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  So You Want to Work in a Museum?

  Tara Young

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  A One-Stop Guide to Museum Careers  
  People who love art, are fascinated by archaeology, or are history buffs may have considered the idea of working in a museum. But experience as a museum visitor reveals only the public-facing side of the museum, and not its complex, dynamic internal structure. So You Want to Work in A Museum? helps to demystify museums as institutions and to prepare prospective museum staff to explore the field further. 
  After reading this book, readers will be able to:  
  Understand how non-profit museums are governed, funded, and staffed, and how they define and meet their missions.Explore museum divisions and departments and specific roles within them--not just prominent roles like directors and curators, but also less visible ones like registrars, preparators, development officers, conservators, and more. 
  Consider the contemporary function of museums, and how yesterday's cabinets of curiosity have evolved into today's community catalysts. Examine how the contemporary function of museums has affected the types of positions available and the work museum staff do on a daily basis. 
  Look at the skills required for different types of positions, and how readers aspiring to work in those positions can best prepare themselves to land their dream jobs and be successful in them. 
  Understand the benefits and potential challenges of working in a museum, and 
  Access a wealth of resources that will inspire further study of the field, and outline next steps to pursue a museum career.

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  Journey Through the Gray Matter...

  RITA DOIDGE, NORMAN CARTER, Paul...

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  What to Expect:Mysteries Within Our Minds: Delve into the intricacies of the human brain with step-by-step explanations and enlightening insights. This bundle covers everything from understanding neural pathways and brain plasticity to exploring the impact of emotions on cognitive functions. It offers a comprehensive toolkit for parents and educators, featuring detailed diagrams and accessible language.Master Essential Parenting Techniques: Build a nurturing environment for your child's development with expert guidance on essential parenting techniques and strategies.Masterful Techniques and Inspiring Activities: Explore a wealth of brain-boosting activities and developmental techniques designed to ignite your child's curiosity and enhance their skills.Blend Tradition with Innovation: Embrace the rich tradition of child-rearing while leveraging the power of modern neuroscience. Discover advanced techniques, tools, and materials that streamline your parenting efforts, enhance your child's learning experience, and elevate the quality of their developmental journey.From Curious to Confident: Experience the joy of watching your child's cognitive and emotional development thrive with this transformative bundle. Whether you're nurturing a love for learning or supporting emotional resilience, you'll discover inspiration, guidance, and practical advice to help you succeed. 
  Embark on a Journey of Whole-Brain Development. Whether you're a novice parent, experienced caregiver, or educator, this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to success in understanding the brain and fostering whole-brain development in children.

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  Email Etiquette: 7 Easy Steps to...

  Lawrence Finnegan

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  Have you ever struggled with making emails deliver a powerful punch? If you already create punchy emails, you can make them deliver an even mightier blow. From novice to master, this guide has lessons and tips you can begin applying to your life right away. Don’t waste another second feeling your messages are when there’s a potent tool of electronic communication right in your hands. You will become an unstoppable dynamo of multimedia communication once you are through with these 7 EASY STEPS. 
    
  YOU’LL LEARN: 
  ·     What carries over from the days of pen and paper, what is different; how to use the best of both worlds. 
  ·     Controlling your emotions and when to put them into a message; the importance of cooling off and when to stay heated. 
  ·     How to use use friendly, casual emails to practice your skills; closer relationships with your loved ones is one heck of a fringe benefit. 
  ·     Formal, business and professional emails require a little bit extra and a little less; how to communicate like a boss. 
  ·     Tips, tricks, and other time-saving habits of professionals the world over; email is decades old, and time has always been precious. 
  ·     Far from being isolated, remote workers can collaborate like never before; use the tools of the modern age to bridge the gap between distant workers. 
  ·     Beyond office emails, conference calls, and video chats are the whole wide world of digital media. 
  ·     And so much more! 
    
  No other guide is going to break down the whys behind the hows, and the content is designed to be a toolbox, offering solutions to problems and applications of software you may never have thought of. 
  Let’s get started!

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  Assyrian History - The Empire of...

  Kelly Mass

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  Assyria, frequently referred to as the Assyrian Empire, was a Mesopotamian kingdom and empire in the Ancient Near East that lasted from maybe the 25th century BC (in the form of the Assur city-state till its collapse between 612 BC and 605 BC, covering the Early to Middle Bronze Age to the Late Iron Age. 
  The Early Period (which was from about 2500 to 2025 BC), Old Assyrian Empire (2025 to 1378 BC), Middle Assyrian Empire (from 1392 to 934 BC), and Neo-Assyrian Empire (911 to 605 BC) are the 4 periods that comprise the Assyrian Empire. 
  Assyria was a Semitic-speaking kingdom based upon the Tigris River in Upper Mesopotamia, an area that included northern Iraq, northeast Syria, and southeast Turkey, and also fringe parts of northwest Iran in modern-day terms. 
  In this guide, you will all you need to know, according to what has been discovered, about the Assyrian Empire, their history, and their culture.

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  Influence - The Psychology of...

  Robert Cialdini

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  This work provides a concise synthesis of the key insights and analysis from Influence by Robert Cialdini. It is an independent summary, not the original book, and has no affiliation with or endorsement from the original publication. Created for readers who want a clear, thought-provoking overview, it distills the central themes and ideas while preserving the depth and relevance of the work. 
  A classic study of why people say “yes,” this book explores six universal principles of persuasion—reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, and scarcity. It reveals how these psychological triggers shape decisions, often unconsciously, and how they can be used ethically to guide behavior. At once scientific and practical, it equips readers to recognize when they are being influenced, and to apply the same principles responsibly in sales, leadership, and everyday interactions.

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  Secrets of a Suitcase - The...

  Pauline Terreehorst

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  When Pauline Terreehorst bid for a vintage Gucci suitcase at Sotheby's Amsterdam, she had no idea what was inside. The case turned out to be full of fine dresses, furs, and lace, with boxes of postcard albums showing grand castles and churches in Austria, France, England, and Scotland. The curious correspondence revolved around Austrian philanthropist Countess Margarethe Szapary, and her daughter. 
   
   
   
  These unexpected family treasures are a gateway to a lost world: social, cultural, and political life as the Szaparys knew it vanished in twentieth-century Europe's great upheavals. Borders were redrawn, old cities received new names, communities changed loyalties—and Central Europe's cosmopolitan, royalist aristocrats had to decide whether to become Germans under Nazi rule. 
   
   
   
  What did Margarethe choose, when her new neighbor Hermann Goring came knocking with a troubling request? What were the consequences for her and her children? And how did the family's suitcase cross war-torn Europe to end up in Terreehorst's hands decades later?

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