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  History of Czechoslovakia -...

  HISTORY FOREVER

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  ★ Do you want to discover the History of Czechoslovakia? ★ 
  If your answer is yes, get this book now! 
  ★ BUY THIS BOOK NOW AND DISCOVER MORE ABUOT Czechoslovakia TODAY! ★ 
  In this book you will discover; 
  ·       History of the Bohemia, Slovakia & Czechia 
  ·       The Habsburg Rule 
  ·       The 30-year war 
  ·       Time of Darkness 
  ·       The Seven Years War 1756-1763 
  ·       The Second World War 
  ·       Czechoslovakia after WW2 
  ·       History of Prague 
  ·       Travel Guide to Prague 
  ·       Czech Republic’s UNESCO World Heritage 
  ·       Real Name of Czech Republic 
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  The Reformation 1495-1553 - The...

  Martin Luther, Phillip...

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  Martin Luther and John Calvin are household names, where people have little knowledge of them besides their vast impact on Christian thought and culture. It is surprising how closely their language and concerns reflect modern times.  
  Martin Luther was a rabble-rousing man of the people, filled with invective and the emotional force of connecting with humanity rather than culture or wealth.  
  John Calvin’s sardonic sense of humour permeates a constant barrage of mythbusting that would do a modern-day fact checker proud. 
  Three less well-known writers round out the collection. Zwingli, Melancthon and Savonarola all preach with a force befitting true Christians fighting against the vast powers of a Catholic church that was the most powerful entity in Europe, and had consolidated a wide range of practices that broke the people away from an experience of divinity. 
  Savonarola speaks with the voice of a travelling preacher, a man of the people whose voice matched that of Eugene Debs. Zwingli spoke with a proud nationalism and pride that was wounded by the use of foreign armies, when the land could provide for all its citizens if managed correctly. Melancthon is an academic, providing a point-by-point deconstruction of the Pope’s claimed powers in ways that were irrefutable even for the Jesuit strains that held the Catholic Church’s intellectual force. 
  Just as with the liberation fighters, socialists, and anarchists of previous volumes, these historical figures lived under great threat, attacking vast forces with little more than courage and the certainty of their beliefs. They stand as the bridge over the cultural change between the middle ages and the renaissance.

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  Fiasco - The Battle for Boston

  Leon Neyfakh

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  The story of the movement to desegregate Boston’s public schools through busing—and the backlash that followed. 
   
  In 1974, a federal judge ruled that Boston’s public schools were unconstitutionally segregated. The solution? A controversial experiment in desegregation known as “busing,” which would take children from majority-white schools and bus them to predominantly Black schools, and vice versa. What followed was a year of upheaval, violence, and fierce protests, as Boston became a battleground for the heated national debate over school integration and racism in the North. 
   
  In this dramatic audiobook full of surprising twists and fascinating characters, journalist Leon Neyfakh (co-creator of the podcasts Slow Burn and Fiasco) unpacks the history of busing in Boston and brings to life the human stories behind the headlines by talking to the people who saw what happened with their own eyes. Combining historical analysis with firsthand accounts, Fiasco explores not only the impact of busing in Boston, but the larger questions about race, politics, and the struggle for equal education that continue to reverberate in America half a century later. 
   
  For a list of books, articles, and documentaries used to research Fiasco: The Battle for Boston, please visit bit.ly/fiascoboston. 
   
  Fiasco: The Battle for Boston was hosted and produced by Leon Neyfakh for Prologue Projects. The executive producer was Andrew Parsons, with reporting and production by Sam Graham-Felsen, Madeline Kaplan, Ula Kulpa, and Soraya Shockley.

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  The Science of Racism -...

  Keon West

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  In this frank, funny, and meticulous book, a leading social scientist lays out the striking facts we know about racism, how we have uncovered them, and how we can start to fix them 
    
  Studies and surveys show, time and again, that about 50 percent of people believe that racism is no longer an issue today. The other half would disagree—vehemently. And much of the writing on the subject of race and racism is equally divisive, in large part because so much of it is based on opinion and personal experience. It’s not grounded in empiricism. It’s not science. 
    
  In The Science of Racism, social psychologist Keon West corrects that idea, moving this urgent conversation beyond anecdote and polemic in search of conclusive answers and solutions. Starting with a fascinating look at experiments around race in hiring, Dr. West brilliantly and methodically walks readers through our comprehensive understanding of this controversial topic. He looks at how racism impacts every stage and all facets of life, from birth to death, in education, work and business, friendships and relationships, police and the justice system, and healthcare. He also looks at the challenges around studying these questions and the ways we can uncover the truth, and then where we go from here: why unconscious bias training can actually make things worse, and what systems and techniques can lead us to a more equitable future. 
    
  “Illuminating, surprising, unnerving, moving ... and, sadly, utterly necessary for this time in history.”—Sathnam Sanghera, international bestselling author of Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain

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  The Rise of Nazi Germany - How...

  Sage Winters

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  The rise of Nazi Germany is a tale deeply rooted in the tumultuous conditions following World War I, when Germany was thrust into a period of economic collapse, social disarray, and political chaos. The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, aimed to punish Germany for its role in the war, imposing harsh reparations and territorial losses that humiliated the nation. This punitive treaty left the German people feeling betrayed, their economy in ruins, and their national pride shattered. The Weimar Republic, established in 1919, was meant to provide a democratic alternative, but it struggled from the outset. Political extremism, rampant inflation, and unemployment crippled the fledgling democracy, leaving it vulnerable to authoritarian ideologies. 
    
  Amid this backdrop of suffering and instability, Adolf Hitler emerged as a figure who would exploit the widespread discontent. Born in Austria in 1889, Hitler’s early life was marked by struggle and obscurity. He moved to Munich in the early 1910s, where he became involved in nationalist politics. His service in World War I, where he was wounded, further shaped his worldview, and he developed a deep sense of resentment toward the Treaty of Versailles, which he believed had unfairly punished Germany. Hitler’s fervent nationalism, combined with a distorted racial ideology, began to form the core of his future political movement. 
    
  In the early 1920s, Hitler joined the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), a small but growing political group. His powerful oratory skills and intense charisma quickly made him the party’s leader. Hitler’s ability to tap into the frustration and fear of the German people gave him a platform to spread his ideas of racial superiority, anti-Semitism, and militaristic expansion. His rise coincided with the economic devastation caused by the Great Depression, which further destabilized Germany and provided fertile ground for Nazi propaganda.

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  How To Stop Being A Narcissist -...

  Jamie Williams

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  If you feel like you are stuck with narcissistic behaviors for the rest of your life. Think again... 
  Because while no single book or even therapy session for that matter can completely remove all poisonous habits, this book will show you specific steps to lessen the extreme harshness of your self-loving personality traits. 
  Decreasing narcissism in people has been done countless times before and there is scientific evidence showing anyone who is willing to put in the work can create new healthy habits. 
  Some of your past relationships may never be restored but your future relationships can absolutely go the way you want. 
  While you may feel alone for having a narcissistic personality disorder or just narcissistic tendencies... 
  About 1 in every 16 people (6.2%) of the population has it too. 
  Here's just a fraction of what you'll discover inside this book:The different types of narcissism along the narcissistic spectrumLearning to fully engage in experiences with mindfulness techniquesDaily practice exercises of gratitude that will let you have an attractive personalityHealing relationships through self-compassion by focusing outwards instead of inwardsManaging narcissism through cognitive behavioral therapyDiscovery of trauma and healing childhood woundsAnd much, much more... 
  This is not a 400 page book that you need a psychology degree to understand. Written in plain English and free from professional jargon. Every piece of psychological terminology is clearly defined inside.

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