bestselling novelists—had difficulties learning to read and write as children? Learning to understand and bring out the best in kids and adults with Dyslexia is the definitive activity workbook to improve phonemic awareness, dysgraphia, and auditory processing disorder (APD) for kids ages 7-12 and adults.For kids and adults with an official dyslexia diagnosis, or kids/adults struggling with dyslexia related symptoms, learning to read can be challenging. Using a targeted approach to skill development, Learning to Read for Kids with Dyslexia applies the latest research-based learning methods to games and activities that strengthen auditory discrimination skills, support letter formation in writing, and most importantly?make reading fun.Understanding brain imaging, the symptoms, strength of people with dyslexia among many other factors are important solution to understanding and bringing out the best in dyslexic people.With icons that designate skill building in phonemic awareness, dysgraphia, and APD for each activity, this book allows parents and teachers to focus on strengthening specific areas that will help kids become lifelong readers.This book has an invaluable advice on how parents, educators, and individuals with dyslexia can recognize and use the strengths of the dyslexic learning style in: material reasoning (used by architects and engineers); interconnected reasoning (scientists and designers), narrative reasoning (novelists and lawyers); and dynamic reasoning (economists and entrepreneurs.)After reading this book, you would have a different view of dyslexic people and be able to bring out the best in them effortlessly.Show book
The influence of the comic book has never been greater, from movies to streaming and beyond, but the journey comics took from little-regarded kids' magazines to literary prize-winning books and global franchises turned on a highly unusual group of writers and artists. Few would have expected a small gathering of British comic book fans and creators in the early 'seventies to be a global cultural pivot-point, but this was the start of a disparate movement of punks, dropouts, and disaffected youths who reinvented a medium and became the imaginative heart of a global success story. Based on years of interviews with a generation of leading writers, artists, and editors, Karl Stock reveals the true story of the wild times, passion, and determination that helped, hindered, and saw the reinvention of comics. Stock brilliantly tells the story of the triumphs and disasters that rewrote the rulebook on what comics could be and who they should be for.Show book
