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  License to Travel - A Cultural...

  Patrick Bixby

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  Discover the surprising global history of how the passport has shaped art, thought, and human experience to define the modern world. 
   
  License to Travel exposes the passport as both an instrument of personal freedom and a tool of government surveillance powerful enough to define our very humanity. 
   
  Patrick Bixby examines the passports of artists and intellectuals, ancient messengers and modern migrants to reveal how these seemingly humble documents implicate us in larger narratives about identity, mobility, citizenship, and state authority. 
   
  This concise cultural history:  
  • Takes the reader on a captivating journey from pharaonic Egypt and Handynasty China to the passport controls and crowded refugee camps of today. 
  • Connects intimate stories of vulnerability and desire with vivid examples drawn from world cinema, literature, art, philosophy, and politics 
  • Highlights the control that travel documents have over our bodies as we move around the globe. 
   
  With unexpected discoveries at every turn, from narrow escapes and new starts, tearful departures and hopeful arrivals, License to Travel shares some of our most memorable experiences involving the passport.

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  Behind the Brilliance

  Paul Zanon

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  For every success story, there's always a back story. Behind The Brilliance will shine a torch behind the superstardom, whether it be in sport, entertainment, business etc. and the journey that person has had along the way to reach that brilliance. 
   
  Tales of death, destruction, terror and heartache feature in some of the biggest rollercoaster anecdotes which either happened before the fame or ran parallel to it. How each person comes to terms with these episodes varies chapter by chapter, as does their methods employed to bouncing back from challenge in the face of adversity. 
   
  Whatever the vocation of the individual featured in the book, exercise has been a path to redemption, helping to contribute to their state of well-being and mental health, not to mention the influence of sport to those around them in society. How and when exercise presented itself will differ person to person, but the fundamental difference it makes to each individual will certainly have similarities and to the listener, they will have a combination of empathy and inspiration whilst listening to each story.

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  Uncle Tom's Cabin Volume 2

  Harriet Beecher Stowe

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  In Uncle Tom’s Cabin Volume 2, Harriet Beecher Stowe deepens the exploration of slavery’s brutal realities. Uncle Tom, sold to the cruel Legree, endures unimaginable hardship while clinging to his faith and kindness. Meanwhile, Eliza and George Harris continue their perilous journey to Canada, facing dangers but finding allies in their fight for freedom. Through parallel stories of suffering and resilience, Stowe highlights the moral cost of slavery. As characters confront cruelty and compassion, the novel builds toward a powerful crescendo, emphasizing themes of redemption, hope, and the unbreakable spirit of those who resist oppression.

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  Listen Like It Matters - The...

  Mason Keller

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  Most of us hear the words people say, but few of us truly listen. And in that gap lies the difference between shallow interactions and meaningful connections. 
  In a world filled with constant noise and endless distractions, the ability to listen with intention has become a rare superpower. Listen Like It Matters reveals how this overlooked skill can transform your conversations, strengthen your relationships, and help you build trust, empathy, and love that lasts. 
  Through relatable insights and practical guidance, this book will show you how to:Recognize the difference between hearing and truly listeningBe fully present in every conversation, free from distractionsUnderstand the unspoken messages hidden in tone, emotion, and body languageOvercome the barriers of ego, assumptions, and judgmentCreate a safe space where others feel valued, respected, and understoodAsk better questions that invite honesty and opennessBuild trust, resolve conflicts, and nurture deeper bonds in every area of life 
  Whether in your personal relationships, at work, or in everyday interactions, learning to listen like it matters will change the way people respond to you—and the way you experience the world. 
  If you want to feel more connected, more trusted, and more loved, this book will give you the tools to become the person everyone feels heard by.

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  Overcoming Anxiety: Strategies...

  Sarah Bennett

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  In these turbulent times, "Overcoming Anxiety: Strategies for Finding Calm in Turbulent Times: Empowering Techniques to Manage Stress and Restore Balance." will prove an invaluable resource for those suffering from anxiety or desiring to help others find their way toward mental health. This book acts as a lifesaver in the overwhelming world through appropriate tools that allow one to manage stress, regain control, and find balance within oneself. 
  The first part of the book tries to define what anxiety is, thus discussing its causes, signs, and effects on the body and mind. Understanding anxiety is the first step to conquering it, and this book gives one the knowledge and skills to find personal stressors and patterns that increase anxiety. 
  It then goes on to detail various empowering techniques to overcome the psychology and physiology of anxiety. The benefits of the practice of mindfulness, breathing, CBT techniques, and lifestyle adjustments are brought out to the readers, which will keep a person tranquil and resilient in the long run. Each chapter is well set in giving the readers practical, realistic tips that can be done practically every day and quite easily adapted into their lives to set up a routine for lasting benefit toward mental health. 
  More than a manual on how to keep one's cool in times of crisis, "Overcoming Anxiety: Strategies for Finding Calm in Turbulent Times" equips people with the money to help them live more tranquil, well-balanced lives and shows them how to stand up against obstacles.

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  Legendary Mongol Khans The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Though history is usually written by the victors, the lack of a particularly strong writing tradition from the Mongols ensured that history was largely written by those who Genghis Khan vanquished. Because of this, Genghis Khan’s portrayal in the West and the Middle East has been extraordinarily (and in many ways unfairly) negative for centuries, at least until recent revisions to the historical record. Certainly Genghis Khan was not a peaceful man, or a particularly merciful one, and he famously boasted to the Khwaremzids that he was “the flail of God, come to punish you for your sins”. However, the image of him as a bloodthirsty barbarian is largely the result of hostile propaganda.  
  As Great Khan, Kublai Khan ruled the Mongolian Empire from his capital in modern-day Beijing, with a court that included Mongolians, Arabs, and Persians from throughout his empire. While Genghis may have been a warrior, Kublai was a man of culture, intellect and curiosity, and his court was a luxurious one rich in art, music, and goods. Under his reign, trade along the Silk Road was both easier and more efficient than ever before.  
  Aside from Genghis and his grandson Kublai Khan, the most famous Mongol conqueror was Tamerlane, who dominated Eurasia in the 14th century. He was known by the name Timur in Asia, while the Europeans used the name Tamerlane, which came from the Persian Timur-i-Leng, meaning “Timur the Lame. Tamerlane came from a Turkicized Mongol tribe, the Barlas, which had several constituent sub-clans. A number of original Mongol tribes had migrated west, where the majority of the population was Turkish, and over time, the Mongols blended with the Turks. However, due to his many conquests and his expansive empire, Tamerlane is closely associated with the Mongols today, and while he styled himself a pious leader, his main aim was to reestablish Genghis Khan’s vast Mongol Empire.

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