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  The Girl With Three Birthdays -...

  Patti Eddington

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  Patti Eddington always knew she was adopted, and her beloved parents seemed amenable enough to questions—but she never wanted to hurt them by expressing curiosity, so she didn't. The story of her mother cutting off and dying her hair when she was a toddler? She thought it was eccentric and funny, nothing more. When she discovered at fifteen that her birthday wasn't actually her birthday? She believed it when her mother said she'd changed it to protect her from the "nosy old biddies" who might try to discover her identity. 
   
   
   
  It wasn't until decades later, when a genealogy test led Patti to her biological family (including an aunt with a shocking story) and the discovery of yet another birthday, that she really began to integrate what she thought she knew about her origins. Determined to know the truth, she petitioned a court to unseal records that had been locked up for almost sixty years—and began to put the pieces of her past together, bit by bit. 
   
   
   
  Framed by a brief but poignant 1963 "Report of Investigation" based on a caseworker's one-day visit to Patti's childhood home, The Girl With Three Birthdays tells the story of an adoptee who always believed she was the answer to a couple's seventeen-year journey to become parents, until a manila envelope from a rural county court arrived and caused her to question . . . everything.

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  The Mythical Underworld -...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  The concept of the underworld has been a central theme in mythology and religious traditions across cultures and centuries. It is a realm shrouded in mystery, often depicted as the final destination of souls after death. Whether seen as a place of judgment, purification, or eternal rest, the underworld reflects humanity’s deep curiosity and fear about what lies beyond life. From the Greek Hades to the Egyptian Duat, these mythical realms offer insight into the values, beliefs, and spiritual practices of ancient civilizations. While each culture envisions the underworld differently, common themes emerge, such as the presence of a ruler of the dead, trials for the soul, and pathways leading to different fates.  
    
  Death and the afterlife have always been significant concerns for humankind, shaping rituals, moral codes, and philosophical ideas. The question of what happens after death has inspired countless myths, each attempting to explain the mysteries of existence. For some, the underworld is a dark and terrifying place filled with suffering, while for others, it is a peaceful domain where the dead find rest. In many traditions, the journey to the underworld is not simply an end but a transition, offering the possibility of rebirth, redemption, or transformation. These beliefs influenced burial customs, from the elaborate tombs of Egyptian pharaohs to the Norse practice of ship burials, each designed to prepare the deceased for the next stage of existence.  
    
  The underworld also plays a crucial role in religious and moral systems, reinforcing the idea of divine justice. Many myths describe a system where souls are judged based on their deeds in life, determining whether they receive reward or punishment. The Greek underworld, for instance, separates the virtuous from the wicked, assigning them to Elysium or Tartarus.

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  Quick Fixes - Drugs in America...

  Benjamin Y. Fong

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  Americans are in the midst of a world-historic drug binge. Opiates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, marijuana, antidepressants, antipsychotics—across the board, consumption has shot up in the twenty-first century. At the same time, the United States is home to the largest prison system in the world, justified in part by a now zombified "war" on drugs. How did we get here? 
   
   
   
  Quick Fixes is a look at American society through the lens of its pharmacological crutches. Though particularly acute in recent decades, the contradiction between America's passionate love and intense hatred for drugs has been one of its defining characteristics for over a century. 
   
   
   
  Through nine chapters, each devoted to the modern history of a drug or class of drugs, Fong examines Americans' fraught relationship with psychoactive substances. As society changes it produces different forms of stress, isolation, and alienation. These changes, in turn, shape the sorts of drugs society chooses. 
   
   
   
  By laying out the histories, functions, and experiences of our chemical comforts, the hope is to help answer that ever perplexing question: what does it mean to be an American?

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  Greek Mythology - Tales from the...

  Adam Andino

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  GREEK MYTHOLOGY 
  Imagine living in ancient times and having to make sense of the world. It would seem like everything is out to kill you and you’d have no clue why. The solution, of course, would be to tell a story about it. This was what ancient Greeks did; in a way that was so beautiful and intricate, it still captures our minds today. What is known today as mythology was to them their religion and the very basis of their society. 
  This book is dedicated to the Greek Pantheon and the stories that made up the religion of Ancient Greece. Inside this book you will discover how the Ancient Greek people lived, who the Gods they worshipped were, and how they worshipped them. 
  Also included are some of the most interesting and famous stories from Greek mythology that still capture our attention today, thousands of years later! 
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  How to Read and Interpret a...

  Laurie Farrington

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  “Whether you have a long-standing relationship with astrology or are just beginning your journey, this book is a valuable addition to your shelf. It provides a solid foundation for beginners and offers new insights and perspectives to seasoned professionals. Laurie Farrington has delivered the book we’ve all needed and been waiting for—even though we may not have realized it.” —from the foreword by Theresa Reed, author of Astrology for Real Life   Each of us possesses an individual astrology chart, cast for the moment of our first breath. This natal chart is a complex document with a mind-boggling amount of information hidden within its patterns and symbols. Even for those with a firm knowledge of the language of astrology, the amount of information involved can be overwhelming.   Understanding the basics of signs, planets, houses, and aspects is the first step for anyone interested in this topic. It must then be determined what is most important and how to merge the many astrological patterns into a coherent whole. Master astrologer Laurie Farrington distills her decades of experience into a clear and concise system you can use to prepare and interpret natal charts, whether your own, those of friends and family, or for your clients as a professional astrologer.  How to Read and Interpret a Birth Chart provides sixteen guideposts to work systematically with each and every chart you encounter so that you will be able to understand any birth chart with confidence.   The topics covered include:  Day Charts/Night Charts  Hemisphere/Quadrant Balance  The Moon—Mother and Inner Security  Expression and Navigation of Personality  Balance of Life Development—Planetary Rulership

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  Summary: Greenlights - by...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is not the official book, but a summary & it does not accompany the official book. 
  "Delve into the fascinating life of Matthew McConaughey with our summary guide to 'Greenlights.' Uncover the layers behind the actor's intriguing philosophy of life, condensed into digestible takeaways and compelling stories. 
  In this concise overview of 'Greenlights,' we encapsulate McConaughey's life journey, from his modest Texan upbringing to his skyrocketing fame in Hollywood, mapping out the 'greenlights' that guided his path. Discover the unconventional wisdom that has propelled his successful career and personal growth, reflected in a series of anecdotes, poems, and philosophical musings. 
  This summary guide to 'Greenlights' distills McConaughey's key insights about resilience, introspection, and personal transformation, offering readers the chance to embark on their own quest for life's 'greenlights.'

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