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Called to Peace: A Survivor's Guide to Finding Peace and Healing after Domestic Abuse
Par Joy Forrest. 2018
What do you do when you don’t believe in divorce, but find yourself in a toxic, or even dangerous, marriage?…
This is an agonizing struggle for many women; it certainly was for Joy Forrest, founder of Called to Peace Ministries. Joy prayed, sought counseling, and read every book she could find on the subject, but the intimidation she endured from her husband continued to escalate until fleeing the danger became her only option. Even then, she found herself overwhelmed by guilt and shame. As a devout Believer, Joy immersed herself in prayer and Bible study and, over time, began to see God’s heart for the oppressed and realized the erroneous beliefs that had kept her in bondage. Called to Peace is one part memoir and one part guidebook. Joy’s story and insight will help you to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship, as well as provide you with spiritual truths to combat guilt and promote healing after abuse. Whether you are in an abusive relationship yourself or desire to help someone else who is suffering from domestic abuse, this book offers hope, inspiration, and biblical guidance.The Border Reader
Par Gilberto Rosas and Mireya Loza. 2023
The Border Reader brings together canonical and cutting-edge humanities and social science scholarship on the US-Mexico border region. Spotlighting the…
vibrancy of border studies from the field’s emergence to its enduring significance, the essays mobilize feminist, queer, and critical ethnic studies perspectives to theorize the border as a site of epistemic rupture and knowledge production. The chapters speak to how borders exist as regions where people and nation-states negotiate power, citizenship, and questions of empire. Among other topics, these essays examine the lived experiences of the diverse undocumented people who move through and live in the border region; trace the gendered and sexualized experiences of the border; show how the US-Mexico border has become a site of illegality where immigrant bodies become racialized and excluded; and imagine anti- and post-border futures. Foregrounding the interplay of scholarly inquiry and political urgency stemming from the borderlands, The Border Reader presents a unique cross section of critical interventions on the region.Contributors. Leisy J. Abrego, Gloria E. Anzaldúa, Martha Balaguera, Lionel Cantú, Leo R. Chavez, Raúl Fernández, Rosa-Linda Fregoso, Roberto G. Gonzales, Gilbert G. González, Ramón Gutiérrez, Kelly Lytle Hernández, José E. Limón, Mireya Loza, Alejandro Lugo, Eithne Luibhéid, Martha Menchaca, Cecilia Menjívar, Natalia Molina, Fiamma Montezemolo, Américo Paredes, Néstor Rodríguez, Renato Rosaldo, Gilberto Rosas, María Josefina Saldaña-Portillo, Sonia Saldívar-Hull, Alicia Schmidt Camacho, Sayak Valencia Triana, Carlos G. Vélez-Ibáñez, Patricia ZavellaInside the Texas Chicken Ranch: The Definitive Account of the Best Little Whorehouse (Landmarks Ser.)
Par Jayme Lynn Blaschke. 2016
&“[An] action-packed history of the brothel that inspired the Broadway play and film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and…
the ZZ Top hit &‘La Grange&’&” (The New York Post). Thanks to its status as a pop culture icon, many people think they know the story of the infamous Chicken Ranch. The real story of this Texas brothel is more complex, lying somewhere between heartbreaking and absurd. For more than a century, dirt farmers and cigar-smoking politicians alike rubbed shoulders at the Chicken Ranch, operated openly under the sheriff&’s watchful eye. Madam Edna Milton and her girls ran a tight, discreet ship that the God-fearing people of La Grange tolerated if not outright embraced. That is, until a secret conspiracy enlisted an opportunistic reporter to bring it all crashing down on primetime television. Through exclusive interviews with Milton, former government officials, and reporters, Jayme Lynn Blaschke delivers a fascinating, revelatory view of the Ranch that illuminates the truth and lies that surround this iconic brothel.The Cost of Comfort (American Philosophy)
Par John Lachs. 2019
Why do we feel empty when our lives seem so full? A philosopher&’s &“clear, engaging reflection&” on the psychic risks…
of today&’s world (John T. Lysaker, author of After Emerson). While comfort has not always reached everyone evenly, most of us who live in the United States today reap the benefits of modern life. We live longer, we eat better food, we have access to good medical care, and we can stay in touch with loved ones who are far away. Yet, as philosopher John Lachs observes, these comfortable lives come at a cost: our increasing unhappiness. Irresponsible behavior, including by those in positions of power in governments and corporations, only increases and multiplies feelings of bitterness and disaffection. In this book, Lachs argues that this dizzyingly complex world often inspires isolation, and that deeper engagement with it is required in order to dispel our growing psychic distance. Lachs advocates for mediation and champions education, advertising, openness, and transparency to help individuals understand the roles they play in society and to nullify claims to blamelessness. Lachs suggests new rules for responsibility and argues that examining and understanding the consequences of one&’s actions is imperative to overcoming the ills and problems of the modern world—and to find the fulfillment we seek. &“A very clear, engaging reflection on a genuine contemporary issue: deep feelings of disengagement and bewilderment about how to live responsibly in an almost overwhelmingly complex world.&” —John T. Lysaker, author of After EmersonMissouri's Haunted Route 66: Ghosts Along the Mother Road (Haunted America)
Par Janice Tremeear. 2012
Ride shotgun with the author of Haunted Ozarks on this scary road trip across Missouri&’s stretch of the &“Main Street…
of America.&” Alongside the nostalgic appeal of Route 66 lurk ghostly roadside hitchhikers, the Goatman of Rolla, amusement park spirits, the Civil War–dead, and the shadows thrown by the mighty Thunderbird. Spanning three hundred dangerously curving miles, the stretch of the Mother Road in Missouri earned the title of &“Bloody 66,&” and some of its stopping places are marked by equally grim history. The Lemp Mansion saw family members commit suicide one by one. Springfield&’s Pythian Castle was an orphanage before becoming a military hospital and housing World War II prisoners of war. Follow Janice Tremeear as she takes a detour down Zombie Road, peers into the matter of the Joplin Spook Light and even stays overnight in Missouri&’s most haunted locations to discover what makes the Show Me State such a lively place for the dead.Yank and Rebel Rangers: Special Operations in the American Civil War
Par Robert W. Black. 2019
This Civil War history reveals the tactics and covert operations of both Union and Confederate rangers, guerilla forces, and volunteer…
units. The major battles of the American Civil War are well recorded. But while much has been written about the action at Shiloh and Gettysburg, far less is known about the cover operations and irregular warfare that were equally consequential. Both the Union and Confederate armies employed small forces of highly trained soldiers for special operations behind enemy lines. In Yank and Rebel Rangers, historian Robert W. Black tells this untold story of the war between the states. Skilled in infiltration, often crossing enemy lines in disguise, these warriors went deep into enemy territory, captured important personnel, disrupted lines of communication, and sowed confusion and fear. Often wearing the uniform of the enemy, they faced execution as spies if captured. Despite these risks, and in part because of them, these warriors fought and died as American rangers.The Nixon Tapes: 1971–1972 (With Audio Clips)
Par Douglas Brinkley, Luke A. Nichter. 2014
An enhanced edition of this &“fascinating&” collection of White House transcripts, including audio clips of some of the most newsworthy…
conversations (San Francisco Chronicle). This &“treasure trove&” of transcripts documents two years of Richard Nixon&’s presidency and takes you directly inside the White House, through the famous—and infamous—Nixon White House tapes that reveal for the first time the president uncensored, unfiltered, and in his own words (TheBoston Globe). President Nixon&’s voice-activated taping system captured every word spoken in the Oval Office, Cabinet Room, other key locations in the White House, and at Camp David—3,700 hours of recordings between 1971 and 1973. Yet less than five percent of those conversations have ever been transcribed and published. Now, thanks to historian Luke Nichter&’s massive effort to digitize and transcribe the tapes, the world can finally read an unprecedented account of one of the most important and controversial presidencies in US history. This volume of The Nixon Tapes offers a selection of fascinating scenes from the period in which Nixon opened relations with China, negotiated the SALT I arms agreement with the Soviet Union, and won a landslide reelection victory. All the while, the growing shadow of Watergate and Nixon&’s political downfall crept ever closer. The Nixon Tapes provides a never-before-seen glimpse into a flawed president&’s hubris, paranoia, and political genius—&“essential for students of the era and fascinating for those who lived it&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Abraza tus partes rotas: Conócete, acéptate, sánate
Par María Ros. 2023
Atrévete a mirar adentro para conocerte, entenderte y, así, sanar tus heridas y tus partes rotas. «María te enseña y…
te abraza con cada palabra de este libro; disfrutar de su elegancia y su ternura en estas páginas me parece un lujo». —Lorena Gascón, @lapsicologajaputa Desde que nacemos, nos enseñan que tenemos que sonreír, ser fuertes, sentirnos felices y poder con todo. Nos dicen que no tengamos miedo, no estemos tristes y no nos mostremos vulnerables. Entonces ¿por qué nos sorprende que, ya adultos, no sepamos relacionarnos de una forma sana con nuestras emociones? ¿Por qué nos extraña tener tanto miedo a lo que sentimos, no saber cómo procesar un duelo o cómo enfrentarnos a una situación estresante? Para sanar las heridas internas y superar procesos como la ansiedad o la depresión, necesitamos entender que la vida no va de estar siempre alegres, necesitamos aprender a mirar adentro y a curar aquello que se ha roto. La psicóloga María Ros, nos invita a parar y observar, con una mirada comprensiva, cada una de nuestras heridas, pues solo desde ahí podremos empezar a cerrarlas. Abraza tus partes rotas nos muestra el camino para conocernos, entendernos y sanarnos, con conciencia y compasión, sin juzgarnos. Reseñas:«Abraza tus partes rotas nos ayuda a mandar a la mierda la capa de Superman y Superwoman, para que por fin podamos permitirnos ser vulnerables, y nos da herramientas para ser amables con todo lo que nos encontramos en el camino hacia nosotros mismos. María te enseña y te abraza con cada palabra de este libro; disfrutar de su elegancia y suternura en estas páginas me parece un lujo».Lorena Gascón, @lapsicologajaputa, psicóloga y autora de Querido cerebro, ¿qué coño quieres de mí? «María nos invita a hacer un muy necesario viaje al interior que, conociéndola, no estará exento de sensibilidad; una sensibilidad más que necesaria para abrazar las emociones incómodas y aquellas partes que nos resultan más difíciles de mirar».Montse Cazcarra, @montsecazcarrapsicologia, psicóloga y autora de Amor sano, amor del bueno«Este libro es una bocanada de aire fresco hacia el autoconocimiento y autocuidado que todos necesitamos: mirarnos con amor y vernos a nosotros mismos como nuestros mejores amigos. Somos afortunados por poder leer las palabras de María, una persona, psicóloga y escritora 10 que, en línea con el concepto japonés meraki, hace todas las cosas con amor, poniendo el alma en ello».Inés María Romero Barrio, psicóloga y fundadora de Livera @livera.esPor amor a mi: Elígete a diario y mejora tu salud mental
Par Alma Lozano. 2023
¿Qué te han contado del amor propio? Abrazar nuestra individualidad y compartirla con otras personas es el resultado de decidir…
cada día lo mejor para nosotros, incluso si no siempre es sencillo. Este libro te acompañará en un viaje de introspección y te dará las herramientas para romper nociones falsas que has aceptado sobre el cariño, identificar tus necesidades para comunicarlas, y marcar límites que mejoren nuestra relación con la mente y con otras personas.Por amor a mí… … reconozco mis emociones, … establezco límites,… atiendo mi salud mental y física, … me elijo. “Por amor a mí es una obra maravillosa que aborda de manera brillante, amena, divertida e interactiva el concepto del amor como sentimiento, contenido de emociones y lo trascendental que tiene en nuestra vida. De prosa maravillosa, amable con nuestros conceptos y que nos pone a reflexionar, la lectura de Por amor a mí es un viaje hermoso por la fisiología y psicología del amor, es una obra invaluable, sin precedente.”-Eduardo Calixto “Leer Por amor a mí es una maravillosa forma de recordar que el amor propio es el primer paso para sanar emocionalmente y amar lo que hacemos con intensidad. Una obra llena de sabiduría que, de manera sencilla y práctica, tocará positivamente tu vida.” -Dr. César Lozano“Por amor a mí es un libro de consulta y trabajo para dejar de sentir el vacío de alguien más y valorar nuestra presencia en la vida. Alma Lozano es una voz femenina, fresca, espontánea y muy preparada, que cuestiona paradigmas y los sustituye por autocompasión.” -Gaby Pérez Islas“Por amor a mí de Alma Lozano, más que un libro es esa pieza del rompecabezas que te faltaba para entender tu dolor, es esa respuesta que tanto buscaste cuando te preguntaron ‘¿Y qué pasó con ustedes?’, pero sobre todo, es esa información necesaria para aprender a amar a la persona más importante, a la verdadera compañía de tus días más oscuros: a ti. Este libro me enseñó que no siempre se está bien y que eso está bien.”-Yordi RosadoThinking on My Feet: The small joy of putting one foot in front of another (Kate Humble)
Par Kate Humble. 2018
** SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE**** SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARD - TRAVEL MEMOIR OF THE YEAR…
**A lovely, civilised and transporting read, that should have all of us stepping out to meet the world with fresh eyes.' - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall'An enticing read that makes every walk Humble describes an adventure' - Ranulph Fiennes'A beautiful and magnificent book. A paean to a simple act. I defy you to read this book and not be inspired to walk, march or hike - and as a result live a better life more connected with nature and the world around you.' - Simon Reeve'A lovely book, fast-flowing yet at every turn giving the reader pause for thought. Kate Humble makes a delightful companion, her words full of sunshine and the raw pleasure she radiates as she encounters life in its many unexpected forms.' - Benedict Allen'I've discovered that going for a daily walk has become as essential to me feeling good for the rest of the day as that first cup of tea. But I would argue that all I am doing is responding to a natural need we all have. Humans have always been migrants, the physiological urge to be nomadic is deep-rooted in all of us and perhaps because of that our brains are stimulated by walking. I solve all sorts of problems, formulate ideas, work things out to that gentle rhythm of self-propelled movement.' - Kate HumbleThinking on My Feet tells the story of Kate's walking year - shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate's inspiring narrative not only records her walks (and runs) throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions throughout - capturing the perspectives that only a journey on foot allows - and shares the outcomes: a problem solved, a mood lifted, an idea or opportunity borne. As she explores the reasons why we walk, whether for creative energy, challenge and pleasure, or therapeutic benefits, Kate's reflections and insights will encourage, motivate and spur readers into action.Also featured are Kate's walks with others who have discovered the magical, soothing effect of putting one foot in front of the other - the artist who walks to find inspiration for his next painting; the man who takes people battling with addiction to climb mountains; the woman who walked every footpath in Wales (3,700 miles) when she discovered she had cancer.This book will inspire you to change your perspective by applying walking to your daily endeavours.*PRAISE FOR THINKING ON MY FEET *'A diary of sorts, charting a year of wonderful walks through the sun, wind and rain...each entry builds an image of her life in the great outdoors...it sounds idyllic to say the least.' - Sunday Express, S Magazine'These are 365 days of inspiration to get out and, sometimes literally, smell the flowers.' - Wanderlust Magazine'Humble's book about going for a walk can inspire absolutely anyone to make a change. Because all you have to do is step outside the front door.' - Waitrose Weekend'Witty, enlightening and often startlingly profound' - Country Walking MagazineThe career of Guernsey-born Admiral James Saumarez reads like an early history of the Royal Navy. His first battle was…
against the American revolutionaries in 1775, but thereafter his main opponents were the French and the Spanish, and the first fighting ship he commanded, the eight-gun galley Spitfire, was involved in forty-seven engagements before being run aground.Rising through the ranks, Saumarez fought on land and at sea, and was involved in actions in the English Channel, being given command of a squadron of ships based at Guernsey. He served on HMS Victory, took part in the Battle of Cape St Vincent, the Blockade of Cadiz, and was with Nelson at the Battle of the Nile.Promoted to Rear Admiral, he led his ships at the battles of Algeciras and the Gut of Gibraltar. Saumarez was then dispatched into the Baltic, where he helped thwart Napoleons attempt at conquering Russia.So prominent was Saumarez during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, he was featured in the Hornblower novels and other fictional books, including Master and Commander. Tony Sullivan, however, tells the true story of one of the most remarkable individuals of the great days of sail, in the first biography of Saumarez for more than 170 years.Wall Street Journal BestsellerPublishers Weekly BestsellerPatrick Hinds has failed. A lot. In fact, he&’s kind of an expert at it—which…
is why he&’s uniquely qualified to say that failure is a good thing.On paper, the chubby, poor, gay son of a lesbian who wrote pornographic letters to Jesus isn&’t the person that you think of when you hear the word &“success.&” Yet Patrick Hinds has somehow managed to bungle his way through to become the successful co-host of True Crime Obsessed—a podcast with more than 200 million downloads.Before that, though, he failed at many, many things. Patrick&’s life is a series of fiascos, missteps, and just plain bad ideas. An eternal optimist, he&’s always thrown himself into everything he&’s done, even when he probably shouldn&’t have. He devoted himself to becoming an actor even though he was terrible, started a daycare even though he hated kids, and somehow had a disastrous time with Bea Arthur . . . even though he couldn&’t be gayer.Both heartfelt and hilarious, Failure Is Not Not an Option lets Patrick&’s signature storytelling style shine—and it&’s also the only book to bravely and definitively declare:1: Failing simply means that you tried (and if you try enough, eventually success will be an option, too).2: Ted Bundy is. Not. Hot. By trying, and yes, failing at so many things, Patrick finally found his way—to a great career, a great husband, and a great family. Along the way, there were hurdles to jump, unexpected surprises, and no shortage of laughter. Failure is Not NOT an Option is a fun and outrageous read that will raise you up—and provide a soft landing pad for the next time you fall.Autoestima punk: Cómo acabar con la autoestima happy flower
Par Víctor Amat. 2023
Tras el éxito de Psicología punk, llega el segundo asalto: cómo acabar de una vez por todas con la autoestima…
happy flower. Lo más arriesgado del mundo no es hacer una expedición a la Antártida en chancletas. ¿Sabes qué es? Contar de manera sencilla el asunto más complejo del mundo: tu mente.Lo que quiero es llegar al final de mis días pensando que mi vida tampoco estuvo tan mal, y, tras veinticinco años de psicólogo, tengo algunas ideas interesantes para lograrlo. Para ello, te hablaré de Laura y su psicóloga ultratóxica; de Leandro, el músico desastre; de la tesis doctoral de Albert; de María y sus atracones; del virus de Luisa, y de muchas otras historias más.Con Autoestima punk, voy a ayudarte a organizar el desván que tienes en tu cabeza. Deja de comprar humo. Por fin, apañar tu autoestima y caerte mejor sin rollos lacrimógenos es posible.America's History, Value Edition, Volume 1: 2 Books Set
Par James A. Henretta, Rebecca Edwards, Robert O. Self, Eric Hinderaker. 2021
America's History, Value Edition, Combined Volume: 2 Books Set
Par James A. Henretta, Rebecca Edwards, Robert O. Self, Eric Hinderaker. 2021
Exploring American Histories, Value Edition, Volume 2: A Brief Survey with Sources
Par Steven F. Lawson, Nancy A. Hewitt. 2022
Exploring American Histories guides you through the nation’s history, giving voice to an extraordinary variety of Americans, while teaching you…
to work with historical documents in the same way as professional historians. This Value Edition is the lowest priced print version of the text.Exploring American Histories, Value Edition, Volume 1: A Survey
Par Steven F. Lawson, Nancy A. Hewitt. 2022
Exploring American Histories guides you through the nation’s history, giving voice to an extraordinary variety of Americans, while teaching you…
to work with historical documents in the same way as professional historians. This Value Edition is the lowest priced print version of the text.Exploring American Histories, Value Edition, Combined Volume: A Survey with Sources
Par Steven F. Lawson, Nancy A. Hewitt. 2022
Exploring American Histories guides you through the nation’s history, giving voice to an extraordinary variety of Americans, while teaching you…
to work with historical documents in the same way as professional historians. This Value Edition is the lowest priced print version of the text.How Customers Think: Essential Insights into the Mind of the Market
Par Gerald Zaltman. 2003
How to unlock the hidden 95 percent of the customer's mind that traditional marketing methods have never reached. This title…
provides a practical synthesis of the cognitive sciences. Drawing heavily on psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and linguistics, Zaltman combines academic rigor with real-world results to offer highly accessible insights, based on his years of research and consulting work with large clients like Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble. An all-new tool kit: Zaltman provides research tools - metaphor elicitation, response latency, and implicit association techniques, to name a few - that will be all-new to marketers, and demonstrates how innovators can use these tools to get clues from the subconscious when developing new products and finding new solutions, long before competitors do.Valcour: The 1776 Campaign That Saved the Cause of Liberty
Par Jack Kelly. 2021
The wild and suspenseful story of one of the most crucial and least known campaigns of the Revolutionary War "Vividly…
written... In novelistic prose, Kelly conveys the starkness of close-quarter naval warfare." —The Wall Street Journal"Few know of the valor and courage of Benedict Arnold... With such a dramatic main character, the story of the Battle of Valcour is finally seen as one of the most exciting and important of the American Revolution." —Tom Clavin author of Dodge CityDuring the summer of 1776, a British incursion from Canada loomed. In response, citizen soldiers of the newly independent nation mounted a heroic defense. Patriots constructed a small fleet of gunboats on Lake Champlain in northern New York and confronted the Royal Navy in a desperate three-day battle near Valcour Island. Their effort surprised the arrogant British and forced the enemy to call off their invasion.Jack Kelly's Valcour is a story of people. The northern campaign of 1776 was led by the underrated general Philip Schuyler (Hamilton's father-in-law), the ambitious former British officer Horatio Gates, and the notorious Benedict Arnold. An experienced sea captain, Arnold devised a brilliant strategy that confounded his slow-witted opponents.America’s independence hung in the balance during 1776. Patriots endured one defeat after another. But two events turned the tide: Washington’s bold attack on Trenton and the equally audacious fight at Valcour Island. Together, they stunned the enemy and helped preserve the cause of liberty.