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 The Happy Empath's Little Book of Affirmations: Mindful Mantras for Daily Self-Care by Stephanie Jameson English | November 17th, 2020 | ISBN: 1646040805 | 144 pages | True EPUB | 5.99 MB Protect yourself against negative energy, soothe anxious thoughts, and empower your inner empath with this book of thoughtful quotes, positive sayings, and inspiring affirmations.  The Handbook of Communication Skills By Owen Hargie 2006 | 597 Pages | ISBN: 0415359104 | PDF | 3 MB As textbooks go, this is nothing like the standard American fare, with large margins, highlighted text in the margins, and lots of photographs. It is almost a scholarly journal and is totally text. Initially I dreaded reading this book, sure it would be dry, boring and/or above my head. I was TOTALLY wrong on all counts. I was happy to return to the book again and again, finding something interesting and insightful on every page. I have every intention of making this book a permanent part of my personal library!!! An exhaustive overview of the current thoughts in communication, this is a definate read for anyone interested in effective interpersonal communication.  The GI Bill: The New Deal for Veterans By Glenn Altschuler, Stuart Blumin 2009 | 261 Pages | ISBN: 0195182286 | PDF | 3 MB The G. I. Bill by Glenn Altschuler and Stuart Blumin is a recent addition to the pivotal moments in American history series which seeks out to explain the major paradigm shifts in United States History that significantly changed the course of history. The authors are after four points in this very detailed account of how the G. I. Bill changed America. The first is that this was truly a departure from past veterans benefits and greatly expanded and really created not only a way to care for wounded veterans but really looked at how they would readjust to society. The authors take great care to outline what happened to veterans in past wars and look at the growth of the Veterans Administration (VA) system following the Civil War and World War I showing how the G. I. Bill was far more comprehensive. The second point is the focus that with the election of a Republican congress in the final two years of the war the ability to carry out New Deal proposals was becoming harder and more limited. If democrats led by FDR wanted to continue rapid social change legislation it was going to have to come in the form of veteran's benefits that could later be added to non veterans after showing their success with veterans. The authors take a great deal of care in explaining how Congress was oriented and what each change meant. The third point and probably the most important is the G. I. Bill's ability to pay for college for returning veterans and provide them with a supplement to live on while attending. Many would follow through with this newfound ability and obtain college degrees shifting heavily the knowledge base of our post war economy and setting up the Baby Boomer generation with the desire to continue attending colleges. The G. I. Bill gave rise to the private school since government money allowed for expanding enrollments anywhere and many elite schools were flooded with veteran's applications. The authors' pull on many personal stories from veterans to illustrate their points brining out a great side to the story that shows how the bill really affected people. They also spend some time on the race relations and how the G. I. Bill was more beneficial for white America than black America but African Americans still made significant improvement under a bill that was largely color blind. The final point was on the housing part of the bill that allowed for low interest loans to be obtained and housing to be purchased. As the post war economy exploded and building materials became available suburbs grew quickly and the ability for veterans to move to them grew with it. This was where the Bill's color blind nature fell short. Blacks were not able to purchase homes in the suburbs and the great disparity that would bubble to the top in the 1960's began to crystallize with blacks left in urban centers and whites flooding to the suburbs. Overall it is a fantastic and detail oriented book that really shows how the G. I. Bill changed America. It is truly a pivotal moment in American history and transformed multiple generations and left the lasting legacy of the New Deal through the bills actions. Very detailed and well worth the time to read.  The Forgiveness Tour: How To Find the Perfect Apology by Susan Shapiro English | January 12th, 2021 | ISBN: 151076271X | 264 pages | True EPUB | 0.88 MB How Apologies Can Help You Move Forward With Your Life  The Foot Fix: 4 Weeks to Healthier, Happier Feet by Yamuna Zake English | January 12th, 2021 | ISBN: 178678453X | 192 pages | True EPUB | 12.55 MB This book will empower you to get your feet functioning as they should do, without any medical intervention. Includes a 4-week plan of quick-and-easy exercises to get your feet back into shape, plus solutions for specific foot issues, from plantar fasciitis to fallen arches.  The Everything Easy DASH Diet Cookbook: 200 Quick and Easy Recipes for Weight Loss and Better Health (Everything®) by Christy Ellingsworth, Murdoc Khaleghi English | January 12th, 2021 | ISBN: 1507215215 | 272 pages | True EPUB | 101.26 MB Discover 200 easy, delicious DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less!  Sharon Powell, "The Essential Star Trek Cocktail Book: Damn It, Jim, I'm A Doctor, Not A Drink Mixer!" English | 2020 | ASIN: B08MF7N5Z6 | 67 pages | EPUB | 2.5 MB There was one thing that I actually missed when watching the shows as a child, and it was the type of alcoholic drinks that were featured in the shows. The universe of mixology was opened to new worlds and new civilizations and boldly drank where no one has drunk before!  The Essential Ramen Cookbook: Simple Homemade Ramen Noodles Recipe Book for Beginners Kindle Edition by Kathrin Narrell English | 2021 | ASIN: B08SQN2XBS | 199 Pages | AZW EPUB | 15 MB  Sharon Powell, "The Essential Lord of The Rings Cocktail Cookbook: Let's Hang Out till Morning Just to Kick the Only One Ring" English | 2020 | ASIN: B08FX7CWGS | 70 pages | EPUB | 2.38 MB Indeed, if you are a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings, have a few hours to spare and a lot of creative energy, then give this amazing cocktail cookbook a try. Whether you are Hobbit, Elf or Dwarf, these delectable concoctions will delight you with their names and dazzle you with their taste. Drinking a couple of these cocktails will make you forget all about the army of Orcs heading to your way and Saruman using the Eye of Sauron to find the ring-bearer and throw all Middle Earth into never-ending darkness. At least for a little while.  Sharon Powell, "The Essential Game of Thrones Dessert Book: Jon Snow Cones and Other Sweet GOT Treats" English | 2020 | ASIN: B08FX8DN4Z | 83 pages | EPUB | 2.9 MB From Brienne of Tart to Jon Snow Cones, there are endless possibilities of word play when it comes to Game of Thrones inspired desserts. Food plays a secondary role in the award-winning television show, usually in the background and mentioned in passing. The lovely Sansa Stark and her passion for lemon cakes was one instance of food being used to further the Description and set the mood. |
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