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  Fires Under the Great Neural Sky...

  Shaine Greenwood

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  Written over the course of five years, these poems grapple with purpose and reality from a myriad of existentialist perspectives and themes. Through these poems, we travel through the cosmos, to various mythological settings, and even to our own neurons. If you're seeking to rearrange your grey matter, this is the collection for you. This collection is broken up into seven sections that are based on core existentialist concepts. Each section comes with its own unique stippling drawing and a brief bit of info on the concept. Existentialism is humanism.

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  Ride or Die - A Feminist...

  Shanita Hubbard

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  Cultural criticism and pop culture history intertwine in this important book, which dissects how hip hop has sidelined Black women's identity and emotional well-being.    Do you have a “ride or die chick” in your life? A “ride or die chick” is a Black woman who holds down her family and community. She’s that friend or family member that you can call up in the middle of the night to bail you out of jail, if ever needed, and you know she’ll show up and won’t ask any questions. She does anything for her family, friends, and significant other, even at the cost of her own well-being. “No” is not in her vocabulary. She’s beloved by you and many others, but her ride or die trope becomes a problem when she does it indiscriminately. Her self-worth is connected to how much labor she can provide for others. She goes above and beyond for everyone in every aspect of her life—work, family, church, and often it’s not reciprocated, and a “ride or die chick” doesn’t require it to be because she’s a “strong Black woman.” To her, love should be earned, and there’s no limit to what she’ll do for it.   In this book, author, adjunct professor of sociology, and former therapist, Shanita Hubbard disrupts the “ride or die” complex, and argues that this way of life has left Black women exhausted, overworked, overlooked, and feeling depleted. She suggests that Black women are to susceptible this mentality because it’s normalized in our culture. It rings loud in our favorite hip-hop songs, and it even shows up in the most important relationship we will ever have—the one with yourself.   Compassionate, candid, hard-hitting, and 100% unapologetic, Ride-or-Die melds Hubbard’s entertaining conversations with her Black girlfriends and her personal experiences as a redeemed “ride-or-die chick” and a former “captain of the build-a-brother team” to fervently dismantle cultural norms that require Black women to take care of everyone but themselves.  Ride or Die urges you to expel the myth that your self-worth is connected to how much labor you provide others, and guides you toward healing. Using hip hop as a backdrop to explore norms that are harmful to Black women, Hubbard shows the way you may be unknowingly perpetuating this harm within your relationships. Hubbard urges you to pull the plug on the “ride or die chick.”

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  ChatGPT AI Book Writing Formula...

  Caryl Westmore

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  Coaches, Wellness Experts, and Entrepreneurs—Write Your Book Faster and Easier with AI! 
  Struggling to find time or the right approach to writing your book? Stop the overwhelm—ChatGPT AI makes book writing faster, easier, and smarter than ever! 
  The AI revolution is here, and this book reveals a 9-step formula to write, publish, and launch a client-attraction book—without losing your unique voice and authenticity. 
  ✅ Inside, you’ll discover how to:Master AI book writing with expert prompts (become a Prompt Ninja)Brainstorm compelling book titles and winning ideasOutline a clear book structure and seamless chapter flowWrite your first draft effortlessly—no writer’s block!Edit, refine, and polish to professional standardsFormat, publish, and launch—with 15+ five-star reviews on day oneLeverage your book for business growth and attract ideal clients 
  BONUS: Includes a time-saving AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for Authors, packed with all the prompts used in this book—your go-to guide for writing a non-fiction book step-by-step! 
   Empower your voice. Boost your impact.  Write your book NOW—AI makes it possible!

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  Locked by the Village Men (Gay...

  Archer Vale

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  Isolated from the world, the village of Bormont has grown twisted. It’s wallowed in filth for centuries. 
  My plane crashed in the forest. I was rescued by the local townsfolk. It was the ultimate blessing. 
  Or so I thought. 
  I broke their laws. They put me in a chastity cage and paraded me through the town square. It triggered something hidden deep inside me. 
  The day they locked me into chastity was the day I broke. 
  The men say I’m doing a good job now. I’m learning quickly and absorbing their lessons. 
  I’m a good student…I’m a good student…I’m a good student… 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
  For exclusive stories, visit www.ArcherVale.com.

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  The Confirmation Bias - How...

  William Rands

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  Confirmation bias is a cognitive phenomenon that plays a significant role in shaping our beliefs and perceptions. It refers to the tendency of individuals to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms their preexisting beliefs or theories, while disregarding or minimizing evidence that contradicts those beliefs. This bias is not limited to any particular field or context and can influence people in a variety of ways, from politics and religion to personal relationships and health decisions. 
  At its core, confirmation bias serves to protect the individual from cognitive dissonance, which is the uncomfortable tension that arises when a person holds conflicting beliefs or encounters information that challenges their worldview. By favoring information that aligns with their existing views, individuals reduce the mental discomfort of having to reconcile opposing ideas. While this process may offer short-term comfort, it can lead to long-term distortions in thinking, preventing growth and the development of more accurate or well-rounded perspectives. 
  This cognitive bias operates at both conscious and unconscious levels. On a conscious level, people may deliberately seek out information that supports their views, whether it be through selective reading, watching certain news outlets, or engaging in discussions with like-minded individuals. However, confirmation bias also operates unconsciously, influencing the way information is processed, remembered, and recalled. For example, individuals may be more likely to remember information that supports their beliefs and forget or dismiss data that contradicts them, even if they are unaware of this selective memory process.

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  Point of View

  Sandra Gerth

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  Point of view (POV) is one of the most powerful tools in a writer's kit, but it's also one of the hardest to understand and master. 
   
   
   
  In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and a best-selling author to teach you how to handle point of view in a way that will make your readers identify with your main character, draw them into the story, and keep them captivated until the very last page. 
   
   
   
  The book provides concrete examples and exercises that will hone your writing skills. 
   
   
   
  Whether you're a novice writer working on her first story or an established author, this book will help you to: 
   
   
   
  ● Discover what point of view is and why it's so important. 
   
   
   
  ● Understand the different types of point of view such as first-person, third-person, omniscient, and deep POV. 
   
   
   
  ● Choose the point of view that works best for your story.

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