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  Patagonia: The History of the...

  Editors Charles River

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  The name, "Patagonia" comes from an observation made by Ferdinand Magellan, who visited the region during his historic expedition around the world. Marveled by the height of the indigenous people, he referred to the region as a “land of giants.” Those giants were the Tehuelches, named by Magellan’s expedition as Patagones, and the chronicles of that trip, written by Antonio Pigafetta, popularized the term “Patagones,” a term that refers to their big feet (in Spanish, “patones” means "of big feet"). This description would later derive in the name Patagonia. 
  	From its discovery until the 20th century, the borders of Patagonia as well as those elements that define it as such have gone through several changes and names. The main thing for understanding its limits during the Spanish conquest is that Patagonia referred to the land south of the European area of influence. Back then, Patagonia was under control of indigenous inhabitants and, as such, outside European control or only partly influenced. It is no wonder, then, that the earliest limit was the Río de la Plata itself, where in 1536 (and again in 1580) the city of Buenos Aires was founded. Later on, the conquest of the territory, along with the work of cartographers from around the world, gave shape to the region.

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  The Porn Trap - The Essential...

  LCSW Larry Maltz, LCSW Wendy Maltz

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  In this highly acclaimed recovery guide, renowned sex and relationship therapists Wendy and Larry Maltz shed new light on the compelling nature and destructive power of today's instantly available pornography. Weaving together poignant real-life stories with innovative exercises, checklists, and expert advice, this groundbreaking resource provides a comprehensive program for understanding and healing porn addiction and other serious consequences of porn use. 
   
   
   
  The Porn Trap will help you to: 
   
   
   
  ● Decide whether it's time to quit using porn 
   
   
   
  ● Learn how to stop using porn and deal with cravings 
   
   
   
  ● Improve self-esteem and personal integrity 
   
   
   
  ● Heal an intimate relationship harmed by porn use 
   
   
   
  ● Develop a healthy sex life

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  Not How It Was Supposed to Be -...

  Allison Crabtree

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  The world wasn't ready for Gloria Saylor.But God was.The day beautiful green-eyed Gloria came into the world a storm was brewing both off the Texas coast and in her dysfunctional home. Brilliant and more than a tad rebellious, Gloria eventually found her dreams of education and independence would never be realized. The solution? Build a wall of emotional isolation, remaining aloof even from her only child.In Not How It Was Supposed to Be, author Allison Crabtree takes a poignant look at her mom's obsessive and eccentric life, and the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship fraught with tension and disappointment.After a rapid decline and eventual diagnosis of Lewy body dementia, Gloria did not get to write the final chapter of her story. But, true to form, she wrote the final paragraph. In the throes of the disease's final horrors, Allison describes one last attempt to convince her mother to call on Jesus. Would she turn to him after a lifetime of feeling too far gone for redemption? And, more importantly, would the Savior show up to answer the call?

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  Armored Attack 1944 - US Army...

  Steven J Zaloga

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  Almost 1,200 photos of American World War II armor from Shermans to Hellcats, accompanied by informative captions by a prominent military historian.   Covering D-Day, the Normandy campaign, southern France, the Siegfried Line, the push to the Rhine, and the Battle of the Bulge, this pictorial history—the first of a two-volume set—includes 1,199 photographs of all varieties of American armor. Filled with images of U.S. Army armored units in combat in the European theater of operations, it’s a rich resource for tank enthusiasts, modelers, and those interested in the military history of World War II.

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  Masters of Emotional Blackmail -...

  Michael Heath

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  Are you still suffering from the aftereffects of an abusive relationship? 
    
  Although complicated and frequently perplexing, the answer to the above questions may be summed up in two words: emotional blackmail. 
    
  Emotional blackmail is a sneaky, aggressive tactic in which someone close to us threatens to penalize us, directly or indirectly, if we fail to achieve their expectations. It is a potent manipulation that takes advantage of those with whom you have intimate ties. 
    
  We usually imagine the blackmailer to be selfish, deceitful, and cruel; yet, this viewpoint is a poor explanation for this emotional event since the truth is very different. 
    
  Blackmailers are devious charmers and expert manipulators, so you begin to accept the most extreme behaviour as usual, even if it hurts you. 
    
  THIS MANUAL WILL TEACH YOU THE FOLLOWING: 
   How to recognize the subtle indicators of emotional blackmail and avoid falling into the trap in the future.How to recognize toxic personalities and prevent them.The numerous sorts of blackmail and strategies that blackmailers use to drive you insane regularly.How to Break the Blackmail Chains and Protect Yourself from Their AttacksAttachment and co-dependency patterns can help you understand where all this madness started.How to recover and break free from this destructive cycle once and for all. 
  And Much More!... 
    
  Take a deep breath, relax your tummy knot, and grab this book. 

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  Summary: It Didn't Start with...

  Brooks Bryant

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  DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK. 
  This is a summary, & it does not accompany the official 
  "It Didn't Start with You" by Mark Wolynn explores the idea that mental and physical health issues like depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and phobias may not solely stem from our own life experiences or brain chemistry but can be inherited from our ancestors. Drawing on scientific research, including the work of experts like Rachel Yehuda and Bessel van der Kolk, the book shows how trauma can be passed down through generations, even when the original trauma source is long gone or forgotten. Mark Wolynn, a pioneer in the field of inherited family trauma, offers the Core Language Approach, a practical method for uncovering and addressing these hidden emotional legacies. The book includes diagnostic self-inventories, techniques for creating family trees, and tools like visualization and active imagination to facilitate healing and reconnection. "It Didn't Start With You" provides a transformative approach to resolving deep-seated issues that traditional therapy or medications may not fully address.

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