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  Dark Psychology - Influencing...

  Wesley Felt

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  Deception, as defined by the dictionary, involves intentionally leading someone to believe something that is untrue. This act is deeply ingrained in human nature, allowing anyone to practice it. Deception can engage either the mind or emotions, leveraging our desire for knowledge or information to manipulate us. When deception targets the mind, it often comes in the form of false or distorted information presented as "knowledge." 
    
  When aimed at the body, deception involves persuading someone to undertake actions that have concealed negative consequences. However, the gravest form of deception affects the human spirit. This form is particularly serious because it can influence one’s ultimate fate, even though many people trivialize spiritual matters due to deceptive beliefs. 
  Self-deception occurs when we deceive ourselves into accepting false claims about ourselves as true. This process involves convincing ourselves of a truth that is not actually true, effectively hiding our self-awareness of the deception. Self-deception is a strategic way of maintaining belief in the stories we tell ourselves. If successful, it reduces the likelihood of revealing our true nature, much like overconfidence and optimism. Though similar to these biases, self-deception has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. 
    
  An inflated sense of self-belief can enhance our overall well-being by helping us cope with stress, increasing our persistence in challenging tasks, and encouraging us to seek new experiences. However, when deceit pervades our lives and the lives of those around us, it undermines trust and complicates our existence. While optimism about a bright future is appealing, self-deception can lead to significant disappointments when reality confronts us.

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  Uncle Tom's Cabin

  Harriet Beecher Stowe

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  Delve into the powerful and moving world of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This audiobook takes you on an emotional journey through the lives of its compelling characters, depicting the harsh realities of slavery in 19th-century America. Through the eyes of Uncle Tom, Eliza, and other unforgettable figures, you will witness the indomitable human spirit, the enduring power of love, and the quest for freedom. Stowe's masterful storytelling weaves together themes of morality, social justice, and compassion, leaving a lasting impact on its readers. With its profound influence on American history and its timeless relevance, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" remains a gripping and important tale that calls for empathy and understanding.

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  The Mythology of the Slavs -...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  Slavic mythology is a rich and complex tradition that has been shaped by centuries of oral storytelling, cultural exchanges, and historical transformations. Rooted in the beliefs of ancient Slavic tribes, this mythology reflects a deep connection to nature, a reverence for powerful deities, and a world teeming with spirits, gods, and legendary heroes. Unlike the more widely documented mythologies of the Greeks and Romans, Slavic myths were primarily passed down through oral tradition, making them fluid and ever-evolving. As a result, variations exist across different Slavic nations, yet common themes and figures remain central to the mythology as a whole.  
  The natural world played a crucial role in shaping Slavic beliefs. The Slavs were deeply tied to the cycles of the seasons, the power of the sun, and the mysteries of the forests and rivers. Deities like Perun, the god of thunder, and Veles, the god of the underworld, represented the dual forces of order and chaos, life and death. Forest spirits like the Leshy guarded the woods, while the Rusalka, eerie water nymphs, were believed to lure unsuspecting travelers to a watery grave. These myths not only explained the forces of nature but also provided a spiritual framework for daily life.  
  Storytelling was the primary means of preserving these myths. Legends were shared around fires, during village gatherings, and at seasonal festivals. Oral tradition allowed for constant reinterpretation, with each storyteller adding new details to fit the cultural and historical context of their time. Folklore heroes, such as Ilya Muromets and Dobrynya Nikitich, emerged as symbols of courage and perseverance, their tales reinforcing the values of strength, loyalty, and wisdom. These stories also carried moral lessons, cautioning against greed, deceit, and disrespect for the natural and supernatural world. 

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  Days of the Week

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Kids will love this playful story as they learn the days of the week. Simple sentence structures and repetitive words will encourage young children to fall in love with learning to read.  Kids will enjoy following along word-for-word with the recorded story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills.  This reader features adorable art showing diversity to help children form a sense of acceptance and understanding of different races and individual differences.

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  BURNOUT DIARIES - How Work...

  Janna Donovan

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  BURNOUT DIARIES is the gritty, personal account of Janna Donovan, a marketing manager who found herself battling burnout in a foreign country. It details the distrust, shame, and secrecy that eventually led to panic events, depression, and plans for suicide. 
  “Absolutely amazing book.” “I could not put this book down!” “Beautifully written, honest and revealing.” “Gripping read… Donovan's struggle was vivid, yet relatable.” “I couldn't get enough, I devoured this book in an afternoon. It left me wanting more.” 
  The story reads more like a novel than a business book. It’s funny and tragic and “Did she really go there?” rolled into one fascinating true story. Based on Janna Donovan’s personal diaries, it is different from other business stress books. The author outs herself, broken heart and all. 
  Janna is a business manager who has worked for a multinational company, a .com startup, and a retailer. She now helps individuals with high amounts of work stress and worry. She became a therapist, after seeing firsthand what anxiety disorders, depression and burnout do to us. She shares what she went through and answers the question, “Why am I like this?” Her experience can help you break up with anger, resentment, anxiety and guilt. 
  Listeners who would benefit from listening to this book: 
  • Tired professionals who feel like what they do is never enough 
  • Power contributors who take on twice the workload of their peers 
  • People who experience unhealthy work stress in any job worked 
  • Anyone who loves a workaholic 
  “Donovan's formatting had me finishing the book in 72 hours… a fast-paced read.” “So many "self-help" books read as a textbook. This one is relatable, witty, and relevant.” “This book helped me get closure I didn't know I needed.”   

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  Cajuns and Creoles The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Deep within the bayous and swamps of Louisiana resides a population descended from an exodus. These people, called Cajuns or Acadians, were expelled from their homelands. Persecuted and homeless, they traveled hundreds of miles south in search of a new home and ultimately settled in the Pelican State, where they made new lives for themselves free from their British conquerors. Though not always warmly welcomed, they were accepted, allowing them to practice their different culture amidst their new neighbors. 
  	Though their home has changed flags over the centuries, the people themselves have remained, retaining a culture that goes back several centuries. While people continue to assimilate, some have continued to live same lifestyles their ancestors did for generations, and they continue to fascinate outsiders, so much so that they occasionally end up being featured on the History Channel. 
  	Contrary to popular belief, the term “Creole” is not restricted to the Louisiana Creole, nor the Creoles of color, which collectively refers to the overall ethnic group and different local Creole cultures that blossomed across the Spanish and French colonies in Louisiana, Mississippi, and northwestern Florida. Today, the term is much more complex and may be applied to any of the various Creole cultures around the globe. The word may also be used to describe any language that has spawned from a mixture of languages, or specifically the associated, but distinct tongues developed within Creole communities, as well as the speakers of these languages themselves.  
  Generally speaking, however, the word “Creole” refers to the cultures birthed from the colonial-era racial and cultural mixing between Europeans (mostly of French, Spanish, or Portuguese descent) and Africans, as well as Native Americans, and other local or indigenous peoples in French, Spanish, and Portuguese territories.

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