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The author of the bestselling Bold and The Rise of Superman explores altered states of consciousness and how they can ignite passion, fuel creativity, and accelerate problem solving, in this groundbreaking book in the vein of Daniel Pink s Drive and Charles Duhigg s Smarter Faster Better. Why...

From an award-winning Fortune reporter, an explosive narrative investigation of the generic drug boom that reveals the life-threatening dangers posed by globalization—The Jungle for pharmaceuticals The widespread use of generic drugs has been hailed as one of the most important public health...

Discover the rich tapestry of North American history through the eyes of Francis Parkman, a renowned nineteenth-century historian. Celebrated alongside greats like William Prescott and George Bancroft, Parkman is best known for his engaging narrative style and meticulous research. A Half Century of Conflict, the sixth and final volume of his acclaimed series, delves into the tumultuous years from 1700 to 1748, a time marked by the fierce struggles between French and English powers. This volume, published in 1892, not only chronicles key events but also illuminates the lives of pivotal figures ...

Dive into the tenth installment of our coffee break series, featuring public domain works that span just 3 to 15 minutes. Perfect for those moments when you need a quick escape during work, study breaks, commutes, or workouts. This collection centers on war and conflict, exploring everything from epic battles to lively pub brawls and the complexities of divorce. These powerful narratives highlight the human experience in times of strife and tension. Summary by Rosie

The desire for dignity is universal and powerful. It is a motivating force behind all human interaction - in families, in communities, in the business world, and in relationships at the international level. When dignity is violated, the response is likely to involve aggression, even violence, hatred, and vengeance. On the other hand, when people treat one another with dignity, they become more connected and are able to create more meaningful relationships.

This text revolves around a new and unusual view on the most fundamental puzzle of physics. It focuses on the key aspect that makes the role of the time dimension fundamentally different: causality. The implicit and intuitive way by which causality is usually taken for granted is just made explicit and less self-evident, shedding a new light on the gravity-quantum conflict. The case is made that gravity is a necessary condition for a causal universe. 

Training Without Conflict® is a dog training podcast hosted by Ivan Balabanov. With 40+ years of experience training and breeding working dogs, Ivan shares practical insights on dog behavior, obedience, aggression, reactivity, fear, motivation, drive, and real-world training results. Episodes include deep conversations with respected guests and clear explanations for dog owners and professional trainers who want serious learning without ideology.

A leadership consultant and neuropsychologist identify the universal habits of the heart and mind—the keys to eliminating behavior patterns that hold us back, unlocking our true potential, and creating our best selves. Why is it so hard for leaders to coach employees who are struggling? Why do...

Why are some places affected by violence and disorder while others enjoy peace and stability? From the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts, “Root of Conflict” analyzes violent conflict around the world, and the people, societies, and policy issues it affects. We meet with leading experts to discuss what can be done to create more peaceful societies.We're produced and hosted by Sabrina Beaver.

The ACP podcast series will provide an insight into the living and working conditions in different conflict regions. International and local experts and mediators will get a chance to speak.

Brought to you by Penguin. Humanity has often found itself on the precipice. We've survived and thrived because we've never stopped moving... In this eye-opening book, Johannes Krause, Chair of the Max Planck Institute for the History of Humanity, offers a new way of understanding our past...

In the aftermath of the horrific trench warfare of the First World War, the poppy - sprouting across the killing fields of France and Belgium, then immortalized in John McCrae’s moving poem - became a worldwide icon. Yet the poppy has a longer history: as the telltale sign of human cultivation of the land, of the ravages of war, and of the desire to escape the earthly realm through Romantic opium dreams or the grim reality of morphine drips.

American Zion is the story of the Bundy family, famous for their armed conflicts in the West. With an antagonism that goes back to the very first Mormons who fled the Midwest for the Great Basin, they hold a sense of entitlement that confronts both law and democracy. Today their cowboy...

Bloomsbury presents Nuclear Russia by Paul Josephson, read by Leighton Pugh. In the first cultural and political history of the Russian nuclear age, Paul Josephson describes the rise of nuclear physics in the USSR, the enthusiastic pursuit of military and peaceful nuclear programs through the...

Glocal Peace and Conflict has two major aims. First, to continuously illuminate global dynamics in seemingly local conflicts and vice versa, which is symbolized in the term “glocal” and second, to continuously demonstrate the utility of sharing lessons learned about violence prevention across borders regardless of one’s background. Generating this deeper understanding between the speakers and among listeners can indeed encourage a paradigm shift from thinking about conflict as a process that solely includes visible conflict parties and types of violence, toward understanding violent ...

Cultural and political commentary from Matthew in France and Jason in Texas; two old comrades reflecting on the world and reckoning on what to do about it.

Welcome to CO-Water Voice! We voice critical views and marginalized aspirations within the water development sector. CO-Water is a postdoctoral research program at the Department of International Agricultural Policy and Environmental Governance, University of Kassel. CO-Water research project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 101029193.CO-Water looks at conflicts over water resources and water territories, and seeks to understand the conditions of possibility for turning ...

Peace and conflict studies is a burgeoning field. Yet, it still needs to tackle the legacies of colonialism and its hierarchies; the historical trajectories of conflicts and their embeddedness in global entanglements. In the six episodes of the podcast, we question dominant narratives in dialogue with a diversity of voices within and beyond academia and critically engage with theories and research practices. Join us in our journey of confronting hierarchies.