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  Familiar Violence - A History of...

  Heather Montgomery

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  Child abuse casts a long shadow over the history of childhood. Across the centuries there are numerous accounts of children being beaten, neglected, sexually assaulted, or even killed by those closest to them. This book explores this darker side of childhood history, looking at what constituted cruelty towards children in the past and at the social responses towards it. Focusing primarily on England, it is a history of violence against children in their own homes, covering a large timeframe which extends from medieval times to the present. 
   
   
   
  Undeniably, the experience of children in the past was often brutal, and children were treated with, what seems to contemporary mores, callousness and cruelty. However, historians have paid far less attention to how the mistreatment of children was understood within its contemporary context. Most parents, both now and in the past, loved their children and there have always been widely shared understandings of the boundaries that separate the acceptable treatment of children from the intolerable and morally wrong. This book will examine how these boundaries have changed and been contested over time and, in doing so, provides a context to the many forms of violence experienced by children in the past.

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  Ruined by the Boxer (Gay Pup...

  Archer Vale

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  A new life. A new name. A new purpose. 
  He discovered my secret passion. He destroyed it—ripped it out by the roots. 
  Once the collar was around my neck, he made me bark like a dog. He put something shameful inside my body. 
  Like a jester in a king’s castle, I exist for his amusement now. He wants to show me off to the other boxers at the gym. He wants them to see the transformation. 
  He’s given me a new passion in life—men. 
  Only men matter. 
  Only men…only men… 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
  For exclusive stories, visit www.ArcherVale.com.

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  How to Hear the Voice of God -...

  Dr. Toni Cooper

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Jesus says that, “My Sheep Hear My voice” in John chapter ten. This devotional book will help you draw closer to God in your daily life. These 30 meditations (one for each day of the month) focus on helping you access comfort, courage, and power for daily living. Topics include: belonging, acceptance, freedom from guilt, freedom from rejection, forgiveness, prayer, how to keep a positive mindset of faith, and resting in the peace of God. Each reading includes questions for reflection to help you deepen your connection to God.

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  The Law of Civilization and Decay

  Brooks Adams

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  The Law of Civilization and Decay by Brooks Adams is a thought-provoking historical and philosophical analysis that examines the rise and decline of civilizations through the lens of economic, political, and social forces. Originally published in the late nineteenth century, the work explores patterns in history that suggest societies follow cycles of expansion, consolidation, and eventual decline.
  
  Adams investigates how power, wealth, trade, and institutional structures influence the development of civilizations over time. He argues that material forces—particularly economic concentration and political centralization—play a decisive role in shaping the destiny of nations and empires. Through historical examples drawn from antiquity to more recent periods, the author attempts to identify recurring patterns in the growth and decay of societies.
  
  The book combines historical observation with theoretical interpretation, offering readers a sweeping perspective on human development and historical change. Adams engages with themes of competition, resource distribution, imperial expansion, and systemic vulnerability, presenting a framework for understanding the long-term dynamics of civilization.
  
  Themes of historical cycles, economic power, political centralization, societal decline, imperial growth, and structural change run throughout the work. The author's analytical approach reflects a broader tradition of nineteenth-century historical theory, seeking to explain large-scale social transformations through underlying laws and patterns.
  
  The Law of Civilization and Decay remains a significant work for readers interested in history, political theory, and the study of civilizations. Its broad analytical scope and provocative arguments continue to inspire discussion about the forces that shape the rise and fall of human societies.

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  The Power of Meditation - Simple...

  Jason Hemlock

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  Have you tried to meditate, but your thoughts are all over the place? 
  Many of us want to meditate, but when you sit down to focus, what happens? 
  Your mind wanders all over the place, you find yourself fidgeting, and what should be a source of peace and joy becomes just another irritation. 
  The truth is we’re all capable of meditating, but if you don’t know how to find the right method for you, you’ll be facing an uphill battle. It’s all in the way you approach it. 
  In this book, you’ll learn:The physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of meditation–all backed by science.How to know when you’re really meditating.Why different people do better with different techniques.Common pitfalls and how to avoid them.How to establish a meditation routine you can actually commit to.Five basic meditation techniques, and how you can adapt them to suit your personal preferences.The importance of a meditation journal. 
  With over 20 techniques and scripts for you to choose from, The Power of Meditation: Simple Practices for Mental Clarity and Relaxation gives you everything you need to establish a meditation practice you can enjoy for the rest of your life. 
  Just a few minutes of meditation every day can make a huge difference to your well-being. 
  Download this audiobook now and discover the secrets of meditation today.

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  Holocaust Survival Stories:...

  Amazing True Stories

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Experience the raw, unforgettable testimonies of Holocaust survivors who endured unimaginable horrors in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. This powerful collection features firsthand accounts from Auschwitz, Bergen-Belsen, Buchenwald, and other death camps, including the profound narratives of Elie Wiesel and Viktor Frankl. Discover how ordinary people faced extraordinary evil, witnessing mass executions, enduring starvation, and surviving against impossible odds. These gripping memoirs reveal the darkest chapter of human history through the eyes of those who lived it - from the cattle cars to liberation day. Learn about the systematic persecution of Jews, the gas chambers, forced labor, and death marches that claimed millions of lives. Yet within these harrowing tales emerge stories of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable human spirit. Hear about fathers and sons clinging to life together, acts of defiance in the face of brutality, and the psychological strategies survivors used to maintain hope. These essential historical testimonies serve as permanent witnesses to genocide, ensuring future generations never forget the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Perfect for history students, educators, and anyone seeking to understand humanity's capacity for both evil and survival.

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