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  Awkward - The Science of Why...

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  In the vein of Quiet and The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth comes this illuminating look at what it means to be awkward—and how the same traits that make us socially anxious and cause embarrassing faux pas also provide the seeds for extraordinary success. 
  As humans, we all need to belong. While modern social life can make even the best of us feel gawky, for roughly one in five of us, navigating its challenges is consistently overwhelming—an ongoing maze without an exit. Often unable to grasp social cues or master the skills and grace necessary for smooth interaction, we feel out of sync with those around us. Though individuals may recognize their awkward disposition, they rarely understand why they are like this—which makes it hard for them to know how to adjust their behavior. 
  Psychologist and interpersonal relationship expert Ty Tashiro knows what it’s like to be awkward. Growing up, he could do math in his head and memorize the earned run averages of every National League starting pitcher. But he couldn’t pour liquids without spilling and habitually forgot to bring his glove to Little League games. In Awkward, he unpacks decades of research into human intelligence, neuroscience, personality, and sociology to help us better understand this widely shared trait. He explores its nature vs. nurture origins, considers how the awkward view the world, and delivers a welcome counterintuitive message: the same characteristics that make people socially clumsy can be harnessed to produce remarkable achievements.  
  Interweaving the latest research with personal tales and real world examples, Awkward offers reassurance and provides valuable insights into how we can embrace our personal quirks and unique talents to harness our awesome potential—and more comfortably navigate our complex world.

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  Enchantment: Part II - Lure...

  Kai Aubrey

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  A thick ocean of vegetation, green as jade, the northern woodlands are as beautiful as they are unforgiving. Sprawling, gnarled branches tower above an untouched wilderness, hiding away forgotten secrets and ancient beasts. 
  Isolated deep within the darkest recesses of nature, Heath and Caio seek the wisdom of a storied sorcerer, but lost knowledge has a price. 
  Surrounded by endless natural splendor, the young couple feels their resistance slipping away as they succumb to the sweet temptations of the forest. 
  ***CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT*** 
  Written by Kai Aubrey. Narrated by Arcadian Audios. 
  For more content, visit www.KaiAubrey.com.

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  A Rare Recording of Mother...

  Mother Teresa

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  Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu (August 26, 1910 to September 5, 1997), better known as Mother Teresa or Saint Mother Teresa, born in Skopje, North Macedonia, then part of the Ottoman Empire, was a Catholic nun and founder of the Missionaries of Charity. In 1979, Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. She died in September 1997 and was beatified in October 2003. In December 2015, Pope Francis recognized a second miracle attributed to Mother Teresa, clearing the way for her to be canonized on September 4, 2016.

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  How to Pay for College with...

  A.R. Peters

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  Want to graduate with your degree and not trade hours for dollars? Learn exactly how I received over $140,000 in grants and scholarships—and how you can too. If you're overwhelmed by outdated scholarship lists, broken links, or generic advice that doesn’t work for real families, this audiobook is your no-fluff, field-tested guide. 
  Unlike many “free college” resources, this book: 
  Shares real grants available for college—the exact ones I used. Shows how I secured money for tuition, books, and living expenses. Helps you avoid time-wasting scholarship applications and scams. 
  Breaks down federal, state, and institutional aid (even unexpected sources!) 
  Gives tips for adults returning to school, displaced workers, and middle-income families, often overlooked by traditional aid 
  Tired of... 
  Hearing about the same recycled scholarships? 
  Running into expired deadlines or spammy links? 
  Thinking financial aid is only for straight-A students or low-income families? 
  I was, too. That’s why I wrote this book. Based on lived experience—not theory—this guide helps you take smart, simple steps toward tuition-free education, starting now. Whether you're 18 or 38, a single parent, veteran, or full-time worker, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to help fund your education with free money, without wasting months searching online. 
  Let this be your go-to audio guide to navigating the world of grants and scholarships with confidence. Get started now—and discover how much money is out there waiting for you.

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  The State and Revolution

  Vladimir Lenin

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  The State and Revolution (1917), by Vladimir Lenin, describes the role of the State in society, the necessity of proletarian revolution, and the theoretic inadequacies of social democracy in achieving revolution to establish the dictatorship of the proletariat.
  Lenin began the composition of an early draft of State and Revolution while in exile in Switzerland in 1916, under the title "Marxism on the State".
  "Soviets", legislative bodies of workers and peasants were the de facto governments of Petrograd and many smaller cities. The Russian public was deeply upset with the continuation of Russia's involvement in World War One and the continued economic difficulties that it brought on. On November 7th The Congress of Soviets officially elected a coalition of Bolsheviks, Socialist Revolutionaries and Mensheviks to govern. Through the Red Guards, paramilitary organizations of revolutionary workers, sailors and soldiers; the Soviet government was able to storm The Winter Palace and officially abolishing the Provisional government. The revolution was not uniformly accepted among all Russians, resistance and disruption would occur routinely leading up to The Russian Civil War. A particular issue that Lenin covers in The State and Revolution was the right of nations to secession (The right to self determination); during the composition of this book The Mensheviks of Georgia declared independence soon after The Revolution forming The Democratic Republic of Georgia.
  Among other famous Marxists there were also: Georgi Plekhanov, Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky, Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Ernst Bloch, Pyotr Kropotkin, Jean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre, Wilhelm Reich, Perry Anderson.

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  Mounted by the Alien Demon - A...

  Jane Fox

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  It has been three weeks since space pilot Dustin has gotten any action, so he's happy to finally get his ship into port. But his plans for some recovery debauchery get derailed when he is commanded to transport aliens in the shape of tall, ripped demons to a diplomatic summit. These demons are so hot he can almost taste it...but then he finds out they have taken a vow of chastity for their mission, and they expect him to as well. 
  Then, it turns out one of the demons can't keep a vow any better than Dustin can, and soon Dustin is learning what it means to be mastered by a huge, hot devil.

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