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  Neurosultan Volume 2 - 100...

  Abhijit Naskar

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  An offering of 100 sonnets to the brave and conscientious, from Abhijit Naskar's vast ocean of over 1200 sonnets, in the voice of the humanitarian scientist himself. 
  The volume contains selected sonnets from:Corazon Calamidad: Obedient to None, Oppressive to None, 2022Sin Dios Sí Hay Divinidad: The Pastor Who Never Was, 2022Divane Dynamite: Only truth in the cosmos is love, 2022Mucize Misafir Merhaba: The Peace Testament, 2022Ingan Impossible: Handbook of Hatebusting, 2022Girl Over God: The Novel, 2021Find A Cause Outside Yourself: Sermon of Sustainability, 2022Bulldozer on Duty, 2022High Voltage Habib: Gospel of Undoctrination, 2022

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  Imitation - The Basics

  Naomi Van Bergen, Bertjan...

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  Imitation: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the topic of imitation behavior in humans, providing a summary of existing scientific research on imitation, covering everything from examples of imitation across each developmental stage to animal imitation such as monkeys imitating each other. 
   
   
   
  The authors argue that imitation forms the foundation of long-lasting relationships, including those between children and parents, as well as intimate partners. Structured to resemble a human lifetime, chapters explore the reasons behind why people imitate, and address imitation across all phases of life, starting from infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and ending with late adulthood. The authors describe characteristic forms of imitation that occur in these life stages and provide answers to the following important questions: Who do humans imitate? Who is more likely to imitate others? What kind of behaviors do humans imitate? Is there a dark side of imitation? When do humans imitate each other? And are there cultural differences in imitation? 
   
   
   
  Written in a clear and accessible style, this book is perfect for undergraduate students of social psychology, developmental psychology and neuroscience, as well as professionals, academics and any general listeners interested in research about human social behavior.

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  Profiles in Courage

  Anônimo

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  THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING CLASSIC OF POLITICAL INTEGRITY 
  Introduction Written and Read by Caroline Kennedy; Book read by John F. Kennedy Jr. 
  John F. Kennedy’s enduring classic resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues—courage and patriotism—and remains a moving, powerful, and relevant testament to the indomitable American spirit  
  During 1954-55, Kennedy, then a junior senator from the state of Massachusetts, profiled eight American patriots, mainly United States Senators, who at crucial moments in our nation’s history, revealed a special sort of greatness: men who disregarded dreadful consequences to their public and private lives to do that one thing which seemed right in itself. They were men of various political and regional allegiances—their one overriding loyalty was to the United States. 
  Courage such as these men shared, Kennedy makes clear, is central to all morality—a man does what he must in spite of personal consequences—and these exciting stories suggest that, without in the least disparaging the courage with which men die, we should not overlook the true greatness adorning those acts of courage with which men must live.  
  As Robert F. Kennedy writes in the foreword, Profiles in Courage “is not just stories of the past but a book of hope and confidence for the future. What happens to the country, to the world, depends on what we do with what others have left us."" 

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  A Drama in Mexico

  Jules Verne

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  A Drama in Mexico is a vivid and engaging short work by Charles Dickens that combines travel writing with historical reflection. Based on Dickens's experiences and observations during his journey to North America, the piece offers a sharply written account of a real-life political execution he witnessed while in Mexico.
  
  Through powerful narrative detail, Dickens recounts the tense atmosphere surrounding the public execution of a political figure, capturing the emotional weight of the moment and the reactions of the crowd. Rather than focusing solely on the event itself, the story reflects Dickens's deep concern with justice, authority, and the human cost of political conflict.
  
  The work stands out for its immediacy and moral seriousness. Dickens uses the event as a lens through which to examine themes of power, violence, and public spectacle, questioning the effectiveness and humanity of capital punishment. His prose is direct and compelling, blending journalistic observation with emotional insight.
  
  A Drama in Mexico is a striking example of Dickens's ability to transform real-world experiences into meaningful commentary. Short yet impactful, the piece offers readers a rare glimpse into Dickens as an eyewitness to history and serves as a thought-provoking reflection on justice, punishment, and human dignity.

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  Beyond Guilt Trips - Mindful...

  Anu Taranath

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  Every year, hundreds of thousands of young people pack their bags to study or volunteer abroad. Well-intentioned and curious Westerners—brought up to believe that international travel broadens our horizons—travel to low-income countries to learn about people and cultures different from their own. While travel abroad can provide much-needed perspective, it can also be deeply unsettling, confusing, and discomforting. Travelers can find themselves unsure about how to think or speak about the differences in race or culture they find, even though these differences might have fueled their desire to travel in the first place. 
   
   
   
  In Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World, storyteller Anu Taranath begins at home, unpacking our baggage about who we are, where we come from, and how much we have. She takes us on a journey through engaging personal travel stories and thought-provoking questions, providing us with tools to grapple with our discomfort and navigate differences with accountability and connection. Yes, travel! But be mindful. Be present.

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  The Spanish Wars

  Julius Caesar

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  The Spanish Wars, a series of military campaigns led by Julius Caesar, encompassed a breadth of engagements in the Iberian Peninsula between 59 and 45 BC. These wars are notable for their significant contribution to Roman imperial expansion, as they enabled the subjugation and conquest of Hispania under Roman authority. Furthermore, the Spanish Wars were preeminent in Caesar's career as a general, providing ample opportunities to demonstrate his tactical acumen and superior leadership capabilities. Read in English, unabridged.

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