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"The Happy Cage Why everything we think about addiction is wrong" revisits the revolutionary "Rat Park" experiments of the 1970s. Standard addiction studies put a rat alone in a cage with two bottles: water and heroin-water. The rat always chose the drugs and died.Psychologist Rebecca Miles explains how Bruce Alexander changed the variable. He built a "Rat Park" with toys, food, and other rats for sex and socializing. In this environment, the rats tried the drugs but didnt become addicted. They preferred their social lives.This book argues that the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, but connection. It challenges the "War on Drugs" and explains why soldiers returning from Vietnam (where heroin was rampant) didnt remain addicts once they returned to their families.

"The Hundred Hour War Did a soccer match really start a war?" investigates the 1969 conflict between El Salvador and Honduras, famously known as the "Football War." Tensions exploded during the qualifying matches for the 1970 FIFA World Cup, leading to riots in the stadiums and eventually a four-day military invasion.Historian Carlos Field explains that soccer was just the spark, not the fuel. The real causes were land reform, immigration, and trade disputes. However, the image of fan violence turning into aerial dogfights (the last in history to use piston-engine planes like the Corsair) captivated the world.This book serves as a grim reminder of how nationalism can weaponize sports. It deconstructs the myth while acknowledging that for four days in July 1969, the line between a game and a battlefield completely vanished.

Throughout history, encounters between distinct cultures generated profound transformationsexchange of goods, technologies, and ideas alongside conflict, conquest, and cultural destruction. These moments of contact revealed how societies interpreted difference, negotiated power imbalances, and adapted foreign practices while defending indigenous traditions. This history examines major cross-cultural encounters, analyzing dynamics of exchange and domination that reshaped civilizations on both sides of contact.Drawing on travel accounts, missionary records, archaeological evidence, and indigenous sources, the narrative explores encounters across continents. Alexanders conquests created Hellenistic synthesis blending Greek, Persian, and Indian elements. Roman expansion incorporated Celtic, Germanic, and Near Eastern peoples into imperial framework. Islamic expansion transmitted Greek philosophy, Indian mathematics, and Chinese technologies across three continents. Mongol Empires Pax Mongolica enabled unprecedented Eurasian exchange.The book examines European overseas expansions transformative impact. Portuguese navigators encountered African kingdoms, Asian empires, and American civilizations, initiating sustained contact that fundamentally altered global relationships. Columbian Exchange transmitted crops, animals, diseases, and peoples between hemispheres, reshaping economies, diets, and demographics worldwide. Spanish conquistadors destroyed Aztec and Inca empires through military technology, indigenous alliances, and epidemic disease. Indigenous peoples resisted, adapted, and selectively adopted European practices while maintaining cultural continuity.

"The Highlighter Trap Why your favorite study method is useless" is a wake-up call for students. Based on the comprehensive 2013 review by Professor John Dunlosky, it reveals that the most popular study techniqueshighlighting, rereading, and summarizingare also the least effective. They create an "illusion of competence" (it feels like youre learning, but you arent).Education expert Sarah Wright presents the alternatives that actually work: "Active Recall" (testing yourself) and "Spaced Repetition" (spreading study out over time). These methods feel harder and more frustrating, which is exactly why they workthe brain has to struggle to retrieve information.This book is a practical guide to studying smarter, not harder. It encourages students to put down the neon pen and pick up the flashcards.

History remembers Rome, Byzantium, and the Ottomansbut countless smaller kingdoms rose with equal ambition, only to vanish from collective memory. This exploration examines polities that briefly flourished before external pressures, internal weaknesses, or sheer contingency ended their expansion and erased their legacies.Through archaeological evidence and fragmentary chronicles, discover kingdoms like the Khazar Khaganate, which controlled Eurasian trade routes before collapsing into obscurity. Follow the Srivijaya maritime empire, whose naval dominance shaped Southeast Asian commerce for centuries before leaving minimal traces. Witness the Bulgar Khanates transformation from steppe power to forgotten footnote. Understand how the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia balanced Crusader and Muslim powers before geographic vulnerability sealed its fate.Each case reveals factors that determine imperial survival beyond military strengthgeographic position, succession stability, cultural adaptability, economic resilience, diplomatic flexibility. Documentary sources show how these kingdoms viewed themselves as permanent fixtures, while archaeological remains mark the material traces of their vanished grandeur.These civilizations were not historical footnotes during their existencethey commanded armies, minted coins, built cities, shaped regional politics. Their disappearance from historical consciousness was neither inevitable nor deserved, but the result of specific conditions that can be reconstructed and analyzed.

Bestseller do New York Times.Da autora de Comer, Orar, Amar.Descubra a criatividade e viva em pleno.Viver a vida com mais paixão, menos angústias e em toda a sua plenitude: é este o desafio dA grande

Es lo mismo? (Davvero e lo stesso?) e un insieme di storie personali dellautore, di personaggi contemporanei e non, che hanno saputo mantenere integra la propria identita, che hanno lottato per le proprie idee, rispondendo con il loro agire che NO es lo mismo.Nel mondo attuale, soffocato, manipolato, oppresso dal materialismo e lindividualismo, questi racconti sono un incoraggiamento a lasciare aperte le porte al sogno, allimmaginazione e allutopia. Laddove prevale la distrazione di massa e il contenitore e piu importante del contenuto, questi esempi, concreti e reali, ci ricordano che e importante far sentire la voce del nostro pensiero, nonostante questo grigio e assordante silenzio.Se si sogna da soli, e solo un sogno. Se si sogna insieme, e la realta che comincia.Proverbio

Three friends. One boat. Countless disasters.In Three Men in a Boat, Jerome K. Jerome delivers one of the funniest travel novels ever written. When three friendsand a mischievous dogset off on a boating holiday along the River Thames, simple plans quickly turn into comic misadventures.Packed with witty observations, absurd situations, and timeless British humor, this classic novel captures the charm of friendship and the comedy hidden in everyday life.Lighthearted, clever, and endlessly entertaining, Three Men in a Boat remains a masterpiece of Victorian humor.Embark on a hilariously unforgettable journeydownload Three Men in a Boat today.

Two chilling tales. One master of Gothic suspense.In Madam Crowls Ghost and The Dead Sexton, Sheridan Le Fanu delivers a pair of spine-tingling Gothic stories that explore the eerie, the supernatural, and the psychologically unsettling.From vengeful spirits to haunted tombs, these narratives are filled with suspense, dark secrets, and atmospheric tension that keep readers on edge until the last page.Perfect for fans of classic Gothic fiction, Victorian horror, and supernatural storytelling.Enter the world of Le Fanus most haunting talesdownload this classic today.

Two sisters. Two temperaments. One journey toward love.In Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen tells the story of Elinor and Marianne Dashwoodsisters whose contrasting personalities shape their experiences with love, heartbreak, and social expectation.Elinor represents restraint and reason; Marianne embodies passion and emotion. As they navigate the challenges of Regency society, both must learn the delicate balance between sense and sensibility.Graceful, insightful, and deeply romantic, this timeless novel explores themes of family, class, reputation, and enduring love.A cornerstone of classic romantic fiction, Sense and Sensibility continues to enchant readers worldwide.Discover a story where reason and emotion collidedownload Sense and Sensibility today.

From Far Around They Saw Us Burn is the eagerly awaited first short story collection from Alice Jolly, one of the most exciting and accomplished voices in British fiction today.The extraordinary range of work gathered here is united by a fascination with how everyday interactions can transform our lives in unpredictable ways. These are stories of lonely people, outcasts and misfits, and the ghosts that inhabit our intimate spaces. The result is a compelling, arresting and, at times, devastating collection not least in the title story, which was inspired by the tragic true events of the 1943 Cavan orphanage fire.Written with an exemplary eye for detail and an intimate understanding of the complexities of human nature, Jollys collection builds up towards the ultimate question: what is revealed of us when we peel away the surfaces, and is it enough?

One moment of weakness. A lifetime of consequence.In Lord Jim, Joseph Conrad tells the gripping story of a young British seaman whose single act of cowardice at sea defines the course of his life.Haunted by guilt and driven by a desperate need for redemption, Jim journeys across distant lands seeking honor and a second chance. Yet the past lingers, testing his courage, pride, and sense of identity.Deeply psychological and richly atmospheric, Lord Jim explores themes of moral failure, imperial ambition, isolation, and the complexity of human character.A cornerstone of literary fiction, this powerful novel remains one of Conrads greatest achievements.Discover a profound tale of honor, guilt, and redemptiondownload Lord Jim today.

A family home. A lingering presence. Terrifying secrets.In An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House, Sheridan Le Fanu crafts a masterful Gothic tale of suspense and supernatural intrigue. When the residents of a seemingly ordinary house experience mysterious phenomena, they are forced to confront dark secrets that refuse to remain buried.Atmospheric, eerie, and psychologically rich, this story exemplifies Le Fanus brilliance in Victorian ghost fiction, blending subtle horror with suspenseful storytelling.Perfect for readers who love classic Gothic tales, haunted houses, and timeless supernatural fiction.Step into a house where shadows tell storiesdownload An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House today.

A quiet Dublin residence. A presence that will not rest.In An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street, Sheridan Le Fanu delivers a chilling tale of supernatural terror set within the walls of a seemingly ordinary lodging house.When unexplained noises, shadowy apparitions, and sinister disturbances plague the residents, a dark secret begins to surfaceone tied to guilt, justice, and restless spirits.Subtle, atmospheric, and psychologically unsettling, this classic ghost story showcases Le Fanus mastery of Gothic suspense and supernatural fiction.Perfect for readers who appreciate refined Victorian horror and eerie literary tales.Enter the haunted houseif you daredownload this classic ghost story today.

A noble title. A dark legacy. A restless spirit.In The Haunted Baronet, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu delivers a chilling Gothic tale of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural. When a young baronet inherits his estate, he discovers that the house harbors secrets from the past, including a ghost that refuses to rest.Atmospheric, eerie, and psychologically engaging, this story showcases Le Fanus mastery of Victorian Gothic horror, blending suspense, haunting imagery, and subtle terror.Perfect for readers of classic ghost stories, Gothic fiction, and supernatural tales with rich, historical settings.Enter the haunted hallsdownload The Haunted Baronet today.

Questo libro racconta il percorso reale di un uomo che ha vissuto labisso, lerrore, la colpa e la lenta risalita verso una vita allineata al suo cammino interiore. Non e un racconto di redenzione spettacolare, ma una testimonianza autentica su come si trasformano le ferite in forza, la paura in responsabilita, il caos in servizio. Attraverso cadute, silenzi, giudizi, discipline interiori e leggi universali vissute sulla pelle, lautore mostra che ogni essere umano puo ricostruirsi, indipendentemente dal passato. Un testo rivolto a tutti, per ricordare che la vera liberta nasce dentro e che la luce puo emergere proprio da dove non avremmo mai pensato di trovarla.

We take our time in finding our way back to one another. How many more years will it take, I wonder?When I cross the old border, I sometimes feel at home, and at other times as though I have stepped into a different country.Countless times we have spoken, within the family and among friends, about the reasons for this recurring sensation, yet we have never moved beyond tentative attempts at explanation.Told stories, not abstract or depersonalized, but lived and spoken, can help.Not only the one who has lived the life in question, but also the "other," the one who listens or reads. It is no simple task, yet to listen, and to allow the words to work upon oneself, is one possible path.Particularly for the older generation, ideologically entrenched, who endured the madness of division.And, in a quieter way, for the younger generation too, who must bear so many inherited truths.And yet, despite everything, life remains wonderfully compelling; without its fractures, its lessons would be quite different and I would not have wished to forgo them.Thus the audiobook A Sense of Life is precisely the kind of narrative that offers the deeper understanding we Germans so greatly need.

Of Mans first disobedience, and the fruitIn Paradise Lost, John Milton crafts one of the greatest epic poems in English literature. Through majestic blank verse, he recounts the rebellion of Satan, the war in Heaven, and the tragic fall of Adam and Eve.Grand in scope and profound in philosophy, this masterpiece explores themes of free will, temptation, obedience, redemption, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.Rich in biblical imagery and classical influence, Paradise Lost remains a cornerstone of English poetry and a monumental achievement of literary art.Essential reading for students, scholars, and lovers of epic literature.Experience one of the most powerful works ever written in the English languagedownload Paradise Lost today.

La mindfulness non e una tecnica da praticare qualche minuto al giorno, ma una rivoluzione silenziosa che puo trasformare ogni istante della tua vita. Questo libro e un invito a risvegliarti al qui e ora, ad abitare il mondo con uno sguardo nuovo e a scoprire che la vera liberta nasce dal tuo mondo interiore. Con un linguaggio semplice e poetico, arricchito da riflessioni, pratiche e racconti, le autrici ti accompagnano in un viaggio che attraversa il silenzio della meditazione fino a toccare la gioia di vivere. Pagina dopo pagina, impari a riconoscere i condizionamenti che ti imprigionano, ad attraversare i veli dellillusione e ad aprire gli occhi sulla bellezza di cio che e la vita. Un cammino concreto fatto di respiri, gesti quotidiani e momenti di consapevolezza, che porta a trasformare la mente e il cuore, fino a comprendere che la rivoluzione piu grande e quella che accade dentro di te.

A dark legend. A haunted lineage. A tale of suspense and terror.In Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen, Sheridan Le Fanu delivers a richly atmospheric Gothic novel filled with mystery, intrigue, and supernatural suspense. Set in the shadowy landscapes of Ireland, this story follows the cursed De Lacy family as secrets, vengeance, and eerie occurrences intertwine.Filled with Le Fanus signature psychological tension and haunting imagery, this novel is a masterclass in 19th-century Gothic storytelling, perfect for readers of suspense, classic horror, and supernatural fiction.Step into a world of dark secrets and chilling suspensedownload Ultor De Lacy today.