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When a family member dies, often the response of children is overlooked or underestimated. This very important book makes tangible the range of emotions felt but not completely understood by children for the loss of a parent or sibling. It offers welcome channels of response that can help survivors to not only understand their feelings but also come to grips with the loss and get on positively with their lives.
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The purpose of this book is to facilitate meaningful dialogue and inspire tangible actions regarding the topics discussed within its pages. My aim is to provide a comprehensive resource that not only enlightens but also encourages readers to engage in thoughtful consideration and proactive steps towards addressing the issues presented.To the Global Community:This book, "Global Priorities: Addressing Critical Challenges for a Better World," is dedicated...
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North Korea's development and testing of nuclear weapons made headlines in the Western media, but is the country really a threat to the rest of the world?
This accessible introduction examines the country's history and focuses on whether the threat is realistic or exaggerated by the US in order to gain international support for the controversial missile defence system. It also shows what the EU can do to engage with North Korea and counterbalance...
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Despite Washington's military supremacy, its economic foundations have been weakening since the Vietnam war – accelerated by the great recession and credit-rating downgrade – and its global authority dented by the quagmires in Iraq and Afghanistan.
This book intervenes in the debates surrounding America's status as an empire. It analyses Immanuel Wallerstein and others who argue that the US is in decline, to those who maintain that it remains...
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The Bacardi rum company is one of the most successful and recognisable brands in the world. It spends millions on marketing itself as the spirit of youth and vitality. But behind its image as a party drink lies a very different story.
In this book, investigative journalist Hernando Calvo Ospina brings to light the commercial and political activities of the Bacardi empire to reveal its role in fostering the 40-year long confrontation between the...
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Journalist Jonathan Cook explores Israel's key role in persuading the Bush administration to invade Iraq, as part of a plan to remake the Middle East, and their joint determination to isolate Iran and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons that might rival Israel's own.
This concise and clearly argued book makes the case that Israel's desire to be the sole regional power in the Middle East neatly chimed with Bush's objectives in the 'war...
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In Liberalization against Democracy, Stephen J. King argues that, in contrast to prevailing views, pro-market economic reforms in Tunisia did not foster democratization. Instead, state-led economic liberalization facilitated the reorganization of authoritarian rule and contributed to the subversion of democratic tendencies at both the national and local levels. In addition to King's analysis of neo-liberal economic transformation and regime change...
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Wednesday Books
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[2024]
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"Ivy Winslow has the house to herself for a week while her parents are away. She's planning to use this newfound freedom to binge-watch her favorite fantasy TV show, H-MAD, and hang out with her best friend Henry. She'll also have to avoid her former best friend-turned enemy (and neighbor) Mack. But things quickly go awry when Ivy wakes up to find Weston, the gorgeous, very fictional main character of H-MAD in her bedroom, claiming to be her soul...
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"Meet the squares. They are straightforward, supportive, and reliable. Squares like things to be even. But they don't get on very well with the Triangles...The Triangles are edgy, sharp, and creative but they really don't like the Squares. Circle comes across these two groups but just can't take a side! When a fight breaks out between the two shapes, will circle be able to help turn things around? Featuring charmingly simple illustrations and plenty...
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Candlewick Press
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2022.
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"The Civil War may be over, but times are not substantially improved for the freed Black citizens of Walkerton, Georgia, who are shunned by the white folks of the surrounding towns. One day, though, ol' Rootilla Redgums and her grandson, Julius Jefferson, arrive. Rootilla teaches the citizens of Walkerton how to make all sorts of beautiful things, and the white people can't get enough. But some aren't so happy. When a hooded mob threatens to burn...
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Jorge Freiría parte de evaluar las virtudes y las limitaciones de un trabajo anterior titulado "Relación grupo-tarea. Aporte al estudio de la estructura global "(1980). Las virtudes que él encuentra en su trabajo anterior se resumen en el intento de sistematización respecto a los grupos.Declara su disconformidad respecto al marco teórico demasiado mixturado (mezclado) que usó en esa ocasión (teoría psicoanalítica de lo manifiesto y lo latente,...
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The South Korean warship Cheonan was sunk in mysterious circumstances on 26 March 2010. The remarkable events that followed are analysed by Tim Beal and woven into a larger study of the increasingly volatile relations between North and South Korea and US concern about the rise of China.
South Korea's stance towards the North has hardened significantly since the new conservative government came to power. Beal argues that the South moved quickly...
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Develop The Skill Of Reading People Analyze people before they even create an initial impression. Would you ever like to read someone and find out what their intentions are? Learning how to use this method efficiently can enhance many fields of your career, relationships, and self-development as well. The suggested tips and methods can assist the reader in creating a precise way to learn how to evaluate individuals accurately. What if I told you that...
15) Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins: How to Use Your Own Stories to Communicate with Power and Impact
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The right story told at the right time has the power to persuade, promote empathy, and provoke action. Even more, a story explains who you are, what you want, and why it matters--better than any other communication tool in your arsenal. In Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins, author and vibrant keynote speaker Annette Simmons teaches you how to narrate personal experiences as well as borrowed stories in a way that demonstrates authenticity, builds emotional...
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Cheer dad! The incredible lessons from this middle-aged man learned coaching a team of tween girls. When Patrick first became a "boy cheer coach" a few years back, he had no idea what was in store for him. He had agreed simply because his daughter asked him to. Once the deal was done, there was no turning back!
Initially, Patrick struggles to fit in with a group of women and feels out of place. Will he ever truly belong? Working with nineteen tween...
17) Mind Over Matter
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In today's fast-paced world, stress and anxiety can take a toll on our mental and physical health. But what if you could take control of your thoughts and harness their power to create a happier and more fulfilling life? That's precisely what 'Mind Over Matter by Derek Goneke teaches you to do. This book offers a practical, step-by-step guide to transforming your life using your thoughts' power. With easy-to-follow techniques and tools, you can identify...
18) Social Anxiety: Discover How to Quiet Your Negative Thoughts, Overcome Worry, Build Your Social S
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Trouble navigating friendships and social interactions? Managing what society throws at us can be hard, so how do some people do so more easily than others?Visualize yourself as a confident and capable individual, equipped to handle life's daily interactions with comfort and ease. With stress and fear behind you, you can now better appreciate life's blessings. What if you really could decrease tension related to troublesome social situations?Maybe...
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3 Amazing, Easy to Understand Books In 1 Place!
A Great Guide to The Amazing World Of Social Psychology!
Social Psychology: A Guide to Social and Cultural Psychology. Do you want to learn why groups behaviour like they do?
Do you want to learn how our groups influence us?
Do you want to learn how our culture impacts our behaviour?
If the answer to any of these questions and more is yes, then this is the book for you!
In this book, you'll learn...
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The rivalry between the U.S. and China makes daily headlines. Unfortunately, there is little truth to be found in those headlines.China vs USA offers an honest appraisal of both China and the United States, making plenty of comparisons - both practical and ethcial - between the two countries. The truth might surprise you. Of special interest are a number of predictions: When will China's economy overtake America's? Will China take back Taiwan, and...
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