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  Tsunami Days

  John Barnie

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  "We need more writers with bite. We have lived in the flatlands too long," writes John Barnie in one of his 'observations' ('Art in the Flatlands'). And bite he delivers.
  
  Ranging across politics, history, culture, ecological disaster, the meaning of truth, poetry, what we mean by identity and more… Barnie shares a window onto the world that is both erudite and particular. Leaning towards pessimism in a darkening world, these observations are often provocative, not from any bullish desire to antagonise, but as the result of mining a rationalist line of thought with an honesty and consistency that is applied as much to the author as to his subjects. There is a clarity here that some may find uncomfortable, but the aim is always dialogue above agreement; intellectual engagement above cheap solutions and sentimentality.
  
  Barnie asks us to think, consider and dig deeper, but most of all he asks that we "…live richly among our secondary self-created meanings, while recognising them for what they are. To face without flinching the nullity of the great void." ('Varieties of Meaning')
  Tsunami Days is a vital collection of essays for those prepared to engage with its unflinching observations.

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  Praying with the Psalms - A Year...

  Eugene H. Peterson

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  A year of prayer through the Psalms, some of the most sensitive and honest words written about daily stress and blessings, with commentary from beloved theologian and pastor Eugene Peterson.  
  In Praying with the Psalms, readers are granted a fresh look at the power of the Psalms for daily devotional practice. Daily selections of the Psalms are set alongside Peterson’s invaluable reflections and meditations, simultaneously making the prayers more accessible for beginners and expanding more familiar readers’ understanding of them.   
  Straightforward and yet endlessly rich, Praying with the Psalms is a vital spiritual companion for anyone desiring to deepen their faith. 

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  William Penn - Liberty and...

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  "You fool of a boy!" William's father screamed. "You had the world ahead of you, and you threw it away for some religious meeting. Why, Parliament has ordered the heads of a dozen Puritans to be stuck on poles around the city as a warning against disobeying the law. Have you thought of that? Have you thought of anything?"With the favor William's father enjoyed in Britain's royal court, all William had to do was show himself to be a faithful royalist, and wealth and privilege would be his. Instead he chose to follow his conscience--to expulsion from university, disinheritance, imprisonment, and the threat of death.In a world where freedoms were subject to the whims of rulers, William Penn worked passionately for religious tolerance. When this Quaker reformer secured a land grant in America, he laid for Pennsylvania a foundation of liberty, justice, fairness, and tolerance that would later guide the drafting of the Constitution of the United States.The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family.

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  The Dragons and the Snakes - How...

  David Kilcullen

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  Just a few years ago, people spoke of the US as a hyperpower—a titan stalking the world stage with more relative power than any empire in history. Yet as early as 1993, CIA director James Woolsey pointed out that although Western powers had "slain a large dragon" by defeating the Soviet Union in the Cold War, they now faced a "variety of poisonous snakes." 
   
   
   
  In The Dragons and the Snakes, the eminent soldier-scholar David Kilcullen asks how, and what, opponents of the West have learned during the last quarter-century of conflict. Applying a combination of evolutionary theory and detailed field observation, he explains what happened to the "snakes"-non-state threats including terrorists and guerrillas-and the "dragons"-state-based competitors such as Russia and China. He explores how enemies learn under conditions of conflict, and examines how Western dominance over a very particular form of warfare since the Cold War has created a fitness landscape that forces adversaries to adapt in ways that present serious new challenges to America and its allies. Within the world's contemporary conflict zones, Kilcullen argues, state and non-state threats have increasingly come to resemble each other, with states adopting non-state techniques and non-state actors now able to access levels of precision and lethal weapon systems once only available to governments.

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  Whole-Body Sex - Somatic Sex...

  MA Melissa Walker

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  Weaving together somatic psychotherapy, dance/movement therapy, and sex therapy approaches, this uniquely interdisciplinary and practical book offers guidance on how to strengthen your connection with pleasure, receptivity, and ecstasy in an embodied way. 
   
   
   
  Melissa Walker contextualizes the erotic body as being embedded in a sex-negative culture. Taking an experiential somatic approach, this book helps listeners map the erotic self to establish a whole-body sexuality, becoming an important sexuality ally in a larger social movement toward erotic inclusiveness. This groundbreaking text illuminates how to shed the harmful messages that an individual has internalized about their sexuality, to learn the language of their somatic self, and begin to build a whole-body appreciation for their creative potential. 
   
   
   
  Filled with questions, guided experientials, and map-building practices that help listeners learn more about themselves, this book is essential for sex therapists to navigate the vast map of sexuality to create true health and sexual evolution.

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  No Time To Get Angry For Anyone...

  The Winning Woman

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  At times, it can feel almost impossible not to become angry. 
  Whether it’s with a person, an event, or unforeseen circumstances, we all find ourselves starting to get very angry from time to time! 
  But some people are much better at handling these feelings of anger than others. 
  Perhaps you struggle to prevent your anger from taking control of you, and you want to become someone who can handle these issues and remain calm in the face of anger-inducing situations. 
  Introducing No Time To Get Angry For Anyone. I Have My Best Life To Live… This book will show you simple and effective anger management methods for women to stay calm, positive, and focused on the goal ahead. 
  Rather than allowing yourself to feel overcome with anger and frustration, this book will show you how to channel those emotions and instead think clearly, and positively and act accordingly. 
  Say goodbye to fits of rage and anger, and replace those feelings with happiness, relaxation, and productivity. 
  Inside No Time To Get Angry For Anyone. I Have My Best Life To Live..., discover: 
  ●     How to understand your anger and the anger of other women. 
  ●     The impact of anger issues on your life. 
  ●     The importance of anger management and the benefits from it. 
  ●     Steps to take control of your temper. 
  ●     How to deal with frustration effectively. 
  Isn’t it time you regained control of your life and let go of anger? 
  Grab a copy of No Time To Get Angry For Anyone. I Have My Best Life To Live… today!

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