Losing a leg in a lawnmower accident would be catastrophic for most people. But swimming star Sophie Pascoe believes it’s the best thing that has happened to her. She reveals how her family helped her turn a negative into a positive and how she developed the drive to become one of the world’s greatest Paralympians. And, of course, she talks about bursting on to the international sporting stage with three gold medals and a silver as a schoolgirl at the Beijing Paralympic Games in 2008, her brush with losing her other leg and the mental strength she had to summon to go on to break a swag of world records and reap three further gold medals at the 2012 London Paralympics.

I am Meredith Gentry, P.I., solving cases in Los Angeles, far from the peril and deception of my real home–because I am also Princess Meredith, heir to the darkest throne faerie has to offer. The Unseelie Court infuses me with its power. But at what price does such magic come? How much of my human side will I have to give up, and how much of the sinister side of faerie will I have to embrace? To sit on a throne that has ruled through bloodshed and violence for centuries, I might have to become that which I dread the most. Enemies watch my every move. My cousin Cel strives to have me killed even now from his prison cell. But not all the assassination attempts are his. Some Unseelie nobles have waited centuries for my aunt Andais, Queen of Air and Darkness, to become weak enough that she might be toppled from her throne. Enemies unforeseen move against us–enemies who would murder the least among us. The threat will drive us to allow human police into faerie for the first time in our history. I need my allies now more than ever, especially since fate will lead me into the arm of Mistral, Master of Storms, the queen’s new captain of her guard. Our passion will reawaken powers long forgotten among the warriors of the sidhe. Pain and pleasure await me–and danger, as well, for some at that court seek only death. I will find new joys with the butterfly-winged demi-fey. My guards and I will show all of faerie that violence and sex are as popular among the sidhe as they are among the lesser fey of our court. The Darkness will weep, and Frost will comfort him. The gentlest of my guards will find new strength and break my heart. Passions undreamed of await us–and my enemies gather, for the future of both courts of faerie begins to unravel.

The book delves deeply into the concept of hidden power that exists within each of us but often goes untapped. It takes the reader on a fascinating journey of self-discovery and knowledge. It emphasizes that we as individuals have an inner power that goes far beyond what we usually perceive and use. The hidden power that lies dormant within us manifests itself on different levels of our being. On a mental level, we learn how we can expand our mental abilities through conscious thought control and visualization. Our thoughts have the power to shape our reality and steer our lives in the direction we desire. Hidden power also plays a crucial role on an emotional level. By understanding, accepting and learning to control our emotions, we can positively influence not only ourselves but also others. The ability to manage our emotions and use them for our personal growth allows us to live fulfilling and authentic lives. Another dimension of hidden power lies in our intuition. Hidden deep within us lies an intuitive knowledge and inner wisdom that can support us in making decisions and solving problems. By listening to and trusting our intuition, we can make better decisions and find the paths that are right for us. We also experience the effects of hidden power on a physical level. Our body is capable of healing and regenerating itself. Through conscious breathing, a healthy diet, regular exercise and careful treatment of our body, we can activate its self-healing powers and increase our physical well-being. It is important to emphasize that the hidden power within us is not a supernatural or magical ability, but rather a deep connection to our inner self and our essence as human beings. It requires self-reflection, self-knowledge and continuous work on ourselves to unleash this hidden power and use it for the good of all. Overall, recognizing and harnessing the hidden power within us provides a rich source for personal growth, self-realization and the development of our full potential. It is an invitation to recognize and embrace our inner strength and use it for the benefit of all.

In A Politics of the Ordinary, Thomas Dumm dramatizes how everyday life in the United States intersects with and is influenced by the power of events, on the one hand, and forces of conformity and normalcy on the other. Combining poststructuralist analysis with a sympathetic reading of a strain of American thought that begins with Emerson and culminates in the work of Stanley Cavell, A Politics of the Ordinary investigates incidents from everyday life, political spectacles, and popular culture. Whether juxtaposing reflections about boredom in rural New Mexico with Emerson's theory of constitutional amendment, Richard Nixon's letter of resignation with Thoreau's writings to overcome quiet desperation, or demonstrating how Disney's Toy Story allegorizes the downsizing of the American white-collar work force, Dumm's constant concern is to show how the ordinary is the primary source of the democratic political imagination.

A work on the development of body, soul, and spirit, by the Austrian philosopher and educationalist Rudolf Steiner.

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