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As one can surmise from the title, this book discusses the history of Spain; albeit an abbreviated version. Through fourteen chapters, the author weaves a tapestry of Spain's past, from the era of the Iberia Kingdom (302 BC–580 AD), all the way up to the marriage of Alfonso XIII and Princess Ena (31 May 1906).
A Winnipeg Free Press Top Read of 2021 What if David Bowie really was holding the fabric of the universe together? The death of David Bowie in January 2016 was a bad start to a year that got a lot worse: war in Syria, the Zika virus, terrorist attacks in Brussels and Nice, the Brexit vote—and the election of Donald Trump. The end-of-year wraps declared 2016 “the worst … ever.” Four even more troubling years later, the question of our apocalypse had devolved into a tired social media cliché. But when COVID-19 hit, journalist and professor of public policy Andrew Potter started to wonder: what if The End isn’t one big event, but a long series of smaller ones? In On Decline, Potter surveys the current problems and likely future of Western civilization (spoiler: it’s not great). Economic stagnation and the slowing of scientific innovation. Falling birth rates and environmental degradation. The devastating effects of cultural nostalgia and the havoc wreaked by social media on public discourse. Most acutely, the various failures of Western governments in their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. If the legacy of the Enlightenment and its virtues—reason, logic, science, evidence—has run its course, how and why has it happened? And where do we go from here?Show book
Stuck for a speech presentation because of lack of a speech topic idea? Do you want to rock at your college, community, or TED talks? Public Speaking Topic Secrets will help you discover your perfect topic. You'll be able generate topics based on your purpose, whether you want to inform, entertain, persuade, or inspire. You'll discover 70+ pathways to help you find the best speech topic idea that you'd love to present. Stop wasting days and nights thinking of a speech topic... Listen to this book, and get a speech topic in less than one hour!Show book
The Last Empire is a collection of provocative, witty, and eloquent essays by Gore Vidal about all things USA. In more than two dozen essays, Vidal brings his keen intellect, experience, and razor-edged wit to bear on an astonishing range of subjects, offering incisive observations about terrorism, civil liberties, the CIA, Al Gore, and the Clintons—interwoven with a rich tapestry of personal anecdote, critical insight, and historical detail. Erudite, forever curious, argumentative, irascible, and often very funny, Gore writes that the United States is, "a unique society in which we have free enterprise for the poor and socialism for the rich." The Last Empire is a sweeping coda to the still-existing conflicted vision of the American dream—leaving no need to imagine what trenchant barbs Vidal would have uttered concerning the state and level of discourse of American society right now.Show book
What more can pleasure offer us, and how can we transform this pleasure into intentional practice in pursuit of a collective liberatory future? When a society marginalises a people, their humanity is revolutionary in all its hunger and joy. As the queer community worldwide faces rampant transphobia, rising hate crime, and unequal access to support services – all in the context of humanitarian crises, a climate crisis, and a destabilised political landscape – hedonism can play a central role in how we seek to organise as a symbiotic system. When viewed through a queer lens, hedonism undergoes a process of transformation, embodying the power for change and much more. Borrowing from the Ancient Greeks' understanding of love's multiplicity, Roses for Hedone explores queer hedonism not as a momentary phenomenon or indulgence, but rather a transformational route – whether via euphoric raves, inspired art, marching side by side in protest, or sharing simple delights – through which we can learn from our past, connect in the present, and look towards a more fair, hopeful future together.Show book
This book is for Seniors Who Want To learn to use the iPhone 13 Pro Max But Can`t Get Started A Simple Guide for Grandma and Grandpa Many times, Seniors receive the gift of an iPhone but are not shown how to use it. Although the Apple iPhone 13 from Apple is intended to be intuitive, it can still be very difficult for an average user not less a senior to understand how to use it. The iPhone 13 can be a difficult device to use, especially if you are from an older generation and not into technology which can make our granddads, and grandmas have a hard time setting up their new devices without requesting help. Having a book created with this in mind that covers everything seniors need to know about the iPhone 13 to get started is a great asset to have. Which is why this guide is a great book for our older generation who are technically challenged. Seniors should not be denied the opportunity to also enjoy the innovative technology associated with Apple 2021 edition. They should also be able to explore all the features that come with the phone including setting it up, calling, chatting, taking pictures and Facetime calls. This book does a wonderful job of explaining how to use your iPhone from the minute you get it. It can teach the older generation how to send text messages, add new contacts, make emergency calls, listen to their all-time favorite songs, make video calls, sync their data, utilize Siri, and so much more.Show book
Finding Focus in ADHD: Four Guided Meditations Finding Focus in ADHD: Four Guided Meditations is a book written by transcendental arts expert, Deepak Bhosle, that provides people with ADHD four guided meditations to increase focus and attention skills. The meditations are easy to follow and can be done in just a few minutes a day (they range from 5 to 15 minutes). The benefit of guided meditations Meditation is an excellent way to focus and calm the mind. It has many benefits, such as reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep and increasing productivity. While it's easy to get started with meditation on your own, guided meditations can be a great way to increase the effectiveness of your practice. Guided meditations can help you stay focused and connected to your breath, which can make it easier to achieve a state of mindfulness. Gradually increase your practice In this audiobook, we bring you four guided meditations to help improve your focus and attention, designed specifically for people with ADHD. The best way to do this is to start off with a daily practice of the shorter meditations (5 minutes), and gradually over the course of 4-8 weeks, begin a daily practice of the longer meditations (10-15 minutes). We have included some bonus activities in some of the guided meditations, and you will benefit from incorporating these into your daily practice, especially from the 4 weeks+ mark. About Deepak Deepak Bhosle is a life coach with over 5 years of experience helping people achieve their goals and live their best lives. He is also trained in history, with a focus on the transcendental arts of south Asia, and he specialises in how to use theta and gamma rays to boost mood and improve overall well-being.Show book
