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  A Very Merry Matchup Machine

  Marcus Reed

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  A Very Merry Matchup Machine is a sharp, warm look at how holiday rom-coms, small towns, and well-meaning relatives turn December into a matchmaking factory—and what that does to anyone who doesn’t fit the script. Starting from the cozy chaos of a Christmas romance full of pageants, cocoa and “accidental” setups, this book opens the casing of the holiday-love machine to examine the gears underneath: the pressure to be coupled by year’s end, the way communities act like human algorithms, and the quiet shame of spending the season unresolved. 
  Rather than mocking the genre or worshipping it, A Very Merry Matchup Machine shows how these stories can be both comforting and coercive. It offers a more honest version of “merry,” one that makes room for single people who aren’t projects, relationships that begin off-season, and Decembers where the most radical pairing is you with your own life. It’s for anyone who loves holiday movies, feels strange inside them, and wants to carry the glow into January without the algorithm deciding what happiness should look like.

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  How to Make People Like You -...

  Christopher Kingler

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  Are you wondering how you can improve your relationships with your friends and family?Are you curious about how to get or keep your dream job?Would you like to quickly connect with whoever you want without making a bad impression? 
  This manual is divided into three parts to facilitate understanding: 
  The first part 
  ◆ Understanding people's psychological drives. 
  ◆ How social status can affect the behaviour of people towards you. 
  ◆ How to blow up your sympathy level. 
  ◆ Overcoming the obstacles and psychological barriers that block you. 
  The second part 
  ◆ Build a solid and lasting self-image. 
  ◆ How to be more engaging and charismatic. 
  ◆ Discover influencing techniques to make a killer first impression. 
  The third part 
  ◆ Countless communication techniques and exercises. 
  ◆ Body language to better express yourself and to decipher who is in front of you. 
  ◆ Techniques to seduce and bring anyone to your side. 
  ◆ Select the best people to keep by your side. 
  ◆ Turn enemies into friends. 
  And much more! 
  Finally, you will learn to adapt, conquer people and handle virtually any social situation. 
  When you finish reading this book, which is actually an intensive course, the "diploma" you will receive will not be a scroll with your name written on it, but an invaluable set of knowledge and skills that will allow you to influence people in all spheres of your life, regardless of the situation.

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  Lost Missouri Treasure

  Craig Gaines

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  Lost and Forgotten Gems of Missouri History From the mining industry to the shipping industry to the Civil War, Missouri has lost a lot. Emigrants and traders have lost countless values during their travels. The Civil War caused a loss of not only citizens, but numerous valuable historic items. The host of outlaws who traversed the area have hidden loot that has never been found. Join author Craig Gaines as he details the state treasures lost to time.

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  Inside Out Leadership - How...

  Brian Gibson

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  "Inside Out Leadership: How Introverted Behavior Can Be Successful" is a groundbreaking exploration into the transformative potential of introverted leadership traits. Contrary to traditional views favoring extroverted qualities, this book challenges the status quo, revealing how introspection, empathy, and strategic thinking can drive exceptional leadership outcomes. 
  From deep listening skills that foster team cohesion to thoughtful decision-making that navigates complex challenges precisely, readers will discover actionable strategies to leverage introverted tendencies for maximum impact, empowering them to cultivate inclusive environments where diverse communication styles flourish. 
  For anyone seeking to revolutionize their approach to leadership and harness the power of introversion, this book is an indispensable guide to unlocking untapped potential and driving sustainable success in today's dynamic world.

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  Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu - (Lao...

  j.h.mcdonald

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  Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu (Lao Tsu) (Laozi) Tao De Ching 
  Tao Te Ching - Written by Lao-Tzu 
  A Translation for the PUBLIC DOMAIN 
  by j.h.mcdonald, 1996 
    
  READ by Dr. Paul E Calarco, Jr. 
    
  The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese philosophical text, with its earliest known origins 4th century BC. Traditionally attributed to Laozi, meaning "Old Master," though the historical existence of this figure is debated. The text offers guidance on living in harmony with the "Tao" (meaning "The Way") - the underlying order of the universe, emphasizing concepts like simplicity, non-action (Wu Wei), and self-restraint, with the goal of achieving inner peace and balance through a life of naturalness and compassion; considered a central text of Taoism, containing 81 short chapters filled with aphorisms and parables.  
    
  It can be translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power, The Book of the Tao and Its Virtue, The Book of the Way and of Virtue, The Tao and its Characteristics, The Canon of Reason and Virtue, The Classic Book of Integrity and the Way, or A Treatise on the Principle and Its Action. 
  Wu Wei (Non-action): Letting things unfold naturally without forceful intervention.  
  Humility: Avoiding arrogance and striving for simplicity.  
  Inner peace: Cultivating a calm and balanced state of mind. 
  Influence: Considered one of the most influential philosophical texts in the world, impacting various aspects of Chinese culture and thought. 
  *A portion of all sales will be redistributed to serve the local community where I reside. 
  ALBUM ART: Mason Matthew Calarco

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  The Ballad Of The White Horse -...

  Gilbert Keith Chesterton

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  "The Last Great Epic Poem in the English Language"- Dale Ahlquist"The ending is absurd. The brilliant smash and glitter of the words and phrases (when they come off, and are not mere loud colours) cannot disguise the fact that G. K. C. knew nothing whatever about the 'North', heathen or Christian."- JRR TolkienThe tale of King Alfred, the Christian king who in 878AD battled a Viking invasion that had conquered the rest of England and burnt some cakes. He then became the last holdout of resistance against the invaders and forced the conversion of the Danish king Guthrum to Christianity after the battle of Ethandun. Chesterton says "This ballad needs no historical notes, for the simple reason that it does not profess to be historical. All of it that is not frankly fictitious, as in any prose romance about the past, is meant to emphasize tradition rather than history. That is the use of tradition: it telescopes history."Named after the chalk horses carved into English hills (and partly set at Uffington), it begins with an exhortation to true Christianity in the face of despair and defeat, and ends with a prediction of more barbarian invasions. It focuses on the nature of faith in times of despair, and on the true strength of local kings in the face of empires."... you and all the kind of ChristAre ignorant and brave,And you have wars you hardly winAnd souls you hardly save...."In some far century, sad and slow,I have a vision, and I knowThe heathen shall return...."They shall come mild as monkish clerks,With many a scroll and pen;And backward shall ye turn and gaze,Desiring one of Alfred's days,When pagans still were men."

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