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  Underwater Daughter - A Memoir...

  Antonia Deignan

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  Tuni’s father began sexually abusing her when she was just four years old. Her mother, though aware of the abuse, was a silent witness—one either incapable or unwilling to intervene—and the abuse continued until Tuni was eleven. Three years later, when Tuni was fourteen, she was raped by an adult actor who was part of her cast in a professional theater production. These traumas would go on to shape much of her life. 
  Underwater Daughter follows how Tuni grappled with her relationship with her parents, the aftermath of her rape, an eating disorder, drug and alcohol excesses, and shame as she came of age and began to build a life. In order to not lose her inner innocence, in order to protect herself, in order to believe in love, she began early on to create imaginary worlds into which she could escape—to use dreams to transport her away from her fears. By early adulthood, she was well practiced at slapping lipstick (pink, frosty, kiss-me, gloss-over, perfect lipstick) over whatever darkness might be bubbling beneath. Hired by a dance company right out of high school, she found success as a dancer in Chicago and New York, but in her personal and emotional life, she continued to struggle. Ultimately, it took her decades of dancing, hiding, faking, fucking, costuming, implanting, dissociating, marrying, divorcing, and purging—all while staying silent about her past trauma—before a bike accident at age fifty-five forced her to stop and truly take stock of her life. As she did, she came to a resting place, finally, in regard to her father; developed the loving relationship she’d always wanted with her mother; and came to understand that, in the end, love is all anyone wants—or needs.

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  Obedience to Authority - An...

  Stanley Milgram

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  One of the most important books in social psychology of the last fifty years, “The classic account of the human tendency to follow orders, no matter who they hurt or what their consequences.” (Washington Post Book World) 
  The landmark examination of humanity's susceptibility to authoritarianism, Stanley Milgram's classic speaks to the present with disturbing urgency. ""Milgram's experiments on obedience have made us more aware of the dangers of uncritically accepting authority,"" observed Peter Singer in the New York Times Book Review. 
  In the 1960s, Yale University psychologist Stanley Milgram famously carried out a series of experiments that forever changed our perceptions of morality and free will. The subjects—or “teachers”—were instructed to administer electroshocks to a human “learner,” with the shocks becoming progressively more powerful and painful. Controversial but now strongly vindicated by the scientific community, these experiments attempted to determine to what extent people will obey orders from authority figures regardless of consequences. ""The aim of this investigation was to find when and how people would defy authority in the face of a clear moral imperative."" 
  With an introduction from Dr. Philip Zimbardo, who conducted the famous Stanford Prison Experiment, Obedience to Authority is Milgram’s fascinating and troubling chronicle of his classic study and a vivid and persuasive explanation of his conclusions. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Lion of Mesopotamia The:...

  John E. Smith

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  "The Lion of Mesopotamia: Unveiling the Epic Saga of Assyria's Ascendance and Downfall" is an enthralling journey through one of history’s most formidable empires. From the military conquests of Sargon II and Ashurbanipal to the grandeur of Nineveh and the vast trade networks that connected the ancient world, this audiobook unveils the triumphs and struggles of the Assyrian civilization. 
  Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, historian John E. Smith brings the past to life, exploring not just the empire’s wars but also its art, governance, religion, and cultural innovations that shaped the ancient world. For history enthusiasts and lovers of epic storytelling alike, this audiobook is a must-listen, offering a captivating glimpse into the rise and fall of a forgotten superpower.

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  Listening Well - Bringing...

  Heather Morris

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  This program includes an interview between the author and Lale Sokolov and a new introduction read by the author.From New York Times bestselling author Heather Morris comes the memoir of a life of listening to others.In Listening Well, Heather will explore her extraordinary talents as a listener—a skill she employed when she first met Lale Sokolov, the tattooist at Auschwitz-Birkenau and the inspiration for her bestselling novel. It was this ability that led Lale to entrust Heather with his story, which she told in her novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz and the bestselling follow up, Cilka's Journey.Now Heather shares the story behind her inspirational writing journey and the defining experiences of her life, including her profound friendship with Lale, and explores how she learned to really listen to the stories people told her—skills she believes we can all learn."Stories are what connect us and remind us that hope is always possible."—Heather MorrisA Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

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  DECIDE and SOLVE -...

  Stephany K. Thomann

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  Are you overwhelmed with a never-ending parade of choices? Still can’t catch the moment when it is time to decide, and what to decide? Still, waiting for the problem to “solve itself”?The choices you make now in your teenage years are the building blocks on your path to maturity. In adulthood, each day brings new challenges, new problems that need to be solved, and new decisions that need to be made. So how can you ensure now that you’re making the right steps to prepare yourself for the future?Decide and Solve will help you to face your choices head-on, and make decisions with confidence. Inside, you will discover:The difference between decision-making and problem-solving – and the psychology behind them.The process of decision-making and problem-solving – and how to put it to use.How to ensure your decisions today will reflect positively on your future.How to keep an open mind and be bold when it's needed.How decision-making and problem-solving skills are connected to self-confidence, happiness and success.You will come to understand why the adolescent brain approaches decisions differently from adults.You will be empowered to deal with outside pressure to ensure your decisions are your own, and not based on someone else’s words or actions.You will know what to do when your family and friends don’t support the choices you make.And much more!Note for adults:If you are looking for advice to help your fast-growing kid to be more confident and independent, this easy-to-read and down-to-earth guide for teens and young adults contains many ideas. It is a life instruction manual for making rational choices. As a parent, you will also find this an interesting read, helping you to grasp decision-making for teenagers, and also to assist in your own problem-solving.

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  Shraddha - Beyond Faith and...

  Yashomatinandana Dasa

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  Śraddhā is like a seed that was planted by a little contact with the Vedas, Yoga or the devotees of Kṛṣṇa. Just by this mercy faith is instilled and can grow into a spiritual practice. This book is for everyone interested in Meditation, faith, belief, transcendence & practical spiritual knowledge. Śraddhā or faith is one step on a 9-step ladder to Love of God which will be discussed accordingly. 
   "Coming to the Kṛṣṇa Bhakti-Yoga tradition, especially the Gaudiya Vaisnavas from India I found shelter and made friends with the Hare Kṛṣṇa lifestyle and movement. Yoga means "Union" or "to link up", this refers to the Absolute Truth which comes in a personal and impersonal form. This wisdom of Yoga is manifested in the Vedas, the Word of God. The Vedas discuss Polymorphic Bi-Monotheism, a unique Supreme God who is apparent in Radha-Kṛṣṇa, the divine couple, manifesting in many forms. Studying this tradition is fun and practical. It turned my personal life around and became my life and soul. For example, learning Sanskrit, the Mother of all Languages is great joy. Śraddhā is a Sanskrit term and refers to the root of this tree of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. How can one believe in such a wonderful theology?" 
  Śraddhā is like a seed that was planted by a little contact with the Vedas, Yoga or the devotees of Kṛṣṇa. Just by this mercy faith is instilled and can grow into a spiritual practice. This book is for everyone interested in Meditation, faith, belief, transcendence & practical spiritual knowledge. Śraddhā or faith is one step on a 9-step ladder to Love of God which will be discussed accordingly.

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