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  Constant Reader - The New Yorker...

  Dorothy Parker, Sloane Crosley

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  Dorothy Parker's complete weekly New Yorker column about books and people and the rigors of reviewing. 
   
   
   
  When, in 1927, Dorothy Parker became a book critic for the New Yorker, she was already a legendary wit, a much-quoted member of the Algonquin Round Table, and an arbiter of literary taste. In the year that she spent as a weekly reviewer, under the rupic "Constant Reader," she created what is still the most entertaining book column ever written. Parker's hot takes have lost none of their heat, whether she's taking aim at the evangelist Aimee Semple MacPherson ("She can go on like that for hours. Can, hell—does"), praising Hemingway's latest collection ("He discards detail with magnificent lavishness"), or dissenting from the Tao of Pooh ("And it is that word 'hummy,' my darlings, that marks the first place in The House at Pooh Corner at which Tonstant Weader Fwowed up"). 
   
   
   
  Introduced with characteristic wit and sympathy by Sloane Crosley, Constant Reader gathers the complete weekly New Yorker reviews that Parker published from October 1927 through November 1928, with gimlet-eyed appreciations of the high and low, from Isadora Duncan to Al Smith, Charles Lindbergh to Little Orphan Annie, Mussolini to Emily Post.

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  Between Two Rivers - Ancient...

  Moudhy Al-Rashid

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  Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time. 
   
   
   
  What they left behind, in a vast region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, preserves leaps in human ingenuity. But they also capture breathtakingly intimate, raw, and relatable moments, like a dog's paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or the imprint of a child's teeth. 
   
   
   
  In Between Two Rivers, historian Dr. Moudhy Al-Rashid reveals what these ancient people chose to record about their lives. We find a lullaby to soothe a baby, countless receipts for beer, and the messy writing of preschoolers. We meet an enslaved person negotiating their freedom, an astronomer tracing the movement of the planets, a princess who may have created the world's first museum, and a working mother struggling with "the juggle" in 1900 BCE. 
   
   
   
  Millennia ago, Mesopotamians saw the world's first cities, the first writing system, early seeds of agriculture, and groundbreaking developments in medicine and astronomy. With breathtaking intimacy and grace, Al-Rashid brings their lives―with all their anxieties, aspirations, and intimacies―vividly close to our own.

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  Conquer Your Imposter -...

  Alison Shamir

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  Are you a high achiever battling feelings of inadequacy? Do you feel undeserving of your accomplishments? Do you consider yourself a fraud just waiting to be found out? You’re not alone. 
  Alison Shamir was at the top of her game—corporate leadership role, large salary, financial freedom—when a crippling panic attack almost brought her to her knees. Fraud. Deceiver. Imposter. In her mind, she had faked her way into her position, and it was only a matter of time before she was “found out.” But guess what? None of it was true. 
  During her mission to understand her anxiety and feelings of inadequacy, Alison discovered Imposter Syndrome, and the pieces all fell into place. Finally, her life made sense. She wasn’t alone—and neither are you. 
  Conquer Your Imposter™ is a journey of self-discovery and self-mastery. Through her personal story, eye-opening anecdotes, and practical tools and research, Alison—now a global leading expert on the Imposter Phenomenon with over a decade of experience—guides you to understand and conquer your own unfounded fear, doubt, and anxious feelings of not being “good enough.” 
  Don’t let your inner imposter hold you back anymore. It’s time to take back control and unleash the most authentic, empowered, and unapologetically confident version of you. 
  It’s Time to Conquer Your Imposter For Good.  
  www.alisonshamir.com 
  www.conqueryourimposter.com

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  ADHD Mastery for Adults - Simple...

  Kate Winslow

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  Unlock the transformative power of understanding and managing ADHD with "The Ultimate ADHD Handbook."  
  Whether you’re seeking clarity in chaos, better focus, or strategies to overcome procrastination, this book is your guide to thriving with ADHD. 
  Discover practical insights like: 
  Turning time blindness into time management mastery. 
  Strengthening relationships with better communication. 
  Tackling procrastination with simple, effective shifts.  
  Using mindfulness and meditation to reduce stress and improve focus. 
  Tailoring daily routines to enhance executive function skills. 
  Dietary adjustments that make a noticeable difference in managing symptoms. 
  Packed with evidence-based strategies, this handbook helps you embrace your ADHD as a source of strength, not a setback. From improving self-identity to managing impulsivity and fostering resilience, every chapter empowers you to navigate challenges with confidence. 
  If you've felt frustrated by past attempts to gain control, this book offers a fresh perspective. With practical tools, relatable insights, and a celebration of individuality, it’s designed for adults with ADHD to find calm, focus, and fulfillment. 
  Let go of stress and embrace a life where ADHD becomes your ally.

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  The Buddha’s Practical Teaching

  John D. Ireland

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  "To summarise what has been indicated above, our aim should be complete deliverance from suffering, or stated positively, the unconditioned and perfect happiness of Nibbāna; to be differentiated from other forms of happiness which are imperfect because ‘conditioned’ by impermanence, and thus liable to revert to suffering when circumstances or ‘the conditions’ change. By an understanding of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism we are set in the right direction to achieve this aim. But to reach this understanding the mind must be carefully prepared by moral discipline and other virtues, released from the grip of worldly pleasures and emotions and reach a state of clarity and purity through meditation and wise discrimination. Then by reflection on the three characteristics of existence, the impermanence, suffering and absence of an underlying entity, this understanding will arise giving assurance and confidence. The practical nature of the Buddha’s teaching is that it leads one gradually step by step, like a building raised brick by brick upon secure foundations." —John D. Ireland

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  The Science of Mummification -...

  Omar Khalil

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  Mummification, the art and science of preserving bodies after death, has fascinated both historians and scientists for centuries. In ancient Egypt, mummification was not merely a process of preservation but also a vital part of the culture’s religious beliefs. The Egyptians believed in an afterlife, where the soul would continue to exist in a parallel realm. The preservation of the body was considered essential for the soul’s journey, as it would serve as a vessel for the soul's return. This chapter delves into the origins and purpose of mummification, shedding light on the techniques that evolved over millennia. 
  The practice of mummification is believed to have begun around 3500 BCE, initially as a natural process. Early Egyptians buried their dead in shallow graves in the hot, dry desert sands. The dry conditions naturally desiccated the bodies, preserving them for years or even centuries. However, as Egyptian society developed and religious beliefs became more complex, the need for a more deliberate and refined method of preservation emerged. Over time, the Egyptians developed techniques to prevent decomposition, ensuring that the deceased would be preserved for the afterlife. 
  Mummification’s primary purpose was to ensure the deceased’s body remained intact for the soul’s journey to the afterlife. Ancient Egyptians believed that the body was necessary for the soul to recognize and reunite with the deceased in the next world. The process, therefore, was not just about keeping the body intact; it was about ensuring the deceased's spiritual well-being. Alongside the physical mummification process, elaborate burial rituals were performed, including the offering of food, goods, and prayers to help guide the deceased through the afterlife.

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