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  Great and Horrible News: Murder...

  Blessin Adams

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  ‘Grimly fascinating … engrossing’ Daily Mail  
  NINE HISTORIC CRIMES. ONE FAMILIAR OBSESSION. 
  In early modern England, murder truly was most foul. Trials were gossipy events packed to the rafters with noisome spectators. Executions were public proceedings which promised not only gore, but desperate confessions and the grandest, most righteous human drama. Bookshops saw grisly stories of crime and death sell like hot cakes. 
  This history unfolds the true stories of murder, criminal investigation, early forensic techniques, high court trials and so much more. 
  In thrilling narrative, we follow a fugitive killer through the streets of London, citizen detectives clamouring to help officials close the net. We untangle the mystery of a suspected staged suicide through the newly emerging science of forensic pathology. We see a mother trying to clear her dead daughter’s name while other women faced the accusations – sometimes true and sometimes not – of murdering their own children. 
  These stories are pieced together from original research using coroner’s inquests, court records, parish archives, letters, diaries and the cheap street pamphlets that proliferated to satisfy a voracious public. 
  These intensely personal stories portray the lives of real people as they confronted the extraordinary crises of murder, infanticide, miscarriage and suicide. Many historical laws and attitudes concerning death and murder may strike us as exceptionally cruel, and yet many still remind us that some things never change: we are still fascinated by narratives of murder and true crime, murder trials today continue to be grand public spectacles, female killers are frequently cast as aberrant objects of public hatred and sexual desire, and suicide remains a sin within many religious organisations and was a crime in England until the 1960s. 
  Great and Horrible News! explores the strange history of death and murder in early modern England, yet the stories within may appear shockingly familiar. 
  Great and Horrible News by Blessin Adams is a riveting biography of the most notorious criminals of the Stuart and Elizabethan eras. This latest bestseller offers a new perspective on the period from 1485-1603, making it a top choice for those interested in European history. 
  For fans of Alison Weir (Queens of the Conquest), Lucy Worsley (Jane Austen at Home), Michelle Morgan (The Book of Hope), Kate Summerscale (The Peepshow), and David Wilson (My Life with Murderers). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Uprooting shame & guilt audio...

  Shining Mind

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  Do you carry burdens of shame and guilt that weigh you down? These heavy emotions can hold you back from living your life to the fullest, creating a cycle of self-doubt and negativity. Shame and guilt can weigh heavily on the soul, holding us back from living fully and authentically.  
  The burden of past mistakes and societal expectations can lead to a constant cycle of self-blame and emotional distress. You deserve to live a life free from the shackles of shame and guilt. If you are tired of carrying the heavy load of shame and guilt and yearn for freedom and emotional healing, our ”Uprooting Shame & Guilt Audio Meditation Coaching Course" can be your guide. 
   In this audiobook, we will: Acknowledge and honor your feelings of shame and guilt, creating space for healing and growth Release emotional baggage and let go of the weight of shame and guilt that burdens youFevelop a kind and gentle relationship with yourself Embrace self-acceptance and recognize your inherent worth and value build emotional resilience to face life's challenges, knowing that you are enough just as you are  
  Embark on a transformative journey towards freedom from shame and guilt with our "Uprooting Shame & Guilt Audio Meditation Coaching Course." Discover the power of self-compassion and self-acceptance, and reclaim your innate worth and dignity. It's time to let go of the past and embrace a future filled with love, joy, and authenticity.

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  Ending Isolation - The Case...

  Christopher William Blackwell,...

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  The injustice and cruelty of the US carceral system find their barbaric apogee in the practice of solitary confinement. Once deemed a form of torture by the US Supreme Court, "the hole" is still wrongly used as a solution to prison overcrowding and violence. But locking someone in a cell the size of a parking space for months or years causes profound psychological harm. For Christopher Blackwell, it was a harrowing ordeal that changed his life forever. Ending Isolation weaves Chris's vivid account with other stories from solitary, alongside insights from legal and medical experts. Through these narratives and undeniable research, the book makes a powerful case for abolishing this cruel and unusual punishment.

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  Demetrius - Sacker of Cities

  James Romm

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  A portrait of one of the ancient world’s first political celebrities, who veered from failure to success and back again 
   
  The life of Demetrius (337–283 BCE) serves as a through-line to the forty years following the death of Alexander (323–282 BCE), a time of unparalleled turbulence and instability in the ancient world. With no monarch able to take Alexander’s place, his empire fragmented into five pieces. 
   
  Capitalizing on good looks, youth, and sexual prowess, Demetrius sought to weld those pieces together and recover the dream of a single world-state, with a new Alexander—himself—at its head. He succeeded temporarily, but in crucial, colossal engagements—a massive invasion of Egypt, a siege of Rhodes that went on a full year, and the Battle of Ipsus—he came up just short. He ended his career in a rash invasion of Asia, and he became the target of a desperate manhunt only to be captured and destroyed by his own son-in-law.

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  Pathway to the Podium - How to...

  Howie Todoit

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  Embark on your American political journey with "Pathway to the Podium: How to Win a U.S. Election," your essential guide from aspiration to inauguration! Understand the U.S. political system, election types, and strategic insights. Learn to build a core team, craft a compelling political platform, navigate campaign finance, and master voter outreach, leveraging the power of social media. 
   
  Discover the importance of public speaking and debating skills, with dedicated chapters on impactful speeches, media interviews, and political debates. Post-election, analyze results and plan your future endeavors. Extra tips for triumphing in U.S. elections solidify your political career. Your pathway to the podium begins now—grab your copy today!

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  Getting Better Faster - A...

  Shannon Bennett, R. Lindsey...

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  This book provides a full guide to creating and running an intensive treatment program for youth with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 
   
   
   
  There is a rapidly growing interest in brief intensive treatment modalities in both clinical and research settings. Intensive treatment for OCD condenses evidence-based interventions into more patient contact hours per week than standard weekly therapy, and is widely supported as an efficient, effective, and desirable treatment option. Intensive treatment can be widely applicable to different patient groups, including those with more severe symptoms for whom weekly therapy is not sufficient, and those who have mild or moderate symptoms but do not have access to evidence-based treatments in their geographic region. Despite broad interest in developing concentrated treatment programs for OCD, practitioners face several challenges when trying to launch and maintain these programs. This book will provide a comprehensive guide covering the topics of import for clinicians, researchers, and administrators, across different types of institutions and care settings, who want to build an intensive treatment program into their clinical practice across different types of institutions and care settings.

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