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  Blood and Treasure - The...

  Duncan Weldon

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  Wars are expensive, both in human terms and monetary ones. But while warfare might be costly it has also, at times, been an important driver of economic change and progress. Over the long span of history nothing has shaped human institutions—and thus the process of economic development—as much as war and violence. Wars made states and states made wars. As the costs of warfighting grew so did state structures, taxation systems and national markets for debt. And as warfare became ever more destructive the incentive for governments to resort to it changed too. 
   
  Blood and Treasure looks at the history and economics of warfare from the Viking Age to the war in Ukraine, examining how incentives and institutions have changed over the centuries. It surveys how warfare helped drive Europe's rise to global prominence, and it explains how the total wars of the twentieth century required a new type of strategy, one that took economics seriously. 
   
  Underpinning this riveting narrative is a focus on how and why the economics of conflict have changed over time. This is a story of how economics can help to explain the motivations of war, and how understanding the history of warfare can help explain modern economics.

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  Niels Bohr: A short biography -...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Niels Bohr, Danish physicist and Nobel prize laureate: 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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  Business and Accounting for...

  Tora Moon

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  You have a dream … 
  … become a full-time author. 
  Your book is finished and your finger hovers over the publish button. Your dream is about to become a reality. Have you set up the foundation for success? 
  Too often authors wait to consider their writing as a business. Most beginning authors, and far too many experienced wordsmiths, don’t have any idea what it takes to manage the business side of their career. 
  There’s more to being an indie author, or authorpreneur, than just writing books and uploading them on the distribution sites. 
  This book will help! 
  You’ll learn to:Set up your businessTrack your moneyKnow what you own and what you oweBuild an accounting systemAnalyze your business for growth 
  …and much more! 
  No matter where you are in your writing career, it’s never too late to treat your writing like a business. 
  You’ll love this easy-to-understand guide, because it simplifies a process many find daunting. 
  Get started today! 
  As a fantasy author, and a former Certified Public Accountant, Tora Moon knows what an author needs to manage their money and business. She has used this expertise to help her make sense of her own writing and publishing career. Her information isn’t limited to spreadsheets and money management. She provides you with resources to help you be successful in your writing career.

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  ATOMIC HABITS 10-Minute Summary...

  James Cleary

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  This book by James Clear offers an approach rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and sociology to help people build positive habits and eliminate negative ones. Its core premise is that habits are the foundation of success, and that small, incremental changes can lead to significant improvements in one’s life. 
  Beyond their personal impact on identity and success, Atomic Habits also raises broader questions about the role habits play in shaping societies and cultures. While Clear focuses on individual development, his principles can be applied collectively. For example, what would happen if governments, businesses, or communities intentionally designed environments that encourage good habits at scale? Behavioral architecture is already in use in some areas—like walkable city design or waste reduction through nudging strategies—but its full potential remains largely untapped. 
  Another underexplored aspect is how digital technology affects habit formation. In a world where algorithms influence what we see, read, and buy, our habits are no longer purely personal choices—they’re shaped by systems designed to maximize our engagement. This raises a critical question: how can we regain control over our behavior in such a hyperconnected environment? 
  Habits are valuable when they fit the context, but what happens when that context changes? A habit that’s beneficial today might become irrelevant—or even harmful—tomorrow. Real mastery isn’t just about building habits; it’s also about knowing when to adapt or let them go. 
  Ultimately, the book reminds us that the power to change lies in our hands—not in sweeping decisions, but in the small, consistent actions we take each day. Over time, those actions shape who we become and what we achieve. 
    
    
   

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  In These Streets - Reporting...

  Josiah Bates

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  Journalist Josiah Bates pulls back the curtain on a crisis that continues to plague the United States in this gripping narrative. Fueled by the convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, gun violence has surged to unprecedented levels, devastating marginalized communities and urban areas across the nation.  
   
  Bates embarks on a heart-wrenching journey, crisscrossing the country to meet victims, perpetrators, community activists, and renowned scholars. Through their powerful stories, he unearths the hidden causes behind the escalating gun violence epidemic. From the corrosive effects of poverty to the contentious debates surrounding policing and calls to defund law enforcement, Bates fearlessly navigates the intricate web of factors influencing gun violence. Through firsthand accounts and expert analysis, he exposes the systemic failures that perpetuate this cycle of destruction and delivers a powerful clarion call for change.  
   
  Bates amplifies rarely heard voices in this debate, including both victims and perpetrators of shootings, some of whom now work tirelessly to dismantle the violence in their communities. Their stories, alongside Bates’s unflinching reporting, illuminate a path toward long-term solutions. As the nation grapples with this relentless epidemic, Bates presents a compelling case for unity and action. In These Streets is a groundbreaking investigation that uncovers the deep-rooted causes of gun violence, empowering readers with the knowledge, empathy, and inspiration needed to drive meaningful transformation. 
   
  “If you want to understand gun violence but don’t know where to start, start here. Josiah Bates brings together gripping stories, solid research, and astute analysis—all in clear, readable language. By approaching violence as a problem to be solved and not an argument to be won, Bates leaves us with something in short supply these days: hope.”—Thomas Abt, author of Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences of Urban Violence—and a Bold New Plan for Peace in the Streets

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  Late Ottoman Gaza - An Eastern...

  Johann Buessow, Yuval Ben-Bassat

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  In contemporary public discourse, Gaza tends to be characterized solely as a theater of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. However, little is known about Gaza's society, politics, economy, and culture during the Ottoman era. Drawing on a range of previously untapped local and imperial sources, Yuval Ben-Bassat and Johann Buessow explore the city's history from the mid-nineteenth century through WWI. They show that Gaza's historical importance extends far beyond the territory of the 'strip' since the city was an important hub for people, goods, and ideas in the Eastern Mediterranean from Antiquity until the twentieth century. Using new digital methodologies, Ben-Bassat and Buessow introduce listeners to the world of Gazans from various walks of life, from the traditional Muslim elites to the commoners and minority communities of Christians and Jews. In so doing, they tell the lively story of this significant but frequently misunderstood city.

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