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  Black Gods of the Asphalt -...

  Onaje X. O. Woodbine

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  J-Rod moves like a small tank on the court, his face mean, staring down his opponents. "I play just like my father," he says. "Before my father died, he was a problem on the court. I'm a problem." Playing basketball for him fuses past and present, conjuring his father's memory into a force that opponents can feel in each bone-snapping drive to the basket.On the street, every ballplayer has a story. Onaje X. O. Woodbine, a former streetball player who became an all-star Ivy Leaguer, brings the sights and sounds, hopes and dreams of street basketball to life. He shows that big games have a trickster figure and a master of black talk whose commentary interprets the game for audiences. The beats of hip-hop and reggae make up the soundtrack, and the ballplayers are half-men, half-heroes, defying the ghetto's limitations with their flights to the basket.Basketball is popular among young black American men but not because, as many claim, they are "pushed by poverty" or "pulled" by white institutions to play it. Black men choose to participate in basketball because of the transcendent experience of the game. Through interviews with and observations of urban basketball players, Onaje X. O. Woodbine composes a rare portrait of a passionate, committed, and resilient group of athletes who use the court to mine what urban life cannot corrupt. If people turn to religion to reimagine their place in the world, then black streetball players are indeed the hierophants of the asphalt.

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  Bed Time Stories for Adults

  Ryan Martinez

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  3 Books in 1Bedtime stories aren’t just for kids anymore…Do you find that you struggle to sleep, no matter how hard you try to cope with it? Are you always exhausted even though you know that you shouldn’t be? If you find that bedtime is impossible for you to cope with, then this book is for you!If you’re ready to start sleeping better, then you are in the right spot. This book may be able to help you relax enough to fall asleep! As you read, you can expect to see:Book 1:An adventure in which Sophie builds herself a new garden in her yardA day trip to go fishing with Sophie’s boyfriendA horse and carriage date through a beautiful Christmas townA scuba diving adventure vacation on a cruiseGirls’ night out to celebrate Sophie’s friend’s new house purchaseA day of errands in which Sophie has to force herself to just take care of business and do what needs to be doneA trip by horseback into the mountainsTwo guided meditations to help you fall asleep with easeBook 2:Sophie and her friends spend a day at the beach, enjoying each other’s presences and the sun as they sit back and relaxSophie spends a day at a beautiful wedding celebrating the love and commitment of one of her dearest friend on an islandSophie meets someone new, who becomes someone that she may enjoy far more than she expectedSophie, her new friend, and two of her old friends, all head on a wonderful road trip togetherSophie and her friends set up a wonderful surprise party for a good friend of theirs to show her how much they all support and appreciate herSophie does something that scares her, going up the Space Needle in Seattle, despite her fear of heights—and realizes that doing things that scare her isn’t as bad as she thoughtA guided meditation in which you explore time and space, learning to distance yourself from the struggles of your daily lifeBook 3:An adventure in which Sophie and Bella go hiking and get lost in the mountains

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  Balkans The: A Captivating Guide...

  Captivating History

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  Did you know that the Balkans is home to some of the oldest cities in the world? 
  Many have heard the term “Balkans” tossed about but likely don’t know a whole lot about the region. The saga of the Balkans is profound yet incredibly complicated. Bordered by both the Balkan Mountains of southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea, this region holds a strong place in the history of Western civilization and is also a major crossroads of Eastern civilization as well. 
  The Balkans have been the stomping grounds of both Byzantine emperors and Ottoman sultans. And both Christianity and Islam call this place home. Sadly, it was this clash of culture and religion that would lead to much of the struggles in the history of the Balkans. 
  Similar fault lines of conflict occurred in more recent years, especially when the Balkans erupted in bloodshed in the 1990s. The Balkans had just thrown off the fetters of decades of communism to embrace an uncertain future, only to be haunted by terrible demons from its past. 
  This audiobook takes a look at both the ancient past of this important part of the world, as well as more recent events. 
  In this audiobook, you will learn about:The people who first called the Balkans home;The role and impact Alexander the Great had on the region;What life was like for the people of the Balkans during the Roman and Byzantine Empires;What changes did the Ottoman administration bring to the Balkans;The interesting roles the Balkans played during the two world wars;How communism penetrated into the Balkans and its influence today;What the Balkan states have been up to in more recent years;And much more! 
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  Treating Stress with...

  Linda Burlan Sørensen

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  STRESS HAS BECOME A FACT OF LIFE for far too many people today. Until now, the treatment of stress has mostly focused on behavioral changes, combined with talking about and noticing every thought, feeling, and sensation. But according to the metacognitive approach, this excessive focus on the self is what actually creates the problem. Worrying and ruminating are not simply a symptom of stress, but the causes of stress, preventing stress sufferers from fostering real change. Real change can only occur when the metacognitive management systems underlying behaviour are addressed by focusing not on what, but on how stress sufferers respond to their thinking. The thought is not important, but how they react to it, makes the difference. 
  This book comprises concrete examples of how a course of metacognitive therapy can be planned. The reader is invited into the therapy room to learn: how to apply the exercises of this method; what to remember during the therapy process; and which questions are important to ask the client. Metacognitive therapy is a part of the third wave of cognitive behavioural therapies and has shown promising results for clients with depression and anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. This approach can also be helpful for stress sufferers. First and foremost, the client should learn that their thoughts do not create the problem, but, on the contrary, their response to them does. By applying metacognitive principles, the therapist or practitioner can help the client improve their cognitive management system at the metacognitive level, so that they can choose new and more effective strategies. The client has to reduce their worrying and ruminating before taking action on their actual problem.

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  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...

  Emily Z. Miller

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  Live more positively with simple exercises based in cognitive behavioral therapy. 
  Not every mental health struggle involves a life-altering event or an official diagnosis, but that doesn’t mean it can’t take a toll on your life and happiness. This book shows you how to cultivate your sense of calm and confidence through the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. With expert advice, you’ll learn how to use CBT to bounce back from tough times―no matter how big or small. 
  You will discover:Why your actions, thoughts, and feelings are intertwinedThe real reasons you feel depressedHow to conquer panic attacks and worryHow to release regret and shame foreverHow to break free from intrusive thoughts and obsessive behaviorHow to supercharge your communication skills and build better relationships 
  And much, much more 
  Learn the skills to maintain your inner peace and emotional well-being every day with The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Mental Health.

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