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  A Sudden Clash of Thunder -...

  OSHO

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  According to Osho, laughter is "the very essence of Zen". And while the theme of these talks is that meditation - watching, remaining alert and aware - is the path to self-realization, Osho encourages us first to "be happy, and meditation will follow".
  Through Zen stories, jokes and answers to questions, Osho highlights our conditioning - our learned social and cultural behavior and beliefs - as the barrier to our natural state of happiness.
  Wielding his words like a humorous, compassionate Zen stick, Osho shows us how we can begin to recognize our conditioning and see that it is not the same as our authentic self.
  "This is the whole effort of all the masters: to create a sudden clash of thunder so those who are fast asleep can be awakened." (Osho)
  
  - Truth and Knowledge
  - Center and Periphery
  - From Accidental to Essential
  - Real Love
  - The Real Self
  - The Paradox of Love
  - Only the Gold
  - Compassion, Love, and Sex
  - The Laughing Buddha
  - Toward Nothingness
  © & ℗1976 OSHO International Foundation

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  Banana Wars The: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  The United States Marine Corps once fought for God, country, and bananas. 
  This audiobook is about the Banana Wars that lasted from the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898 until Franklin Roosevelt’s Good Neighbor Policy of 1934. When you listen to this story, you’ll learn how and why the US Marines invaded Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. You’ll also learn how the US Marines occupied and ruled Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic for years. 
  You’ll learn about why bananas became such an important commodity and how a combination of technologies made it possible. And you’ll learn how the American public was persuaded to start buying all those bananas. You’ll see how the United Fruit Company put all the pieces together to form an incredibly efficient company powerful enough to overturn presidents and dictators. 
  You’ll find out how gaining possession of California inevitably led the United States to see the Caribbean and Central America as vital to American national security. 
  You’ll learn that an episode in a world-famous novel by the Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez is true.  
  You’ll discover the story of the battleship USS Oregon circumnavigating South America in a 12,000-mile, sixty-day voyage to join the Atlantic fleet as the Spanish-American War broke out—and how the epic journey played into the design of the Panama Canal. 
  You’ll listen to a 1903 crisis that led to German, British, and Italian warships blockading Venezuela and to Teddy Roosevelt amending the Monroe Doctrine. 
  So if you want to learn more about the Banana Wars, then scroll up and click the “add to cart” button!

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  Fool - In Search of Henry VIII's...

  Peter K. Andersson

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  In some portraits of Henry VIII there appears another figure—a gaunt and morose-looking man with a shaved head. This is William or "Will" Somer, the king's fool, a celebrated wit who reportedly could raise Henry's spirits and spent many hours with him. Was Somer an "artificial fool," a cunning comic who could speak freely in front of the king, or a "natural fool," someone with intellectual disabilities, like many other members of the profession? Fool is the first biography of Somer—and perhaps the first of a Renaissance fool. 
   
   
   
  After his death, Somer disappeared, and historians struggled to separate myth from reality. Unearthing as many facts as possible, Peter K. Andersson pieces together the fullest picture yet of an enigmatic and unusual man with a strange job. Somer's story provides new insights into how fools lived and what they did for a living, how monarchs and courtiers related to commoners and people with disabilities, and whether aspects of the Renaissance fool live on in the modern comedian. But most of all, we learn how a commoner without property or education managed to become the court's chief mascot and a continuous presence at the center of Tudor power. 
   
   
   
  Fool reveals a little-known world, surprising and disturbing, when comedy was something crueler and more unpleasant than we like to think.

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  Persuasion - The Act of...

  Cito Harder

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  Persuasion is an integral part of human interaction, deeply embedded in how we communicate and influence others in various aspects of life. It involves the art of convincing someone to change their beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors, often through reasoning, emotional appeal, or both. Whether it’s a political leader attempting to sway voters, a marketer aiming to sell a product, or an individual trying to resolve a conflict, persuasion is a tool that enables individuals to shape others’ thoughts and actions. Understanding persuasion is essential not only to comprehend how others influence us but also to understand how we can use it ethically to influence others in return. 
  At its core, persuasion is about changing the way people think or act without forcing them into compliance. It is often misunderstood as a form of manipulation, but while both involve influencing others, manipulation typically involves deceit or coercion, whereas persuasion focuses on genuine reasoning and voluntary agreement. The ethical boundaries between persuasion and manipulation are significant, and understanding where persuasion becomes harmful is an important distinction in the study of this process. 
  One of the most significant aspects of persuasion is its psychological foundation. Persuasion works through the understanding of human cognition, emotions, and behavior. People are naturally influenced by their emotions, biases, and the social context in which they find themselves. Cognitive biases such as the bandwagon effect, anchoring, and authority bias can make individuals more susceptible to persuasive messages. This means that the context, presentation, and emotional appeal can have a profound impact on how persuasive an argument or idea is.

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  The Madman

  Kahlil Gibran

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  The Madman, His Parables and Poems is a book written by Kahlil Gibran, which was published in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf in 1918, with illustrations reproduced from original drawings by the author. It was Gibran's first book in English to be published, also marking the beginning of the second phase of Gibran's career. May Ziade, with whom Gibran had been corresponding since 1912, reviewed it in Al-Hilal, a magazine in Egypt.
  Among the most significant works Kahlil Gibran: "Broken Wings", "The Prophet", "The Earth Gods" , "The Garden of the Prophet".

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  Growing Up Famous - The...

  Sophie Bradley

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  Step into the intricate world of child celebrities with "Growing Up Famous: The Psychological Complexity of Child Celebrities." This exposé delves into the glamorous yet challenging realm of childhood fame, unraveling the psychological implications and complex dynamics that accompany it. Discover industry revelations, tales of rebellion, and the toll of fame on mental health as the underbelly to the seemingly glamorous lives of child celebrities. 
   
  Explore the correlation between fame and rebellion, uncover hidden traumas, and expose instances of abuse behind the industry's façade. The book scrutinizes the role of parents in shaping or exploiting these tender careers, emphasizing the blurred lines between care and commercial gain in Hollywood. 
   
  Balancing the narrative, "Growing Up Famous" advocates for crucial psychological support for young stars, urging the industry to prioritize their mental well-being and break the stigma around therapy. Amidst the challenges, the book shares courageous tales of resilience, triumphing against the odds, and navigating the transition from child star to adult celebrity. 
   
  With a blend of high-profile stories, in-depth research, and a profound understanding of child psychology, this thought-provoking book invites readers to step inside the intriguing world of child celebrities.

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