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  How You Learn Is How You Live -...

  David A. Kolb, Kay Peterson

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  This book takes a systematic approach to learning that has been long revered in the education field (approximately 75,000 educators take the Kolb Learning Style Inventory each year) and makes it accessible to any reader who wants to be a lifelong learner. 
   
   
  Being a lifelong learner is one of the secrets to happiness, success, and personal fulfillment. This book awakens and enhances the power of learning that lies within us. David Kolb originated the concept of Experiential Learning-a systematic approach to understanding how we learn-and in this book he and Kay Peterson take what has up until now been a powerful professional development tool and make it accessible to a popular audience. 
   
  Peterson and Kolb offer deep, research-based insights into how we learn, what Kolb calls the Experiential Learning Cycle. Then they identify nine specific learning styles and guide you in identifying your dominant style. This will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses as a learner, but they emphasize that flexibility is the key to lifelong learning. So they suggest ways you can expand your repertoire of learning styles. This book is an eye-opening read for anyone who wants to continue to grow and meet life challenges in a transformative way.

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  Caribbean Peoples - Life on the...

  Rolf Hedger

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  This book bundle explores the rich histories, cultures, and legacies of the Arawak Empire, the Carib Civilization, and the Taíno Civilization—three powerful societies that thrived in the Caribbean before European contact. These island peoples developed unique traditions, navigational expertise, and complex social structures that shaped the region for centuries.   
  Discover the Arawak Empire, a widespread network of indigenous communities known for their seafaring skills, agricultural advancements, and peaceful ways of life. Learn how they built extensive trade routes across the Caribbean and influenced neighboring cultures with their pottery, farming techniques, and spiritual beliefs.   
  Unravel the story of the Carib Civilization, a fierce and resilient maritime society that commanded respect through their warrior culture and dominance of the Lesser Antilles. Skilled navigators and hunters, the Caribs played a crucial role in shaping the power dynamics of the region, resisting foreign influence for generations.   
  Explore the world of the Taíno Civilization, the first indigenous people encountered by Christopher Columbus. Renowned for their sophisticated villages, intricate petroglyphs, and contributions to modern Caribbean culture, the Taíno left a lasting impact on language, cuisine, and folklore, despite facing immense challenges from European colonization.   
  From vast trade networks to legendary resistance, these Caribbean civilizations played a vital role in shaping the history of the Americas. This book is perfect for history enthusiasts eager to uncover the vibrant cultures that once flourished across the islands.

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  The Great Irish Famine

  Cathal Poirteir

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  This is the most wide-ranging series of essays ever published on the Great Irish Famine, and will prove of lasting interest to the general reader. Leading historians, economists and geographers – from Ireland, Britain and the United States – have assembled the most up-to-date research from a wide spectrum of disciplines including medicine, folklore and literature, to give the fullest account yet of the background and consequences of the Famine. Contributors include Dr Kevin Whelan, Professor Mary Daly, Professor James Donnelly and Professor Cormac Ó Gráda. The Great Irish Famine was the first major series of essays on the Famine published in Ireland for almost fifty years.

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  Agency - The Four Point Plan...

  Ian V. Rowe

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  Every child deserves to know that a path to a successful life exists and that they have the power to follow it. But many never set foot on that path because they grow up hearing the message that systemic forces control their destinies, or that they are at fault for everything that has gone wrong in their lives. 
   
   
   
  Yet this phenomenon is not universal. Some children thrive where others do not. Why? Are there personal behaviors and institutional supports that have proven to make a difference? Agency answers with a loud and clear "yes!" 
   
   
   
  This book describes four pillars that can uplift every young person: family, religion, education, and entrepreneurship. These pillars embody the meaning of freedom, wherein people are motivated to build healthy social structures and shape the outcomes of their lives. 
   
   
   
  For that reason, Ian Rowe calls the four pillars the FREE framework. With this framework, children are empowered to develop agency. 
   
   
   
  In addition to making the case for agency, Rowe shares his personal story coming from an immigrant family. He champions a game plan for creating new agents of agency, promoting the spirit of America's children and showing them the path that will set them FREE.

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  Presence and Pleasure - The Funk...

  Anne Danielsen

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  Winner of the 2007 Irving Lowens Book Award from the Society for American MusicWinner of IASPM's 2007 International Book AwardIn this exploration of the funk groove and its unique sounds, author Anne Danielsen takes an in-depth look at this under-explored genre. Danielsen concentrates on the golden age of funk in the late 1960s and the 1970s, focusing on two of the era's artists who made a substantial impact on the landscape of popular music: James Brown and George Clinton/Parliament. Aiming to understand funk not only as objectified musical meaning but also as lived experience, she begins with the musical events themselves and draws on her experiences as both a fan and a scholar to capture how their particular organization creates the funk listener's pleasure. Danielsen further examines issues surrounding race in the construction and consumption of this music, focusing her study with how white listeners responded to funk in the 1970s, and arguing that African American music has remained a means of catharsis and of dealing with pleasures of the body. Funk's crossover to international success among listeners of pop and rock music affected both the music itself and audiences' understanding of it. Presence and Pleasure shows us how.

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  What Your Favorite Color Says...

  John Harpoon

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  Color is a fundamental part of human experience, shaping emotions, perceptions, and even behavior. From ancient civilizations to modern psychology, color has been studied for its impact on the human mind. Some colors evoke feelings of warmth and excitement, while others create a sense of calm and relaxation. But beyond their immediate effects, colors can also serve as a reflection of personality and identity. The idea that a person’s favorite color reveals something about their character has intrigued psychologists, researchers, and individuals alike. This book explores the fascinating connection between color preferences and human psychology, offering insights into how and why we gravitate toward certain shades.  
  How a person develops a preference for a particular color is influenced by multiple factors, including early childhood experiences, cultural associations, and even genetic predispositions. Some psychologists suggest that color preferences are rooted in personal memories—positive experiences with a specific color may lead to a lasting affinity for it. Additionally, cultural and societal norms play a significant role in shaping perceptions of color. For example, while white represents purity and new beginnings in Western cultures, it is often associated with mourning in parts of Asia. These cultural variations demonstrate that color meanings are not universal, but rather deeply ingrained in social contexts.  
  Despite these external influences, color preferences are also highly personal and can evolve over time. A child who loves bright and playful colors like yellow or orange may later develop an appreciation for more subdued tones such as blue or gray. Life experiences, emotional growth, and shifting priorities contribute to these changes.

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