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  They Called Us River Rats - The...

  Macon Fry

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  They Called Us River Rats: The Last Batture Settlement of New Orleans is the previously untold story of perhaps the oldest outsider settlement in America, an invisible community on the annually flooded shores of the Mississippi River. This community exists in the place between the normal high and low water line of the Mississippi River, a zone known in Louisiana as the batture. 
   
   
   
  Until now the stories of this way of life have existed only in the memories of those who have lived here. They Called Us River Rats also explores the troubled relationship between people inside the levees, the often-reviled batture folks, and the river itself. It traces the struggle between batture folks and city authorities, the commercial interests that claimed the river, and Louisiana's most powerful politicians. 
   
   
   
  Today Fry is among the senior generation of "River Rats" living in a vestigial colony of twelve "camps" on New Orleans's river batture, a fragment of a settlement that once stretched nearly six miles and numbered hundreds of homes. It is the last riparian settlement on the Lower Mississippi and a contrarian, independent life outside urban zoning, planning, and flood protection. This book is for everyone who ever felt the pull of the Mississippi River or saw its towering levees and wondered who could live on the other side.

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  Aztec Mythology - Gods Warriors...

  Matthew Fillard

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  The Aztec Empire, one of the most powerful and complex civilizations of Mesoamerica, was not only remarkable for its military conquests and grand architecture but also for its deeply spiritual and mythological worldview. At the heart of Aztec society was a profound belief in the gods and the sacredness of ritual, which governed everything from daily life to the empire's grandest ceremonies. Aztec mythology, rich with gods, cosmic battles, and creation stories, shaped the culture and practices of this ancient civilization. Understanding Aztec mythology is essential to understanding the values, actions, and worldview of the Aztec people, as it provided the framework within which they interpreted their world and their place within it. 
  Aztec myths are not just stories of gods and heroes; they are a reflection of the Aztec's relationship with the cosmos, nature, and each other. These myths explained the origins of the world, the cycles of life, and the creation of humanity, often with gods battling forces of chaos and death to establish order and balance. The gods were not distant, abstract figures; they were seen as active forces in the world, deeply involved in the lives of the people. To the Aztecs, the gods gave life and demanded nourishment in return. This divine reciprocity was central to the practice of sacrifice, both human and material, which played a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the cosmos and ensuring the favor of the gods.

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  Body Work - The Radical Power of...

  Melissa Febos

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  In this bold and exhilarating mix of memoir and master class, Melissa Febos tackles the emotional, psychological, and physical work of writing intimately while offering an utterly fresh examination of the storyteller's life and the questions which run through it. 
   
   
    
  How might we go about capturing on the page the relationships that have formed us? How do we write about our bodies, their desires and traumas? What does it mean for an author's way of writing, or living, to be dismissed as "navel-gazing"—or else hailed as "so brave, so raw"? And to whom, in the end, do our most intimate stories belong? 
   
   
    
  Drawing on her own path from aspiring writer to acclaimed author and writing professor—via addiction and recovery, sex work and academia—Melissa Febos has created a captivating guide to the writing life, and a brilliantly unusual exploration of subjectivity, privacy, and the power of divulgence. Candid and inspiring, Body Work will empower readers and writers alike, offering ideas—and occasional notes of caution—to anyone who has ever hoped to see themselves in a story.

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  Effective Communication - Learn...

  Frederick Lederman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Do you struggle to create real, deep relationships? 
  Discover the key to having genuine and lasting relationships with Effective Communication. 
  Life is full of relationships, from friends to colleagues and family, but how many of them are truly deep and satisfying? We often stop short due to a lack of understanding, prejudices, and judgment towards others. 
  But what we do know is that communication is a crucial aspect in any relationship. That's why I want you to know about the book, "Effective Communication." With it, you will learn how to develop crucial skills for creating genuine and lasting relationships. 
  You will learn to communicate with empathy, to be authentic, and to understand others, which will allow you to eliminate negative thoughts and open the door to deeper connections. Additionally, you will develop a greater understanding of your own thoughts and feelings, which will allow you to communicate more effectively with others. 
  No more superficial relationships. With this book, you will learn how to create real and lasting relationships and experience greater satisfaction in your daily interactions. You will learn to truly listen, understand, and communicate authentically and empathetically. 
    
  Don't miss the opportunity to transform your relationships forever.

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  A History of the Middle Ages -...

  Phyllis G. Jestice

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  This fascinating guide examines of one of the most important eras in history, the Middle Ages, spanning the breadth of the globe. 
  Often misconceived as a dark 'between-time' between the ancient and modern eras, the Middle Ages was in fact a period of radical transformation. Professor of Medieval History Phyllis G. Jestice gives a fascinating overview of this incredible period across the world, bringing to life the personalities, the technologies, the politics and the culture that defined this period in the development of the world we know today. 
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  The rise of ChristianityThe astounding advances in the sciences and the arts in the Islamic worldHow economic powerhouses developed in Africa and powerful states arose in the AmericasHow trade flourished throughout central Asia and China in the form of the Silk RoadsThe terrifying depredations of the Mongol invasionsThe crusades and other conflicts of Europe that marked a so-called era of 'chivalry'.

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  Stillborn - Grieving and...

  Stacey Wilmore

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  Losing a child before they take their first breath is an indescribable pain—one that lingers in the heart, reshaping the world as we know it. No parent expects to say goodbye before they say hello. Yet, for those who have experienced stillbirth, this heartbreaking reality becomes a defining moment, one that forever alters their journey through life. The silence of a delivery room, the emptiness of arms that were meant to cradle, and the dreams that vanish in an instant—these are the wounds that so many carry, often in solitude.  
    
  Grief after stillbirth is unique. It is a grief that comes with memories that were never made, with birthdays that will never be celebrated, and with a love so strong yet without a place to go. It is a pain that is often misunderstood, leaving parents feeling isolated in their sorrow. This book is a space for that grief—a place where your pain is acknowledged, your baby is remembered, and your heart is given permission to heal in its own time.  
    
  In the aftermath of loss, many parents struggle to find words for their emotions. The world around them often moves on too quickly, expecting them to heal at a pace that feels impossible. Friends and family may not always understand, unintentionally offering words that hurt more than they heal. Some parents are left feeling as though their baby’s existence is slipping away, as if their grief is something to be hidden or minimized. But your love for your child does not fade, and neither should their memory. 

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