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  Urban Planning - Designing the...

  Lyric Vale

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  Cities are living, breathing organisms that reflect humanity's most ambitious dreams and most pressing challenges. More than mere collections of buildings and infrastructure, they are complex ecosystems where social, economic, technological, and environmental dynamics interweave to create the spaces where human life unfolds. This comprehensive exploration—encompassing City Planning, the Evolution of Urban Planning, and Urban Design—offers a deep dive into the art and science of crafting urban environments that are not just functional, but transformative, sustainable, and responsive to the ever-changing needs of human communities. 
  The narrative of urban development is fundamentally a story of human adaptation, innovation, and collective imagination. From ancient civilizations' first planned settlements to today's smart, technologically integrated metropolises, urban planning represents a continuous dialogue between human potential and environmental constraints. By examining the historical trajectories, contemporary challenges, and future possibilities of urban design, this book illuminates the intricate processes that shape our collective living spaces. Readers will journey through the strategic thinking, technological innovations, social considerations, and visionary approaches that transform abstract concepts into tangible urban landscapes—revealing how thoughtful planning can address critical issues like sustainability, social equity, technological integration, and quality of life in an increasingly urbanized world.

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  Dealing with Stress: The 'Mind...

  Dr. Rebecca Williams

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  Stress is a problem for many people. This practical book was written by a GP who developed her approach for dealing with stress to help her patients and felt it could help a wider audience. It was first available in 2014 but the latest version was released in 2024. The book is designed to encourage you (the reader) to reflect on what is causing stress in your life, how this stress is affecting you and on what you can change in your situation, and in yourself, to help you make life feel less stressful. There is plenty of space for you to jot down your thoughts. 
  The introduction includes a definition of the word 'stress', and is followed by a description of the Acute Stress Reaction. You are then asked to consider whether there are aspects of your life that you can change and if so, to focus your energy on bringing about these changes. From then on, the book focuses on how stress can affect you: your mind, your body and your spirit. You may recognise some of the thoughts, physical symptoms and feelings described. There is also a section on unhealthy coping behaviours, prompting personal reflection. It goes on to give practical advice to help life become less stressful for you. This advice focuses on helping you to control your mind and any anxious thoughts, and also on ways to look after your body and to restore your spirit. 
  It is hoped that through the process of reading this book, and reflecting as you go, you will gain a greater understanding of yourself and the way you respond to stressful situations and events. The book provides a handy reference tool which you can personalise by annotation and also by highlighting areas which are particularly useful. Through this process you will become more empowered to make changes which will hopefully make your life more manageable and enjoyable.

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  Women of Ancient Greece -...

  Layla Gupta

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  The ancient Greeks created a rich tapestry of gods and goddesses that embodied the complexities of the human experience, and among them, the divine feminine figures stood out as powerful symbols of strength, wisdom, love, and conflict. The goddesses of ancient Greece were not merely passive figures but rather active forces that shaped both the natural world and the lives of mortals. Their stories reveal a deep understanding of the roles and expectations of women, as well as the power dynamics that governed ancient Greek society. 
  Among the most prominent of these divine figures was Athena, the goddess of wisdom, warfare, and craft. Athena was a paradoxical figure, blending intelligence with martial prowess. As the patron goddess of Athens, she embodied the city's values of logic, strategy, and civic duty. Her virginity, a defining characteristic, symbolized purity and independence, and her role as a warrior was unique in that it was based on strategic thinking rather than physical aggression. Athena's guidance was sought not just in matters of war but also in philosophy and the arts, making her one of the most revered figures in the pantheon. 
  In stark contrast to Athena's intellectual and strategic prowess, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty, and desire, represented the compelling and often uncontrollable forces of attraction. Aphrodite's influence was not confined to the physical realm; she also governed the emotional and relational dynamics of gods and mortals alike. Her beauty and charm were legendary, capable of inciting both creation and destruction. Through her, the Greeks understood love not just as a harmonious union but also as a force that could disrupt order, as seen in the myth of her involvement in the Trojan War. Aphrodite’s power was as much about seduction as it was about the more fragile human emotions, teaching that love could be both transcendent and tumultuous.

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  Beyond Proportionality -...

  Thane Rosenbaum

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  Imagine a war without battlefields. There are no uniforms. Civilians and combatants are indistinguishable. Homes, schools, hospitals, and religious buildings are used as command and communication centers, and for the warehousing of weapons. Apartment rooftops are launching pads; the civilians who live inside . . . human shields. There are over 300 miles of reinforced tunnels, all outfitted with weapons and passageways for terrorists to take hostages and travel freely. 
   
   
   
  Beyond Proportionality examines Israel's battles against Hamas and Hezbollah under the laws of war and concludes that its wartime conduct was based on military necessity and fought justly. The targets are terrorists, weapons, and tunnels—not civilians. Israel relies upon verifiable intelligence, deploys precise weapons, and endangers its own soldiers in order to minimize civilian death. 
   
   
   
  The bombings over Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Dresden, and the urban warfare in Iraq and Afghanistan, produced large numbers of civilian dead that were not considered acts of genocide; the war in Gaza was no different.

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  History of Africa for Kids: A...

  Captivating History

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  Three manuscripts in one audiobook:African History for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the History of AfricaAncient Africa for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Ancient African Civilizations, Empires, and HistoryMedieval Africa for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Mansa Musa, the Mali Empire, and other African Civilizations of the Middle Ages 
  In the first part of this audiobook, you will learn about:Ancient Egypt’s incredible inventions, pharaohs, and architecture.The Egyptians weren’t the only African nation to build pyramids. Find out what other African civilizations built more pyramids in one town than there were in the whole of Egypt!The introduction of Christianity and Islam and how they impacted tribal religions.How a huge monument was dismantled and taken to Rome for seventy years before being returned to its original site.Things are looking up! What the future holds for Africa. 
  In the second part of this audiobook, you will discover:Where is the Land of the Bow?Why did the Egyptians make mummies?How many war elephants did Hannibal have?What civilization conquered Egypt?What is the legend of King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, and their son?Where exactly was ancient Ghana? 
  In the third part of this audiobook, you will discover:Was Mansa Musa I really the wealthiest person in world history?Why wasn’t the Ghana Empire close to modern Ghana?How did Islam come to Africa?Are any of the medieval empires still here today?How did the African kingdoms react to the slave trade?Who was the most famous African leader during the Middle Ages?And much, much more! 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the history of Africa!

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  Roman History Compact & Easy to...

  Roman Grapengeter

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  Starting from the two iconic dates of 753 BC (according to legend, the founding of Rome) and 476 AD (the deposition of the last Western Roman emperor Romulus Augustulus), the history of the Roman Empire spans more than 1200 years. This was not only a long period of time, but also an eventful one - after all, the inhabitants of the city on the Tiber River conquered an empire that, at its greatest expansion in 116 AD, encompassed most of Europe as well as parts of North Africa and Asia Minor.
  It would not be difficult to fill hundreds of pages with names and dates from the history of the Roman Empire, and of course such comprehensive accounts already exist.
  But don't worry, that's not what awaits you here. This book will give you an entertaining introduction to the history of the Roman Empire. You will find here only the information you need to understand why the 1200-year development took place as the sources tell us. And because incontrovertible facts are often sparser than one would expect or wish, you will also learn what we don't know (anymore) today and why that is so.

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