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  African Americans and the...

  James M Paradis

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  The Sesquicentennial edition of African Americans and the Gettysburg Campaign updates the original 2006 edition, as James M. Paradis introduces readers to the African-American role in this famous Civil War battle. In addition to documenting their contribution to the war effort, it explores the members of the black community in and around the town of Gettysburg and the Underground Railroad activity in the area.

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  Combat Trauma - A Personal Look...

  James D Johnson

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  “In this incredibly courageous expose,” Vietnam veterans discuss the long-lasting effects of PTSD and their strategies for coping (Publishers Weekly). Though much has been written about the short-term experience of combat trauma, very few resources discuss how that trauma continues to impact individuals into later life. In this volume, retired Army Chaplain James D. Johnson relates how fifteen Vietnam veterans have been affected by the terror they experienced four decades ago, and how it continues to affect them today.   With candor and vivid detail, they reveal how their combat trauma symptoms still infect their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors on a daily basis. Their stories offer valuable insight for today’s soldiers returning from battle, as well as for their loved ones. The experiences shared here can help them address and cope with the ongoing challenges of PTSD.   Those who still carry these wounds will find that they are not alone, and that there are ways of dealing with the horror, no matter how long ago it took place.

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  MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING - An...

  Viktor Frankl

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  Man’s Search for Meaning is a book published in 1946 by Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl. It is an autobiographical and psychological work in which the author recounts his experiences in Nazi concentration camps during World War II and the development of his theory of logotherapy. 
  Through his experience, Frankl argues that the primary driving force in human beings is not the pursuit of pleasure (as Freud claimed) nor the will to power (as Adler maintained), but the search for meaning in life. 
  The book is divided into three parts:Experiences in a Concentration Camp – where he recounts the horrors he lived through in Auschwitz and Dachau.Logotherapy in a Nutshell – where he explains the foundations of his psychological theory.Postscript 1984: The Case for Tragic Optimism – a reflection on the human attitude toward suffering. 
  Throughout the book, Frankl argues that even in the most extreme conditions, human beings can find a purpose that enables them to survive. 
  Man’s Search for Meaning is a deeply inspiring work that blends autobiography with existential psychology. Through his time in the concentration camps, Viktor Frankl shows that human beings can endure any suffering if they find a purpose in their lives. His theory of logotherapy offers a unique approach to confronting existential emptiness and suffering. 
  Frankl leaves us with a powerful lesson: the ultimate human freedom lies in our ability to choose our attitude in any given situation. While we may not always be able to change our circumstances, we can decide how to respond. And in that decision lies our dignity, our humanity, and our purpose. 
  Finally, his theory of logotherapy is not just a therapeutic tool, but a philosophy of life that invites us to reflect on our daily choices and the purpose we give to our existence. 
    
    
   

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  Conquer Your Bad Habits -...

  MD Amen

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  Habits, whether good or bad, run our lives. What if there's a simple, practical way to get rid of the bad ones and replace them with healthy ones?
  
  If you find yourself habitually overeating, overspending, procrastinating, getting distracted, interrupting, people-pleasing, wasting time, automatically saying no, or drinking too much alcohol, neuropsychiatrist and best-selling author Daniel Amen, MD, has encouraging news for you: Your brain does what you train it to do. So even if you've trained your brain to normalize unhealthy behavior, you can also train it to turn bad habits into good ones in order to experience more joy and contentment.
  
  
  In Conquer Your Bad Habits, Dr. Amen combines approachable neuroscience and years of clinical research as he reveals:
  
  - the six most important brain systems that run your life
  - the five basic steps to conquering your unhealthy habits and setting new goals
  - how to overcome ten common bad habits
  - what to do when bad habits become addictions
  There's no better time than now to let Dr. Amen show you how to retrain your brain and eliminate your negative behaviors once and for all—so you can live a happier, healthier life.

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  America’s Philosopher - John...

  Claire Rydell Arcenas

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  America’s Philosopher examines how John Locke has been interpreted, reinterpreted, and misinterpreted over three centuries of American history. 
    
  The influence of polymath philosopher John Locke (1632–1704) can still be found in a dizzying range of fields, as his writings touch on issues of identity, republicanism, and the nature of knowledge itself. Claire Rydell Arcenas’s new book tells the story of Americans’ longstanding yet ever-mutable obsession with this English thinker’s ideas, a saga whose most recent manifestations have found the so-called Father of Liberalism held up as a right-wing icon. 
   
  The first book to detail Locke’s trans-Atlantic influence from the eighteenth century until today, America’s Philosopher shows how and why interpretations of his ideas have captivated Americans in ways few other philosophers—from any nation—ever have. As Arcenas makes clear, each generation has essentially remade Locke in its own image, taking inspiration and transmuting his ideas to suit the needs of the particular historical moment. Drawing from a host of vernacular sources to illuminate Locke’s often contradictory impact on American daily and intellectual life from before the Revolutionary War to the present, Arcenas delivers a pathbreaking work in the history of ideas.

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  Selflessness - The Altruistic Heart

  Esther Jameson

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  Selflessness is a concept that transcends simple acts of kindness and touches on the very core of what it means to live in a community. It is the quality of being more concerned with the needs and well-being of others than with one’s own desires or ambitions. At its heart, selflessness is about recognizing the interconnectedness of humanity and acting in ways that foster compassion, understanding, and support among individuals. This chapter explores the many dimensions of selflessness, from its philosophical roots to its everyday manifestations in the lives of those who choose to put others first. 
  Historically, selflessness has been celebrated in various cultures and traditions. Many religious and spiritual teachings emphasize the importance of altruistic behavior, often framing it as a path to personal growth and enlightenment. In these traditions, selflessness is not merely a moral duty but a transformative journey that leads to a deeper connection with the universe and with fellow human beings. The idea that one can find fulfillment through acts of service rather than the pursuit of personal gain is a recurring theme in texts and teachings from around the world. 
  In a more modern context, selflessness is understood as both an individual virtue and a social necessity. In today’s fast-paced, competitive society, the act of prioritizing others can sometimes be seen as counterintuitive. However, when individuals choose to put aside their own interests for the benefit of others, they contribute to a more compassionate and resilient community. Whether it is through small gestures of kindness or significant sacrifices made in times of crisis, the impact of selflessness is profound. It can inspire trust, build stronger relationships, and create a ripple effect that encourages further acts of altruism.

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