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  Illiberal Europe - Eastern...

  Leon Marc

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  Eighteen years have passed since ten countries from Central & Eastern Europe joined the European Union and more than three decades since the Berlin Wall was torn down in 1989 - but ignorance about what is popularly still called Eastern Europe is as widespread as ever. Slovenia still gets mixed up with Slovakia, the Slavs remain a mystery in a Europe apparently dominated by Romanic and Germanic nations and a country like the Czech Republic is labelled as Eastern European, although one needs to travel west to get from Vienna to Prague. 
   
  First published in 2009 under the title What's so eastern about Eastern Europe?, this book is much more than a revised and updated version of the first edition. Its presentation of the political and cultural history of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, written in an accessible language is now complemented with recent developments in the region. The new edition digs into the reasons behind the illiberal turn in Poland, Hungary and elsewhere, putting the alleged democratic backslide into the wider context of European populism. Leon Marc offers a new and fresh perspective in explaining the roots of populism and social conservativism in the region, which the book sees in a mixture of historical factors, economic conditions, the heavy burden of Communist legacy, as well as a reaction to contemporary social developments in the West. Drawing on a wide range of literature, the book calls for more sensibility to these underlying causes, critical examination of the true European values, and for a coalition of defenders of Humanism and Judeo-Christian tradition as key pillars of its identity, in order to save Europe and its liberal democracy. 
   
  This updated and expanded edition contains a brand new chapter bringing this book up to date with recent events, including Covid-19 and the Ukrainian conflict. 
   
  'Comprehensively and concisely, Leon Marc's book presents readers with vital insights into the different dimensions of our common European history and culture' - Professor Dr Jaap W. de Zwaan, Director of the Netherlands Institute of International Relations

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  Improve Your Thoughts - A...

  Michael Shiva

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  Have you ever wondered how to improve your thought processes? Do you ever wish you were a better learner, had sharper reasoning skills, or could think outside the box? Fortunately, you can tremendously improve your thought processes with a few simple techniques and tips. Tune into this engaging talk to learn how to become the best thinker you can be so that you can innovate quicker, analyze more deeply, and make better, efficient decisions. 
  If so, this audiobook is for you. You will learn what makes a thought process efficient and see how to improve your thought process. This audiobook will also provide suggestions on improving your thought processes using cognitive techniques, such as mental search engines and mind maps. It is written for those who are interested in learning about how the brain functions and how to improve thought processes. 
  In addition, this audiobook will show you how to change your mindset to maximize the time you spend thinking about the topic of your choice. With a more productive mindset, finding the information you need becomes much easier, making decisions grounded in reality instead of fantasy. Better yet, you will not waste time overthinking or procrastinating because you will have a better sense of what needs to be done when it needs to be done, and how it should be done. 
  This audiobook is intended to be used as both a reference resource and a motivation tool. If you find that this book motivates you to alter your thought processes, then you can use this book as a reference. If, on the other hand, this book provides you with the skills and knowledge to alter your thought processes, then you can use this book as a reference. 
  This audiobook is essential in improving your thinking capacity since it can help you learn how to become a more efficient thinker. Moreover, it helps to enhance thought processes because it shows the reader how to develop their thinking skills.

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  Write It Right: A Little...

  Ambrose Bierce

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  Step into the sharp and satirical mind of Ambrose Bierce with Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults — a witty, incisive guide to the art of clear and correct writing. 
  First published in 1909, this compact yet powerful manual exposes the most common blunders of language and style, offering Bierce’s signature blend of precision, humor, and biting critique. From misused words and illogical phrases to lazy constructions and pompous diction, Bierce spares no one in his mission to defend the integrity of English prose. 
  Narrated by Donavan Price, this audiobook captures the acerbic wit and intellectual rigor that made Bierce one of America’s great literary critics. Write It Right remains as relevant — and as entertaining — as ever, a must-listen for writers, editors, and lovers of language who believe that words, used well, truly matter.

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  History of Marathas EP06 - Visit...

  Vikrant Pande

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  'I did not come here just to receive the royal honour. My son is a panch hazari Mansabdar under the Badshah. He can be made to stand wherever the Badshah wishes him to. But I am not a servant of the Badshah! I am a Raja in my own right!'
  The three of them returned, unable to convince Shivaji. They explained the situation to the Badshah when Ram Singh said, 'Alijah! It seems the hot Agra weather has not suited Raje. Please pardon him. He will present himself soon.'
  'I can understand his feelings,' said Aurangzeb.
  'Ram Singh, please sprinkle my special gulab jal on him to cool him down. Please request him to come back. We will then talk.'

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  Origin of the Nephilim in...

  Faruq Zamani

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  The Anunnaki in the Epic of Gilgamesh compared to the Nephilim Flood Narrative? 
  Scholars have long debated whether the Anunnaki in the Epic of Gilgamesh is the same beings as the Nephilim of Genesis 6. there is a direct connection between these two groups of entities which sheds light on this critical question. One of the biggest problems with interpreting certain parts of ancient texts, such as the Book of Genesis, and other writings, can be traced back to an almost fanatical obsession. Many have treated all such writings as purely historical documents rather than trying to understand them within their proper cultural context. We run into all kinds of challenges because we deal with stories initially intended to be read or listened to for entertainment or some religious significance rather than for their scientific or historical accuracy. This does not mean that these narratives have no value in terms of what they can teach us about ancient societies but means that scholars need to approach them from different perspectives if they wish to make any progress when it comes time for interpretation. 
  Was Noah’s flood an actual event? 
  “The Epic of Gilgamesh,” written in ancient Akkadian and Babylonian, is an epic poem discovered on 12 clay tablets. It tells the story of Gilgamesh, a demigod king who seeks to find immortality after being grieved by the death of his companion Enkidu. The hero travels across the world and meets Utnapishtim, the survivor of a great flood sent by the gods to destroy humankind. After hearing about Utnapishtim’s story and lessons, Gilgamesh returns home to his city empty-handed.

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  Big Words for Young Readers:...

  Heidi Anne Mesmer

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  Phonics instruction shouldn't end when students can decode short words. From an early age, they also need to be able to decode "big words"-words with multiple syllables (sound units) and morphemes (meaning units)-to read proficiently. The key is to teach them systematically and explicitly, in developmentally appropriate ways. That's where this audiobook comes in. Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer shares essential background on how language "works," provides a K-5 scope and sequence to guide practice, and offers abundant research-backed strategies that teachers can put into action immediately.

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