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  What They Don't Teach in School...

  Anonyme

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  What are the real skills your kids need for a happy, successful life—beyond the classroom? 
  School teaches facts, tests, and grades. But many kids never learn how to build strong relationships, manage emotions, handle conflict, or develop the mindset that helps them thrive in real life. 
  What They Don’t Teach in School gives you 7 practical, parent-friendly life skills you can start teaching at home—without lectures or constant battles. 
  In this audiobook, you’ll learn how to: 
   • Teach hard work and perseverance so your child follows through, even when it’s difficult 
   • Build a resilient mindset that helps kids bounce back from mistakes and disappointment 
   • Develop respect, empathy, and kindness (even with difficult people) 
   • Improve communication and relationships with family, friends, and teachers 
   • Introduce negotiation and problem-solving so kids can handle conflict calmly 
   • Create healthy habits that support confidence, focus, and emotional balance 
   • Turn everyday moments into life lessons—so your child grows into a capable, independent adult 
  If you want to give your child the tools school often overlooks, this audiobook will help you build them—one skill at a time.

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  Socrates’ Children - An...

  Peter Kreeft

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  Peter Kreeft, esteemed philosophy professor and author of over eighty books, has taught college philosophy for sixty years. Throughout those decades, he yearned for a beginner's philosophy text that was clear, accessible, enjoyable, and exciting (perhaps even funny). Finding none that met those criteria, he eventually decided to write it himself.  In this four-volume series, Kreeft delivers, with his characteristic wit and clarity, an introduction to philosophy via the hundred greatest philosophers of all time. Socrates’ Children examines the big ideas of four major eras―ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary―and immerses the reader in the “great conversation,” the ongoing dialogue among the great thinkers of history, including the most influential philosopher of all: Socrates, the father of Western philosophy.  Volume IV: Contemporary Philosophers surveys the great philosophers of the last two hundred years and observes the splintering of philosophy into a wide array of philosophical enterprises. Some, unhinged from the past, rebel against the very endeavor of philosophy, but others, seeking to revitalize ancient conversations, return to and renew the deepest questions of meaning, happiness, and the human person.

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  Calm Within - Transform Anxiety...

  Nafisa Sekandari

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  In this insightful book, you will discover a transformative journey towards conquering anxiety naturally, without the reliance on medication. With the easy-to-follow 3-Step AIM program, you will be equipped with the proven and effective tools and techniques to reclaim control over your thoughts, emotions, and well-being. Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, a renowned expert in anxiety management, has curated this comprehensive guide based on years of research, experience, and successful outcomes with countless individuals. Drawing from her vast knowledge and understanding of anxiety, she compassionately introduces you to a holistic approach that goes beyond just symptom management.  
  Throughout the book, Dr. Sekandari shares captivating stories of individuals who have triumphed over anxiety using the AIM program. These inspiring accounts demonstrate that you are not alone in your struggles, and with dedication and commitment, a brighter future awaits you too. By following the 3-Step AIM program, you will unlock your inner strength, find solace in self-compassion, and discover an unwavering sense of confidence. The journey towards anxiety independence is not about perfection but about progress and growth. With this book as your guide, you will learn to embrace your vulnerabilities and transform them into sources of strength, ultimately leading to a life of empowerment and contentment.

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  The Good Captain - A Personal...

  R.D. Hooker

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  The veteran soldier, Pentagon advisor and White House staffer recounts his long and distinguished military career in this acclaimed memoir. 
   
  A combat soldier and leader in five wars, R. D. Hooker also served as a White House staff member in four different administrations. He retired in 2010 as the most decorated colonel in the US Army. Beginning with his enlistment at 18 in 1975, this memoir chronicles his experiences in the post-Vietnam Army as a young paratrooper, West Point cadet, and combatant in the many military conflicts which followed.  
   
  Hooker served in Grenada, Somalia. Rwanda, Bosnia, and Kosovo. He played a key role in the response to 9/11 and returned to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. He commanded a paratroop company, battalion and brigade and served in the continental US, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Southwest Asia. When not deployed, he taught at West Point and served in several high-level Pentagon assignments and in the White House in the administrations of George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Donald Trump. 
   
  In The Good Captain, Hooker recounts his storied career with insights and lessons learned through five different conflicts. He also describes each of these campaigns from a strategic and policy perspective informed by his White House and Pentagon experiences as well as years of academic training.

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  The Indonesian Famine of...

  Sarah Willards

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  The conclusion of World War II marked a pivotal turning point in Indonesia’s history. As the Japanese forces surrendered in August 1945, the vacuum left behind in their wake exposed the fragility of colonial and wartime institutions. Indonesia, long under Dutch colonial rule and occupied by Japan since 1942, was suddenly thrust into a state of political and administrative chaos. The power void that followed the Japanese capitulation was quickly filled by nationalist fervor, culminating in the proclamation of Indonesian independence on August 17, 1945. However, the declaration did not result in immediate recognition or control. Instead, the country found itself caught between competing powers and clashing agendas. 
  The collapse of Japanese administrative structures left the newly proclaimed Republic of Indonesia struggling to assert its legitimacy. Republican leaders, including Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, faced the monumental task of organizing a new government while also managing the fallout of war. Meanwhile, Dutch authorities, with Allied support, sought to re-establish their colonial presence. This led to violent confrontations and widespread instability, as various factions—including local militias, former Japanese-trained troops, and returning colonial forces—vied for control over towns, supply routes, and administrative posts. 
  The disintegration of centralized governance had far-reaching consequences. Essential services, including food distribution and public health, were severely disrupted. The chaos was further compounded by a breakdown in communication lines and transportation infrastructure, much of which had been damaged during the war or repurposed by occupying forces. With no clear authority in many regions, local leaders and grassroots organizations were left to manage crises as best they could, often with limited resources and no coordination.

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  A Rare Recording of President...

  President John F. Kennedy

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  President John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 - November 22, 1963), often referred to by his initials JFK, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person to assume the presidency by election and the youngest president at the end of his tenure. Kennedy served at the climax of the Cold War, and the majority of his foreign policy concerned relations with the Soviet Union and Cuba. A Democrat, Kennedy represented Massachusetts in both houses of the U.S. Congress prior to his presidency.

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