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  Abolitionist's Handbook An - 12...

  Patrisse Cullors

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  The audiobook features an introduction written and read by Prentis Hemphill as well as an exclusive bonus conversation with the author and adrienne maree brown.In AN ABOLITIONIST’S HANDBOOK, Cullors charts a framework for how everyday activists can effectively fight for an abolitionist present and future. Filled with relatable pedagogy on the history of abolition, a reimagining of what reparations look like for Black lives and real-life anecdotes from Cullors AN ABOLITIONIST’S HANDBOOK offers a bold, innovative, and humanistic approach to how to be a modern-day abolitionist. Cullors asks us to lead with love, fierce compassion, and precision.In AN ABOLITIONIST’S HANDBOOK readers will learn how to:- have courageous conversations- move away from reaction and towards response- take care of oneself while fighting for others- turn inter-community conflict into a transformative action - expand one’s imagination, think creatively, and find the courage to experiment- make justice joyful- practice active forgiveness- make space for difficult feelings and honor mental health- practice non-harm and cultivate compassion- organize local and national governments to work towards abolition - move away from cancel culture AN ABOLITIONIST’S HANDBOOK is for those who are looking to reimagine a world where communities are treated with dignity, care and respect. It gives us permission to move away from cancel culture and into visioning change and healing."Ariel Blake uses a bold voice to narrate this thought-provoking audiobook." --AudioFile

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  Saint Gregory the Great: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  “No one does more harm in the Church than he who has the title or rank of holiness and acts perversely.”-St. Gregory the Great 
  	The pope, the bishop of Rome, claims spiritual authority over more than a billion Catholics worldwide. He also exercises temporal authority over a tiny enclave of Rome consisting of the Vatican Palace, Saint Peter’s Basilica, and 44 hectares with the ancient Leonine Walls. As Sovereign of the Vatican City States, he has around 1,000 subjects, mostly clerics.  
  	While those facts are widely known, many are not familiar with the fact that before the reunification of Italy in the late 19th century, the popes were rulers not only of the city of Rome but of much of central Italy for over a thousand years. The Papal States, as they are usually referred to, were formally gifted to the Church by the Frankish King Pepin III (r.751-768) in 756, but the origins of the Papal States can be traced back over 150 years earlier. One of the most prominent figures in the foundation of the Papal States was Pope Gregory I, who led the Roman Church and the city of Rome from 590-604. During his time, Rome enjoyed the prominence in Italy it once had before being sacked in the late 5th century, and Pope Gregory I helped ensure that the Eternal City would shape the destiny of Western Europe, not the Byzantine capital of Constantinople. 

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  Ayam Buah Keluak and the Art of...

  Josephine Chia

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  Your creativity is your gift to the world. 
   
  Award-winning author Josephine Chia illustrates this in Ayam Buah Keluak and the Art of Writing, an account of her own emotional journey of becoming a writer. She believes that creativity is a portal to our inner strengths and talents, and can help us delve deeper into more meaningful experiences. 
   
  Josephine shares the parallels between two of the things she loves most—cooking and writing. As a craft and art, each goes through similar processes of creation. Being a Peranakan, she shares her culture’s quintessential recipe, Ayam Buah Keluak, as a metaphor for her philosophy. 
   
  In this heartbreaking memoir, Josephine bares her soul so that others who are experiencing what she had gone through, will take steps to uplift, and even save, themselves. This book is her gift to them. 
   
  An inspiring read for anyone looking to delve deeper into living fully and creatively.

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  Ghostwriter

  Meredith Carson

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  The circumstances surrounding the bizarre photograph initially inspiring Meredith Carson to ghostwrite Jack Wagoner’s horrifying account are now included in this audiobook and remain unexplained. When Meredith Carson accepted the task of ghostwriting the frightening narrative you are about to hear, she had no idea how that decision would affect her. Miss Carson shared with other members of the World Codex Staff that, at times, while transcribing Jack Wagoner’s spellbinding story, she felt like Agent Starling from THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. Meredith Carson’s unnerving experience documenting Wagoner’s struggle for survival in the Klamath Mountains and the subsequent events is astonishing.

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  The Conduct of Life

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  Life does not unfold by design. It moves, shifts, adapts—sometimes in harmony, often in chaos. What, then, is the right way to live? With his signature clarity and quiet defiance, Ralph Waldo Emerson steps beyond theory into the pulse of everyday existence. He does not prescribe rigid formulas but instead offers something sharper: a way of seeing.
  Here, work is not mere labor but an act of self-realization. Power is not control but a force that shapes character. Fate is not an iron law but a current to navigate. Love, culture, beauty, behavior—each finds its place, not as abstract ideals but as forces in motion. Emerson does not soften reality; he meets it head-on, stripping away illusions, demanding engagement.
  There are no final answers, only the insistence that life must be lived with both strength and openness. This is not a manual for comfort but for those who seek meaning beyond convention, who recognize that the path is not given—it is made.
  In The Conduct of Life, Emerson's exploration unfolds across these essays, each a facet of life's ever-changing design:
  I. Fate
  II. Power
  III. Wealth
  IV. Culture
  V. Behavior
  VI. Worship
  VII. Considerations by the Way
  VIII. Beauty
  IX. Illusions

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  Celtic Mythology - Dive into...

  Leo Campbell

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  Enter the enchanting realm of Celtic mythology, where ancient sagas, legends, and battles weave a tapestry of wonder and intrigue. 
  From the haunting melodies of Dagda's harp to the misty rolling hills and rugged mountains where myths come alive, Celtic mythology has stirred the imagination of poets, authors, and songwriters across generations. 
  In a world that seeks to unravel the mysteries of the past, understanding Celtic mythology is paramount to preserving the rich tapestry of our cultural heritage. Through tales of gods and goddesses, mythical creatures, and epic sagas of love and betrayal, we uncover the essence of our collective identity. 
  This audiobook is your gateway to a realm where: 
  Celtic Beliefs, Ways of Worship, and Rituals paint a vivid picture of ancient traditions 
  Mysterious Tombs and Sacred Sites align with the stars, echoing the mysteries of the cosmos 
  Nature and its Sacred Creatures shape the very fabric of Celtic culture and spirituality 
  The Legendary Origins of Merlin the Magician and other iconic figures come to life 
  Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Brittany, Manx, and Celtic Myths and Legends intertwine in a rich tapestry of lore 
  Llefelys and Lludd beckon with tales of dragons, demons, and wizardry 
  The Druids reveal the sacred art of healing through herbs and ancient wisdom 
  Celtic Mythology inspires modern tales in movies like Star Wars and Harry Potter 
  Unlock the secrets of a world where adventure, heroism, romance, and magic converge. Your journey into Celtic mythology begins here, where every page is a portal to another realm, waiting to be explored. 
  Answer the call of Celtic mythology and embark on an odyssey of discovery with this captivating audiobook.

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