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  Gifted People - Embracing Unique...

  Coral Nunez

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  Giftedness is a term often shrouded in mystery, misinterpretation, and myth. While society celebrates extraordinary achievements in art, science, and leadership, the inner world of gifted individuals is rarely understood in its full complexity. Being gifted encompasses more than intellectual brilliance or creative talent—it involves a rich tapestry of emotional depth, heightened sensitivities, and an intense drive for meaning and purpose. This book aims to explore these multifaceted dimensions of giftedness, shedding light on both the remarkable strengths and the unique challenges that come with it.  
    
  Gifted individuals often navigate a world that feels out of sync with their internal experiences. Their intense curiosity, rapid learning, and unique perspectives can set them apart, leading to feelings of isolation or misunderstanding. At the same time, they may face profound struggles—perfectionism, impostor syndrome, and heightened emotional intensity—that complicate their relationships, careers, and mental health. For many, giftedness is not a badge of privilege but a complex identity that requires understanding and support to fully thrive. 

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  Argentina - Historical Roots and...

  Anya Solace

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  Argentina’s economic history is deeply intertwined with its political evolution and the social transformations that have shaped its national identity. From its early days as a Spanish colony to its modern-day status as one of the largest economies in Latin America, Argentina’s economic journey reflects both its potential and its vulnerabilities. The development of Argentina’s economy has been marked by periods of prosperity, such as during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and periods of profound crisis, including the devastating economic collapse of 2001-2002. This chapter introduces the key historical milestones that have influenced the economic landscape of Argentina, providing a foundation for understanding the complex dynamics of its economic structure. 
  The story of Argentina’s economy begins with the indigenous societies that thrived on the land long before European colonization. Spanish colonization, starting in the 16th century, brought profound changes, introducing new economic systems and reshaping local trade practices. Agriculture became the dominant sector under colonial rule, with the Spanish focusing on extracting resources and establishing a trade-based economy that centered on Buenos Aires as a port for export. However, the colonial legacy of resource extraction and the absence of industrialization laid the groundwork for some of Argentina's long-standing economic challenges. 
  Upon gaining independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina faced the daunting task of creating a stable economic framework. The early post-independence years were marked by internal divisions and external conflicts, which stifled economic development. However, by the late 19th century, Argentina began to establish itself as a key global agricultural exporter. The development of railways and ports enabled the country to transport vast quantities of grain, beef, and other commodities to European markets, ushering in a period of unprecedented economic growth.

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  Joan Lady of Wales - Power &...

  Danna R. Messer

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  The history of women in medieval Wales before the English conquest of 1282 is one largely shrouded in mystery. This misfortune touches even the most well-known royal woman of the time, Joan of England (d. 1237), the wife of Llywelyn the Great of Gwynedd, illegitimate daughter of King John and half-sister to Henry III. With evidence of her hand in thwarting a full scale English invasion of Wales to a notorious scandal that ended with the public execution of her supposed lover by her husband and her own imprisonment, Joan's is a known, but little-told or understood story defined by family turmoil, divided loyalties and political intrigue. 
   
   
   
  From the time her hand was promised in marriage as the result of the first Welsh-English alliance in 1201 to the end of her life, Joan's place in the political wranglings between England and the Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd was a fundamental one. This first-ever account of Siwan, as she was known to the Welsh, interweaves the details of her life and relationships with a gendered re-assessment of Anglo-Welsh politics by highlighting her involvement in affairs, discussing events in which she may well have been involved but have gone unrecorded and her overall deployment of royal female agency.

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  Science History And A Little...

  Monique Rose

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  Helen says, “I’m certain that you’ve already heard about the estate that I have.” 
  	It’s no secret that Helen’s rich. Like, the kind of rich that vacations in Aspen, always has a silver, gold, and platinum card on hand, and yes, has a super gorgeous estate house out in the woods. The kind of place that people would kill to have for themselves. 
  	It’s even got a hot tub. 
  	Tara nods. 
  	“In my previous arrangement, I allowed Trisha, your predecessor, use of the estate house whenever she wanted. And in return, she gave me relief.”

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  Am I Aware of the Process of...

  Jiddu Krishnamurti

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  Am I aware of the process of thinking? 18 August 1965.Can I see that thought is destructive, except where it is essential? Why is it that we don't see something immediately? Do you know when you are thinking? Is the thing that we call thinking thinking at all? Do you think from the background noise when a problem arises? When the mind becomes totally aware of the background, is there thinking when a problem arises? What happens when I am aware of this hum, this noise incessantly going on? Is the background noise different from the observer? How am I to live an everyday life with complete silence?

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  The Clark Kent Chronicles - A...

  PF Hutchins

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  Pamela takes readers on a heart-wrenching and hilarious road trip from toddler to adulthood with Clark Kent and his family, sharing their collective wisdom and empathy along the way. 
  Are you one of "those" parents? If so, pour a cup of coffee, grab a tissue, and stay for a while. You're in the company of a good friend. 
  A Mother's Tale Of Life With Her ADHD And Asperger's Son 
  They’re the parents who other people secretly believe must be doing a crappy job, the ones whose children don lacrosse gloves to weed the flowerbed, won’t turn in their homework, and throw age-inappropriate tantrums in public. They’re the parents one frayed nerve short of a breakdown as they scrub off the giant perceived “L” for Loser from their foreheads, turning for help to every source they can think of, because their kids just don’t respond like other kids, because their kids aren’t like other kids. The very brains of their children are wired differently, and the disciplines, motivators, and strategies that are supposed to work on them, according to conventional wisdom, don’t. 
  These are the parents of children on the ADHD Spectrum, and most of them have used up their Phone a Friend Lifeline and just want a little understanding and the hope of shared knowledge from someone else who has survived a life like theirs. They are parents like Pamela Fagan Hutchins, whose son, dubbed “Clark Kent the WonderKid,” has ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome. 
  Pamela takes readers on a heart-wrenching and hilarious road trip from toddler to adulthood with Clark Kent and his family, sharing their collective wisdom and empathy along the way. 
  *** "Clark Kent and his Momma are my kind of heroes." 
  "Survivor's guide for parents like me." 
  "Great read." 
  "I now know I am not alone." 
  "Sweet, funny, and endearing." 
  *** See why Hutchins is called an "up-and-coming powerhouse writer" and "the Erma Bombeck of her generation."

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