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  Dynastic Legacy - Rulers and...

  Jun Liu

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  Dynastic Legacy explores the far-reaching influence of three of China’s most remarkable dynasties—the Song, Ming, and Qing—each of which played a pivotal role in shaping Chinese society, governance, innovation, and culture. From the artistic brilliance and technological advances of the Song, to the maritime exploration and architectural wonders of the Ming, to the imperial dominance and eventual collapse of the Qing, this book offers a comprehensive look at how dynastic leadership shaped the trajectory of Chinese history. 
  The Song Dynasty is renowned for ushering in an age of innovation, commerce, and cultural richness. It laid the foundation for modern banking, expanded printing technology, and saw a flourishing of Confucian philosophy and visual arts. The Ming Dynasty, famous for the Forbidden City and the voyages of Zheng He, emphasized stability, infrastructure, and defense—leaving a powerful legacy of order and cultural refinement. The Qing Dynasty, the last imperial dynasty, extended China’s borders to their greatest historical extent and governed through a complex yet effective administrative system—before internal decay and foreign pressure brought about its end. 
  With detailed accounts of key emperors, political shifts, societal structures, and enduring cultural contributions, Dynastic Legacy paints a vivid portrait of the challenges and triumphs that defined imperial rule. This volume offers readers an engaging and educational journey through the dynasties that shaped modern China, highlighting both the brilliance and the burdens of centralized power.

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  Truth: A Brief History of Total...

  Anonimo

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  This is a book about TRUTH—and all the ways we try to avoid it—from the bestselling author of Humans: A Brief History of How We F*cked It All Up.We live in a “post-truth” world, we’re told. But was there ever really a golden age of truth-telling? Or have people been lying, fibbing and just plain bullsh*tting since the beginning of time?Tom Phillips, editor of a leading independent fact-checking organization, deals with this question every day. In Truth, he tells the story of how we humans have spent history lying to each other—and ourselves—about everything from business to politics to plain old geography. Along the way, he chronicles the world’s oldest customer service complaint, the Great Moon Hoax of 1835 and the surprisingly dishonest career of Benjamin Franklin.Sharp, witty and with a clear-eyed view of humanity’s checkered past, Truth reveals why people lie—and how we can cut through the bullsh*t.

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  Exurbia Now - The Battleground...

  David Masciotra

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  The suburbs have become too liberal and diverse for many white American conservatives, so "exurbia"—areas outside the cities and their suburbs—are becoming the staging ground for the radical right extremist insurgency . . . 
   
   
   
  Beyond a fanatical devotion to former president Donald Trump, one of the curious things that united the rank and file of the January 6 insurrectionist mob was that many of them were residents of one of America's fastest growing residential areas: Exurbia. In this brilliant work of political and cultural inquiry, veteran political journalist David Masciotra provides a definitive account of what exurbia is, how it came to be, and how it's transforming American life. Zooming in outside the greater metropolitan area of Chicago—where Masciotra grew up—he shows how exurbia has become a safe space to fly the MAGA flag and romanticize the mores of the pre-civil rights, pre-feminist, pre-gay rights 1950s. 
   
   
   
  But, as Masciotra also shows, reactionary white flight is not the whole story of small-town America. The story often lost is the power and persistence of small-town liberals—people who believe in equality, celebrate diversity, and enroll in movements for justice. Exurbia, as it turns out, is ground zero for the fight over a democracy mightily beleaguered, yet still full of promise, and still worth fighting for.

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  OCME - Life in America's Top...

  Bruce Goldfarb

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  Bruce Goldfarb spent ten years with Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where every sudden or unattended death in the state is scrutinized. 
   
   
   
  Touching on numerous scandals, including Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd and the tragic killing in police custody of Freddie Gray, Goldfarb pulls back the curtain on a pioneer institution in crisis. 
   
   
   
  Medical examiners and the investigators and technicians who support them play vital roles in the justice and public health systems of every American community. During Goldfarb's time with the Maryland OCME, opioid-related deaths contributed to a significant increase in their workload. Faced with a chronic shortage of qualified experts and inadequate funding, their important and fascinating work has become more challenging than most people could ever imagine. 
   
   
   
  The public gets a skewed view of the relationship between police and medical examiners from procedural crime dramas, Bruce Goldfarb writes of his work inside one of America's most storied forensic centers. We aren't on the same team . . . We aren't on any team. The medical examiner’s sole duty is to the deceased person. We speak for the dead.

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  War of Art The: Book summary &...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Steven Pressfield. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  "The War of Art" delves into the struggle faced by artists in their creative endeavors, exploring resistance and the methods to overcome it. It offers insights into motivation, discipline, and the creative process, emphasizing perseverance and dedication. The authors examine psychological barriers that prevent artistic expression, advocating for a disciplined approach to creativity. This book is a guiding light for artists seeking to understand and conquer the internal battles that hinder their creative potential.

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  How to Make People Do What You...

  Christopher Kingler

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  Have you spent most of your life watching the people around you overtake you and always get the better of you, professionally and personally? 
  Has anyone ever taken advantage of you? Do you want to learn how to defend yourself from mental manipulation or do you want to easily learn how to get what you want from people without them knowing? 
  You should know that most of our choices are generated and managed through the application of specific methods of social influence. 
  Also, who doesn't like being able to persuade and manipulate people? 
  This manual provides a cutting-edge distillation of the techniques developed over the centuries by politicians, advertisers, criminals and other masters of their own universe. This will allow you to live a better life, teaching you how to discover deception and protect yourself from outside influences. 
  Here is just a small selection of what you will find in this book: 
  ✔️ All you need to know about the science of sympathy to create a memorable impression. 
  ✔️ How psychological human triggers work and how to exploit them to your advantage. 
  ✔️ Boost your charisma by using strategies that most people are unaware of. 
  ✔️ Create unstoppable self-confidence and empathy skills. 
  ✔️ How to take advantage of body language to appear more confident and stronger. 
  ✔️ Communication techniques with practical exercises, enabling you to use them immediately in real life. 
  ✔️ Develop persuasion and influence to deal with those who resist. 
  ✔️ Turn enemies into friends. 
  You will understand subtle psychological methods to read people, persuade and influence human behaviour. This is the ideal book if you have always wanted to get what you want. You will learn all about how to read people based on their language, their stories and their physical movements.

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