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  Costa Rica - Culture Smart! -...

  Jane Koutnik, Russell Maddicks

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  Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. 
   
  Costa Rica is renowned for its tropical beauty and for the warmth of its inhabitants—the "Ticos." With an infectious enthusiasm for life, the Ticos are a proud people who cherish their democracy in a region that has seen generations of political unrest. 
   
  Culture Smart! Costa Rica explores the complexities of modern life in this lush coastal country. It introduces you to the key historical events that have shaped who the Ticos are today, and describes the values, attitudes, customs, and traditions that you are likely to encounter. You will get an insider' s view of the Ticos' home life, how they socialize, how they spend their down time, and how they do business. This insight will open the door to a far richer experience on the ground, while practical information on getting around and communication will smooth your path. Bienvenidos! 
   
  Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

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  Why Am I Still Depressed? -...

  M.D. Jim Phelps

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  Tried everything but still not feeling better? 
   
  If your depression keeps coming back or is even getting worse, then you may be suffering from bipolar II or "soft" bipolar disorder. Commonly misdiagnosed, these mood disorders are characterized by recurring bouts of depression along with anxiety, irritability, mood swings, sleep problems, or intrusive thoughts. 
   
  Why Am I Still Depressed? shows you how to identify if you have a nonmanic form of bipolar disorder and how to work with your doctor to safely and effectively treat it. 
   
  Author James R. Phelps, M.D., gives you the latest tools and knowledge so you can: 
   
  Understand the Mood Spectrum, a powerful new tool for diagnosis 
  Know all your treatment options, including mood-stabilizing medications and research-tested psychotherapies 
  Examine the potential hazards of taking antidepressant medications 
  Manage your condition with exercise and lifestyle changes 
  Help family and friends with this condition understand their diagnosis and find treatment

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  Anger Management for Mums -...

  Lisa Wilson

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  Does your relationship with your children seem like a chain of shouting matches with some dead silences in between? 
  Does the sight of somebody else’s calm, well-behaved son or daughter make you feel really envious? 
  This book was written to help parents like you. 
  This is a comprehensive guide that will teach you to understand what went wrong, and how to fix it! 
  You will understand where your outbursts of anger came from, in yourself; 
  You will learn how to handle your feelings; 
  I will give you many practical tips to help you to handle your kids better! 
  You just need to better understand your own emotions and your own anger. 
  Let’s be real—parenting is not easy. And sometimes, you will unintentionally hurt your child. However, your aggressive responses to stress are deep-rooted in how you were raised, and the normalized behaviors you witnessed from childhood. What was acceptable then becomes acceptable in your adult relationships—and influences the attachment you form with your child. 
  When you can recognize your triggers before they happen (and develop the right techniques to navigate through your emotional storms), this explosion of anger onto your child will become much less frequent… and will eventually be gone altogether. 
  Take the First Step 
  If you’re looking for a sign to change things for the better, this is it. With each page, you’ll gain confidence and tools to handle the ups and downs of parenting with grace. This book might just be the support you've been searching for.

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  Secret History of Jerusalem

  Introbooks Team

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  With the background of the Jerusalem being discussed, it is meant to enlighten the people about the secret history of Jerusalem and its hidden culture. The materials being presented is the summary of the philosophers and historians of the world. Much of the history of Jerusalem enlightens the readers about what all happened at the Temple Mount and the City of David after the era of the fall of the Roman Empire after the discovery of the lost temples in Jerusalem. 
  To begin the journey of the history of Jerusalem, the geography of Jerusalem is presented with the use of maps and visuals and the exact location of the places of historic and religious importance. One can be enlightened about the greatness of the place with the impressive display of the “Temple Mount” complex that is known by the Arabs as the Haram esh-Sharif also known as the Noble Enclosure with the display of the impressive walls. There is a comparison made about the prophecies and forecasts made by Jesus Christ who spoke about the destruction of the holy city of Jerusalem and the Temple. 
  There is the discussion made about the prophecy made by Jesus Christ about the destruction of both Jerusalem and the holy Temple wherein their foundations would be completely dug that would stand as a contrast to the impressiveness and the greatness of the ancient Herodian and the pre-Herodian stones that made up the walls of the Temple Mount. There are several mentions of the quotes from the very first centuries after the crucifixion of the Christ and the destruction of the holy city of Jerusalem where there are several witnesses of the prophesies of Jesus Christ that came to pass in a very precise manner that has been referred to as the true location of the Temple Mount. 
  There is an insight into the records of Josephus that can help in the identification of the “Temple Mount” that has been considered as not the true site of the temple but the actual site of the Roman camp of Fort Antonio. Then, there are the revelations of the symbolism of the Temple and the tabernacle in the holy city of Jerusalem. 

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  Classic Rock & Rock Radio...

  The Beatles

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  The Beatles, an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. The songs of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr scanned several genres, from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. As their songwriting grew in sophistication during the decade, they came to be viewed as integral to the development of the 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. This fascinating audio program includes actual radio commercials from the 1960s for the band.

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  Sons and Others - On Loving Male...

  Tanaka Mhishi

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  In the UK, around one in six men will experience some form of sexual violence. Many of these men who experience sexual abuse are dismissed, only brought up as the butt of a joke, an exception to the rule or, perhaps at worst, are used as a rhetorical tool against female victims.
  Conversations on sexual violence have understandably focused on women's voices and experiences, with data indicating that women are still the majority of victims and not enough is being done to prevent this violence. As most perpetrators of this violence against women are men, it becomes almost easy to mistake that male survivors stories are exceptions or irrelevances. The fact is that we share a world and our experiences are closely interwoven.
  Sons and Others challenges misconceptions and misrepresentations of sexual violence against men across media and society and offers a new way of seeing and understanding these men in our lives, asking how the violence they experience affects us all.

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