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  Democracy - A Guided Tour

  Jason Brennan

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  In this short, accessible book, leading democratic theorist Jason Brennan guides listeners through the evolution of the concept of democracy and actual democratic practice over time to help them understand the foundations of this longstanding and yet newly fragile political system. 
   
   
   
  In his wide-ranging tour of the concept, Brennan will examine what democracy meant to the Greeks who first developed the concept before examining how it changed throughout European and later Western history. This will open up rich and perplexing questions. Over time, democracy shifted from being a fringe idea to the gold standard of political institutions: how did this change occur? How did the question of who counts as part of the ruling "people" change over time? As monarchies were replaced with democracies, what did theorists think the promises and perils of republican democracy were? How did actual democratic practice change the debates? What have we learned about how democracy functions—and in some cases, doesn't function—and what does this mean for future philosophical or empirical work? Brennan provides a curated, guided tour of the most important arguments for and against democracy, looking through the core values of stability, virtue, wisdom, freedom, and equality. The goal is to help listeners understand what is really at stake in democracy and its alternatives.

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  Sisterhood in Sports - How...

  Joan Steidinger

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  Sisterhood in Sports: How Female Athletes Collaborate and Compete tells the stories of all kinds of female athletes in a variety of sports. Their natural tendency to use talking as a primary form of communication is essential to their experiences and successes in sports. Women and girls tend to have BFFs, collaborate during periods of stress, express empathy for one another, worry about themselves and others, and desire to have fun in sports, which makes their experiences of sports and competition different from their male counterparts. Female strengths are grounded in both mind and body, and they take these strengths onto the court, field, and track.   There are now dozens of studies showing how the female brain and hormones operate quite differently than those of men. This book reveals the ways in which these differences confirm that intense emotions about relationships are part of the sporting life for female competitors. Joan Steidinger uses real stories to show that women and girls compete at very high

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  Writing Seinfeld-Style - Behind...

  Peter Mehlman

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  Co-producer of the popular TV comedy show Seinfeld on why the show is so popular, the secrets of a good episode, how the show was written and put together, and how Jerry Seinfeld, the star, and Larry David, the program's creator, went about their work.

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  Mexican Magic - Brujeria Spells...

  Laura Davila

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  Algunos nacen con estrella y otros estrellados. This dicho (saying) roughly translates to "Some are born with a star, while others are born starry." It refers to the Mexican belief that good luck is a matter of fate, something you are born with or not. Mexicans attribute their good or bad luck to a greater force, to God's will, even to the stars in the sky. Being born with a star is a blessing. While some gain their luck through fate, Laura Davila believes even more in faith, virtue, and purpose. While there are some people who are born with a natural gift for magic, there are many others for whom life itself pushed them toward using magic. The best brujos and magical people are not those who necessarily started off in perfect circumstances but those who looked at magic as a skill to be mastered. 
   
   
   
  Spells are the focus of Mexican Magic. The book features magical recipes, spells, tips, and advice for a wide variety of intentions, including love, lust, sex, good luck, money, protection, commerce, gambling, justice, pregnancy, travel, education, and more. Although the spells may be practiced by anyone, their flavor is Mexican, as they are deeply rooted in Mexican folk beliefs and magic. Davila also shares direction on how to be a magical person and live a magical life, with examples given from some influential Mexican historical and spiritual figures.

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  Mind Changing Guide for Kids...

  Aiden Moseley

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  Do you want to be more understanding towards your kid’s thought process?Are you facing difficulties in enhancing your kid’s mental strength?Do you want to be a positive parent and not a toxic parent to your kids? 
  If your answers to the above questions are “Yes,” then, this informative book is specifically written for a parent like you. I know that parenting can be difficult and sometimes frustrating as well. Do not discourage yourself. You can be a positive parent but you only need a little help and guidance. This book will provide you with appropriate guidance and knowledge. 
  Everyone has emotions and thoughts. These are not just confined to adults; kids also have such thoughts and emotions. They are new to everything, and they do not know how to express their emotions or overcome their negative thought process. As a parent, you must teach your kid about emotions. 
  Begin by discussing feelings and emotions with your kid. Recognizing and acknowledging your child's emotions is only the beginning. You must also assist them in learning how to manage their thoughts. Rather than constantly assuming responsibility for calming your child, you might try assisting them in self-regulating their emotions. Your child's brain can be strengthened to assist them in overcoming issues that they may face throughout their lives. 
  In this book, you will learn about: 
  • How Can You Help them to Overcome their Negative Thoughts? 
  • What is Meant by Mental Strength? 
  • What can You do to Enhance their Mental Strength? 
  If you want to be a positive and understanding parent who wants to help their kid in overcoming all negative thoughts and wants to help them how to be mentally strong in this harsh world, then this book is definitely written for you. Buy Now!!!

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  8 Keys to Healing Managing and...

  Morgan Johnson, Babette Rothschild

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  Everyone is vulnerable to burnout and anyone can succumb to its effects. Empty suggestions, like "just relax" or work sponsored resilience workshops often lead to feeling judged or wasting precious time. Through eight key concepts, therapist Morgan Johnson offers a new way to combat burnout by feeling whole and reconnecting with the world and relationships around you. 
   
   
   
  Each chapter focuses on a different concept and explains the science behind it. Activities, therapy techniques, journaling prompts, and personal anecdotes are shared to help listeners implement the concept in their recovery journey. Although much of the book expands on solutions that help listeners work smarter not harder, Johnson acknowledges that many elements are out of our control—particularly societal, financial, and political systems that depend on exploitation to thrive. Toxic positivity, compassion fatigue, glimmers and triggers, and other key themes are also discussed. 
   
   
   
  This book is designed to support anyone experiencing burnout, including the overworked employee, overloaded parents and caregivers, those suffering from chronic illnesses, and those just starting to feel the initial effects of burnout. Ultimately, the book empowers individuals to improve their mental wellness by leveraging their current situation while moving towards a society rid of burnout.

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