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  Narrative Therapy - Rewriting...

  Vivian Westlake

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  Narrative therapy is a therapeutic approach that views individuals as the authors of their own stories. This perspective emphasizes that people are not defined by their problems, but rather by the way they relate to and interpret their experiences. The central premise of narrative therapy is that we can rewrite our stories, even the ones shaped by challenges, in ways that empower us to lead fulfilling lives. 
  In narrative therapy, the idea of the "story" is both a literal and symbolic concept. We all live our lives through the stories we tell ourselves and others. These stories shape our sense of identity, how we make sense of our past, and how we envision our future. However, many people live with dominant narratives that are limiting, shaped by external pressures like family expectations, societal norms, or personal traumas. These dominant narratives often serve to reinforce negative beliefs about oneself, leading to feelings of helplessness or disempowerment. 
  The approach of narrative therapy seeks to externalize the problem—viewing the problem as separate from the person. This allows clients to step back and reflect on their issues from a more objective standpoint. For example, someone struggling with anxiety may learn to see their anxiety as a separate entity rather than an intrinsic part of their identity. By doing so, the person can begin to engage with the problem in a healthier, more manageable way.

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  Poor Folk

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  "We are poor people, we are simple people, but we have hearts and souls too."
  
  Before the psychological labyrinths of Crime and Punishment, a young Dostoevsky captured the world's attention with this exquisite epistolary novel. Through a series of increasingly desperate letters, we witness the relationship between Makar Devushkin, a lowly, aging copy clerk, and Varvara Dobroselova, a fragile young seamstress. Living in squalid rooms across a dismal St. Petersburg courtyard, they exchange words of comfort, shared bread, and the flickering hope of a better life. Poor Folk is a searingly intimate portrait of the "little man" struggling to maintain his humanity in a society that views him as nothing more than a smudge on a ledger.
  
  The Birth of Psychological Realism: Dostoevsky takes the traditional "sentimental" epistolary form and infuses it with a brutal, modern realism. He elevates the clerk—a figure usually mocked in Russian literature—to a tragic hero. Makar's obsession with his social standing and his desperate attempts to appear "respectable" even as he starves reveal the deep psychological scars of class inequality.
  
  A Tragedy of Self-Sacrifice: As their financial situation deteriorates, the letters become a battleground between love and survival. Makar's selfless devotion to Varvara leads him to ruin, while Varvara is forced to make a heart-shattering choice between the man who loves her and the safety of a wealthy, predatory suitor. It is a story that proves the greatest tragedies are often the quietest ones, occurring behind closed doors in the poorest corners of the city.
  
  Witness the soul of a genius in its first bloom. Purchase "Poor Folk" today and experience the novel that changed Russian literature forever.

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  Modern Discovery of Australia...

  Editors Charles River

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  A land of almost 3 million square miles has lain since time immemorial on the southern flank of the planet, so isolated that it remained entirely outside of European knowledge until 1770. However, the first human footprints on this vast territory were felt 70,000 years earlier, as people began to cross the periodic land bridges and the short sea crossings from Southeast Asia. 
  By the mid-17th century, the existence of a land in the south referred to as Terra Australis was generally known and understood by the Europeans, and incrementally, its shores were observed and mapped. Van Diemen’s Land, an island off the south coast of Australia now called Tasmania, was identified in 1642 by Dutch mariner Abel Tasman, and a few months later, the intrepid Dutchman would add New Zealand to the map of the known world. 
  At the time, the English were the greatest naval power in Europe, but they arrived on the scene rather later. The first to appear was William Dampier, captain of the HMS Roebuck, in 1699, after he had been granted a Royal Commission by King William III to explore the east coast of New Holland. By then, the general global balance of power was shifting, and with the English gaining a solid foothold in India, their supremacy in the Indian Ocean trade zone began. The Dutch, once predominant in the region, began slowly to lose ground, slipping out of contention as a major global trading power. So too were the Portuguese, also once dominant in the region. It was now just the French and the English who were facing one another down in a quest to dominate the world, but their imperial interests were focused mainly in India and the East Indies, as well as the Caribbean and the Americas. As a result, the potential of a vast, practically uninhabited great southern continent did not yet hold much interest. By then the world was largely mapped, with just regions such as the Arctic Archipelago and the two poles remaining terra incognita.

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  Hidden History of Rockland & St...

  Jane Merrill

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  Down East Maine is well known for its breathtaking scenery and art museums. However, much of the history in the traditional mining and fishing area of Rockland and St. George remains untold.  Hanson Gregory from Clam Cove invented the donut. Mary Brown Patten sailed a clipper around Cape Horn. Captain Albert Keller was shipwrecked on Easter Island and Effie Canning of Rockland composed the lullaby "Rock a Bye Baby." Captain Charles Holbrook of Tenants Harbor and his ship, the Hattie Dunn, fell victim to a German U-boat in the Atlantic.  Local author Jane Merrill uncovers the forgotten stories and personalities that bring this unique area's history into focus.

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  The 6 Pillars of Intimacy...

  Alisa DiLorenzo, Tony DiLorenzo

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  Get a proven marriage expert-designed formula to help you resolve arguments in a healthy way! 
  Do you feel like you and your spouse are tip-toeing around each other? When you disagree, do you often find yourselves in one of these common scenarios - walking away completely or blowing up at one another? Haven’t found that missing puzzle piece yet, and feel stuck in the same old rut of arguments that go round and round and never get resolved? 
  It’s time for you to have a healthy way of tackling conflict when it arises. Why? Because you deserve to have a respectful, loving marriage where each of you can hold space for different opinions. 
  Authors Alisa and Tony DiLorenzo are passionate about helping couples create their own extraordinary marriages. They do this through their books and their top-rated marriage podcast, "The ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show," through which they connect with an audience of over 50,000 listeners around the world. The 6 Pillars of Intimacy Conflict Resolution is based on their personal experience and from seeing the marriages of countless people they have worked with improve. They have discovered key principles that have kept many marriages alive and flourishing. Let them do the same for you! 
  Inside, you’ll discover:How to visualize what’s actually happening to you and your spouse during the conflict cycle, and know when to stop, reflect, and redirect before a disagreement spirals out of controlHow to understand the key triggers behind the thoughts, emotions, and feelings that typically arise when you are in opposition with your spouseHow to recognize patterns in ‘how’ you argue so you can identify a more effective way to interrupt themAnd more… 
  Conflict is a natural occurrence in all thriving relationships. And if you weren’t taught how to handle it effectively, you’re not to blame. Break the cycle of dysfunctional arguments today.

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  Locked by the Village Men (Gay...

  Archer Vale

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  Isolated from the world, the village of Bormont has grown twisted. It’s wallowed in filth for centuries. 
  My plane crashed in the forest. I was rescued by the local townsfolk. It was the ultimate blessing. 
  Or so I thought. 
  I broke their laws. They put me in a chastity cage and paraded me through the town square. It triggered something hidden deep inside me. 
  The day they locked me into chastity was the day I broke. 
  The men say I’m doing a good job now. I’m learning quickly and absorbing their lessons. 
  I’m a good student…I’m a good student…I’m a good student… 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
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