Learn about the ideas of Milton Friedman in just 50 minutes with this practical and concise book. Friedman was a Nobel Prize-winning economist who lived through many of the most significant economic periods in the USA: he witnessed the roaring twenties, the Wall Street Crash and the Second World War. His work spans multiple domains of economics, including in particular consumption...
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Learn how to attain a state of mindfulness in just 50 minutes with this practical and concise book. In our everyday lives, we are constantly surrounded by distractions, which can leave us feeling stressed and frazzled. This is where mindfulness comes in: being more aware of your feelings, actions and surroundings will enable you to clear your head, manage your emotions more...
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Napoleon Bonaparte was a military and political leader and Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1814. He steered France through a time of intense internal and external conflict and took part in decisive military engagements such as the Battle of Austerlitz. Besides his military campaigns throughout Europe, he also established civil institutions which exist in France to this day, such...
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Learn how to negotiate your salary in just 50 minutes with this practical and concise book. Asking for more money can be daunting, but it is a vital step if you want to gain recognition for your work and increase your professional wellbeing. Negotiation is therefore a crucial skill if you are looking to secure a pay rise or earn more money...
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On 21 July 1969, the American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the commander of the Apollo 11 spaceship, became the first person in history to set foot on the Moon. This crucial event marked the peak of the Space Race, which pitted the Cold War rivals the USA and the USSR against one another as they sent artificial satellites, probes and eventually humans...
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Nelson Mandela was the leading figure in the fight against the apartheid regime in South Africa. He swiftly rose to become one of the most influential members of the African National Congress (ANC), but his activism saw him arrested in 1962 and sentenced to life imprisonment two years later. Much of his sentence was served at the notoriously tough Robben Island...
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Learn how to network effectively in just 50 minutes with this practical and concise book. Networking is a way of making the most of your professional contacts to further your career aims: building and maintaining a strong network will allow you to exchange knowledge and services with your fellow professionals, find out about new opportunities and attract new collaborators and clients. Whether...
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Learn how to thrive in your new job in just 50 minutes with this practical and concise book. The first few weeks and months in a new position are crucial, as they enable you to develop strong professional relationships, establish your credibility and get your ideas heard so that you can make a real impact. If you want to succeed...
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Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States and one of the most controversial politicians of the 20th century. Known in particular for the Watergate scandal, the affair that ended his political career, Nixon was a fierce anti-communist and was responsible for the end of America's involvement in the Vietnam War. In just 50 minutes, you will find out about...
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Learn how to master nonviolent communication at work in just 50 minutes with this practical and concise book. Nonviolent communication is an extremely valuable asset in the business world, allowing you to prevent confrontation, address conflictual situations constructively and promote collaboration. Understanding the key principles of nonviolent communication will allow you to turn conflict to your advantage and bring out...
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Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. He rose to prominence as a military commander during the English Civil War, winning a series of impressive victories with his New Model Army. Cromwell was a political pragmatist and a skilled communicator, which facilitated his rise to power during the Commonwealth and the Protectorate. He eventually became...
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The invasion of Kuwait, home to one of the largest oilfields in the world, by Saddam Hussein's Iraq in 1990 was the catalyst for the Second Gulf War, which pitted Iraq against an international coalition. In Operation Desert Storm in early 1991, this coalition quickly drove the Iraqi army from Kuwait in the largest Allied mobilization since the Second World...
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