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  Aastha Khanna

  Rekha Balakrishna

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  Sex on sets: India's first intimacy coordinator, Aastha Khanna, wants to create a safe space for performers

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  The Shortest History of India -...

  John Zubrzycki

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  5,000 years of history—from the Bhagavad Gita to Bollywood—fill this masterful portrait of the world's most populous nation and a rising global power. 
   
   
   
  India—a cradle of civilization with five millennia of history, a country of immense consequence and contradiction—often defies ready understanding. What holds its people together—across its many cultures, races, languages, and creeds—and how has India evolved into the liberal democracy it is today? 
   
   
    
  From the Harappan era to Muslim invasions, the Great Mughals, British rule, independence, and present-day hopes, John Zubrzycki distills India's colossal history into a gripping true story filled with legendary lives: Alexander the Great, Akbar, Robert Clive, Tipu Sultan, Lakshmi Bai, Lord Curzon, Jinnah, and Gandhi. India's gifts to the world include Buddhism, yoga, the concept of zero, the largest global diaspora—and its influence is only growing. Already the world's largest democracy, in 2023, India became the most populous nation. 
   
   
    
  Can India overcome its political, social, and religious tensions to be the next global superpower? As the world watches—and wonders—this Shortest History is an essential, clarifying must-listen.

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  Meditations

  Marcus Aurelius

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  Written by a Roman emperor at the height of his power, Meditations is one of the most profound and enduring works of philosophy ever composed. In this series of deeply personal reflections, Marcus Aurelius — the last of the Five Good Emperors — examines the nature of virtue, resilience, mortality, and the importance of living in accordance with reason. 
  Originally intended as private notes to himself, Meditations offers timeless insights into Stoic philosophy and the challenges of ethical leadership. With clarity, humility, and strength, Aurelius contemplates the impermanence of life, the futility of anger, and the power of self-discipline. 
  This unabridged audiobook draws from public domain translations of Meditations, presenting Aurelius’s wisdom in accessible language while preserving the spiritual gravity and moral purpose that have inspired readers for centuries. Essential listening for anyone seeking inner peace, strength, and a guide for living well in a chaotic world.

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  Existential Therapy - Finding...

  Vivian Westlake

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  Existential therapy is a deeply philosophical approach to psychotherapy, grounded in the belief that life’s greatest challenge is navigating its inherent uncertainties while striving to create meaning. At its core, this approach invites individuals to confront the universal dilemmas of existence: freedom, responsibility, isolation, mortality, and the search for purpose. These existential concerns, though often unsettling, are also the catalysts for personal growth and transformation. 
  In a world increasingly defined by chaos, existential therapy offers a path to clarity. It does not seek to provide simple answers or quick solutions but instead fosters a deeper understanding of the self. The process requires embracing the discomfort of life’s unanswered questions and exploring the choices that define who we are. This journey of self-discovery helps clients uncover their authentic values and live in alignment with them, even in the face of life’s inevitable challenges. 
  The roots of existential therapy lie in the existentialist philosophy of thinkers such as Søren Kierkegaard and Friedrich Nietzsche, who emphasized individuality and the importance of living authentically. Later, philosophers like Martin Heidegger and Jean-Paul Sartre explored the intricacies of existence, freedom, and the weight of human choice. These ideas profoundly influenced psychologists like Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, and Irvin Yalom, who brought existential philosophy into the realm of therapeutic practice.

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  History of Poland: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  If you want to discover the captivating history of Poland, then keep listening… 
  Poland, a modern state in the very center of Europe, used to be a battlefield of many nations. Throughout its history, Poland had to fight for its independence—for its very existence. This Captivating Guide to Polish History will get you acquainted with the country that is probably most overlooked in historical studies. Sure, everyone knows the Second World War started with the Nazi occupation of Poland, but the country is old and very rich in events, great kings, ruling nobles, and defining culture. 
  In the History of Poland, you will find answers to questions such as: 
  -         When did the Slavs first settle in central Europe? 
  -         Who united the Slavic tribes and founded the medieval Polish kingdom? 
  -         How did Poland develop during the Piast period? 
  -         How was the kingdom divided among brothers? 
  -         How did distinguished individuals try to reunite Poland, and how did they fail? 
  -         Who was Władysław I Łokietek, and why did he succeed in reuniting the kingdom? 
  -         What was the rule of Casimir III the Great like? 
  -         Why was a Lithuanian grand duke chosen to rule Poland? 
  There are so many interesting facts and pieces of information in this Captivating Guide to Polish History. 
  So pick up this audio book now by clicking the “add to cart” button and learn more about what lies in the very heart of Europe.

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  Twenty-One Boxes - Robin's Story...

  Betsy Hester, Robin Couto

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  In 1989, the Little Rascals Day Care in Edenton, North Carolina, was suddenly thrust into the national spotlight. One day, the owner's husband disciplined a boy at naptime, and soon an angry mother suggested that it was more than just a slap. Rumors quickly morphed into charges of unimaginable crimes against dozens of little children. Panic consumed the town, as the police, therapists, and parents relentlessly pressured the children who attended the day care to name their teachers responsible for multiple allegations of abuse. The Edenton Seven were caught up in the accusations, including nineteen-year-old teacher Robin Boles Byrum. She spent nearly a year in jail under an enormous bond meant to pressure her to "tell the truth" while she had a new baby at home. Eerily reminiscent of the hysteria that gripped Salem, Massachusetts, during the witch trials of the seventeenth century, the Little Rascals case ultimately became the longest and most expensive criminal trial in North Carolina history. 
  Three decades later, Betsy Hester met Robin Byrum Couto and together, they joined forces to tell the truth. In this book, Betsy shares insights from legal and medical experts and reveals the facts from twenty-one boxes and dozens of bound testimonies from the courtroom long since buried away. Intertwined with the case history is Robin's never-before-told story of her harrowing journey through the court system. Finally, this book serves as a modern-day warning about the danger of mass hysteria and the consequences of a judicial system that blindly refused to hear and seek the truth.

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