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  Philosophy Who Needs It: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Philosophy, Who Needs It, by Ayn Rand.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ayn Rand.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  This thought-provoking book challenges readers to consider the essential role of philosophy in everyday life. Through a collection of compelling essays, the book explores how philosophical ideas influence politics, education, art, and individual decision-making. The text argues that embracing reason and clarity in thinking is crucial for personal and societal progress. It is both a guide for those unfamiliar with philosophy and a powerful reminder for those already engaged in the discipline.

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  Invitation to Sociology - A...

  Peter L. Berger

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  This lucid and lively book, punctuated with witty, incisive examples, is addressed both to the layman who wants to know what sociology is all about and to students and sociologists who are concerned about the larger implications and dimensions of their discipline. Professor Berger places sociology in the humanist tradition and recognizes it as a "peculiarly modern, peculiarly timely form of critical thought." Without underestimating the importance of scientific procedures in sociology, he points out its essential affinity with history and philosophy, and he shows how sociology in this sense can contribute to a fuller awareness of the human world. 
   
   
   
  "Unlike puppets," he notes, "we have the possibility of stopping in our movements, looking up and perceiving the machinery by which we have been moved. In this act lies the first step towards freedom." Professor Berger discusses this consciousness in detail, in relation to one's own biography, to the operations of social institutions, and to the makeup of an individual as a product of this institutions. In each instance, he outlines the major contributions to sociology of such classical sociologists as Weber, Pareto, and Drukheim in Europe; Veblen, Cooley, and Mead in the United States; and some of the most important names in the field today.

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  Searching for Franklin - New...

  Ken McGoogan

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  Two of Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin's expeditions were monumental failures. Yet many still see the Royal Navy man as a heroic figure who sacrificed himself to discover the Northwest Passage. 
   
   
   
  This book interweaves two narratives. The first treats the Royal Navy's Arctic Overland Expedition of 1819, a harbinger-misadventure during which Franklin rejected the advice of Dene and Métis leaders and lost eleven of his twenty-one men. The second discovers a startling new answer to that greatest of Arctic mysteries: what was the root cause of the catastrophe that engulfed Franklin's last expedition? 
   
   
   
  The well-preserved wrecks of Erebus and Terror promise to yield more clues about what cost the lives of the expedition members, some of whom were reduced to cannibalism. Contemporary researchers continue to seek conclusive evidence both underwater and on land. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on his own research and Inuit oral accounts, McGoogan teases out many intriguing aspects of Franklin's expeditions, including the explorer's lethal hubris in ignoring the expert advice of the Dene leader Akaitcho. Franklin disappeared into the Arctic in 1845, yet people remain fascinated with his final doomed voyage: what happened?

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  Ibn Battuta: A short biography -...

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  Ibn Battuta, first Arabic explorer from the middle ages: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  The Völva’s Apprentice - A Norse...

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  I had heard tales of women with secret knowledge and powers, but I never imagined that there would be one standing right in front of me. 
  “You’re a Völva?” the word rolled off my tongue strangely... 
  I only knew faintly what a Völva was. They were said to be strange women with strange powers. Not only could they protect and ward against ill omens, but they could also travel the realms and reach into places untapped by most humans. As such, they were often spoken of in whispers of both reverence and mystery. 
  “Yes, I am. And an old one at that,” she said, getting up from her chair. 
  It seemed so casual as if she was just talking about a mindless chore that she was doing. Like it was nothing special that she had just performed some form of magic right in front of me. 
  For two years, I learned everything I could on runes, protections, herbs, medicines, and anything else that Dagmar deemed necessary. In the few moments I had that were not dedicated to lessons from Dagmar, I would seek out Ivar for his quiet presence. There was just something about being near him that set my mind at ease. 
  All that consumed my thoughts was avengement and how close Ulrik was. Soon he would taste the bitter sting of defeat. 
  In the realms of Norse Mythology, a girl sets out to avenge her village only to meet a powerful teacher on her journey into the abyss of forbidden knowledge.

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  Educating for Happiness - How...

  Brian Gibson

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  Are our schools preparing children for success or well-being? 
  In an age of rising stress, disconnection, and mental health struggles among students, traditional education is no longer enough. Parents, educators, and policymakers are asking urgent questions: What does it mean to thrive in school truly? How do we prepare children not just to perform, but to flourish? 
  Educating for Happiness offers a powerful answer: by integrating the science of positive psychology and the practice of social-emotional learning (SEL) into the heart of our classrooms. 
  In this groundbreaking book, you’ll discover: 
  ·        How happiness, emotional intelligence, and resilience impact academic performance and life outcomes 
  ·        Proven strategies for teaching SEL that foster empathy, self-awareness, and healthier relationships 
  ·        Real-world case studies from classrooms that are already transforming student well-being 
  ·        Practical frameworks for educators, administrators, and parents to build more emotionally intelligent schools 
  ·        The future of education—and why student well-being is its cornerstone 
  Backed by cutting-edge research and years of experience at the intersection of psychology and education, the author makes a clear and urgent case: emotional and mental health are not extras, they are essentials. 
  Are you ready to help reshape the future of education, starting today? 
   Buy Educating for Happiness now and begin your journey toward building schools where every child can flourish.

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