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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.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective communication at work with this practical guide. Do you struggle to develop relationships or make yourself heard at work? There is a good chance that this is down to a lack of communication, an extremely important yet often overlooked professional skill. Gone are the days of struggling to assert yourself or build relationships with colleagues; this guide will give you all the information you need to reap the rewards of effective communication!In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace, leading to stronger relationships and a happier team• Interpret body language and other nonverbal communication such as facial expressions, gestures and nervous habits• Discover the three ego-states and how they affect your ability to communicate, as well as how to use them to improve your communicationABOUT 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 telecommuting with this practical guide. An increasing number of employees are choosing to ask to work from home whenever possible, due to longer commuting times or family demands. From analysing your personality to developing a suitable time management system, this guide will explain each step to ensure that you are ready to begin telecommuting and that you will achieve the best results possible. In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand exactly what telecommuting consists of and how it can benefit both an employee and an employer• Decide whether telecommuting would you and your job by looking at your personality and the tasks required of you• Identify potential pitfalls, such as stress and burn out, and how to avoid them 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 decluttering your work life with this practical guide. Nothing is worse than a messy environment, whether professional or personal, to make you feel overwhelmed with work or chores. Decluttering and organising allows you to make your work and living spaces healthier and enables you to save time. This guide will tell you all you need to know to begin the process, stay organised and watch your productivity improve overnight!In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Start the decluttering and organising process you have always wanted to do• Keep on top of all your personal and professional commitments• Stay organised and productive after making the changesABOUT 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 writing your CV with this practical guide. A well-written CV is your ticket to getting an initial foothold in recruitment process, but writing it is often viewed as a daunting, arduous task. Knowing what to include and what to leave out can seem like an impossibly complicated puzzle, but this guide will help you to cut through the confusion and teach you the secrets of crafting a clear, informative, well-structured CV that is sure to grab any recruiter’s attention. In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Learn about the vital components of any CV• Understand what information to include and which pitfalls to avoid• Discover the keys to catching and holding a recruiter’s attentionABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | COACHINGThe 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 Marathon in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Marathon. In 490 BC, King Darius I of Persia launched an offensive against the Greeks with the aim of further expanding his territory. However, in Marathon a much smaller Greek army inflicted a decisive defeat on the Persians. This feat marked a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars, and the Battle of Marathon is one of the most famous conflicts in ancient history. In just 50 minutes you will: - Learn about the expansionist ambitions of the Persian Empire and the Greek uprisings that led to the conflict - Identify the main commanders and leaders during the battle and the impact of their decisions on its outcome - Analyse the consequences and significance of the Greek victory ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM History & Culture 50MINUTES.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 the Battle of Stalingrad in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Stalingrad. In August 1942, three years after the start of the Second World War, Nazi Germany and its allies launched a brutal attack on the Russian city of Stalingrad. However, after months of heavy fighting and extraordinary resistance from the Soviets, the Germans were forced to withdraw. Hitler's army was significantly weakened after this battle, one of the deadliest in history, and never regained the upper hand in the East. In just 50 minutes you will: - Understand the background to the battle and Germany's reasons for launching an attack on the USSR - Identify the main commanders and leaders on both sides, and their strategic decisions during the battle - Analyse the impact of the battle and its contribution to the downfall of Nazi Germany ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM History & Culture 50MINUTES.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 operations of the Ku Klux Klan in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Ku Klux Klan’s activity over the past 150 years. This notorious organisation was founded in 1865 in the wake of the American Civil War, but although its stated aim was to protect the war-torn Southern states, it soon became a vehicle for brutal violence committed against the country’s black population and was disbanded as a result. However, it was revived by William J. Simmons in the early 20th century, and the second incarnation of the organisation proved more popular, more prejudiced and more bloodthirsty than ever before. Although its power waned in the following decades, and only isolated, depleted local cells can still be found today, the KKK remains a byword for prejudice, extremism and white supremacy worldwide. In just 50 minutes you will:• Learn about the circumstances that led to the KKK being founded in the wake of the American Civil War• Find out about the various attempts to revive the organisation since it was first disbanded• Understand the roles played by several key members of the KKK throughout the organisation’s historyABOUT 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.