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  Confessions of a Southern Beauty...

  Julie Hines Mabus

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  In the late 1960s, Patsy Channing, a stunningly beautiful young woman, was suspended from the venerable Mississippi State College for Women for breach of conduct. The resulting scandal reached all the way to the Columbus courthouse, and the press ate it up. 
   
   
   
  But Patsy's story starts long before that, living with a preoccupied and troubled mother in Memphis, Tennessee. Music becomes her ticket out and a vehicle for the one thing she covets most—a chance to be crowned Miss America. 
   
   
   
  In Confessions of a Southern Beauty Queen, Julie Hines Mabus provides a peek into that world—a world struggling through the civil rights movement, reeling from the death of JFK, and cutting loose with the musical innovations from Memphis and Detroit. Patsy develops a close friendship with a guitarist at Stax Recording Studio, giving her firsthand exposure to the early Memphis Soul Sound. 
   
   
   
  Confessions of a Southern Beauty Queen opens and closes with the end of Patsy's time at Mississippi State College for Women on that fateful spring morning in 1968 when she entered the Columbus courthouse. Patsy's story, marked with tragedy and triumph, mirrors that of a growing and evolving South, where change never comes easy.

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  Baskerville - The Biography of a...

  Simon Garfield

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  A compact and charming history of the classic Enlightenment font by the New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type. 
   
   
   
  When Baskerville was first created in 1757, there was concern that it would damage readers' eyes with its combination of thin and thick strokes and tapering serifs. Yet 250 years later, it remains one of the most commonly used typefaces in books of all kinds. As bestselling author Simon Garfield tells it, the tale of this elegant typeface is one of painstaking dedication. The font's creator, John Baskerville, was a maverick lacquer maker and master printer who made it his life's mission to achieve the font's perfection. His efforts culminated in his magnificent Bible, acclaimed as the finest ever made. Garfield explores why Baskerville's own body was dug up and buried many times before finally being allowed to rest in peace, and examines his legacy through the work of his wife, Sarah Baskerville—one of the first powerful women in the printing world—and the archivists and enthusiasts working to preserve the font's original steel punches today.

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  The Kybalion - The lips of...

  Three Initiates

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  Step into the world of Hermetic philosophy with 'The Kybalion', an audiobook that explores the timeless wisdom of the ancient Hermetic masters. Written in the early 20th century, 'The Kybalion' remains one of the most influential works on the Hermetic philosophy, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, the workings of the universe, and the human experience. 
  Narrated by the talented Thomas Blackwood, this audiobook is part of 'The Sound of Wisdom' series by The Sounding Page, a collection of audiobooks that explores the world's spiritual and philosophical traditions. In 'The Kybalion', Blackwood brings the text to life with his skillful and insightful narration, guiding listeners through the complex teachings of the Hermetic philosophy with clarity and precision. 
  Through 'The Kybalion', listeners will discover the seven principles of Hermetic philosophy, which include the principle of mentalism, the principle of correspondence, the principle of vibration, and the principle of polarity, among others. These principles offer a powerful framework for understanding the workings of the universe, and for cultivating a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in our lives. 
  Whether you are new to Hermetic philosophy or a seasoned practitioner, 'The Kybalion' offers a profound and transformative listening experience, inviting you to explore the deeper truths of the universe and uncover the wisdom that lies within us all. 
  So join us on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth, and discover the timeless wisdom of Hermetic philosophy with 'The Kybalion', part of 'The Sound of Wisdom' series by The Sounding Page.

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  The Gospel of Women's Health -...

  MD Kenna Stephenson

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  Medicine in the 21st century preys on women through performing unnecessary procedures, prescribing excessive synthetic medications, and making diseases out of normal changes in a woman’s life. The current standard of care for women manufactures fear and anxiety that drives women to comply with harmful treatments and in doing so women go against their own intuition and inner guidance. 1.2 billion women will become menopausal by the year 2030, and women deserve to know the truth about the art and science of women’s health and how to create the best level of physical, emotional, and spiritual health for the decades to come.  
  The Gospel of Women’s Health is filled with solutions, clear answers, and expert guidance for girls from age 7 to women in their 90s in how to deal with problems and health concerns of daily life. Practical and affordable solutions are presented for you, the reader, and every recommendation is supported by strong clinical research and science. This book is timeless and timely and has changed lives worldwide in its revelation of the truth about women’s health. 
  Case studies illustrate the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from common conditions including obesity, stress, burn-out, high blood pressure, headaches, depression, anxiety, heart disease, fibromyalgia, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The Gospel of Women’s Health will prepare you for health care conversations to expertly navigate among the predators in the medical system who seek to destroy the vitality of women. 
  Women must empower themselves against the madness, mayhem, and bikini focus of women’s medicine, and The Gospel of Women’s Health is your guide in the battle for your best health. 

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  Thought and Circumstance — From...

  James Allen, Charles Crawley

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  Two foundational chapters from the legendary work As a Man Thinketh by James Allen — a timeless, public domain classic that explores how our thoughts shape our character, and our character shapes our destiny. Narrated by Chuck Crawley with clarity, power, and purpose. 
   Ideal for anyone seeking motivation, mindset mastery, or the roots of modern self-help.

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  Dangerous Liaisons

  Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

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  Set in pre-revolutionary France, "Dangerous Liaisons" is an epistolary novel that revolves around the cynical Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, two former lovers who engage in a web of seduction, manipulation, and betrayal. Through their letters, the novel exposes the moral corruption and decadence of the French aristocracy. With themes of sexual intrigue, power dynamics, and the consequences of unbridled passions, Laclos crafts a gripping and psychologically intricate narrative that continues to captivate readers today. "Dangerous Liaisons" remains a timeless exploration of human desires and the destructive nature of games played with hearts. 
   
  Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, a French army general and writer, is most famous for his epistolary novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" ("Dangerous Liaisons"), published in 1782. The novel, exploring themes of seduction, manipulation, and revenge among the French aristocracy, became a literary classic and a seminal work of French literature.

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