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  Wrestling for Truth - One Man’s...

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  At a time when faith, determination, and health have become more vital in times of uncertainty, Blake Shumate’s story of struggle, triumph, and an inexplicable disease is a powerful testimony of redemption and the will to live a meaningful life.

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  Witches - A Compendium

  Judika Illes

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  “Witches: A Compendium maps the landscape of witchcraft and occult practices, past and present. Within these pages, you’ll find clear descriptions of magical practices and tools, animal familiars, inspirational witch figures . . . and even witch-related sites around the world to star on your Google Maps. This book will serve as reference, guide, and inspiration to anyone curious about the magical arts.” —from the foreword by Frances F. Denny  Witches explores what a witch is and the different ways to be one. Judika Illes presents the history, mysteries, and diverse natures of witches from around the world. Featuring a who’s who ranging from famous—or infamous—historical witches such as Tituba, Sybil Leek, Aleister Crowley, Isobel Gowdie, and Countess Erzsebet Báthory (widely known as the Blood Countess) to popular literary, cinematic, and TV witches such as Endora, the Scarlet Witch, Melisandre, Storm, Agatha Harkness, and the Wicked Witch of the West, Witches also offers travel tips for witches and a guide to the tools of the trade such as brooms, wands, cauldrons, and mirrors.  This celebration of witches and witchcraft also features:Sacred witches such as Baba Yaga, Lilith, Isis, Hekate, Diana, Circe, and YemayaFamiliars and creatures closely associated with witchcraft including cats, bats, crows, owls, and foxesArt witches like Moina Mathers, Vali Myers, Rosaleen Norton, Leonora Carrington, and CameronDifferent schools of witchcraft including green witchery, kitchen witchery, Wicca, and Hekatean WitchcraftThe various things witches do from divination to spirit working to spell-casting

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  Essays Second Series

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  "Essays, Second Series" is a collection of essays by the American philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, first published in 1844. In this collection, Emerson explores a wide range of philosophical, moral, and literary topics, reflecting his transcendentalist worldview and his belief in the power of the individual to shape society and create meaning in the world. The essays in this series are characterized by their profound insights into the human condition, their celebration of self-reliance and individualism, and their emphasis on the importance of intuition and the natural world. Some of the essays in this collection include "The Poet," "Experience," "Nature," "Politics," and "The Over-Soul." Overall, "Essays, Second Series" is a timeless work that continues to inspire readers with its wisdom and insight into the human experience

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  Post-Traumatic Parenting - Break...

  Robyn Koslowitz PhD

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  Every good parent wants to create relationships with their children that are filled with joy, connection, and healthy attachment. Yet well-meaning but traumatized parents—those who suffered as children or who are dealing with traumatic events as adults—tend to see the world from a survival point of view. If that's you, you might suspect that your own trauma is negatively influencing your parenting behaviors. Where can you turn for support and wisdom? 
   
   
   
  Post-Traumatic Parenting goes far beyond the fad social-media trends like "gentle" and "responsive" parenting to provide a clear, easy-to-follow, and substantive guide, offering both what to do and why it works, so traumatized parents can create the kind of relationship they want with their children of any age. 
   
   
   
  Experienced, renowned traumatic parenting expert, workshop leader, speaker, and founder of the Center for Psychological Growth, Dr. Robyn Koslowitz directly explains exactly how every post-traumatic parent can reverse the damage from their own traumas and forge a strong, healthy relationship with their children. Finally, you can find true joy in the day-to-day of parenting. This book features easy-to-follow instructions, along with simple tools, to help you effectively parent your children, no matter what happened in the past.

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  Manifest the Perfect Mate - Find...

  Paula Langguth Ryan

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  Do You Want a More Loving, Communicative, Connected Relationship in Your Life?Is Your Track Record Less than Stellar?Then This Book if For You!This book is about you, your past and present relationships, and more importantly, your future relationship. Traditionally, far too much emphasis has been placed on “finding someone to love” and far too little has been understood about the strength and joy to be found in learning to love ourselves first. This new, holistic approach explains how to avoid the traps of unhealthy relationships. It is a clear, practical guide for those who are in lackluster, disconnected relationships or are seeking to create a healthy relationship from the start.Paula Langguth Ryan shares anecdotes and examples drawn from her extensive counseling experience plus lessons learned about the psychology of love during more than 25 years as a communications and conflict specialist. This powerful guide offers a profound yet easily applied message to very individual. You can conquer personal fears, overcome adverse relationship history, and transform and enhance your love life if only you know how to use the power you possess to: Develop you own healthy boundaries Achieve friendship and lasting love Transform sabotaging core beliefs Move beyond past relationship patterns Gain control of your emotions and fearsNow is the time for you to exchange self-sabotage for self-confidence, learn how to demonstrate to others how you want to be treated, communicate better, connect more authentically, love more intimately and find greater happiness and peace of mind.

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  Summary - Why Nations Fail -...

  Speedy Library

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  SUMMARY 
    
  WHY NATIONS FAIL 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY DARON ACEMOGLU AND JAMES A. ROBINSON 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  The Roots of Global Inequality 
  Theories That Don’t Work 
  Extractive vs. Inclusive Institutions 
  Critical Junctures and Institutional Drift 
  The Case of the Roman and Aksum Empires 
  The Glorious Revolution and the Rise of Parliament 
  Barriers to Development and Technology 
  The Vicious Circle of Poverty 
  Diffusion of Prosperity 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson explores why some nations are prosperous while others remain poor. The book argues that a country's institutions, more than its geography or culture, determine its fate. It contrasts inclusive institutions, which allow broad participation and protect property rights, with extractive institutions, that concentrate power and wealth in the hands of a few. Through historical examples, the book illustrates how critical junctures can shape the institutional paths of nations, creating either virtuous cycles of growth or vicious cycles of stagnation. It further shows that even with inclusive institutions, constant vigilance is needed to prevent backsliding into extractive practices.

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