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  Breaking Free: Overcoming Social...

  Emily Johnson

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  A thorough manual meant to help people manage and conquer social anxiety, "Breaking Free: Overcoming Social Anxiety with Confidence and Courage" contains This book provides useful advice, ideas, and methods to enable readers to progressively increase confidence, overcome social anxiety, and welcome social contacts with more ease. Readers will learn how to control physical symptoms, challenge negative ideas, and foster good self-talk from knowing the underlying reasons of social anxiety to creating successful coping techniques. 
  The book also stresses the need of resilience, self-compassion, and goal-setting with reasonable criteria. Readers will get direction on how to develop assertiveness, create a supporting network, and gently venture beyond their comfort zone. "Breaking Free" offers a complete way to overcome social anxiety with parts devoted to enhancing communication skills, deciphering social signs, and creating a satisfying social life fit for one's personality. 
  This book provides the tools and inspiration you need to achieve long-lasting change and lead a more empowered, connected life whether your goals are to overcome your phobias in social settings, improve your relationships, or just boost your confidence in daily encounters.

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  The Decline of the West

  Oswald Spengler

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  The decline of the West, which at first sight may appear, like the corresponding decline of the Classical Culture, a phenomenon limited in time and space, we now perceive to be a philosophical problem that, when comprehended in all its gravity, includes within itself every great question of Being. 
  "If therefore we are to discover in what form the destiny of the Western Culture will be accomplished, we must first be clear as to what culture is, what its relations are to visible history, to life, to soul, to nature, to intellect, what the forms of its manifestation are and how far these forms — peoples, tongues and epochs, battles and ideas, states and gods, arts and craftworks, sciences, laws, economic types and world ideas, great men and great events — may be accepted and pointed to as symbols." 
   

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  Nart Sagas - Ancient Myths and...

  John Colarusso

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  The sagas of the ancient Narts are to the Caucasus what Greek mythology is to Western civilization. This book presents, for the first time in the West, a wide selection of these fascinating myths preserved among four related peoples whose ancient cultures today survive by a thread. In ninety-two straightforward tales populated by extraordinary characters and exploits, by giants who humble haughty Narts, by horses and sorceresses, Nart Sagas from the Caucasus brings these cultures to life in a powerful epos. In these colorful tales, women, not least the beautiful temptress Satanaya, the mother of all Narts, are not only fertility figures but also pillars of authority and wisdom. In one variation on a recurring theme, a shepherd, overcome with passion on observing Satanaya bathing alone, shoots a "bolt of lust" that strikes a rock--a rock that gives birth to the Achilles-like Sawseruquo, or Sosruquo. With steely skin but tender knees, Sawseruquo is a man the Narts come to love and hate. Despite a tragic history, the Circassians, Abazas, Abkhaz, and Ubykhs have retained the Nart sagas as a living tradition. The memory of their elaborate warrior culture, so richly expressed by these tales, helped them resist Tsarist imperialism in the nineteenth century, Stalinist suppression in the twentieth, and has bolstered their ongoing cultural journey into the post-Soviet future. Because these peoples were at the crossroads of Eurasia for millennia, their myths exhibit striking parallels with the lore of ancient India, classical Greece, and pagan Scandinavia. The Nart sagas may also have formed a crucial component of the Arthurian cycle. Notes after each tale reveal these parallels; an appendix offers extensive linguistic commentary. With this book, no longer will the analysis of ancient Eurasian myth be possible without a close look at the Nart sagas. And no longer will the lover of myth be satisfied without the pleasure of having read them.Excerpts from the Nart sagas "The Narts were a tribe of heroes. They were huge, tall people, and their horses were also exuberant Alyps or Durduls. They were wealthy, and they also had a state. That is how the Narts lived their lives. . . ."  "The Narts were courageous, energetic, bold, and good-hearted. Thus they lived until God sent down a small swallow. . . ." "The Narts were very cruel to one another. They were envious of one another. They disputed among themselves over who was the most courageous. But most of all they hated Sosruquo. . . . A rock gave birth to him. He is the son of a rock, illegally born a mere shepherd's son. . . ."In a new introduction, folklorist Adrienne Mayor reflects on these tales both in terms of the fascinating warrior culture they depict and the influence they had on Greco-Roman mythology.

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  Hindu Mythology Simplified -...

  Johnny Nelson

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  Embark on an enlightening journey through the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology with Hindu Mythology Simplified: Vishnu, Shiva, and the Great Epics of India. This comprehensive guide demystifies the complex narratives and profound philosophies that have shaped Indian culture for millennia, making them accessible to modern listeners seeking spiritual insight and cultural understanding. 
  Delve into the captivating tales of Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, known for his ten avatars including Rama and Krishna, each embodying virtues and lessons relevant to contemporary life. Explore the enigmatic persona of Shiva, the destroyer and transformer, whose cosmic dance symbolizes the cycles of creation and destruction inherent in existence. 
  The audiobook also provides a lucid overview of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, two monumental epics that are not only literary masterpieces but also repositories of moral and ethical guidance. Through engaging storytelling and thoughtful analysis, listeners will gain a deeper appreciation of the characters, themes, and teachings that continue to influence millions around the world. 
  Whether you're a student of religion, a lover of mythology, or someone curious about the spiritual traditions of India, this audiobook offers a balanced blend of narrative and interpretation. It serves as an ideal starting point for those new to Hindu mythology and a valuable refresher for seasoned enthusiasts. 
  With clear explanations and relatable insights, Hindu Mythology Simplified bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary relevance, inviting listeners to reflect on timeless truths and their application in today's world. 
  Perfect for anyone interested in world religions, comparative mythology, or the philosophical underpinnings of Eastern traditions, this audiobook is a gateway to understanding the enduring legacy of Hindu myths and their profound impact on human thought and culture.

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  Roald Amundsen: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Roald Amundsen, polar explorer and tragic hero: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Forgotten Landscapes - How...

  Stanley A. Rice

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  North America was not empty nor were its inhabitants savages when Europeans arrived in 1492. Quite the opposite, North America was thickly populated by indigenous people who lived in clean cities, had a thriving economy, and transformed the landscape into bountiful productivity. Forgotten Landscapes reveals the incredible extent to which Native Americans manipulated and shaped their surrounding environs through agricultural practices and urban engineering, resulting in one of the most prosperous civilizations of their time.Well before European contact, North American cities and villages were bound together by an intricate trade network. Today, Spiro Mound in rural Oklahoma is a few piles of dirt, not on the road to anywhere. But at the time of the Mississippian civilization, about a thousand years ago, it was one of the largest cities in the world. With the controlled use of fire, Native Americans had transformed thick forests into open woodlands and expanded the ranges of prairies. Through organized hunting, Natives controlled the populations of prey animals such as passenger pigeons, and when Native populations grew large enough, they developed agriculture including irrigated crops, and even orchards. In this fascinating and overdue book, author Stanley A. Rice shows his audience the Pre-Columbian landscape of America that has been largely forgotten.

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