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*Your Word Is Your Wand* by Florence Scovel Shinn is a seminal work in the realm of New Thought spirituality, first published in 1928. This book teaches the listener about the transformative power of words and how they can be used as tools to manifest one's desires and shape reality. Shinn emphasizes the importance of positive affirmations, which she calls "spiritual laws in action," and provides practical examples and affirmations tailored to various aspects of life, including health, wealth, relationships, and personal fulfillment.

*100 Selected Poems* by Emily Dickinson offers listeners a carefully curated glimpse into the profound and enigmatic world of one of America’s most celebrated poets. This collection brings together poems that explore themes central to Dickinson’s life and work, such as nature, solitude, love, death, and immortality. Her writing style—marked by unique punctuation, innovative rhythms, and striking imagery—invites listeners into her introspective observations and keen philosophical insights.

In The Four Powers, Hanania provides a fast-paced historical assessment of centralized power. From World War I to crypto, Hanania explains the emerging trend toward technodemocracy: a decentralized system of governance whereby power-centralized institutions (such as churches, banks, political parties, campaign donors, Amazon, and the CIA) become obsolete.

*The Secret Door to Success* by Florence Scovel Shinn is a spiritual guide that explores the metaphysical principles of success and prosperity. In this book, Shinn teaches that success is not merely a matter of hard work, but rather a result of aligning one's thoughts, words, and beliefs with universal spiritual laws. She emphasizes the power of positive thinking, faith, and the spoken word to unlock opportunities and attract abundance.

In The Lonely American, cutting-edge research on the physiological and cognitive effects of social exclusion and emerging work in the neurobiology of attachment uncover startling, sobering ripple effects of loneliness in areas as varied as physical health, children's emotional problems, substance abuse, and even global warming.