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  The Trials of Madame Restell -...

  Nicholas L. Syrett

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  For forty years in the mid-nineteenth century, “Madame Restell,” the nom de guerre of the most successful female physician in America, sold birth-control medication, attended women during their pregnancies, delivered their children, and performed abortions in a series of clinics run out of her home in New York City. It was the abortions that made her famous. “Restellism” became the term her detractors used to indict her. Restell began practicing when abortion was largely unregulated in most of the United States, including New York. But as a sense of disquiet arose about single women flocking to the city for work, greater sexual freedoms, changing views of the roles of motherhood and childhood, and fewer children being born to white, married, middle-class women, Restell came to stand for everything that threatened the status quo. From 1829 onward, restrictions on abortion began to put Restell in legal jeopardy. For much of this period, she prevailed—until she didn’t. A story that is all too relevant to the current attempts to criminalize abortion in our own age, The Trials of Madame Restell paints an unforgettable picture of the changing society of nineteenth-century New York and brings Restell to the attention of a whole new generation of women whose fundamental rights are under siege.

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  From Burned Out to Beloved -...

  Bethany Lynn Dearborn Hiser

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  As a social worker, jail chaplain, and justice advocate, Bethany Dearborn Hiser pushed herself to the brink of burnout—and then kept going. Stress, despair, and compassion fatigue overwhelmed her ability to function. She was called to serve the abused, addicted, and homeless people in her community. Yet she was emotionally and spiritually exhausted. Something needed to change.
  Searching for answers, Hiser learned that trauma affects everyone who is exposed to it—not only those experiencing it firsthand. Psychologists call it "secondary trauma." She realized that she needed the very soul care that she was providing to others. From Burned Out to Beloved is Hiser's story of burnout, self-discovery, and spiritual renewal. But more than that, it's a trauma-informed soul care guide for all Christians working in high-stress, helping professions.
  Whether you're a social worker, therapist, pastor, teacher, or healthcare professional, From Burned Outto Beloved will equip you to confess your limitations, embrace your identity as a beloved child of God, and flourish in your vocation.

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  Christian Ethics Collection...

  Leo Tostoy, Leo Tolstoy, G. K....

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  What defines faith in the face of doubt? How do we reconcile human suffering with the existence of a loving God? And what is the essence of spiritual truth in a skeptical world? These timeless questions lie at the heart of Christian Ethics Collection: Signature Classics, a profound and thought-provoking audio anthology.
  Bringing together three literary giants, this collection is more than a discourse on religion; it is a journey into the human soul, wrestling with the complexities of belief and morality. In A Confession, Leo Tolstoy peels back the layers of his own existential crisis, charting a path from despair to spiritual awakening. With unflinching honesty, the great Russian author challenges conventional dogma and searches for meaning in a world often indifferent to human suffering.
  G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy offers a spirited defense of Christianity that dazzles with paradox, wit, and logic. Chesterton's playful yet piercing intellect transforms abstract theology into a vibrant exploration of wonder and reason, reframing skepticism as an opportunity for deeper faith.
  Finally, C.S. Lewis's The Problem of Pain confronts one of humanity's most difficult questions: why must we suffer? Combining rational analysis with profound empathy, Lewis bridges the gap between intellectual inquiry and emotional solace, offering a perspective on pain that is as challenging as it is comforting. Together, these works invite listeners into a dialogue that spans continents, centuries, and spiritual traditions. Whether you are a seeker, skeptic, or believer, this collection will ignite reflection and inspire a deeper understanding of the ethical and emotional dimensions of faith.
  Contents:
  1. A Confession by Leo Tolstoy,
  2. Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton, 
  3. The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis.

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  The Tyrant’s Handbook - How to...

  A.A. Castor

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  Power does not belong to the righteous—it belongs to those ruthless enough to take it. 
  From the ancient empires to modern political regimes, history has been shaped not by the moral, but by the manipulative. The Tyrant's Handbook: How to Rule, Deceive, and Dominate is a cold, strategic manual that dissects the psychology of control, the art of deception, and the brutal truths of leadership. 
  This book explores the unspoken laws of power—how rulers condition obedience, manipulate perception, use fear and loyalty as weapons, and ensure their dominance remains unchallenged. It exposes the tactics used by tyrants, corporate leaders, and political masterminds to bend reality to their will, from rewriting history to manufacturing crises to justify greater control. 
  Inside, you will learn: 
  ✔ The Psychology of Control – How to make people obey without force. 
  ✔ The Laws of Manipulation – Why perception is stronger than truth. 
  ✔ The Art of Deception – How lies and distractions keep rulers in power. 
  ✔ Fear vs. Loyalty – How to balance terror and rewards for absolute control. 
  ✔ Economic Domination – Using money, debt, and financial systems to enslave. 
  ✔ Eliminating Opposition – The tactics for removing threats before they rise. 
  ✔ The Theater of Rule – How politics, propaganda, and spectacle shape power. 
  ✔ The Eternal Game – How to keep control once you have it. 
  Power is the only law that matters. Those who do not understand it will forever be controlled by those who do. This book is for those who refuse to be ruled.

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  The Logic of Hegel

  Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

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  A foundational work in the field of philosophy, outlining Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's influential theory of dialectics and the logical structure of absolute idealism. Hegel's ambitious work explores the evolution of thought through a triadic process of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis, leading to the development of higher concepts and truths. This complex philosophical treatise attempts to understand the nature of reality, history, and human consciousness, making it a seminal work in Western philosophy and an enduring subject of scholarly debate.

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  Futanari Experiments: Complete...

  Adrian Adams

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  When Brie receives a large, attachable "finger" that enhances sensation, the first thing she does is stick it on her clit. It works as planned and she proceeds to use it and abuse it, losing track of time in the process. Her best friend and co-worker, Erica, visits to investigate why Brie missed work, and Brie shares her new toy with her, allowing Erica to experience penetration as the giver for the first time. 
  The time finally comes to return the "finger," but Brie ends up trading it for a little red pill that creates a sizeable growth between her legs. This thing is the real deal, and Brie knows exactly who she wants to try it with. 
  When Erica begins having trouble keeping her food down, Brie starts to suspect something's up. While she first fears her lover's gotten herself knocked up by someone else, she soon realizes the most likely culprit is actually... herself. 
  Their use of the magical pill will determine the direction of not only their relationship, but their lives. 
  This book contains explicit sex, including use of toys, futa on female, and futa on futa.

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