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  Women and Psychedelics -...

  Kathleen Harrison

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  This collection of short essays examines the place of women in the history of psychedelics. 
   
   
   
  While some of the subjects are pioneers in their own right, the authors in this collection go beyond merely adding women to the past in psychedelic history, exploring some of the significant ways that women have contributed to psychedelic knowledge. 
   
   
   
  Blending historical and anthropological approaches with a series of captivating interviews, this collection taps into women's networks around the world throughout the twentieth century. It reveals some of the sophisticated and creative ways women have influenced our understanding of psychedelics and how they will continue to protect these stories as we face our psychedelic future. Our collection intentionally moves beyond an American set of stories, teasing out networks in Latin America. This collection brings together authors from the Chacruna Institute and Chacruna Latinamérica to engage listeners in conversations that move across time and place throughout the Americas. It is the first of its kind to balance non-English contributions through translation of stories exploring different cultural contexts outside the United States, where women have contributed to this enduring history.

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  SŬbmarine-Ër - 30 Years of...

  Jerry Pait, Compiled by Robert...

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  An American submarine hero’s sometimes irreverent story of Cold War action on diesel and nuke submarines, how he tested their ballistic missiles, and salvaged the Space Shuttle Challenger. 
  “The book is like an old friend telling stories over dinner.” — Priscilla Bettis, Amazon Reader 
  Lieutenant Commander Jerry Pait's semi-autobiographical collection of sixty stories recounts his thirty years in and around the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet. Ranging from light-hearted to wrenching, all are poignant inside looks at naval operations rarely seen by outsiders. Topics include the real story behind the shuttle Challenger tragedy, risking his own life underwater, discovering a Soviet spy living across the street, surviving when a DELTA Rocket engine ignites, critical missions, and the everyday lives of men and women of the fleet. Dive into Sŭbmarine-ër for hijinks and breathtaking adventure with this poignant memoir by a true American hero.

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  Letters From Everest:...

  George Mallory

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  ‘An extraordinary treasure trove’ Andrew Marr 
  A unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains. 
  On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Mallory’s body was found below the ridge where he was last seen. In the 100 years since his disappearance, many words have been written about Mallory, but very little has ever been published of his own thoughts. 
  Letters from Everest is an eye opening set of personal letters from Mallory to his family, collected and published for the first time by his great-nephew. In the letters, Mallory is completely open about his life, his climbing and especially the three Everest Expeditions he was a part of – 1921, 1922 and the last in 1924. His writing is full of extraordinary insights – most of which have never been published in any form. They are a unique collection – an actual reflection, possibly the one and only, of the thoughts of a climbing legend who walked into history a century ago. 
  In this non-fiction biography, Mallory's letters reveal the raw and unfiltered thoughts of a man who dared to challenge nature. His experiences, his fears, his triumphs, all laid bare in this literary collection, make Letters from Everest a must-read for anyone fascinated by the world of mountaineering and exploration. 
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  HarperCollins 2024

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  The History of the Peloponnesian...

  Anonymous

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  The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides is a foundational work of historical and political writing, chronicling the 5th-century BCE conflict between Athens and Sparta. Renowned for its objectivity, analytical depth, and realism, Thucydides examines the causes, events, and consequences of the war, emphasizing human nature, power dynamics, and the fragility of democracy. He dissects pivotal moments like the Plague of Athens, the Sicilian Expedition, and the Melian Dialogue, revealing how fear, honor, and interest drive nations to war. A timeless exploration of politics, ethics, and the costs of imperial ambition.

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  Violence and Genocide in Kurdish...

  Eren Yıldırım Yetkin

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  Kurdische Erinnerungen an den Genozid an den Armeniern stellen die systematische Leugnung durch die türkischen Staatsstrukturen in Frage und eröffnen neue Möglichkeiten der Vergangenheitsbewältigung. Dieses Buch untersucht kurdische Biografien, insbesondere aus Van in der Türkei, und erforscht die Dynamik der miteinander verflochtenen Erinnerungsregime in Bezug auf die politische Gewalt an Armeniern und syrischen Christ*innen der osmanischen kaiserlichen Untertanen und an kurdischen Bürger*innen der Türkei. Diese Lebensgeschichten beleuchten die Komplexität des Erinnerns, einschließlich kollektiver und individueller Erinnerungsvorstellungen über Gewalt, Täterschaft und Opferrolle in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart.

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  Things Have Changed - What Every...

  David Magee

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  Today's world can be a daunting one for parents. Anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, loneliness, social media; the list goes on. Award-winning author, student wellbeing activist, and creator of The William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi, David Magee offers guidance on raising teens amid increasingly common challenges. Magee shares research-backed insights on how to: 
   
   
   
  ● Have conversations about mental health and drug and alcohol abuse 
   
   
   
  ● Empower your child to ask for help when they need it 
   
   
   
  ● Decide when and if treatment is needed 
   
   
   
  ● Encourage your child to invest in healthy relationships 
   
   
   
  ● Be intentional about social media use and interactions 
   
   
   
  Now, more than ever, parents and educators need better information about the challenges facing their children, what sorts of issues to expect and when, and the warning signs to look for. You'll find the guidance you need to feel prepared and tackle obstacles to your child's wellbeing in Things Have Changed.

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