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  Tulipomania - The Story of the...

  Mike Dash

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  A vivid narration of the history of the tulip, from its origins on the barren, windswept steppes of central Asia to its place of honor in the lush imperial gardens of Constantinople, to its starring moment as the most coveted—and beautiful—commodity in Europe. 
   
   
   
  In the 1630s, visitors to the prosperous trading cities of the Netherlands couldn't help but notice that thousands of normally sober, hardworking Dutch citizens were caught up in an extraordinary frenzy of buying and selling. The object of this unprecedented speculation was the tulip, a delicate and exotic Eastern import that had bewitched horticulturists, noblemen, and tavern owners alike. For almost a year rare bulbs changed hands for incredible and ever-increasing sums, until single flowers were being sold for more than the cost of a house. Historians would come to call it tulipomania. It was the first futures market in history, and like so many of the ones that would follow, it crashed spectacularly, plunging speculators and investors into economic ruin and despair. This colorful cast of characters includes Turkish sultans, Yugoslav soldiers, French botanists, and Dutch tavern keepers—all centuries apart historically and worlds apart culturally, but with one thing in common: tulipomania.

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  Claudius - The Successful Roman...

  Kelly Mass

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  Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known as Emperor Claudius, ruled the Roman Empire from 41 to 54 AD. Born in Lugdunum (modern-day Lyon, France), in 10 BC, Claudius was the son of Drusus and Antonia Minor, both prominent figures in the Roman elite. His birthplace marked a significant departure from previous emperors, as he was the first Roman Emperor born outside Italy. Though Claudius’ family was rooted in the ancient Sabine people, his upbringing would not follow the traditional path of an elite Roman, largely due to his physical infirmities. He suffered from a limp and mild deafness, conditions that led his family to deem him unfit for public life and dismiss him from military and political endeavors. 
  Growing up in the shadows of more capable and ambitious relatives, Claudius was largely ignored by the Roman aristocracy. His health issues, though perhaps a result of childhood illness, kept him out of sight and out of mind during the brutal purges of Tiberius and Caligula. This absence from political life proved advantageous, as it spared him the many assassination attempts that claimed the lives of his more prominent family members. In a twist of fate, following the assassination of Caligula in 41 AD, the Praetorian Guard, upon finding him hiding in fear, declared Claudius the new emperor. As the only remaining adult male in his family, Claudius ascended to the throne, despite his perceived weakness. 
  Despite initial doubts about his ability to rule, Claudius quickly proved to be a capable and intelligent administrator. He worked tirelessly to stabilize the Roman Empire, which had suffered under the excesses of Caligula’s reign. One of his first actions was to restore the empire’s finances, expanding the imperial bureaucracy to include freedmen, and re-establishing order in the imperial administration.

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  Music on Martha's Vineyard - A...

  Thomas Dresser

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  Martha's Vineyard has a rich musical legacy that stretches back to the earliest drumbeats of the Wampanoags and the whaling chanteys of the nineteenth century. Returning Civil War veterans formed the island's oldest continuous music ensemble, the Vineyard Haven Band. Vineyarders embrace all things musical, from choral and string ensembles to singers and songwriters. Discover this melodious history from the early twentieth-century dance bands at the Tivoli ballroom, through the war years, the piano bars and the nascent folk music scene at the Mooncusser Cafe, where Carly Simon and James Taylor played their first licks. Authors Thomas Dresser and Jerry Muskin explore the homegrown music scene and the summer stars who keep islanders and visitors moving to the beat.

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  The Most Surprising Crime Zone:...

  Linda Fairstein

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  Legal expert Linda Fairstein’s guide to protecting your home—and yourself—from violent crimeThough we often consider them to be safe havens, at least a quarter of all violent crimes occur in our homes. Regardless of the neighborhood, an open window or unlocked door can be all the invitation someone needs to break in, leaving our homes more susceptible to invasion that we realize. In The Most Surprising Crime Zone, Linda Fairstein explains the nature of this danger, and what you can do to avoid it, driving her points home with examples of real-life home invasions.  Originally published in Cosmopolitan, this essay is now available in digital format for the first time and features a new introduction by the author.

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  Overcoming Parental Anxiety -...

  PhD Debra Kissen, PhD Micah...

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  Do you worry about your child all the time? Maybe they are behind on certain milestones, struggling in school, having difficulty making friends, or heading off to college. Their problems or struggles become your own, and you end up feeling so anxious that you forget what it's like to just enjoy being their parent. The good news is that you can rewire your "parent brain" to respond differently to these challenges. This book will show you how to replace parental anxiety with parental effectiveness. 
   
   
   
  In Overcoming Parental Anxiety, three anxiety specialists team up to help you change your anxious brain using the core principles of neuroscience and exercises from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. You'll learn how to overcome worry by identifying your parental values, paying attention to the moment, and cultivating self-compassion. Most importantly, you'll find exercises to help minimize worry and anxiety, so you can live more fully and enjoy the shared experiences you have with your children. 
   
   
   
  Thanks to the brain's lifelong ability to create new neural connections, you can achieve that coveted and elusive sense of calm that seems to come so easily to some parents. And by practicing the simple neuroscience-based skills in this book, you can overcome your parental anxiety, stress less, and be more present with your kids.

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  Manipulation and Dark Psychology...

  R. J. Anderson

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  How can you persuade someone to do exactly what you want? Better yet, how can you do so without them having the slightest idea you’re doing it? What if there was a way to make people do your bidding while believing the action was their idea in the first place? Imagine having the power that ensures your requests are met without hesitation! If there were such a power, would you take it? Not only does such a thing exist, you can find it here. The answer lies within dark psychology. Within this bundle is the knowledge you’ll need to master influencing people using methods such as:Neurolinguistic programmingSubliminal persuasionDark CBT techniques to rewire peoples brainBody language analysis and understanding behaviorsHow to plant different emotional seeds that will grow in people’s mindsHow to use words to steer people however you like 
  With these psychological techniques, you’ll be able to manipulate anyone to convince them to do anything you want them to. You’ll know how to analyze and learn about everyone around you before you’ve even spoken to them... Within this book, you will learn:Tips and tricks: How to manipulate another personThe rules of persuasionDetailed examples in real world situationsA step-by-step guide on manipulating others with NLPHow to succeed at work with social cuesHow to hypnotize anyoneThe study of human behaviorHow to analyze different personality typesSocial survivor skillsMagic words for influencing othersForbidden secrets about persuasionExposed techniques used by politicians and advertisers 
  Never again be the victim of manipulation. The tables will turn around as you become the master manipulator. Once you’ve listened to this book, you’ll be an expert in influence. Anyone you want will do anything you please!

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