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  The Revolutionary Self - Social...

  Lynn Hunt

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  An illuminating exploration of the tensions between self and society in the age of revolutions. 
   
   
   
  The eighteenth century was a time of cultural friction: individuals began to assert greater independence and there was a new emphasis on social equality. In this surprising history, Lynn Hunt examines women's expanding societal roles, such as using tea to facilitate conversation between the sexes in Britain. In France, women also pushed boundaries by becoming artists, and printmakers' satiric takes on the elite gave the lower classes a chance to laugh at the upper classes and imagine the potential of political upheaval. Hunt also explores how promotion in French revolutionary armies was based on men's singular capabilities, rather than noble blood, and how the invention of financial instruments such as life insurance and national debt related to a changing idea of national identity. Wide-ranging and thought-provoking, The Revolutionary Self is a fascinating exploration of the conflict between individualism and the group ties that continues to shape our lives today.

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  Ancient Myths And Nazi...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  A chilling exposé of how one of history’s most infamous regimes distorted the ancient past to engineer a deadly future. 
  In Ancient Myths and Nazi Propaganda, Davis Truman unveils the shocking ways Adolf Hitler and the Nazi elite co-opted classical mythology, archaeology, and pseudo-history to fabricate the myth of Aryan supremacy. Drawing from original documents, Nazi-era publications, and modern scholarship, this groundbreaking work exposes how ancient symbols and legends were weaponized to create a false historical narrative, one that fueled genocide, war, and the darkest chapter of the twentieth century. 
  From misused Greco-Roman iconography to twisted interpretations of Indo-European migration theories, Truman traces the roots of Nazi ideology through a manipulated lens of antiquity. He explores how fabricated “evidence” of ancient Aryan civilization was used to justify racial purity laws, territorial expansion, and the cultural erasure of entire populations. 
  With compelling clarity and academic precision, Ancient Myths and Nazi Propaganda offers a powerful warning: when history is rewritten to serve an ideology, the consequences are catastrophic. 
  Perfect for readers of history, politics, WWII studies, and anyone seeking to understand how ancient and modern myths can be used to manipulate truth and justify atrocity.

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  Stuff Matters - Exploring the...

  Mark Miodownik

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  A New York Times Bestseller 
  An eye-opening adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science 
  Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? Why does any material look and behave the way it does? These are the sorts of questions that Mark Miodownik is constantly asking himself. A globally-renowned materials scientist, Miodownik has spent his life exploring objects as ordinary as an envelope and as unexpected as concrete cloth, uncovering the fascinating secrets that hold together our physical world. 
  In Stuff Matters, Miodownik entertainingly examines the materials he encounters in a typical morning, from the steel in his razor and the graphite in his pencil to the foam in his sneakers and the concrete in a nearby skyscraper. He offers a compendium of the most astounding histories and marvelous scientific breakthroughs in the material world, including: 
  The imprisoned alchemist who saved himself from execution by creating the first European porcelain.The hidden gem of the Milky Way, a planet five times the size of Earth, made entirely of diamond.Graphene, the thinnest, strongest, stiffest material in existence—only a single atom thick—that could be used to make entire buildings sensitive to touch.From the teacup to the jet engine, the silicon chip to the paper clip, the plastic in our appliances to the elastic in our underpants, our lives are overflowing with materials. Full of enthralling tales of the miracles of engineering that permeate our lives, Stuff Matters will make you see stuff in a whole new way.

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  The Republic

  Plato

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  One of the most influential philosophical works ever written, exploring justice, knowledge, and the foundations of an ideal society.
  
  Discover "The Republic" by Plato, the monumental classic that has shaped philosophy, politics, ethics, and education for more than two thousand years. Presented as a series of engaging dialogues, this enduring masterpiece invites readers to examine the nature of justice, the purpose of government, and the pursuit of wisdom.
  
  Through the voice of Socrates and his companions, Plato explores profound questions about morality, truth, leadership, education, the human soul, and the structure of the ideal state. Among its many enduring ideas are the famous Allegory of the Cave and insightful discussions on virtue, knowledge, and the responsibilities of rulers. Combining logical reasoning with timeless storytelling, The Republic challenges readers to think deeply about society and humanity without losing its philosophical richness.
  
  Written around the 4th century BCE, "The Republic" is widely regarded as one of the foundational texts of Western philosophy. Its influence extends across political theory, ethics, law, education, and literature, inspiring generations of philosophers, scholars, leaders, and students around the world.
  
  Perfect for readers interested in philosophy, political science, ethics, history, classical literature, and intellectual history, this timeless work offers an essential introduction to some of humanity's greatest ideas.
  
  Explore one of history's greatest works of philosophy. Add "The Republic" to your Kindle library today and discover a classic that continues to inspire critical thinking, meaningful discussion, and the pursuit of wisdom.

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  Emotional Intelligence & Social...

  Nathan Soren

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  Stop overanalyzing. Start operating. 
  Are you tired of workplace stress leaving you burnt out? 
  Do you spend your commute replaying every word of a meeting, paralyzed by "what-ifs"? 
  If you’ve ever felt like your sharp mind freezes the moment a social curveball comes your way, you don't have a "personality flaw." You just haven't been given the right operating system. 
  In this book, Nathan Soren—a Corporate HR veteran and self-described "recovering overthinker"—strips away the academic fluff to give you a high-impact, 30-day roadmap. Nathan has spent over a decade in the room where the big decisions happen, witnessing firsthand why some careers skyrocket while others stall. The secret isn't IQ; it's Emotional Agility. 
  This isn't a textbook; it’s a toolkit. Inside, you’ll discover:The 90-Second Rule: A physiological "kill switch" for overthinking and emotional hijacks.Emergency Social Scripts: Word-for-word lines to navigate high-stakes meetings and awkward silences when your mind goes blank.Social Battery Management: How to show up with presence without draining your energy to zero.The 30-Day Roadmap: Daily micro-habits that rewire your nervous system for confidence, even if you’re a lifelong introvert.Conflict with Poise: Expert methods to handle workplace friction without losing your cool (or your sleep). 
  Forget the grand self-help theories. Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or a leader looking to sharpen your edge, this book provides the mechanical tools to bridge the gap between who you are and how you show up. 
  Ready to turn your social anxiety into your greatest competitive advantage? Let’s get to work.

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  Where India Goes

  Diane Coffey, Dean Spears

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  Around the world, people live healthier lives than in centuries past, in part because latrines keep faecal germs away from growing babies. India is an exception. Most Indians do not use toilets or latrines, and so infants in India are more likely to die than in neighbouring poorer countries. Children in India are more likely to be stunted than children in sub-Saharan Africa. Where India Goes demonstrates that open defecation in India is not the result of poverty but a direct consequence of the caste system, untouchability and ritual purity. Coffey and Spears tell an unsanitized story of an unsanitary subject, with characters spanning the worlds of mothers and babies living in villages to local government implementers, senior government policymakers and international development professionals. They write of increased funding and ever more unused latrines. Where India Goes is an important and timely book that calls for the annihilation of caste and attendant prejudices, and a fundamental shift in policy perspectives to effect a crucial, much overdue change. ©HarperCollins India 2018

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