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  Waiting for Aphrodite - Journeys...

  Sue Hubbell

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  "We humans are a minority of giants, stumbling around in the world of little things," Sue Hubbell writes in this marvelous book. Each of these little things "has a complicated and special way of getting on in the world, different from ours and different from one another's." 
    
  In Waiting for Aphrodite she explores the ways of sponges and sea urchins, horseshoe crabs and the sea mouse known as Aphrodite—as well as our ways. She takes us on a journey through the mysteries of time—geological, biological, and personal—as she writes of the evolution of life on this planet and the evolution of her own life: her childhood next to a Michigan graveyard; the three colleges where she "learned three things"; her twenty-five years keeping bees on a farm in the Ozarks; her move to a "strange little house" in a small Maine town, "the place I wanted to grow old in." And in the tide pools and ocean waters there she discovered a whole new world, the world of little things that inspired this book. 
    
  "In her new book, Hubbell becomes a Shakespeare of advocacy for some of the more ignored denizens of our complicated planet."—Newsday

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  Magnificent Women and their...

  Henrietta Heald

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  'Women have won their political independence. Now is the time for them to achieve their economic freedom too.'
  This was the great rallying cry of the pioneers who, in 1919, created the Women's Engineering Society. Spearheaded by Katharine and Rachel Parsons, a powerful mother and daughter duo, and Caroline Haslett, whose mission was to liberate women from domestic drudgery, it was the world's first professional organisation dedicated to women's rights. 
  Magnificent Women and their Revolutionary Machines tells the stories of the women at the heart of this group − from their success in fanning the flames of a social revolution to their significant achievements in engineering and technology. It centres on the parallel but contrasting lives of Rachel Parsons and Caroline Haslett − one born to privilege and riches whose life ended in dramatic tragedy; the other who rose from humble roots to become the leading professional woman of her age and mistress of the thrilling new power of the twentieth century: electricity.
  In this fascinating book, biographer Henrietta Heald also illuminates the era in which the society was founded. From the moment when women in Britain were allowed to vote for the first time, and to stand for Parliament, she charts the changing attitudes to women's rights both in society and in the workplace.

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  The Day One Executive - A...

  April Armstrong

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  How can ambitious professionals stand out as future executives?In The Day One Executive, strategic leadership advisor April Armstrong explains how long-term success requires getting results, building mutually beneficial relationships, and cultivating reserves of resilience. It empowers you to hit the ground running in all three of these areas starting on Day One.Early in her career, Armstrong discovered a huge gap between what is taught in school and what it takes to be a successful executive. This book aims to close that gap through insight, research, and stories from more than a dozen top executives who share secrets from the C-suite to help you know:1. Why it pays to move up early;2. How to spot—and seize—a potential “catapult moment,” which can rapidly accelerate your career; and3. Why you must go beyond the job description to custom create your role starting on Day One.Choosing to be an executive is a very specific form of leadership: the stakes, standards, and levels of success are higher. The Day One Executive shares the distinguishing attitudes and behaviors to get noticed and, once recognized, start enjoying better choices, increased financial autonomy and freedom, and greater influence and impact in your career.

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  Calming Zen Garden Sounds - 8D...

  Luna Brook

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  Step into your personal sanctuary with Calming Zen Garden Sounds, a tranquil 8D soundscape audiobook crafted to transport you into the serene world of a Zen garden. Using immersive 8D audio technology, delicate garden sounds—gentle flowing water, rustling bamboo, and soft white noise—circulate around your head when listening with headphones, creating a deeply relaxing, three-dimensional experience that nurtures mindfulness, emotional balance, and inner calm.
   
  Whether you’re seeking relief from stress, anxiety, sleepless nights, or mental clutter, this continuous sound environment helps quiet the mind, regulate your nervous system, and cultivate a profound sense of peace. 
   
  
   
  Key Features:
  
   
  Over 8 hours of continuous, uninterrupted Zen garden sounds enhanced with soft white noise for deep relaxation and restorative sleep
  
   
  Advanced 8D audio technology creates a spatial, immersive experience where sounds move around your head for heightened calm (listen with headphones for best experience)
  
   
  Natural white noise masks distractions from the outside world to improve sleep quality, enhance focus, and boost productivity
  
   
  Supports anxiety relief and stress reduction by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system and encouraging mindfulness
  
   
  Perfect companion for meditation, yoga, journaling, breathwork, or any grounding practice
  
   
  Creates a peaceful sleep environment to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up refreshed
  
   
  Ideal for blocking out environmental noise in offices, study areas, or during travel
   
  
  Press play, close your eyes, and let the sounds of the Zen garden restore your body, mind, and spirit

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  Kickstart Your UX Career - Get...

  Mike Newman

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  A note from the author 
  In 'Kickstart Your UX Career,' I’ve distilled the key lessons from my previous work, 'Sweet Spot UX,' to provide a concise and actionable guide for aspiring UX professionals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book offers the essential tools and insights to help you navigate the world of UX design with confidence when dealing with stakeholders.Originally written as a printed reference guide, this audiobook is also available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats. It’s perfect for on-the-go learning and an ideal supplement to keep by your side as you build your UX career.The Future of UX Design is Communication 
  In today's rapidly evolving landscape, AI is streamlining design processes, shifting the focus to what truly matters: communication. Effective communication and influencing stakeholders are key to overcoming challenges and succeeding in today's world of UX design.Practical Guide to Thriving 
  In just a couple of hours, you'll learn how to develop a communication style that resonates with stakeholders and coworkers, helping you build alignment and kickstart your career.Tools and Techniques 
  Discover the tools and techniques that will set you apart, from mastering the art of presenting to navigating difficult conversations. Key takeaways include:Communication techniques for interviewing for UX rolesConversation frameworks to help you run workshops and hold ad-hoc conversations with stakeholdersGuidance on navigating difficult conversations in UX and negotiating with decision-makers

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  Chemically Imbalanced - Everyday...

  Joseph E. Davis

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  Everyday suffering—those conditions or feelings brought on by trying circumstances that arise in everyone’s lives—is something that humans have grappled with for millennia. But the last decades have seen a drastic change in the way we approach it. In the past, a person going through a time of difficulty might keep a journal or see a therapist, but now the psychological has been replaced by the biological: instead of treating the heart, soul, and mind, we take a pill to treat the brain. 
   
  Chemically Imbalanced is a field report on how ordinary people dealing with common problems explain their suffering, how they’re increasingly turning to the thin and mechanistic language of the “body/brain,” and what these encounters might tell us. Drawing on interviews with people dealing with struggles such as underperformance in school or work, grief after the end of a relationship, or disappointment with how their life is unfolding, Joseph E. Davis reveals the profound revolution in consciousness that is underway. We now see suffering as an imbalance in the brain that needs to be fixed, usually through chemical means. This has rippled into our social and cultural conversations, and it has affected how we, as a society, imagine ourselves and envision what constitutes a good life. Davis warns that what we envision as a neurological revolution, in which suffering is a mechanistic problem, has troubling and entrapping consequences. And he makes the case that by turning away from an interpretive, meaning-making view of ourselves, we thwart our chances to enrich our souls and learn important truths about ourselves and the social conditions under which we live.

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