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  Gorgias

  Plato

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  In "Gorgias," Plato explores the nature of rhetoric and its ethical implications. Through dialogues involving Socrates, Gorgias, and other characters, the text delves into the art of persuasion, morality, and the pursuit of true knowledge. It challenges the superficial use of rhetoric and advocates for virtue as the foundation of a just society. Read in English, unabridged.

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  20 Myths about Religion and...

  Ryan P. Burge

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  The way most people think about religion and politics is only loosely linked to empirical reality, argues Ryan P. Burge in 20 Myths about Religion and Politics in America. Instead, our thinking is based on anecdotes, a quick scan of news headlines, or worse, flat-out lies told by voices trying to push a religious or political agenda on a distracted public. 
   
   
   
  Burge sees this fundamentally flawed understanding of the world around us and our misperceptions about where we fit into the larger fabric of society as caustic for the future of American politics and religion. Without an accurate picture of our society, when we subscribe to only caricatures of what our country looks like, we never really address the problems facing us. 
   
   
   
  Striving to be an impartial referee, Burge describes with accessible and engaging prose what the data says. Step by step, he debunks twenty myths, using rigorous data analysis and straightforward explanations. He gives listeners the resources to adopt an empirical view of the world that can help all of us, religious and nonreligious alike, get past at least some of the unsupported beliefs that divide us.

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  Kindness - The Gentle Touch -...

  Esther Jameson

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  Kindness is often seen as a simple and basic concept, yet it holds immense power in transforming lives. At its core, kindness is the act of being considerate and generous without expecting anything in return. However, its effects extend far beyond the immediate gesture. Research has shown that kindness has a direct influence on mental and physical well-being, not only for the giver but also for the receiver. When we show kindness, whether through small acts like offering a smile or through more profound actions like supporting a loved one in need, we are engaging in a form of healing. The energy we radiate through kindness has the ability to uplift others, create positive connections, and promote emotional growth. 
  The power of kindness is rooted in its ability to create a ripple effect. When someone experiences an act of kindness, it often inspires them to pass it on to others. This chain reaction can spread far and wide, creating a compassionate network that has the potential to change communities and even societies. Kindness has the unique ability to bridge divides and bring people together, creating a sense of unity and understanding. 
  Moreover, studies have shown that kindness has tangible benefits for our own well-being. Acts of kindness activate the brain’s reward system, releasing endorphins, which are known as “feel-good” hormones. This not only boosts mood but also reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, when we engage in acts of kindness, we experience a sense of purpose and fulfillment, contributing to a more meaningful life. This emotional uplift can even improve our physical health, as acts of kindness lower blood pressure and enhance heart health by reducing stress levels.

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  Voices of Evangelical Preachers...

  Gypsy Smith, J. Wilbur Chapman,...

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  Gipsy Smith (1860-1947) was an English evangelist who made over forty evangelistic trips abroad to such countries as the United States, Australia and South Africa. J. Wilber Chapman (1859-1918), a Presbyterian, had great success in four pastorates, but is best remembered as a powerful evangelist. William Booth (1829 –1912) was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Army. The Christian movement with a quasi-military structure and government founded in 1865 has spread from London, England to many parts of the world and is known for being one of the largest distributors of aid.

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  Celtic Mythology: An Enthralling...

  Enthralling History

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  Celtic mythology is just as fascinating as Egyptian or Greek mythology. Yet it doesn’t seem to get the attention it deserves. This audiobook aims to change that. 
  Gods, goddesses, fairies, and supernatural creatures are the lead characters in Celtic stories and tales from long ago. Often used to explain natural phenomena, life and death, and our existence, myths informed ancient people about their lives. Through listening to stories about heroic and fantastical escapades, our ancestors learned about their societal expectations. And the Celts were no different. 
  This audiobook will offer you information about Celtic myths, gods, and goddesses. Learn about the traditions and beliefs that guided others and discover insight into human nature. 
  To some, mythology might seem like made-up stories with little historical information. But by learning what people long ago passed down to each other, you will gain an understanding of the type of people who were idolized and gain a deeper connection to the past. 
  In this audiobook, you will discover the following:Methods used to explain the world without technologyDifferences between myths, folklore, and legendsThoughts on myths todayChildren of Lir and other Irish mythsFestivals celebrating the cycles of natureThe Scottish Queen of Winter and her impact on the formation of ScotlandMysteries surrounding Loch Ness and NessieMystical and magical water creaturesHaunting myths from Dundee and Clanyard BayThe major Irish gods and goddessesInfluencers from Britain, Wales, and ScotlandAnd many more enjoyable escapades! 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning more about Celtic mythology today!

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  Neon Girls - A Stripper's...

  Anonimo

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  A riveting true story of a young woman’s days stripping in grunge-era San Francisco where a radical group of dancers banded together to unionize and run the club on their own terms.  
   
  When graduate student Jenny Worley needed a fast way to earn more money, she found herself at the door of the Lusty Lady Theater in San Francisco, auditioning on a stage surrounded by mirrors, in platform heels, and not much else. So began Jenny’s career as a stripper strutting the peepshow stage as her alter-ego “Polly” alongside women called Octopussy and Amnesia. But this wasn’t your run-of-the-mill strip club—it was a peepshow populated by free-thinking women who talked feminist theory and swapped radical zines like lipstick. 
  As management’s discriminatory practices and the rise of hidden cameras stir up tension among the dancers, Jenny rallies them to demand change. Together, they organize the first strippers’ union in the world and risk it all to take over the club and run it as a co-operative. Refusing to be treated as sex objects or disposable labor, they become instead the rulers of their kingdom. Jenny’s elation over the Lusty Lady’s revolution is tempered by her evolving understanding of the toll dancing has taken on her. When she finally hangs up her heels for good to finish her Ph.D., neither Jenny nor San Francisco are the same—but she and the cadre of wild, beautiful, brave women who run the Lusty Lady come out on top despite it all.  
  A first-hand account as only an insider could tell it, Neon Girls paints a vivid picture of a bygone San Francisco and a fiercely feminist world within the sex industry, asking sharp questions about what keeps women from fighting for their rights, who benefits from capitalizing on desire, and how we can change entrenched systems of power.

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