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  Tulip Mania - The First Economic...

  Kelly Mass

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  Tulip Mania, often considered the first recorded speculative bubble in history, took place during the Dutch Golden Age in the early 17th century. This period saw some tulip bulbs, which had been newly introduced to Europe, achieve extraordinary prices. The peak of the tulip market occurred in 1634, with prices reaching unbelievable levels before plummeting drastically in February 1637. This event is frequently cited as an early example of an asset bubble, where the prices of goods diverged dramatically from their intrinsic value. The tulip mania of the 1630s remains one of the most notable cases of speculative fever in financial history. 
  Despite the frenzied speculation surrounding tulips, the overall economic impact on the Dutch Republic was limited. While the tulip mania itself was a unique socio-economic event, it did not significantly harm the prosperity of the Dutch economy. In fact, the Dutch Republic was one of the world's leading economic and financial powers during the 17th century, boasting the highest per capita income in the world from around 1600 to 1720. The country’s financial and economic institutions were advanced, and its economy continued to thrive even as the tulip market collapsed. Today, the term "tulip mania" has evolved into a metaphor used to describe any situation in which asset prices become detached from their underlying value, only to be followed by a sharp decline.

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  Polivagal Theory & Daily Vagus...

  Reiner Hartmann

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  In this book, you will discover what the vagus nerve is and how you can stimulate it to improve every aspect of your mind and life. What you will learn is to strengthen the vagus nerve through simple and very practical exercises that you can do at home as well. 
  Here are some topics you will find within this 2-in-1 book: 
  ·     What is the polyvagal theory 
  ·     How to control your emotions using the vagus nerve 
  ·     The connection between the vagus nerve and human emotions 
  ·     Daily vagus nerve exercises with massages, yoga, stretching, deep and slow breathing... 
  ...And so much more! 
  If you want to improve your mental and physical health and forget the anxiety and stress that are taking your breath away every day, listen to me until the end.Happy listening!

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  Shrink the City - The 15-Minute...

  Natalie Whittle

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  Cities define the lives of all those who call them home: where we go, how we get there, how we spend our time. But what if we rethink the ways we plan, live in, and move around our cities? What if we didn't need a car to reach the grocery store? What if we could get back the time we would have spent commuting and put it to other uses? 
   
   
   
  In this fascinating, carefully researched and reported book, longtime Financial Times journalist Natalie Whittle investigates the 15-minute city idea—its pros, cons, and its potential to revolutionize modern living. 
   
   
   
  From Paris, Melbourne, and Rotterdam to Charlotte, North Carolina, and Tempe, Arizona, cities worldwide are being guided by the 15-minute city's ideals—with varying results. By looking at these examples, Whittle considers: 
   
   
   
  ● what really happens when a city expands bike lanes and pedestrian areas—and disincentivizes long commutes 
   
   
   
  ● which approaches to building affordable housing are actually effective 
   
   
   
  ● how neighborhoods of varying wealth are affected by 15-minute city policies 
   
   
   
  This timely book serves as a call to reflect on our cities and neighborhoods—and it outfits us with insights on how to make them more sustainable, safe, and welcoming.

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  No More Secrets - My part in...

  Betty Webb

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  The true and extraordinary story of one of the last surviving women to have worked in codebreaking at both Bletchley Park and the Pentagon. 
  Born one hundred years ago, Betty Webb MBE, LOH (Legion of Honour) has had a ringside seat to history. After graduating from school, she faced the usual limited opportunities for employment on offer to women at the time. However, with the war in full swing, fate intervened and in 1941, wanting to play her part in the war effort, Betty joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (Women’s Army). 
  After being interviewed by an intelligence officer, she found herself at Euston station with her kit-bag, a travel warrant in her pocket and instructions to get off the train at Bletchley Park. 
  Between 1941 and 1945 Betty played a vital role in the top-secret efforts being made to decipher the secret communications of the Germans and later the Japanese. In 1945, as other members of the forces returned home from the war in Europe, she was sent to the Pentagon and was in Washington DC when the atomic bombs fell and when Eisenhower announced the end of the war. 
  Betty was unable to reveal the true nature of her work, even to her parents, until years later. In this fascinating book, she revisits the key moments of her life and recounts the incredible stories from her time at Bletchley Park.

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  Polzunkov - Dignity in Disgrace...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky, Tim Zengerink

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  Everyone laughed at him—but he may have been the only one who truly understood. 
  In Polzunkov, Fyodor Dostoevsky tells the story of a man scorned by society, humiliated by his peers, and laughed at by all. He laughs along with them—until a moment of moral clarity reveals the truth about who he really is. 
  This modern audiobook adaptation brings Dostoevsky’s satirical and deeply moving tale to life with accessible language and heartfelt narration. 
  What You’ll Hear in This Modern Translation: 
  •	A vivid character study of a man masking pain with humor 
  •	A story that examines class, cruelty, and the longing for dignity 
  •	An emotional arc that builds to an unexpected and powerful conclusion 
  Included in This Edition: 
  Faithfully adapted for modern listeners, this audiobook offers a fresh, emotionally resonant take on one of Dostoevsky’s lesser-known gems. 
  Listen today—and discover the quiet strength behind a face everyone thought was just a joke.

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  Beyond The Breaking Point - The...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  What happens when a planet pushed too far begins to push back? 
  From record-breaking heatwaves and vanishing coastlines to deadly wildfires and collapsing ecosystems, the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat—it’s our present reality. Beyond the Breaking Point presents a sobering and urgent exploration of how climate change is reshaping our world, our future, and our humanity. 
  This is not just a book about science. It’s a book about survival. 
  Drawing on the latest climate data, firsthand accounts, and global case studies, this book unflinchingly reveals the human cost of a warming planet—from climate refugees and food insecurity to mental health tolls and political instability. Yet even amid the tragedy, it seeks to illuminate a path forward. 
  Inside, you’ll discover: 
  The science behind extreme weather, rising seas, and shifting ecosystems 
  The socioeconomic consequences of unchecked global warming 
  Stories from communities already living at the edge of climate catastrophe 
  The ethical and emotional burden of climate grief—and how to move through it 
  Bold strategies for mitigation, adaptation, and mobilizing collective action 
  The tragedy is real—but it’s not yet irreversible. 
  👉 Buy Beyond the Breaking Point today and face the climate crisis with courage, clarity, and purpose.

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