Not Normal

Author : Paul Connolly
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1982908718

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Not Normal by Paul Connolly Pdf

The latest book from bestselling author Paul Connolly. An uncensored account of his extraordinary true life story and his lifelong struggle to overcome an abusive childhood and build a 'normal' life for himself and his family. Put out with the rubbish at 2 weeks old and into the care of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Paul Connolly was sent to the notorious St Leonard's home in Essex, where he heard that he was 'Not Normal' almost daily amongst years of mental, physical and sexual abuse. Childhood friendships made and lost. Total Neglect. Starvation. Sending an illiterate, very angry young man out into the world.After years of extreme violence in London during the 1980's and 90's mixing with gangsters and a dark underworld, Paul confronted memories and demons from his past in the most shocking ways - eventually discovering that six from eight of the childhood friends he grew up with in St Leonard's were no longer alive. Great friends and a loving heart transformed Paul's world and Paul has gone on to help thousands of people as a specialist conditioning coach, sports injury expert, celebrity personal trainer, presenter and best selling author. He works with various charities and is a core participant in the historical child abuse enquiry providing a voice for many of those no longer able to speak up. Above all else, Paul is now most proud of being a loving father to his two sons.Life has been anything but normal and the demons will never go away, but Paul has learned to smile at them as many of the people that predicted the worst for him are now where they told this vulnerable little boy he would end up.This is Paul Connolly's story and it is Not Normal

Author : Cass R. Sunstein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780300253504

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This Is Not Normal by Cass R. Sunstein Pdf

How our shifting sense of "what's normal" defines the character of democracy "A provocative examination of social constructs and those who would alternately undo or improve them."--Kirkus Reviews This sharp and engaging collection of essays by leading governmental scholar Cass R. Sunstein examines shifting understandings of what's normal, and how those shifts account for the feminist movement, the civil rights movement, the rise of Adolf Hitler, the founding itself, the rise of gun rights, the response to COVID-19, and changing understandings of liberty. Prevailing norms include the principle of equal dignity, the idea of not treating the press as an enemy of the people, and the social unacceptability of open expressions of racial discrimination. But norms are very different from laws. They arise and change in response to individual and collective action. Exploring Nazism, #MeToo, the work of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, constitutional amendments, pandemics, and the influence of Ayn Rand, Sunstein reveals how norms ultimately determine the shape of government in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere.

Author : Julie Segal-Walters
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481439237

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This Is Not a Normal Animal Book by Julie Segal-Walters Pdf

Blobfish! Blobfish blobfish blobfish! This is a silly picture book about animals and collaboration—or lack thereof. But mostly blobfish. This is a book about animals. It is? I mean, it sort of is. It does have animals in it. It’s a book about animals. I hear you, but you have to admit it’s pretty strange. This is NOT a normal animal book. You should read it. At least we can agree on that. This offbeat picture book asks hilarious questions about animals and art, who’s in charge of a picture book—the author or the illustrator—and really gets you thinking about…BLOBFISH!

Author : Michael Martone
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780253210227

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Not Normal, Illinois by Michael Martone Pdf

Do Midwesterners have a peculiar way of looking at the world? Is there something not quite right about the way they see things? For such a normal place, the heartland has produced some writers who take a most individual approach to storytelling. And the result—to the delight of readers everywhere—has been stories that reveal the mystery, joy, and enchantment in the most ordinary and incidental moments of life. These 33 exceptional tales showcase the peculiarly wonderful vision of some of the region's best-known or soon-to-be-celebrated writers. Each invites its readers to see the world through different eyes and see it anew.

Author : Cass R. Sunstein
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780300258721

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This Is Not Normal by Cass R. Sunstein Pdf

How our shifting sense of "what's normal" defines the character of democracy "A provocative examination of social constructs and those who would alternately undo or improve them."—Kirkus Reviews This sharp and engaging collection of essays by leading governmental scholar Cass R. Sunstein examines shifting understandings of what’s normal, and how those shifts account for the feminist movement, the civil rights movement, the rise of Adolf Hitler, the founding itself, the rise of gun rights, the response to COVID-19, and changing understandings of liberty. Prevailing norms include the principle of equal dignity, the idea of not treating the press as an enemy of the people, and the social unacceptability of open expressions of racial discrimination. But norms are very different from laws. They arise and change in response to individual and collective action. Exploring Nazism, #MeToo, the work of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, constitutional amendments, pandemics, and the influence of Ayn Rand, Sunstein reveals how norms ultimately determine the shape of government in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere.

Author : Mar Pavón
Publisher : NubeOcho
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9788419974693

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That's Not normal! by Mar Pavón Pdf

El elefante tiene una trompa larguísima. Con ella ayuda a sus amigos, pero el hipopótamo siempre se burla de él: –¡Eso no es normal! Pero, ¿qué es "normal"? Una divertida historia que ayuda a entender la diversidad. Libro seleccionado por The White Ravens.

Author : Divya Meenakshisundaram
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781638065555

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I am not normal by Divya Meenakshisundaram Pdf

Gene therapy is a dual-edged weapon that can immortalize or make the human race extinct. What would happen if human genes get mixed with mysterious foreign genes? Will it create a new race of humans or will it somehow destroy the human race? Here is a girl, Prathyaharini, who receives gene therapy for her mortal illness but unfortunately also receives, without her consent, a foreign gene. Enjoy the battle of these invincible genes and humans.

Author : William Davies
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781839760990

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This is Not Normal by William Davies Pdf

What just happened and how did we get into this mess? Since the 2016 referendum, the UK has been in a crisis of its own making. But there are more reasons for this than Brexit alone. A wave of disruption has hit political parties, the mainstream media, public experts and all kinds of officials. Along the way, there have been dramatic and sometimes shocking events: the burning of Grenfell Tower and the Windrush scandal, the rise and fall of the Brexit Party, Boris Johnson’s Conservative purge and his resounding election victory. The state’s response to the pandemic was a further sign of how abnormal things had become. As the ‘mainstream’ of politics and media has come under attack, the basic norms of public life have been thrown into question. Authoritarian and nationalist forces advance as liberalism recedes. This Is Not Normal takes stock of a nation that no longer recognises itself. Davies finds the narrative sense behind apparently chaotic and irrational events, extracting their underlying logic and long-term causes. We are witnessing the combined effects of the 2008 financial crash, the failure of the British neoliberal project, the dying of Empire, and the impact of the changes that technology and communications have had on the public sphere. How the nation revives from the economic and political shocks of the lockdown remains uncertain. This is an essential book for anyone who wants to make sense of the current moment.

Author : Rudiyant
Publisher : Lembar Langit Indonesia
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Bernile Nienau - Hitler Secret Relationships Are Not Normal by Rudiyant Pdf

Rosa Bernile Nienau was a Jewish girl who had a special relationship with Adolf Hitler in the 1930s. Rosa often visited Hitler at his residence in Berghof, the Bavarian Alps. The relationship between a Jewish girl and Adolf Hitler was unusual, considering Hitler’s views on Jews. When Hitler learned that Rosa and her family had Jewish heritage, he severed ties with them in 1938. This decision may have been influenced by Hitler’s anti-Semitic ideology and pressure from his surroundings. Rosa Bernile Nienau passed away in 1943 at the age of 17 due to polio. After her death, Hitler sent flowers to her funeral as a final tribute. Bernile Nienau was a German girl who first met Adolf Hitler at his vacation home in the Bavarian Alps. Their relationship has sparked much speculation and controversy among historians. Bernile was a close friend of Hitler, and the two of them often spent time together, playing and talking at Berghof. This relationship has led to speculation that there was a paternalistic or even deeper element to their connection. Some letters written by Hitler to Bernile still exist as historical documents, reflecting their friendly interactions. In this book, we will delve into the closeness between Bernile and Hitler, revealing another side of the dictator. It is a sentence that supports the LGBT community, but for those who do not support LGBT, it is time for the Aversion Project to be conducted openly. Here, we will discuss the horrifying facts about the Aversion Project, beyond the heated debate between those in favor and those against LGBT. It is a project that aims to make homosexuals return to being “normal” and to develop an attraction for the opposite sex again but through extreme therapeutic methods. Buku persembahan penerbit LembarLangitGroup #LembarLangit

Author : Bryony Gordon
Publisher : Headline
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781472284129

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No Such Thing as Normal by Bryony Gordon Pdf

'Mental illness has led to some of the worst times of my life... but it has also led to some of the most brilliant. Bad things happen, but good things can come from them. And strange as it might sound, my mental health has been vastly improved by being mentally ill.' From depression and anxiety to personality disorders, one in four of us experience mental health issues every year and, in these strange and unsettling times, more of us than ever are struggling to cope. In No Such Thing As Normal, Bryony offers sensible, practical advice, covering subjects such as sleep, addiction, worry, medication, self-image, boundary setting, therapy, learned behaviour, mindfulness and, of course - as the founder of Mental Health Mates - the power of walking and talking. She also strives to equip those in need of help with tools and information to get the best out of a poorly funded system that can be both frightening and overwhelming. The result is a lively, honest and direct guide to mental health that cuts through the Instagram-wellness bubble to talk about how each of us can feel stronger, better and just a little bit less alone.

Author : James Patterson
Publisher : Jimmy Patterson
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316465403

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Not So Normal Norbert by James Patterson Pdf

A kooky kid is banished to another planet in this hilarious adventure about a futuristic world where different is dangerous, imagination is insanity, and creativity is crazy! Norbert Riddle lives in the United State of Earth, where normal means following the rules, never standing out, and being exactly the same as everyone else, down to the plain gray jumpsuits he wears every day. He's been normal his whole life -- until a moment of temporary hilarity when he does a funny impression of their dictator, Loving Leader . . . and gets caught! Now, Norbert's been arrested and banished to planet Zorquat 3 in the Orion Nebula, where kids who defy the rules roam free in the Astronuts camp. Norbert has been taught his whole life that different is wrong, but everyone at Astronuts is crazy, creative, and insane! Norbert wants nothing more than to go back to earth where things are awful but at least they're familiar. But he soon realizes that being different could be better -- and maybe the crazy farm is exactly where he belongs after all.

Author : Amy Schneider
Publisher : Palmetto Publishing Group
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1641113871

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I'm Not Normal, I'm Original by Amy Schneider Pdf

Author : Megan DeJarnett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578646536

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No Such Thing As Normal by Megan DeJarnett Pdf

No Such Thing As Normal speaks to the curiosities and difficult questions that arise in a world full of diversity. Equipped with discussion questions, this story provides a creative, honest, and interactive way to instill dignity and respect for all people.

Author : Gabor Maté, MD
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780735278370

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The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté, MD Pdf

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “This riveting and beautifully written tale has profound implications for all of our lives, including the practice of medicine and mental health.” —Bessel van der Kolk, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score “Wise, sophisticated, rigorous and creative: an intellectual and compassionate investigation of who we are and who we may become. Essential reading for anyone with a past and a future.” —Tara Westover, New York Times bestselling author of Educated “The Myth of Normal is a book literally everyone will be enriched by—a wise, profound and healing work that is the culmination of Dr. Maté's many years of deep and painfully accumulated wisdom.” —Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author of Stolen Focus “Gabor and Daniel Maté have delivered a book in which readers can seek refuge and solace during moments of profound personal and social crisis. The Myth of Normal is an essential compass during disorienting times.” —Esther Perel, psychotherapist, author, and host of Where Should We Begin From our most trusted and compassionate authority on stress, trauma, and mental well-being—a groundbreaking investigation into the causes of illness, a bracing critique of how our society breeds disease, and a pathway to health and healing. Gabor Maté’s internationally bestselling books have changed the way we look at addiction and have been integral in shifting the conversations around ADHD, stress, disease, embodied trauma, and parenting. Now, in this revolutionary book, he eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their health care systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. So what is really “normal” when it comes to health? For all our expertise and technological sophistication, Western medicine often fails to treat the whole person, ignoring how today’s culture stresses the body, burdens the immune system, and undermines emotional balance. In The Myth of Normal, co-written with his son Daniel, Maté brings his perspective to the great untangling of common myths about what makes us sick, connects the dots between the maladies of individuals and the declining soundness of society, and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing. The result is Maté’s most ambitious and urgent book yet.

Author : Bonnie Wright
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780358646068

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Go Gently by Bonnie Wright Pdf

An inspiring and approachable tip-filled guide to changing your habits, living more sustainably, and taking action, by Greenpeace ambassador Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter movies) Go Gently is a guide for sustainability at home that offers simple, tangible steps toward reducing our environmental impact by looking at what we consume and the waste we create, as well as how to take action for environmental change. The title reflects Bonnie Wright’s belief that the best way to change our planet and ourselves is through a gentle approach, rather than a judgmental one. This is a book of do’s rather than don’ts. It’s also an invitation to Wright’s followers to join her on this journey to sustainability. Going through every room in her home, Wright helps us assess which products are sustainable, and alternatives for those that are not. She shares recipes to avoid waste, homemade self-care products to avoid packaging, small space-friendly gardening ideas, and a template for creating your own compost system. Finally, to sustain yourself, there are exercises and meditation prompts to keep you energized, plus info on how to get involved in community and organizations.