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  The Shocking Truth about...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  The idea that some people are born with an innate ability to succeed academically has been ingrained in society for generations. It is easy to believe that certain individuals are naturally gifted, able to grasp complex concepts effortlessly while others struggle. However, this belief is more myth than truth. The narrative of "natural talent" often dismisses the crucial factors that actually contribute to academic success: effort, persistence, and the right strategies. 
  The myth of talent suggests that success is solely a product of being born with superior intelligence or abilities, leading many to underestimate the power of hard work and determination. In reality, research has shown that academic success is much more closely tied to the amount of effort and time an individual is willing to invest in their learning. Cognitive abilities may vary from person to person, but it is the consistent application of effort and the development of effective learning strategies that truly determine outcomes. 
  Take, for example, the famous cases of people like Albert Einstein, who is often regarded as a symbol of genius. While his intellectual abilities were certainly extraordinary, Einstein's success was not solely a result of natural talent. He was known for his tireless work ethic, spending long hours thinking deeply about complex problems and seeking new perspectives. His academic achievements were the product of dedication and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, not some magical gift bestowed upon him at birth.

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  Warfighter - The Story of an...

  Col Jesse L. Johnson, Alex Holstein

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  In Warfighter, Colonel Jesse L. Johnson, one of the most decorated living American veterans, recounts the action-packed true-life tale of a man who stood and fought at the crossroads of history. Spanning forty years of conflict, from the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Iran and Iraq, never has a modern military memoir covered such a vast landscape of all-out warfare. Never has one man fought on the frontlines of so many of America's most heroic battles. Johnson led the most elite forces on operations that defined eras past and present, mentoring young soldiers who would rise to become some of America's greatest generals. He held the ear of princes, kings, presidents, and even Hollywood movie stars. With an all-star cast worthy of an epic war film, this extraordinary hero's journey sheds new light on some of the most transformative events of our time—crises, conflicts, and covert operations that have shaped the world as we know it today. More important, Warfighter offers us a deeper understanding of the personal sacrifice and human toll of a lifetime at war, and the honor-bound code of a man whose instinct in battle was to always charge ahead of those under his command—into the fight.

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  My Soul Look Back in Wonder -...

  Geneva Napoleon Smitherman

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  This is the story of Dr. Geneva Smitherman, aka "Dr. G," the pioneering linguist often referred to as the "Queen of Black Language." In a series of narrative essays, Dr. G writes eloquently and powerfully about the role of language in social transformation and the academic, intellectual, linguistic, and societal debates that shaped her groundbreaking work as a Black Studies O.G. and a Womanist scholar-activist of African American Language. 
   
   
   
  These eleven essays narrate the development of Dr. G's race, gender, class, and linguistic consciousness as a member of the Black Power Generation of the 1960s and 70s. In My Soul Look Back In Wonder, Dr. G links the personal to the professional and the political, situating the struggles, and successes, of a Black woman in the Academy within the historical experiences and development of her people. 
   
   
   
  As Dr. G enters her eighth decade, in this Black Lives Matter historical moment, she seeks to share the meaning and purpose of a life of study and struggle and its significance for all those who seek racial and social justice today.

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  Great Schism and the Western...

  Editors Charles River

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  For nearly a thousand years following its foundation, there was only one Christian Church. Centered in the city of Rome, the Church expanded and grew until it became the dominant religion in Europe and beyond. The early growth of the Church had been suppressed by the Romans until the Emperor Constantine became the first to convert the empire to Christianity, and from that point forward, the growth of the Church was inextricably linked with the Roman Empire, the most powerful military, economic, and political force in the ancient world. 
  However, once the Western Roman Empire collapsed, Rome’s preeminence was not a situation that was welcomed in Constantinople, now the center of the Byzantine Empire and a thriving and wealthy metropolis. After being sacked by outsiders, Rome had become a virtual ghost town, partially ruined and inhabited by a small number of hardy survivors, yet in the center of the crumbling city was the Vatican Borgo, the Palace of the Supreme Pontiff and the heart of the Church. In retrospect, it is easy to see that this was a situation that was bound to lead to conflict and disagreement, with the Greek-speaking Eastern Orthodox Church centered in Constantinople and being governed by Latin-speaking popes in a faraway city. 
  To many, the pope is the embodiment of godly love in its purest form. No matter the weather or the inconvenience, millions upon millions of fervid devotees brave the congested streets of their cities, all for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to welcome the beloved Vicar of Christ. However, the modern perception of the pope is a far cry from how things were just a couple of centuries ago. There was a time when the holiest men of the world were constantly at each other's throats, willing to go to any lengths to secure the coveted papal title. By the late 14th century, tensions within the Church reached its breaking point, resulting in the Western Schism, an infamous split of the Catholic Church.

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  Uprooting shame & guilt audio...

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  Do you carry burdens of shame and guilt that weigh you down? These heavy emotions can hold you back from living your life to the fullest, creating a cycle of self-doubt and negativity. Shame and guilt can weigh heavily on the soul, holding us back from living fully and authentically.  
  The burden of past mistakes and societal expectations can lead to a constant cycle of self-blame and emotional distress. You deserve to live a life free from the shackles of shame and guilt. If you are tired of carrying the heavy load of shame and guilt and yearn for freedom and emotional healing, our ”Uprooting Shame & Guilt Audio Meditation Coaching Course" can be your guide. 
   In this audiobook, we will: Acknowledge and honor your feelings of shame and guilt, creating space for healing and growth Release emotional baggage and let go of the weight of shame and guilt that burdens youFevelop a kind and gentle relationship with yourself Embrace self-acceptance and recognize your inherent worth and value build emotional resilience to face life's challenges, knowing that you are enough just as you are  
  Embark on a transformative journey towards freedom from shame and guilt with our "Uprooting Shame & Guilt Audio Meditation Coaching Course." Discover the power of self-compassion and self-acceptance, and reclaim your innate worth and dignity. It's time to let go of the past and embrace a future filled with love, joy, and authenticity.

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  Music and Globalization -...

  Bob W. White

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  "World music" emerged as a commercial and musical category in the 1980s, but in some sense music has always been global. Through the metaphor of encounters, Music and Globalization explores the dynamics that enable or hinder cross-cultural communication through music. In the stories told by the contributors, we meet well-known players such as David Byrne, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Ry Cooder, Fela Kuti, and Gilberto Gil, but also lesser-known characters such as the Senegalese Afro-Cuban singer Laba Sosseh and Raramuri fiddle players from northwest Mexico. This collection demonstrates that careful historical and ethnographic analysis of global music can show us how globalization operates and what, if anything, we as consumers have to do with it.

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