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  Free Speech - What Everyone...

  Nadine Strossen

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  This concise but comprehensive book lays out specific answers to myriad topical questions about free speech law, and also general explanations of how and why the law distinguishes between protected and punishable speech. 
   
   
   
  The book focuses on modern First Amendment law, explaining the historic factors that propelled its evolution in a more speech-protective direction—in particular, the Civil Rights Movement. It highlights the many cases, involving multiple issues, in which robust speech-protective principles aided advocates of racial justice and other human rights causes. The book also shows how these holdings reflect universal, timeless values, which have been incorporated in many other legal systems, and have inspired countless thinkers and activists alike. 
   
   
   
  Without oversimplifying the complexities of free speech law, the book's lively question-and-answer format summarizes this law in an understandable, interesting, and memorable fashion. It addresses the issues in a logical sequence, presenting facts and eloquent language from landmark Supreme Court opinions. It will be illuminating to a wide range of listeners, from those who know nothing about free speech law, to those who have studied it but seek a well-organized summary of major doctrinal rules, as well as insights into their background, rationales, and interconnections.

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  SELF-REGULATION SKILLS - How To...

  Brittany Forrester

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  Self-regulation can be defined in various ways. In the most basic sense, it involves controlling one's behavior, emotions, and thoughts to pursue long-term goals. More specifically, emotional self-regulation refers to managing disruptive emotions and impulses. In other words, to think before acting. It also reflects the ability to cheer yourself up after disappointments and work in a way consistent with your deepest values. 
  It's easy to see how a lack of self-regulation will cause problems in life. A child who yells or hits other children out of frustration will not be famous among peers and may face reprimands at school. An adult with poor self-regulation skills may lack self-confidence and self-esteem and have trouble handling stress and frustration. Often, this might be expressed in anger or anxiety. In more severe cases, it may be diagnosed as a mental disorder. 
  Self-regulation is also essential because it allows you to follow your deeply held values or social conscience and express yourself appropriately. If you value academic achievement, it will enable you to study instead of slack off before a test. 
  Many students do not possess the self-regulatory skills they need to become high academic performers.  
  Some students have found ways to regulate their learning and develop a system of control that shields them from motivational interference and conflict. Limiting distractions and using music to tune out distractions are students' most common self-regulatory strategies to manage motivational interference and conflict. Other students use athletics.

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  Hidden Healers - The Unexpected...

  Stephanie Covington

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  A gripping and deeply-felt examination of incarcerated women's lives 
   
   
   
  With unflinching clarity, Hidden Healers cuts through the myths about incarcerated women to expose the all-too-real brutalities they face within a criminal legal system never designed for them. Backed by three decades' experience providing therapeutic programs inside prisons across the United States, trauma specialist Dr. Stephanie Covington has used her unique access to amplify the voices of the women themselves. Their stories illuminate realities most never see: that most women who get caught up in the criminal justice system have themselves been victims of harm, that the degradations of today's prisons and jails only magnify their trauma— and that incarcerated women regularly risk punishment to tend to one another's well-being in unexpected acts of kindness. Grounded in research and rich with personal narrative, Hidden Healers is a poignant and riveting look inside women's prisons and jails—and what we can do to help.

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  Extended Summary - A Closed And...

  Quick Reading Library

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  A CLOSED AND COMMON ORBIT 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY BECKY CHAMBERS 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  Introduction to Lovelace's New Life 
  Jane's Early Years in the Factory 
  Escape and Freedom 
  Sidra's Awakening 
  Rebellion and Survival 
  The Road to Self-Discovery 
  Crossroads 
  The Weight of Choices 
  Resolution and New Beginnings 
  General Analysis of A Closed and Common Orbit 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “A Closed and Common Orbit” by Becky Chambers explores themes of identity, autonomy, and self-discovery. The story follows two characters: Jane, a young woman who escapes an oppressive factory system, and Sidra, an artificial intelligence who is transferred into a humanoid body. Both struggle with understanding their purpose and navigating their newfound freedom. As they confront the challenges of autonomy and the desire to define themselves beyond external expectations, the novel delves into questions about consciousness, personal growth, and the complexities of being human, all set in a richly imagined, diverse sci-fi world.

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  How to Hypnotize People

  Brandon Smith

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  THIS BOOK CAN LITERALLY UPSET YOUR LIFE...Are you looking for the best tools to hack others' minds? Do you desire to make everyone do your bidding? Do you think that mind control is the most powerful key to having everything you want? Well, you are on the right track, so keep reading…Everyone wants success in life, but only a few admit that to themselves… Fewer admit that to others. Just try for a moment to think about the life you have always wanted, visualize it, and define an image that represents it.Now focus on the feeling that image generates ... Well, this is what is called daydreaming.But what if this dream could come true?Most of the books told you that to achieve success, you need to be a better person, the best version of yourself. True… but it’s not enough! What they don’t tell you is that you must develop the ability to make everyone do what do you want, when you want. You have just two methods. The first one is using a gun (but I don’t suggest this), and the second is MANIPULATION. I am telling you that manipulation is a fundamental key to achieving what you really want in life.Okay, but what does manipulation has to do with hypnosis?Hypnosis is the most powerful and subtle way to manipulate a mind. Hypnosis gives you access to the subconscious mind of a human being and you can literally overwrite his behavior. It’s not a joke. It was used for military scope and for inducing people to commit political murder, totally unaware and without a trace of it in their memory.Hey, I am not responsible of how you use this book. I just want you to tell you that to improve properly, this is a noble act and everyone can have benefits from applying these techniques.With this book, you can create wealth for you and people you love, or improve the relationship with your partner. So do good things with it!

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  Dr You - Become Your Own...

  Lora Miro

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  In Dr. You: Become Your Own Advocate and Take Charge of Your Health, Lora Miro shares a compelling journey from patient to healthcare pioneer, offering readers a roadmap to take control of their own health. Miro, cofounder and CEO of myLAB Box, has transformed the way diagnostic testing is done, empowering individuals across the United States to access healthcare on their own terms.Drawing from personal experiences, including a life-altering car accident and navigating the complexities of both the Bulgarian and American healthcare systems, Miro reveals how self-advocacy can lead to better outcomes. Through this book, readers will discover practical strategies to challenge the outdated healthcare paradigms and to demand better care for themselves and their loved ones.Whether you're frustrated with your healthcare, facing a crisis, or simply wanting to live a healthier life, Dr. You is the guide you need to harness your own power and become the hero of your health journey. Miro’s insights are particularly valuable for those who seek to navigate the healthcare system effectively, offering them the tools to advocate fiercely and compassionately for their well-being. Empower yourself. Take charge. Become Dr. You.

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