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  Spotlight On Sports: High School...

  Matthew Andrews

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  Learn from award winning professor Matthew Andrews in a set of five One Day University presentations on the cultural significance of sports.The history of sports is also the history of power, politics and progress. From ancient origins to groundbreaking firsts, sometimes sports is history. It has been with us through every historical period—from the indigenous tribes of premodern America, through colonial societies, to the modern era of today. And the study of Sports has become an examination of how women, minorities, and ethnic and religious groups have influenced the American experience and how historical factors, such as gender, ethnicity, race, and religion, provide a more complete understanding of our common identity.

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  Civic Gifts - Voluntarism and...

  Elisabeth S. Clemens

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  In Civic Gifts, Elisabeth S. Clemens takes a singular approach to probing the puzzle that is the United States. How, she asks, did a powerful state develop within an anti-statist political culture? How did a sense of shared nationhood develop despite the linguistic, religious, and ethnic differences among settlers and, eventually, citizens? Clemens reveals that an important piece of the answer to these questions can be found in the unexpected political uses of benevolence and philanthropy, practices of gift-giving and reciprocity that coexisted uneasily with the self-sufficient independence expected of liberal citizens Civic Gifts focuses on the power of gifts not only to mobilize communities throughout US history, but also to create new forms of solidarity among strangers. Clemens makes clear how, from the early Republic through the Second World War, reciprocity was an important tool for eliciting both the commitments and the capacities needed to face natural disasters, economic crises, and unprecedented national challenges. Encompassing a range of endeavors from the mobilized voluntarism of the Civil War, through Community Chests and the Red Cross to the FDR-driven rise of the March of Dimes, Clemens shows how voluntary efforts were repeatedly articulated with government projects.  The legacy of these efforts is a state co-constituted with, as much as constrained by, civil society.

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  UFOs JFK and Elvis -...

  Richard Belzer

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  Just what is it that they don't want you to know about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Area 51, and the mysterious "face" on Mars? In UFOs, JFK, and Elvis, the television actor and legendary statesman of stand-up comedy, Richard Belzer, delivers a witty rant on some of the biggest conspiracies and cover-ups this side of Roswell. With a deft and entertaining combination of satire and in-your-face facts, Belzer challenges his audience to accept the extent of alleged government cover-ups. Finally, one lone "nut" exposes the conspiracy to keep conspiracies a dirty little secret, standing up to the shadowy forces. Just remember: Do not ask on whom The Belz has told—he's told on them.

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  The Crazy Busy Cure - A...

  Zena Everett

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  How we spend our time is one of the greatest indicators of how successful we will be. We achieve our goals when we ruthlessly prioritize tasks and people that are important to us. If we focus our time, energy, and attention on the wrong things, we will never achieve the success or happiness that we aspire to. The problem is that these wrong things, the low value, low impact tasks that distract us from our priorities, are hard to ignore. They scream out at us all day: digital distractions, other people's urgent demand for “five minutes” that's never five minutes, the meetings that you shouldn't be in, the pointless email chains, the reports you write that don't get read. We get a dopamine hit from ticking these tasks off a list. It's got us hooked on crazy busyness. But all we are doing is scratching off a layer of fake work on top of the real, valuable work. The Crazy Busy Cure is full of intensely practical tips to save people from this addiction and become productive again. Jammed with practical productivity solutions to use immediately, it introduces concepts that will help you manage other people's work as well as your own—and that apply to working virtually as well.

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  Modern Europe: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  Europe is home to some of the greatest artists and some of the most brutal wars in world history. 
  Revolutions, reformations, and the Renaissance—it took a lot of movements to turn medieval Europe into what we know today. The world was shaped by Europe’s contributions to art, literature, science, culture, religion, and technology. 
  Not only has Europe been at the forefront of intellectual movements, but it has also been a part of some of the bloodiest wars in history. Despite its period of great rational thought, Europe dabbled rather extensively in the superstitious. Witch hunts spanned across the continent, with men, women, children, and sometimes even redheads being accused of conjuring evil! 
  Europe’s far-reaching impact means European history is inherently connected to the history of the world. It has a fascinating history that spans cultures, beliefs, and languages and includes everything from gruesome wars to groundbreaking inventions. 
  This audiobook offers a complete and simple guide to all the events that shaped modern Europe as it stands today. 
  By listening to this audiobook, you will discover the following:The beginning and impact of the Renaissance and the resulting challenge to the Catholic Church;The role of the Protestant Reformation and the Renaissance in bringing about the Age of Discovery;The dark period of witch hunts and trials that took Europe by storm;The British Agricultural Revolution and the Industrial Revolution and how they pushed the two world wars;The emergence of the world’s first communist state and its fall;The role of influential women throughout Europe who were vital to shaping its history;And much, much more! 
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  On Dreams - Aristotle’s...

  Aristotle, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could decode your dreams to gain clarity, inspiration, and profound insights about your life? 
  In this classic treatise, Aristotle investigates the mysterious realm of dreams, exploring their origins, nature, and significance. Adapted for modern readers, this work merges philosophical curiosity with early scientific thought, guiding you toward a deeper appreciation of how dreams reflect our minds, experiences, and innermost thoughts. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation: 
  - The possible functions and causes of dreaming 
  - Aristotle’s early scientific approach to interpreting dream phenomena 
  - How dreams link to memory, perception, and imagination 
  - Timeless perspectives that resonate with modern psychological studies 
  Imagine tapping into the wisdom of your subconscious for problem-solving, creativity, and personal growth. Aristotle’s analysis offers a unique window into the mind’s nightly theater, providing timeless ideas that remain startlingly relevant. 
  Open the door to the hidden world of your dreams. Get your copy now and begin a fascinating exploration of the mind’s nocturnal narratives.

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