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  Rise Above - Surviving...

  John Melnick

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  This book is about an award-winning entrepreneur who suffered from bouts of depression. One day, he attempted to suicide by walking into a river — fully dressed in a business suit. At the last minute, he decided to save himself and swam back to shore. "Rise Above" details John Melnick’s difficult childhood with a controlling mother, his business rise, his bouts with depression, his attempted suicide, his recovery in hospital, and his ongoing strategies to stay mentally healthy. Here is what professionals in the field are saying about this book: 
  "Rise Above" is courageous, inspiring, and heartwarming. John boldly takes readers through the experience of his downward trajectory, attempting suicide, and then finding the supports, tools and insights for recovering. This book is highly recommended for people experiencing depression and for those who love them. (Kathleen Thompson, PhD, MSW, RSW)

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  The Bear is My Father -...

  Bear Heart, Reginah WaterSpirit

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  The Bear Is My Father: Indigenous Wisdom of a Muscogee Creek Caretaker of Sacred Ways is considered a love story between Bear Heart and a community that stretches across the globe. This book celebrates the life, teachings and legacy of Marcellus Bear Heart Williams, a Multi-Tribe Spiritual Leader and author of the critically-acclaimed The Wind is My Mother.Bear Heart (1918 - 2008), was a Muscogee Creek Native American Church Road Man with a talent for seeing people as individuals, and for making them feel seen and special in their own ways. The Bear Is My Father: Indigenous Wisdom of a Muscogee Creek Caretaker of Sacred Ways contains the final words Bear Heart wrote before his “going on” as well as contributions from friends and family whose lives were forever changed by Bear Heart’s presence and work. In this new book, Bear Heart uses stories of his youth and traditional medicine practices to convey lessons and knowledge about living in harmony and with respect for all.Offering a mix of history and spiritual wisdom, The Bear is My Father is co-authored by Reginah WaterSpirit, Bear Heart's Medicine Helper and wife of 23 years. When Reginah would ask Bear Heart exactly how he made his medicine, he always answered, “I don’t make the medicine, it was here before me. I’ve been entrusted to be a caretaker of certain sacred ways.”

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  The Arthurian Legends - The Epic...

  Julia Blacksmith

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  The Arthurian legends have captivated audiences for centuries, blending history, myth, and romance into a timeless narrative. At the heart of these tales stands King Arthur, the noble ruler of Camelot, surrounded by his valiant knights, wise counsel, and a destiny shaped by magic and fate. These stories, filled with chivalry, heroism, and tragedy, have evolved over time, transforming from medieval folklore into one of the most enduring mythological traditions in the Western world. Whether viewed as a historical figure or a fictional hero, Arthur’s legend continues to inspire literature, art, and modern storytelling.  
    
  The roots of the Arthurian legends can be traced back to early medieval Britain, a period marked by conflict and shifting power. The earliest references to Arthur appear in Welsh and Celtic traditions, portraying him as a warrior who defended his land against invading forces. As these stories spread, they were enriched by medieval chroniclers such as Geoffrey of Monmouth, whose twelfth-century work *Historia Regum Britanniae* established Arthur as a grandiose king with a mythical kingdom. French and English writers expanded the legend, introducing characters like Lancelot, Guinevere, and the Holy Grail, further shaping the narrative into the form known today.  
    
  The debate over whether King Arthur was a real historical figure or merely a legendary construct has fascinated scholars for centuries. Some believe that Arthur may have been based on a real Brittonic war leader who fought against Saxon invasions in the fifth or sixth century. However, definitive historical evidence remains elusive. What is clear is that Arthurian stories took on a life of their own, infused with elements of medieval knighthood, Christian symbolism, and mythical enchantment. Arthur became more than just a king—he became an ideal, embodying the virtues of justice, bravery, and sacrifice. 

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  All the Ways Our Dead Still...

  Caleb Wilde

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  What if our dead remain with us? What if closure is not the goal? No matter what you believe about the afterlife, what if the hereafter intersects with the here and now? 
   
   
   
  Caleb Wilde, author of the acclaimed memoir Confessions of a Funeral Director, was a skeptic. The baffling stories people told him—deathbed visions of long-dead parents, visits from the other side—must be hallucinations or wishful thinking, he thought. But the more stories he heard, and the more he learned about non-Western understandings of body and spirit, the less sure he was. 
   
   
   
  All the Ways Our Dead Still Speak takes listeners on a lyrical and tender quest to encounter the hereafter. As Wilde picks up bodies, organizes funerals, and meets with grieving families in a small town in Pennsylvania, those who remain share with him—and us—what they experience in the thin places between life and death. Entwining these stories with his own as a sixth-generation funeral director, and with the findings of neuroscience and the solace of faith, Wilde creates a searching, reverent inquiry into all the ways our dead remain with us. In the process, he takes on prevailing dogmas about death: from a narrow Christian view of heaven and hell, to secular assumptions that death is the end, to pop-psychology maxims that say we all need "closure" after our loved ones die.

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  Emerson's Essays Volume 1

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  "Emerson's Essays" is a collection that showcases Ralph Waldo Emerson's profound influence on American thought and literature. With eloquence and a unique philosophical perspective, these essays delve into themes of self-reliance, individualism, and the beauty of nature. Emerson champions the inherent greatness of the individual and the importance of intuition in understanding the spiritual world. Through topics ranging from friendship to politics, he explores the interconnectedness of humanity and nature, urging readers to transcend the mundane and seek the extraordinary within. This seminal work is an enduring testament to Emerson's belief in the power of the individual spirit.

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  Unended Quest: An Intellectual...

  Karl Popper

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  At the age of eight, Karl Popper was puzzling over the idea of infinity and by fifteen was beginning to take a keen interest in his father's well-stocked library of books. Unended Quest recounts these moments and many others in the life of one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century, providing an indispensable account of the ideas that influenced him most. As an introduction to Popper's philosophy, Unended Quest also shines. Popper lucidly explains the central ideas in his work, making this book ideal for anyone coming to Popper's life and work for the first time. 
   
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