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  Pandemie und Politik

  Schweiz. Institut für...

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  Lehren aus der Pandemie
  Auch 2021 drehte sich wieder vieles in der Welt um das Thema Corona, in anderen Facetten, aber durchaus länger, als man gehofft hatte. Die Krise hat weiterhin Themen nationaler wie internationaler Politik und Wirtschaft beeinflusst, und entsprechend widmeten sich die Veranstaltungen und Gespräche den Themen «Pandemie und Politik». Das Jahrbuch präsentiert eine Rückschau auf unsere renommierten Rednerinnen und Redner sowie unseren Austausch mit ihnen.
  Mit Beiträgen von Mervyn King, Gerhard Schwarz, Ilaria Capua, Christian Lindner, Niall Ferguson, Alain Berset, Anne Applebaum, Sahra Wagenknecht, Elif Shafak und Bertrand Piccard.

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  CIA Secrets to Spot Deception...

  Dorian Kulick

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  CIA Secrets to Spot Deception Instantly and Win Conversations 
  A Simplified Guide with In-Depth Explanations 
  Are you ready to enhance your career and deepen your understanding of deception detection to master impactful conversations? 
  Searching for a thorough resource that contains all the essential elements to unlock truth and persuasion for effective dialogue? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for sharpening your skills, enriching your knowledge, and engaging in practical exercises that pave the way for your success. 
  Updated for current practices in truth detection and persuasion. 
  Key features of this comprehensive guide: 
  - Invaluable insights into the art of spotting deception. 
  - Detailed exploration of tactics for impactful communication. 
  - Effective strategies for preparing and applying your skills. 
  Our guide sets itself apart with extensive coverage, crucial for your success. Concepts are explored in-depth rather than glossed over. 
  Please keep in mind that this guide is an independent resource, unaffiliated with any official entity, created solely for your benefit.  
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  Memory Improvement - Enhancing...

  Coral Nunez

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  Memory is one of the most powerful cognitive abilities we possess. It shapes our experiences, informs our decision-making, and defines much of who we are. From recalling important facts and names to navigating the intricacies of our personal relationships, memory plays a central role in virtually every aspect of life. However, in a world filled with distractions, the ability to retain and recall information can sometimes feel like a lost art. Many of us struggle with forgetfulness, whether it's forgetting where we left our keys, what we were supposed to do today, or even details of a conversation we had just hours ago. 
    
  The good news is that memory is not a static trait. It is a skill that can be developed, honed, and improved with the right techniques. In fact, memory improvement is within everyone’s reach, regardless of age or background. By understanding the mechanisms of memory and applying proven strategies, we can enhance our ability to retain and recall information with greater ease and efficiency.

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  Rise Fall and Rebirth of Chicago...

  Editors Charles River

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  Though it started as a 300 person settlement in 1832, Chicago’s location near the Great Lakes and its access to the Mississippi River turned it into a major trading city overnight. The city became even more important when railroads were constructed to connect the country, making it the first major city in the “West” during the mid-19th century. By 1871, the original 300 person settlement was now home to about 300,000 people, and Chicago had become the first major city built by Americans rather than European colonial powers  
  	Thus, it had taken less than 40 years for the new settlement of 300 to become a city of nearly 300,000, but it only took two days in 1871 for much of it to be destroyed. On the night of October 8, 1871, a blaze in the southwestern section of Chicago began to burn out of control. The popular legend is that a cow in Mrs. Catherine O’Leary’s barn had kicked over a lantern and started a fire. The story blaming the cow was a colorful fabrication, but the fire itself was very real, lasting almost two whole days and devouring several square miles of the city. The fire was so powerful that firefighters could not put it out, due to dry conditions, stiff winds, and the fact the city was mostly made of wood. 
  	Walking around Chicago today, it’s easy to forget about its past as a rural frontier. That’s due in no small part to the way Chicago responded to the Great Fire of 1871. Immediately after the fire, Chicago encouraged inhabitants and architects to build over the ruins, spurring creative architecture with elaborate designs. Architects descended upon the city for the opportunity to rebuild the area, and over the next few decades they had rebuilt Chicago with the country’s most modern architecture and monuments.  
  	Chicago recovered well enough within 20 years to win the right to host the World’s Fair in 1893.

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  Shady Characters - The Secret...

  Keith Houston

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  A charming and indispensable tour of two thousand years of the written word, Shady Characters weaves a fascinating trail across the parallel histories of language and typography. 
   
   
   
  Whether investigating the asterisk (*) and dagger (†)—which alternately illuminated and skewered heretical verses of the early Bible—or the at sign (@), which languished in obscurity for centuries until rescued by the Internet, Keith Houston draws on myriad sources to chart the life and times of these enigmatic squiggles, both exotic (¶) and everyday (&). 
   
   
   
  From the Library of Alexandria to the halls of Bell Labs, figures as diverse as Charlemagne, Vladimir Nabokov, and George W. Bush cross paths with marks as obscure as the interrobang (?) and as divisive as the dash (—). Ancient Roman graffiti, Venetian trading shorthand, Cold War double agents, and Madison Avenue round out an ever more diverse set of episodes, characters, and artifacts. 
   
   
   
  Ranging across time, typographies, and countries, Shady Characters will delight and entertain all who cherish the unpredictable and surprising in the writing life.

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  Your Conscience Against Some...

  Robert Wagenaar

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  The former pastor who wrote this booklet realized his conscience could not accept at least three of the Bible's teachings. Some parts of it contradicted others and some scientific discoveries (not hypotheses) went against at least two of its teachings. This booklet is short because he wanted to focus on solid arguments against it all being "God-spirited."

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