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  The Poignant Being - The...

  Mamoon Jahan

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  Life is full of contradictions-love and loss, creation and destruction, tradition and progress. We spend our days searching for meaning, for connection, for something that makes the struggle worthwhile. But in that search, we often overlook the very things that shape us: the quiet sacrifices, the unspoken fears, the relationships that both define and challenge us. 
  Either you munch on life, or you get munched by life. While we share similarities with previous generations, clinging to outdated beliefs no longer serves us. The world has changed, and what we need today is more kindness, more genuine care for one another-rather than allowing ourselves to be hollowed out by the digital age. This book is an exploration of those forces: the raw, unfiltered experience of being human. It delves into the love of a mother that shapes a child's world, the weight of family expectations, and the tension between who we are and who we hope to become. 
  It asks tough questions: What does it mean to truly love? How do we balance ambition with responsibility? And in a world that demands constant change, how do we hold on to what really matters? Through deeply personal reflections, philosophical musings, and a brutally honest look at life's paradoxes, this work challenges the idea that peace is the ultimate goal. Instead, it dares to argue that greatness-however we define it-is found in embracing struggle, in choosing action over comfort, and in accepting that the journey is never meant to be simple. 
  This book explores philosophy, modern values, and the often-overlooked aspects of life-the things we neglect because giving them attention no longer feels like a priority. But perhaps, in paying attention, we reclaim something essential. 
  For those who find themselves questioning, searching, or simply trying to make sense of it all-this book is for you.

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  Stories on lord Ganesh series -...

  Anusha HS

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  Lord Ganesh is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. He is the first one to get worshipped before worshipping any other god. We can say in short that there is no Hindu who doesn't perform Lord Ganesh’s worship. In Ramayana Lord Rama had worshipped Lord Ganesh. 
  In Mahabharata Lord Krishna had also worshipped Lord Ganesh. They have become the role models to the whole world. Before the beginning of any work it is common to worship Lord Ganesh. There are many Holy hymns on Lord Ganesh. Lord Ganesh’s favorite food is modak. 
  He gets pleased if we offer Durva grass to him. He also loves red Hibiscus flower. He is called the vighnaharta because he wards off all the obstacles in our life. He is also called vighnaraja. There are infinite names to Lord Ganesh which we cannot explain. He ties a snake around his waist. 
  The vehicle of Lord Ganesh is mouse in Hindu culture. Lord Ganesh is worshipped all over India. His miracles have been described in all of the 18 Puranas. There are many forms of Lord Ganesh. 
  He has got two wives one is riddhi and the other is siddhi.Lord Ganesh has got 32 forms of incarnations. The modak which you offer to Lord Ganesh will give you good results. Lord Ganesh does not bias among his devotees. He is specially worshipped on sankashti days. On Ganesh Chaturthi people fast and perform vrath.On this day it is forbidden to see Chandra the moon.

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  Black Heroes: Inspiring Stories...

  Ahoy Publications

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  If You Want to Be Inspired by Black Heroes Who Shaped History, Then Keep Reading... 
  For humanity to see where it is going, it must look back to the past. Exploring these stories of resilience, determination, and brilliance awakens a deep drive within to achieve. 
  This audiobook offers an enriching journey through the lives of remarkable individuals whose bravery and contributions have left an indelible mark on the world. 
  Here's what you'll discover inside these pages:Inspirational Journeys: Relive the awe-inspiring lives of figures like Harriet Tubman and Nelson Mandela.Brilliant Minds: Learn about Katherine Johnson's stellar contributions to space travel.Cultural Icons: Explore Duke Ellington's jazz innovations that defined an era.Defiant Leaders: Uncover the strategic brilliance of military leaders and activists who fought for justice.Resilient Spirits: Feel the power of stories from those who overcame immense challenges.Voices of Change: Hear the rallying cries of Martin Luther King Jr. and other advocates for equality.Peaceful Warriors: Discover the peaceful resistances led by icons like Desmond Tutu.Legacy of Innovation: See how George Washington Carver revolutionized agriculture. 
  "Black Heroes" is a celebration of resilience and the human spirit. Each chapter paints a vivid picture of the battles fought and the victories won by these courageous individuals. It offers not only a history lesson but also a source of motivation to stand strong, dream big, and push boundaries. 
  Grab your copy today and discover new heroes that reflect the enduring spirit and potential within themselves.

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  Living with Borrowed Dust -...

  PhD James Hollis

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  From bestselling author and Jungian psychoanalyst Dr. James Hollis comes a new collection of essays exploring life’s challenges and celebrating evolving questions on life’s mysterious journey.In a world seemingly set up for distraction, life can often feel like it’s dividing you not only from others but also from yourself. Yet even within the cacophony of life, deep down you can intuit your own soul, that part of you that knows you better than you know yourself, and that offers direction and moments of solace, even amid uncertainty.This disconnect from your inner source of guidance leads to self-doubt, but in Living with Borrowed Dust, Hollis provides a reminder that you carry within what you’re so anxiously looking for from a crazed world. “Behind the noise and beneath the surface, something in the soul of each of us cries out,” he says. “While we may be distracted from this summons, the soul keeps asking that we pay attention.” These summonses come to us through symptoms, dreams, and restless nights. Gaining insight into these inner callings, the meaning within our challenges, and the courage it takes to move through our journey can help us feel better connected through difficult times. Here, Hollis reveals tools you can utilize to engage in this conversation with the soul.In this collection of essays, readers are guided to reflect deeply on questions that explore and celebrate life's challenges in our evolving world, including how happiness is attained, how to approach your dreams, the divided soul of America, the fear and fascination with death, and the conflict between good and evil. With each new insight, Hollis aims to steer you toward an individual, self-determining path, zeroing in on the need for personal accountability and decisive growth. Using analytic psychology as a vehicle for the recovery of a spiritual life in a secular age, you’ll find inspiration for reconnecting with deep wisdom, bringing renewed purpose and dignity to this mysterious journey called life.

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  Muslim Women Are Everything -...

  Seema Yasmin

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  A collection of riveting, inspiring, and stereotype-shattering stories that reveal the beauty, diversity, and strength of Muslim women both past and present.  
  Tired of seeing Muslim women portrayed as weak, sheltered, and limited, journalist Seema Yasmin reframes how the world sees them, to reveal everything they CAN do and the incredible, stereotype-shattering ways they are doing it. 
  Featuring 125 full-color illustrations by illustrator Fahmida Azim throughout, Muslim Women Are Everything is a celebration of the ways in which past and present Muslim women from around the world are singing, dancing, reading, writing, laughing, experimenting, driving, and rocking their way into the history books.  
  Forget subservient, oppressed damsels—say hello to women who are breaking down barriers using their art, their voices, and their activism, including:Tesnim Sayar from Denmark, a Muslim goth-punk who wears a red tartan mohawk on top of her hijabAmerican superstar singer SZA, who sings alongside Rihanna and writes songs forBeyoncéNura Afia, CoverGirl’s first hijabi ambassadorIlhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, America’s first Muslim congresswomenIlyana Insyirah, a hijaab-wearing scuba-diving midwife from Australia  
  Showcasing women who defy categorization, Muslim Women Are Everything proves that to be Muslim and a woman is to be many things: strong, vulnerable, trans, disabled, funny, entrepreneurial, burqa or bikini clad, and so much more.

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  Ma Barker and the Barker-Karpis...

  Charles River Editors

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  Among America’s most infamous “Public Enemies,” perhaps the most unique and controversial was Kate Barker. With her prominent, hawk-tipped nose and plump, doughy face, framed by a classic dark curly coif and frilly day dresses to match, Ma Barker was as non-threatening as they come. Nary a second glance was given to this grandmotherly figure by those who crossed her path, perhaps at most a polite tip of the hat. Of course, as the age-old adage goes, appearances are often deceiving. According to the FBI and portrayals in popular culture, not only was Ma Barker a crass, greedy, and highly manipulative individual who coaxed her sons into the abyss-like vortex of criminality, she was the matriarchal mastermind of one of the most notorious gangs of the Dirty Thirties era.  
  	The Ma Barker Gang, as they were so branded, wasn't a typical band of small-time crooks. Quite the contrary, the unorthodox family-run enterprise was, as described by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, “the most vicious, cold-blooded crew of murderers, kidnappers, and robbers in recent memory.” The gang was as accomplished – and dangerous – as it was elusive, and between 1930 and 1933 alone, they made off with an estimated $3 million. In their heyday, the gang boasted some 25 members, and through it all, the Barker boys remained its core members. Blood, as per the Barker code, would always be thicker than water. 
  The obvious novelty of the alleged gang leader's identity aside, the disturbing fates of the Barker brothers and many of their associates served as a cautionary tale about the dangers and delusions that ensue when one becomes consumed by unbridled avarice and arrogance. But why were the Barker brothers, once innocent young lads, steered so far off the path of righteousness? What was the true depth of Ma's involvement in the gang's laundry list of despicable crimes? How did the once untouchable gang's winning streak culminate in such catastrophic disaster? 

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