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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the attack on Pearl Harbor in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. By 1941, much of the world was already at war, and tensions between the USA and Japan had been mounting for years. That year, Japan made the decision to go to war against the United States and launched a devastating surprise attack on the Pearl Harbor military base. This attack led the USA to enter the Second World War, and remains one of the most important events in the country¿s history.In just 50 minutes you will:¿ Understand why there were major tensions between the USA and Japan during the 1930s and 1940s¿ Learn about what happened during attack on Pearl Harbor, including the American response and Japanese strategic errors¿ Analyse the outcome of the attack and its consequences for both countriesABOUT 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? Get to grips with the events of World War I from 1915 to 1917 in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes provides a clear and engaging analysis of World War I from 1915 to 1917. The First World War was at the time the deadliest conflict in history, and involved all the world¿s most powerful countries. Despite hopes on both sides of a quick victory, the conflict soon descended into a war of attrition, with heavy losses but little decisive progress. The years 1915-1917 saw a continued stalemate and an expansion of the war as new countries, including the USA, entered the conflict.In just 50 minutes you will:¿Learn why the conflict spread to cover a greater area and what motivated new countries to join the fighting¿Evaluate the military strategy of the Allies and the Central Powers at this stage in the war¿Understand why Russia signed a separate peace with Germany and why the USA decided to enter the war in 1917ABOUT 50MINUTES | History & Culture50MINUTES 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? Get to grips with the history of the Resistance movements during World War II in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Resistance movements during the Second World War. In 1939 and 1940, Hitler¿s army was rapidly advancing across Europe, leaving many countries under German occupation. Although some chose to collaborate with the Germans, a small number of courageous men and women fought against the occupiers at great personal risk. In spite of enormous losses, their actions were a source of inspiration to many of their fellow citizens and contributed to the liberation of Europe in 1945.In just 50 minutes you will:¿ Understand why members of the Resistance decided to fight against Nazi occupation and the risks they faced by doing so¿ Learn about the people involved in the Resistance, including key figures like Charles de Gaulle and other less well-known participants¿ Analyse the impact of the actions of members of Resistance in relation to the losses sustainedABOUT 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.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective delegation with this practical guide.Busy managers often find themselves pressed for time as they take on a wide range of tasks at work. In spite of this, many remain reluctant to delegate as they worry that this may result in lower-quality work or delays in getting things done. Fortunately, with careful consideration and thoughtful planning, delegation can save you time and maximise the skills of your team to produce better results.In 50 minutes you will be able to:* Understand the advantages of delegating some of your work to capable and experienced colleagues* Identify the tasks to delegate and the people to delegate them to based on the skills and experience required* Effectively manage the person you have delegated to by supervising them and giving them constructive feedbackABOUT 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.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about planning for professional success with this practical guide.Professional success rarely happens by chance: rather, it is the result of ambition, careful planning and perseverance. This means that, in order to build a successful and fulfilling professional career, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve and the steps you need to take to get there. Fortunately, there are a number of techniques and methods that can help you with this.In 50 minutes you will be able to:* Identify your main objectives in your professional and private life, based on your dreams and values* Set clear, specific and challenging goals using the SMARTE method and SWOT analysis* Take positive and concrete steps toward achieving your objectives and draw up a plan of actionABOUT 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.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about overcoming stress and anxiety at work with this practical guide.The modern working environment is a major source of stress for many employees, as they face increasingly heavy workloads and constant pressure to perform at a high level. This may lead to stress and anxiety, which can become paralysing if they are not dealt with effectively. It is therefore essential to develop techniques and strategies to enable you to conquer your fears at work.In 50 minutes you will be able to:* Manage the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety in a professional context* Identify and understand the causes of your professional fears and worries* Use a range of methods to work towards conquering your fears ABOUT 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.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about self-assessment with this practical guide.Although professional evaluations can sometimes be challenging or intimidating, they are nonetheless important as they allow us to clearly define our strengths and weaknesses and identify areas for improvement. By carrying out regular, thorough self-assessment, you will find it easier to anticipate and overcome obstacles, achieve your goals and progress in your career.In 50 minutes you will be able to:¿ Objectively evaluate your professional strengths and areas for improvement ¿ Prepare effectively for company performance reviews¿ Formulate a structured self-assessment programme, putting you in control of your career developmentABOUT 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.

Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about brainstorming with this practical guide.In an increasingly competitive business world, companies must seek out ways to set themselves apart from their rivals and offer their customers something different. This requires careful thought, creativity and innovation. When used effectively, brainstorming is a fantastic tool for drawing on the insights and experiences of all team members, allowing you to generate powerful and original solutions. In 50 minutes you will be able to:¿ Generate ideas as part of a group brainstorming session using a number of different techniques¿ Lead effective and productive brainstorming sessions, in which all participants contribute their ideas¿ Choose and develop the best ideas to implement in your companyABOUT 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.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about improving your memory with this practical guide.We use our memories on a daily basis to learn and retain a large amount of information, making it imperative for us to look after them as much as possible. Regularly forgetting things can take a toll on our professional efficiency, interpersonal relationships and overall wellbeing. This guide will provide you with invaluable information on improving and maintaining your memory.In 50 minutes you will be able to:* Learn and retain important information more easily* Identify which techniques work for you for remembering and recalling various materials* Keep your memory in tip-top condition with our helpful and practical adviceABOUT 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.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective body language with this practical guide.In our interactions with colleagues and customers, our actions often speak louder than our words: regardless of what we are saying, our movements and gestures may betray our true feelings and get in the way of the message we want to convey. Consequently, if you want to develop strong professional relationships and communicate persuasively, you must learn to understand, interpret and control your body language.In 50 minutes you will be able to:¿ Identify the body language that is holding you back at work¿ Control your nonverbal communication to project confidence, interest and sincerity¿ Interpret the body language of the people you are speaking to in order to understand their intentions and motivationsABOUT 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.

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.The World is Flat is an award-winning book by three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman. It combines meticulous research, personal anecdotes and conceptual analysis to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the mechanisms behind globalisation in the 21st century, along with recommendations for individuals and companies who want to thrive in the new, ¿flat¿ world. Although some economists and academics have challenged Friedman¿s views, The World is Flat met with general critical and popular success when it was first published in 2005, and became an international bestseller.This book review and analysis is perfect for: ¿ Anyone who wants to learn about the processes behind globalisation¿ Individuals and companies looking to meet the challenges of the new global market¿ Students of business, politics or economicsAbout 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.

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the United Nations in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the history and principal achievements of the United Nations. The UN was founded in 1945 in the aftermath of the bloodiest war the world had ever seen, with its founding members aiming to maintain international peace and security and prevent destruction on such a vast scale from taking place again. Nowadays, the organisation consists of 193 members, meaning that almost every country in the world is represented, and its work spans a number of fields, including peacekeeping, the defence of human rights and sustainable development.In just 50 minutes you will:¿ Gain an understanding of the structure, aims and functioning of the United Nations¿ Learn about its main areas of activity and key related bodies¿ Understand the criticisms that have been levelled at the UN and the challenges facing it in the futureABOUT 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? Get to grips with the history of the Crusades in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Crusades. In the 11th century, tensions peaked between the Christian West and the Muslim East over control of the Holy Land. At the pope¿s call to Crusade, a series of conflicts broke out that would endure for nearly two centuries. The cultural and political shockwaves sent by the Crusades continue to affect the world today.In just 50 minutes you will:   ¿ Gain deeper understanding of the political and religious context surrounding the Crusades   ¿ Discover the key figures of the Crusades, including Richard the Lionheart and Saint Louis   ¿ Analyse the impact of the Crusades on both Western and Eastern cultures, and how the cultural exchange led to the RenaissanceABOUT 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? Get to grips with the history of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In the wake of the Second World War and its atrocities, the international community decided to come together to establish peace and accord freedoms and dignity to all individuals. This led to the founding of the United Nations, which soon tasked a Drafting Committee, including Eleanor Roosevelt and René Cassin, to write the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This document would provide guidance on the fundamental freedoms that had been slowly acknowledged over the past few centuries, but would still run into opposition and difficulties.In just 50 minutes you will:   ¿ Understand the context surrounding the foundation of the United Nations and the decision to draft the Declaration   ¿ Discover the history of human rights across the world and early examples of documents granting rights and freedoms to individuals   ¿ Learn more about the struggle to enforce these rights and the ways in which they have still been flouted across the worldABOUT 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? Get to grips with the history of the European Union in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the development of the European Union. In the turmoil that prevailed after the Second World War, there was a strong desire in Europe to work towards peace and economic recovery, and the continent¿s political elites believed that the best way to do this was by working together. However, the closer international cooperation that followed gave rise to fears that countries would lose their national sovereignty, as can be seen in the shock Brexit vote of 2016 and the rise of Eurosceptic parties across the continent. An appreciation of how the EU came to exist in its current form is vital for understanding its achievements to date, the criticisms that have been levelled at it and what the future holds.In just 50 minutes you will:¿ Understand the circumstances that led to a desire for closer European cooperation¿ Learn about the steps that resulted in the development of the EU in its current form¿ Find out how the EU actually works and what challenges it is currently facingABOUT 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? Get to grips with the history of the Treaty of Versailles in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Treaty of Versailles. The First World War had left Europe in a state of almost total devastation. Eager to seek revenge, the Allied powers came together to draft the Treaty of Versailles, which would see Germany pay reparations to the victors and the borders of former Empires redrawn. It was, however, a flawed agreement, and its economic and political consequences would be disastrous.In just 50 minutes you will:   ¿ Contextualise the Treaty of Versailles and the events leading up to the end of the First World War   ¿ Understand how the Allied powers often acted purely in their own economic and political interests   ¿ Recognise the consequences of the treaty¿s enforcement, including its economic ramifications and the rise of nationalism across EuropeABOUT 50MINUTES | History & Culture50MINUTES 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.