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  Urbanization and Growth - The...

  Lyric Vale

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  Human civilization is fundamentally a story of movement, migration, and collective settlement—with cities emerging as the most complex and dynamic manifestations of our collective human experience. From ancient settlements clustered around rivers and trade routes to today's sprawling global metropolises, urbanization represents a profound transformation of how humans organize, interact, and envision community. This comprehensive exploration delves into the intricate narrative of The History of Urbanization, the multifaceted Impacts of Urban Growth, and the emergence of Global Cities, tracing the remarkable journey of human settlement from isolated communities to interconnected, sophisticated urban ecosystems. 
  The evolution of cities is far more than a chronological progression of architectural and infrastructural development; it is a nuanced story of social adaptation, economic innovation, and human resilience. By examining the historical trajectories, contemporary challenges, and future potentials of urban growth, this book reveals the complex mechanisms that drive metropolitan transformation. Readers will journey through the social, economic, technological, and cultural forces that shape urban landscapes—uncovering how global cities emerge as crucibles of human potential, where demographic shifts, technological innovations, economic dynamics, and cultural exchanges converge to create living, breathing environments that continually redefine the boundaries of human collective experience.

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  A Whole Life in Twelve Movies -...

  Kathleen Norris, Gareth Higgins

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  Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers--American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. 
   
  In A Whole Life in Twelve Movies, Norris and Higgins invite readers along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives--from before birth to death and beyond. 
   
  Featuring 12 films, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Malcolm X, and Babette's Feast, this book is perfect for individuals or groups to watch and discuss movies over the course of a year. Each chapter recommends additional films and includes discussion questions ideally suited for churches, small groups, and book clubs. 
   
  As readers watch and read, they will journey through the human life cycle and explore themes of existence, goodness, belonging, vocation, identity, success, generosity, dealing with conflict, and what it means to be human. The book outlines a cinematic path toward a deeper spirituality and a more meaningful life for people across the faith spectrum and seekers alike. It includes a foreword by James Martin, SJ.

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  Nature's Harmony of Tranquil...

  Molly Mey

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  Experience True Wellness and Inner Peace 
  In today’s fast-paced world, finding balance and emotional healing can often feel elusive. This book offers a comprehensive guide to restoring your mind-body balance and embracing a life of serenity. With practical insights and powerful methods, you'll embark on a transformative journey to emotional healing, stress-free living, and renewal. 
  Each chapter is carefully designed to introduce easy-to-implement practices that foster mindfulness, emotional balance, and resilience. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this book provides the tools to help you cultivate lasting peace and achieve a state of calmness. It’s your ultimate companion for creating a life filled with balance, tranquility, and well-being. 
  Through techniques inspired by nature’s rhythms and rooted in holistic wellness, you’ll learn how to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level. These mindful practices are not just about relaxation—they are about restoring your emotional health, achieving true clarity, and unlocking a more fulfilling life. 
  Perfect for those seeking restful sleep, a reduction in anxiety, or a peaceful mindset, this book is tailored to anyone looking to live with intention and greater inner harmony. By embracing these healing practices, you'll not only manage stress more effectively but also discover a renewed sense of joy and vitality. 
  It’s time to take control of your wellness journey, find your inner peace, and create the restful, fulfilling life you deserve. With this guide in hand, you’ll experience restorative healing, deeper relaxation, and a lasting sense of well-being that nurtures both your body and mind.

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  Emoting

  Lyon-Jean Magnifique

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  Emoting is a chapbook that explores the delicate and often overwhelming nature of human emotions through a series of evocative, introspective short-form narratives and poems. Each piece captures a fleeting moment, a spark of feeling, or an emotional truth that lingers long after the reader has read the words. From joy to sorrow, from rage to quiet contemplation, the chapbook delves deep into the nuances of the emotional landscape, challenging readers to confront their own complex inner worlds. 
    
  With stark imagery and raw, unfiltered language, Emoting invites readers to experience the vulnerability and power that comes with expressing the things we often leave unspoken. Through fragmented narratives and moments of stillness, piece after piece illuminates the ways in which we process and navigate our feelings in a world that sometimes demands we keep them hidden. 
    
  At its core, Emoting is a celebration of the emotional spectrum — reminding us that our emotions, however messy or difficult, are what make us human. Each narrative and poem serves as an intimate exploration of what it means to feel deeply and to allow those feelings to shape our lives, even in their most chaotic and untamed forms.

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  With Love Mommie Dearest - The...

  A. Ashley Hoff, Bruce Vilanch

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  When she died in 1977, Joan Crawford was remembered as an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age—until publication the following year of her daughter's memoir, Mommie Dearest. 
   
   
   
  Christina Crawford's book was an immediate bestseller, addressing the infrequently discussed topic of child abuse. 
   
   
   
  When Paramount Pictures released the film, starring Faye Dunaway as Crawford, it was critically panned, and remains one of the most legendary critical bombs in film history. The lavish, big-screen adaptation drew unexpected laughter in the scenes depicting life in the Crawford household. Rarely have such good intentions been met with such ridicule. 
   
   
   
  Despite this, the movie was a commercial success and remains, four decades later, immensely popular. With Love, Mommie Dearest details the writing and selling of Christina's book and the aftermath of its publication, as well as the filming of the motion picture, whose backstage drama almost surpassed what was viewed onscreen in the film. 
   
   
   
  Based on new interviews with people connected to the book and the film, Hollywood historian A. Ashley Hoff explores the phenomenon, the camp, and the very real social issues addressed by the book and film.

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  Psalms of My People - A Story of...

  Lenny Duncan

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  If you want to understand the Black experience in the US, you must understand hip-hop, and Psalms of My People is your guide. 
   
  Treating hip-hop like sacred scripture, lenny duncan traces its history—the artists, their lyrics, and the cultural context—to reveal its role as a conduit to tell the modern story of Black liberation in this country, following the bloody trail from the end of the Civil Rights Era through the day George Floyd was sacrificed on the streets of america.  
   
  “duncan weaves together hip-hop, scripture, history, and their own experiences with soft tenderness and sharp critique. It’s both delicious and, at times, bitter; full of the contradictions we see reflected in all sacred texts and pregnant with possibilities for transformation.”—Elle Dowd, pastor, activist, and author of Baptized in Tear Gas: From White Moderate to Abolitionist

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