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  The Anxious-Avoidant Trap -...

  PhD Annie Tanasugarn

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  A powerful guide to help you and your partner build true and lasting connection. 
   
   
   
  Do you and your partner have different needs when it comes to your relationship? Perhaps you desire more intimacy and reassurance, while they value independence and tend to keep you at arm's length. Or maybe you feel "trapped," while they act "clingy?" If this sounds familiar, you and your partner may have differing ways of relating to one another, often shaped by past experiences and needs. Written by a relationship specialist, this book offers practical strategies to help you break free from toxic push-pull dynamics. It focuses on building healthy communication, security, and a deeper connection with your partner. This guide will help you understand your relationship patterns and foster a healthier, and more fulfilling connection. 
   
   
   
  The Anxious-Avoidant Trap will show you and your partner how to gain a better understanding of each other, so you can improve communication, avoid emotional reactions, and bring joy back into your relationship. With this compassionate guide, you will: discover how attachment styles are formed in childhood; learn about the three "core wounds" of attachment trauma; recognize signs of anxious or avoidant attachment in adulthood; and develop skills to respond to your partner while reducing emotional reactions.

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  Hidden History of Texas Volume 1...

  Hank Wilson

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  The Hidden History of Texas, Volume 1 - 1530 to 1820 
   
  This is the often-untold story of the history of Texas from when the Spanish first set foot into Texas until they relinquished control to Mexico. This is the story of the original inhabitants of the land and their interactions with both the Europeans they encountered and other indigenous people of the time. The events that took place during that time, laid the groundwork for what was to come. The story is filled with heroes and villains and looked at it through the eyes of the people who lived it. 
    
  It is called the Hidden History of Texas, because if you don’t dig, you’d never know about it or these people. It’s not taught in the schools other than a brief mention of some of the more famous Indian tribes. Without these people and their activities, it is doubtful many of us would be here today.

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  Magic from the Hilltops and...

  Leah Middleton

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  “This book stands as a valuable addition to the growing library of works on the lived experiences of Appalachians and how folk magic continues to be a valuable part of their cultural identity. I hope, after you read this, that you feel as in love with this land and its citizens, both human and more than human, as I do. Long live Appalachia!” —Rebecca Beyer, author of Wild Witchcraft   In an ode to her Appalachian roots and ancestors, known and unknown, of blood and kin, Leah Middleton, the Redheaded Witch, tells the stories of the grandfathers who had dirt under their fingernails from farming, the grandmothers who bled while sewing their garments, the relatives who decided to take a leap of faith and pave a new path, the ones who passed away too young, and the fellow practitioners and healers who showed her the way. It is a work of veneration to keep their spirits alive. If you share similar roots or find yourself creating new ones, this magical book is a hand to welcome you home.  Explore the superstitions of the mountains, the healing charms of doctors, and the folk beliefs of witchery.  Wander down shadowy paths lined with rhododendrons, uncovering the hidden corners where charms are whispered and prayers are spoken.  Uncover the superstitions captured in this region that have inspired magical workings for protection and healing.  Learn to walk the witch’s path as a rite conducted with reverence and solemnity.  Appalachia is a place where the lines between the mundane and the magical are blurred, and Magic from the Hilltops and Hollers offers readers exquisite insight into the enduring lore and magic of the region.  

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  Hi Anxiety - Life With a Bad...

  Anônimo

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  Joining the ranks of such acclaimed accounts as Manic, Brain on Fire, and Monkey Mind, a deeply personal, funny, and sometimes painful look at anxiety and its impact from writer and commentator Kat Kinsman. 
  Feeling anxious? Can’t sleep because your brain won’t stop recycling thoughts? Unable to make a decision because you're too afraid you’ll make the wrong one? You’re not alone. 
  In Hi, Anxiety, beloved food writer, editor, and commentator Kat Kinsman expands on the high profile pieces she wrote for CNN.com about depression, and its wicked cousin, anxiety. Taking us back to her adolescence, when she was diagnosed with depression at fourteen, Kat speaks eloquently with pathos and humor about her skin picking, hand flapping, “nervousness” that made her the recipient of many a harsh taunt. With her mother also gripped by depression and health issues throughout her life, Kat came to live in a constant state of unease—that she would fail, that she would never find love . . . that she would end up just like her mother. 
  Now, as a successful media personality, Kat still battles anxiety every day. That anxiety manifests in strange, and deeply personal ways. But as she found when she started to write about her struggles, Kat is not alone in feeling like the simple act of leaving the house, or getting a haircut can be crippling. And though periodic medication, counseling, a successful career and a happy marriage have brought her relief, the illness, because that is what anxiety is, remains. 
  Exploring how millions are affected anxiety, Hi, Anxiety is a clarion call for everyone—but especially women—struggling with this condition. Though she is a strong advocate for seeking medical intervention, Kinsman implores those suffering to come out of the shadows—to talk about their battle openly and honestly. With humor, bravery, and writing that brings bestsellers like Laurie Notaro and Jenny Lawson to mind, Hi, Anxiety tackles a difficult subject with amazing grace.

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  Sky Soldiers - The 173rd...

  Charles J. McArthur

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  If you want to uncover more about some of the Vietnam War’s most courageous American heroes, then keep on reading… 
  Not many historic events have had such a strong impact on the way we see and live our nation’s values as the Vietnam War. 
  Entering the conflict to defend democracy and fight against the communists, countless Americans departed towards the unknown in the mid-60s. 
  One of these units of brave men was the 173rd Airborne Brigade, better known as the “Sky Soldiers,” or simply as “the Herd.” 
  During their six years in Vietnam, they fought relentlessly against the communist forces. 
  This book tells the story of their involvement during the early years of the war and pays tribute to the great accomplishments they achieved during that time to prevent the collapse of democracy in Vietnam. 
  In this book, you will discover:The early stages of the war: The events that led to the start of the Vietnam War and why the US had to get involvedWhen the Sky Soldiers entered Vietnam – everything you need to know about this exceptional divisionWar Zone D Operations: The importance of Operations HUMP, MARAUDER, and CRIMPThe Battle of Dak To: A test in toughness and resilienceOperation JUNCTION CITY: historical facts about the only combat parachute jump of the Vietnam WarCitations and Honors: Remembering the HerdFamous personalities of the 173rd: How courageous and charismatic leaders shaped the Sky Soldiers 
  And much more. 
  Keep the memory of our war heroes alive and remember their bravery.

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  Ethnology - Cultural...

  Mike Crawford

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  Ethnology is a branch of anthropology that focuses on the systematic study and comparison of cultures. It examines the origins, development, distribution, and interrelations of different human societies. Unlike ethnography, which involves detailed, first-hand observations of a single culture, ethnology takes a broader approach, analyzing data collected from multiple ethnographic studies to identify patterns, differences, and universal traits among human groups. By studying cultural practices, languages, beliefs, social structures, and histories, ethnology seeks to understand how societies evolve and how cultural factors influence human behavior. 
  The importance of ethnology lies in its ability to foster a deeper understanding of human diversity. In an increasingly interconnected world, recognizing the complexity of cultural differences is crucial for promoting tolerance, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence. Ethnology helps dispel misconceptions and stereotypes by providing a scientific framework for understanding how cultures adapt to their environments and interact with one another. This understanding is essential not only for academic purposes but also for addressing real-world issues such as globalization, migration, and cultural preservation. 
  Ethnology also plays a vital role in tracing the historical development of societies. By comparing myths, rituals, kinship systems, and legal codes, ethnologists can reconstruct past interactions between communities, shedding light on human history beyond written records. This comparative analysis allows scholars to explore how ideas, technologies, and social institutions spread and transform across regions and time periods. Such insights contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of human civilization and its shared heritage.

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