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Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about managing anxiety with this straightforward guide.Virtually everyone has experienced anxiety at some point, but in its most extreme form this common mental health condition can be debilitating and isolating. Fortunately, it does not have to be this way: with a wide range of treatments, from relaxation exercises to therapy to antidepressants, an effective solution to your symptoms is within reach.In just 50 minutes you will be able to:* Understand the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to anxiety* Recognise the numerous psychological, behavioural and physical symptoms of anxiety* Find out about the different anxiety treatments available and choose the right one for youABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | HEALTH AND WELLBEING The Health and Wellbeing series from the 50Minutes collection is perfect for anyone looking to be healthier and happier in their personal life. Our guides cover a range of topics, from social anxiety to getting ready for a new baby, and provide simple, practical advice and suggestions to allow you to reduce stress, strengthen your relationships and increase your wellbeing.

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 attention of recruiters and establish a network of professionals to help you in your career.In 50 minutes you will be able to:* Build a high-quality network of professional connections in your field* Tailor your profiles to attract the attention of recruiters* Develop and maintain a reputation as a committed professional in your industryABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | COACHING The Coaching series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at all those who, at any stage in their careers, are looking to acquire personal or professional skills, adapt to new situations or simply re-evaluate their work-life balance. The concise and effective style of our guides enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of a broad range of concepts, combining theory, constructive examples and practical exercises to enhance your learning.

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Battle of Britain in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Britain. When Hitler decided to attack Britain in 1940, he expected a rapid victory for his army. Instead, the Battle of Britain became the most colossal air combat in history and led to the deaths of thousands of civilians. But it also showed the world that Hitler was not invincible, giving the occupied countries new hope and putting an end to the Nazi¿s victories in Europe.In just 50 minutes you will:   ¿ Learn the key facts about the Battle of Britain and why it lasted for much longer than Hitler anticipated   ¿ Understand the political and social context of the time and why Britain was left to fight the Nazis alone   ¿ Analyse the impact of Britain¿s victory on the rest of the world and how it marked the beginning of the end of Nazi rule over EuropeABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

Keen to learn but short on time? Find out everything you need to know about the life and work of Emile Zola in just 50 minutes with this straightforward and engaging guide!Emile Zola was the leading figure of the 19th-century literary movement of naturalism and remains one of France's best-known and most celebrated authors. With his sweeping 20-novel cycle Les Rougon-Macquart and other novels such as Therese Raquin, he provided a meticulous depiction of the society of his time and aimed to study the impact of a range of social, environmental and biological factors on individuals. He also believed in writers' responsibility to effect social change and bring about a better world, and took stances on a range of contemporary issues, notably the Dreyfus affair with his famous open letter J'accuse...!In this book, you will learn about:* The major historical, social and economic developments that influenced Zola's work* The main ideas and principles behind the literary movement of naturalism* Zola's most important works, the reception they met with and their impact on later authorsABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | Art & LiteratureThe Art & Literature series from the 50Minutes collection aims to introduce readers to the figures and movements that have shaped our culture over the centuries. Our guides are written by experts in their field and each feature a full biography, an introduction to the relevant social, political and historical context, and a thorough discussion and analysis of the key works of each artist, writer or movement, making them the ideal starting point for busy readers looking for a quick way to broaden their cultural horizons.

It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.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 facing crisis, were imposed on numerous developing countries with little regard for local conditions. Contrary to the expectations of most policymakers, this approach actually exacerbated crises, meaning that globalization ended up hurting the nations it was supposed to help. In the book, Stiglitz lays out a set of recommendations to harness the immense potential of globalization so that it can benefit everyone, not just a small coterie of financial elites.This book review and analysis is perfect for: ¿ Students of economics and international development¿ Anyone who wants to understand the inner workings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank¿ Anyone with an interest in the true causes of recent global economic crisesAbout 50MINUTES.COM | BOOK REVIEWThe Book Review series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at anyone who is looking to learn from experts in their field without spending hours reading endless pages of information. Our reviews present a concise summary of the main points of each book, as well as providing context, different perspectives and concrete examples to illustrate the key concepts.

It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.As its name suggests, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind seeks to trace the history of Homo Sapiens from its earliest evolution, when it was one of several human species coexisting on earth, to the 21st century. This sweeping narrative takes in the Agricultural Revolution, the development of language, the rise of money and much more, showing us not just where we have come from but also where we might be going. The book became a publishing phenomenon when it first appeared in English in 2014: it made The New York Times bestseller list and received the National Library of Chinäs Wenjin Book Award for the best published that year. It has been translated into over forty languages to date.This book review and analysis is perfect for: ¿ Students of anthropology and world history¿ Anyone with an interest in the history of humankind¿ Readers looking for an accessible introduction to anthropology and evolutionary biologyAbout 50MINUTES.COM | BOOK REVIEWThe Book Review series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at anyone who is looking to learn from experts in their field without spending hours reading endless pages of information. Our reviews present a concise summary of the main points of each book, as well as providing context, different perspectives and concrete examples to illustrate the key concepts.

It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness, by the Nobel Prize-winning economist Richard H. Thaler and the Harvard Law School professor Cass S. Sunstein, advocates libertarian paternalism, an approach by which individuals can be steered to make better decisions without taking away their freedom of choice. According to Thaler and Sunstein, humans are subject to biases and cognitive shortcomings which prevent them from always making the best decisions. By altering the way in which choices are presented, so-called ¿choice architects¿ can make people more likely to opt for a particular choice even if everything else in the situation remains the same. The idea of nudges has important applications in public policy, and the book has proved influential in numerous fields, from economics to philosophy.This book review and analysis is perfect for: ¿ Students of economics, psychology and politics¿ Anyone who wants to know why we make the choices we do¿ Anyone who is curious about how public policy can shape our behaviourAbout 50MINUTES.COM | BOOK REVIEWThe Book Review series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at anyone who is looking to learn from experts in their field without spending hours reading endless pages of information. Our reviews present a concise summary of the main points of each book, as well as providing context, different perspectives and concrete examples to illustrate the key concepts.

Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about dealing with anxiety attacks with this straightforward guide.Between 4 and 7% of the population suffers from anxiety, meaning a generalised sense of fear and nervousness that can lead to anxiety attacks if the sufferer is exposed to a particularly stressful situation. These attacks are characterised by a spiralling sensation of panic and impending doom, and leave victims feeling emotionally, mentally and physically exhausted. This guide provides a clear, simple explanation of a range of techniques that can reduce general levels of anxiety, thus making a fully-fledged anxiety attack less likely, as well as an introduction to a number of breathing exercises that can help you break out of an ongoing anxiety attack.In just 50 minutes you will be able to:* Understand the nature of anxiety attacks* Identify the symptoms and causes of anxiety* Discover ways you can alleviate anxiety and cut anxiety attacks shortABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | HEALTH AND WELLBEINGThe Health and Wellbeing series from the 50Minutes collection is perfect for anyone looking to be healthier and happier in their personal life. Our guides cover a range of topics, from social anxiety to getting ready for a new baby, and provide simple, practical advice and suggestions to allow you to reduce stress, strengthen your relationships and increase your wellbeing.