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  Illiberal Europe - Eastern...

  Leon Marc

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  Eighteen years have passed since ten countries from Central & Eastern Europe joined the European Union and more than three decades since the Berlin Wall was torn down in 1989 - but ignorance about what is popularly still called Eastern Europe is as widespread as ever. Slovenia still gets mixed up with Slovakia, the Slavs remain a mystery in a Europe apparently dominated by Romanic and Germanic nations and a country like the Czech Republic is labelled as Eastern European, although one needs to travel west to get from Vienna to Prague. 
   
  First published in 2009 under the title What's so eastern about Eastern Europe?, this book is much more than a revised and updated version of the first edition. Its presentation of the political and cultural history of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, written in an accessible language is now complemented with recent developments in the region. The new edition digs into the reasons behind the illiberal turn in Poland, Hungary and elsewhere, putting the alleged democratic backslide into the wider context of European populism. Leon Marc offers a new and fresh perspective in explaining the roots of populism and social conservativism in the region, which the book sees in a mixture of historical factors, economic conditions, the heavy burden of Communist legacy, as well as a reaction to contemporary social developments in the West. Drawing on a wide range of literature, the book calls for more sensibility to these underlying causes, critical examination of the true European values, and for a coalition of defenders of Humanism and Judeo-Christian tradition as key pillars of its identity, in order to save Europe and its liberal democracy. 
   
  This updated and expanded edition contains a brand new chapter bringing this book up to date with recent events, including Covid-19 and the Ukrainian conflict. 
   
  'Comprehensively and concisely, Leon Marc's book presents readers with vital insights into the different dimensions of our common European history and culture' - Professor Dr Jaap W. de Zwaan, Director of the Netherlands Institute of International Relations

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  Hanging Ruth Blay - An...

  Carolyn Marvin

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  The true story of a woman hanged in colonial Portsmouth for burying her stillborn out-of-wedlock baby. 
   
   
    
  On a cold December morning in 1768, thirty-one-year-old Ruth Blay approached the gallows for her execution. Standing on the high ground in the northwest corner of what is now Portsmouth's old South Cemetery, she would have had a clear view across the pasture to the harbor and open sea. 
   
   
    
  The eighteenth-century hanging of a schoolteacher for concealing the birth of a child out of wedlock has appeared in local legend over the last few centuries, but the full account of Ruth's story has never been told. Drawing on over two years of investigative research, author Carolyn Marvin brings to light the dramatic details of Ruth's life and the cruel injustice of colonial Portsmouth's moral code. As Marvin uncovers the real flesh-and-blood woman who suffered the ultimate punishment, her listeners come to understand Ruth as an individual and a woman of her time.

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  History of Persia: An...

  Billy Wellman

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  Two manuscripts in one audiobook:The Persians: An Enthralling Guide to the History of Persia and the Persian EmpireCyrus the Great: The Enthralling Life of the Father of the Persian Empire 
  In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover the following:How the Assyrian Empire gave rise to the Medians and then the Achaemenid dynastyThe establishment of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great and his many expeditions, which helped build the greatest empire of its timeThe period of Achaemenid rule over Persia, stretching from Cambyses II to Darius IIIThe Achaemenid takeover of Lydia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, Babylonia, and Asia MinorAchaemenid conflicts with Greece, which ultimately led to the empire’s downfall at the hands of Alexander the GreatThe political, cultural, religious, and social influence of the Achaemenid Empire in and around ancient Persia 
  In the second part of this audiobook, you will discover more about the following:The life of Cyrus the Great: both as a monarch and as a man.A dip into the milieu of cultures, influences, and worldviews of Cyrus’s timeCyrus’s multi-faceted Achaemenid EmpireMythology and religions of the eraHow Cyrus achieved harmony between conquerors and conqueredThe fall of the splendid city of BabylonA unique artifact that ties in with modern-day human rightsCyrus the Great’s legacyAnd so much more! 
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  Florida Spectacular -...

  Cathy Salustri

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  If when you think "Florida" you don't think "spectacular," Cathy Salustri is determined to change your mind. Explaining why the state is more than the "Florida Man" stories and the politics that so often make national news, and looking beyond the crowded beaches and theme parks, Salustri celebrates what makes the state worth a deeper understanding in this lively trip through its natural beauty and fascinating history. 
   
   
   
  Florida Spectacular lifts the curtain on multiple facets, including the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston and the Black community at Eatonville; the bravery of Emateloye Estenletkvte, a Seminole woman who escaped from captivity back to her homeland; the two "frenemy" Henrys, Flagler and Plant, and their projects in transportation and tourism; the three "Marjories," the influential environmentalists and writers; and people working to solve issues facing the state today, such as those who have used Florida's hurricanes to make storm forecasting better for the whole world. 
   
   
   
  Along the way, Salustri brings to light lesser-known moments from Florida's history that help illuminate the state's significance in American and world history. Salustri tours listeners through the hidden-in-plain-sight Florida, the overlooked treasures, the cultural complexities, the environmental challenges and successes.

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  Narcissistic Abuse - Defend...

  Debbie Walker

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  Are you questioning if your partner is a narcissist?Struggling with a narcissistic ex's emotional abuse?Discover how to heal and reclaim your life. 
  Being targeted by a narcissist is an emotionally devastating experience. They weave a web of lies and exaggerations to inflate their ego, and any attempt to challenge their self-perception is met with rage, blame, or silent treatment. They tend to violate boundaries and exhibit seething jealousy and envy, belittle you to feel worthless, display extreme entitlement, expecting constant praise and special treatment. 
  They create an abusive, codependent, and toxic relationship where you constantly walk on eggshells and trust is an illusion. To help you avoid falling into their trap, this guide offers practical advice on dealing with emotional manipulation, codependency, and toxic people.Here's what you'll find inside: 
  • Understanding the mind of a narcissist 
  • 14 signals you're being gaslighted 
  • Traits that make you a prime target 
  • Top signs you are the target of a narcissist 
  • How to deal with a covert narcissist or a toxic ex 
  • Tactics used by narcissistic manipulators and gaslighters 
  • How to analyze people and protect yourself from from dark psychology 
  • Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), including 9 types of narcissists 
  • Understanding narcissism deeply with Emotional Intelligence (EI) and NLP 
  • Examples of gaslighting and how to avoid it with DBT and CBT (Behavioral therapies) 
  • Narcissistic abuse recoveryAre you ready to break free from the cycle of narcissistic abuse? 
  Even if you are unfamiliar with the concept of gaslight-effect, this audiobook will help you recognize and defend against this insidious form of psychological abuse.Get your copy now to protect yourself and never be abused again!

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  The Positivity Effect - Simple...

  PhD Dan Tomasulo, PhD Lisa Miller

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  If you suffer from anxiety, you may feel stuck in a vicious cycle of rumination, worry, and avoidance—and ultimately miss out on all life has to offer. But what if you could shift your thinking and start living with more expansiveness, hope, and happiness? What if you could transform stress and anxiety, and find lasting balance, peace, and joy? 
   
   
   
  Based in proven-effective cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and positive psychology, psychologist Dan Tomasulo offers powerful skills to help you overcome negative thinking and harness the power of positivity to reduce stress, boost confidence, and find instant calm and sustainable happiness. With this uplifting guide, you'll learn how to: 
   
   
   
  ● Replace anxiety and stress with learned hopefulness 
   
   
   
  ● Boost positivity, amplify joy, and awaken inspiration 
   
   
   
  ● Overcome self-limiting thoughts and beliefs 
   
   
   
  ● Build a solid support system and connect with your community 
   
   
   
  Not being anxious is not the same as thriving. Nor does worrying less mean that you are at peace. With this inspiring guide, you'll learn to do more than just stop worrying—you'll learn to completely transform your outlook for long lasting serenity and joy.

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