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Attention is critical to our daily lives, from simple acts of reading or listening to a conversation to the more demanding situations of trying to concentrate in a noisy environment or driving on a busy roadway. This book offers a concise introduction to the science of attention, featuring real-world examples and fascinating studies of clinical disorders and brain injuries. It introduces cognitive neuroscience methods and covers the different types and core processes of attention. The links between attention, perception, and action are explained, along with exciting new insights into the brain mechanisms of attention revealed by cutting-edge research. Learning tools – including an extensive glossary, chapter reviews, and suggestions for further reading – highlight key points and provide a scaffolding for use in courses. This book is ideally suited for graduate or advanced undergraduate students as well as for anyone interested in the role attention plays in our lives.

Gettysburg has been widely analyzed in terms of its tactics and historical importance, but this book looks at the overlooked efforts of veterans who sought to build lasting tributes, not only to mark where they fought but to convey the deeper meanings behind their sacrifices. This compelling study explores the development of Union veteran monuments at Gettysburg from 1863 to 1913, uncovering the grassroots efforts of Union soldiers to immortalize their experiences on the battlefield that held the greatest significance for the Army of the Potomac. Through dedication speeches, correspondence, and historical records, the book reveals how Union veterans raised funds and rallied political support to construct these monuments, even as the nation moved toward reconciliation and reconstruction. Early monuments emphasized punishment for the South and the preservation of the Union, while later ones reflected themes of reconciliation. These tributes, set against the preserved landscape of Gettysburg, reflect the complex social, political, and economic forces of their time, and continue to shape our understanding of Civil War memory. A Forest of Granite offers a fresh perspective on Gettysburg, highlighting how Union veterans’ monumentation shaped the interpretation of the battlefield and ensured that future generations would remember not just where they fought, but why.

The intelligence war between Germany and the Soviet Union, ignited by Operation Barbarossa on 22 June 1941, was fiercely contested over four years. Neither side was prepared for the scale of the conflict, and both quickly developed methods to assess and counter each other’s military intentions.This book explores the intelligence strategies of Stalin’s SMERSH and Hitler’s Abwehr. SMERSH coordinated three independent counter-intelligence agencies within the Red Army, while the Abwehr was Germany’s military-intelligence service. Focusing on key battles like Stalingrad and Kursk, the book examines how both sides competed for intelligence advantage.The Soviets excelled in strategic deception, manipulating German decision-making. Early in the war, they used counterintelligence to deceive the Germans, notably during their surprise counteroffensive at Moscow in December 1941 and their hidden tank formations in 1942. German intelligence chief Gehlen underestimated Soviet deception and overestimated German superiority, which hindered effective analysis.Meanwhile, the Soviets deployed agents behind German lines and employed terror tactics to destroy German operations. The pivotal battle of Stalingrad revealed the Germans'' intelligence failures, and their subsequent losses marked a turning point. By the war''s end, Soviet counterintelligence had become a critical weapon, reshaping the intelligence landscape and significantly impacting the outcome of the war.

The rise of Oasis in the 1990s was stratospheric, yet they remained the people’s band. This is the story about how lives were changed forever, told by those who lived through it.All around the world, millions felt a connection to these working-class lads from Manchester. With anthemic songs crafted and sung by the greatest songwriter and singer of their generation, from their first interview they proclaimed themselves the best band in the world, and for a shining moment in the mid-1990s they were.‘Live Forever’. Definitely Maybe. (What''s The Story) Morning Glory?. ‘Wonderwall’. Knebworth. A level of success not seen by a British band for 30 years, ushering in a new cultural zeitgeist: Britpop, Cool Britannia, New Labour, and at the centre of it all, the soap opera antics of the warring Gallagher brothers and their bandmates.Departed members were replaced by fresh faces as the 2000s ushered in their next career phase with Oasis inspiring younger generations. Yet the music and drama continued up to one night in Paris when everything fell apart… until the world stood still in August 2024.Expanded and revised to include over 25 exclusive new interviews from The Oasis Podcast, including contributions from those involved (Alan McGee, Tony McCarroll, Andy Bell, Steve White, Owen Morris), writers with first-hand coverage (Paolo Hewitt, John Robb), celebrity fans (Ricky Hatton) and many more, this book spans their entire career from 1991 to the present day, making it the ultimate story of Oasis.

Have you ever met a relaxed woman? Would you like to become one? Drawing on years of therapeutic experience and pioneering research, psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs dispels the cultural myth that relaxing is lazy and shows us how it is, in truth, a path to healing, freedom and joy. We have become a society of rushing women, overburdened women, exhausted women. Stress, guilt and burnout ripple through our lives. We try so hard to do it all - to be the perfect partners, mothers, daughters, colleagues, friends - only to end up feeling not good enough, unappreciated, lonely and exhausted. In The Relaxed Woman, Nicola Jane Hobbs explores how the stress of societal pressures, unrealistic expectations and traumatic experiences impact our minds, bodies and relationships and illuminates a path towards healing. Weaving together neuroscience and psychology with inspirational stories from women who are discovering the transformational power of relaxation for themselves, Nicola guides us on a journey to becoming relaxed women - women who have untangled their sense of worth from their productivity, who can rest without guilt and anxiety, who trust their intuitions, honour their needs and live by their deepest values. Filled with simple rest rituals we can weave into our busy lives, healing practices to help regulate our nervous systems and practical strategies to support us in navigating the unavoidable stressors of life, this book is for all of us who long to live more restful, joyful and authentic lives.

In the tradition of classics such as Lives of the Cell by Lewis Thomas, a bold reframing of our relationship with technology into one that is more positive and human centered. In the digital world, code is the essential primary building block, the equivalent of the cell or DNA in the biological sphere-and almost as mysterious. Code can create entire worlds, real and virtual; it allows us to connect instantly to people and places around the globe; and it performs tasks that were once only possible in science fiction. It is a superpower, and not just in a technical sense. It is also a gateway to ideas. As vividly illustrated by Samuel Arbesman, it is the ultimate connector, providing new insight and meaning into how everything from language and mythology to biblical texts, biology, even our patterns of thought connect with the history and nature of computing. While the building block of code can be used for many wondrous things it can also create deeper wedges in our society and be weaponized to cause damage to our planet or our civilization. Code and computing are too important to be left to the tech community; it is essential that each of us engage with it. And we fail to understand it at our peril. By providing us with a framework to think about coding and its effects upon the world and placing the past, current, and future developments in computing into its broader setting we see how software and computers can work for people as opposed to against our needs. With this deeper understanding into the "why" of coding we can be masters of technology rather than its victims.

In this book, Raimundo Barreto examines ecumenical initiatives that have emerged from the people--from "the bases"--in conversation with interchurch ecumenical work. Revisiting grassroots developments in Latin America, such as the Church and Society movement of the 1950s and the Base Christian Communities of the 1970s, this book expands the concept of base ecumenism by engaging independent and Pentecostal communities in a religiously pluralistic Latin America. Barreto compares base ecumenism with similar initiatives in the history of the modern ecumenical movement, arguing that base ecumenism contributes fresh and renewing insights to this era of world Christianity. Paying special attention to the Popular Reading of the Bible movement, Barreto highlights the agency of women, racially minoritized groups, and young people.

Much has been written about the great extent encompassed by the Roman Empire''s borders, their armies’ attempts to expand and defend them, and about the extent to which ‘Romanization’ imposed a uniform culture within them. But far less attention has been lavished on Rome''s relations with the wider world that lay beyond these porous borders. A citizen shopping in the jostling market of a Roman city could buy amber or fur from Scandinavia, ivory from sub-Saharan Africa, spice from India or Chinese silk, among a host of other exotic foods and luxuries. These goods did not just show up at the nearest port; they were the result of centuries of trade missions, trade deals and a general compulsion to explore the outside and largely unknown world.Paul Chrystal examines Rome’s relations with the world it never conquered, describing what the Romans knew of it, how trade relations were established and commerce conducted. He explores the major trade routes such as the fabled Silk Road to China and the sea routes to India, as well as many more. He details embassies and exploratory missions conducted across thousands of miles to open trade and diplomatic links, such as that of Chinese general Bao Chao sent to contact the Romans. Importantly he discusses trade in both directions and emphasizes that along with goods went a two-way exchange of people, ideas, knowledge, and culture. Along the way, topical themes such as immigration, inclusion and xenophobia are raised.From Finland to Lake Chad, and from Ireland to India and China, the Romans left their mark upon the wider world, a world that in turn left its indelible mark upon their Empire.

Stand in Your Greatness is a long-awaited dialogue, sharing life scenarios that many of us live in silence. These include experiences in our careers, relationships, mental health and cultural rebellions, all identified by most of us, yet often spoken very little. Women would live easier lives if only we shared our fears, doubts and lack of trust amongst ourselves, in order to encourage, inspire and recognise we are not alone in life’s challenges. Stand in your Greatness is funny, daring, and most all, shares answers that may be the lightbulb moment you’ve been looking for. It covers the issues that are the reality for many of us, such as racism, class and cultural differences that contribute to who we become. See your identity, become more comfortable with who you are, and gain a different perspective on life that makes things all the more joyful, encouraging you to STAND IN YOUR GREATNESS.

Home from Home records the seventy-year history of an emigree Ukrainian community which established roots and gradually integrated into the life of a Yorkshire mill town, while nurturing deep ties with its homeland. By sharing its relatively unknown past, specifically at a time when Ukraine heroically endures an unprovoked and destructive invasion by Russian forces, it aids understanding of historic hostilities between the two.Initially covering harrowing, sensitive and hitherto undisclosed stories, Home from Home travels back to a traumatic era of enforced slave labour under the Third Reich, battles on the Eastern Front and survival in frightful camps during the bloody years of the Second World War.Then, from the late 1940s, the establishment of Ukrainian Clubs, like Huddersfield, enable the preservation of Ukrainian history, language, and traditions in the UK. Rich, vibrant Christmas and Easter traditions, Ukrainians’ love of music, dance, food and drink come to the fore; and yet in the background, the clamour for Ukrainian Independence endured and still shines brightly to this day.Home from Home provides a deep, empathetic view of Ukrainians settling in the UK, their past and current difficulties integrating, and their legendary resilience to overcome and survive as a free and proud people.

The Scottish Wars of Independence are often celebrated for the heroic deeds of men, but behind the scenes, noblewomen played an equally pivotal role in shaping the nation’s fate. In Women in the Scottish Wars of Independence, Beth Reid brings to life the stories of these remarkable women, from royalty to influential landowners, whose contributions to Scotland’s turbulent history have long been overlooked.From noblewomen like Isabella MacDuff, Agnes Randolph, and Agnes Comyn—who made kings, defended castles, and led conspiracies—to royal women who influenced key decisions and defined dynasties, this book paints a vivid picture of resilience, strategy, and courage. Through chronicles, royal charters, and material culture, Reid uncovers how these women navigated war and politics, revealing their critical yet underappreciated roles in shaping the outcomes of the Wars of Independence.Focusing on noblewomen rather than ordinary lives, this book offers a fresh perspective on a male-dominated narrative, shedding light on the influential partnerships and actions of women who stood at the heart of Scotland''s history. With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Women in the Scottish Wars of Independence is essential reading for history enthusiasts eager to explore the often-untold contributions of Scotland’s noblewomen during one of its most formative periods.

When the Second World War broke out, Miss Daisy Baker of Kingsbury County School reached out to every former scholar serving their country. Two hundred Old Kingsburians replied, sending five hundred letters between them. Those letters survive – and they are the subject of this book. To read the Letters to Miss Baker is to follow those former scholars as they trained, travelled, camped, fought, were imprisoned and died in the struggle to save democracy. They may have expected to spend their working lives in London or its environs and might never have travelled abroad. Yet, from 1939 to 1945, they found themselves bumping into each other in the most unlikely of places; fighting in brutal, historic battles, whether on the western front, in the deserts of North Africa or amid the melee of Italy; flying missions to bring destruction upon the enemy, the odds stacked against them, flailing frantically to free themselves from blazing planes; guarding the high seas, shelled, going down with their ship; huddled in secret, decoding messages, providing vital intelligence to the Forces; even ferrying a Prime Minister around. Letters to Miss Baker is a tribute to those Old Kingsburians and to their remarkable teacher.

This essential read provides clarity on the intertwined relationships of global capitalism, energy politics, and racial oppression, and challenges readers to rethink their understanding of Palestine. <br><br>Dismantling the simplistic narratives that dominate mainstream discourse, Hanieh, Knox and Ziadah argue that the Palestinian situation cannot be fully understood without considering the broader historical and regional dynamics of Western imperialism and capitalist accumulation. By integrating the roles of imperialism, fossil capitalism, and racialization, this book offers a thorough critique of the socio-economic and political forces that sustain the Israeli settler-colonial project and the unwavering support it receives from Western powers.

Monografia tematicky nadväzuje na predchádzajúce publikácie o kultúre a spôsobe života pastierov oviec v Liptove. Prezentuje ovčiarstvo ako hospodársky a kultúrny fenomén, ktorý významne ovplyvnil spôsob života pôvodného roľníckeho obyvateľstva. Ovčiarov tzv. valaských chlapov predstavuje ako osobnosti, ktoré vynikali silou, odvahou a zručnosťami. Boli znalcami prírody, liečiteľmi tela a duše, nositeľmi ľudovej múdrosti a ľudia im prejavovali úctu a vážnosť. Aj v 21 storočí v Liptove žijú a pracujú ovčiari - bačovia, farmári, družstevníci, chovatelia, ktorí napriek neľahkým a zložitým podmienkam sa podujali uchovať dedičstvo predchádzajúcich generácií. Zveľaďujú a modernizujú svoje chovy a dokazujú sebe aj iným, že ovčiarstvo je dobrou a perspektívnou profesiou.

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ŠKOLA SLOVENSKÉHO ORNAMENTU „Všetko, čo vyjadruje rázovitosť Slovenska, nekonečnú reťaz jeho úchvatných prírodných krás, divokrásne skupiny hôr, pamätné hrady, romantické doliny so starodávnymi mestami a rázovitými dedinami, kde v rozmanitosť ľudového kroju hlaholí čarokrásna slovenská pieseň, … tam otvára sa pred nami pravý rozhľad po kraji, o ktorom povedal zvečnelý Rudolf Pokorný, že je tu na všetkých stranách toľko krásy, že by z nej mohlo žiť umenie celého sveta…“ Bohuslav Vavroušek Malebné Slovensko, Praha 1920 Slovenský ľudový ornament (vzor) prešiel dlhým vývojom od svojich prvopočiatkov do dnešných dní. Vďaka naším predkom sa nám zachoval na celom území dnešného Slovenska, Karpatských hôr a Panónskej nížiny. Ornament (vzor), používaný pri zdobení šiat a ich doplnkov, domov, výrobkov dennej potreby a zbraní, plnil súčasne viacero funkcií. Traduje sa, že hlavným účelom ornamentov (vzorov) používaných na šatách (šate) našich predkov nebolo len zdobenie odevu, ale bola to hlavne ich ochranná funkcia. Ochraňovali človeka pred všetkými možnými formami zla a negatívnych vplyvov. Umiestnenie týchto ornamentov (vzorov) nebolo náhodné, ale boli cielene na tých miestach odevu (šaty), kde sa odhaľovalo ľudské telo – kde vychádzalo spod šiat. Na hlave to bola vyšívaná šatka, čepiec, klobúk alebo vojenská prilba. Okolo krku to bol vyšívaný golier chrániaci hlavne krčnú tepnu. Na zápästiach to boli vyšívané rukávniky a manžety, alebo okolo pásu vyšívané a tkané opasky. Ďalej to boli kožúšky, mužské košele, ženské blúzky, ženské šaty a sukne, uteráky, obrusy, ručníky a rôzne iné doplnky. V týchto, najčastejšie vyšívaných ornamentoch (vzoroch), sú zakomponované staroslovenské (slovienske) symboly, ktoré mali ochrannú (oberežnú) funkciu. Okrem symbolov sú súčasťou ornamentu rôzne geometrické, rastlinné, zvieracie, predmetné a figurálne prvky, ktoré sa začali objavovať vo väčšej miere s príchodom kresťanstva a postupne prevažovali nad uvedenými staroslovenskými ochrannými symbolmi (vzormi), nazývanými neskoršie aj ako geometrické a merbné ornamenty alebo vzory. Prevahu rastlinných motívov pozorujeme hlavne v nížinách a v oblastiach so silným vplyvom kresťanstva. Naopak v horských kotlinách a dolinách Karpatských hôr sa podarilo uchovať v ornamentálnej tvorbe staroslovenské (slovienske) symboly a vzory. Ide napríklad o tieto oblasti: Rajecká dolina (Čičmany), Tatranská kotlina (Važec), Poľana (Detva, Hriňová), Horehronie, Novohrad, Karpatská Rus,… Nosiť správnu šatu znamenalo pre našich predkov nosiť na sebe účinnú ochranu tela overenú niekoľko tisícročnou tradíciou a kultúrou. Naša staroslovenská tradícia hovorí, že človek našej kultúry sa skladá z Tela, Duše, Ducha a má Svedomie. Tak ako naše Telo ochraňuje Dušu, tak naša šata (odev) chráni Telo. Šata v našej kultúre bola najčastejšie bielej farby, ušitá z ľanového alebo konopného plátna. Plátno je pritom textília tkaná tou najjednoduchšou plátennou väzbou, krížením osnovy a útku. Takto ušité šaty sa zdobili výšivkou – ornamentami (vzormi) a symbolmi červenej farby, ktoré chránili svojho majiteľa pred negatívnymi vonkajšími vplyvmi. Okrem toho podporovali rozvoj jeho duše a ducha, vyjadrovali jeho príslušnosť k rodu (rodové symboly) a jeho spoločenské zaradenie (duchovenstvo, kniežatá, vojenskí velitelia, bojovníci, poľnohospodári, remeselníci,…). Staroslovenská šata bola šitá tak, aby chránila bioenergetické pole človeka a koncentrovala jeho životnú energiu. Podkladom ľudového ornamentu (vzoru) novšej slovenskej kultúry sú isté základné útvary, ktoré v najrozmanitejších zoradeniach (kompozičných schémach) vytvárajú náš slovenský svojrázny ornament – svojráz, tak ako napríklad isté frazeologické útvary vytvárajú slovnú bohatosť našej krásnej slovenskej reči, alebo hudobné útvary vytvárajú hudobnú symfóniu. Slovenský ornament (vzor) je veľmi dôležitou súčasťou našej pôvodnej staroslovenskej aj novodobej slovenskej kultúry, tvorenia a bytia. Je pre nás v súčasnosti,

Nejnovější výzkumy ukazují, že výrazné narcistické sklony se dnes vyskytují až u 20 % běžné populace. Toxické chování narcistických osobností rozvrací manželství, rodinné i přátelské vztahy, komunity, pracovní prostředí. V některých případech narcisté dokážou své oběti dohnat až k sebevraždě. Ne nadarmo se narcismus považuje za součást modelu temné triády (psychopatie, machiavelismus, narcismus). V této knize se dozvíte, jak ve svém okolí rozpoznat lidi s narcistickými tendencemi či osobností a jak se ze vztahu s nimi vymanit. Zjistíte, co je to syndrom narcistického zneužívání, trauma ze zrady, jaký je cyklus vztahu s narcistou, kdo jsou jeho ideální oběti a co dělat, když se ocitnete ve vztahu s narcistou. A nakonec možná zjistíte, že vztahy vůbec nejsou komplikované... dokud do nich nevstoupí narcista.

Pre súčasných ľudí, ktorých od detstva sprevádzajú hračky dinosaurov a filmy ako Jurský park, je ťažké predstaviť si svet, kde tieto tvory neexistovali - presnejšie, ešte neboli objavené. A práve doň čitateľov zavedie americký spisovateľ, publicista a propagátor vedy Edward Dolnick. Vo svojej zábavnej knihe ich zoznámi s osudmi prvých paleontológov, excentrických bádateľov, ktorí si v prvej polovici 19. storočia lámali hlavu nad skamenelinami čudných príšer, aby zo svojich poznatkov nakoniec poskladali dnes všeobecne známy príbeh o dinosauroch.

Papež František dobře věděl, jaký význam má rodina pro utváření harmonických a láskyplných vztahů mezi manželi, rodiči a dětmi i mezi generacemi. Zdravá rodina je základem pro budování silné společnosti, místem, kde se učíme být plně lidmi a kde se předává víra z generace na generaci, když její členové zakoušejí lásku, odpuštění a velkorysost. Tato drobná knížka obsahuje třicet inspirativních myšlenek papeže Františka, pronesených na téma lásky, manželství a rodinného života. Připomíná nám, že manželství máme stavět na pevném zá¬kladě opravdové lásky, pocházející od Boha. Knížečka povzbudí snoubence, manžele, rodiče i prarodiče – všechny, kdo si přejí vytvořit ze svého manželství a rodiny bezpečné místo plné lásky, porozumění a naděje. S prospěchem ji využijí manželská společenství, ti, kdo se připravují na duchovní manželské obnovy a exercicie ve farnostech nebo na poutních místech, i jednotlivé manželské páry a rodiny.