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Being Genuine: Stop Being Nice, Start Being Real by Thomas d'Ansembourg provides a comprehensive overview of the ways we can improve our mental health by identifying and accepting our personal needs and communicating honestly about them. D'Ansembourg believes that the key to inner peace lies in unlearning...
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Globalization and Its Discontents by Joseph Stiglitz offers an insider's view of the role played by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in the economic crises of the 1990s. Stiglitz argues that the so-called Washington Consensus, a set of economic principles typically applied to nations...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the story of the Mayflower in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the voyage of the Mayflower. In 1620, a group of Puritans now known as the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America to escape the religious persecution they faced in England. Despite delays, tempests, food shortages, disease and discord, they managed to establish the colony of...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Napoleon Bonaparte in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Napoleon Bonaparte. In the aftermath of the French Revolution, France was in a state of division and anarchy, and in desperate need of a leader. Napoleon Bonaparte, an unlikely candidate from a humble Corsican background, rose through the ranks to rule not only over France,...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Berlin Wall in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
When the Berlin Wall was built unexpectedly in 1961, it divided the city for 28 years, separating families and friends for almost three decades. The Wall was a symbol of the divisions in Germany and Europe that followed the Second World War...
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Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about sophrology with this straightforward guide.
Sophrology is a powerful tool for promoting physical and mental health, and can be used for a range of purposes, from treating stress and insomnia to preparing for surgery or childbirth. The discipline was developed by the Colombian psychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo in the 1960s, and its popularity has risen steadily ever since. With...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about meditation at work with this practical guide.
Meditating at work seems unthinkable, especially as we struggle with ever-increasing workloads, endless meetings and stressful colleagues or supervisors. Remaining calm in these situations is essential to maintaining our productivity and looking after our mental and physical health. This guide will tell you all you...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Battle of Stalingrad in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Stalingrad. In August 1942, three years after the start of the Second World War, Nazi Germany and its allies launched a brutal attack on the Russian city of Stalingrad. However, after months of heavy fighting and extraordinary resistance from the...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Princess Diana in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. Following her marriage to Prince Charles in 1981, she became a member of the British royal family, and from that moment on her private life became subject to intense media scrutiny. In the following years, accusations of adultery placed...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Nuremberg trials in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Nuremberg trials. In the aftermath of the Second World War, the world was slowly coming round to the large-scale atrocities committed by the Nazis. The Allies recognised the need for international jurisdiction on war crimes and crimes against humanity, such as...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Battle of the Marne in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of the Marne. After the First World War broke out in 1914, the German army secured a series of early victories and advanced almost as far as Paris. However, a number of mistakes on the German side allowed the Allies to obtain a decisive victory at the...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Chernobyl disaster in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Chernobyl disaster. When a reactor exploded at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in April 1986, nobody could have known just how devastating the effects would be. Thousands of people died as a result of the catastrophe and even today the surrounding areas are considered...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about emotional intelligence with this practical guide.
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to "identify, access and control one's own emotions and those of others in a group". This is undoubtedly an essential skill for almost any career and luckily, it is also something that everybody can learn. This summary will teach you the methods you need to understand...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Adolf Hitler in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Adolf Hitler. Adolf Hitler's name will never be forgotten and his atrocious acts are still remembered to this day. He led the most shocking crimes against humanity in modern history which saw millions of people, particularly Jews, killed. But when Hitler was a child, there...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1952, Eisenhower was elected president in a landslide victory, putting an end to 20 years of Democratic leadership. His major achievements during his presidency include increased economic prosperity, the end of the Korean War and a reduction...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life and travels of Leif Eriksson in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Leif Eriksson's life and travels. The discovery of America has always been credited to Christopher Columbus. But in fact, America was discovered long before he was even born, by a Viking called Leif Eriksson. Eriksson travelled from Greenland to Canada and formed...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about looking for jobs using social media with this practical guide.
Nowadays, it is no longer enough for job hunters to simply send their CV and cover letter to potential employers, and they must do more to stand out from other highly qualified candidates. The solution? Social media! LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, to name just a few sites, allow you to attract the...
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Boost business performance, prepare for change and implement effective strategies
This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing the McKinsey 7S framework, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Understand the 7 aspects of this dynamic model
• Realize how these aspects are interconnected and the impact this has on your business
• Use the 7S framework...
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Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about overcoming jealousy with this straightforward guide.
Although most of us have experienced jealousy at some point, in its most extreme form it can destroy trust, ruin relationships and even end in violence. To stop this powerful emotion from poisoning your relationships, you need to identify what is causing it, understand the harm it can do and take steps to control your feelings.
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about choosing a professional coach with this practical guide.
Professional coaching can be an incredibly enriching experience for your personal and professional lives alike, but it all depends on how judiciously you choose your coach. It is essential to choose a coach who will meet your needs and expectations, and to avoid those who lack the necessary skills, experience...