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  Jhāna Consciousness - Buddhist...

  Paul Dennison

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  An interdisciplinary deep dive into Buddhist jhāna meditation and how it can transform our understanding of self and consciousness 
   
   
   
  States of profound meditative concentration, the jhānas are central to the earliest Buddhist teachings. For centuries in Southeast Asia, oral yogāvacara (yoga practitioner) lineages kept traditional jhāna practices alive, but in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, reforms in Theravāda Buddhism downplayed the importance of jhāna in favor of vipassanā (insight) meditation. Some began to consider the jhānas to be strictly the domain of monastics, unattainable in the context of modern lay life. In recent years, however, there has been a resurgence of interest in the jhānas, and as researcher Paul Dennison shows, the esoteric and sometimes "magical" pre-reform practices of Southeast Asia hold powerful potential for modern lay practitioners living in a more scientifically minded world. Drawing on traditional Buddhist doctrine, teachings from lesser-known meditation texts such as the Yogāvacara's Manual, and findings from the first in-depth, peer-reviewed neuroscience study of jhāna meditation, Dennison unpacks this ancient practice in all its nuance while posing novel questions about perception, subjectivity, and the nature of enlightenment.

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  When I Grow Up - Coversations...

  Moya Sarner

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  When do you become an adult? What does it mean to grow up? And what are the experiences that propel us forward ? or keep us stuck? 
   
  As we get older, we pass many milestones, but for some of us it can feel as if adulthood is always just out of reach. 
   
  Journalist and psychotherapist-in-training Moya Sarner goes on a journey into what growing up really involves, and how we do it again and again throughout our lives. She draws on case studies, as well as her training, and theories of child psychology, psychoanalysis, neuroscience, and more, to explore what it means to be a ‘grown up’ and how we can meet the challenges and opportunities of every stage of our lives.

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  Love Rebels - How I Learned to...

  Kitty Stryker

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  An exploration of how to balance activism and relationships without burning out. 
  Balancing a devotion to activism with personal relationships can be incredibly difficult. Kitty Stryker shares her experience as an activist, street medic and relationship educator to help others pursue the important work while maintaining healthy relationships and without burning out. 
  In what is both a call to action and a candid memoir, Stryker is open about what she has learned and her perceived limitations. Recognizing that it can feel overwhelming to know how to effectively make change, she encourages readers to consider how they can best advocate for causes they believe in, presenting different types of activism and urging readers to honestly examine their own hesitations. 
  She also emphasizes that without taking care of our interpersonal relationships, many people burn out of activism at the very time when we need more people on the ground, and she offers practical strategies to avoid this and to encourage healthy relationships.

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  I am a Superhero Expert

  Josh Stehle

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  A moving story about how autism and a shared appreciation for superheroes brought two brothers together. 
  Author Josh Stehle learned everything he knows about superheroes from his older brother and best friend, Zach. From the worlds they live in, to the writers who created them, and studios who produced them--Zach is an expert in all things superhuman and heroic. He is also on the autistic spectrum. 
  Detailing the unique experience of growing up with an autistic brother, this emotional memoir provides a glimpse into the challenges people with autism often face and highlights the indescribable beauty it can bring to the world. Told through the eyes of bonded siblings communicating through pop culture, Josh and Zach's story offers a new perspective on how fictional tales about powerful heroes transcended the page and screen to teach two young men incredible lessons about love, family, and brotherhood.

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  The Children We Left Behind -...

  Adam B. Coleman

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  Nearly every major social problem in the West can be traced back to our declining appreciation for the nuclear family structure and our failure to plan for families properly. Our culture has shifted from prioritizing sacrifice for the benefit of innocent children to catering to the fleeting desires of the adults who bring them into the world. 
  As a result, family separation has become commonplace, and what we consider normal is often rationalized, even when it harms our children. The culture of radical individualism among adults has left children to bear the consequences of their parents' choices. 
  I was once that child who was left behind, neglected by his father, and witnessed his mother shoulder the load for our survival. My father's choice to abandon me physically and emotionally contributed to my decades of struggle with depression, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation. 
  Unfortunately, my experience of homelessness, mental hospital incarceration, and perpetual internal strife is no longer rare. However, our stories are often ignored, and we avoid holding accountable the parents who have failed us. 
  If we are to change our culture's trajectory, we must sacrifice our pride and prioritize the needs of our children over our own selfish desires. Our children must come first, or they will come last-there is no middle ground.

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  Poor Folk - A Heartfelt Story of...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky, Tim Zengerink

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  What if love and dignity could survive even the harshest poverty? 
  In this emotionally charged epistolary novel, Poor Folk introduces us to two souls struggling with loneliness, hardship, and the quiet hope for human connection.  
  Makar Devushkin and Varvara Dobroselova—two distant relatives living in squalid conditions—exchange heartfelt letters that reveal their pain, their unspoken love, and their attempts to preserve dignity in the face of overwhelming poverty. 
  This modern translation brings new life to Dostoevsky’s first published novel, making its characters and themes resonate as powerfully today as they did in 1846. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  - A Tender Story of Emotional Bonding – A touching portrayal of letter-bound love and friendship 
  - Early Dostoevsky at His Most Vulnerable – A glimpse into the emotional roots of his future genius 
  - Modern, Clear Narration – Accessible language that preserves the soul of Dostoevsky’s debut 
  - A Lens on Class and Compassion – A heartbreaking look at how the poor survive with grace and feeling 
  Dive into a story that speaks softly but pierces deeply—an unforgettable journey through the human heart.

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