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  Ancient Greece: An Enthralling...

  Enthralling History

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  Do you want to explore the energizing and stunning story of Ancient Greece? This fascinating history will unpack the brilliant people, the astonishing wars, and the enchanting legacy of the ancient Greeks, from the Archaic era through to the Hellenistic period.  
  Exploring ancient Greece’s history is spectacularly inspiring. The Greeks gave us our foundational concepts of geometry, our first astronomical models, the beginnings of modern medicine, and our understanding of democracy. Greek sculptures, paintings, and mosaics captured the human form realistically and movingly – like nothing ever seen before. The ancient Greeks were a powerhouse of all things new! 
  This thoroughly researched and compelling narrative vividly presents an extraordinary insight into ancient Greece. 
  A glimpse of the questions this audiobook will uncover includes:What ancient Greek scientists first proposed that spherical earth rotated around the sun?Why was Socrates forced to drink hemlock poison?Did the ancient Greeks believe a great flood destroyed humankind?When did the Olympic Games begin, and did the athletes really compete in the nude?How did Anaximander predict an earthquake and get the Spartans to evacuate?What happened when the Oracle at Delphi breathed in the fumes from the crevasse?Why did the Bacchiadeae family send assassins to kill Labda’s baby?What brilliant tactics made Sparta a military super-power?Who killed his father and married his mother without realizing who they were?Did Alexander the Great really name a city after his horse?How did Xerxes’ Persian engineers bridge the Hellespont?What catastrophic plague hit Athens in the middle of the Peloponnesian War against Sparta? And much, much more! 
  Get this audiobook now to learn the stories of incredible Ancient Greece!

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  Existentialism: Philosophical...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky, Søren...

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  "Existentialism: Philosophical and Literary Works" is a compelling anthology that delves into the realm of existentialist thought, exploring the profound philosophical and literary works that have shaped this influential movement. From the psychological depths of Fyodor Dostoevsky's "Notes from Underground" to the existential dilemmas of Søren Kierkegaard's "Fear and Trembling," and the introspective reflections of Friedrich Nietzsche's "Ecce Homo," this collection encompasses a wide range of existentialist voices.Through thought-provoking narratives and philosophical musings, the selected works explore fundamental existential themes such as individuality, freedom, authenticity, despair, and the search for meaning in an uncertain world. Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" takes readers on a surreal journey through the absurdity of existence.Spanning across different literary styles and historical periods, these works offer readers an immersive experience into the complexities of existentialism. They challenge conventional norms, question the nature of reality, and invite readers to grapple with existential questions that lie at the core of human existence. "Existentialism: Philosophical and Literary Works" serves as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive understanding of existentialist philosophy and its interplay with literature. It provides a nuanced exploration of existentialism's key ideas through diverse voices, encouraging readers to engage with the philosophical and existential dilemmas that shape our understanding of self, society, and the human condition.Contents:Fyodor Dostoevsky. Notes from UndergroundSoren Kierkegaard. Fear and TremblingSoren Kierkegaard. Philosophical FragmentsSoren Kierkegaard. Sickness Unto DeathFriedrich Nietzsche. Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What One IsRainer Maria Rilke. PoemsFranz Kafka. The Metamorphosis

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  EU Enlargement and European...

  Andreas Kellerhals, Tobias...

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  This publication comprises the contributions presented at the 14th Network Europe Conference held in Stockholm/Sweden, in September 2023. The conference addressed various challenges for the European integration process in light of current global crises, as well as aspects of the EU enlargement perspectives.

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  A Concise History of Florida

  James C. Clark

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  A quick overview of the Sunshine State's fascinating past. 
   
   
    
  In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first set foot on Florida's east coast. The land he discovered was a geographic anomaly so distinctive that one day, centuries later, astronaut Neil Armstrong would say that Florida was the first shape on earth he recognized on his return from a visit to the moon. 
   
   
    
  This unique state has witnessed such momentous events as the 1959 arrival of the first Cuban exiles under Fidel Castro and the 1981 launch of the Columbia—the first space shuttle. Join historian James C. Clark as he chronicles the surprising history of the Sunshine State in this concise and captivating book.

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  The Dunning-Kruger Effect - Why...

  William Rands

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  The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias that leads individuals with limited knowledge or ability in a particular area to overestimate their competence. Named after psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger, who first identified this phenomenon in 1999, the effect reveals a paradox in human cognition: the less people know, the more likely they are to believe they know everything. Conversely, experts in a field tend to underestimate their abilities, assuming that others possess the same level of expertise. This bias is not only fascinating from a psychological standpoint but also carries significant implications for personal, professional, and societal development. 
  At the core of the Dunning-Kruger effect is the misjudgment of one’s capabilities, which stems from a lack of metacognitive awareness—the ability to assess one’s own knowledge and skills accurately. Incompetent individuals, lacking the expertise required to recognize their deficiencies, are unable to discern how little they know. This lack of insight leads them to overestimate their abilities and make decisions based on flawed reasoning. As a result, they may unknowingly engage in behaviors that exacerbate their incompetence, further reinforcing their false sense of expertise. 
  One of the most compelling aspects of the Dunning-Kruger effect is its broad applicability across various fields. From everyday social interactions to high-stakes decision-making in professional environments, this cognitive bias affects people at all levels. In the workplace, for example, leaders with limited knowledge in a specific domain may make decisions that negatively impact their teams, while employees with expertise may remain silent or defer to those who appear more confident. In education, students and teachers alike may fall victim to this effect, with the former believing they fully understand a topic despite limited comprehension, and the latter overestimating their teaching efficacy.

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  Biggest Battles of the Pacific...

  Editors Charles River

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  The waters of the Pacific Ocean – stretching deep blue under the tropical sun, or scourged by typhoons – provided World War II's most far-flung battlefield. Two of the world's premier mid 20th century maritime powers, the United States of American and the Empire of Japan, grappled for supremacy across that vast expanse.  
  	Although not as well-remembered as D-Day or even the attack at Pearl Harbor that preceded it, the Battle of Midway was one of the most unique and important battles fought during World War II. In fact, the turning point in the Pacific theater took place between June 4-7, 1942 as a Japanese fleet moved a sizable fleet intending to occupy Midway Island and draw the American navy near. Instead, American aircraft flying from three aircraft carriers that had been away from Pearl Harbor in December 1941 got a bearing on the Japanese fleet and sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers, permanently crippling Japan’s navy. The Battle of Midway was one of the first major naval battles in history where the enemy fleets never actually saw or came into contact with each other.  
  	By the time the Battle of Midway was over, the defeat was so devastating that it was actually kept secret from all but the highest echelons of the Japanese government. Along with the loss of hundreds of aircraft and over 3,000 men killed, the four Japanese aircraft carriers lost, when compared to America’s one lost carrier, was critical considering America’s huge shipbuilding superiority. However, the Battle of Midway could also have easily turned out differently.

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