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  Porn Addiction - Breaking Free...

  Coral Nunez

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  Porn addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue that extends beyond mere exposure to explicit content. It involves a compulsive behavior pattern where the pursuit of pornographic material starts to dominate an individual’s daily life, affecting mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Understanding this phenomenon requires a holistic look at how modern technology, societal influences, and neurobiological factors converge to create an environment in which such compulsions can take root. 
  At its core, porn addiction can be viewed as a maladaptive coping mechanism. Many individuals turn to porn as a way to escape stress, anxiety, or feelings of inadequacy, seeking solace in a virtual world that offers a temporary reprieve from their problems. However, what begins as a form of self-medication can quickly evolve into an uncontrollable habit. The accessibility and anonymity provided by the internet have only amplified the prevalence of this behavior, allowing individuals to indulge in it without immediate consequences. Over time, the brain’s reward system becomes hijacked by repeated exposure to high-stimulation content, leading to a cycle where more extreme material is needed to achieve the same level of satisfaction. 
  This chapter also explores the societal and cultural factors that contribute to the normalization of porn consumption. In many modern societies, discussions around sexuality and explicit content have become increasingly liberal, inadvertently minimizing the perceived risks associated with overconsumption. While open dialogues about sexuality can be empowering, they sometimes fail to address the potential for dependency and the underlying emotional issues that may drive an individual towards excessive use. Recognizing these subtleties is essential for those who seek to understand and ultimately overcome the grip of porn addiction.

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  Shady Characters - The Secret...

  Keith Houston

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  A charming and indispensable tour of two thousand years of the written word, Shady Characters weaves a fascinating trail across the parallel histories of language and typography. 
   
   
   
  Whether investigating the asterisk (*) and dagger (†)—which alternately illuminated and skewered heretical verses of the early Bible—or the at sign (@), which languished in obscurity for centuries until rescued by the Internet, Keith Houston draws on myriad sources to chart the life and times of these enigmatic squiggles, both exotic (¶) and everyday (&). 
   
   
   
  From the Library of Alexandria to the halls of Bell Labs, figures as diverse as Charlemagne, Vladimir Nabokov, and George W. Bush cross paths with marks as obscure as the interrobang (?) and as divisive as the dash (—). Ancient Roman graffiti, Venetian trading shorthand, Cold War double agents, and Madison Avenue round out an ever more diverse set of episodes, characters, and artifacts. 
   
   
   
  Ranging across time, typographies, and countries, Shady Characters will delight and entertain all who cherish the unpredictable and surprising in the writing life.

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  The History of the Prominent...

  Editors Charles River

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  Throughout the 19th century, American settlers pushing across the Western frontier came into contact with diverse American tribes, producing a series of conflicts ranging from the Great Plains to the Southwest, from the Trail of Tears to the Pacific Northwest. Indian leaders like Geronimo became feared and dreaded men in America, and Sitting Bull’s victory over George Custer’s 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn was one of the nation’s most traumatic military endeavors. Given this history, it’s no surprise that the Shawnee continue to be closely associated with their most famous leader, Tecumseh, the most famous Native American of the early 19th century. While leading the Shawnee, he attempted to peacefully establish a Native American nation east of the Mississippi River in the wake of the American Revolution. One of the most famous Native American tribes on the Great Plains is the Cheyenne, and their fame may be surpassed only by their influence on American history. 
  Like other notable Plains tribes, the Arapaho split off from other groups around the 16th-17th centuries and shifted from a sedentary agricultural society to the kind of nomadic group many envision when thinking of groups on the Plains. That nomadic lifestyle brought them into contact with the Sioux and Cheyenne, both of whom became allies as white settlers pushed west and led to conflicts. The United States sought to defuse tensions with natives during the westward push by drafting treaties regarding major pieces of land, often without understanding the complex structure of the various tribes, and subgroups within those tribes. 
  Outside of the Midwest, the Chippewa are not as well-known as other Native American tribes like the Sioux or Cherokee, but they have long been one of the biggest groups in all of North America. Not surprisingly, their presence around the Great Lakes region made them especially important to early European explorers who sailed the St. Lawrence.

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  Empath: How Empaths and Highly...

  Silvia Hill

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  Understand the empath in you and learn how to better value hypersensitivity in yourself and others. 
  Do you get dragged into the emotions of others so much that it distracts you from your own feelings? 
  Does your spouse, parent, or child have a hypersensitive nature that affects their growth and happiness? 
  Did you know that empaths and highly sensitive people are different biologically? It’s not just a mental disposition. 
  Some people are aware that they are highly sensitive or tend to be an extreme empath, but they shrug this off as being a one-time incidence. This is a deeply rooted behavioral characteristic, and it can be hugely advantageous if you know how to use it. 
  Being an empath is not a bad thing; in fact, it can be your greatest resource if you know how to use it correctly and harness your power. Today, take the first step to controlling your life and making the most of this unique gift. 
  In this audiobook, you will:Discover what differentiates an empath from the average personUnderstand where you are on the empath spectrum.Learn the techniques to master your personality and take charge of your life.Understand the difference between empathy and narcissismDiscover how you can control your emotional condition and use it to your advantage.Discover the benefits of spirituality and connecting with your spiritFamiliarize yourself with the common pitfalls and challenges for empaths and learn how to avoid them. 
  In this audiobook, you will find everything you need to live a happy and successful life as an empath. 
  So click the “add to cart” button now, invest in your wellbeing today, and don’t waste another day living a life with no direction!

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  Illuminati Cabal

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  Mankind has come a long way since he learned how to control fire. And yet now in the 21st century he has created more than fire, he has created chains to bind himself into a system whereby he passes on the control of his own life to others. 
   
  Businesses, religions, royalty’s and governments have all sought to gain power by having control over our mental and physical states. They have utilized our own nature to achieve this. And these powers joined forces into a secret cabal we call the Illuminati. They have created a true Matrix of deceit and we are all being manipulated. 
   
  From the market place to the school, all-manner of magical devices have been dreamed up to entice and entrap us. We have closed our eyes and minds to the truth of the system we are now part of. And because of this we are now totally unaware of the deceit in which we reside. In fact we even perpetuate it by repeating the propaganda of those in power. Almost everything we think and do is the result of illusion created by those in power. 
   
  It is time to unlock these secrets and find freedom.

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  Making Winners - The Coaching...

  Michael Lewis

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  An insightful collection from the Against the Rules podcast that answers the ultimate question: can even Michael Lewis be coached?  
   
  Journalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis’ podcast Against the Rules is dedicated to examining what's happened to fairness. It feels like there's less of it every day, and one of the “haves” of those who are better off includes access to coaching. But does having a coach help or hinder us? 
   
  Making Winners is a highly personal anthology of Michael Lewis' podcast episodes on coaching. He visits his own high school baseball coach and subjects himself to publicly trying to overcome his greatest fear – with help from a coach, of course. Other chapters focus on lending practices, college admissions, professional sports, and psychological well-being. Who are the people trying to level the playing field, and are they making an impact? Making Winners includes a new foreword and afterword written with Lewis’ trademark insight and wry humor. 
   
  Anyone new to podcasts in general or Against the Rules specifically will become engrossed in Making Winners, which, with over five hours of beautifully produced audio content, highlights Lewis’ trademark insight and storytelling. 
   
  Please note: This collection includes content that has been released in the podcast series.

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