Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

• 

  Warrior Empires of India -...

  Rolf Hedger

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The history of India is filled with tales of powerful warrior empires that shaped the destiny of the subcontinent. Among them, the Hoysala Empire, the Rashtrakuta Empire, and the Kakatiya Dynasty stood as formidable forces in the Deccan region, each leaving behind a unique legacy of conquest, governance, and cultural patronage.  
  The Rashtrakutas, known for their military might, expanded their rule across vast territories, engaging in wars with the Pratiharas and Palas while fostering art and architecture, as seen in the magnificent Kailasanatha temple at Ellora.  
  The Hoysalas, emerging later, were fierce warriors and master builders, commissioning iconic temples such as those at Belur and Halebidu while defending their kingdom against rival invasions.  
  The Kakatiya Dynasty, renowned for its defensive strategies, constructed impressive fortifications like the Warangal Fort and resisted repeated invasions, including those from the Delhi Sultanate.  
  These warrior empires not only fought to expand and defend their territories but also enriched Indian culture, trade, and architecture, leaving an enduring impact on the history of the Deccan.

  Ver livro

• 

  Hidden Brilliance - Redefining...

  John Harpoon

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Genius is often perceived through a narrow lens, typically defined by extraordinary achievements, groundbreaking discoveries, or exceptional skills. However, this traditional view of genius overlooks many individuals whose brilliance remains hidden from the mainstream. The nature of genius is far more complex and multifaceted than society tends to acknowledge. It exists not only in those who are celebrated publicly but also in those whose contributions go unnoticed or unrecognized due to societal limitations or biases. 
  At its core, genius is about exceptional intellectual capacity, but this capacity can manifest in many different ways. It is not always about creating world-changing inventions or becoming a famous name. For many, genius lies in quiet innovation, subtle insights, and the ability to solve problems in unique and unconventional ways. It can be seen in the person who finds creative solutions to everyday challenges or in the thinker who makes a significant impact in a specific, narrow field of knowledge, even if that knowledge doesn’t capture the world’s attention.

  Ver livro

• 

  A Journey Through America -...

  Lawrence Kadish

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  A Journey Through America introduces insightful commentary on our American democracy. Author Lawrence Kadish draws from over eighty-five years of lived experience, allowing him to celebrate our nation's strengths, reflect on our self-inflicted errors, and draw attention to the challenges of a nation that remains humanity's last hope. 
   
   
   
  An astute and insightful observer of our nation's political experience, Lawrence Kadish draws on his decades of advocacy on behalf of a nation he loves to advance its founding principles. A Journey Through America offers cautionary advice, inspiring words, and a reminder that a great nation needs to remain strong and united in the face of challenges from within and abroad.

  Ver livro

• 

  Summary: The Power of Habit by...

  FlashBooks, Dean Bokhari

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Summary of The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg  
  by FlashBooks Book Summaries, Narrated by Dean Bokhari 
  About 
  In The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg, award-winning business reporter for The New York Times, takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. By distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to light a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. 
   
  Along the way, we learn why some people and companies struggle to change, despite years of trying, while others seem to remake themselves overnight. We discover the neuroscience behind how habits work and precisely which parts of the brain they develop and reside within. We discover how the right habits were crucial to the successful promotion of Pepsodent; to Tony Dungy who led his team to a Super Bowl win by changing one step in his players’ habit loop; and we learn how a large corporation managed to turned itself around by changing just one routine within the organization. 
   
  At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success is about understanding how habits work. By harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities and our lives. 
   
  Here’s what you’ll learn about in this summary: 
  Why the brain tries to make routines into habits.How cravings create and power new habits.How to apply the golden rule of habit change.What “keystone habits” are and the importance of them in creating a new routine.

  Ver livro

• 

  Audio Nuggets: Criminology 101

  Rick Sheridan, Alfred C. Martino

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  This program, Audio Nuggets: Criminology 101, offers basic information on the classifications of crimes, definitions of various types of crimes, the categories of evidence collected and used, and the key professionals in a criminal investigation.
  
  Rick Sheridan, a professor of Mass Media Communications at Wilberforce University in Ohio, has also taught at California State University-Sacramento and Butte College. He has a master's degree in Media Arts, and has received awards for both his teaching and his web design.
  
  Alfred C. Martino is the author of three highly-acclaimed novels, Perfected by Girls, Pinned, and Over the End Line. Mr. Martino was born and raised in Short Hills, NJ, and graduated from Millburn High School. He is a graduate of Duke University and The Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. He currently lives in Jersey City, NJ.
  A Listen & Live audio production.

  Ver livro

• 

  The Center of the World - A...

  Allen James Fromherz

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  This sweeping history reorients our understanding of the Middle East, placing the Gulf at the heart of globalized trade and cross-cultural encounters. 
   
   
    
  World history began in the Persian Gulf. The ancient port cities that dotted its coastlines created the first global seaboard, a place from where faiths and cultures from around the world set sail and made contact. More than a history, The Center of the World shows us that contradictions that define our modern age have always been present. 
   
   
    
  For over four thousand years, the Gulf—sometimes called the Persian Gulf, sometimes the Arabian Gulf—has been a global crossroads while managing to avoid control by the world's greatest empires. In its history, we see a world of rapid change, fluctuating centers of trade, a dependency on uncertain global markets, and intense cross-cultural encounters that hold a mirror to the contemporary world. Focusing each chapter on a different port around the Gulf, The Center of the World shows how the people of the Gulf adapted to larger changes in world history, creating a system of free trade, merchant rule, and commerce that continues to define the region today.

  Ver livro