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  Innocent - Confessions of a...

  B. Morrison

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  Growing up in a prosperous neighborhood, B. Morrison was taught that poverty was a product of laziness and public assistance programs only rewarded irresponsibility. However, when her marriage soured, she abruptly found herself an impoverished single mother. Disowned by her parents and facing destitution for herself and her two small sons, she was forced to accept the handout so disdained by her parents and their world: welfare. This dramatic memoir tells how one woman finds and grasps the lifeline that ultimately enables her to become independent. Innocent offers a powerful personal narrative on important social issues. Part coming-of-age story and part immersion in a different culture, this book puts a human face on poverty.

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  In Search of Madness - A...

  Brendan Kelly

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  Who is 'Mad'? Who is Not? And Who Decides?
  In this fascinating new exploration of mental illness, Professor Brendan Kelly examines 'madness' in history and how we have responded to it over the centuries.
  We travel from the psychiatric institutions of modern India to scientific studies of the brain in Victorian England. We discover the beginnings of formal asylum care and witness the experimental therapies of the cavernous psychiatric hospitals of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Ireland, England, Belgium, Italy, Germany and the United States.
  Covering lobotomy and the Nazis' Aktion T4 campaign, as well as Freud, psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioural therapy and neuroscience, In Search of Madness examines the shift in recent times from 'psychobabble' to 'neurobabble'.
  This is an all encompassing history of one of the most basic fears to haunt the human psyche – madness – and it concludes with a passionate manifesto for change: four proposals to make mental health services more effective, accessible and just.

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  The Importance of Not Being...

  Mark Kurlansky

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  An Ernest Hemingway Biography Like No Other 
   
  Discover Hemingway’s biography through the eyes of a fellow author and journalist. New York Timesbestselling author of Salt Mark Kurlansky turns his historical eye to the life of Ernest Hemingway. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, The Importance of Not Being Ernest shows the huge shadow Hemingway casts.  
   
  The perfect gift for writers. By a series of coincidences, Mark Kurlansky’s life has always been intertwined with Ernest Hemingway's legend, starting with being in Idaho the day of Hemingway’s death. The Importance of Not Being Ernest explores the intersections between Hemingway’s and  
  Kurlansky’s lives, resulting in creative accounts of two inspiring writing careers. Travel the world with Mark Kurlansky and Ernest Hemingway in this personal memoir, where Kurlansky details his ten years in Paris and his time as a journalist in Spain—both cities important to Hemingway’s adventurous life and prolific writing.  
   
  Key West, Havana, and Chicago. Get to know the extraordinary people he met there—those who had also fallen under the Hemingway spell, including a Vietnam veteran suffering from the same syndrome the author did, two winners of the Key West Hemingway look-alike contest, and the man in Idaho who took Hemingway hunting and fishing. 
   
  In this unique gift for writers, find: 
  • A memoir full of entertaining and illuminative stories 
  • Little-known historical facts about Hemingway’s life 
  • Anecdotes about those who suffer from what the Kurlansky calls “hemitis”

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  High on Life - How to Naturally...

  David JP Phillips

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  Neurochemicals affect just about everything in our bodies. David J. P. Phillips, an internationally acclaimed Swedish public speaker and coach, guides you through ways to harness the immense power of your mind and optimize your body's chemical factory by diving deep into six neurochemicals and how they can transform your life from within. 
   
   
   
  High on Life is a mood manual that will guide you through how to use these six key substances naturally produced by your body to create a unique recipe to transform your life. 
   
   
   
  If you're struggling to feel motivated or finding it hard to enjoy the small things in life, learning how to balance dopamine will help you feel more motivated. Dialing up your oxytocin will fill your cup up with compassion, generosity and a sense of connectedness with the world and people around you. 
   
   
   
  Feeling good but missing that extra nudge to challenge yourself a bit more? Cortisol produced in small doses can help you break out of your comfort zone—and get excited about it. Have a laugh, smile more, or sweat it out and get those endorphins flowing. 
   
   
   
  A mood manual that will transform how we think and feel, this book is for anyone who wants to feel high on life—naturally.

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  Screen Damage - The Dangers of...

  Michel Desmurget

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  All forms of recreational digital consumption—whether on smartphones, tablets, game consoles, or TVs—have skyrocketed in the younger generations. From the age of two, children in the West clock up more than 2.5 hours of screen time a day; by the time they reach thirteen, it's more than seven hours a day. Added up over the first eighteen years of life, this is the equivalent of almost thirty school years, or fifteen years of full-time employment. 
   
   
   
  Most media experts do not seem overly concerned about this situation: children are adaptable, they say, they are "digital natives," their brains have changed and screens make them smarter. But other specialists—including some pediatricians, psychiatrists, teachers, and speech therapists—dispute these claims, and many parents worry about the long-term consequences of their children's intensive exposure to screens. 
   
   
   
  Michel Desmurget, a leading neuroscientist, has carefully weighed up the scientific evidence concerning the impact of the digital activities of our children and adolescents, and his assessment does not make for happy listening: he shows that these activities have significant detrimental consequences in terms of the health, behavior, and intellectual abilities of young people, and strongly affect their academic outcomes.

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  Thrive Beyond: The Hidden Keys...

  Ronan Ashcroft

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  Thrive Beyond: The Hidden Keys to Meaning 
  Are you eager to enhance your personal growth and unlock the secrets to a more meaningful life? 
  Searching for a thorough guide that encompasses all the essential elements to achieve true fulfillment and purpose? 
  Look no further! 
  This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for enriching your understanding, applying valuable insights, and engaging in transformative exercises. With this guide, you are ready to embark on a journey towards success. 
  Updated for 2025. 
  Key features of this insightful audiobook: 
  - In-depth knowledge about discovering meaning in life 
  - Comprehensive explanations of personal growth concepts 
  - Effective strategies for cultivating a meaningful existence and navigating challenges 
  This guide stands out with its extensive coverage, which is imperative for your journey towards fulfillment. Concepts are explored with meticulous attention rather than merely brushed over. 
  Please note that this guide operates independently and is not affiliated with any official entities. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and accessible language, our audiobook ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to complex jargon and say hello to straightforward, accurate, and engaging content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your audiobook, and start your journey to unlocking your potential and discovering the meaning of life!

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