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Almost 40% of the world's population play video games. Whether on smartphones, consoles or PCs, the gaming industry is growing rapidly - with no signs of stagnation. But you probably belong to a much smaller percentage, because you don't just play a few rounds of Candy Crush in your spare time, no, you mean it a bit more seriously. Maybe you've thought about what it would be like to be an e-athlete, or you know very well that the next rank is within your grasp. That's why you finally decided to buy this guide, because you want to get to the next level because you know you have what it takes.

Almost everyone is familiar with names like Thor and Loki from movies, comics and other corners of the media world today, but where do they come from? That's exactly what this book looks at. You'll dive for a while into the origins of these familiar names of Norse mythology. You'll not only get an overview of the scientific sources if you desire to further investigate more specifically than what is presented here, you'll also get a short but concise introduction to the mythological world created in a pre-Christian time.

Relaxing baths, reading books, calming teas, lavender, walks, breathing deeply: do these aids sound familiar to you in your search for more inner balance and on the path to greater equilibrium? Are you often easily irritable in everyday life and wish you could react more calmly to many situations? Do you often lie in bed at night and wonder when you will finally be able to calm down and fall asleep? Then this guide may be able to help you. It deals intensively with a type of yoga that calms the body and mind and relaxes the soul.

This book is intended for readers who are looking for an introduction to the confusing diversity of German literature. The chronological order chosen is best suited for this purpose because, in contrast to topic- or genre-oriented ordering procedures, it shows a genesis and traces the genealogy of German literature. The fact that Goethe's novel Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre would most likely have looked completely different without Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen's Simplicissimus can be shown most easily and effectively in the context of a chronologically presented journey through time.

What do you think of when you hear the word recycling? No doubt you immediately think of a few things to do with nature conservation, the reuse of non-degradable raw materials or waste and waste recycling. You may want to stop reading here because you don't want to be lectured on climate protection and sustainability any more than you already are in the media.

Stress and a hectic pace are the order of the day for many of us. Not only we adults, but also our children are increasingly stressed. This book contains 13 dream journeys for children to alleviate this stress, recharge their batteries and prevent the daily grind from taking them to sleep at night. The focus is on the honey bears that your child gets to know in the first story. With their help, the traveler is guided through various themes and worlds in the subsequent stories. Reading these richly illustrated stories to your child stimulates their imagination and creativity.

Are you also tired of going to work every day just to try to make the time pass quickly? Putting all your strength and energy into your job every day, just hoping to go home soon? That's how it is for a large number of people, even those who have actually focused their job selection on finding something that matches their interests. Of course, this can make life very difficult; after all, working is an activity we spend almost our entire lives doing, as it ensures our financial survival. If you find yourself in this suffering that seems hopeless, you have chosen the right book.

From a European-Western perspective, much of what is related to the state of Japan, including its history and culture and the people who live there, seems not only foreign, but also in some ways inaccessible and incomprehensible. Those who do not deal with it explicitly often have no connection to Japan at all. This, of course, is also true of Japanese mythology. In contrast to Greco-Roman or Nordic-Germanic mythology, the level of knowledge about it in the West is rather low.

This question lies at the heart of this book, as well as other sub-topics that relate to it. Your knowledge will increase about giftedness, and solutions will be provided for a problematic child who is looking for the right therapist. Someone with an expert opinion and degree in psychology could definitely be beneficial to your child’s development. In this book, we’ll break down what to look for in a therapist like that.

The fundamental goal of any company is to increase the value of the business for shareholders. Whether you want to get a great response to a newspaper or magazine ad, a direct sales letter or a website, you need to be clear about the following basic fact: "What is it that makes your business stand out?" An important and frequently used marketing communication tool is the sales letter. It can build your customer base and increase your sales.

Dark clouds cast a shadow over 17th century Europe and color the continent in a dark fog. When they break out, a deluge of blood and sweat rolls over the countries, destroying landscapes and wiping out entire cities. There has never been a more merciless war in the history of Europe. Between state-building and religious conflicts, soldiers are sent to certain death and villages are razed to the ground.

Our world is changing, the climate is changing. Species that have long existed on our planet are disappearing and resources are becoming scarce. People are slowly realizing that development is not always good. We are exploiting our earth, but we should be looking after it, because we only have this one. Slowly, however, a rethink is taking place and people are trying to undo past mistakes. Attempts are being made to reduce CO₂ emissions, conserve the earth's resources and pay more attention to nature. But once we have become accustomed to a certain standard of living, it is difficult to give it up again or change our habits.

In this book I would like to introduce you to the wonderful topic of dream journeys for children. In a world full of stress and hectic, we are all grateful for a little distraction and a little relaxation for in between. It's not just us adults who feel this way, our children also need some time out from the stresses of everyday life every now and then. Because of their openness to fantasy and creativity, children are particularly good at immersing themselves in a fantasy world. As parents, you can take advantage of this ability and create a dream trip together as a special family time.

Do you feel drained in your job? Do your students make your life hell? Do you find it hard to get up in the morning because you dread the school day? Then this book can help you. The job of a teacher is not easy. Disruptions and provocative students can significantly complicate your school day and rob you of any fun in teaching. Especially in this professional field, the danger of burnout should not be underestimated. You may already be at a point where you are thinking about throwing in the towel. But it doesn't have to be that way. Embark on a journey that will bring you effective change.

In this book you will learn about relaxation and its counterpart, tension - or stress. These terms are on everyone's lips today, but often we don't even know what we are really talking about or complaining about - and what can get us out of our, often unconsciously and self-created, stressful situations and help us in the long run to a relaxed and easy-going everyday life.

This audio book takes a step-by-step approach to the problems that stand between you and greater success in your studies. Starting with your basic perspective, motivation, and procrastination, you will learn to build a routine that is tailored to you and will protect you from sudden bulimic learning. Explanations of your internal and external structure will help you filter out and address your difficulties in organization and time management.

If you are reading this book, then you have probably come across a very common problem in our time - you are "lost". Not in the physical sense, of course. You have lost one of man's abilities as a superior biological being: mental clarity. How did you come to this? Let me guess: you are tired of the flow of information hitting our brains from everywhere, or maybe your job involves mental work and you can literally feel yourself being mentally overwhelmed, or something has gone wrong in your personal life. How do you feel? Tiredness is the first thing that comes to mind.

Do you feel manipulated and deceived? Do you trust people too easily and allow yourself to be blinded by them? Do you have the feeling that you always end up with the wrong people and end up being surprised by their cold-heartedness? Or have you caught a manipulator and want to understand their behavior? Then you have made the right decision by buying this guide. A dark side lurks in many people. They use psychological tricks to manipulate the people around them and play them off against each other. They use people cold-heartedly to achieve their own goals and rarely feel remorse or regret.

"Man is a creature of habit." You have certainly heard this proverb somewhere before. Well, the meaning of the proverb is that man likes to repeat exactly what proves to be good for him. Knowing about the consequences of nicotine consumption and the health benefits you can expect once you quit smoking, you will become an expert in this field. However, the most important part is practical tips and exercises that will help you become the conqueror of your addiction and move your habits in a different direction.

You work 40 hours a week and hardly have time for sports activities or other experiences in nature? You are constantly under pressure and can actually only really switch off and do something on trips? But you want to change this and finally break out of your comfort zone? Then this guide is the ideal way to put your plan into practice. Most people these days are far too comfortable to go outside and experience something and are always inventing excuses instead of really daring to do something for once.