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  The American Experiment - A...

  Harry Montgomery

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  American democracy did not emerge overnight but was built on centuries of ideas and experiences that shaped political thought and practice. Early influences came from the ancient Greeks, whose experiments with direct democracy in city-states demonstrated that citizens could participate in their government. The ancient model, however, was limited in scope and exclusive in nature, leaving out women, slaves, and non-citizens. These limitations sparked later thinkers to envision a more inclusive system in which all individuals might have a voice. 
  The influence of the Roman Republic was also significant. The Romans developed a system of representative government, incorporating checks and balances that would later be crucial in American political structure. Their ideas of civic duty, legal rights, and the importance of a written code of laws resonated with future leaders who saw the need for a balanced government where power was neither overly concentrated nor arbitrary. The Roman emphasis on civic responsibility established an early link between law and governance that would later inform the formation of the United States. 
  The enlightenment period ignited a profound transformation in political thinking. Philosophers such as John Locke, Montesquieu, and Rousseau wrote about natural rights, the separation of powers, and the social contract. Locke’s advocacy of life, liberty, and property laid the groundwork for the concept that governments exist to serve the people and that their authority is derived from the consent of the governed. Montesquieu’s writings on the separation of governmental power into branches to prevent tyranny became a key element in the design of the American political system. These ideas gained traction among colonial leaders, who saw in them the means to challenge the existing forms of monarchical and aristocratic rule.

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  Money - The Shaper of Civilisation

  Ylia Callan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Money – The Shaper of Civilisation takes listeners on a sweeping journey through the history, power, and future of money. From the ancient days of barter and shells as tokens of exchange, to the dominance of gold and silver, and the revolutionary rise of paper banking systems, this audiobook reveals how money has shaped societies, economies, and even empires. 
  Uncover the hidden forces behind debt, war, and the end of the gold standard, and explore how inflation reshapes our perception of wealth. Step into the digital age with a clear-eyed look at global currencies, the promise and pitfalls of Bitcoin and crypto, and the uncertain but fascinating future of money in an increasingly interconnected world. 
  Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an economics student or simply curious about the forces shaping modern civilisation, this audiobook offers both insight and foresight into humanity’s most powerful invention: money itself.

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  Three Dimensions of Learning -...

  Carolyn Nooks Teague

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  In "Three Dimensions of Learning," Nooks Teague offers a new enlightened approach to learning. It guides readers through the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development of the child from life inside the womb to life in the school and provides tips that can help parents and educators recognize the symptoms that flag hidden disabilities. Hidden disabilities like vision dysfunction and sensory processing disorder can "make or break" a child's propensity to learn. Specific steps, illustrations, checklists, and exercises that parents and educators can use to empower the future of the child are included. Environmental and biological factors are identified with a clear explanation of how things like diet and even water affect the learning process. Strategies presented by Nooks Teague to help children self-regulate their emotions, as well as deal with issues concerning gender confusion, are included in this body of information.

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  Instead We Became Evil - A True...

  Sleiman, Dart Adams

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  A powerful story of struggle, survival, and hope for the future is told by one of Denmark's most successful artists. The violent, compelling debut, co-written with journalist Dart Adams, provides a complex portrait of one man and the various ways in which every social system that was supposed to help him failed him, while also delving into the psychology of immigrant gangs and the young men who fall into them. But ultimately, it's a narrative about tenacity, survival, and optimism for the future. Sleiman was born in Lebanon during the 1982 bombardment and is a Palestinian. His family eventually moved to Denmark, but their new life there was far from perfect. Sleiman was subjected to domestic violence as well as social rejection as a Muslim immigrant. Angry and powerless, he found himself drawn to gang life.Sleiman had dropped out of school and was one of his gang's most feared and revered members as a teenager. He was involved in hundreds of crimes during his peak, but after surviving an attempted assassination, he addressed his demons and permanently abandoned the gang life. Sleiman is now narrating his story in his own words in the hopes of discouraging others from following in his footsteps.

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  Hidden Secrets of Cognitive...

  Tyler Cross

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  Do you have issues with your emotions and behavior patterns? Do you have bad habits that don’t make you improve your current situation? Then you need to keep reading... 
  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an innovative approach to therapy, considered one of the most effective approaches for the treatment of conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, and many more. CBT works around the idea that perturbing symptoms all come from distorted or faulty thoughts, which can be fixed thanks to this kind of therapy. Data show that anxiety and depression get better of the 50-75%. Nowadays, it is one of the most popular methods of treatment. 
  In this audiobook, you’ll discover:Eight transformative CBT practices that will rebuild your psyche IN AN INSTANT for a healthier and more positive outcome. (With these practices you’ll be able to get rid of your emotional and behavioral burdens in just 14 days!)How to use CBT to deal successfully with other conditions such as insomnia, low self-esteem, and anger management.How to aspire to successful goals and create healthy and lasting results with four essential tips.The way to overcome the 10 types of negative thoughts and obtain mental clarity and self-fulfillment. The life-changing cognitive model to break free from past traumas. How to feel IMMEDIATELY better with some expert techniques when you’re experiencing anxiety or emotional triggers. (Discover effective self-regulating tools and start attracting the reality of your dreams NOW!) 
  With this guide, you'll recognize all the cognitive dysfunctions that are causing you distress, and the right formula for immediate relief.  
  So if you want to access the tools only known to leaders in the field, and find total freedom from the past, then you should listen to this audiobook!

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  Spain and the American...

  Editors Charles River

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  The American Revolution is replete with seminal moments that every American learns in school, from the “shot heard ‘round the world” to the Declaration of Independence, but the events that led up to the fighting at Lexington & Concord were borne out of 10 years of division between the British and their American colonies over everything from colonial representation in governments to taxation, the nature of searches, and the quartering of British regulars in private houses. From 1764-1775, a chain of events that included lightning rods like the Townshend Acts led to bloodshed in the form of the Boston Massacre, while the Tea Party became a symbol of nonviolent protest. 
  The political and military nature of the Revolutionary War was just as full of intrigue. While disorganized militias fought the Battles of Lexington & Concord, George Washington would lead the Continental Army in the field while men like Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia and Benjamin Franklin negotiated overseas in France. French forces would play a crucial role at the end of the war, and the Treaty of Paris would conclude the Revolution with one last great surprise. 
  The British surrender at Yorktown marked the end of major operations during the conflict, and many are familiar with the major role the French forces played there, and the extent of France’s participation in general, but few know the extent of other countries’ participation in the American Revolution. Among the other European powers, few had as big an influence in the Americas as Spain, and the Spanish Empire, though declining by the late 18th century, still possessed colonial holdings in the region. In fact, through political intrigue and past military efforts, the Spanish would have a say across much of the future United States during this period, from Florida to New Orleans, and all of it impacted American history over the coming decades after the Revolutionary War ended.

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