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  Autobiographical Study and The...

  Sigmund Freud

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  Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) reveals himself in this autobiography, which is simultaneously an account of the early history of psychoanalysis, to have been an outsider from the start. This fascinating account describes the journey of a young, Jewish doctor setting out to find his way in the world of professional medicine, his relationships and collaborations, friendships made and lost and his investigations into cocaine, hypnosis and the cathartic method which contributed to the evolution of his conceptual framework and practices. He acknowledges his debts to Josef Breuer, Jean Martin Charcot and others, who provided him with the seeds of his theory of sexual repression, which in turn led him to investigate the sex lives of neurasthenics and the symptoms of anxiety neurosis. All of these were key elements in the creation of the scientific discipline of psychoanalysis. He highlights the importance of patient observation and describes in detail the processes by which he identified the aetiological factors pertaining to different kinds of disorder. His account of the discoveries that made the genesis of psychoanalysis possible and the difficulties that had to be overcome to truly internationalise it and thereby consolidate his legacy is a remarkable reflection on his life's work. He describes his time in the United States and the results of meeting with Harvard neurologist James J. Putnam and the philosopher William James. He outlines how the transition from catharsis to psychoanalysis was far more than a mere name change or a cosmetic exercise but was informed by his studies in infantile sexuality and the biphasic onset of human sexual life, as well as the conceptualisation of the existence of the ego, id and superego. He charts his life's path, outlining how he came to integrate insights deriving from the Oedipus complex postulate, the free association method and the transference hypothesis, into his work; and he mentions most of the major figures in the field in passing, including Carl Gustav Jung and Alfred Adler, who split from his approach to develop their own methods. In The Future of an Illusion he considers the role of religion in culture and critically assesses the nature of the sacred experience and religious thinking. In order to avoid the dangers of producing a science biased monologue, he carries out a kind of dialectic discussion between science and religion, expounding his own rational beliefs but juxtaposing them with those of a hypothetical defender of the religious position, both of which voices are skilfully brought to life in Derek Le Page's reading. He argues logically and systematically in the rational humanistic tradition that the scientific approach leads to an awakening of the mind and an awareness that religion is essentially a kind of wish fulfilment, an illusion, albeit one that makes life more bearable and satisfying for millions of believers. Science, he concludes, is not an illusion, but it would be illusory to imagine that the truths it offers could be obtained in any other way.

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  Curvology - The Origins and...

  David Bainbridge

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  A zoologist explores the unique evolution of the female body in this fascinating study of social, historical, and biological influences. 
   
  Humans are the only mammals whose females have curvy bodies. In Curvology, zoologist David Bainbridge uses his scientific know-how to explore this anatomical mystery. With wide ranging data and analysis, he delves into the social and psychological consequences of our fixation with curves and fat. 
   
  Blending evolutionary biology, cultural observation, and cutting-edge psychology, Bainbridge critically synthesize the science and history of women’s body shape, from ancient homonids to the age of the selfie, offering insights into how women’s bodies became objects of fascination and raising awareness about what this scrutiny does to our brains. 
   
  Packed with controversial and compelling findings that drive us to think about the significance of our curves and what they mean for future generations, Curvology offers not just a compelling collection of facts and studies, but a fascinating take on human evolution.

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  French & Indian Wars in Maine

  Michael Dekker

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  Covering nearly a century of conflict, this history chronicles the tragic, epic struggle for the land that would become Maine.   For eight decades, a power struggle raged across a frontier on the north Atlantic coast now known as the state of Maine. Between 1675 and 1759, British, French, and Native Americans soldiers clashed in six distinct wars to claim the strategically vital region. In French and Indian Wars in Maine, historian Michael Dekker sheds light on this dark, tragic and largely forgotten struggle that laid the foundation of Maine.   Though the showdown between France and Great Britain was international in scale, the local conflicts in Maine pitted European settlers against Native American tribes. Native and European communities from the Penobscot to the Piscataqua Rivers suffered brutal attacks. Countless men, women and children were killed, taken captive or sold into servitude. The native people of Maine were torn asunder by disease, social disintegration and political factionalism as they fought to maintain their autonomy in the face of unrelenting European pressure.

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  Smile (While You Stick the Knife...

  M. Doucet

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  A brief synopsis on the convergence of new age theories, technological advancement, and political entanglement yields a case for informational transparency as the foundation of government reformation and social evolution. Smile (While You Stick the Knife In) was originally published in 2011; however the topics discussed are more prevalent in today's socio-political climate than in the time it was written.  
   
  M. Doucet takes us on the journey of an average thinking man through the maze of Google searches and thought traps. Honest. Witty. Forward thinking and insightful, with an over arching hint of good humored asshole, Smile (While You Stick the Knife In) may lead you to the answers for the questions you've been asking yourself, it may lead you to ask questions you never thought to ask, and for some it may lead you nowhere at all. Either way, there is plenty here to think about, and plenty here to make the conscious choice of what not to think about.  
   
  To fully appreciate the nature of this work, you may want to familiarize yourself with some, if not all, of the following words and phrases: Ica Stones; Atlantis; Sumerian; Babylonian; Sirius A, B & C; Loose Change; MK Ultra; The Northwoods Document; ChemTrails; Nasca Lines; Economic Hitmen; Carnac; The Philadelphia Experiment; Water Flouridation; Long Count Calendar; Willie Lynch; Flower of Life; Zeitgeist; Zechariah Sitchin; Piri Reis Map; Thoth; Anunakki; Giza Complex; Fibonacci; The Bible Code; Cloud Seeding; Nbiru; Maxwell Igan; Egyptian Book of the Dead; Tibetan Book of the Dead; Operation Red Sky; Operation Clover Leaf; Operation Rain Dance; Bohemian Grove; Quetzalcoatl; Cloward and Piven; The Emerald Tablets; Platonic Solids; Merkaba; Vymaanika-Shaastra; Kemetic Science; Lemuria; World Grid Theory; Percy Fawcett; The Crystal Skulls; Wikileaks; Bilderberg Group; Vimana; Golden Ration; Pythagoras; Machu Picchu; Kundalini; Freemasons; Prana; Zero Point; Sacred Geometry; Metatron's Cube; HAARP; Dogon Tribe; Pinea....

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  The Hynek UFO Report - The...

  J. Allen Hynek

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  The ultimate guide to Project Blue Book by one of the lead astronomers for the US Air Force program to investigate UFO sightings—and featured in History Channel’s Project Blue Book.Originally released in 1977, this new edition by the world's foremost authority on UFOs distills 12,000 sightings and 140,000 pages of Project Blue Book evidence into a coherent explanation. A US Air Force–sponsored UFO-basher for years, Hynek had completely changed his tune by the late 1960s. Whether you believe in little green men or an official government cover-up policy, The Hynek UFO Report is required reading.Have UFOs really been reported by every nation across the globe?Can all the eyewitness reports simply be fantasy?Are we victims of mass hallucination or just plain lies?Have close encounters actually occurred? Is the government concealing deep secrets at a hidden location?The Hynek UFO Report is rational, logical, and realistic. It is for anyone interested in UFOs, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and the role of the US government in hiding the truth from the public.

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  Care of the Soul

  Thomas Moore

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  #1 New York Times Bestseller • More than 1.5 Million Copies Sold 
  Thomas Moore's now classic work provides a powerful spiritual message for our troubled times. 
  In Care of the Soul readers are presented with a revolutionary approach to thinking about daily life—everyday activities, events, problems and creative opportunities—and a therapeutic lifestyle is proposed that focuses on looking more deeply into emotional problems and learning how to sense sacredness in even ordinary things. 
  Basing his writing on the ancient model of ""care of the soul""—which provided a religious context for viewing the everyday events of life—Moore brings ""care of the soul"" into the 21st century. Promising to deepen and broaden the reader's perspective on his or her own life experiences, Moore draws on his own life as a therapist practicing ""care of the soul,"" as well as his studies of the world's religions and his work in music and art, to create this inspirational guide that examines the connections between spirituality and the problems of individuals and society. 

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