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  The Republic: Book VII

  Plato

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  "Behold! Human beings living in an underground den. Like ourselves, they see only their own shadows, or the shadows of one another, which the fire throws on the opposite wall of the cave." With that statement, Plato - one of the greatest thinkers in the history of mankind - introduces one of his of most important philosophical constructs: the relationship between truth and the image of truth.

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  My Father's Suitcase - A story...

  Mary Garden

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  A gripping tale of resilience and survival that offers hope to others who have experienced family violence and suffered at the hands of a sibling.A deeply personal and heart-breaking memoir that explores the troubled relationship between Mary Garden and her younger sister, Anna, who died in 2023 after a short illness. Mary unpacks her life of growing up in New Zealand in the 1950s and ’60s, before making Australia home. She reveals complex layers of intergenerational trauma, including the baggage of her eccentric, deeply flawed father and the secret her mother kept from all of them, revealed only after her death. Mary deals movingly with her sister’s long battle with mental illness and how she once saved Anna’s life. As she unravels these narratives, Mary touches on the guilt and shame familiar to anyone who has had to deal with secrets, violence and ‘madness’ in their family. And she shines a light on sibling abuse, the most common form of abuse in the context of family violence ‒ occurring up to five times as frequently as spousal or parental child abuse ‒ although it is often dismissed as ‘sibling rivalry’. It causes far-reaching, long-lasting harm.

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  Wink - Transforming Public...

  Don Colliver

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  "This book is a breakthrough, a powerful tool for anyone who cares enough to give a speech or presentation." 
  -Seth Godin, Author, This is Marketing 
   #1 Amazon Best Seller 
  • Struggle to connect when you communicate? 
  • Gripped by the fear of failure as you prepare for a presentation? 
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  In Wink, you will learn to communicate more deeply and effectively than ever before through authenticity, listening, and play: the Secrets of Clown! Blue Man, touring theatrical Clown, and professional speaker Don Colliver explains simple, practical, research-based tips for preparation, nervousness, perfectionism, humor, and more. 
  But don't let your typical Clown associations scare you! Clown Presence is a heightened state of interpersonal communication—and Wink is your definitive guide. 
  Thanks to Don's popular public speaking courses delivered internally at Google and around the world, hundreds of nervous speakers have transformed into more effective communicators through Clown Presence. This book will show you how to unlock these secrets in your public speaking!Communicate more confidently, compellingly, and effectively, even in front of the most challenging audiences.Partner with your listeners so they find you more likable, warm, and engaging.Respond easily to technical hiccups, unexpected questions, and other presentation surprises.Conquer perfectionism and learn how imperfection is key to getting your audience on your side. 
  Learn to use the power of Clown Presence to more deeply connect with your audience and more successfully communicate your message. Begin your public speaking transformation and buy now!

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  Title IX Pat Summitt and...

  Mary Ellen Pethel

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  In June 1972, President Richard Nixon put pen to paper and signed the Educational Amendments of 1972 into law. The nearly 150-page document makes no mention of “gender,” “athletics,” “girls,” or “women.” The bill did not appear to contain anything earth shattering. But tucked into its final pages, a heading appears, “Title IX—Prohibition of Sex Discrimination.” These 37 words would change the world for girls and women across the United States. On its face, Title IX legally guaranteed equal opportunity in education. In time, Title IX would serve as the tipping point for the modern era of women’s sport. Slowly but surely, women’s athletics at the high school and collegiate levels grew to prominence, and Tennessee fast emerged as a national leader. 
  In Title IX, Pat Summitt, and Tennessee’s Trailblazers, Mary Ellen Pethel introduces readers to past and present pioneers—each instrumental to the success of women’s athletics across the state and nation. Through vibrant profiles, Pethel celebrates the lives and careers of household names like Pat Summitt and Candace Parker, as well as equally important forerunners such as Ann Furrow and Teresa Phillips. Through their lived experiences, these fifty individuals laid the foundation for athletic excellence in Tennessee, which in turn shaped the national landscape for women’s sports. 
  With interviewees ranging from age 20 to 93, Pethel artfully combines storytelling with scholarship. Guided by the voices of the athletes, coaches, and administrators, Pethel vividly documents achievement and adversity, wins and losses, and advice for the next generation. This book represents the first statewide compilation of its kind—offering readers a behind-the- scenes perspective of Tennessee women who dedicated their lives to the advancement of sport and gender equality. Readers will delight in Title IX, Pat Summitt, and Tennessee’s Trailblazers: 50 Years, 50 Stories. For more follow @drpethel.

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  Dialectical Behavior Therapy -...

  Vivian Westlake

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  Life is filled with challenges, and navigating its complexities often feels overwhelming. Emotions can surge unpredictably, relationships may strain under pressure, and self-doubt can leave you feeling stuck. For many, these struggles lead to cycles of distress, leaving them wondering how to regain control. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a path forward—a way to balance emotions, face difficulties, and build a life filled with meaning and purpose. 
  DBT was originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan to help individuals struggling with intense emotions and self-destructive behaviors. Over time, it has evolved into a comprehensive therapeutic approach, empowering people to manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and handle life’s challenges with greater resilience. Unlike traditional therapies that focus solely on change, DBT embraces a balanced perspective, combining the acceptance of where you are now with the tools to create meaningful change. This dual focus is at the heart of its transformative power. 
  One of the most significant aspects of DBT is its emphasis on practical skills. These skills are divided into four key areas: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Together, they form a toolkit designed to help you stay grounded, manage overwhelming emotions, navigate crises, and foster healthier connections with others. The beauty of DBT lies in its flexibility—you don’t need to master everything at once. Instead, you can start small, incorporating skills that resonate with you and building from there.

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  The Man Behind the Book -...

  Louis Auchincloss

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  Twenty-three biographical essays on writers admired by the National Medal of Arts–winning author of The Education of Oscar Fairfax. 
   
  For Louis Auchincloss, life and letters are not two things but one. It therefore comes as no surprise that when he writes about writers, their lives are considered as closely as their works. He takes what today is a refreshingly unpopular position: that the artist and his art cannot be teased apart, that biography of criticism and criticism biography. For Mr. Auchincloss, it all boils down to that maxim of Buffon’s: “the style’s the man,” the man behind the book. 
   
  The twenty-three writers discussed here are a mixed lot—English, American, and French; novelists, poets, and playwrights; Jacobeans, Victorians, and moderns—yet each has meant a great deal to Mr. Auchincloss as a reader and a writer. Some of them are classics, and familiar Auchincloss subjects: Sarah Orne Jewett, Henry James, Ivy Compton-Burnett. Others, among them Prosper Merimee, Harold Frederic, and Amy Lowell, were famous once but are now obscure. In their cases it is Mr. Auchincloss’s self-described task “to explore the reasons for their fall from grace,” reasons that prove to be unfailingly personal as well as artistic. But as Mr. Auchincloss would rather praise and share than damn and dismiss, it is also his task “to seek the portions of their work that may still merit attention.” 
   
  Alfred Kazin once noted that Mr. Auchincloss’s essays are marked by “perfect literary grace and wit.” These qualities have never been so evident as in this volume, an informal study of some of the author's favorite books and the fascinating artists behind them.

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