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  The British Constitution - A...

  Martin Loughlin

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  The British constitution is regarded as unique among the constitutions of the world. What are the main characteristics of Britain's peculiar constitutional arrangements? How has the British constitution altered in response to the changing nature of its state—from England, to Britain, to the United Kingdom? What impact has the UK's developing relations with the European Union caused? 
   
   
   
  These are some of the questions that Martin Loughlin addresses in this Very Short Introduction. As a constitution, it is one that has grown organically in response to changes in the economic, political, and social environment, and which is not contained in a single authoritative text. By considering the nature and authority of the current British constitution, and placing it in the context of others, Loughlin considers how the traditional idea of a constitution came to be retained, what problems have been generated as a result of adapting a traditional approach in a modern political world, looking at what the future prospects for the British constitution are. 
   
   
   
  In this new edition of the Very Short Introduction, Loughlin includes a discussion of the impact of developments over the decade since its first publication, examining Brexit, the Scottish independence referendum of 2014, and the settlement in Northern Ireland.

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  Moors in Italy The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  The term Moor is a historical rather than an ethnic name. It is an invention of European Christians for the Islamic inhabitants of Maghreb (North Africa), Andalusia (Spain), Sicily and Malta, and was sometimes use to designate all Muslims. It is derived from Mauri, the Latin name for the Berbers who lived in the Roman province of Mauretania. 
  	The Berbers established several powerful and prosperous states on the south Mediterranean coast. They ruled Numidia – now part of Algeria – until conquered by the Carthaginians. After the fall of Carthage, the Berber kingdom of Mauretania –not to be confused with the country created by the French – dominated northwestern Africa before it was conquered by Rome in the 1st century BCE. Under Roman rule they made great contributions to civilization and were certainly not the wild, untamed tribesmen of popular imagination. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo regius in Numidia, was a Berber and one of the greatest philosophers and theologians not only of his own time but of all time. The list of religious leaders drawn from the Berbers includes Tertullian, Popes Victor I, Miltiades and Gelasius I and the heresiarch Arius. The playwright Terence was a Berber, as were several noted Roman governors and three emperors.  
  	As the Roman Empire in the West collapsed, the Berbers succumbed to the Vandals, a Germanic tribe from Europe, in the 5th century CE. However, the Eastern Roman Empire, centered in Constantinople rather than Rome, underwent something of a renewal, and the whole of the African coast from the Sinai Peninsula to the Straits of Gibraltar returned to Byzantine rule. With that, the Berbers were once again subject to a foreign power, but soon they would exchange their new masters for another, the Arabs, who would bring a new religion, Islam. Through Islam the Berbers would once again come into their own and influence the course of Mediterranean history as their ancient ancestors had done.

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  The Resilience Formula -...

  Caleb David

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  Life will test you, challenge you, and sometimes knock you down. But resilience isn’t just about surviving hardship—it’s about thriving despite it. The Resilience Formula: Overcoming Adversity with Grit and Grace is a powerful guide to developing mental toughness, emotional strength, and the ability to rise stronger from life’s setbacks. 
  Through science-backed strategies, personal success stories, and actionable exercises, this book reveals the formula for turning obstacles into opportunities. You’ll discover how to: 
  ✔ Develop unshakable confidence in the face of adversity 
   ✔ Cultivate a growth mindset to navigate life’s toughest challenges 
   ✔ Build emotional intelligence and mental fortitude 
   ✔ Harness the power of perseverance and grit 
   ✔ Transform setbacks into stepping stones for success 
   ✔ Create a daily resilience practice that keeps you strong 
  This book isn’t about avoiding failure—it’s about learning how to bounce back stronger every time life throws you a curveball. Whether you’re facing personal struggles, career challenges, or unexpected hardships, The Resilience Formula will equip you with the mindset and tools to overcome anything. 
  Adversity is inevitable. Resilience is a choice. Are you ready to choose strength?

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  The Joyous Cosmology -...

  Alan W. Watts, Richard Alpert,...

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  A classic account of the psychedelic experience 
   
   
   
  The Joyous Cosmology is Alan Watts's exploration of the insight that the consciousness-changing drugs LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin can facilitate "when accompanied with sustained philosophical reflection by a person who is in search, not of kicks, but of understanding." More than an artifact, it is both a riveting memoir of Watts's personal experiments and a profound meditation on our perennial questions about the nature of existence and the existence of the sacred.

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  Women Who Thrive with ADHD -...

  Ellie Rayne

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  Break Free From the ADHD Struggle You Were Never Meant to Carry Alone. 
  If you’re a woman who feels constantly overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like you’re barely holding it all together—you’re not broken. You may simply be living with ADHD in a world that wasn’t built for your brain. 
  Women Who Thrive with ADHD is your compassionate, science-backed guide to finally understanding your mind—and thriving with it. Warm, clear, and grounded in lived experience, this book gives you the tools to stop masking, stop apologizing, and start living on your own terms. 
  Inside, You’ll Discover: 
  ✔️ The hidden signs of ADHD in women—and why they’re so often missed 
  ✔️ How masking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing are survival strategies, not flaws 
  ✔️ The role of hormones, trauma, and emotional sensitivity in ADHD 
  ✔️ How to rebuild confidence, prevent burnout, and embrace your authentic self 
  ✔️ Tools for time management, focus, and emotional regulation that work for YOUR brain 
  ✔️ Why your brain isn’t broken—it’s just wired differently 
  You’ll love this book if you’ve ever thought: 
  “Why does everyone else seem to manage life so easily?” 
  “I thought I had anxiety or depression—but it’s more than that.” 
  “I feel like I’m always performing and still falling short.” 
  Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or still searching for answers, this book offers the relief of finally feeling seen—and a roadmap to reclaim your life. 
  You don’t have to become someone else to feel in control. You just need tools that honor the brain you’ve always had. 
  Start your journey to confidence, clarity, and self-compassion today.

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  Cliche - Enhance Your Mindset...

  Ian Watts

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  Are you tired of hearing the same old clichés and wondering if they actually have the power to transform your life? 
  In Cliché, entrepreneur, business growth consultant, and breakthrough coach Ian Watts uncovers the surprising truth: those familiar sayings you’ve heard all your life carry the keys to mindset transformation, drive for personal growth, and lasting joy. 
  Backed by psychological insights and neuroscientific research, Cliché shows you how to reframe overused phrases into practical strategies for success in both life and work. Through engaging stories, clear explanations, and actionable tools, this book helps you unlock new levels of resilience, motivation, and fulfillment. 
  Inside Cliché, you’ll learn how to: 
  -Shift your mindset to see challenges as opportunities for growth 
  -Break free from limiting beliefs and unlock your full potential 
  -Embrace discomfort to build confidence and long-term resilience 
  -Harness the hidden influence of your environment to shape success 
  -Adopt powerful self-commands that guide your future decisions 
  -Focus on the journey, not just the destination, for sustainable achievement 
  -Reframe negativity into empowering beliefs that strengthen your drive 
  -Use gratitude and perspective to fuel greater joy and motivation 
  Each chapter begins with a story, inspired by familiar people and accounts, and ends with practical tools you can use immediately. 
  If you’re looking for a book on mindset, self-improvement, motivation, resilience, joy, and the psychology and neuroscience of success, Cliché will help you change familiar phrases into a blueprint for real transformation.

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