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  Mythical Creatures of the World...

  Julia Blacksmith

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  Mythical creatures have captivated human imagination for centuries, appearing in folklore, religious texts, and even historical records. These legendary beasts serve as more than just entertaining stories—they reflect cultural values, fears, and the mysteries of the unknown. Across different civilizations, mythical beings have played vital roles in shaping traditions, inspiring art, and even influencing belief systems. From fire-breathing dragons to elusive lake monsters, these creatures continue to spark curiosity and debate. But what is it about these beings that makes them so enduring?  
    
  One reason for their lasting appeal is their connection to human experiences. Many mythical creatures represent forces of nature, embodying storms, oceans, or the deep forests where the unknown lurks. Others symbolize human emotions or moral lessons—such as the cunning trickster fox in Japanese folklore or the powerful yet wise dragon in Chinese mythology. Whether feared, worshipped, or admired, these creatures often serve as cautionary tales or representations of humanity’s struggle with the world around them.  
    
  Common themes emerge across different cultures, even in societies that had no contact with each other. Dragons, for instance, appear in both European and Asian folklore, though their interpretations differ. While European dragons are often portrayed as greedy, fire-breathing monsters to be slain by heroes, their Chinese counterparts are wise and benevolent, associated with strength and good fortune. Likewise, stories of water-dwelling serpents and half-human beings exist in legends from Scandinavia to South America, suggesting that the human mind is naturally drawn to certain archetypes. 

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  Dante's Inferno

  Dante Alighieri

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  🔥 Journey Through the Depths of Hell 🔥 
  Enter the dark and haunting world of Dante’s Inferno, where poet Dante Alighieri embarks on a harrowing descent through the Nine Circles of Hell alongside his guide, the Roman poet Virgil. 🌪️🔥 Each level reveals terrifying punishments for sinners, painting a vivid and unforgettable vision of divine justice. 
  💀 Sin, Justice & Redemption ✨ 
   Through Dante’s poetic brilliance, witness the torments of the damned, the weight of human choices, and the ultimate path toward redemption. His journey is a timeless reflection on morality, fate, and the soul’s quest for salvation. 
  🎧 An Epic That Transcends Time 
   With its rich allegory, breathtaking imagery, and deep philosophical themes, Dante’s Inferno remains one of the greatest works of world literature. Whether you're a lover of classic poetry or discovering this masterpiece for the first time, this audiobook will immerse you in an unforgettable odyssey through the afterlife. 🌌✨

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  Hug of War - How to Lead a...

  Cathy Carroll

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  "...masterfully addresses the polarities which confront families in business." -John A. Warnick, Esq., founder, Purposeful Planning Institute 
  "This book will endure for many years..."-Janet M. Harvey, CEO, inviteCHANGE, author of From Tension to Transformation: A Leader's Guide to Generative Change 
  "This book should be an arm's length away for every family business advisor and business-owning family member." -Kristin Keffeler, chief learning officer, author of The Myth of the Silver Spoon: Navigating Family Wealth & Creating an Impactful Life, and co-author of Wealth 3.0: The Future of Family Wealth Advising 
  Should you fire your deadweight brother-in-law or comply with your mom's pleas to give him a raise? Should you pay all your kids the same, based on the market, or based on how many of your grandkids they raise? These are the questions family business leaders confront due to the opposing expectations of the family and the business. 
  Hug of War offers a new path forward. When the competing impulses of the family mindset and the business mindset are embraced as a polarity, leaders transcend either-or thinking and craft better solutions that embrace the best of both mindsets. 
  With stories that take you into the hearts and heads of real-life family business leaders, Hug of War offers a bridge to greater harmony in your family, greater clarity in your mind, and greater peace in your heart.

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  The American Operations in WW2:...

  U.S. Army Center of Military...

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  World War II was the largest and most violent armed conflict in the history of mankind. Highly relevant today, World War II has much to teach us, not only about the profession of arms, but also about military preparedness, global strategy, and combined operations in the coalition war against fascism. This book follows military operations in Italy from 5 April to 8 May 1945. 
  The Allies had begun their invasion of the Italian mainland in early September 1943 with the promise of a quick drive north, up the "soft underbelly" of Europe and into the German heartland. Yet nineteen months later, after hard fighting up the rugged mountainous spine of the narrow Italian peninsula, such goals still eluded the Anglo-American military leaders of the Mediterranean Theater. To be sure, long before April 1945 Rome had fallen to Allied arms and fascist Italy had been knocked almost completely out of the war. But in the interval France had also been liberated, and the Soviet Union had reclaimed almost all of its territory previously conquered by the once invincible German war machine.
  Italy had in fact become a sideshow, a secondary theater, since the spring of 1944 when the western Allies had shifted their military resources north to support the buildup and execution of Operation OVERLORD, the invasion of Normandy. After that, there had been no turning back on the Anglo-American side, with its main effort directed east through the northern European plains. Thus, by April Germany was besieged on three sides, although the Allied forces in the south, those strung out along the northern Apennines overlooking the Po Valley, were now the farthest away from the tottering Third Reich. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill continued to strongly support an advance from northern Italy into the Balkans and southern Germany. However, the ability of the Italian-based Allied armies to sustain such an effort with minimal support in men and materiel seemed problematic…

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  Mindfulness for Women with ADHD...

  Deepak Bhosle

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  Introduction to ADHD in Women 
  Though ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in boys and men, it affects girls and women as well. A recent study found that girls with ADHD are more likely to have anxiety and mood disorders, as well as problems with social interactions. They are also more likely to have lower self-esteem and problems with body image. 
  There is still a lot we don't know about how ADHD affects women and girls. In particular, we need more research on how best to treat the unique symptoms that affect them. However, there are some treatments that have been shown to be effective for both genders. One such treatment is mindfulness meditation.Treatment for ADHD in women 
  While medication may be the most talked about treatment for ADHD, there are other options that can be helpful. Treatment for ADHD in women often includes therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and/or mindfulness meditation. In a landmark study at the UCLA in 2007, 24 adults with ADHD took part in an 8 week programme of regular guided meditations. Participants reported improvements in their anxiety and depressive symptoms along with improvements in ADHD symptoms and in test performance on tasks measuring attention and cognitive inhibition. 
  My hope is that through regularly listening to the guided meditations in this audiobook, you can also benefit from an improvement in your symptoms.Guided meditation book for ADHD and women 
  There are 4 meditations in this audiobook, which I hope will help you relax, focus and live a happier life. The topics are selected to be a cross section of relaxation, and mindfulness practice, that, through regular practice and usage, could help you, step by step, manage your ADHD.

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  White Poverty - How Exposing...

  Reverend Dr. William Barber II,...

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  A generational work with far-ranging social and political implications, White Poverty promises to be one of the most influential books in recent years. 
   
   
   
  One of the most pernicious and persistent myths in the United States is the association of Black skin with poverty. Though there are forty million more poor white people than Black people, most Americans, both Republicans and Democrats, continue to think of poverty—along with issues like welfare, unemployment, and food stamps—as solely a Black problem. Why is this so? What are the historical causes? And what are the political consequences that result? 
   
   
   
  These are among the questions that the Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II, a leading advocate for the rights of the poor and the "closest person we have to Dr. King" (Cornel West), addresses in White Poverty, a groundbreaking work that exposes a legacy of historical myths that continue to define both white and Black people, creating in the process what might seem like an insuperable divide. Analyzing what has changed since the 1930s, when the face of American poverty was white, Barber, along with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, addresses white poverty as a hugely neglected subject that just might provide the key to mitigating racism and bringing together tens of millions of working class and impoverished Americans.

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