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  Trauma and Ecstasy - How...

  Alex Abraham

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  Forget everything you think you know about psychedelics. They’re not punchlines. They’re not party favors for aging hippies. Instead, as Alex Abraham discovered, they are an innovative approach that can help heal trauma and chronic pain.Trauma and Ecstasy takes a long, hard look at pain, from the sudden unexplained pelvic floor discomfort that afflicted Alex at the end of a trip abroad to the deeply rooted anxiety and shame of a childhood robbed of innocence. In this powerful and courageous memoir, Alex takes you on his journey of healing from sexual abuse while searching for answers to his health issues that traditional medicine failed to explain or treat.Trauma and Ecstasy is quite likely the most engaging, honest, and compelling memoir of surviving childhood sexual trauma you’ll ever read. It offers the hope of real help for healing from the emotional and physical aftermath of abuse and chronic pain.

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  The Return To Office - From...

  Dr. Sharcon Jeannette

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  The world stood still as whispers turned to warnings, and warnings became a reality. This book is an engaging and coarse account of how the COVID-19 crisis spread. It exposes the cracks in global preparedness, leadership failures, and the stability of everyday people. This book carries readers past the headlines, presenting a deep analysis of the chaotic early days of the pandemic. It emphasizes how misinformation, political missteps, and lack of readiness intensified the crisis, shifting what could have been a managed outbreak into a global disaster. The author also captures the full spectrum of survival, from frontline healthcare workers battling exhaustion to corporate leaders scrambling to hold businesses afloat. But it is not merely confined to being a retrospective—it’s a call to action. It pushes readers to question: Are we truly ready for the next global crisis? With its influential narration and critical insights, this book is essential for anyone aspiring to apprehend the pandemic’s lessons and the 'tomorrow' of global health security.

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  Sex Positive Talks to Have With...

  Melissa Pintor Carnagey

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  Sex Positive Talks to Have With Kids is your guide to creating an open, shame-free connection with the young people in your world! These talks will help caregivers create the kind of bond that keeps kids safer, empowered, and returning to you for support along their journey. Melissa Pintor Carnagey, renowned sexuality educator for youth and families, walks you through over 150 conversation starters, reflection exercises, and activities you can begin implementing at every age and stage on topics such as: bodies, consent, pleasure, sex, menstruation, gender, sexual orientation, safe & unsafe touch, pornography, feelings, relationships, and media literacy. This inclusive, medically accurate, comprehensive guide is perfect for any parent or caregiver that’s ready to normalize the talks and be that trusted adult we all needed growing up. 
   
  Melissa is the founder of Sex Positive Families, an organization that helps families raise sexually healthy children by providing interactive virtual workshops and courses, called Growing Into You!™, and engaging resources. Their work is rooted in the belief that all children deserve holistic, comprehensive, and shame-free sexuality education so they can live informed, empowered, and safer lives. 
   
  This audiobook is skillfully read by the author, and was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. Audio engineering by Blake Rook.

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  Smallpox

  Santiago Machain

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  This comprehensive history delves into the devastating impact of smallpox on human civilization. It explores the disease's origins, its spread across continents, and the scientific breakthroughs that led to its eradication.

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  Laches - What Is Courage? –...

  Plato, Tim Zengerink

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  What if true courage wasn’t the absence of fear—but the wisdom to know when to face it? 
  In Laches, Plato explores the meaning of courage through a powerful conversation between Socrates and two Athenian generals. The dialogue begins with a question about military training—but quickly becomes a deeper philosophical inquiry into the nature of bravery. 
  This modern translation makes Plato’s wisdom approachable and relevant, offering a timeless guide to understanding virtue, strength, and leadership. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	A Philosophical Definition of Courage – More than fearlessness, courage is examined through reason and reflection 
  •	Socratic Inquiry Meets Real-World Experience – Generals Laches and Nicias weigh in with lived wisdom 
  •	A Modern, Engaging Translation – Clear and thoughtful, bringing ancient ideas into today’s world 
  •	A Conversation About Raising Virtuous People – Explore courage in war, in parenting, and in personal character 
  Discover how Laches offers insights into bravery that go far beyond the battlefield—and into the heart of moral life.

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  City Planning - Concepts and...

  Lyric Vale

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  City planning is more than just the design of roads, buildings, and parks; it is the blueprint for a society's future. The way cities are planned has a profound impact on the lives of their inhabitants, influencing everything from the air they breathe to their access to resources and opportunities. At its core, city planning seeks to create environments that are not only functional but also sustainable, inclusive, and resilient. In an era where urbanization is increasing rapidly, the importance of thoughtful city planning has never been greater. 
  The planning process involves much more than the physical layout of a city. It encompasses strategies for economic growth, social equity, environmental sustainability, and cultural preservation. A well-planned city can enhance quality of life, boost economic productivity, and provide a sense of community, while a poorly planned city can lead to overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and environmental degradation. As more people move into cities every year, urban planners are tasked with creating spaces that are not only livable but also adaptable to future needs. 
  One of the most pressing reasons for effective city planning is the growing concern over environmental issues. Cities are responsible for a significant portion of global carbon emissions, and urban sprawl has led to the depletion of natural resources. Through sustainable urban planning practices, cities can reduce their environmental footprint by promoting energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy sources, and green spaces. Additionally, proper planning can mitigate the effects of climate change, such as flooding and heat islands, by incorporating resilient infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather conditions.

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