The Patriot Resolves: How We Got Here, and the Only Answer to Our Current Oppression (Truth to Power) by S.R. Buckel (60 Reviews)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

5.0 out of 5 stars. The book Americans need This book was incredibly refreshing as it shows that someone is actually paying attention. The author doesn't just make claims. He backs up his claims with historical events. The book is filled with useful background information. For those that are open to hearing other views, and not listening to MSM, this book will leave you with hope. It may also help open people's eyes to things that they are overlooking - Caitlin Highlighting shocking parallels between today's cancel culture, MSM, big pharma and regimes, with Hitler's Third Reich, this patriotic work delivers a hammer blow to the Agenda of America's enemies. Vigorous and controversial. Adored and reviled. At once authoritative and self-effacing, this exposé is designed to stir the patriot in you, and ignite a Christ-like spirit of love for your fellow Americans. Whether it's vaxxes, viruses, dictates, CRT, climate claims, cryptos, inflation, masks, persecution or faith, THE PATRIOT RESOLVES provides you with the only historically proven shield of protection and divine guidance. Empowering you. You have more rights than you realize. Take them back! God Bless America

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Victims of Communism and Their Persecutors by Gabriel Gherasim (Jongleur Books) (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The Criminality of the Soviet Union's Communist System Left Many Victims in it's Wake This book takes you on the inside with questions of how the restorative justice process can provide restitution and transform future relations between the victims of Communism and their persecutors. Part Two of this book includes reviews of several important components of the Negotiation, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding literature such as: The Prisoner's Dilemma; Intragroup, intergroup and extragroup approaches; Research Design and Interpretation; Communication and Conflict; Negotiation Tactics; Mediation; and Intercultural Conflict. Part Three discusses several aspects of the Literature Review, namely: Restorative justice; Methodology; Introduction; Intrapersonal; Interpersonal; and Societies. Part Four analyzes a satisfactory solution to the proposed question, by using a two tier process: conflict management and conflict resolution. They involve the focus on: Sources of conflict; Analytical versus synthetic approach; Social contents of constructive competition; From retributive to restorative justice; Mediation as reparation for Communist persecutions; Multi-Track Diplomacy; Pluralism by the rules; Reg-Neg; Justice and conflict resolution; Strengths and weaknesses of conflict resolution techniques; and Conclusion. Part Five concerns an application for a future program which includes: conferences, exhibits, research, college and university curriculum geared to both educate the public on Communist violence and to help the victims of Communism come to a conflict resolution with their perpetrators and find meaning in their ordeals.

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Cryptography in World War I: The History of the Efforts to Make and Break Secret Codes during the Great War by Charles River Editors Price verified 3 hours ago

World War I stood apart in many ways from earlier wars, not least in the way that it reached to nearly every corner of the planet and involved a noticeable segment of humanity's collective resources. Battles erupted not only on land and the sea's surface as they had for centuries, but also in the ocean depths and the windswept heights of the sky. Nearly every conceivable terrain saw use as a battlefield: the neat farmland and small towns of Western Europe; the streets of major cities; thick forests; open steppes stretching for hundreds of miles; deserts in Africa; rugged mountain ranges; and many other regions of the globe. But one of the war's most crucial struggles happened in the realm of the unseen, inside the human mind and amid the invisible flow of radio waves. Every war is a battle of wits as intelligence-gathering, tactics, and strategies clash, from the level of individual action up to the grand, overarching schemes of generals and statesmen. Intelligence took on a freshly urgent aspect in the Great War, however, as the fates of offensives, armies, and nations came to hang on the struggle to decrypt vital enemy radio traffic and military communications. World War I was also the first major conflict in which new electronic means of transmitting and receiving messages became a major factor in political and military operations. The electric telegraph was developed in the first half of the 19th century, and by 1850, there were several telegraph companies around the world providing a service that allowed virtually instantaneous communication over long distances. This was a major breakthrough, but the telegraph depended on the availability of wires to transmit messages between stations, meaning that if these wires were broken or damaged, communications were cut off. Late in the 19th century, there was another new development, the telephone, though this too relied on wires to transmit and receive information. At the same time, there was a new invention that ...

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Washington Coup: Large Print Edition by Robert Burnside (1 Review)    Price verified 25 minutes ago

A study of the Washington Coup of 2021 and a historical perspective of the numerous implications. The author goes deep into political and worldwide oligarchical connections of our current state of the union. This is, or the closest book to, the most exhaustive and impressive writing about the January 6th attempted takeover of the United States Government.

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Washington Coup by Robert Burnside (1 Review)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

A study of the Washington Coup of 2021 and a historical perspective of the numerous implications. The author goes deep into political and worldwide oligarchical connections of our current state of the union. This is, or the closest book to, the most exhaustive and impressive writing about the January 6th attempted takeover of the United States Government.

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Funny God (Return to Grace Book 7) by Michael Adzema (10 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

FUNNY GOD: THE TAO OF FUNNY GOD AND THE MIND'S TRUE LIBERATION is a composition in three movements. It is activism, a prophecy, and a vision -- integrated by the idea of Funny God. "The Tao of Funny God" (Part One) unveils the necessary hero and understanding to face the imminent problems of humanity -- environmental, political, and social... issues of peace and war, planet and life. Lunar and solar theologies and the rise of the Goddess and its meaning are brought into focus. "Breaking News" (Part Two) is prophecy and good news framed as fiction... and some comedy. We see a coming together of heaven and earth unfold in the near future. With the pulling back of the curtain on the No-Form state of existence, brought about by very real near-death and death-death experiences, humanity finds itself on the brink of re-union with the rest of the consciousnesses of the Universe, which is revealed to be a Universe of Experience, shared. "The Mind's True Liberation" (Part Three) is vision -- philosophy, spirituality, and the answers to the questions and problems of Existence mixed with humor. It describes and elicits an attitude and understanding of life and action that is good-hearted, transcendent, and liberating. You will find yourself saying, "My God, that makes sense! Why have I never heard that before?" This book will leave you changed and smiling, at least. Some will taste enlightenment; others will sense liberation; and many will feel inspired and enthusiastic about participating in some of the grand and singular undertakings of our current age -- an age that Funny God reveals to be affording an opportunity for a life of fulfillment and wonder unlike any since the beginning of time. "these times are the coming together of heaven and earth... "we walk in realms of the mythical, the archetypal... "we are embraced by arms of Divinity... and find ourselves as fingers of God Herself... "we are the myths in motion... are witness to secrets of eternity finally ...

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A TO Z OF TRUE CRIME VOL 8: MOST RECENT SOLVED/COLD CASES IN CANADA: SINISTER CRIMES IN THE STATES OF AMERICA (A TO Z CRIMES) by SHANTI LYN OXLADE (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"The A to Z of True Crime" is an enthralling collection of murder stories that offers a comprehensive exploration of some of the most chilling and perplexing criminal cases in history. What sets this series apart is that it features contributions from a diverse ensemble of over five accomplished authors, each renowned for their expertise in the true crime genre. This anthology delves deep into the annals of criminal history, presenting readers with a curated selection of cases from A to Z, each one offering a unique and gripping narrative. From the notorious crimes that have captivated the public's imagination to lesser-known, yet equally captivating, mysteries, "The A to Z of True Crime" covers a wide spectrum of criminal incidents that span decades and continents. The stories within this collection are meticulously researched, ensuring that every detail, from the investigation process to the courtroom drama, is presented with accuracy and vivid storytelling. Readers will be taken on a rollercoaster ride through the minds of criminals, the tireless efforts of law enforcement, and the intricacies of the legal system, all while uncovering the darkest facets of human nature. As you turn the pages of "The A to Z of True Crime," you'll encounter gruesome murders, cunning serial killers, daring heists, and enigmatic disappearances. This series is not only an anthology of gripping narratives but also a testament to the dedication and passion of the true crime authors who have brought these tales to life. It's a must-read for anyone who is fascinated by the mysterious and disturbing world of true crime, offering a fresh perspective with the collective wisdom and storytelling prowess of multiple acclaimed authors.

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Tanuki: The Folklore of Japan's Trickster by Christopher Kincaid (30 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Once a vicious creature, the tanuki changed into a comical creature loved by Japanese children. He is the master of disguise. If only his intelligence was as sharp. Powered by his super stretchy scrotum, the tanuki leads us into a strange world of belly thumping, singing, and pranks.

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TAO: The Full Return To Nature by Cory Endrulat (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

TAO, The Full Return To Nature A Handy Small-Sized Guide To The Philosophy Of Taoism Taoism is an Ancient Chinese philosophy about learning how to let go, embrace change, to trust and navigate the world, becoming at peace and harmonizing with nature. Tao means "way" or "path" and is associated with the Tao Te Ching, a text from around 400 BC attributed to Laozi (Lao Tzu/Tsu/Tze), which is the second most translated work in the world after the Christian Bible. You may take your first step on becoming a sage of wisdom, as part of your spiritual life journey. You will learn many of the core concepts within Taoism to bring this treasured Eastern philosophy to the Western world, also learning of unique connections that other texts may not mention. Unique Features: Powerful Symbolism Unique Perspectives From C.S. Lewis Wisdom From J.R.R Tolkien Quotes By Leo Tolstoy Many References To Carl Jung Talk About Atheism Untold Taoist Historical Figures And Documents Connections To Other Philosophies & Religions References To Other Taoist Content Creators & Writers About the Author: Cory Edmund Endrulat is a fellow human being, student of Taoism and messenger of nature. He is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, journalist and content creator. Specializing on topics concerning health, education, freedom, morality and action. From the back of the book cover: This book serves as the untold natural remedy to a world of many noises we hear, things we see, flavors we taste, scents we smell, concepts we think, emotions we feel and people we interact with. The answers you will learn for yourself, in obtaining a more holistic and encompassing worldview. This will be your guide on the side, holding the Ancient Chinese wisdom of Taoism that can be practically applied in your own life in order to commit a "full return to nature." You must be willing to embark on a journey to the East which details philosophy, martial arts, medicine, internal alchemy, diet, lifestyle, religion, history ...

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The Distinction of Peace: A Social Analysis of Peacebuilding (Configurations: Critical Studies Of World Politics) by Catherine Goetze (2 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

"Peacebuilding" serves as a catch-all term to describe efforts by an array of international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and agencies of foreign states to restore or construct a peaceful society in the wake -- or even in the midst -- of conflict. Despite this variety, practitioners consider themselves members of a global profession. In The Distinction of Peace, Catherine Goetze investigates the genesis of peacebuilding as a professional field of expertise since the 1960s, its increasing influence, and the ways it reflects global power structures. Goetze describes how the peacebuilding field came into being, how it defines who belongs to it and who does not, and what kind of group culture it has generated. Using an innovative methodology, she investigates the motivations of individuals who become peacebuilders, their professional trajectories and networks, and the "good peacebuilder" as an ideal. For many, working in peacebuilding in various ways -- as an aid worker on the ground, as a lawyer at the United Nations, or as an academic in a think tank -- has become not merely a livelihood, but also a form of participation in world politics. As a field, peacebuilding has developed techniques for incorporating and training new members, yet its internal politics also create the conditions of exclusion that often result in practical failures of the peacebuilding enterprise. By providing a critical account of the social mechanisms that make up the peacebuilding field, Goetze offers deep insights into the workings of Western domination and global inequalities.

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Traditions of the North American Indians by James Athearn Jones (Open Road Media) (137 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

The first of three volumes of collected Native American folktales or oral traditions. Born in Massachusetts in 1790, James Athearn Jones grew up with Native American culture all around him. His childhood nursemaid was from the Gay Head tribe, and his household was frequented by other local Indigenous people of all ages. He enjoyed hearing their folktales. As an adult, he traveled the continent and sought to preserve and collect these stories in a book. In this first of three volumes, Jones shares eighteen captivating folktales from the North American Indians he encountered in his life. Discover such stories as "The Man of Ashes," "Pomatare, the Flying Beaver," and "The Resurrection of the Bison." This enriching and enlightening collection serves as a fascinating means to explore some of the history and culture of Native Americans.

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Problematic: The Psychology of Social Justice Fanaticism by Ryan Rogers (6 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

For most Americans it can be confusing the first time you hear that gardening is racist or that men can have babies. But most of us realize that to question these things would bring a world of trouble, so we keep our heads down and our mouths shut. This book delves into the psychology of social justice fanaticism, or as it more commonly called, Wokeness. In this book you will learn how Wokeness mimics several psychological disorders, such as OCD, paranoia, and borderline personality disorder. You will see the social psychology of how the Woke are able to unconsciously dismiss or ignore any information that fails to confirm their worldview. The social justice movement is compared to cults, conspiracy theories, and political fanaticism like communism. This ideology is perhaps most accurately compared to a religion, one where its adherents conduct their rituals loudly to let others know how much holier they are than the unbelievers. After reading this book you will gain a thorough breakdown of the Woke mindset which could help when interacting with such people in the future.

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Free Will or Won’t: … are we in charge of our lives or not? by Geoff Canham (1 Review)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

Some claim that modern science has demonstrated that free will is an illusion, while others say that is ridiculous. This book looks at all sides of the subject to find out if we have free will, and if so, how much. What are the arguments for free will and what are the arguments against? What is free will anyway? Do we live in the deterministic world of classical physics or the random world of quantum mechanics? Does free will differentiate us from other animals, or are we all just driven by instinct? Without consciousness we really couldn't have free will, but how far have we come in understanding what consciousness is and how it comes about? Geoff examines the latest findings of neuroscience to find out if our brains are more than just computers programmed by our genes and our environment, addressing the subject in a readable but thorough way.

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Governable Spaces: Democratic Design for Online Life by Nathan Schneider (University of California Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. When was the last time you participated in an election for an online group chat or sat on a jury for a dispute about a controversial post? Platforms nudge users to tolerate nearly all-powerful admins, moderators, and "benevolent dictators for life." In Governable Spaces, Nathan Schneider argues that the internet has been plagued by a phenomenon he calls "implicit feudalism": a bias, both cultural and technical, for building communities as fiefdoms. The consequences of this arrangement matter far beyond online spaces themselves, as feudal defaults train us to give up on our communities' democratic potential, inclining us to be more tolerant of autocratic tech CEOs and authoritarian tendencies among politicians. But online spaces could be sites of a creative, radical, and democratic renaissance. Using media archaeology, political theory, and participant observation, Schneider shows how the internet can learn from governance legacies of the past to become a more democratic medium, responsive and inventive unlike anything that has come before.

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Our Gurney Together: How One Idiot Almost Killed an Entire Nation During a Pandemic by DollhandS t. Rump (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

For an entire year America, and the World, were subject to idiotic and uninformed opinions about a global pandemic. A failed TV Host who, with the support of the uneducated, fake Christians and white supremacists, was able to slither his way to the most powerful position in the world, and when faced with an actual crisis, managed to screw things up in a way never before seen in our history. Millions of Americans ended up on gurneys, fighting for their lives. Hundreds of thousands of them died, needlessly, as this orange pile of fecal matter scared his deplorable cult against masks, vaccinations, and social distancing... all while telling them to inject bleach, stick UV lights up their butts and whatever other random thing he probably saw on YouTube while surfing the internet while on the toilet. This book is a funny and sad look into what happens when the dumbest of us are given a stage.

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Ourstory: Afrikans from Antiquity to the 21st Century by Gaidi Faraj (7 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Ourstory: Afrikans from Antiquity to the 21st Century is an easy to read introduction to Afrikan history. The book offers a broad sample of places, events, and people in history who have shaped the world we live in today. Geared towards young people and meant to offer a positive alternative to the often negative perceptions of mainstream literature, Ourstory is an informative and inspiring look at the past.

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Robots Like Blue by Anthony J. Deeney (330 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Robot, Robbie's primary function is to serve Lucy Walker, but a growing desire to be truly free is hard to ignore. Will his need for freedom cost him too much? When first asked, "Robot, are you self aware?... Do you think that we are self aware?" Robot thought briefly, then responded, "Does it matter?" Robbie is just one of one hundred new robots. Running revolutionary new software, these robots are truly unique. Brian Webster, Robbie's developer, also installs "The Governor;" overseeing software that adds an additional safety layer, but this denies the robots free will. Hoping to develop the robots further, Brian inadvertently opens a channel where the robots can communicate and share their experiences. One hundred intelligent, enslaved robots, collecting and sharing data on humans... Surely, they must learn to serve humans better? After all, they are programmed to serve. Lucy wants help following a deep loss. Brian wants commercial success. Robbie wants to serve Lucy Walker... or so he believes... "Robots Like Blue" follows Robbie on his personal emotional journey of self discovery. It is a touching tale about robots which explores free will, concepts of 'good and evil' and ultimately the sacrifice of love. Where will such a journey end?

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The Surbanite's Quick Guide to Surviving the End of the World: Unconventional and controversial ideas to surviving riots, civil war, and nuclear war. by Don Shift (18 Reviews)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

You may find yourself in the middle of a human disaster you may never have anticipated. Cyberattacks may cripple cell phone networks, nuclear war is suddenly a threat again, and civil unrest is simmering just below the surface. You can't plan to survive what you haven't planned for. Every citizen must begin thinking outside the box and for catastrophes not seen by Western society in generations. This book is perfect for reader curious about Don Shift's work. Excerpts and adaptations from his other non-fiction books serve as an introduction to unconventional and controversial ideas that are not discussed in most mainstream prepper or survival media. Thinking about reading Don's other works but not sure if they are for you? Here's a place to start. Learn more about: • Alternative communications • The nature of critical, violent events • Riot control and defense • Self-defense shootings • Night vision • Signs of an impending nuclear attack • Surviving a nuclear war without a proper fallout shelter Note: portions of this book are excerpted and adapted from the author's other works. Don Shift is a veteran of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and avid fan of post-apocalyptic literature and film. He is a student of disasters, history, current events, and holds several FEMA emergency management certifications.

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Building Insanity: The Unstable Foundations of Social Justice Fanaticism by Ryan Rogers (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Most people were taken by surprise when we started hearing new and bizarre ideas pop up, like how all White people are racist, all men are sexist, men can have babies now, gardening is racist, and one-year-olds can be transgender. This book explores the origins of those ideas. You will trace the Marxist ideology through the Critical Theorists in Germany and the Postmodernists in France and see these ideas fuse with identity politics in the American universities. You will understand the origins of cancel culture, intersectionality, Critical Race Theory, radical feminism, and transgender ideology.

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Through Prison Bars: The Lives and Labours of John Howard and Elizabeth Fry by William H. Render (22 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A fascinating look -- first published in 1894 -- at two philanthropists known as the "Prisoner's Friends" and the early history of prison reform. Prisons in England were once dark, inhumane places lacking any regulations. The facilities were poorly managed and unsanitary, and prisoners were treated like animals. One man and one woman, the "Prisoner's Friends," sought to change that. Through Prison Bars is an in-depth account of John Howard and Elizabeth Fry and their work in the prison reform movement in Great Britain and Europe that began in the eighteenth century and continued into the nineteenth. Author William H. Render explores their childhoods and family lives, deeply spiritual backgrounds -- Howard was a Calvinist while Fry was a dedicated Quaker -- and early days in prison philanthropy, as well as what motivated them to get involved in the first place: Howard's early days as the high sheriff of Bedfordshire and Fry's visit to the women's prison at Newgate in London. Neither Howard nor Fry stopped their work with just one jail. They dedicated their lives to serving God and man, and their stories have the power to inspire similar dedication in generations to come.

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PROMORTALISM: A Study Of Existential Antinatalism & Existential Promortalism by Gontlemang General-Segolodi (4 Reviews)    Price verified 35 minutes ago

Promortalism is the philosophy that it is best for any mortal living being to die as soon as possible.

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The Debt Ceiling: 14th Amendment, Trillion Dollar Coin and US Debt Ceiling by Abraham Adam (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Find out about the US Debt Crisis A must-read for anyone interested in the U.S. debt ceiling debate and the wider economic implications The US debt-ceiling crisis is a recurring event that has the potential to destabilize the global economy. In this book, we provide a comprehensive history of the debt ceiling, from its creation in 1917 to the latest crisis in 2023. • Learn the history of the US debt ceiling and how it has evolved over time. • Understand the economic impact of the debt ceiling and why it is a threat to the global economy. This book is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the history, implications, and potential solutions to the US debt-ceiling crisis. It is written for a general audience, but it will also be of interest to economists, policymakers, and concerned citizens.

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Above the Clouds: Artful Musings on Civics by Isabella Berdyna Zysk Price verified 4 hours ago

Above the Clouds: Artful Musings on Civics presents four pieces of allegorical art and a brief discussion of the civic virtues that they represent: Peacefulness, Purposefulness, Integrity, and Courage. While there are many qualities of character that the leaders of any country might consider essential for fostering civic competence and responsibility among their citizenry, I consider these four to be foundational. The allegories are each presented in three layers: Flora, Fauna, and Flowerbabies. While you may smile at the sweetness of the Flowerbabies, they represent us, the citizens, in our capacity to "bloom" in positive character attributes. The Fauna is a spirit totem animal that animates the theme of the attribute, and the Flora is the background that supports the theme. While the allegorical art is simple, I hope it will encourage readers to think about the important role they each play as citizens. Note: The art is created through digital manipulation of license-free photographs by me. No AI is involved.

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The Ultimate Medicare Guidebook: A Comprehensive Practical Guide to Understanding, Navigating and Gaining an Informational Advantage on the Medicare ... by Gabrielle Townsend (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Have You ever felt overwhelmed trying to navigate the complex maze of Medicare? Let's be honest, for many, Medicare is a confusing, multifaceted beast. But what if you had a map to guide you through every twist and turn? "The Ultimate Medicare Guidebook" by David Whitehead is that map -- a comprehensive key to unlock the mysteries of Medicare, providing clarity, direction, and invaluable insights. No longer will you be mired in the muck of healthcare jargon and bureaucracy. This book is the beacon that will light your path, ensuring you gain an unmatched informational advantage. Why This Book is a Must-Read While many sources offer fragmented pieces of information about Medicare, this guide stands apart as the most holistic tool available. Let's highlight why: ? Historical Context: David Whitehead dives deep into the history of Medicare, ensuring you understand its origins and the political contexts that have shaped it. ? Detailed Navigational Aid: Don't just learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D -- understand them. Explore the eligibility criteria, the enrollment process, benefits, and more. ? Financial Insights: It's not just about what Medicare provides, but what it costs. Get a clear breakdown of premiums, deductibles, and other associated costs. What You'll Discover Inside: The legislative milestones that have formed the backbone of Medicare. The comprehensive breakdown of each Medicare part, ensuring no stone is left unturned. The impact of Medicare on specific populations, from seniors to veterans. How the modern technological revolution, including telemedicine, fits into the Medicare landscape. The delicate financial dance that keeps Medicare afloat and future projections about its sustainability. Engaging stories from real Medicare beneficiaries, giving life and color to the facts and figures. Benefits of Engaging with This Guide: ? Complete Clarity: Say goodbye to confusion and hello to understanding Medicare ...

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Return To Play: Rebuilding Resilience, Risk and Reconnection by Brandi Heather (12 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

Can play be the answer to some of our most significant and complex social challenges of the 21st Century? No one cures cancer, solves environmental challenges, or builds inclusion without the ability to play in the unknown and unexplored. Play gives us the inspiration and courage to confront, "what do we do when no one has the answer?" Play invites us to risk connection in the face of the unexpected and unfamiliar. The ability to imagine solutions to some of our most significant challenges lies in gifts that we already have but that we might have let go of too soon. Reconnect to the best parts of yourself that you may have left on the playground. Play might be one of the most outstanding resume skills you are not including. In play, we are extraordinary! It's time to reinstate the power of the do-over. Join me on this journey as I show you that play is worth risking a little of yourself to become more yourself in the process. From the science of play to personal communications with leaders like Seth Godin and Daniel Pink, Brandi Heather takes you on a journey back to childhood. She reminds us all that if we do not face the unexpected, new, and unfamiliar as children we can find ourselves more prone to the fear of change and the unexpected as adults. Brandi Heather is an award-winning Disability and Inclusion Educator and Therapeutic Play Specialist with over 25 years of lived experience. She utilizes the power of play to navigate diversity, inclusion, change management, self-care, and mental and physical health. "It's like many of the most important things in our culture we don't understand the word we don't understand what marketing means we don't understand what play means. Play is a willingness to not win and still be okay with the journey that's what it is for me." (personal communication, Seth Godin, September 2020) "The key is that play involves both taking risks and assuming good intent on the part of others. Both of those are in short supply today. But ...

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INDIA POWER WORLD TOP 5: ECONOMY GROWTH BEST OF INDIA (APPLAUD INDIA Book 1) by GAUTAM SHARMA (21 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

ENDORSED& RECOMMENDED AMAZING EXPERIENCE EXCELLENT VALUE Great on Kindle eBooks United Nations Correspondent quoted" I learned a lot from this book, was amazed by all milestones for the nation and admired the transformation that has been happening in India, enjoyed every part of the excellent book. Recommended" Reviews: this book is a comprehensive account of the distinguishing characteristics of India as a nation, its strengths and accomplishments; an invaluable resource for anyone-- investors, businesses, travelers, or for teachers ---relevant for course adoption, in fact for anyone interested in India's fast paced growth over a few decades. WITH INDIA'S MOON SOUTH POLE LANDING, HISTORY HAS RECORDED INDIA'S TECHNOLOGY DOMINANCE & INDIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH. ALSO INDIA IN 2023IS NOW A DIGITIZATION GLOBAL POWER & I.T. TECH TALENT LEADER Book reviewed for : #PMMODI #MODIFORTHIRDTERM #BJPFORTHIRDTERM #INDIAGLOBALPOWER,India power, world top 5 , economy growth , best of India stocks , best of India information technology, best of India tech talent , best of India ECommerce, best of India exports , best of India technology, best of India tourism, PM Modi leads India to Indian transformation United Nations Correspondent quote" I learned a lot from the book, was amazed by all milestones for the nation and admired the transformation that has been happening in India, enjoyed every part of this Excellent book. " Reviews: this book is a comprehensive account of the distinguishing characteristics of India as a nation, its strengths and accomplishments; an invaluable resource for anyone-- investors, businesses, travelers, or for teachers ---relevant for course adoption, in fact for anyone interested in India's fast paced growth over a few decades. Book reviewed for : India power, world top 5 , economy growth , best of India stocks , best of India technology, best of India tech talent , best of India ECommerce, best of India exports , best of India technology, best of India ...

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TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANISM by Paul Weinzweig (2 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

Where are the realistic threats from Artificial Intelligence? How is information technology and the internet transforming job markets, human psychology, medicine, and education? How does the digital world, expressed as weapons of mass distraction, affect the state of popular culture and the generational divide? When does technology become technopoly? This course reflects on the serious directions in which technology enhances and distorts the qualities which make us human. From character to consciousness, to the ties that bind us together as families, communities and nations, the unprecedented proliferation of consumer technology is molding our future in ways we can barely fathom. This book emphasizes the importance of balancing technology and humanistic values.

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Birth Control A Statement of Christian Doctrine against the Neo-Malthusians by Halliday G. Sutherland (6 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Journey to Axiom by Saeed Aslam (3 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

As a five year old boy, I witnessed the horrors of war first hand during the 1965 war between India and Pakistan. Because my father was assigned to the Headquarters of Pakistan army, we lived on the base and faced relentless air attacks from the Indian air force. Seeing the devastation and death caused by war made me develop a deep rooted hatred for Indians. I wanted to grow up and join the Pakistani army and kill as many Indians as I could. Fate would have it that I never joined the military and ended up coming to the US for higher education instead. When I arrived in America, I met a Sikh from India named Kulbir Singh who did everything possible to be my friend, while I did my best to not like him due to the hatred I had in my heart towards Indians. But Kulbir made it impossible for me to hate him because he was such a wonderful person; so selfless, loving and a true friend. I was forced to reevaluate my feelings towards the Indians and I realized that our military was killing them at the same time they were killing us. I understood how wrong I was in my hatred and how this man's unconditional love as a friend forced me to see the light. I consider him one of my best friends until this day and he taught me such wonderful lessons in life; not only in the futility of hatred, but also the power of unconditional love. Now if the whole world can somehow see each other with a burning love for humanity, we will be able to end wars and bring peace to mankind.

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Theorising Justice: A Primer for Social Scientists by Johanna Ohlsson (Bristol University Press) (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Bringing together divergent approaches to justice theorising, this volume connects normative and philosophical theories with the more empirically focused approaches emerging today in the social and political sciences and policy scholarship. The chapters overview a variety of mainstream approaches and radical critiques of justice to illustrate their value in addressing the pressing problems of climate change and economic development. Stressing the value of assessing justice theories in light of the material conditions of our changing world, the book concludes with an in-depth synthesis of how these wide ranging approaches to justice will be useful for students, scholars and practitioners concerned with realising justice.

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Water and Politics: Clientelism and Reform in Urban Mexico by Veronica Herrera (1 Review)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

Most of the world's population lives in cities in developing countries, where access to basic public services, such as water, electricity, and health clinics, is either inadequate or sorely missing. Water and Politics shows how politicians benefit politically from manipulating public service provision for electoral gain. In many young democracies, politicians exchange water service for votes or political support, rewarding allies or punishing political enemies. Surprisingly, the political problem of water provision has become more pronounced, as water service represents a valuable political currency in resource-scarce environments. Water and Politics finds that middle-class and industrial elites play an important role in generating pressure for public service reforms.

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Letters to His Son on the Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman, 1766-71 by Earl of Chesterfield Philip Dormer Stanhope (11 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

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Environmental Knowledge, Race, and African American Literature (Literatures, Cultures, and the Environment) by Matthias Klestil (Palgrave Macmillan) (1 Review)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

This open access book suggests new ways of reading nineteenth-century African American literature environmentally. Combining insights from ecocriticism, African American studies, and Foucauldian theory, Matthias Klestil examines forms of environmental knowledge in African American writing ranging from antebellum slave narratives and pamphlets to Charlotte Forten's journals, Booker T. Washington's autobiographies, and Charles W. Chesnutt's short fiction. The volume highlights how literary forms of environmental knowledge in the African American tradition were shaped by the histories of slavery and race, mainstream environmental writing traditions, and African American forms of expression and intertextuality. Turning to the Underground Railroad, debates over education and home-building, and the aesthetics of the pastoral and the georgic, Environmental Knowledge, Race, and African American Literature provides an original perspective on the African American ecoliterary traditionthat uncovers new facets of canonical and understudied texts and offers new directions for ecocriticism and African American studies.

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The Italian Diaspora in South Africa: Nostalgia, Identity, and Belonging in the Second and Third Generations (Routledge Studies in Development, ... by Maria Chiara Marchetti-Mercer (Routledge) (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

This book investigates the experiences of second- and third-generation Italians living in South Africa, exploring how nostalgia for Italy influences their sense of identity and belonging. The Italian community in South Africa is a unique diaspora, with a complex history, including roots in Italian colonial activities in Africa, and in World War II. This book looks at how the descendants of these early migrants take pride in being Italian and value the Italian language. They also ascribe much importance to their family roots, and have often created a romanticized image of Italy, mostly based on childhood vacation visits. The longing for an imaginary idealized version of Italy is closely linked to their wider search for a sense of identity and belonging against the backdrop of South African society, currently still grappling with its own multicultural identity. Interdisciplinary by design, this book draws on insights from both cultural studies and psychology in order to shine a light on an important and under-studied diasporic community. The book will be of interest to scholars from across migration studies and the Humanities in general. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

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Storyology Essays in Folk-Lore, Sea-Lore, and Plant-Lore by Benjamin Taylor (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

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West African Agriculture and Climate Change by Abdulai Jalloh (International Food Policy Research Institute) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The first of three books in IFPRI's climate change in Africa series, West African Agriculture and Climate Change: A Comprehensive Analysis examines the food security threats facing 11 of the countries that make up West Africa -- Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo -- and explores how climate change will increase the efforts needed to achieve sustainable food security throughout the region. West Africa's population is expected to grow at least through mid-century. The region will also see income growth. Both will put increased pressure on the natural resources needed to produce food, and climate change makes the challenges greater. West Africa is already experiencing rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and increasing extreme events. Without attention to adaptation, the poor will suffer. Through the use of hundreds of scenario maps, models, figures, and detailed analysis, the editors and contributors of West African Agriculture and Climate Change present plausible future scenarios that combine economic and biophysical characteristics to explore the possible consequences for agriculture, food security, and resources management to 2050. They also offer recommendations to national governments and regional economic agencies already dealing with the vulnerabilities of climate change and deviations in environment. Decisionmakers and researchers will find West African Agriculture and Climate Change a vital tool for shaping policy and studying the various and likely consequences of climate change.

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Yield Gaps and Potential Agricultural Growth in West and Central Africa by Jordan Chamerlin (International Food Policy Research Institute) Price verified 4 hours ago

The authors identify a set of development priorities for agriculture that cut across West Africa at both the country and regional levels to achieve economywide growth goals in the region. To do this we adopt a modeling and analytical framework that involves the integration of spatial analysis to identify yield gaps determining the growth potential of different agricultural activities for areas with similar conditions and an economywide multimarket model to simulate ex ante the economic effects of closing these yield gaps. Results indicate that the greatest agriculture-led growth opportunities in West Africa reside in staple crops (cereals and roots and tubers) and livestock production. Contributing the most to agricultural growth in the Sahel are livestock, rice, coarse grains, and oilseeds (groundnuts); in Coastal countries, staple crops such as cassava, yams, and cereal seems to be relatively more important than other subsectors; and in Central Africa livestock and root crops are the sources of growth with highest potential. Results also point toward an essential range of policies and investments that are needed to stimulate the productivity growth of prioritized activities. These include developing opportunities for regional cooperation on technology adaptation and diffusion, strengthening regional agricultural markets, exploiting opportunities for greater regional cooperation and harmonization, diversifying traditional markets, and enhancing linkages between agricultural and nonagricultural sectors.

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Atlas of African Agriculture Research & Development: Revealing agriculture's place in Africa by Kate Sebastian (International Food Policy Research Institute) (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

The work of agricultural researchers and development workers in Africa has the potential to significantly improve the lives of the poor. But that potential can only be realized with easy access to high-quality data and information. The Atlas of African Agriculture Research & Development highlights the ubiquitous role of smallholder agriculture in Africa; the many factors shaping the location, nature, and performance of agricultural enterprises; and the strong interdependencies among farming, natural-resource stocks and flows, and the well-being of the poor. Organized around 7 themes, the atlas covers more than 30 topics, each providing mapped geospatial data and supporting text that answers four fundamental questions: What is this map telling us? Why is this important? What about the underlying data? Where can I learn more? The atlas is part of a wide-ranging eAtlas initiative that will showcase, through print and online resources, a variety of spatial data and tools generated and maintained by a community of research scientists, development analysts, and practitioners working in and for Africa. The initiative will serve as a guide, with references and links to online resources to introduce readers to a wealth of data that can inform efforts to improve the livelihoods of Africa's rural poor. To learn more about the eAtlas initiative, visit http://agatlas.org.

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Flight From Syria: Refugee Stories by Hugh Eakin (Pulitzer Center) (75 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Flight from Syria: Refugee Stories features the writing and photography of nine Pulitzer Center grantees- journalists who reported on Syrian refugees between 2012 and 2015. Their travels took them from Syria to Sweden, and from crowded camps to cramped apartments in city suburbs. Each of the journalists- Hugh Eakin, Lauren Gelfond Feldinger, Stephen Franklin, Joanna Kakissis, Alia Malek, Holly Pickett, Alisa Roth, Alice Su, and Selin Thomas- lends a unique perspective. Originally published in Al Jazeera, BBC News, Guernica, In These Times, Marketplace, NPR, The Atlantic and The New York Review of Books, these stories tell of an abandoned homeland, an indifferent world, and an uncertain future. They trace the history of one of the biggest displacements of modern times- providing a testament to the suffering and courage of those who fled. Edited by Kem Knapp Sawyer Designed by Evey Wilson

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Silent Hill: The Terror Engine (Landmark Video Games) by Bernard Perron (University of Michigan Press) (130 Reviews)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

Silent Hill: The Terror Engine, the second of the two inaugural studies in the Landmark Video Games series from series editors Mark J. P. Wolf and Bernard Perron, is both a close analysis of the first three Silent Hill games and a general look at the whole series. Silent Hill, with its first title released in 1999, is one of the most influential of the horror video game series. Perron situates the games within the survival horror genre, both by looking at the history of the genre and by comparing Silent Hill with such important forerunners as Alone in the Dark and Resident Evil. Taking a transmedia approach and underlining the designer's cinematic and literary influences, he uses the narrative structure; the techniques of imagery, sound, and music employed; the game mechanics; and the fiction, artifact, and gameplay emotions elicited by the games to explore the specific fears survival horror games are designed to provoke and how the experience as a whole has made the Silent Hill series one of the major landmarks of video game history.

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Not Another Average Guy: An Exemplar For The Modern Man by A.P. Hovsepian (1 Review)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

Every boy needs a strong male figure in their life. Especially in the formative years. And yet, it's no secret that most of us were deprived of this very thing. No one was there to guide, shape and mold us into men. Our fathers may have been around, but few took it upon themselves to teach us what it meant to be a man. As a result, we've all suffered -- both directly and indirectly -- a great deal of unnecessary pain and frustration in adulthood; where life demanded the price of ignorance be paid (with interest!) While time travel is not a viable solution (yet), the next best thing is to learn these lessons now. Not Another Average Guy is an amalgamation of decades of wisdom, forged by trial and error in the midst of life's most difficult struggles; Struggles one too many men had to personally endure. It offers a gift most males crave from a young age: the gift of direction.

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Race for Citizenship: Black Orientalism and Asian Uplift from Pre-Emancipation to Neoliberal America (Nation of Nations Book 23) by Helen Heran Jun (NYU Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Helen Heran Jun explores how the history of U.S. citizenshiphas positioned Asian Americans and African Americans in interlocking socio-political relationships since the mid nineteenth century. Rejecting the conventional emphasis on 'inter-racial prejudice,' Jun demonstrates how a politics of inclusion has constituted a racial Other within Asian American and African American discourses of national identity. Race for Citizenship examines three salient moments when African American and Asian American citizenship become acutely visible as related crises: the 'Negro Problem' and the 'Yellow Question' in the mid- to late 19th century; World War II-era questions around race, loyalty, and national identity in the context of internment and Jim Crow segregation; and post-Civil Rights discourses of disenfranchisement and national belonging under globalization. Taking up a range of cultural texts -- the 19th century black press, the writings of black feminist Anna Julia Cooper, Asian American novels, African American and Asian American commercial film and documentary -- Jun does not seek to document signs of cross-racial identification, but instead demonstrates how the logic of citizenship compels racialized subjects to produce developmental narratives of inclusion in the effort to achieve political, economic, and social incorporation. Race for Citizenship provides a new model of comparative race studies by situating contemporary questions of differential racial formations within a long genealogy of anti-racist discourse constrained by liberal notions of inclusion.

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Reclaiming Socialism, or: Economic Democracy (Recovering a Stolen Word) by Brian Rush (37 Reviews)    Price verified 55 minutes ago

Imagine getting up in the morning and going to work for a company that, just by virtue of the fact that you work for it, you own part of. Imagine that the company's president and other officers have to stand for election every year or two years, and you and all the other employees of the company vote them in or out. Imagine getting an accounting on a quarterly basis of the company's profitability and receiving a payout of your share of those profits - your due as a worker-owner. Imagine that you get tired of working for the company you own part of and decide to strike out on your own. Imagine that there are on-line services readily available where your skills demand high pay from independent clients, so that being self-employed and entirely your own boss is a matter only of doing the work. Or let's say that you and a number of friends have an idea for a new business. Imagine a non-profit organization or perhaps a government agency set up just for that purpose, ready to provide you and your friends a low-interest loan, free advice, and lots of other assistance so you can do that - as long as your new business is a workers' cooperative. Imagine a world in which nobody is obscenely rich and nobody is poor, and the average person makes about double - maybe triple - what most people make today. I can imagine that easily enough. Can you? Would you like to live in a world like that? I sure would. We're ready for it. We just have to believe it and reach for it, and reclaim the word that stands for it. That word is "socialism." It's being misused today to describe something it's not, a world of giant bureaucracies, stagnant economies, and secret police. That's not what it means. It means a world in which ordinary people - probably people like you - own the businesses that provide your livelihood, instead of the economy being owned by a few hogs on Wall Street who see you as their peon. That's what socialism is about. It's about finally freeing ourselves from the ...

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American Bloodlust: The Violent Psychological Conditioning of Today's Young People (A Christian Response to America’s Mental Health Crisis Book 1) by Roger Ball (1 Review)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

Are today's young people being psychologically conditioned to violence, sexual perversion, and suicidal hopelessness? Will mass shootings continue? Is the rise in same-sex attraction a closely related problem? Will violence continue to increase? Will deaths of despair continue to rise? Will America destroy itself from within? This book is a truncated version of Liberalism and Mass Shootings REVISED AND UPDATED VERSION. America is now facing the worst psychological crisis in its history. What has changed over the past fifty-sixty years that would produce such an outcome? How long will mass shootings (and school shootings) continue? Why do so many young people struggle with murderous and suicidal impulses (not to mention depression, anxiety, and same-sex attraction)? This book exposes the psychological conditioning responsible for today's mental health crisis and reveals how it can be reversed if the necessary changes are made. If you like exploring human nature and the psychological effects of a profane worldview, then you'll love this revealing book. CONTENTS: Introduction Chapter 1: The Missing Structural Necessity of Today's Child Development Chapter 2: Necessary Cognitive Development Chapter 3: Intensive Parenting Chapter 4: The Origin of Today's Childrearing Practices Chapter 5: Self-pity, Escapism, Loneliness and Same-Sex Attraction Chapter 6: Social Media and Safe Places Chapter 7: Anger, Pride, Envy and Vengeance Chapter 8: Consumerism Chapter 9: Stubborn Pride and Ingratitude Chapter 10: Marriage and Envy and School Shootings Chapter 11: Entitlement, Disrespect and the Pride of Self-pity Chapter 12: Disrespect, Bullying, Sadism and Feminism Chapter 13: Is Liberalism to Blame? Chapter 14: The Breakdown of the Traditional Family Chapter 15: Natural Laws of Human Flourishing Chapter 16: Founding Principles for a Healthy Nation Chapter 17: Political and Cultural Reinforcement of Envy and Entitlement Chapter 18: Identity Politics Chapter 19: Is There Any ...

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Liberalism and Mass Shootings (A Christian Response to America’s Mental Health Crisis) by Roger Ball (1 Review)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

Are today's young people being psychologically conditioned to violence, sexual perversion, and suicidal hopelessness? Will mass shootings continue? Is the rise in same-sex attraction a closely related problem? Will violence continue to increase? Will deaths of despair continue to rise? Will America destroy itself from within? REVISED AND EDITED: America is now facing the worst psychological crisis in its history. What has changed over the past fifty-plus years that would produce such an outcome? How long will mass shootings (and school shootings) continue? Why do so many young people struggle with murderous and suicidal impulses (not to mention depression, anxiety, and same-sex attraction)? "I want to show how the problem of mass shootings, and America's mental health crisis in general, can be attributed to three primary causes: 1) the psychological effects of today's passive childrearing practices (producing low self-worth, insecurity, depression, self-doubt, anger, envious resentment, self-loathing, entitlement, loneliness, vindictive behavior, and same-sex attraction). Kids today are hurting on a much deeper level than anything seen in recent generations. They are also more unbridled than ever and likely to act upon distorted emotional urges and impulses. 2) the breakdown of the traditional family structure which produces these same psychological effects only worse. This has been accomplished primarily by extending sexual permissiveness throughout society, which has produced countless fatherless and dysfunctional homes. The majority of mass shooters and other violent offenders come from these environments. 3) the uncivilized means by which we bring about change in society (radical politics). This third element is what brings it all together. It is also a product of the first two. As most are aware, the spiritual seekers of the sixties (hippies) that brought us the sexual revolution were predominantly the children of gross neglect. This revolution is where ...

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The Granite Key (Arkana Archaeology Mystery Thriller Series Book 1) by N. S. Wikarski (1,037 Review)    Price verified 59 minutes ago

If you liked THE DA VINCI CODE, you'll love this series! During the untold millennia before patriarchy was conceived, the world was a very different place... • Series Finale Award Nominated as Best Mystery of the Month • For Fans of Archaeology Adventure, Historical Thrillers, and Treasure Hunt Mysteries THE ARKANA SERIES A myth-shattering treasure hunt that spans continents, centuries, and lost civilizations, pitting a secret society against a ruthless fundamentalist cult. The prize is a cache of hidden artifacts that could rewrite history or end it completely. With the world hanging in the balance, only one faction can win. More importantly, only one can survive. Volume 1 - The Granite Key In THE GRANITE KEY, an antique dealer is murdered for a mysterious cipher stone that reveals the location of a collection of ancient artifacts. The victim's sister Cassie is stunned when she learns about her sibling's double life as an Arkana agent. She's even more stunned to discover the role she's about to play in helping the Arkana recover the cache. Along with two field agents, she travels to Crete to hunt for clues, unaware that ruthless foes are only steps behind. Cassie and her new team have only hours to find what they seek before a Minoan crypt buries them along with their quest.

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The Rise of Trump: America's Authoritarian Spring by Matthew C MacWilliams (Amherst College Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

The ascendance of Donald Trump to the presidential candidacy of the Republican Party has been both remarkable and, to most commentators, unlikely. In The Rise of Trump: America's Authoritarian Spring, Matthew MacWilliams argues that Trump's rapid rise through a bewildered Republican Party hierarchy is no anomaly; rather, MacWilliams argues, it is the most recent expression of a long-standing theme in American political life, the tendency and temptation to an ascriptive politics -- a political view that builds its basic case on ascribing to any relatively disempowered group (whether defined by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, or other identifying category) a certain set of qualities that justify discriminatory treatment. The ascriptive tradition in American politics, though longstanding, has generally been kept to a relatively small minority -- a minority whose rights, perhaps paradoxically, have been protected by the principles of Madisonian democracy, even though central to its worldview is the need and urgency of limiting the rights of some. It has found champions in years past in such figures as Andrew Jackson, Huey Long, Joseph McCarthy, and Pat Buchanan. But in Donald Trump this tradition has found a significant new voice, one emboldened by deeper shifts in the American political landscape. Trump's swift and unsettling rise to the pinnacle of presidential politics may point toward the emergence of more significant and substantial questions about the future course of a democratic government committed to principles of equality and the freedom of expression, association, and conscience.

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