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The Danes are the happiest people in the world, and pay the highest taxes. 'Neutral' Sweden is one of the biggest arms manufacturers in the world. Finns have the largest per capita gun ownership after the US and Yemen. 54 per cent of Icelanders believe in elves. Norway is the richest country on earth. This book deals with Nordic countries.

This bestselling resource identifies seven common traits that show up again and again among those who have accumulated wealth. The new edition, the first since 1998, includes a new Foreword for the 21st century by Dr. Stanley.

A personal and powerful essay from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the bestselling author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun, based on her 2013 TEDx Talk of the same name.'I would like to ask that we begin to dream about and plan for a different world. A fairer world. A world of happier men and happier women who are truer to themselves. And this is how to start: we must raise our daughters differently. We must also raise our sons differently...'What does "e;feminism"e; mean today?In this personal, eloquently argued essay - adapted from her much-admired Tedx talk of the same name - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century, one rooted in inclusion and awareness. Drawing extensively on her own experiences and her deep understanding of the often masked realities of sexual politics, here is one remarkable author's exploration of what it means to be a woman now - an of-the-moment rallying cry for why we should all be feminists.

Written by a neuroscientist, and a "new atheist", this book is suitable for the increasingly large numbers of people who follow no religion, but who suspect that Jesus, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Rumi, and the other saints and sages of history could not have all been epileptics, schizophrenics, or frauds.

The Psychology of Selling is a captivating book penned by Brian Tracy. Published by HarperCollins Focus in 2006, it delves into the intriguing world of sales from a psychological perspective. The book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the intricacies of selling and the psychological triggers that lead people to purchase. Tracy, a renowned author in the genre of sales and marketing, brilliantly explains the tactics and strategies that can help anyone improve their sales skills. The Psychology of Selling is a testament to Tracy's profound understanding of human psychology and its role in successful selling. HarperCollins Focus, known for publishing insightful and impactful books, has added another gem to their collection with this publication.

What if you could combine the agility, adaptability, and cohesion of a small team with the power and resources of a giant organization?When General Stanley McChrystal took command of the Joint Special Operations Task Force in Iraq in 2003, he quickly realized that conventional military tactics were failing. The allied forces had a huge advantage in numbers, equipment and training - but none of the enemy's speed and flexibility.McChrystal and his colleagues discarded a century of conventional wisdom to create a 'team of teams' that combined extremely transparent communication with decentralized decision-making authority. Faster, flatter and more flexible, the task force beat back al-Qaeda.In this powerful book, McChrystal and his colleagues show how the challenges they faced in Iraq can be relevant to any leader. Through compelling examples, the authors demonstrate that the 'team of teams' strategy has worked everywhere from hospital emergency rooms to NASA and has the potential to transform organizations large and small.'A bold argument that leaders can help teams become greater than the sum of their parts' Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit'An indispensable guide to organizational change' Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs

What if we could improve our ability to predict the future? This book offers an insight into what we can learn from this elite group. It also shows the methods used by the superforecasters which enable them to out perform even professional intelligence analysts with access to classified data.

The Culture Map is a riveting book penned by Erin Meyer in 2016. This fascinating read, published by PublicAffairs, U.S., delves into the complexities of global communication in an increasingly interconnected world. Meyer, a renowned expert in her field, explores the invisible boundaries that define our thinking and perceptions. With a keen focus on how the simplest of cultural differences can impact global business, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the nuances of cross-cultural communication. A masterstroke in the genre of intercultural studies, The Culture Map transcends the conventional boundaries of academic literature, offering insightful, practical advice for professionals navigating the global business landscape. This publication from PublicAffairs, U.S., is a testament to Meyer's profound understanding of cultural diversity and its implications in the world of business.

Witchcraft is a captivating book penned by the talented Anastasia Greywolf. Published in 2016 by Wellfleet Press, U.S., this book delves into the mystical world of magic and the unknown. The genre of the book is a blend of fantasy and mystery, making it a must-read for those who are intrigued by the supernatural. Greywolf's Witchcraft is not just a book; it's a journey into a world where magic is real and palpable. The author's vivid imagination and eloquent writing will transport you to a realm where witches, spells, and potions are the norm. Whether you're a fan of the genre or new to it, Witchcraft is sure to leave you spellbound. Remember, magic is not just in the story; it's in the words of Anastasia Greywolf.

'A hugely enjoyable romp through the pleasures and pitfalls of setting up home in a foreign land' PD Smith, GuardianWhen she was suddenly given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, journalist and archetypal Londoner Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: the happiest place on earth isn't Disneyland, but Denmark, a land often thought of by foreigners as consisting entirely of long dark winters, cured herring, Lego and pastries.What is the secret to their success? Are happy Danes born, or made?Helen decides there is only one way to find out: she will give herself a year, trying to uncover the formula for Danish happiness. From childcare, education, food and interior design (not to mention 'hygge') to SAD, taxes, sexism and an unfortunate predilection for burning witches, The Year of Living Danishly is a funny, poignant record of a journey that shows us where the Danes get it right, where they get it wrong, and how we might just benefit from living a little more Danishly ourselves.

______________________________________________'The ultimate source of happiness is within us.' DALAI LAMA'We grow in kindness when our kindness is tested.' DESMOND TUTUArchbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have been friends for many, many years.

Illustrated by Alan Lee. Painstakingly restored from Tolkien´s manuscripts and presented for the first time as a continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of Beren and Luthien will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, Dwarves and Orcs and the rich landscape and creatures unique to Tolkien´s Middle-earth. The tale of Beren and Luthien was, or became, an essential element in the evolution of The Silmarillion, the myths and legends of the First Age of the World conceived by J. R. R. Tolkien. Essential to the story, and never changed, is the fate that shadowed the love of Beren and Luthien: for Beren was a mortal man, but Luthien was an immortal Elf. Her father, a great Elvish lord, in deep opposition to Beren, imposed on him an impossible task that he must perform before he might wed Luthien. This is the kernel of the legend; and it leads to the supremely heroic attempt of Beren and Luthien together to rob the greatest of all evil beings, Melkor, called Morgoth, the Black Enemy, of a Silmaril. In this book Christopher Tolkien has attempted to extract the story of Beren and Luthien from the comprehensive work in which it was embedded; but that story was itself changing as it developed new associations within the larger history. To show something of the process whereby this legend of Middle-earth evolved over the years, he has told the story in his father´s own words by giving, first, its original form, and then passages in prose and verse from later texts that illustrate the narrative as it changed. Presented together for the first time, they reveal aspects of the story, both in event and in narrative immediacy, that were afterwards lost.

'I am most grateful for two things: that I was born in North Korea, and that I escaped from North Korea.'Yeonmi Park was not dreaming of freedom when she escaped from North Korea. She didn't even know what it meant to be free. All she knew was that she was running for her life, that if she and her family stayed behind they would die - from starvation, or disease, or even execution. This book is the story of Park's struggle to survive in the darkest, most repressive country on earth; her harrowing escape through China's underworld of smugglers and human traffickers; and then her escape from China across the Gobi desert to Mongolia, with only the stars to guide her way, and from there to South Korea and at last to freedom; and finally her emergence as a leading human rights activist - all before her 21st birthday.'Clear-eyed and devastating' Observer

All About Love, by Bell Hooks, published in 2016, is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complex nature of love. Published by HarperCollins Publishers Inc, this book delves into the many facets of love, exploring its joys, its pains, and its profound impact on our lives. Hooks, a renowned author in her own right, uses her intimate and insightful writing style to guide readers through a journey of self-discovery and emotional growth. Drawing from various genres, including self-help, psychology, and philosophy, All About Love offers a comprehensive look at one of the most powerful and elusive emotions. Whether you are a seasoned reader or new to Hooks' work, this book is sure to provide a fresh perspective on love, challenging you to reconsider your own beliefs and experiences. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking read from HarperCollins Publishers Inc.

Graham Hancock's multi-million bestseller Fingerprints of the Gods remains an astonishing, deeply controversial, wide-ranging investigation of the mysteries of our past and the evidence for Earth's lost civilization. Twenty years on, Hancock returns with a book filled with completely new, scientific and archaeological evidence, which has only recently come to light...The evidence revealed in this book shows beyond reasonable doubt that an advanced civilization that flourished during the Ice Age was destroyed in the global cataclysms between 12,800 and 11,600 years ago.Near the end of the last Ice Age 12,800 years ago, a giant comet that had entered the solar system from deep space thousands of years earlier, broke into multiple fragments. Some of these struck the Earth causing a global cataclysm on a scale unseen since the extinction of the dinosaurs. At least eight of the fragments hit the North American ice cap, while further fragments hit the northern European ice cap. The impacts, from comet fragments a mile wide approaching at more than 60,000 miles an hour, generated huge amounts of heat which instantly liquidized millions of square kilometres of ice, destabilizing the Earth's crust and causing the global Deluge that is remembered in myths all around the world.A second series of impacts, equally devastating, causing further cataclysmic flooding, occurred 11,600 years ago, the exact date that Plato gives for the destruction and submergence of Atlantis. But there were survivors - known to later cultures by names such as 'the Sages', 'the Magicians', 'the Shining Ones', and 'the Mystery Teachers of Heaven'. They travelled the world in their great ships doing all in their power to keep the spark of civilization burning. They settled at key locations - Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, Baalbek in the Lebanon, Giza in Egypt, ancient Sumer, Mexico, Peru and across the Pacific where a huge pyramid has recently been discovered in Indonesia. Everywhere they went these 'Magicians of the Gods' brought with them the memory of a time when mankind had fallen out of harmony with the universe and paid a heavy price.A memory and a warning to the future... For the comet that wrought such destruction between 12,800 and 11,600 years may not be done with us yet. Astronomers believe that a 20-mile wide 'dark' fragment of the original giant comet remains hidden within its debris stream and threatens the Earth. An astronomical message encoded at Gobekli Tepe, and in the Sphinx and the pyramids of Egypt,warns that the 'Great Return' will occur in our time...

Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century and beyond - from overcoming death to creating artificial life. It asks the fundamental questions: how can we protect this fragile world from our own destructive power?

A coloring book that takes you on an expedition through a jungle to discover a forgotten world of flora and fauna. Through intricate pen and ink illustrations, it helps colour-inners of all ages to explore an exotic rainforest teeming with creatures large and small such as: tree frogs and dainty hummingbirds, prowling tigers and playful monkeys.

A raw, cerebral work devoted to the inextricability of pleasure and pain, and to the question of what role, if any, aesthetic beauty can play in times of great heartache or grief.

Title: Books That Changed History, Author: Dk, Publication Year: 2017-09-07, Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Language: eng

L''insomnie, définie comme un manque subjectif de sommeil est un trouble très fréquent, au point d''être devenue un problème de santé publique. Physiologiquement, le sommeil devient moins réparateur avec le vieillissement et les personnes âgées sont très souvent concernées par l''insomnie, sollicitant ainsi leur médecin traitant pour obtenir une ordonnance contenant un médicament hypnotique. Les benzodiazépines à demi-vie courte ou intermédiaire ont longtemps été utilisées comme hypnotiques car leur effet sédatif intervient rapidement. Cependant, elles entraînent de nombreux effets indésirables (dépendance importante et effets résiduels le lendemain de la prise). Ainsi, de nouvelles molécules ont été mises au point, il s''agit des hypnotiques apparentés aux benzodiazépines dont le zolpidem et la zopiclone. Considérés comme plus sûrs d''utilisation que les benzodiazépines, ces derniers ne sont pourtant pas dénués d''effets indésirables, notamment chez les personnes de plus de 65 ans. Des effets négatifs sur la conduite automobile chez des sujets jeunes et âgés ont été mis en évidence dans les études, et l''association avec des substances potentialisant l''effet sédatif n''est pas rare.

In Strangers in Their Own Land, the renowned sociologist Arlie Hochschild embarks on a thought-provoking journey from her liberal hometown of Berkeley, California, deep into Louisiana bayou countrya stronghold of the conservative right. As she gets to know people who strongly oppose many of the ideas she famously champions, Hochschild nevertheless finds common ground and quickly warms to the people she meetsamong them a Tea Party activist whose town has been swallowed by a sinkhole caused by a drilling accidentpeople whose concerns are actually ones that all Americans share: the desire for community, the embrace of family, and hopes for their children.Strangers in Their Own Land goes beyond the commonplace liberal idea that these are people who have been duped into voting against their own interests. Instead, Hochschild finds lives ripped apart by stagnant wages, a loss of home, an elusive American dreamand political choices and views that make sense in the context of their lives. Hochschild draws on her expert knowledge of the sociology of emotion to help us understand what it feels like to live in "e;red"e; America. Along the way she finds answers to one of the crucial questions of contemporary American politics: why do the people who would seem to benefit most from "e;liberal"e; government intervention abhor the very idea?

The Kybalion: Centenary Edition is an intriguing book written by the mysterious Three Initiates. This fascinating work, first published in 2018 by J.P.Tarcher, U.S./Perigee Bks., U.S., delves into the realm of ancient wisdom and philosophy. The book belongs to the genre of metaphysical literature, offering readers a unique perspective on universal truths. The Kybalion presents the seven Hermetic principles that, according to the teachings, underpin all existence. The Centenary Edition celebrates 100 years of this timeless classic, making it a must-have for seekers of wisdom and students of the esoteric. The Three Initiates invite you on a journey of exploration and self-discovery through the pages of this book. Discover the wisdom of the ages with The Kybalion: Centenary Edition.

"Ringe i vandet" er den første bog, hvor en række af Bob Moore’s elever fortæller om den betydning, som Bob Moore’s undervisning og vejledning har haft for dem. Initiativtager og redaktør er Annette Ikast, og Bob Moore’s søn, Colin Moore, har skrevet forord til bogen. Bob Moore var meditationslærer og healer. Han blev født i Irland i 1928, flyttede til Danmark i 1974 og døde i Ringkøbing i 2008. Bob Moore var i egentlig og bedste forstand en ener. Oprindelig var han uddannet elektroingeniør, men studerede også teologi og andre beslægtede emner. Han blev tidligt i sit liv interesseret i spirituelle, religiøse og åndelige anliggender. Gennem sit virke i Danmark, i de sidste mange år i Ringkøbing, fik Bob Moore en varig og meget stor betydning for så mange mennesker, at han satte sit præg på samfundsudviklingen. Det talte Bob Moore aldrig om; dertil var han for beskeden, men realiteten er og var, at Bob Moore havde en meget stor betydning for mange tusinde mennesker fra alle dele af verden. Man mærker på alle de mennesker, der har bidraget til denne bog, en stor respekt for og kærlighed til Bob Moore. Han var i ordets dybeste forstand en lærer, en enestående, dybt engageret, ansvarlig og utrættelig lærer. Hans undervisning rækker langt ind i dette århundrede, hvor verden oplever alvorlige udfordringer og kriser. Vi véd, at Bob Moore var meget optaget af planeten Jordens situation og udvikling. Han kerede sig i høj grad om de kriser i verden, som han så klart så og mærkede, og jeg tror, at hele hans undervisning også var rettet mod at bidrage til at uddanne mennesker til at leve og virke i en verden og i en periode med meget store globale udfordringer.

For decades we have been told a story about the divide between rich countries and poor countries. We have been told that development is working: that the global South is catching up to the North, that poverty has been cut in half over the past thirty years, and will be eradicated by 2030. But is it true? This book deals with this topic.