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  Winters in the World - A Journey...

  Eleanor Parker

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  Interweaving literature, history, and religion, an exquisite meditation on the turning of the seasons in medieval England. 
   
   
    
  Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring the festivals, customs, and traditions linked to the different seasons. Drawing on a wide variety of source material, including poetry, histories, and religious literature, Eleanor Parker investigates how Anglo-Saxons felt about the annual passing of the seasons and the profound relationship they saw between human life and the rhythms of nature. Many of the festivals celebrated in the United Kingdom today have their roots in the Anglo-Saxon period, and this book traces their surprising history while unearthing traditions now long forgotten. It celebrates some of the finest treasures of medieval literature and provides an imaginative connection to the Anglo-Saxon world.

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  Temper - Practicing Freedom in...

  Autumn Brown, Alexis Pauline Gumbs

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  Begin the journey to freedom, even when the way is uncertainFreedom isn’t a distant, political goal, but rather something we can practice right now, argues organizer, artist, and co-host of the podcast How to Survive the End of the World Autumn Brown. Drawing on the ancestral wisdom of Harriet Tubman and other fugitives, the lineage of Black Feminism, and the discipline of martial arts, Brown teaches us how to temper our bodies and spirits for this resilient practice of freedom—exactly where we are. In this urgent and soulful book, Autumn teaches us to:• Shift from a fugue state of trauma-induced dissociation to a fugitive state of alertness and agency to navigate the ever-changing world.• Stop the exhausting attempt to control your environment and start the practice of conditioning your body and spirit for the unknown.• Discover how your deepest sources of pain can connect you with ancestral wisdom and other discredited ways of knowing.• Experience how falling apart together during times of collapse can create a sense of life-saving connectedness.Autumn writes, “We ask ourselves, with every choice we make, how are we building capacity, fortitude, strength, intuition, and resilience that births a future freedom we could all live and thrive in?” Step onto the fugitive path and discover the truth: you were made for this crossing.

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  Women of Athens and Sparta The:...

  Charles River Editors

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  Any exploration of the lives of women in Classical Athens has to take into consideration the legal framework which governed such matters as marriage, inheritance and basic rights within society, as well as the woman, herself, within the oikos. However, as a starting point, the simple issues relating to the day to day lives of the women in this period provide an initial understanding of how all of these other factors played a part in the overall pattern of life for at least a Classical Athenian upper class woman. The lives of lower and middle class women, as well as those that did not fall into the defined social hierarchy, were markedly different from that of their aristocratic sisters in some respects. Underlying, however, for all women, was an attitude that sought to keep them apolitical, segregated and secluded as much as was practically possible. 
  Sparta will forever be known for its military prowess, but they had lives off the battlefield as well, and their way of life was also unique. For example, Spartan females were formally educated, which was a rarity among the city-states. Athenian girls were married at 14 to husbands they had never met, whereas Spartan girls married in their late teens or twenties. Athenian women were expected to stay indoors, be segregated from men, remain uneducated, and be silent, while Spartan women trained in athletics, exercised in public in scant clothing or none at all, owned property in their own names, and spoke their minds. By the 4th century B.C., according to Aristotle, they owned 40% of the land across the entire polis, and they were credited by foreign observers with influence over their husbands that no other Greek women possessed. All that can be said for sure is that Sparta had a society in which the female half of the citizen population occupied a position more nearly equal to that of men than anywhere else in the ancient Mediterranean world.

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  ASMR to Ease Insomnia: Fall...

  Whispering Voice

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  ASMR to Ease Insomnia: Fall Asleep Instantly is your solution to a peaceful, restful night when insomnia keeps you awake. Designed to gently guide you into a deep slumber, this audiobook combines the calming effects of ASMR with soothing whispers and sounds to quiet your mind and ease tension. Whether you're struggling with racing thoughts, stress, or simply can’t seem to fall asleep, this audiobook is here to help you unwind and drift off effortlessly. 
  As you listen, each soft whisper helps you release the anxiety and mental clutter that stand in the way of sleep. The relaxing sounds lull you into a deep state of relaxation, signaling your body that it’s time to rest. ASMR to Ease Insomnia is designed to clear your mind, reduce stress, and help you enter a tranquil state where sleep comes naturally and quickly. 
  Perfect for anyone dealing with insomnia or restless nights, this audiobook provides the tools you need to reset your sleep cycle. Just press play, close your eyes, and let the whispers guide you into a peaceful, restful night of sleep.

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  The Leadership Trilogy - Update...

  Anton Guinea

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  Out of your depth? Leading under pressure? 
  Need to put things in perspective? 
  This trilogy is for you. 
  Spend some time introspecting with leadership specialist Anton Guinea, and find your 'why'. You'll discover your leadership style and how to upgrade it, find ways to put things in perspective and cope when things go boom, and learn how to uplift your teams by learning to lead with courage, care and radical candour.

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  This Is Depression - A...

  Dr. Diane McIntosh

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  Depression sucks. It's a debilitating illness that affects the mind and the body—and chances are that you or someone you love will battle depression at some point in your lifetime. This Is Depression is your guide through the darkness. 
   
   
   
  Psychiatrist Dr. Diane McIntosh provides all the information you need to understand and combat this serious and isolating disorder. Written in an accessible format with compassion and humor, Dr. McIntosh takes an evidence-based approach as she outlines the causes, impact, and treatment of depression and along the way provides encouragement that it can be overcome. 
   
   
   
  This Is Depression reveals: 
   
   
   
  ● how life experience, genetics, and hormones factor into depression, and explores the common overlap between depression and other mental and physical illnesses 
   
   
   
  ● how all areas of life can be impacted by depression 
   
   
   
  ● essential tools to support you in your recovery or your loved one on their journey. 
   
   
   
  Depression can be a lonely, debilitating illness, but sufferers are not alone, and there is always a path forward. This book is the first step on that path.

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