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  Of Consolation - To Marcia To...

  Seneca the Younger

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  These three ‘Consolations’, written by Seneca to his mother and two friends, have been described as ‘the crowning achievement in the canon of ‘consolation letters’. But sentimental they are not, for they emerge from the writer’s deep-seated commitment to Stoicism, where individuals are exhorted to inhabit qualities of virtue, positivity, resilience, and indifference. This recording opens with Seneca’s consolatory letter to Marcia, who, after three years, was still mourning the death of her son. He recognises her exceptional personal qualities and what benefits she has brought to her family, having rescued her father’s legacy as a historian following his death. He cites other noble Roman mothers who lost their sons, and enjoins her to adopt a more Stoic attitude of mind: we are all destined to die, he declares.  
  The second letter is to his mother sent after he had been exiled to Corsica by Emperor Caligula. He counsels Helvia not to mourn his absence – not least because he himself does not feel grief at the prospect of his own exile. He acknowledges the trials of his mother during her life, remarking ‘ill-fortune has given you no respite’. But her grief at the absence of her son may be put to one side in the knowledge that as he has ‘never trusted in Fortune,’ she can be comforted that her son is not discommoded. And history points to far harsher separations.  
  The final letter is to Polybius, Emperor Claudius’s Literary Secretary, who was mourning his brother.  Written while in exile, Seneca’s unwavering commitment to Stoic philosophy is again in evidence. One of Seneca’s principal suggestions is for Polybius to distract himself from grief by an increasing involvement in work.  
  These ‘Consolations’ have been widely admired from Classical times to the present, but are periodically questioned for their emphasis on a somewhat detached approach to grief and bereavement. Not all can manage imperturbability in such circumstances. Nevertheless, there is a steadiness and emotional calm in these missives, which Seneca himself displayed when ordered to commit suicide by Emperor Nero.

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  Secrets to Spotting Deception...

  Alaric Winterbourne

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  Secrets to Spotting Deception Like a Pro: A Simplified Guide with Inclusive Explanations 
  Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your understanding by successfully navigating the complexities of spotting deception? 
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  Our guide stands out with its exhaustive coverage, essential for your mastery of this critical skill. Concepts are explored in detail, ensuring a clear understanding. 
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  Allen Carr's Easy Way to Better...

  Allen Carr, John Dicey

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  READ THIS BOOK AND SLEEP WELL THE EASY WAY 
   
  Do you find it hard to switch off at night? Do you feel tired all day but when your head hits the pillow it's impossible to sleep? 
   
  Whether it's worrying about work, 'doomscrolling' on your phone or overcaffeinating yourself to get through the day, modern lifestyle choices are robbing us from the sleep we deserve. But how can we break free from the vicious cycle of fatigue and insomnia? 
   
  Allen Carr's Easyway method offers a unique solution. This world-renowned, clinically-proven method has helped an estimated 50 million people with their behavioural issues and addictions, including smoking, alcohol, weight control and digital addiction. In this book, this tried-and-tested method is applied to sleeping difficulties. 
   
  The beauty of this method is that it DOES NOT RELY ON WILLPOWER. It will not ban your phone from your bedside or take away your morning coffee but instead unravel the cognitive brainwashing that has led you to desire the very behaviours that are harming you. In this way, you will be released from them without feelings of sacrifice or deprivation. 
   
  With clear, step-by-step advice, this book will help you form healthy habits and live in tune with your natural sleep cycle so you can get back to that blissful promise of a good night's sleep. Do you find that difficult to believe? Read this book. 
   
  What people say about Allen Carr's Easyway method: 
   
  "A different approach. A stunning success." 
  The Sun 
   
  "An intelligent and original method." 
  Evening Standard 
   
  "This method is as foolproof as it gets" 
  Time Out

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  The Storied Life - Christian...

  Jared C. Wilson

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  When writers write, they are getting in touch with the image of God in them. This is true in some way of all artistry, but writers especially create worlds, characters, histories, and transformation--all ex nihilo ("out of nothing"). 
  In The Storied Life, veteran author Jared C. Wilson explores the ins and outs of writers and writing, exploring the myriad ways the craft is more about transformation than simply communication. From decades of experience and with his signature wit, Wilson brings well-earned insight, autobiographical reflections, and meaningful meditations to the topic of writing as a way of life and as a way of worship, showing how the concept of Story--our personal stories and God's grand story of redemption--shapes fiction and non-fiction writers alike. 
  Chapters focus on topics like:The liturgy of story.Writing as a spiritual act.Perseverance and endurance.Writing as a calling.Promotion, publishing, and platform. 
    
  Whether you're a long-time writer or a beginning author, a daily journaler or an occasional dabbler, The Storied Life will help you improve your craft. It will lead you to think more deeply about the disciplines and dispositions needed to write for transformation. 
  Recommended readingcan be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  Britain Needs Change - The...

  Simon Barrow, Gerry Hassan

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  After fourteen years of Conservative government – combined with Brexit, a global pandemic, the rise of a populist far right and the existential threat of climate change – many see Britain as undergoing serious social, economic and cultural decline. This is the context in which Labour have taken office at Westminster after a decade and a half in opposition. With recent ways of doing politics, government and statecraft in crisis, how can a serious, humane alternative emerge? What scale and type of change is coming, and will it be for the better?
  All this raises serious questions about the future of the UK and its constituent nations, Labour's ability to govern progressively, and the incoming government's confidence and capacity to take on the entrenched vested interests of present-day Britain while also having an honest, mature conversation with the public and its own supporters about the nature of these challenges.
  In Britain Needs Change, some of our best thinkers and commentators dissect the challenges facing the new government in a series of wide-ranging, penetrative essays. Featuring contributions from Helena Kennedy, John Curtice, Mariana Mazzucato, Neal Lawson, Aditya Chakrabortty, Ann Pettifor, Gavin Esler, Hilary Cottam, Sunder Katwala, Savitri Hensman, Fintan O'Toole and Andrew Gamble among others, this is required reading for anyone interested in the future of our country.

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  Me And My Friends At The Musical...

  Julie Kirchhubel

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  Me And My Friends  At the Musical PartyParties are always exciting, and especially when they aremusical parties! The news of this special party is rapidly spreading around the neighbourhood –but whose party is it?

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