The beginnings of Sofia University may be traced back to the year 1888, ten years after the end of the Russian-Turkish War, which had begun in 1877, and which resulted in a recreated Bulgarian state re-emerging on the map of Europe. The state was small in territory, as well as in population. The capital, Sofia, numbered not more than 20,000 inhabitants. However, in this semi-oriental city, a Higher Pedagogical Course was started in 1888, and it was this that later grew into a modern higher education institution. The subsequent founding of the University was a single act, but behind it stood ages of history. ... |
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In Leadership, Kissinger analyses the lives of six extraordinary leaders through the distinctive strategies of statecraft which he believes they embodied. After the Second World War, Konrad Adenauer brought defeated and morally bankrupt Germany back into the community of nations by what Kissinger calls the strategy of humility. Charles de Gaulle set France beside the victorious Allies and renewed its historic grandeur by the strategy of will. During the Cold War, Richard Nixon gave geostrategic advantage to the United States by the strategy of equilibrium. After twenty-five years of conflict, Anwar Sadat brought a vision ... |
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Did you know that yoga benefits every system in the body, from joints to hormone response, digestion, and brain function? Science of Yoga uncovers the facts and explains how to get the most from your practice. Each asana is demonstrated with artworks that reveal the muscle and joint actions below the surface, safe alignment, and much more. This expanded edition features therapeutic sequences tailored to help relieve common problems, such as back pain, arthritis, and anxiety, including poses that can be performed in a chair. In addition, a new focus on breathwork shows how optimal breathing both improves yoga performance ... |
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The ultimate hustle is to move freely between the street and corporate worlds, to find your flow and never stay locked in the same position. This is a manifesto for how to operate in the twenty-first century, where everything has been turned on its head. Building on the runaway success of Robert Greene's The 48 Laws of Power (almost five million copies sold), the modern Machiavelli teams up with rapper 50 Cent to show how the power game of success can be played to your advantage. Drawing on the lore of gangsters, hustlers, and hip-hop artists, as well as 50 Cent's business and artistic dealings, the authors ... |
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A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About. What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words - Let Them - will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands-and this book will show you exactly how to do it. In ... |
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75th Anniversary Edition. Market developments over the past seven decades have borne out the wisdom of Graham's basic policies, and in today's volatile market, The Intelligent Investor remains essential. It is the most important book you will ever read on making the right decisions to protect your investments and make them grow. Featuring updated commentaries which accompany every chapter of Graham's book-leaving his original text untouched-from noted financial journalist Jason Zweig, this newly revised edition offers readers an even clearer understanding of Graham's wisdom and how it should be applied ... |
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This book is all about building relationships. With good relationships; personal and business success are easy. Dale Carnegie says You can make someone want to do what you want them to do by seeing the situation from the other person's point of view and arousing in the other person an eager want. You learn how to make people like you, win people over to your way of thinking, and change people without causing offense or arousing resentment. For instance, let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers, and talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person. Over 16 million copies sold. You can ... |
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The secret of how to harness the power of positivity and be happy now. Train your mind for peace and purpose every day. Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distils the timeless wisdom he learned as a practising monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. Over the past three years, Jay Shetty has become a favourite in the hearts and minds of millions of people worldwide. One of his clips was the most watched video on Facebook last year, with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 32 million, he has produced ... |
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360 meditations on wisdom. Perseverance and the art of living. The beloved classic daily devotional of Stoic meditations - the only authorized print edition in the US and complete with a ribbon marker - with more than two million copies sold! Why have history's greatest minds - from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities - embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a ... |
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This mouthwatering cookbook features 100 quick and easy one pot and one pan plant based recipes inspired by the blue zones, many made in 30 minutes or less. Inside you'll find easier than ever plant based breakfasts, dinners, snacks, and sides inspired by the blue zones, with grocery store-available ingredients and made with flavors Americans love best, including: a protein-packed Tex-Mex Breakfast Skillet; the perfect crunchy snack: Crispy Roasted Chickpeas; good-for-the-soul Creamy White Bean and Tomato Soup; a twist on a classic: a Deluxe Blue Zones Minestrone; veggie-loaded Spanakopita Pasta; crowd- ... |
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Become your best friend. Discover the power of daily self-love. This book is designed to nurture self-love and empower you to build relationships rooted in confidence, compassion and harmony. It contains practical exercises, gentle reflections, and affirmations designed to nourish your heart, elevate your spirit, and ground each day in self-respect and self-worth. Let this book be your companion in creating a life anchored in self-love. Because when you learn to love yourself, you open the door to a life filled with peace, purpose, happiness, and connection. Allow these daily reminders to guide you throughout the year ... |
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The Art of risking everything. In a world wired for chaos, these players are rewriting the rules. High-stakes, high-IQ, and often high on their own mythologies, they are driving the next era of finance, tech, and politics. But what happens when their bets go too far? Nate Silver's On The Edge reveals the hidden world of the River. It is the domain of gamblers and like-minded folks who move markets and change the fabric of society: poker legends, hedge fund titans, crypto speculators, and even those willing to bet the world's future on AI. They are obsessives with a deep hunger for volatility and an unrelenting ... |
