The Quiet Revolution: Debt Free and Working Less - How our Species Survives by Linda Cockburn (Together Press) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Wipe all debt - we're drowning in it. It's time to rest - we're working the planet and ourselves to death. We need a growthless economy, one that incentivizes human and planetary flourishing. We need to embrace Reciprocity, giving back at the rate we take. It's how nature works. We are nature. The Quiet Revolution is an invitation to live bigger, deeper, richer lives. Drawing on science, history, anthropology, philosophy psychology, and over 500 of the world's best thinkers, Cockburn sets out a bold thought experiment and invites us on a collaborative adventure. Our black clouds of fear and grief are carbonless energy sources for change. The future is the most exciting place we've never been. In the dismal swamp of capitalism, The Quiet Revolution is a ray of hope, a way to live better lives. Alexis Wadsley - Australian Economist It changed my life. Annie Venables - Viking Films

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Hillary Clinton: To Destroy a Nation by Will Clark (5 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Hillary Clinton hopes to replace Obama as President of the United States. And, as with Obama, her goals seem very oriented against fulfilling those hopes and dreams of our Founding Fathers. In fact, her plans and ambitions for America seem in total opposition to those rights and opportunities our Founding Fathers planned for us. They planned personal freedom, individual opportunity for success and achievement, and fulfillment of human aspirations. Her words propose an all-powerful central government that would determine and limit personal dreams and aspirations. The plans, rules and laws she propose are to 'take from the rich and redistribute to the poor.' To the poor, this plan obviously sounds great. Isn't it nice to be promised something without any attachments or requirement to earn it? Just relax and enjoy life and let the government do everything for you. Although the parts sound great to many uninspired people; the results are always destructive. The government takes over ...

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The Evolution of Gods: The Scientific Origin of Divinity and Religions by Ajay Kansal (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

This book explains why, when and how humanity invented various religions and gods. The process began around 100,000 years ago; during this epoch, many nomadic human bands, all over the world, invented primitive languages and began to decipher each happening around them. Whatever they could not comprehend, their chiefs or priests attributed to some unseen power. At some point in time, we do not know exactly when it happened, humans invented an activity: they began to worship each seen or unseen power, which was beyond their control, but could either harm or help them. They invented almost identical methods of worship, such as folding their hands, bowing, kneeling, floral offering, prayers and sacrifices. For example, anthropologists believe that during the last Ice Age, humans had largely inadequate protection against cold; their survival depended largely upon available sunlight -- something beyond their control. In that scenario, solar worship was a logical outcome. In a similar ...

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Be Your Own Guru: 34 Essays on Figuring Out Life by Anastasia Petrenko (9 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

It's time to shatter the shackles of mediocrity and embrace a life as it is: hard yet fascinating. Be Your Own Guru is a refreshing take on self-help. Instead of telling you what to do and think, this book invites you to assess your assumptions and break free from narratives that don't serve you in living your best life. Featuring 34 insightful essays, each accompanied by thought-provoking questions and practical exercises, this book will inspire you to reflect on your beliefs and values, ultimately aligning them with your aspirations and goals. Expect to be challenged, provoked, and even occasionally angered by the author's observations, as they prompt you to confront your own biases and preconceptions. This practical guide equips you with the tools and techniques needed to navigate life's complexities. You'll learn how to: • Recognize and reevaluate the expectations that cause suffering in your life; • Uncover your hidden priorities and integrate them into your personal ...

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THE History of Gaza: Echoes of Gaza: Palestine by CARMEN CONSTANTIN Price verified 10 hours ago

Description: Discover the captivating history of Gaza in this thrilling and insightful book, The History of Gaza. Dive into the heart of the ancient city and explore the rich tapestry of civilizations that have shaped its identity. Uncover the story of Gaza's origins, from its ancient Canaanite roots to its pivotal role in the Palestinian conflict. Delve into the fascinating accounts of notable historical events and learn about the diverse cultures that have influenced Gaza through the ages. From the magnificent architectural heritage to the struggles and triumphs of its people, this book is a captivating journey through time. Book Summary: Step into the intriguing world of Gaza's history, from its ancient beginnings to the present day. This concise and engaging book offers a captivating exploration of the key events and civilizations that have shaped Gaza, providing an essential understanding of its rich heritage.

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The Discourse of Conflict: Nonverbal semiotics and discursive practice in Northern Ireland's Troubles 1977-82 by Warren Hately (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The Discourse of Conflict focuses on the "prison war" between Republican inmates and their British captors, and the subsequent "dirty" protest and hunger strikes, to deal with two problems central to contemporary philosophy: the unacknowledged bias of structuralist theory towards linguistic signs and the lack of a coherent theorisation of social conflict. To address these conundrums, Hately reconciles Saussurean and Peircean semiotics and then uses Ruthrof's corporeal pragmatics to break from the verbocentric idea of language as a closed system, showing instead that verbal meanings originate from the body, its senses and its imagination, as informed by the deixis of individual communities. With the transformation of linguistic semiotics into corporeality, Foucault's notion of discourse and the neglected category of discursive practice are then reworked to show how statements based on nonverbal signs might function discursively. The culmination of the 1970s Northern Irish prison ...

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A Bunker in Paradise by W. R. Whelan (9 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A shelter from the apocalypse, on an island in paradise.

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ON WHAT LANGUAGE IS: And how it is possible by Fred Jaeger (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

An original review of how verbal meaning is effected (through the iterative uses of sounds and marks) as that relates to conceptions of the world, to human behaviour and to the human self. That leads to the disappearance of language understood as a self-standing entity (as this or that language). Language is possible only as wholly and thoroughly integrated with the conduct of human life. A massively rich understanding of language then emerges, akin to the ancient concept of the Logos. On What Language Is sets out a wide range of basic ways in which the integration of language with the conduct of human life is realised, illuminating the nature of both. Further details are given in The perspective and Table of contents viewable in Look inside.

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How to Talk to Anyone: Healthy Approach to Raise Confidence and Charisma, to Improve Communication and Social Skills, and to Master Small Talk (Make ... by Paul Newcomer (175 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

IMAGINE HAVING THE POWER TO CAPTIVATE, CHARM, AND SPEAK WITH UNSHAKEABLE CONFIDENCE. IMAGINE ENTERING ANY ROOM AND STRIKING UP A CONVERSATION THAT WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD YOU TO MAKE REAL FRIENDS. Yes, this power can be yours, and it's all tucked away inside the pages of Paul Newcomer's ground-breaking book, "How to Talk to Anyone: Healthy Approach to Raise Confidence and Charisma, to Improve Communication and Social Skills, and to Master Small Talk." In this insightful and practical guide, you'll explore the relationship between communication skills, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence. You'll learn to express empathy more effectively, set healthy boundaries, and deal confidently with difficult people. The book is the ultimate toolkit for your charisma development, providing a step-by-step approach based on scientific research and studies. Crafted with the utmost expertise, it focuses on fostering healthy relationships and understanding human communication better. It equips you ...

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Earth’s little black book by Emmeline Costa-Wagner Price verified 8 hours ago

If Earth had a book on what to do to help stop her destruction it might be this one. Simple illustrated advice on what us humans can do to stop environmental degradation. It is made up of 25 hand Illustrated pages in black and white - with one simple phrase of advice, on simple things you can do to live a more ecologically conscious lifestyle and help save the planet, on each page. Ideal for anyone who wants to make a difference in their life, lead a more environmentally conscious and caring life style as well as help save our Mother Earth from pollution, resource and habitat degradation and destruction. Makes a great gift for an Eco-Warrior. Written and illustrated by Emmeline Costa-Wagner, Amazon Authoress who has a Bachelor of Science Degree and studied Environmental Policy towards her Degree.

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330, Against all Odds by Shem Pachtmann (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Imagine living 6,000 years ago in Mesopotamia after escaping from Egypt to be part of an experiment called "a city" that has been replicated since millions of times. The backbone of Sumerian culture was relatively modern agricultural techniques that freed up people's time, allowing for education, classism, government, and surplus. The region of Mesopotamia thrived for nearly 2,000 years before being conquered by Cyrus the Great and made part of the Persian Empire. During this period, a small tribe of an unknown amount of Jews survived in the Levant for about 2,500 years before Mesopotamia was conquered by Alexander the Great in 330 B.C., and as a result of climatic change, disease, migration, and war, about 700 Jews still survived in the area under nomadic conditions before it was conquered by the Roman Empire in 115 A.D. The group was divided, and 330 Ashkenazi Jews made their way into Southern Europe and spread throughout the entire continent by 1,000 A.D. As they migrated, they ...

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