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  Heinrich von Kleist: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Heinrich von Kleist, German literary legend and pained genius: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  The Day Nina Simone Stopped Singing

  Darina Al Joundi, Mohamed Kacimi

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  The Homeland actress’s “recollections of her unconventional youth in war-torn Beirut are heartbreaking yet humorous . . . in this unique” memoir (Publishers Weekly).   Raised in 1970s Lebanon on Charles Baudelaire, A Clockwork Orange, and fine Bordeaux, Darina Al-Joundi was encouraged by her unconventional father to defy all taboos. She spent her adolescence defying death in Beirut nightclubs as bombs fell across the city. The more oppressive the country became, the more drugs and anonymous sex she had, fueling the resentment directed at her daily by the same men who would spend the night with her.   As the war dies down, she begins to incur the consequences of her lifestyle. On his deathbed, her father’s last wish is for his favorite song, “Sinnerman” by Nina Simone, to be played at his funeral instead of the traditional suras of the Koran. When she does just that, the final act of defiance elicits a catastrophic response from her surviving family members.   In this dramatic true story, Darina Al-Joundi is defiantly passionate about living her life as a liberated woman, even if it means leaving everyone and everything behind in this “beautifully taut and relentlessly unemotional” memoir (Kirkus).

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  For Such a Time as This - On...

  Elliot Cosgrove

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  A poignant exploration of what it means to be Jewish today, from a leading voice in modern Judaism, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue 
  For Jews today, the attack on Israel on October 7th has drawn a clear and irreversible demarcation in time. On that day, the Jewish community woke up to an unrecognizable new reality, witnessing the stark rise in antisemitism, the world’s oldest hatred, in its wake.  
  But even in this dark hour, the Jewish community is experiencing something profound and beautiful: a deep, abiding connection to community, culture, and faith. Drawing on the rich trove of Jewish history and tradition, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, one of today’s most influential thought leaders and spiritual guides, helps readers make sense of this fraught time. With warmth and wisdom, Rabbi Cosgrove explores the challenging questions embedded in the soul of contemporary Jewry. Where did all this antisemitism come from, and was it always there? How have Israel and Zionism shaped American Judaism, and what ties us and divides us today? How do we practice Judaism and understand our place in a world that has, without fail, in every century, turned against us? 
  Knitting together storytelling with ancient teachings, Rabbi Cosgrove helps navigate and understand the landscape of this new reality, turning over questions that have no clear or easy answer in the way only a very good rabbi can. 
  For thousands of years, the Jewish people have wrestled with what it means to be Jewish. In this often divisive era, Rabbi Cosgrove reminds of how we can come together despite—and even because of—our differences. For Such a Time as This is a guide for a new generation that is reconciling the past with the present and facing the unknown future with courage, spirit, and unwavering hope.

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  CONQUER Your Next Speech:...

  Cyrus Ashwood

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  CONQUER Your Next Speech: Secrets to Speaking Like the Best  
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  Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your knowledge by mastering the art of public speaking?  
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  Babble On - A Drug Memoir

  Andrew Brobyn

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  A mid-level drug trafficker and self-proclaimed low-life with a big vocabulary comes to terms with his actions and his mental health. 
   
   
   
  Andrew Brobyn's relationship was in shambles before he took the terrible acid that sent him on an almost decade-long journey seeking redemption. His immediate plans following university were to liquidate his illicit assets, sell his client list, pack up shop, and retire to his parents' home in Toronto, while he figured out what to do with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a quarter million in cash. As his drug use and bipolar disorder spiral, his situation gets stranger and stranger, taking him from his university campus to strip clubs, psych wards, and the slammer. 
   
   
   
  Equal parts hilarious and terrifying, Babble On is a psycho-philosophical memoir that tracks Brobyn as he navigates the consequences of his eccentric choices and struggles with profound ambivalence toward his own health and well-being.

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  Virtues of Discipline -...

  Esther Jameson

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  This book bundle explores the core virtues that empower individuals to achieve self-mastery and lead lives of purpose, balance, and productivity. Through the cultivation of Self-Control, Temperance, and Diligence, we gain the strength to overcome obstacles, maintain focus, and accomplish our goals while maintaining integrity and balance. 
  Self-Control is the foundation of discipline. This section emphasizes the importance of managing impulses, emotions, and desires in order to make thoughtful and deliberate decisions. Through self-control, individuals are able to resist immediate temptations in favor of long-term goals, fostering patience, resilience, and emotional stability. This virtue enables us to stay aligned with our values and navigate life with purpose. 
  Temperance involves moderation and balance in all aspects of life. This part highlights the need for avoiding excess and cultivating a sense of balance. Whether it’s in our consumption, actions, or words, temperance teaches us to approach life with wisdom, avoiding extremes and instead embracing a mindful and moderate way of living. It’s the key to maintaining harmony in our personal and professional lives. 
  Diligence is the steadfast commitment to working hard and persisting in the face of challenges. This section underscores the importance of being dedicated, proactive, and persistent in achieving our goals. Diligence is not just about working hard; it's about maintaining focus, consistently putting in effort, and never losing sight of the value of persistence, even when the work is difficult or seemingly unimportant. 
  Together, these virtues create a powerful framework for cultivating personal discipline, ensuring we can achieve our potential and live a life of meaningful accomplishment. With self-control, moderation, and diligent effort, we can master our behaviors, improve our habits, and live in alignment with our highest aspirations.

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