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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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  Entered by the Dragon - Straight...

  Jane Fox

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  Marcus came to this secluded mountain stream to get his head clear, after finding his girlfriend in bed with another man. But his hope for silence is thwarted, when he sees a mysterious, heavily muscled stranger shift his form into a gorgeous golden dragon. Marcus has never been with a man before, but seeing the shifter's transformation sparks a desire in him he cannot fight. But is the stranger's power too much for Marcus' first man-on-man action? Can he play with the fire without getting burned?

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  The Balanced Mind - How to...

  Joe Ilunjo

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  In this Book 2: How to Master Your Heights – Riding the Waves of Positive Emotion, you'll explore the often-overlooked dual nature of positive emotions. Learn to recognize when excitement or optimism can lead to impulsivity or overconfidence, and gain strategies to temper your highs while cultivating sustainable states of serenity, awe, curiosity, and compassion. Harness your joy and enthusiasm strategically to fuel your goals, spark creativity, and deepen your connections, all while staying grounded and humble.  
  "The Balanced Mind" series* offers a holistic approach to emotional intelligence, transforming you from a passenger reacting to your emotions into the skilled captain of your own emotional ship. It’s a lifelong practice that equips you to navigate every wave—positive and negative—with wisdom, courage, and purpose. 
  * The first series titled: The Balanced Mind: Navigating Emotions for Better Decisions 
  (Thank you for choosing my audiobook. If you have any questions, feedback, or if you’d like to request a digital or paperback copy of the book, please feel free to reach out to me at joenduga@gmail.com.)

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  Shrink the City - The 15-Minute...

  Natalie Whittle

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  Cities define the lives of all those who call them home: where we go, how we get there, how we spend our time. But what if we rethink the ways we plan, live in, and move around our cities? What if we didn't need a car to reach the grocery store? What if we could get back the time we would have spent commuting and put it to other uses? 
   
   
   
  In this fascinating, carefully researched and reported book, longtime Financial Times journalist Natalie Whittle investigates the 15-minute city idea—its pros, cons, and its potential to revolutionize modern living. 
   
   
   
  From Paris, Melbourne, and Rotterdam to Charlotte, North Carolina, and Tempe, Arizona, cities worldwide are being guided by the 15-minute city's ideals—with varying results. By looking at these examples, Whittle considers: 
   
   
   
  ● what really happens when a city expands bike lanes and pedestrian areas—and disincentivizes long commutes 
   
   
   
  ● which approaches to building affordable housing are actually effective 
   
   
   
  ● how neighborhoods of varying wealth are affected by 15-minute city policies 
   
   
   
  This timely book serves as a call to reflect on our cities and neighborhoods—and it outfits us with insights on how to make them more sustainable, safe, and welcoming.

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  Germany vs Great Britain in the...

  Editors Charles River

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  One of the most important breakthroughs in military technology associated with World War I, and certainly the one that continues to capture the public imagination, was the use of airplanes, which were a virtual novelty a decade before. While the war quickly ground to a halt in its first few months, the skies above the Western Front became increasingly busy. The great powers had already been acquiring aircraft for potential uses, but given that aerial warfare had never been a major component of any conflict, it’s understandable that few on either side had any idea what the planes were capable of doing. Furthermore, at the start of the war, all sides’ aircraft were ill-equipped for combat mostly because the idea that planes might somehow fight was still a novel one. 
  The Royal Air Force (RAF), Britain's legendary air arm, was born in the skies above the First World War. The British had previously used balloons for spotting and reconnaissance for decades, and in the years leading up to the war, planes started seeing military use. They mostly provided reconnaissance, though experiments were made in using them offensively. During the Boer War of 1899-1902, the British Army used the crews of helium-filled balloons to plot and help target artillery fire. But these were small, tentative steps. The first patent to fit a machine gun to a plane, taken out in 1910, had not yet led to active fighting vehicles, and there was no doctrine, no tactics, and no combat between massed air fleets.  
  The Third Reich's Luftwaffe began World War II with significant advantages over other European air forces, playing a critical role in the German war machine's swift, powerful advance. By war's end, however, the Luftwaffe had been decimated by combat losses and crippled by poor decisions at the highest levels of military decision-making, and it proved unable to challenge Allied air superiority despite a last-minute upsurge in German aircraft production.

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  How to make people do what you...

  Christopher Rothchester

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  How to Make People Do What You Want 
  Do you want to learn how to appeal to people, be happier, healthier, and freer? How to Make People Do What You Want will get you started on that wonderful path. Modern life distracts us from what's really important, causing us to forget who we really are. None of us were born with fears, depression, or nervousness, no, something in our lives along the line pushes us into a downward spiral, careening into problems left and right. 
  The solutions to these problems may be staring us straight in the face, but unless we try, we'll never figure it out and reach our full potential. For some, dealing with people can be very stressful, but it doesn't have to be! The hangups and baggage that weigh us down need to be set aside, we need to become free. 
  Many kind, caring, and intelligent people repel potential friends, employers, and even future spouses because they're not socially perceptive, they don't understand how to attract friends, and they don't understand what impression their words, actions, and behaviors may give to others. 
  This skill is vital to learn because not one of us is an island, we can try to live by ourselves, but we make life so much more rich, easy, joyous, simple, and relaxed when we work together with friends to reach a common goal. Life doesn't have to be so difficult, the repetitive, boring, stressful, and unpleasant life you probably live is not a necessity—it's up to you, it's your choice. Choose wisely. Doing and learning new things will inherently require us to make changes, big changes, and this will feel uncomfortable.

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