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  The Use of Hypnosis for Weight Loss

  Jim Colajuta

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  Food can signify love, comfort, friendship, relaxation, reward, excitement, or a constant companion, much like a best friend. Without food, we can retrain your subconscious mind to bring about these good changes in your life. Suppose you eat because you're upset, angry, lonely, bored, weary, or simply out of habit while watching TV. In that case, we can reprogram your subconscious and replace it with better choices and options.We can rewrite our subconscious mind through hypnosis from what it is today to what we want it to be! We can program new positive thoughts, beliefs, motivations, and behaviors. We may develop new positive connections in our subconscious minds, which will result in new habits and drive to help us achieve our goals. Hypnosis has long been recognized as an effective tool for weight loss and producing a behavioral change in eating disorders.

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  Veerni - A Journey of Female...

  Jacqueline de Chollet

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  The young woman was weaving a shawl. Jacqueline offered to purchase this square of colourful fabric, a few coins jingled on the table. A man immediately appeared and took the money.
  In 1993 Jacqueline de Chollet founded The Veerni Project (Veer Ni, 'the brave woman' in Hindi) which strives to uplift women and girls, to break the cycle of poverty and gender inequality, and provide them with essential skills and knowledge through the establishment of a program to attend good secondary schools – universal secondary education being a sustainable goal of the United Nations – as well as training centres and healthcare facilities.
  Secondary schooling is often unavailable in many rural settings particularly in the desert area of Rajasthan. By fostering self reliance and promoting women's rights through education, this uplifting story sheds a light on how such endeavours aim to create a sustainable impact on the lives of women, fostering a brighter future for generations to come so that women's voices can be heard in their communities and their countries.
  This cultural and sociological adventure takes on a global dimension on the role of women, their struggles, their future and their hopes. These brave women will make the world a better place for all.

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  Brokers of Deceit - How the US...

  Rashid Khalidi

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  For more than seven decades the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people has raged on with no end in sight, and for much of that time, the United States has been involved as a mediator in the conflict. 
   
   
   
  Khalidi closely analyzes three historical moments that illuminate how the United States' involvement has, in fact, thwarted progress toward peace between Israel and Palestine. The first moment he investigates is the "Reagan Plan" of 1982, when Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin refused to accept the Reagan administration's proposal to reframe the Camp David Accords more impartially. The second moment covers the period after the Madrid Peace Conference, from 1991 to 1993, during which negotiations between Israel and Palestine were brokered by the United States until the signing of the secretly negotiated Oslo accords. Finally, Khalidi takes on President Barack Obama's retreat from plans to insist on halting the settlements in the West Bank. 
   
   
   
  Through in-depth research, as well as his own firsthand experience as an advisor to the Palestinian delegation at the 1991 pre-Oslo negotiations in Washington, DC, Khalidi reveals how the United States and Israel have actively colluded to prevent a Palestinian state and resolve the situation in Israel's favor.

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  Ancient Greece’s Most Famous...

  Editors Charles River

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  In ancient Greece, “no other practice was so universal than the consultation of oracles.” These holy sites were found in 260 locations around the Greek-speaking world, and they were considered the “most satisfactory means of ascertaining the future.” These sanctuaries were “set apart from the profane, ordinary world” and were in the beginning restricted to natural locations where the divine was thought to be “especially present.” They were set aside for special spiritual functions, and a state of purity was generally required of its participants. A historical tendency toward providing haven for criminals was based on the fear of shedding blood in a holy place, and the “fear that the evil magic would emanate from his curse.” 
  The Oracle of Delphi was one of the greatest religious institutions in Greece and one which played a significant role not only in the formation and collective decisions of Hellenic localities and city-states but also in the personal lives of Greeks known and unknown. The site was dedicated to the god Apollo, and the Greeks believed the god spoke his oracles through his prophetess known as the Pythia. The judgments and decisions rendered by the oracle were so important to the Greeks that they often put them above all other interests, even security threats posed by the likes of the Persians, and Delphi was popular even amongst outsiders. Many authors of antiquity mention the oracle for one reason or another, and there even survive epigraphic collections that preserve the god’s words on stone. 
  The Oracle of Dodona was the oldest of all, and it was one of the few dedicated to Zeus and his consort goddess Dione. The oracular utterances heard at the oracles are generally referred to as “smokiness” in Greek, but at Dodona, the answers came in natural sounds and other peripheral phenomena.

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  Exploring the Spectrum - A...

  Lola Nimber

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  Exploring the Spectrum: A Compass for Understanding Gender Diversity 
  Have you ever wondered how to foster a more inclusive and diverse environment in your personal and professional life? Are you seeking guidance on navigating the complexities of gender diversity with empathy and understanding? 
  Do these questions resonate with you? 
  How can I actively contribute to fostering gender diversity? 
  What steps can I take to create an inclusive space for everyone? 
  Is there a guide that understands the struggles of embracing diversity and provides actionable solutions? 
  Meet the Author: A Journey Through Diversity 
  The author, a passionate advocate for gender diversity, intimately understands the challenges faced by readers in creating inclusive spaces. They've navigated the same journey, grappling with the complexities of diversity and striving to foster unity in differences. Their experiences mirror your own, making them the perfect guide in your quest for understanding and action. 
  What to Expect: 
  Uncover practical strategies for promoting gender diversity in any setting. 
  Learn from real-life experiences, understanding the challenges and triumphs of embracing differences. 
  Discover actionable steps to create an inclusive environment for everyone. 
  Gain insights from renowned experts in the field of gender diversity. 
  Understand the importance of language and communication in fostering unity. 
  Explore the impact of gender diversity on personal and professional relationships. 
  Empower yourself with knowledge and tools to actively contribute to a more inclusive society. 
  Practical advice for both beginners and those seasoned in the journey of gender diversity.

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  Outbreak Behind Bars - Spider...

  Homer Venters

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  In late 2019, Dennis Oya's persistent cough was just the beginning of a harrowing tale of neglect and systemic failure in a Washington prison. Diagnosed eighteen months later with tuberculosis (TB), Oya's case sparked one of the largest prison TB outbreaks in decades, affecting over 3,000 contacts. This outbreak, and others like it, exposes the glaring weaknesses in prison healthcare systems. 
   
   
   
  In Outbreak Behind Bars, Homer Venters reveals the grim realities of how communicable diseases thrive in the overcrowded, unsanitary conditions of correctional facilities. From TB to Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), these infections spread rapidly due to systemic neglect and inadequate medical responses. The book highlights the stories of those who suffered, the failures in health care provision, and offers specific guidance for public health professionals in conducting investigations and facility inspections during outbreaks behind bars. 
   
   
   
  With firsthand accounts and expert analysis, this book illustrates the urgent need for reform in prison health care to protect incarcerated people and the wider community. Outbreak Behind Bars is a crucial listen for anyone concerned about justice, public health, and the overlooked plight of incarcerated people, especially students, faculty, and professionals in the field of public health.

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