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  Future Tense - Why Anxiety Is...

  Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

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  A psychologist confronts our pervasive misunderstanding of anxiety and presents a powerful new framework for reimagining and reclaiming the confounding emotion as the advantage it evolved to be. 
  We taught people that anxiety is dangerous and damaging, and that the solution to its pain is to eradicate it like we do any disease—prevent it, avoid it, and stamp it out at all costs. Yet cutting-edge therapies, hundreds of self-help books, and a panoply of medications have failed to keep debilitating anxiety at bay. A third of us will struggle with anxiety disorders in our lifetime and rates in children and adults continue to skyrocket. 
  That’s because the anxiety-as-disease story is false—and it’s harming us. 
  In this radical reinterpretation, Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary argues that anxiety is an evolved advantage that protects us and strengthens our creative and productive powers. Although it’s related to stress and fear, it’s uniquely valuable—allowing us to imagine the uncertain future and compelling us to make that future better. That’s why anxiety is inextricably linked to hope. 
  By distilling the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, including her own, combining it with real-world stories and personal narrative, Dennis-Tiwary shows how we can acknowledge the discomfort of anxiety and see it as a tool, rather than something to be feared and reviled. Detailing the terrible cost of our misunderstanding of anxiety, while celebrating the lives of people who harness it to their advantage, she argues that we can—and must—learn to be anxious in the right way. 
  Future Tense blazes the way for a paradigm shift in how we relate to and understand anxiety in our day-to-day lives—a fresh set of beliefs and insights that allow us to explore and leverage even very distressing anxiety rather than to be overwhelmed by it. Through this new prism of thinking, even anxiety disorders can be alleviated. Achieving a new mindset will not fix anxiety itself—because the emotion of anxiety is not broken; the way we cope with it is. By challenging our long-held assumptions about anxiety, this book provides a concrete framework for how to reclaim it for what it has always been—a gift rather than a curse, and a source of inner strength, joy, and ingenuity. 

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  Ancient Greek Holidays

  Mab Borden

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  Ancient Greek Holidays is a remarkable book that explores the ancient seasons and religious observance practices of the ancient Greeks. Mab Borden’s meticulous research paints a vivid picture of the interconnectedness between mankind and the Gods. This book is invaluable for those interested in the religious traditions of ancient Greece.Ancient Greek Holidays is an immersive book delving deeply into the sacred days, months, and seasons, offering profound insights into the significance of the ancient Greeks. Meticulously detailed, each sacred day unfolds before the reader, revealing the honored deity and the intricacies of the associated social and ritual activities. Comprehensive explanations of the ancient Greek calendar within Ancient Greek Holidays allow readers to grasp the interconnectedness between celestial rhythms and religious observances. The appendices further enhance knowledge with a wealth of information, including mapping deity holidays to corresponding months. This additional layer of understanding enriches the reading experience, providing a comprehensive overview of the spiritual tapestry woven throughout ancient Greek society. The reader will embark on a journey through the vibrant festivals dedicated to revered gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Athena, and Apollo. Gaining insights into the rituals, ceremonies, and beliefs that shaped ancient Greek spirituality, readers will deepen their understanding of the cultural and religious significance of these holidays. The reader will be immersed in a world where every day held a unique connection to the divine. Experience the solemnity of religious processions and the joyous celebrations of harvest festivals as the ancient Greek holidays come alive before you. These ancient traditions inspire readers to reflect on their own spiritual practices and find resonance in the wisdom of the past.Ancient Greek Holidays will transport the reader to a time when the sacred rhythms of life were intricately woven into the fabric of society. Unveiling the secrets and traditions of ancient Greek holidays, this book invites you to rediscover and appreciate the profound beauty of these spiritual observances. Immerse the reader in the rich tapestry of the ancient Greek spiritual calendar and awaken a renewed appreciation for the sacred rhythms that shaped their lives.

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  COVID-19 - A History

  Jacalyn Duffin

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  For two years the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the world. The physician and medical historian Jacalyn Duffin presents a global history of the virus, with a focus on Canada.  
  Duffin describes the frightening appearance of the virus and its identification by scientists in China; subsequent outbreaks on cruise ships; the relentless spread to Europe, the Americas, Africa, and elsewhere; and the immediate attempts to confront it. COVID-19 next explores the scientific history of infections generally, and the discovery of coronaviruses in particular. Taking a broad approach, the book explains the advent of tests, treatments, and vaccines, as well as the practical politics behind interventions, including quarantines, barrier technologies, lockdowns, and social and financial supports. In concluding chapters Duffin analyzes the outcome of successive waves of COVID-19 infection around the world: the toll of human suffering, the successes and failures of control measures, vaccine rollouts, and grassroots opposition to governments’ attempts to limit the spread and mitigate social and economic damages.  
  Closing with the fraught search for the origins of COVID-19, Duffin considers the implications of an “infodemic” and provides an cautionary outlook for the future.

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  Audrey Hepburn: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Audrey Hepburn, screen legend: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Konrad Adenauer: A short...

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  Konrad Adenauer, first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Modern American History: A...

  Captivating History

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  American history has many twists and turns. Are you ready to take the journey? 
  Starting during the renowned 1920s, we’re going to look at what life in the United States was like back then and even find some remarkable mirror images that are a reflection of what life is like during this day and age. We’ll look at the importance of alcohol and at how much one decade could be the driving force for the next. We’ll take a look at how small inventions made a big difference in America and the idea of whether a nation should use its power to look after itself or make a mark internationally. 
  Discover some of America’s most popular presidents and those who were quite despised. See what made a leader influential in the past, and reflect on whether that has changed nowadays. 
  If you’re interested in discovering how government policy changes or wars affected people, social groups, and the world in more ways than one, this is the book for you. We will even cover events that are more recent, delving into the reasons why airport security has changed and why, even to this day, many Americans worry about communism. 
  Here are a few topics that the book covers:What was life like after WWI and WWII?How did war change individuals and the world around them?How did a worldwide recession start, and who truly got the blame for starting it?Why were there so many protests in the 1960s, and did it change anything?How many times was WWIII prevented from happening?Have relations between America and Russia improved at all? 
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