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  Know Thyself - Catholic...

  Andrew Youngblood

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  Across the United States and around the world, there has been an ongoing resurgence in classical education, including among Catholics. The classical model, rooted in the ancient Socratic method, is flourishing, and classical Catholic schools continue to multiply and grow. But classical education also has its detractors. Some parents and teachers worry that it is impractical, outdated, or, worse, judgmental.       In Know Thyself, Andrew Youngblood, an educator with decades of experience in classical learning as both a student and teacher, introduces readers to this exciting education alternative and its intellectual and spiritual benefits. Youngblood defines the essence of classical Catholic education, explores its integrated and narrative approach to learning, and presents its transformative power and beauty.       Through brief vignettes, personal anecdotes from students and teachers, and examples from the classroom, Know Thyself makes a positive case for an education journey that teaches students to see themselves through God’s eyes—and to truly know themselves and who they are called to be. 

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  Scent - A Natural History of...

  Elise Vernon Pearlstine

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  A fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinator 
   
   
   
  Plants have long harnessed the chemical characteristics of aromatic compounds to shape the world around them. Frankincense resin from the genus Boswellia seals injured tissues and protects trees from invading pathogens. Jasmine produces a molecule called linalool that attracts pollinating moths with its flowery scent. Tobacco uses a similarly sweet-smelling compound called benzyl acetone to attract pollinators. Only recently in the evolutionary history of plants, however, have humans learned to co-opt their fragrances to seduce, heal, protect, and alter moods themselves. 
   
   
    
  In this wide-ranging and accessible new book, biologist-turned-perfumer Elise Vernon Pearlstine turns our human-centered perception of fragrance on its head and investigates plants' evolutionary reasons for creating aromatic molecules. Delving into themes of spirituality, wealth, power, addiction, royalty, fantasy, and more, Pearlstine uncovers the natural history of aromatic substances and their intersection with human culture and civilization.

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  Uncle Tom's Cabin Volume 2

  Harriet Beecher Stowe

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  In Uncle Tom’s Cabin Volume 2, Harriet Beecher Stowe deepens the exploration of slavery’s brutal realities. Uncle Tom, sold to the cruel Legree, endures unimaginable hardship while clinging to his faith and kindness. Meanwhile, Eliza and George Harris continue their perilous journey to Canada, facing dangers but finding allies in their fight for freedom. Through parallel stories of suffering and resilience, Stowe highlights the moral cost of slavery. As characters confront cruelty and compassion, the novel builds toward a powerful crescendo, emphasizing themes of redemption, hope, and the unbreakable spirit of those who resist oppression.

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  Kharku Sangharash Di Sakhi 2 :...

  Daljit Singh

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  Kharku Sangharsh Di Sakhi 2: Sadhan, Sabbab, Sidak Ate Shahadat is second part of book penned by Bhai Daljit Singh. This is one of the bestselling and most read Punjabi/Sikh book of 2023. Author Bhai Daljit Singh has penned Sakhis of the Sikh movement of 1980s-1990s. 
  This book is the second volume in the series titled "Khadku Sangharsh Di Sakhi" (Tales of the Militant Struggle). In this book, the author, who was a part of the Sikh militant struggle of the late decades of the 20th century, presents the truth of that struggle in a unique style. It provides authentic accounts about the spirit of martyrdom, the actions and ethics of the fighters, their sacrifices, patience, unwavering faith, pure love, the intensity of the battles, and the lesser-known or unsung martyrs. These truthful narratives have the potential to deepen the reader's perspective on this struggle. 
  You can order it from Sikh Siyasat and get it delivered anywhere in the world.

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  Other Kingdom An - Departing the...

  Peter Block, John McKnight,...

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  Our seduction into beliefs in competition, scarcity, and acquisition are producing too many casualties. We need to depart a kingdom that creates isolation, polarized debate, an exhausted planet, and violence that comes with the will to empire. The abbreviation of this empire is called a consumer culture. 
   
   
   
  We think the free-market ideology that surrounds us is true and inevitable and represents progress. We are called to better adapt, be more agile, more lean, more schooled, more, more, more. Give it up. There is no such thing as customer satisfaction. 
   
   
   
  We need a new narrative. An Other Kingdom takes us out of a culture of addictive consumption into a place where life is ours to create together. This way depends upon a neighborly covenant—an agreement that we together, will better raise our children, be healthy, be connected, be safe, and provide a livelihood. 
   
   
   
  The authors invite you on a journey of departure from our consumer market culture. Discover an alternative set of beliefs that have the capacity to evoke a culture where poverty, violence, and shrinking well-being are not inevitable. An Other Kingdom outlines this journey to construct a future outside the systems world of solutions.

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  Borderline Personality Disorder:...

  ROWENA LARSON

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  Don’t Start Dating Again Until You Hear This Surprising Truth About Borderline Personality Disorder 
  If you have trouble controlling your emotions, impulsively buy things, turn to alcohol and drugs to make yourself feel better, or constantly bombard yourself with thoughts of hurting yourself, know that you’re not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, close to 2.58 million adults suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and many more cases often go undiagnosed. 
  You might think there’s nothing you can do about BPD, that you’re stuck riding this emotional roller coaster for the rest of your life. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Once you understand the truth about BPD and why you feel the way you do, you can start to completely change the way you think about yourself and others, so you never have to hit rock bottom again. 
  In ‘Borderline Personality Disorder,’ you’ll discover:Why you don’t need medication to treat BPD — use this type of treatment instead.9 effective tactics for coping with silent BPD.8 simple techniques for improving the way you communicate with loved ones when your emotions are running high.4 major mistakes to avoid when interacting with a friend or relative who has BPD — and what actions you should take instead to ease the situation.The 4 types of borderline personality disorders and how they differ from one another.9 common criteria for diagnosing BPD — Do any of these signs describe you? 
  With ‘Borderline Personality Disorder,’ you’ll gain a fuller understanding of your identity and what you can do to overcome your inner conflicts. 
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