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  Conversational Phrases...

  Innovative Language Learning, ...

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  Are you trying to learn Portuguese…but having trouble speaking?
   
  Do you struggle coming up with your own Portuguese sentences?
   
  Are you tired of not understanding how Portuguese grammar works?
   
  
   
  If you answered yes to any of these questions, …
   
  
   
  ...then the Conversational Phrases Audiobook, Level 1 - Absolute Beginner is for you!
   
  
   
  In this beginner-level Audiobook, you will master over 25 common sentence patterns across 25 simple lessons. By the end, you’ll be able to ask common questions and answer them in your own way, all while acquiring over 100 Portuguese words. 
   
  
   
  Most importantly, you’ll be able to have real conversations in various social situations.
   
  
   
  How, you may ask? Each lesson introduces a new conversation reflecting a real-world situation, including casual chats between friends as well as dialogues in more formal settings. Learning is made easy with three simple steps:
   
  
   
  1. Get familiar: First, you get a sample conversation and its translation.
   
  2. Understand: Then, we explain an underlying sentence pattern, so you can grasp the grammar and actually understand how the Portuguese works.
   
  3. Practice: Lastly, you create your own responses… and start speaking Portuguese!
   
  
   
  Lessons in this audiobook include:
   
  - Going Sightseeing
   
  - Going to a Restaurant
   
  - Giving Directions
   
  - Going to the Movies
   
  - Renting an Apartment
   
  And much more!
   
  
   
  Conversational Phrases Audiobook, Level 1 - Absolute Beginner contains:
   
  - 25 Lessons 
   
  - 4 Hours+ of Content
   
  - 1 Core Pattern Per Lesson
   
  - 100+ Portuguese Vocabulary Words
   
  - 28 Page Accompanying PDF eBook
   
  
   
  Download the PDF and read along

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  The Collapse of the Soviet Union...

  Fredrich Hazelton

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  The Soviet Union, once the most powerful socialist state on the planet, dominated global politics and economics for much of the 20th century. From its establishment in 1922 until its disintegration in 1991, the USSR stood as a superpower, rivaling the United States in military strength, technological innovation, and ideological influence. The Soviet Union was not just a political entity; it was the manifestation of a grand vision of socialist governance that sought to reshape the world. Its rise to power was marked by revolution, war, and the forging of a unique socio-economic structure that stood in stark contrast to the capitalist world. 
    
  However, by the late 1980s, the Soviet Union faced insurmountable challenges. The centralized economy, which had initially driven industrial growth, was beginning to falter under the weight of inefficiency and stagnation. The military and political dominance the USSR had long enjoyed began to erode, and the ideological tenets that had once inspired its citizens no longer resonated with the younger generation. The political leadership, while still powerful, was marked by infighting, and the population grew disillusioned with the government’s inability to reform. Amid this turmoil, Mikhail Gorbachev ascended to the position of General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1985. Gorbachev’s policies of perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost (openness) sought to address the growing dissatisfaction and revive the Soviet state, but they inadvertently exposed the deep-rooted problems that had been festering for decades. 
    
  The decision to allow greater political freedom and economic flexibility unintentionally sparked a wave of unrest throughout the Soviet republics. Nationalist movements, long suppressed, began to rise, and demands for greater autonomy became louder...

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  You Matter Too - Self-Care for...

  Maree Davis

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  Are you so consumed with raising an ADHD child that you have nothing left in your tank? 
  Dealing with the extra concerns that come with ADHD can be challenging. As a mother, you may be putting your self-care on the back burner. I would know. I’ve been there, and I understand. 
  There will be times when worry takes over and you find yourself drowning in self-doubt and overwhelm. You’ll feel judged by others and bombarded with parenting advice. Your relationships will become strained, leaving you feeling isolated and alone. 
  You’re not the only one struggling. Luckily, there are solutions to the challenges you are facing and tools to help you understand the importance of self-care. You want to help your son, and managing his needs is so much easier if you’re on top of your game. 
  Inside You Matter, Too: Self-Care for Moms of ADHD Boys, we’ll look at:Uncertainty around getting a diagnosis and medicating.How to manage exclusion.Dealing with judgment—why people judge and how to handle it.Where to find help and support.How to decipher your worries and let them go.Debunking common assumptions like “you can’t handle your child.”The pros of positive thinking and how to make yourself a priority.Education—exploring your options. 
  Through relatable real-life stories and examples, you’ll learn that taking care of yourself must always be part of the equation. The tools provided will help you be the best parent possible for your son. 
  You Matter, Too: Self-Care for Moms of ADHD Boys is the perfect resource for any mother who needs support to keep her head above water while raising her ADHD son.

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  Politics: Book Summary & Analysis

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Politics, by Aristotle.
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by 
  Aristotle.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Delve into the timeless exploration of human society and governance in Politics, a foundational work of political philosophy. This seminal text examines the nature of citizenship, justice, and the ideal forms of government, offering profound insights into the complexities of human organization and the pursuit of the common good. With reflections on ethics, economics, and the interplay of individual and collective interests, Politics remains a vital resource for understanding the philosophical roots of modern political systems.

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  Ottoman Dress and Design in the...

  Charlotte Jirousek, Sara Catterall

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  “This amply illustrated, attractive book is valuable for dress history scholars . . . [an] ideal textbook for courses on clothing and cultural history.” —The Journal of Dress History Ottoman Dress and Design in the West is a richly illustrated exploration of the relationship between West and Near East through the visual culture of dress. Charlotte Jirousek examines the history of dress and fashion in the broader context of western relationships with the Mediterranean world from the dawn of Islam through the end of the twentieth century. The significance of dress is made apparent by the author’s careful attention to its political, economic, and cultural context. The reader comes to understand that dress reflects not simply the self and one’s relation to community but also that community’s relation to a wider world through trade, colonization, religion, and technology. The chapters provide broad historical background on Ottoman influence and European exoticization of that influence, while the captions and illustrations provide detailed studies of illuminations, paintings, and sculptures to show how these influences were absorbed into everyday living. Through the medium of dress, Jirousek details a continually shifting Ottoman frontier that is closely tied to European and American history. In doing so, she explores and celebrates an essential source of influence that for too long has been relegated to the periphery.

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  How To Speak Like The World's...

  Ron Malhotra

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  It is no mystery that public speaking is not only a highly paid skillset, it is also a skill that can rapidly build ones' credibility, authority and influence.For an important skill like public speaking, it's unfortunate that there are a lot of people who shy away from it. Glossophobia-the fear of public speaking-ranks above other popular phobias like arachnophobia, thanatophobia and acrophobia.Ron Malhotra has written this guide to help you overcome your fears and speak as confidently as the world's top public speakers.This book doesn't just rush to outline tips and superficial tactics for overcoming the fear of public speaking.It attempts to enable you to understand why this fear exists in the first place.Understanding the root cause of a problem is the primary step towards finding a solution. When we understand this concept, we apply it more naturally and convincingly.How To Speak Like The World's Top Public Speakers is a practical guide that reveals uncommon public speaking secrets that has worked since the times of ancient speakers like Aristotle and Cicero, all the way to present day speakers like Barack Obama and Arnold Schwarzenegger. It also examines the lives of top public speakers today and what makes them unique and so highly sought after.This book is a melting pot of the highest philosophies and advanced strategies used by the best in the game and offers an array of techniques already employed by the best public speakers of this century to advance you as the next exceptional public speaker.

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