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  The Divine Feminist

  Ceryn Rowntree

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  Our world is out of balance; so far out of balance we've almost forgotten there was ever an alternative.We know the age-old story of oppression of the Goddess in favour of a patriarchal force, and the ways that same story has played out over the centuries and generations to impact upon all those who identify as women. 
  But what if we were to step back from that story and look at the ways it plays out more broadly too and how we - and our planet - are suffering as a result. 
  Divine Feminism invites us to look deeper at this inequality, and consider the ways that all things considered "feminine" have been treated as less than over the centuries and generations. 
  This book is your invitation to reconnect with those aspects within and for ourselves and the world; to find the sacred balance and flow that lies beyond the dualities society has inflicted upon us and allow them to bring you not only back to yourself, but to a life that helps you remind the world there is another way. 
  Ceryn Rowntree is a Therapist, Coach, Medium and host of the Divine Feminist podcast. A practicing witch, she lives with her dog Lagertha in Northumberland, UK and is never happier than when the two of them are walking in the woods together.

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  Civic Gifts - Voluntarism and...

  Elisabeth S. Clemens

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  In Civic Gifts, Elisabeth S. Clemens takes a singular approach to probing the puzzle that is the United States. How, she asks, did a powerful state develop within an anti-statist political culture? How did a sense of shared nationhood develop despite the linguistic, religious, and ethnic differences among settlers and, eventually, citizens? Clemens reveals that an important piece of the answer to these questions can be found in the unexpected political uses of benevolence and philanthropy, practices of gift-giving and reciprocity that coexisted uneasily with the self-sufficient independence expected of liberal citizens Civic Gifts focuses on the power of gifts not only to mobilize communities throughout US history, but also to create new forms of solidarity among strangers. Clemens makes clear how, from the early Republic through the Second World War, reciprocity was an important tool for eliciting both the commitments and the capacities needed to face natural disasters, economic crises, and unprecedented national challenges. Encompassing a range of endeavors from the mobilized voluntarism of the Civil War, through Community Chests and the Red Cross to the FDR-driven rise of the March of Dimes, Clemens shows how voluntary efforts were repeatedly articulated with government projects.  The legacy of these efforts is a state co-constituted with, as much as constrained by, civil society.

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  Mythology 5 Books in 1 - Tales...

  Adam Andino

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  Mythology 5 Books in 1: Tales from Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian Mythology 
  Unveil the intricate web of ancient civilizations with this 5-book collection 
  Journey through an expansive tapestry of myths, legends, and histories with this definitive collection of five of the world's most enthralling mythologies. This bundle contains 5 different books, paired together at a greatly discounted price! Included are books detailing Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian Mythologies. 
  What Awaits Within This Collection:Greek Mythology: Embark on adventures atop Mount Olympus, delve into the passionate tales of gods and mortals, and uncover the narratives that form the backbone of Western lore.Roman Mythology: Navigate the alleys of ancient Rome, where deities and mortals lived side by side, and explore the legends that bolstered an empire.Norse Mythology: Voyage with the fearless Viking seafarers, engage with the deities of Valhalla, and immerse yourself in sagas of giants, legendary heroes, and world-ending prophecies.Celtic Mythology: Wander the enchanted forests of old Europe, engage with the bewitching fairy folk, and interpret the legends that once held sway over the Celtic lands.Egyptian Mythology: Traverse the golden sands of Egypt, unearth the mysteries of the pyramids, and be enraptured by tales of deities, magic, and the quest for eternity. 
  Embark on a timeless voyage that spans cultures, eras, and worlds. The "Mythology 5 Book Bundle" beckons readers to experience stories that have inspired, entertained, and imparted wisdom for countless generations. 
  Begin Your Mythological Odyssey With This Collection Today!

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  1811 German Coast Uprising and...

  Editors Charles River

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  As the issue of slavery roiled the country, few people became as controversial or consequential as Nat Turner, who was one of millions of slaves in the South before the Civil War but ultimately led the nation’s most notorious slave uprising. In August 1831, Turner led a rebellion that terrorized Virginia for several days, killing dozens of whites and freeing slaves as his band moved from plantation to plantation. The Richmond Enquirer reported, “A fanatic preacher by the name of Nat Turner (Gen. Nat Turner) who had been taught to read and write, and permitted to go about preaching in the country, was at the bottom of this infernal brigandage. He was artful, impudent and vindicative, without any cause or provocation, that could be assigned.” Even after the uprising was put down, Turner evaded capture for a few months, and after he was captured, his “confessions” were taken down and published before he was executed. Virginia would put a total of 56 slaves to death for the uprising. 
  	While Turner’s rebellion remains famous today, a far larger uprising took place a generation earlier. In January 1811, hundreds of slaves in Louisiana attempted to make a new beginning for themselves or die trying. Armed with muskets, cane knives, and axes, and wearing stolen United States militia uniforms, they set out to conquer the city of New Orleans. The goal was to establish a free republic where slavery was outlawed and blacks had control over their own lives. Understandably discontented with their status and no longer willing to accept it, they were ready to engage in extreme violence to win their freedom. Despite being unsuccessful in overthrowing the system, the German Coast Uprising showed a level of organization, leadership, and coordination unseen before by slaves in America, and it was totally unexpected by white owners and officials, which made it a precursor to its much more famous successor. 

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  The Social Safety Method

  Irene Vans

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  What if the people you love the most weren't the problem — and neither were you? 
   
  Most advice about relationships tells you to be more vulnerable, trust more, or simply “put yourself out there.” For anyone who has tried that and gotten hurt, it's advice that misses the point entirely. Real connection doesn't come from throwing caution to the wind. It comes from becoming safe enough, on the inside, that you can open up on purpose — and know exactly how to protect yourself if it doesn't go well. 
   
  The Social Safety Method is a practical, research-grounded framework for building the kind of relationships that actually last: close without being suffocating, open without being reckless, resilient enough to survive the disagreements, disappointments, and awkward moments that every real relationship inevitably includes. 
   
  This is not a book about becoming more extroverted, more agreeable, or more guarded. It's a book about becoming someone who can walk into any relationship — new or old, easy or complicated — and remain fully yourself. Someone who no longer has to choose between being open and being safe. 
   
  If you've ever been told you're “too much” or “too closed off,” this book will show you that neither was ever a character flaw. It was an adaptation. And adaptations can be updated. 
   
  Your next relationship doesn't have to repeat the pattern. It can be the one where you finally stay yourself.

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  Blame Changer: Understanding...

  Carmel O'Brien

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  Blame Changer by psychologist Carmel O'Brien, former head of Clinical Services at Victoria's Doncare, provides straight forward answers to common questions and aims to debunk pervasive myths around what Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull last year called "one of Australia's greatest shames" domestic violence. But Blame Changer is much more than the definitive rebuttal of some of society's most damaging, ill-informed and pervasive attitudes about domestic violence. It sounds a clarion call for a change in the way we talk - at the dinner table, on social media and in national conversation at the highest levels - about women and the violence they experience. What's more, it's also a practical guide that will help victims of abuse: Blame Changer also shows friends and family how to help a victim of abuse and challenges how the Family Court system responds to allegations of abuse. This is the definitive guide to domestic violence in Australia, by a woman who has worked with countless victims over many years.

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