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  Perfumes And Blood - A crime and...

  Ahmed Ewis

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  The novel "Perfumes and Blood" follows the story of Dr. Khaled, a doctor who encounters his childhood friend Fadel, an expert in herbal and perfume experiments. Intrigued, Khaled decides to experiment with these herbs and perfumes, only to discover that they expand his consciousness and lead to hallucinations. As a result, Khaled finds himself transported to different realms, constantly grappling with the blurred lines between reality and imagination. However, these hallucinations reveal astonishing truths and embroil him in a major case that he must solve. Throughout his journey, Khaled uses his exceptional abilities to uncover secrets and confront various challenges. The novel combines elements of mystery and fantasy, exploring the concepts of truth and reality in a captivating and thrilling manner. Notably, the audiobook version of the novel features a renowned cast of Arab stars and artists.

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  Shopping All the Way to the...

  Rachel S. Gross

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  A fascinating history of the profitable paradox of the American outdoor experience: visiting nature first requires shopping 
   
   
    
  No escape to nature is complete without a trip to an outdoor recreational store or a browse through online offerings. This is the irony of the American outdoor experience: visiting wild spaces supposedly untouched by capitalism first requires shopping. With consumers spending billions of dollars on clothing and equipment each year as they seek out nature, the American outdoor sector grew over the past 150 years from a small collection of outfitters to an industry contributing more than 2 percent of the nation's economic output. 
   
   
    
  Rachel S. Gross argues that this success was predicated not just on creating functional equipment but also on selling an authentic, anticommercial outdoor identity. In other words, shopping for the woods was also about being—or becoming—the right kind of person. Demonstrating that outdoor culture is commercial culture, Gross examines Americans' journey toward outdoor expertise by tracing the development of the nascent outdoor goods industry, the influence of World War II on its growth, and the boom years of outdoor businesses.

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  Redneck Resilience - A Country...

  James Harold Webb

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  RESILIENCE FINDS A WAY 
   
  James Webb’s life is the American dream in a nutshell. Born to teenage parents in Laurel, Mississippi, and faced with a future working in the town’s only two factories, James chose to change his fate and forge his own path—to become a titan of business, a mentor, and a philanthropist. 
   
  In Redneck Resilience, James shares stories of amazing wins and devastating losses, of sin and redemption, of recovery and forward momentum. Most importantly, he discusses the benefits and advantages of resilience. 
   
  James uses his own life to illustrate truths about success in life and in business, including: 
  • Failures happen, and resilience vanquishes failure. 
  • No lesson or experience is ever wasted. 
  • When opportunity presents itself, take the risk. 
  • A true entrepreneur works for no one. 
  • You cannot succeed on your own. 
  • And much more. 
   
  Resilient people never take their eye off where they’re going, even when they get knocked down. They refocus. Resilience isn’t worried about the odds. Resilience finds a way.

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  In Our Own Words - Nurses on the...

  Jonathan Jansen, Hester Klopper,...

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  'I proudly wear my badge as a Covid-19 front-line hero. I believe I was meant to be where I am during these trying times.'
  Our nurses have witnessed the pandemic first hand, compassionately caring for patients amid war-like circumstances.
  The havoc caused by the pandemic highlighted existing fault lines in the South African health system, and nurses faced shortages of staff and vital life-saving equipment. Colleagues tested positive and died. Visitors were not allowed, so nurses had to be intermediaries between patients and desperate family trying to glean information on the phone. Despite these pressures, they remained at the forefront of the fight against the deadly virus.
  This book brings together deeply personal stories of caring for patients in wards and ICU, of feeling overwhelmed, and experiencing the fear of getting infected and passing Covid on to their families. There are also moving tales of personal growth and finding renewed purpose. In Our Own Words shows the extreme resilience of nurses – even in the face of adversity. And that at the core of a 'true' nurse remains the commitment to the patient.
  'A powerful and moving account from the coalface of the Covid-19 response – this is a must read!' – Salim Abdool Karim

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  Dispossessing the Wilderness -...

  Mark David Spence

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  National parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier preserve some of this country's most cherished wilderness landscapes. While visions of pristine, uninhabited nature led to the creation of these parks, they also inspired policies of Indian removal. By contrasting the native histories of these places with the links between Indian policy developments and preservationist efforts, this work examines the complex origins of the national parks and the troubling consequences of the American wilderness ideal. The first study to place national park history within the context of the early reservation era, it details the ways that national parks developed into one of the most important arenas of contention between native peoples and non-Indians in the twentieth century.

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  Beyond Calories - The Science...

  Dr. Ferghal Armstrong

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  In an era overwhelmed with dietary advice and nutrition fads, making informed choices about what to eat can be challenging. "Beyond Calories: The Science and Benefits of Popular Diets" by Dr. Ferghal Armstrong provides a comprehensive, science-based exploration of various diets to help you navigate this complex landscape. 
  This enlightening book delves into the true impact of our dietary choices on health, moving past the simplistic notion of calorie counting to uncover the deeper relationship between food and overall well-being. Dr. Armstrong, a renowned specialist in addiction medicine and lifestyle health, offers insights into several popular and scientifically supported diets, presenting their historical backgrounds, core principles, benefits, and potential drawbacks. 
  Key Highlights: 
  Food Addiction and Binge Eating: Understand the complexities of food addiction and how it affects eating habits, supported by the latest diagnostic criteria and tools. 
  Fed and Fasted States: Gain insight into how our bodies process food and the importance of balancing nutrient intake for optimal health. 
  Dietary Choices for Health: Explore the science behind various diets, including the Mediterranean, DASH, Keto, Low Carb High Fat, Portfolio, and Intermittent Fasting diets, and how they can be tailored to meet your unique needs. 
  Chronic Disease Prevention: Learn how thoughtful dietary choices can help prevent and manage conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis. 
  Lifestyle Medicine: Emphasize the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—exercise, diet, substance use, sleep, stress management, and socialization—to achieve sustained health and well-being. 
  Each chapter of "Beyond Calories" is dedicated to a specific diet, providing detailed explanations of their mechanisms, supported by landmark studies and practical tips for integration into daily life.

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