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  Tuscany's Noble Treasures -...

  Paula Clifford

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  In the Middle Ages, the region of Tuscany and its surrounding area was, for around 150 years, home to a surprising number of holy women, from the birth of Margaret of Cortona in 1247 to the death of Catherine of Siena in 1380, with the fourteenth century seeing the greatest of them. While Catherine of Siena has received worldwide recognition, women like Agnes of Montepulciano and Angela of Foligno have received little attention outside their homeland. Yet they and others are important figures in what is a largely unrecognised movement of Tuscan mystics. Their individual stories are enhanced by the efforts of artists and writers which all help to create a recognisable type of religious woman.
  
  
   
  This study looks first at the underlying influences on Tuscan mysticism, from the legend of St Katherine of Alexandria through to the celebration of women in the secular literature of the High Middle Ages and the effect of the emerging monastic orders. It examines the life and work of Tuscan holy women and focuses in particular on how they were perceived in their largely patriarchal contexts and by the artists, biographers and "men of God" who brought their own cultural assumptions to bear on the telling of their story. In consequence, the power that stemmed from their godly lives was to varying degrees undermined by some of the people closest to them and eroded by the church itself.
  
   
  This story of women alternately constrained and encouraged by their social contexts is one of individual struggles and collective achievement. Although the movement in Italy began to fade away after the death of Catherine of Siena, the mystic tradition would live on in other parts of Europe, where the experiences of holy women such as Margery Kempe or, later, Teresa of Ávila will have much in common with their Tuscan predecessors.

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  Transform Your Brain Everyday

  Jared Brenner

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  Transform Your Brain Everyday: Harness the Power of Your Brain for Optimal Health and PerformanceYour brain is the control center for your body, responsible for everything from processing sensory information to regulating emotions and facilitating movement. It's a complex organ made up of billions of nerve cells, or neurons, that communicate with each other through electrical and chemical signals.This audiobook is designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of your brain and provide practical tips for improving your brain health. Throughout the chapters, we'll explore topics such as brain nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, and cognitive behavioral therapy, among others. By the end of this audiobook, you'll have a greater appreciation for the incredible capabilities of your brain and the many ways you can optimize its functioning for everyday wellness and happiness.This audiobook will cover the following topics:- Brain Nutrition- Exercise and the Brain- Mindfulness Meditation- Sleep and Brain Health- Neuroplasticity- Building Resilience- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Music and the Brain- Social Connection - Managing Stress- Brain GamesTo learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  Darko

  Kenny G Down

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  The girl’s birth was a gift from God……and her life might change the world.Will King Dylan be able to help her survive New Orleans? In a poor neighborhood rife with drugs, gangs, and crime, two children set out to make a difference. King loves the little girl from the moment he sees her. He knows she’s special and knows what he must do - become a father, brother, provider, protector, student, companion, and friend. As Johanee grows into a teenager and people are drawn to her. She starts the Sacred Heart movement. Not everyone wants change and they’re willing to do anything to stop her.Author Kenny G. Down, became a spiritual leader after fighting his own demons in recovery. His enlightened purpose – ‘to help us find solutions tothe problems in our lives through the application of spiritual principles and how these have practical application in today’s social justice movements.’This is the parable you need. You’ll love this New Thought Prophecy story, because if there ever was a time when our world needed healing, this is the moment.Get it now.

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  The Theory of Money and Credit

  Ludwig Von Mises

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  "The Theory of Money and Credit" is a seminal work written by Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises, first published in 1912. The book is considered a cornerstone in the Austrian School of Economics and provides a comprehensive analysis of the nature, functions, and economic implications of money and credit. In "The Theory of Money and Credit," Ludwig von Mises explores the fundamental principles that govern the role of money and credit in economic systems. He delves into the origins of money, the nature of credit, and the impact of monetary policy on economic stability. Mises emphasizes the subjective theory of value and the importance of individual choices in shaping economic phenomena. The book also discusses the business cycle theory, highlighting the role of credit expansion in causing economic booms and subsequent contractions.

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  Containing Big Tech - How to...

  Tom Kemp

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  The path forward to rein in online surveillance, AI, and tech monopoliesTechnology is a gift and a curse. The five Big Tech companies—Meta, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google—have built innovative products that improve many aspects of our lives. But their intrusiveness and our dependence on them have created pressing threats to our civil rights, economy, and democracy.Coming from an extensive background building Silicon Valley–based tech startups, Tom Kemp eloquently and precisely weaves together the threats posed by Big Tech:• the overcollection and weaponization of our most sensitive data• the problematic ways Big Tech uses AI to process and act upon our data• the stifling of competition and entrepreneurship due to Big Tech’s dominant market positionThis richly detailed book exposes the consequences of Big Tech’s digital surveillance, exploitative use of AI, and monopolistic and anticompetitive practices. It offers actionable solutions to these problems and a clear path forward for individuals and policymakers to advocate for change. By containing the excesses of Big Tech, we will ensure our civil rights are respected and preserved, our economy is competitive, and our democracy is protected.

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  Just Following Orders -...

  Emilie A. Caspar

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  How can obedience and carrying out orders lead to horrific acts such as the Holocaust or the genocides in Rwanda, Cambodia, or Bosnia? For the most part, it is a mystery why obeying instructions from an authority can convince people to kill other human beings, sometimes without hesitation and with incredible cruelty. Combining social and cognitive neuroscience with real-life accounts from genocide perpetrators, this book sheds light on the process through which obedience influences cognition and behavior. Emilie Caspar, a leading expert in the field, translates this neuroscientific approach into a clear, uncomplicated explanation, even for those with no background in psychology or neuroscience. By better understanding humanity's propensity for direct orders to short-circuit our own independent decision-making, we can edge closer to effective prevention processes.

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