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  The Babel Message - A Love...

  Keith Kahn-Harris

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  'Quite simply, and quite ridiculously, one of the funniest and most illuminating books I have ever read. I thought I was obsessive, but Keith Kahn-Harris is playing a very different sport. He really has discovered the whole world in an egg.' Simon Garfield
  A thrilling journey deep into the heart of language, from a rather unexpected starting point.
  
  Keith Kahn-Harris is a man obsessed with something seemingly trivial - the warning message found inside Kinder Surprise eggs:
  
  WARNING, read and keep: Toy not suitable for children under 3 years. Small parts might be swallowed or inhaled.
  
  On a tiny sheet of paper, this message is translated into dozens of languages - the world boiled down to a multilingual essence. Inspired by this, the author asks: what makes 'a language'? With the help of the international community of language geeks, he shows us what the message looks like in Ancient Sumerian, Zulu, Cornish, Klingon - and many more. Along the way he considers why Hungarian writing looks angry, how to make up your own language, and the meaning of the heavy metal umlaut.
  
  Overturning the Babel myth, he argues that the messy diversity of language shouldn't be a source of conflict, but of collective wonder. This is a book about hope, a love letter to language.
  'This is a wonderful book. A treasure trove of mind-expanding insights into language and humanity encased in a deliciously quirky, quixotic quest. I loved it. Warning: this will keep you reading.' - Ann Morgan, author of Reading the World: Confessions of a Literary Explorer

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  The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy...

  Clara Törnvall

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  A playful guide to understanding the ways of "normal people", The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity. 
   
   
   
  Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara Törnvall has written a fun, comprehensive, and accessible explanation of neurotypical, or "normal", behavior. Full of facts, tips, and tests, and developed with input from other autists, this book places the difficulties autists face in the context of a world built for the neurotypical majority. It will help neurodiverse people—and their families, friends, and loved ones—navigate this world, nurture stronger relationships, and thrive.

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  Assertiveness: How to Set...

  Andy Gardner

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  Two manuscripts in one audiobook:Assertiveness Training: How to Stop People Pleasing and Caring What Others Think While Becoming More Assertive without Offending OthersHow to Set Boundaries: Master the Art of Saying No, Stop People-Pleasing, and Command Respect without Feeling Guilty 
  In the first part of this audiobook, you will:Learn what assertiveness is and what qualities assertive people haveUnderstand why demonstrating assertiveness can be challenging for some peopleGain the ability to change a people-pleasing mindset by employing effective techniquesKnow how to set healthy boundaries for yourself and reiterate them whenever neededLearn how to say no to people without hesitation or feelings of unnecessary guiltReveal the secrets behind not being concerned by other people’s opinions while not being offensiveIdentify all the ways you can effectively show assertiveness through body language aloneMaster the art of speaking your mind without feeling the need to apologize for your thoughts and wordsUnderstand how to deal with conflicts and stand your ground during arguments 
  In the second part of this audiobook, you will:Learn how to set healthy boundaries in relationshipsUnderstand what it takes to set healthy boundaries with pushy or toxic family membersLearn how to have a healthy relationship with your childMaster tricks to deal with negative friendsProtect yourself from negative friendsMaintain healthy boundaries in your professional lifeMaster turning your insecurities into confidenceLearn how to stand up for yourself 
  Click on the “add to cart” button to find your voice and discover the power of assertiveness!

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  Becoming a Cosmopolitan - What...

  Jason D Hill

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  The philosopher and author of Beyond Blood Identities offers a new paradigm of persona freedom and moral self-possession. As a Jamaican immigrant arriving in the United States at the age of twenty, Jason Hill noticed how often Americans identified themselves in terms of race and ethnicity. He observed, for example, the reluctance of West Indians to joins 'black causes' for fear of losing their identity. He began to ask himself what sort of world he wanted to live in, a quest that in time led him to the idea of the cosmopolitan.   In Becoming a Cosmopolitan, Jason D. Hill argues that we need a new understanding of the self. He revives the idea of the cosmopolitan, the person who identifies the world as home. Arguing for the right to forget where we came from, Hill proposes a new moral cosmopolitanism for the new millennium.

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  WWII Fighter Jets - WWII Fighter...

  Sage Winters

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  This book contains these titles: 
    
  - The War in the Air: The early 20th century marked a transformative period in military history, where the introduction of flight reshaped the very nature of warfare. Prior to this, battles were fought on the ground and at sea, with strategy revolving around infantry, artillery, and naval power. However, as aviation technology advanced rapidly, it presented military commanders with new opportunities and challenges that would forever alter how conflicts were conducted. 
  - Fighter Aces of World War II: The concept of the "fighter ace" emerged during the early days of aerial warfare, capturing the imagination of the public and military strategists alike. A fighter ace, typically defined as a pilot who has achieved five or more confirmed aerial victories, became a symbol of skill, bravery, and national pride during World War II. These men and women were not only warriors of the sky but also icons of an evolving form of combat that would change the course of modern warfare. 

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  Swimming in the Sacred - Wisdom...

  PhD Rachel Harris

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  WISDOM FROM THE WOMEN HEALERS OF THE PSYCHEDELIC UNDERGROUND 
   
   
   
  The use of entheogens, or psychedelics, is out of the closet today. LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and other medicines once associated only with the counterculture are now being legally studied for their healing properties. But as Rachel Harris shows, the underground use and study of psychedelics by women dates back to the Eleusinian Mysteries of ancient Greece. 
   
   
   
  Harris interviews the modern women elders carrying on this tradition to gather their hard-won wisdom of experience. Any listener interested in inspiration, healing, and enlightenment will find here a wonder-filled narrative packed with provocative and perhaps life-changing insight.

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