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  The Lie Behind Follow Your Passion

  Owen Blackwood

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Is following your passion actually the worst career advice ever given? Owen Blackwood dissects the passion myth in this essential audiobook for anyone making career decisions or feeling lost professionally. Discover why most successful people developed passion through mastery rather than discovering it through soul-searching. Through case studies and research on career satisfaction, Blackwood reveals how the passion hypothesis misleads millions into poor choices and chronic dissatisfaction. Learn why introspection about what you love rarely predicts what will actually fulfill you long-term in the working world. This guide examines how passion culture benefits certain industries while leaving followers frustrated, broke, and confused. Understand the alternative approach of building rare and valuable skills that create career capital and genuine engagement. Blackwood provides practical frameworks for making career decisions based on evidence rather than feelings that change constantly. Whether you are choosing a career path, considering a major change, or wondering why dream jobs disappoint, this audiobook offers clarity. Stop waiting to discover your calling and start building capabilities that generate both income and satisfaction. Perfect for pragmatic individuals tired of vague advice about pursuing dreams and ready for strategic thinking about creating meaningful work regardless of initial passion.

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  Witches & Shamans (From Voodoo...

  Ivy Holloway

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  Witchcraft...Magic...and an undeniable link in history and modern spiritual practices. 
  Humans are innately curious and yearn to unravel the mysteries of the universe that reason alone cannot explain. 
  Whether Voodoo, Candomblé, Hoodoo, Neo-Paganism, or Wicca, each has played a significant role in various cultures, helping humans comprehend life, love, pain, and spirituality. 
  A blend of different beliefs, witchcraft was heavily influenced by cultural and social factors that either encouraged or discouraged its practices—sometimes witches are good, sometimes bad, sometimes both... their intentions remain shrouded in mystery. 
  If you desire to learn more about them and the history of spiritual practices on the American continent from past to present, THIS is the book for you! 
  From reviews and descriptions of mystical rituals without judgment to a fascinating play-by-play of how we got to where we are today, this book has it all! 
  Inside Witches & Shamans (from Voodoo to Wicca): 
  ●      Uncover the enchanting origins of religious practices like Voodoo, Santeria, Wicca, and more! 
  ●      Unearth the true nature of magic and rituals within each unique spiritual practice. 
  ●      Discover how the arrival of European and African slaves shaped pre-colonial spirituality. 
  ●      Explore the profound impact of North and South American history on beliefs surrounding magic and witchcraft. 
  And much, much more! 
  Enrich your spiritual knowledge with a global view of how cultures connect to deeper and genuine expressions of mystical practices.  
  Grab a copy of Witches & Shamans (from Voodoo to Wicca) and embark on a spellbinding journey today!

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  Pala Empire - Guardians of...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Pala Empire emerged in the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent during the eighth century, marking the beginning of a powerful dynasty that would shape the cultural and political landscape of Bengal and Bihar for nearly four centuries. The empire was established in a period of political fragmentation and instability following the decline of the earlier Gupta Empire and the subsequent rule of smaller, competing kingdoms. This power vacuum set the stage for the rise of a strong and centralized authority under the leadership of Gopala, the first ruler of the Pala dynasty. 
  Gopala's ascent to power is believed to have been unique for the time, as he was reportedly chosen by local chieftains and influential figures through a process of election, rather than simply inheriting his position through lineage. This suggests that his leadership was recognized as a unifying force in a region that had suffered from prolonged disorder and internal conflicts. Once in power, Gopala took significant steps to stabilize his realm, laying the foundation for what would become one of the most enduring dynasties in Indian history. He consolidated his rule over Bengal and expanded his influence into neighboring territories, establishing control over strategic trade routes and fertile agricultural lands that contributed to the empire’s prosperity. 
  Gopala’s son, Dharmapala, proved to be an even more ambitious ruler. Under his leadership, the Pala Empire reached its zenith, with its influence stretching far beyond Bengal into northern and central India. Dharmapala was not only a military leader but also a great patron of Buddhism, playing a crucial role in the expansion of Buddhist institutions, including the famed Nalanda University. His military campaigns brought him into direct conflict with two of the other major powers of the time, the Gurjara-Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas.

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  The Pharaoh's Cities - Urban...

  Omar Khalil

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  The emergence of ancient Egyptian cities was a direct result of environmental, political, and cultural forces that converged around the Nile River. The geography of Egypt—with its fertile riverbanks and harsh surrounding deserts—encouraged people to settle in concentrated areas where water and arable land were accessible. These early settlements began as small agricultural communities but gradually expanded into organized urban centers. 
  The Nile River played an essential role in this transformation. It provided not only irrigation for crops but also a natural transportation route that linked various parts of the country. The regular flooding of the Nile deposited nutrient-rich silt onto the land, ensuring a reliable agricultural cycle. This dependable environment allowed food surpluses to develop, leading to population growth and the specialization of labor—both critical components for urbanization. 
  As Egypt became unified under strong rulers, cities took on new roles beyond agriculture. Administrative centers emerged to coordinate the collection of taxes, the management of resources, and the oversight of large-scale projects like irrigation canals and temple construction. Memphis, established as the first capital of a unified Egypt, became a powerful political and religious hub. Likewise, Thebes rose in prominence as a center of worship and royal authority, especially during the Middle and New Kingdoms.

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  Finding Your Voice - A Practical...

  ALIO Publishing Group, Dominick...

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  Based on a work originally written by practicing psychoanalyst Dominick A. Barbara (M.D., F.A.P.A.), and revised by ALIO Publishing. This book is presented from the viewpoint of a stutterer and successful therapist (note: the author himself stuttered until the age of 30). It begins with a brief discussion on the facts behind stuttering, the problems faced by stutterers, and the "Demosthenes complex". Finally, outlined are steps toward achieving a cure for stuttering. Techniques offered include tools for motivating oneself, developing a positive attitude, overcoming fear, and controlling the situation. This information may prove beneficial for speech clinicians, as well as clients, however the material is easily accessible to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, with or without additional resources or treatment. We all have a voice that deserves to be heard; if you're not satisfied with your public speaking skills, or struggle to articulate your words correctly, then order this audiobook today!

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  Embody - Feel Heal and Transform...

  Toni Bergins

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  A new paradigm for embodied healing in a unique, experiential, therapeutic process in which expressive movement, guided imagery, ritual, music, and creative expression work together. 
    
  In Embody, Toni Bergins, the founder and creator of JourneyDance, an internationally renowned dance movement program, shares with readers a powerful way to address trauma mindfully so people can confront it, heal, and grow to love themselves unconditionally, just as they are. Embody is a dynamic, conscious practice that can help people release what no longer serves them and shows them how to stop stuffing/numbing the pain and start feeling, stop over-thinking/limiting, and get moving! 
    
  Embodiment is the new buzzword in personal transformation, but, most often, it is connected to static practices like breathwork and meditation. For Toni Bergins, embodiment is best achieved through active movement, and has created a practice where people literally get out of their heads and into their bodies! Her program is a trauma-informed one that offers a new promise: leading readers through deep, personal work but making it feel like play. In this book, she turns the heaviness of processing pain and past trauma into an expressive art aligned with the most recent research. Specifically, trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk, writes in his bestselling The Body Keeps the Score, “In order to overcome trauma, people need to feel safe enough to open their hearts and minds to others and become engaged with new possibilities. This can be done if trauma survivors are helped to confront and confess the reality of what has happened and are helped to feel safe again. In many cultures this involves communal rhythmical activities, such as dancing …” And that is Toni Bergins’ mission and method: to help readers move into a new story for their lives. 
    
  Embody features Toni’s prescription for a comprehensive healing journey, comprised of five core elements: 
    
  • Music, to open the doorways of impulse, imagination, creativity and healing to change mood and awareness; 
    
  • Movement, to enhance presence and confidence, and release old patterns and traumas; 
    
  • Mystical Inquiry, where imagery and creative visualization exercises are used to guide readers into an alchemic and shamanic state to investigate past hurts, and learn to trust their instincts; 
    
  • Prayers and Invocations, to raise energetic vibrations to a positive place with powerful affirmations; and 
    
  • Journaling, with writing prompts to process inner self-awareness learned on the dance floor or through any of the other Embody elements. 
    
  This enhanced audiobook features original music by the author and includes a supplemental PDF. 

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