World Eras

With all the technological and economic shifts leading to significant change in the world of retailing, it's important to understand what really works - as well as what really doesn't - in the current retail selling environment. Surviving and thriving in this market means not just meeting, but exceeding, customer expectations. In this book, you learn what makes that possible: a nurturing relationship...combined with a tested, repeatable, zero-pressure sales process.

Tony Fallow has a sticky problem: Everything that isn't bolted down literally wants to be near him! Fearing he must be one of the Sovereign, a remarkable new minority of superpowered people who recently revealed themselves, Tony travels to the Donner Institute for Sovereign Studies with hopes of being cured. But as he tells his story to a human doctor working at the institute, the boorish Tony soon finds his problem might be more complicated than he suspected.

The basis for a major documentary, two leading experts sound an urgent call for the radical reimagining of American education so we can equip students for the realities of the 21st-century economy. “If you read one book about education this decade, make it this one” (Adam Braun, bestselling...

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Age of Discovery, then pay attention.... The Age of Discovery began in the early part of the 15th century and carried on through most of the 17th century. It is sometimes also referred to as the Age of Exploration. This was a time when the people of Europe began to travel, discover, and explore more of the world than ever before, mapping and naming the places they found. They bravely went out on the seas to learn about the world, often never sure if they would find anything at all, let alone ever return home.

Have you ever wondered why we wear the type of clothes we do? Packed with outlandish outfits, this exciting history of fashion trends reveals the flamboyant fashions adopted (and discarded) by our ancestors. In the days before cosmetic surgery, people used bum rolls and bombastic breeches to augment their figures, painted their faces with poisonous concoctions, and doused themselves with scent to cover body odor.

From the author of American Eden—finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and more—comes a sweeping, richly researched biography of Frederic Church, the great 19th-century American artist whose stunning paintings of remote lands and seas thrilled American audiences and put...

Willkommen zu einer unvergesslichen Reise durch die Jahrhunderte der deutschen Geschichte! Mit unserem fesselnden Hörbuch "Die Geschichte Deutschlands: Eine Reise durch die Epochen" entdecken Sie die Ursprünge, Wendepunkte und Höhepunkte, die Deutschland zu dem gemacht haben, was es heute ist. Beginnend mit den germanischen Stämmen und ihrer Interaktion mit dem Weströmischen Reich, führt das Buch in die Frühgeschichte Deutschlands und die Welt der Stammesgesellschaften ein.

Leading authorities analyze growing tensions in US-China relations and what this means for the future.

यंग वारिद एक कैंसर सर्वाइवर है और अपनी कहानी बेस्ट सेलर राईटर, रूबीना से लिखवाना चाहता है. लेकिन रूबीना इंकार कर देती है...क्या वारिद का सफर अधूरा रह जाता है?

In Mission Failure, Michael Mandelbaum, one of America's leading foreign policy thinkers, provides an original, provocative, and definitive account of the ambitious but deeply flawed post-Cold War efforts to promote American values and American institutions throughout the world.

""I thought I knew the story but learned much that I didn’t know. Outstanding!""— Richard Rhodes “This is historical research at its best.” — Dan Carlin President Truman’s choice to drop the atomic bomb is the most debated decision in the 20th Century. But what if Truman’s actual...

In den Wirren des Nazi-Regimes kämpft eine deutsche Jüdin darum, ihre Tochter aus den Klauen des Bösen zu retten. Paris 1941. Die deutsche Jüdin Sarah sitzt mit ihrer fünfjährigen Tochter Rebekka in Paris fest, während der zweite Weltkrieg tobt. In ihrer Verzweiflung versuchen sie, dem immer enger werdenden Korsett der Nazis zu entkommen und ins neutrale Spanien zu fliehen. I

Tired of being misunderstood in texts, emails, or video calls? Want to know exactly what to say, how to say it, and get real results? This book is your ultimate guide to mastering communication in today’s fast-paced digital world. Whether you're a leader, manager, or someone who wants stronger relationships, you'll learn tools that work across every platform—texts, emails, video calls, and more.

China's reform era is ending. Core factors that characterized it - political stability, ideological openness, and rapid economic growth - are unraveling.

From a Bancroft Prize-winning historian, a biography of the famed poet, courtier, and colonizer, showing how he laid the foundations of the English Empire Sir Walter Ralegh was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth. She showered him with estates and political appointments. He envisioned her becoming...

La alienación de la gente del gobierno y la sociedad misma puede verse como resultado de la transformación helenística. También se puede ver dentro del arte del período. Los eruditos, artistas y filósofos comenzaron a rechazar los ideales colectivos y, en cambio, se centraron en el culto al individuo. Las esculturas ya no eran de dioses e ideales, sino de individuos, y los filósofos cultivaron las ideas de felicidad y placer individuales.

Secrets of American policies during the era of Obama and secret alliances with the regimes of Arab and Islamic countries. The battles with organizations inside the Middle East and the threat from Russia.

Lawyers are trained to work within the system. We’re not advocates for revolution. Most of us aren’t even comfortable being labelled “activists”. But when the rule of law is in peril, as it is like never before, it is our duty to not just practice law, but to protect it. This book tells the story of 14 “legal heroes” who have responded to the crises of the Trump presidency in innovative and inspiring ways, from advocating for asylum seekers on the southern border, to defending environmental protections in the nation’s highest courts.

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and redefining job roles, "Employability in the AI Era: Thriving in a Tech-Driven World" is your essential guide to navigating the evolving landscape of work. This comprehensive book provides a strategic roadmap for individuals and organizations to stay competitive and relevant in the age of AI. Learn how to rethink education and skill development, acquire in-demand certifications, and embrace lifelong learning to remain adaptable. Explore the rise of remote work, the gig economy, and flexible work arrangements.

This history of Britain set in a global context for our times offers a new perspective on how the rise and fall of an empire shaped modern European politics. When the British voted to leave the European Union in 2016, the country's future was thrown into doubt. So, too, was its past. The story...