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  Hunting Monsters - Cryptozoology...

  Anonymous

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  The Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, and the yeti have long held a fascination for people the world over. Debates about their actual existence or what they might really be have continued for decades, if not centuries. Known also as cryptids, they have spawned a body of research known as cryptozoology. This entertaining book looks at the evidence of these mysterious monsters and others and explores what they might really be (if they exist at all), why they have been represented as they have, and the development of cryptozoology and how it has collected data to discover more about these unknown creatures.

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  Joan Lady of Wales - Power &...

  Danna R. Messer

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  The history of women in medieval Wales before the English conquest of 1282 is one largely shrouded in mystery. This misfortune touches even the most well-known royal woman of the time, Joan of England (d. 1237), the wife of Llywelyn the Great of Gwynedd, illegitimate daughter of King John and half-sister to Henry III. With evidence of her hand in thwarting a full scale English invasion of Wales to a notorious scandal that ended with the public execution of her supposed lover by her husband and her own imprisonment, Joan's is a known, but little-told or understood story defined by family turmoil, divided loyalties and political intrigue. 
   
   
   
  From the time her hand was promised in marriage as the result of the first Welsh-English alliance in 1201 to the end of her life, Joan's place in the political wranglings between England and the Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd was a fundamental one. This first-ever account of Siwan, as she was known to the Welsh, interweaves the details of her life and relationships with a gendered re-assessment of Anglo-Welsh politics by highlighting her involvement in affairs, discussing events in which she may well have been involved but have gone unrecorded and her overall deployment of royal female agency.

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  Freedom from Eating Disorders -...

  Christ Is All Ministries

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  "A Christ-Centered Path to Wholeness" is an audiobook that offers a comprehensive, faith-based approach to achieving freedom from eating disorders. Grounded in biblical truth and sound psychology, it addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of conditions like anorexia and bulimia. 
  The audiobook begins by providing a clear understanding of eating disorders, including medical definitions, warning signs, underlying neurological factors, and the vicious cycle sufferers often face. It then delves into the root causes, exploring how trauma, family dynamics, cultural pressures, and spiritual warfare contribute to disordered eating. 
  With this foundation laid, the audiobook presents God's perspective on the body, identity, and mental health. Listeners learn to see themselves as God's beloved creation while engaging in the battle for the mind.  
  The journey to freedom is mapped out through practical strategies like healthy eating plans, emotional regulation techniques, and the development of new habits. These tools are undergirded by spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, and forgiveness. 
  Listeners are encouraged to find healing in community through the support of the church, Christian counseling, accountability partnerships, and ministering to others. Inspiring testimonies of those who have overcome eating disorders offer hope to all. 
  The audiobook concludes with an implementation guide, including a personal assessment, action plan template, Scripture meditations, and a list of helpful resources. Ultimately, listeners are pointed back to their identity in Christ as the key to lasting wholeness and freedom. 
  Whether you are personally struggling with an eating disorder or seeking to support a loved one, "A Christ-Centered Path to Wholeness" is an invaluable resource filled with biblical wisdom, clinical insights, and practical tools for the recovery journey.

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  Spiderweb Capitalism - How...

  Kimberly Kay Hoang

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  In 2015, the anonymous leak of the Panama Papers brought to light millions of financial and legal documents exposing how the superrich hide their money using complex webs of offshore vehicles. Spiderweb Capitalism takes you inside this shadow economy, uncovering the mechanics behind the invisible, mundane networks of lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, and fixers who facilitate the illicit movement of wealth across borders and around the globe. 
   
   
   
  Kimberly Kay Hoang conducted hundreds of in-depth interviews with private wealth managers, fund managers, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, bankers, auditors, and other financial professionals. She traces the flow of capital from offshore funds in places like the Cayman Islands, Samoa, and Panama to special-purpose vehicles and holding companies in Singapore and Hong Kong, and how it finds its way into risky markets onshore in Vietnam and Myanmar. Hoang reveals the strategies behind spiderweb capitalism and examines the moral dilemmas of making money in legal, financial, and political gray zones. 
   
   
   
  Spiderweb Capitalism sheds critical light on how global elites capitalize on risky frontier markets, and deepens our understanding of the paradoxical ways in which global economic growth is sustained through states where the line separating the legal from the corrupt is not always clear.

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  I No Longer Dream

  Michael Brandt

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  In 2018, I suffered a massive cerebral stroke at the age of 24 after cracking my neck. I woke up in a hospital with little knowledge of myself, the world, or any grounding in reality because of the damage to my brain along with left-sided paralysis. I am not the person I was before and though I want to be them again I can't and must bury them, grieve, and start over. This is how I came to terms with my new existence while letting go of my past, not because I want to but because it is a requirement to move forward.

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  Deceptive Influence - Using...

  Cito Harder

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  Deceptive influence is a powerful tool used to manipulate thoughts, emotions, and decisions without the awareness of the affected individual. It operates through misleading tactics that distort reality, making people believe in false narratives or act against their best interests. This form of influence is found in various aspects of life, from personal relationships and workplaces to politics, marketing, and media. While influence itself is a natural part of human interaction, deception adds a layer of unethical persuasion that raises moral and psychological concerns. 
  At its core, deceptive influence relies on psychological vulnerabilities. People tend to trust familiar sources, respond emotionally before rationally analyzing information, and make decisions based on incomplete or distorted data. Manipulators exploit these tendencies by using selective truth, exaggeration, omission of key facts, and emotional appeals to push individuals toward specific actions or beliefs. The effectiveness of deceptive influence is largely due to its subtlety; victims often fail to recognize they are being misled until it is too late. 
  One of the most concerning aspects of deceptive influence is its widespread presence in modern society. In personal relationships, individuals may use gaslighting, guilt-tripping, or selective storytelling to control or manipulate their partners, friends, or family members. In the workplace, deceptive influence appears in corporate messaging, office politics, and misleading leadership practices. Companies use psychological tactics to create false urgency, encourage impulsive decisions, or present misleading information to employees and consumers.

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