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  Belonging Matters -...

  Julie Ryan McGue

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  Belonging Matters is meant to support the adoption community while creating a conversation with those not directly touched by adoption. The collection addresses the questions:
  —If you are part of the adoption universe, how do you find identity, family, and community
  
  —If someone you know is adopted, how do you understand and support them in their search for identity, family, and belonging
  
  —How do we improve the adoption experience to invoke social change that benefits the individual, the family unit, and the communities in which they live?
  
  This collection is about examining all that makes us unique, and it is about finding meaning and healing from the difficulties we encounter in life.

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  Art of Receiving and Giving The:...

  D.C. Betty Martin, Robyn Dalzen

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  Why would most people endure unwanted or unsatisfying touch, rather than speak up for their own boundaries and desires? It’s a question with a myriad of answers – and one that Dr. Betty Martin has explored in her 40+ years as a hands-on practitioner, first as a chiropractor and later as a Somatic Sex Educator, Certified Surrogate Partner and Sacred Intimate. In her client sessions, she noticed a pattern wherein many clients would “allow” or go along with discomfort or unease rather than speak up for what they wanted or didn’t want. Betty discovered there was a major component missing for people -- the confidence that we have a choice about what is happening to us. 
  In her framework, “The Wheel of Consent®” Betty traces the fundamental roots of consent back to our childhood conditioning. As children, we are taught that to be “good” we must ignore our body’s discomfort and be compliant: to finish our food even if we’re full, to go to bed - even if we’re not tired, to let relatives hug and kiss us even if we don’t want to. We learn that our feelings don’t matter more than what is happening, and that we don’t have a choice but to go along, whether or not we want it. 
  As adults, this conditioning remains with us until we have an opportunity to unlearn it, which is why consent violations are often only called out after the violation has occurred - because we have not been taught or empowered to notice our boundaries, much less value or express our internal signals as the unwanted action is happening. 
  In this book, Betty guides the reader through the Wheel of Consent framework, and shares practices to help us recover the ability to notice what we want and set clear boundaries.

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  Tenskwatawa: The Life of the...

  Editors Charles River

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  As settlers continued to encroach further west, the Shawnee, who were attempting to put together a confederacy of Native Americans to resist, stood firm and ready to fight them. Before America fought Britain in the War of 1812, they were engaged in Tecumseh’s War around the Great Lakes. The fighting made him famous and made a military hero (and eventually a president) out of William Henry Harrison, whose victory at Tippecanoe is considered the end of that war.  
  	Despite being one of their most tenacious opponents, Tecumseh almost immediately became a celebrated folk hero and respected leader in American history, all while continuing to be one of the most poignant symbols of resistance among Native Americans. He continues to be a household name across the United States today, nearly 200 years after his death.  
  	What makes Tecumseh’s legacy ironic is that the Shawnee were nominally led by a different man altogether, and that man just so happened to be Tecumseh’s brother. Lalawethika’s early life mostly consisted of abject failures, and he became an alcoholic, but in one of his alcohol-soaked stupors, he began to have visions of the Master of Life that turned him into the Open Door, the prophet named Tenskwatawa. It was Tenskwatawa who brought a new vision to the Shawnee, transforming himself from an object of pity and contempt into a religious leader who had thousands of followers. When the Americans fought at Tippecanoe, the gathering of Native Americans who they were attempting to disperse had congregated at a place colloquially known as Prophetstown. 

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  Sissies 2 - 7 Book Bundle

  Kinky Press

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  Seven Short Stories of Feminizing Fun 
  PSA: These stories contain desperate men who feel forced into an undesireable situation. They’ll be dominated and humiliated by men and women alike. They’ll be dominated by big men with real power and by bossy women. There will be humiliation, there will be transformation, and gall darned if they don’t get off on... things... they never thought possible. 
  The Cop’s Sissy 1-3: 
  Chris has been a bad boy. 
  Officer Flannegan thinks they can keep this indiscretion between the two of them – as long as Chris understands exactly what is expected of him. 
    
  The CEO’s Sissy: 
  What would you do if you really needed a job? Adam would do pretty much anything, including being feminized by his potential boss to get hired. 
    
  A Shamed Sissy: 
  Get caught watching some hot tranny action, and your girlfriend seems to think you want it that way. 
    
  Paid to be a Sissy: 
  Colin is a young man with mountains of debt.  
  Will he undergo the procedures necessary to truly become his Master's plaything? Will the humiliation be too much or will he pull through in the end? 
    
  Tokyo Sissy: 
  He came to Tokyo looking for the experience of a lifetime with women who were supposed to be falling over westerners.  
  The job offer is what comes next. Tokyo citizens love westerners, alright, but it’s the Tokyo men who pay the most.

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  Waters of the United States -...

  Royal C. Gardner

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  In 2023, the Supreme Court made one of its most devastating rulings in environmental history. By narrowing the legal definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS), the court opened the floodgates to unregulated pollution. But while tremendously consequential, the decision was also simply the latest in a long series of battles over WOTUS, and which rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and perhaps even farm fields were to be protected by the Clean Water Act of 1972. 
   
   
    
  Waters of the United States is an unprecedented exploration of this history—and its importance for today's efforts to conserve a critical natural resource. The book not only examines how bodies of water are legally defined (and therefore protected), but who gets to decide on these definitions. The result is a fascinating look at the ongoing power struggle between the president and federal agencies, the courts, the states, and Congress, over water quality. 
   
   
    
  Waters of the United States offers the detailed analysis necessary for any lawyer or environmental advocate to understand the nuances of water policy, while spinning a compelling narrative for listeners who have never cracked a law book. The unique mix of insights into environmental law, history, and politics is required for anyone who cares about the future of the nations water.

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  Embracing New Beginnings -...

  Kelly Shelton

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  Ready to embrace a brighter tomorrow? 
  Embracing New Beginnings: Poetry for Healing Hearts by Kelly Shelton is a beacon of hope disguised as a book. Within these pages, you'll find a collection of poems, quotes, and heartfelt reflections designed to mend your spirit and guide you towards a brighter future. 
  Whether you're healing from a broken heart, facing a difficult decision, or simply yearning for a fresh start, this book will be your companion on the path to self-discovery. 
  Discover the power of: 
  Words that uplift: Find comfort and encouragement through the beauty of language. 
  Letting go and moving on: Learn to release past hurts and embrace the possibilities that lie ahead. 
  The strength within: Explore your resilience and rediscover your inner fire. 
  Self-love and acceptance: Cultivate a deeper appreciation for who you are. 
  Embracing New Beginnings isn't a prescriptive guide; it's a gentle nudge towards self-healing and transformation. It's the kind of book you keep close, ready to offer a warm hug whenever you need a reminder of your inner strength and the exciting possibilities that await.

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