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  Writing with Soft Worldbuilding...

  Hans Arthur

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  Worldbuilding breathes life into a story that would otherwise be monotonous. 
  It is one of the most essential points in determining whether a book or film is successful. 
  Some books and movies examined here are: The Hobbit, The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and Spirited Away. 
  Fictional worlds are the perfect place to lose yourself, whether it be a fantastical dreamland or an alternate universe. But to captivate an audience, you need the right tools to set their imaginations free. 
  And in Writing with Soft Worldbuilding, you will be given those tools to write amazing books using the easy, unique way of worldbuilding. 
  If you want to create a story that will live inside your readers’ minds forever, then you need to get this book. 
  Inside Writing with Soft Worldbuilding, you will discover:The types of worldbuildingHow to work with setting and toneHow to advance a story with characters and dialogueThe elements of a great plot and pacingThe benefits of hard and soft worldbuilding 
  Along with so many more tips and inspiration that will guide you on your journey to creating worlds that will always be remembered. 
  From taking your first steps in worldbuilding to examples from famous books and movies, Writing with Soft Worldbuilding provides you with all the tools and resources you need to write unforgettable books. 
  Get your copy today and transform simple stories that are read into worlds that readers experience!

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  Starting a World War: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  By the 20th century, warfare was nothing new to the European powers, especially when it came to fighting each other. Conflicts had been a mainstay on the European continent for over two millennia. Even after the Napoleonic wars had enveloped Europe in large scale war for nearly 20 years in the 19th century, the Europeans’ imperialism continued unabated. It would take the devastation of World War I to shock Europe and jolt the world’s superpowers out of their imperialistic tendencies.  
  	With Europe anticipating a potential war, all that was missing was a conflagration. That would start in 1908, when Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Balkan Peninsula, drawing it into dispute with Russia. Moreover, this upset neighboring Serbia, which was an independent nation. From 1912-1913, a conflict was fought in the Balkans between the Balkan League and the Ottoman Empire, resulting in the weakening of the Ottoman Turks. After the First Balkan War, a second was fought months later between members of the Balkan League itself. The final straw came June 28, 1914, when a Serbian assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, in Sarajevo, Bosnia.   
  The Munich Agreement is widely reviled today and is held up as the epitome of appeasement, but historians still debate its effects on the Second World War, as well as Neville Chamberlain's character and motivations. Some believe the attempted appeasement of Nazi Germany hastened, or even caused, the mayhem occupying the next seven years. Others believe that the pact merely failed to alter war's inevitable arrival in either direction.  
  Of course, as most people now know, the invasion of Poland was merely the preface to the Nazi blitzkrieg of most of Western Europe, which would include Denmark, Belgium, and France by the summer of 1940

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  Urban Transportation - Solutions...

  Lyric Vale

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  Urban transportation plays a pivotal role in shaping the way cities function, impacting everything from daily commuting to the overall economic and environmental health of urban areas. In modern society, cities are becoming increasingly crowded, with more people migrating to urban centers in search of opportunities, better infrastructure, and access to services. As populations swell, urban transportation systems have struggled to keep pace with demand, leading to issues such as congestion, pollution, and inefficiency. 
  Historically, urban transportation has evolved in response to changing needs and technological advancements. Early cities relied on walking and horse-drawn carriages, but with the rise of industrialization, motorized transport took over. Streetcars, buses, and eventually cars became the main modes of transport in urban environments. However, as cities expanded and the number of vehicles grew, so did the problems associated with these systems. Traffic congestion became a daily reality in many metropolitan areas, with commuters spending hours stuck in traffic, wasting time, and burning fuel. 
  Environmental concerns further compounded the issue. The increasing number of vehicles on the road, many of which run on fossil fuels, has significantly contributed to air pollution, climate change, and the depletion of natural resources. As cities continue to grow, the challenge of balancing transportation needs with environmental sustainability has become more urgent. In response, there has been a global push to shift toward more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transportation systems.

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  Cathars and Huguenots The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Carcassonne today is the capital of the Aude department in the Occitanie region of southwestern France, about 58 miles from Toulouse. This land is also home to several legends and local traditions. When the earth is drenched by heavy storms, the crumbling red soil drifts into the River Aude, staining the water with crimson. This beautiful, yet haunting phenomenon, which the locals call the “blood of the Cathars,” is a symbolic reminder of the blood shed by these “heretics” at the hands of the Catholic Church. Despite the controversial events, and their supposed heresy, it seemed that the fall of the Cathars brought an everlasting curse upon the region. 
  In the 16th century, corruption, debauchery, and the general perversion of ethics were running rampant within the Roman Catholic Church. The public began to grow leery of the crooked church, and soon, they could no longer bite their tongues. Among the church's most vocal opponents was Martin Luther, whose publication of the 95 Theses gave rise to the Protestant movement. This reformed brand of Christianity gradually spread throughout Europe, planting flags across the continent. France was among the first to latch onto the movement, and these new-wave Protestants became known as the “Huguenots.” The exact origins of the Huguenot name is still disputed to this day, but most historians have agreed it is a French and German translation of the Swiss-German term, “eidgenossen,” meaning “oath-fellowship.” The Huguenots mostly resided in the southern regions of France, along with the northern regions of Normandy and Picardy. They shared quite a few similarities with the Protestant Walloons, who lived in what is now Belgium, but the two groups were unique communities. Even so, both groups frequently convened to worship together as refugees.

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  Coaching Sessions Letting Go &...

  Think ThinkAndBloom

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  Sometimes it is difficult to let go in life. Letting go and self-love go hand in hand. When we love ourselves enough, we open to let go. We allow new possibilities to come into our life. We are open to receiving love and guidance. We let ourselves guide by the universe for the next step. 
  In the course, we will be your personal coach. We will guide you in letting go of whatever is holding you back. We will receive guidance from your higher self. In doing this, we allow ourselves to move forward in life. We love ourselves deeply from within. When you love yourself, you cannot help but reflect the love to you. 
  In this course, you will Have a personal coaching sessionLetting goRelease things that are holding you backDeeply in love with yourselfReceive guidance from a higher powerMoving forward in lifeLet love and infinite possibilities come into your lifeAnd much more 
  When you let go, you give room for the new love, new life to come in!

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  Hungarian Made Easy - Beginner -...

  Lingo Wave

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  We broke our new series on learning Hungarian down into different learning stages. Start with the "Lower Beginner" books followed by the "Beginner" and "Upper Beginner" books. Next, progress to the "Intermediate" series, then test and reinforce your knowledge with the "Conversations" series. 
  This audiobook is divided into units.While it provides different learning patterns and accommodates various needs, this audiobook focuses on helping you improve your ability to understand, speak, and memorise Hungarian. 
  In Unit 1 you will hear Hungarian decoded with each syllable spoken very slowly and clearly with repetition. Immediately before each sentence is spoken, you will hear the translation, so you will always understand what is being said. 
  Unit 2 focuses solely on increasing your listening ability, which will improve your abilities to engage in dialogue with a native Hungarian speaker. This chapter requires you to listen very carefully to nuances in the language. 
  By Unit 3 you will already notice progress in your abilities to speak and understand Hungarian. The spoken translation is followed by two repetitions in Hungarian at a completely natural speed. While you are learning to process naturally spoken Hungarian, Units 3 and 4 will help you memorise new vocabulary and full sentences. 
  In Unit 5 you can test yourself on how much you have learned. If you are having difficulties, we suggest you revisit the listening, speaking, or memorisation section of Units 1, 2 3 or 4, according to what you need more help with. 
  Topics covered in this book: 
  1. Asking about family 
  2. Asking about relationship status 
  3. Expressing frequency 
  4. Talking about spare time activities and hobbies 
  5. Using quantifiers/determiners 
  6. Talking about preference 
  7. Talking about abilities 
  8. Talking about location of places 
  9. Describing appearance 
  10. Talking about personality 
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