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Baring Faith to Uproot Belief: Agenda for Religious Reversions
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Baring Faith to Uproot Belief: Agenda for Religious Reversions

That the jihadi Islam, to paraphrase in Telugu, has become the chaapa kinda neeru (stealthily spreading water under the mat) and its fidayeen lurk in every nook and corner of the globe, is a common knowledge for long. But yet, the non-Muslim world, despite the outsider advantage, remains clueless to confront, much less contain, this unremitting scourge. That is in part, geopolitics apart, is owing to an inadequate appreciation of this debilitating Islamic phenomenon, and this is but an attempt .

The Japanese Secret to Longevity: A Gentler Approach to Eating, Moving, and Living Well
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The Japanese Secret to Longevity: A Gentler Approach to Eating, Moving, and Living Well

Healthy living does not have to begin with extreme diets or exhausting routines. In The Japanese Secret to Longevity, H Chung explores Japanese-inspired food traditions, mindful eating, daily walking, purpose, and small-step habit building. Discover a gentler perspective on everyday wellness, with practical plans designed to help readers turn inspiration into a more manageable routine.

Burnout When You Cannot Take Time Off: Small Boundaries for Overwhelming Days
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4 min

Burnout When You Cannot Take Time Off: Small Boundaries for Overwhelming Days

When taking time off is not possible, coping with burnout should not mean forcing yourself to push harder. Start with a smaller workday, brief recovery breaks, and one realistic boundary. Learn how to ask for specific support, protect your time after work, and recognize when small habits are not enough. Your workload and working conditions matter too.

Menopause Is a Transition, Not a Defeat: Exploring Chinese Medicine and Everyday Self-Care
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Menopause Is a Transition, Not a Defeat: Exploring Chinese Medicine and Everyday Self-Care

Menopause deserves more than a message to simply endure it. In The Chinese Medicine Menopause Reset, Chung H. introduces a traditional perspective on this life transition through a practical 14-day plan, food ideas, acupressure, Qi Gong, and reflection tools. Discover a thoughtful invitation to explore everyday self-care with curiosity, structure, and compassion.

Snoring: When It Is Harmless—and When It May Need Attention
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Snoring: When It Is Harmless—and When It May Need Attention

Snoring is common, but loud or frequent snoring should not be ignored. It can sometimes be linked to nasal congestion, alcohol, sleep position, or sleep apnea—especially when accompanied by breathing pauses, gasping, choking, or daytime sleepiness. Traditional Chinese Remedies for Snoring explores traditional Chinese perspectives, acupressure, acupuncture, breathing exercises, and practical lifestyle habits. It explains what natural approaches may help—and why they cannot replace professionals

How to Eat Like the Italians
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7 min

How to Eat Like the Italians

How to Eat Like the Italians is not another restrictive diet. It is an invitation to slow down, enjoy simple food, cook with seasonal ingredients, and build sustainable habits around meals. With practical guidance, cultural context, and 36 easy recipes, this book helps you create a more flexible and enjoyable relationship with food—without calorie counting, guilt, or rigid rules.

When the Cell Door Closes: The Stories the Walls Never Tell

When the Cell Door Closes offers a firsthand look behind jail walls, sharing the human stories and hard truths those on the outside rarely hear.

Keni R. Darden Oct 25, 2026 👁 2 💬 0
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Writing Life 10 min read

The Generation That Could Not Discern the True God

From Baal to modern syncretism, discover how every generation faces the same choice: the true God, or systems that promise prosperity without Him.

Abraham Oluwadamilare Toviedo Oct 23, 2026 👁 7 💬 0
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Apprentice to the Angels

New book Apprentice to the Angels available on Amazon or at www.jesaichantler.com

Jesai Chantler Oct 23, 2026 👁 6 💬 0
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Psychologics

WARNING! This literature can be Depressing,Dark, Profanity, Anger, Funny_Sad, Without Care, Diligent, Convincing, But all ultimately Truth! The Level Of What It is! Is!

Marlon Lawe Oct 19, 2026 👁 19 💬 0
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Baring Faith to Uproot Belief: Agenda for Religious Reversions

That the jihadi Islam, to paraphrase in Telugu, has become the chaapa kinda neeru (stealthily spreading water under the mat) and its fidayeen lurk in every nook and corner of the globe, is a common knowledge for long. But yet, the non-Muslim world, despite the outsider advantage, remains clueless to confront, much less contain, this unremitting scourge. That is in part, geopolitics apart, is owing to an inadequate appreciation of this debilitating Islamic phenomenon, and this is but an attempt .

BS Murthy Oct 18, 2026 👁 12 💬 0
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6 min read

The Japanese Secret to Longevity: A Gentler Approach to Eating, Moving, and Living Well

Healthy living does not have to begin with extreme diets or exhausting routines. In The Japanese Secret to Longevity, H Chung explores Japanese-inspired food traditions, mindful eating, daily walking, purpose, and small-step habit building. Discover a gentler perspective on everyday wellness, with practical plans designed to help readers turn inspiration into a more manageable routine.

Chung.H Oct 15, 2026 👁 21 💬 0
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New Book Released

A poem from my poetry book, "LETTERS TO JESUS : Christian Poems."

Anahit Arustamyan Oct 15, 2026 👁 240 💬 0
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4 min read

Burnout When You Cannot Take Time Off: Small Boundaries for Overwhelming Days

When taking time off is not possible, coping with burnout should not mean forcing yourself to push harder. Start with a smaller workday, brief recovery breaks, and one realistic boundary. Learn how to ask for specific support, protect your time after work, and recognize when small habits are not enough. Your workload and working conditions matter too.

Chung.H Oct 15, 2026 👁 13 💬 0
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4 min read

Menopause Is a Transition, Not a Defeat: Exploring Chinese Medicine and Everyday Self-Care

Menopause deserves more than a message to simply endure it. In The Chinese Medicine Menopause Reset, Chung H. introduces a traditional perspective on this life transition through a practical 14-day plan, food ideas, acupressure, Qi Gong, and reflection tools. Discover a thoughtful invitation to explore everyday self-care with curiosity, structure, and compassion.

Chung.H Oct 15, 2026 👁 8 💬 0
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5 min read

Why the Japanese Breakfast Is the Calmest Meal of the Day?

A bowl of warm rice, miso soup, grilled fish, and a few pickles: a traditional Japanese breakfast invites a slower start to the day. Explore how its simple structure and unhurried rituals can inspire your own morning routine—without recreating an entire cuisine.

Chung.H Oct 15, 2026 👁 8 💬 0
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Snoring: When It Is Harmless—and When It May Need Attention

Snoring is common, but loud or frequent snoring should not be ignored. It can sometimes be linked to nasal congestion, alcohol, sleep position, or sleep apnea—especially when accompanied by breathing pauses, gasping, choking, or daytime sleepiness. Traditional Chinese Remedies for Snoring explores traditional Chinese perspectives, acupressure, acupuncture, breathing exercises, and practical lifestyle habits. It explains what natural approaches may help—and why they cannot replace professionals

Chung.H Oct 15, 2026 👁 8 💬 0
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How to Eat Like the Italians

How to Eat Like the Italians is not another restrictive diet. It is an invitation to slow down, enjoy simple food, cook with seasonal ingredients, and build sustainable habits around meals. With practical guidance, cultural context, and 36 easy recipes, this book helps you create a more flexible and enjoyable relationship with food—without calorie counting, guilt, or rigid rules.

Chung.H Oct 15, 2026 👁 9 💬 0
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How to Eat Like the French

How to Eat Like the French shows you how to enjoy food again—without dieting, guilt, or complicated rules. Through simple French habits such as fresh ingredients, balanced portions, slower meals, and quality over quantity, this book helps you build a healthier and more pleasurable relationship with what you eat.

Chung.H Oct 15, 2026 👁 7 💬 0
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2 min read

Self Publishing, A Book Worthy Adventure

Self Publishing is something that may sound like smooth and easy sailing. But trust me, it has as many adventures as any book you'll read.

Erin Roach Oct 15, 2026 👁 245 💬 0
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I Published My Pain. I Never Expected People to Thank Me.

I wrote a deeply personal story, and complete strangers started recognizing themselves in it. Writing and publishing Unshattered gave my pain purpose, and now my life has a new direction.

Carmen Lea Oct 15, 2026 👁 9 💬 0
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Book Reviews 6 min read

Morning Whispers: A Collection of Reflections for Everyday Christian Living

Morning Whispers: Everyday Applications From Ancient Wisdom belongs to the second group. Written by Paul S. Lindblad, this Christian devotional book gathers nearly 1,100 short reflections drawn from decades of personal Scripture study.

Paul S. Lindblad Oct 14, 2026 👁 19 💬 0
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Book Reviews 7 min read

Darkness as the First Seed | A Review of The Dream of God

Some books approach these mysteries through religion, others through science, and some through philosophy alone. The Dream of God: How Something Comes From Nothing by Anetere’a Aisake Puletasi, writing under the name Son of Man, attempts something more ambitious

Son of Man Oct 13, 2026 👁 11 💬 0
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Book Reviews 7 min read

What Makes Before We Were Heroes a Compelling Memoir

While many stories about firefighting focus on dramatic rescues and public recognition, Before We Were Heroes: Southern Fires takes readers in a different direction.

Bill Beebe Oct 13, 2026 👁 14 💬 0
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LETTERS TO JESUS : Christian Poems

A Christian poetry book that unfolds the human condition in earthly life’s troubles with powerful faith in eternal perspective.

Anahit Arustamyan Oct 13, 2026 👁 189 💬 0
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Made For Each Other; A Contemporary Christian Romance

Lissa Davis came to New Mexico for a temporary job assignment, not to fall for a man whose faith challenges everything she believes about security and the future.

Karen Cogan Oct 13, 2026 👁 10 💬 0
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Behind the Book 18 min read

The Rivening of One

The History of the Land, as told by the Wizard Tobin to Squire.

Les Bill Gates Oct 13, 2026 👁 9 💬 0
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