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  Hitler's Girl - The British...

  Lauren Young

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  A timely, riveting book that presents for the first time an alternative history of 1930s Britain, revealing how prominent fascist sympathizers nearly succeeded in overturning British democracy—using the past as a road map to navigate the complexities of today’s turn toward authoritarianism. 
  Hitler’s Girl is a groundbreaking history that reveals how, in the 1930s, authoritarianism nearly took hold in Great Britain as it did in Italy and Germany. Drawing on recently declassified intelligence files, Lauren Young details the pervasiveness of Nazi sympathies among the British aristocracy, as significant factions of the upper class methodically pursued an actively pro-German agenda. She reveals how these aristocrats formed a murky Fifth Column to Nazi Germany, which depended on the complacence and complicity of the English to topple its proud and long-standing democratic tradition—and very nearly succeeded. 
  As she highlights the parallels to our similarly treacherous time, Young exposes the involvement of secret organizations like the Right Club, which counted the Duke of Wellington among its influential members; the Cliveden Set, which ran a shadow foreign policy in support of Hitler; and the shocking four-year affair between socialite Unity Mitford and Adolf Hitler. 
  Eye-opening and instructive, Hitler’s Girl re-evaluates 1930s England to help us understand our own vulnerabilities and poses urgent questions we must face to protect our freedom. At what point does complacency become complicity, posing real risk to the democratic norms that we take for granted? Will democracy again succeed—and will it require a similarly cataclysmic event like World War II to ensure its survival? Will we, in our own defining moment, stand up for democratic values—or will we succumb to political extremism? 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Humans: A Brief History of How...

  Anonym

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  Modern humans have come a long way in the seventy thousand years they’ve walked the earth. Art, science, culture, trade—on the evolutionary food chain, we’re true winners. But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, and sometimes—just occasionally—we’ve managed to truly f*ck things up.Weaving together history, science, politics and pop culture, Humans offers a panoramic exploration of humankind in all its glory, or lack thereof. From Lucy, our first ancestor, who fell out of a tree and died, to General Zhou Shou of China, who stored gunpowder in his palace before a lantern festival, to the Austrian army attacking itself one drunken night, to the most spectacular fails of the present day, Humans reveals how even the most mundane mistakes can shift the course of civilization as we know it. Lively, wry and brimming with brilliant insight, this unique compendium offers a fresh take on world history and is one of the most entertaining reads of the year.

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  Suburbs - A Very Short Introduction

  Carl Abbott

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  We live in the suburban era. Well over half of all Americans and two-thirds of Canadians live in suburbs. Tracts of suburban bungalows ring Sydney and Melbourne. Suburban apartments rise on the outskirts of Paris, Prague, Singapore, and Beijing. Nearly everyone has a strong opinion about suburbs. Folks who love dense cities scorn "suburbia," while people who like big yards dislike bustling sidewalks and subways. Social scientists argue whether suburbs are losing their luster or if a supposed back-to-the-city trend is a mirage—a debate that has been exacerbated by uncertainty over the effects of COVID-19. 
   
   
   
  This Very Short Introduction tackles two central questions: What is the history behind a suburbanizing world? What does the suburban trend mean for society, politics, and culture? Two chapters describe the ways that the new technologies of streetcars, trains, automobiles, and internet have allowed the compact cities of Britain and the United States to grow into sprawling metropolitan regions. The following chapters explore the vertical suburbs of Europe and East Asia, improvised or do-it-yourself suburbs in both North America and Latin America, and suburbs as places of employment. The book concludes by exploring criticism and praise of suburbs in popular sociology, fiction, film, and the Americanization of twenty-first-century suburbs around the globe.

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  Tuning the Student Mind - A...

  Molly Beauregard

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  How can we rethink teaching practices to include and engage the whole student? What would student experience look like if we integrated silence and feeling with empirical analysis? Tuning the Student Mind is the story of one teacher's attempt to answer these questions by creating an innovative college course that marries the spiritual and the theoretical, integrating meditation and self-reflection with more conventional academic curriculum. The book follows Molly Beauregard and her students on their intellectual and spiritual journey over the course of a semester in her class, "Consciousness, Creativity, and Identity." Interweaving personal stories, student writing, and Beauregard's responses, along with recommendations for further reading and a research appendix, it makes the case for the transformative power of consciousness-centered education. Written in a warm, engaging voice that reflects Beauregard's teaching style, Tuning the Student Mind provides an accessible, step-by-step template for other educators, while inviting readers more broadly to reconnect with the joy of learning in and beyond the classroom.

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  How to Analyze People -...

  Derek North

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  Ever wish you could see through people—know what they’re really thinking, feeling, or hiding behind a smile? 
  Every day, you're surrounded by clues. In conversations. On first dates. At work. During negotiations. 
  And yet—most people miss them. They hear words, but not intentions. They sense tension, but can't explain it. They nod along, but don’t really understand. 
  This audiobook changes that. 
  It gives you the power to analyze people quickly, read body language like a pro, and decode the real motivations behind their behavior—even when they don’t say a word. 
  Whether you're dealing with clients, colleagues, family, or strangers—you’ll start noticing things others completely miss. 
  You’ll discover how to:Understand the core mechanics of human behavior—and what really drives people.Decode micro-expressions and nonverbal cues to tell when someone’s bluffing or holding back.Spot emotional triggers and deal with difficult people without escalating.Apply behavioral psychology in real-life scenarios—from the office to romantic relationships.Recognize patterns in body language across eyes, face, posture, and gestures.Build trust faster using empathy-based communication, not manipulation.Read someone’s personality type and adjust your approach for instant rapport.Tap into your own emotions with clarity—and avoid being hijacked by them.Learn the psychology of habit-forming (and how to break or build new habits for good). 
  You don’t need to be a mind reader. You just need to know what to look for—and how to interpret it.If you're ready to understand people on a whole new level—this is where it starts.

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  ADHD Organization and Cleaning:...

  Laura Bennett

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  **PDF of Book Included** 
  If you've always wanted a clutter-free, organized home but feel overwhelmed by the chaos of ADHD, then keep reading… 
  Are you sick and tired of feeling like your space is constantly out of control? 
  Have you tried countless organizing methods but nothing seems to stick for more than a few days? 
  Do you finally want to say goodbye to the shame and frustration of a messy home and discover a system that actually works for your ADHD brain? 
  If so, then you've come to the right place. 
  You see, creating an organized, clutter-free space doesn't have to be an impossible dream for those with ADHD. 
  Even if you've tried and failed with traditional organizing methods in the past. 
  In fact, it's easier than you think. 
  You can transform your chaotic space into an organized oasis without burning out or feeling overwhelmed. 
  Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover:The 7 ADHD-friendly decluttering techniques that actually workWhy perfectionism is sabotaging your organizing efforts – and how to overcome it5 harmful myths about ADHD and organization that are holding you backHow to save hours each week with simple ADHD-optimized routinesA cool trick used by successful ADHD entrepreneurs to maintain order in their lives and businesses…and much, much more! 
  Take a second to imagine how you'll feel once you're finally in control of your space, and how your family and friends will react when they see your beautifully organized home. 
  And if you have a burning desire to conquer clutter and finally feel in control of your environment, then scroll up and click "add to cart".

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