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  A look inside the therapy room

  Chrissie Henson

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  If you have ever considered therapy for an existing condition or you know someone—a family member or friend—who may like to consider it, this book will give you the insight you need to make your decision. Chrissie explains how the process works and the shows the breadth of her knowledge in helping people find the answers to their mental health questions. 
  Chrissie's own story is one that many can relate to, having a disability, she has had to navigate her way through the world and learn to be strong and maintain a positive mindset. She shares her experiences so that she can better aid the people she works with, helping them to come through the other side and overcome those mental health barriers. 
  This new book will arm you with all the information that you need to make the decision, "is therapy right for me?" Allowing you to take the first steps to a life of positive mental health.

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  Kingdom of Mapungubwe - The...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The discovery of Mapungubwe in the early 20th century marked a turning point in the understanding of Southern Africa’s ancient civilizations. Hidden for centuries, this once-thriving kingdom remained unknown to the modern world until 1933, when a group of researchers stumbled upon its ruins on Mapungubwe Hill in present-day South Africa. What they uncovered would challenge colonial-era narratives and reshape the history of African state formation. 
  Archaeological excavations at the site revealed an advanced society that flourished between the 11th and 13th centuries. The remains of elaborate stone structures, pottery, and intricate gold artifacts painted a picture of a powerful kingdom with a sophisticated political and economic system. Among the most significant discoveries was the famous Golden Rhino, a small yet exquisitely crafted artifact that symbolized the wealth and status of Mapungubwe’s elite. Made from delicate sheets of gold carefully shaped around a wooden core, the rhino became an enduring emblem of the kingdom’s prosperity. 
  The site also yielded evidence of a complex social hierarchy. The ruling class resided atop Mapungubwe Hill, separated from the common people who lived in the surrounding lowlands. This physical division suggested a structured society where power was centralized, a departure from earlier African settlements where leadership was more communal. The arrangement of dwellings, burial sites, and ceremonial areas further confirmed that Mapungubwe had developed into a true kingdom with a distinct ruling elite.

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  The Industrial Revolution – The...

  Austin Mckinney

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  The world we live in today—one of skyscrapers, mass production, and global trade—was born from one of history’s greatest transformations: the Industrial Revolution. But how did we go from handcrafting goods to building massive factories, steam-powered locomotives, and electric cities? 
  This audiobook takes you deep into the story of the Industrial Revolution, uncovering its inventions, economic impact, and the people who drove progress forward. Discover: 
  ✅ How steam engines, textile mills, and railroads reshaped economies 
  ✅ The key figures behind industrial breakthroughs, from James Watt to Henry Ford 
  ✅ The social effects of urbanization, child labor, and factory life 
  ✅ How the Industrial Revolution paved the way for the modern technological era 
  The Industrial Revolution – The Birth of Modern Society is a must-listen for history lovers, technology enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the forces that shaped today’s world.

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  One Way Back - A Memoir

  Christine Blasey Ford

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  This program is read by the author and includes clips from her testimony, a Trump rally, C-SPAN, CNN, and ABC News.The compelling true story behind the testimony that awed the nation  On September 27, 2018, Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee which was considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. She described an alleged sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee that took place at a high school party in the 1980s. Her words and courage on that day provided some of the most credible and unforgettable testimony our country has ever witnessed.  In One Way Back, Ford recounts the months she spent trying to get information into the right hands without exposing herself and her family to dangerous backlash. Drawing parallels to her life as a surfer, she explains the process of paddling out into unknown waters despite the risks and fears, knowing there is only one way back to shore. The book reveals riveting new details about the leadup to her testimony and its overwhelming aftermath and describes how she continues to navigate her way out of the storm.This is the real story behind the headlines and the soundbites, a complex, page-turning memoir of a scientist, a surfer, a mother, a patriot and an unlikely whistleblower. Ford’s experience shows that when one person steps forward to speak truth to power, she adds to a collective whole, causing "a ripple that might one day become a wave.”A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  The Penniless Peer -...

  Barbara Cartland

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  Eighteen-year-old Fenella is a mischievous as her freckled elfin beauty and feline green eyes suggest – but beneath that puckish charm she hides her ardent desire to do all in her power to make her beloved cousin Periquine, Lord Corbury, happy. When to her chagrin the dashing Lord returns from the Napoleonic War after fighting with Wellington, penniless and passionately in love with another – a woman of great wealth and even greater beauty, whom he cannot marry without wealth of his own, Fenella sacrifices her private passion to his wellbeing. Laying her life and her love on the line, she joins Periquine in a swashbuckling and death-defying life of crime as highwaymen, robbers and smugglers. Will their exploits reap the riches he needs? And will Fenella’s all-conquering love remain unrequited? Only when Perequine faces losing her forever will he find the answer in his heart...

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  Marie Curie: A short biography -...

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  Marie Curie, scientific genius and nobel prize laureate: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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