Washington Coup by Robert Burnside (1 Review)    Price verified one hour 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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The UNHCR and the Afghan Crisis: The Making of the International Refugee Regime (Humanitarianism and Security Book 3) by Giulia Scalettaris (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Today the UNHCR is present in more than 130 countries and takes care of some 90 million people. This book looks at how it is deployed and who its agents are. By taking the reader through the offices in charge of the Afghan refugee crisis during the 2000s, in Geneva and in Kabul, the book shows the internal functioning of this international organization. It provides analysis of Afghan refugee policies from an original position, with the author being both agency official and anthropologist, and articulates multiple levels of analysis: the micropolitics of practices as much as the institution and the multi-scalar power relations that shape its environment.

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Funny God (Return to Grace Book 7) by Michael Adzema (10 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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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Field Manual To Ranked Choice Voting (RCV): Dark Stories about use cases of Ranked Choice Voting across the U.S. (Ranked Choice Voting & Jungle ... by Phil Izon (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Field Manual To Ranked Choice Voting: Lessons From The Last Frontier This book provides a comprehensive critique of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in the context of US elections. It presents the argument that RCV is detrimental to the democratic process in America. Through detailed analysis and case studies from various states and cities, the book explores the history, funding, implementation, and consequences of RCV. Key themes include: 1. Historical Context and Implementation: - The origins and adoption of RCV in places like Australia, Ireland, and various US cities. - Detailed case studies from cities like San Francisco, Boulder, Aspen, and states like Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Missouri, Alaska, and more. 2. Claims and Counterclaims: - Analysis of common claims by RCV advocates: it's better, cheaper, faster, increases turnout, promotes civility, and reduces spoilers and gaming in elections. - Counterarguments and data showing potential drawbacks, including voter confusion, increased ballot errors, and false majority issues. 3. Funding and Influence: - Examination of who funds RCV initiatives, highlighting significant out-of-state contributions and potential biases. - The roles of organizations like FairVote, RepresentUs, and other advocacy groups. 4. Impact on Different Demographics: - Investigation into how RCV affects various demographic groups, with a focus on potential disenfranchisement and increased ballot error rates among lower-income and historically marginalized communities. 5. Critiques from Political Figures: - Statements from notable politicians like Governor Gavin Newsom and US Senator Tom Cotton, expressing concerns about RCV. 6. Practical Challenges and Experiences: - Real-world examples of RCV's implementation, including issues faced in states like Alaska, where voter turnout dropped significantly after RCV was introduced. - Analysis of software and logistical challenges in counting RCV ballots. The book emphasizes a ...

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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 9 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.

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

30 Years, 80 Coaches. Fighters, Hools, Sensei and Lessons (Not) Learned: Psychology of Fighting, Self-improvement through Martial Arts and Meditation by Bart Martin (10 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

*The audiobook version is available on other platforms This book is about fighting, learning and studying people It's sports psychology applied. It's about personal growth through sports, based on my training in different striking and grappling disciplines for 30 years. Some say you can learn more life lessons from martial arts than from documentaries and journalists' reports. • Why fight and what can I get from it? How much effort is it worth? • Can I become better and fulfilled through fighting? • How to learn combat efficiently? Which martial arts are currently martial and which have become just an art? • How can my insecurities be related to my need to fight? How being an adrenaline junkie and my ego can harm me and others? • Why are there so many weird guys in the gyms? Where are the true sensei? • What can meditation techniques have to do with all this? It's for people looking in martial arts for something more than the primitive pounding, who feel that they should be about something other than "ripping the opponent's head off". This book should serve as a shortcut for not wasting your time and health on some people. Instead, I hope you will take care of sensible self-improvement, both physically and mentally - for yourself and for others. It's about mindfulness plus willpower. I don't like to fight. But I dislike aggressors and abusers even more. I've been doing it all these years cause I wanted to learn all dimensions of combat and self-defense. I haven't become enlightened thanks to this, and I still can't levitate. And I don't think just fighting people makes you much wiser. But I have seen and felt things supposedly worth writing about. I've gathered lots of info on techniques and experiences. • I've seen abuse of power, I've seen ideals and values misinterpreted and misused by instructors whose mouths were full of beautiful words of wisdom. • No one can aptly describe extremely hard training, fights with pros, hools and ...

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The Ultimate Piece of the Universe: Metaphysics through Modern Physics (Theories of ignorance Book 1) by Agustin Galan Machio Price verified 2 hours ago

In this book Agustin Galan explores the philosophy of elementary particles (the ultimate reality) through works of popular science published in recent years. Designed to help readers understand the latest discoveries and theories of modern astrophysics, the book achieves this goal by showing their phylosophycal consecuences. This is one of the most interesting ways to paint a complete picture of our modern world while exploring the concepts used by scientists. Written by a journalist with a deep interest in philosopy, Agustin Galan has produced a crystal clear synthesis of sophisticated theories, accesible to most readers. The Ultimate Piece of the Universe tells the story of the underlying metaphysics of modern physics combining literary and scientific discourse, mixing Borges with Einstein or Walt Whitman with Dawkins. This endless persuit for the ultimate missing piece of the puzzle of the Universe takes us down a road where Stephen Hawking and his colleague's explore highly conceptual physics; where a philosophical essay or quantum theology (in the spirit of Borges) suggest that nobody may know if the words 'Universe' and 'God' differ. Through this book the author has achieved an informative and thought provoking text on physics and metaphysics.

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A TO Z OF TRUE CRIME VOL 10: Puzzling True Crime Cases : Cold Cases and Murder Mysteries (A TO Z CRIMES) by SHANTI LYN OXLADE (1 Review)    Price verified 2 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.

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

Disaster Ready: Essential Preparedness Strategies for Any Disaster (Empowered Resilience: Thriving in the Face of Uncertainty) by Barrett Williams Price verified 5 hours ago

Introducing Disaster Ready, the ultimate guide to surviving and thriving in the face of any disaster. This comprehensive eBook is your one-stop-shop for all things emergency preparedness. With a comprehensive 20-chapter guide, Disaster Ready covers everything you need to know to keep yourself and those around you safe and secure during disasters of all types. Chapter 1 lays the foundation for your knowledge by discussing the various types of disasters and how they can affect you. From there, you'll move into risk assessment to determine what disasters are most likely in your area and how to best prepare for them. But simply knowing the risks won't keep you safe - you need a plan. In Chapter 3, Disaster Ready teaches you how to create a disaster plan that's tailored to your specific needs. However, being ready for a disaster goes beyond mental preparation. Chapter 4 delves into preparing your home for potential disasters and Chapter 5 teaches you how to practice evacuation drills so you're ready at a moment's notice. Of course, you can't survive a disaster without food and water. Chapter 6 is dedicated to food and water preparedness, including tips on storing and rationing. And don't forget emergency kits - Chapter 7 covers what you need to have on hand for any situation. Communication is vital during a disaster, but technology can often fail us when we need it most. In Chapter 8, Disaster Ready lays out a plan for staying in contact with loved ones and first responders. Children and pets are often overlooked in preparedness plans, but not so in Disaster Ready. Chapters 9 and 10 cover everything you need to know to keep your kids and pets safe during emergencies. First aid is a crucial skill in any disaster, and Chapter 11 provides an emergency kit checklist and first aid basics. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a disaster can be just as traumatic as the disaster itself. Chapter 12 teaches you how to cope with the trauma and stress of disaster. But what about ...

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Wisdom of the Ages: Timeless Lessons from History's Greatest Minds by Stan Barren (28 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Dive into the Timeless Wisdom of History's Luminaries From the meditative alleys of Eastern philosophy to the resilient spirits of modern visionaries, "Wisdom of the Ages" offers a curated exploration into the profound insights and lessons from some of the most esteemed minds in human history. Why Read This Book? • Universal Teachings: Traverse through time, uncovering the ageless truths that resonate even in today's complex world. • Diverse Perspectives: Engage with a plethora of voices, from ancient philosophers like Plato to trailblazing scientists like Marie Curie, and from spiritual leaders such as Buddha to revolutionaries like Nelson Mandela. • Inspiration for Modern Times: Discover the foundational principles that drove these great figures and learn how to apply their wisdom in our daily lives. Highlights Include: • Detailed explorations of key figures in ten thematic chapters, each focusing on a unique domain of human endeavor. • Beautifully crafted narratives that not only inform but also inspire. • A synthesis of teachings, offering readers a roadmap to weave these lessons into their own lives. Whether you're a passionate student of history, a seeker of wisdom, or simply someone who cherishes rich, enlightening content, "Wisdom of the Ages" promises a transformative journey. Delve deep into the minds of the individuals who shaped our world and emerge with insights that could shape your personal journey. Embark on this timeless voyage and let the past illuminate your path forward.

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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 8 hours 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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BANKRUPTING THE THIRD WORLD: How the Global Elite Drown Poor Nations in a Sea of Debt (The Underground Knowledge Series Book 6) by James Morcan (Sterling Gate Books) (40 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Dedicated to the impoverished in forgotten places of the world, this book questions whether the likes of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the United States Agency for International Development and other big international aid organizations help or hinder the world's poorest people. It also questions whether the aid packages provided are genuine or whether they are scams designed to subjugate Third World countries. BANKRUPTING THE THIRD WORLD: How the Global Elite Drown Poor Nations in a Sea of Debt, by novelists, filmmakers and independent researchers James Morcan & Lance Morcan, exposes the culture of corruption within the aforementioned aid organizations and the arrogance with which they treat their Third World 'clients.' The Morcans reveal there's a nefarious hidden agenda at play whereby the 'generosity' extended by international aid organisations in assisting the development of the Third World and providing relief in the event of natural disasters comes with serious strings attached. Strings designed to fleece vulnerable nations. The reader is reminded the economic hit men popularized in John Perkins' 2004 bestseller 'Confessions of an Economic Hit Man' are still alive and well - in Africa in particular. BANKRUPTING THE THIRD WORLD puts two poverty-stricken nations under the magnifying glass to reveal the long-term impact of being the recipient of substantial financial aid from the West. The resulting debt accrued by these nations may surprise even the most skeptical reader. In writing this book, the authors were motivated by one sickening statistic: 21,000 people die from starvation every day. That's one person every four seconds! More sickening is the fact such deaths are unnecessary given there is more than enough wealth in the world for everyone to at least receive the basic necessities of life, and more than enough in the Third World for it to organically sustain itself. By the time you get to the end of this book you'll see ...

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Problematic: The Psychology of Social Justice Fanaticism by Ryan Rogers (6 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes 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 29 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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The Other Manifesto (of Mankind) by Anonymous (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Alternative ideas for how our world could look like, and how we could all live. Read and download The Other Manifesto for free at theothermanifesto.org. (Proceeds from the sale of this ebook go to Amazon as well as into hosting and promoting The Other Manifesto.)

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Governable Spaces: Democratic Design for Online Life by Nathan Schneider (University of California Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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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How To Live In The Moment ("How To" Books) by HTeBooks (18 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

How To Live In The Moment? Benjamin Franklin once said, "Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of." How right he is. Our lives are always tied to the tiers: past, present, and future. Unfortunately, many people are either hung up on the past they can no longer have, or anxious of the future that is still to come. Too few of us really live in the present. We squander the time meant for the present on the past and future. It's a corporate world we live in, with money and numbers zigzagging around our atmosphere. We're hardly living, and merely existing. It doesn't help either that our film industry has sought to keep producing zombie films. Perhaps the zombies are us? This eBook will show you some ideas and ways on how you can train yourself to live in the present, to actually live in the now. You will learn ways to unclutter your thoughts, to stand still but fulfilled in a busy world, and to take charge of your life. So, brace yourself, your life is about to change.

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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 5 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 29 minutes 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 4 hours 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 4 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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Elections Made Easy: A Simple Journey Through the United States Election Process by Kristine Burns (17 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

A simplified understanding of the US election process. The history, roles, challenges, types, and process are explained in an easy to understand way. You will learn about the basics of voter registration and how important it is. The process of the actual elections is described in an uncomplicated manner. The future of elections and fair elections are also outlined in this book. The goal of this book is to give you a broad understanding in a simplistic way. It is not a complicated subject, so it is important to make it as simple as possible, with all relative information presented.

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I CHING 2015 by Robert Trainor (14 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

PLEASE NOTE: I Ching 2015 has been significantly revised and is now available, for the same price, as I Ching 2022. I strongly recommend this new version, which expands on many of the ideas and interpretations that are offered in I Ching 2015. I CHING 2015 contains a complete translation (minus the Confucian commentaries) of this ancient classic. Also included are detailed instructions on how to consult the I Ching using either yarrow stalks, coins, or dice. (For those who have been using coins, one should be aware that a significant error, which will affect the accuracy of the omens you receive, has crept into the method that many people use to cast an omen.) Additionally, I CHING 2015 contains extensive advice on how to interpret an omen. By using the correct method, you will be surprised at how much clearer omens become. As part of this advice, I have posed a number of questions to the I Ching and have then interpreted the omen I received. Finally, for each hexagram, as well as many of the lines in each hexagram, I have included my own observations as to the essential meaning of these hexagrams and lines. Now sixty-nine, I began using the I Ching when I was twenty-one; in those forty-eight years, I have consulted the I Ching, on average, at least six times a day, which means that I've received over 100,000 omens. So I really do have extensive hands-on experience! The text of the I Ching is often rather obscure, and while most translators have some practical experience with the I Ching, their translations are based more on the nuances of Chinese characters than the actual knowledge that comes from having received a particular hexagram well over a thousand times. Homeless during the 1970's, I have led a tempestuous life during which I encountered many dangerous situations and interesting opportunities. And as I faced literally life-changing decisions, the I Ching, which I had long since committed to memory, was always there beside me and led me to where I am ...

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The Third Space: A Nonconformist’s Guide to the Universe by Zander Keig (Thought Leader Press) (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The Third Space: A Nonconformist's Guide to the Universe is a dedication to Zander Keig, a pragmatic man who has overcome a lifetime of challenges and adversity. Zander is a pioneer of the third space. He has charted his own course through life's obstacles and is now living it to the fullest and advocating for others. This book highlights his talent for transforming negative experiences into positive learning opportunities, and serves as a lighthouse beacon in the darkness for readers, urging them to do the same. Through dichotomous subjects like diplomacy, forgiveness, trust, intuition, and resilience, when the road is forked, Zander guides the reader through untrodden paths. He explores the importance of accepting information from others, rather than imposing prescriptive ideas, as well as subscribing to independent decision-making, and striking a balance wherever possible. Take the road less traveled and enjoy a thought-provoking exploration of various aspects of Zander's life, insights, and personal growth.

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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 2 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 25 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 15 minutes 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 8 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 4 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 5 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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Stoicism Mastery: Your Path To Transformation - Unleashing the Power of Ancient Wisdom for Personal Growth and Resilience in Modern Times by John Winstand (7 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Discover the transformative power of Stoicism with 'Stoicism Mastery,' a pivotal read among stoicism books today. This guide embarks you on a journey through the ancient philosophy that has empowered some of history's greatest minds towards resilience, clarity, and profound fulfillment. Learn to navigate life's uncertainties with unshakable serenity, cultivate inner peace amidst chaos, and forge deeper connections in your relationships. Packed with practical exercises and inspiring anecdotes, 'Stoicism Mastery' equips you with the tools to thrive in the modern world while staying true to the timeless principles of Stoicism. Embrace the power of Stoicism today and chart a path to lasting happiness and success! Inside, Discover: • Foundations of Stoicism: Deep dive into its roots and philosophy for a solid understanding. • Practices and Applications: Master control and acceptance, and the Stoic response to suffering. • Stoicism in Daily Life: Unveil the art of Stoic mindfulness and emotional wisdom. • Stoicism in Relationships and Happiness: Explore enriching your relationships and pursuing happiness through Stoicism. • Modern Stoicism: Apply Stoic teachings in contemporary life for a fulfilling existence. Why Read This Book? • Transform Your Life: Adopt a philosophy that brings calm and resilience amid challenges. • Cultivate Inner Peace: Learn serenity and focus, even in chaos. • Strengthen Relationships: Improve personal interactions with Stoic wisdom. • Navigate Modern Challenges: Adapt timeless lessons to daily life. Seize this opportunity to transform your approach to life. Buy 'Stoicism Mastery' now and begin your journey towards a more serene and fulfilled existence.

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What Faith is Not: The Evils of Doctrine by Pieter Schoonraad Price verified 9 hours ago

Individual religious people can find meaning and purpose in their given religion and find that its doctrine provides them with a blueprint for how to live a moral and righteous life. It can be argued that, on a micro-scale, faith in a god has helped some people be less shitty and forced them to play nice with others. It can further be argued that for the individual, religious institutions have helped them through some tough times and provided necessary support when they needed it most. Another opinion is religions and their doctrines are fundamental tools that help people govern their lives. Whatever god you believe in, sits at the top and influences the rest of your beliefs and actions. A top-down influence on your moral behavior and day-to-day choices. To state it plainly; it tells people what not to do, and what is okay to do. The doctrine of the religion then becomes the rulebook for the religious and when they are in doubt they can consult a religious leader about it. The problem with that is twofold. First, which was a major theme in the previous book, religious leaders are often corrupt and morally bankrupt. If you blindly trust them and take them at their word because they claim God said so, you will be left being made a fool of. And that is the best-case scenario. The worst-case scenario is possibly raped, molested, or married off to a fat old pedophile. The second problem, which is the focus of this book, is the doctrine itself brought forth by religions. What are the rules they expect their followers to adhere to? What hoops do people have to jump through to get into heaven? And what happens if they do not? If the doctrine is fundamentally flawed, it does not matter how pure the intentions of the leaders or the followers are. How do we test the value of the doctrine of religions? Is it possible to argue and critically analyze if a religion's doctrine is helpful or harmful in the sense that it either frees people or traps them? Suppose we want to make ...

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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 8 hours 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 4 hours 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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CHAT (The Quantum Architects Book 1) by Peter Lihou (6 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The social media giants of the early decades in the 21st century have died and been replaced by 'CHAT', a new artificial intelligence network built on a powerful quantum computer, affectionately called the 'Engine'. Avoiding the failings of its predecessors, CHAT has become ubiquitous. A key feature is the network's ability to translate any language to the language of the user, in real time; meaning that everyone around the world can speak to each other as if they are all speaking the same language. CHAT's artificial intelligence was developed at a remote campus of Cambridge University in Warwick, England. The academics at Warwick, led by Professor Nick Caine, continue to search for new human, as well as non-human languages, to extend the capabilities of the Engine. The Engine polls the Internet for signals by connecting to a wide range of equipment, from wildlife monitors to space stations. But one mysterious signal initially eludes the powerful translation abilities of the Engine. The signal, codenamed Alpha285, gets the attention of one of the university department's sponsors; the US military intelligence agency. As Alpha285, gradually reveals more about its origins, Nick is subjected to increasing pressure from the agency and their CIA associates to hand over control of what is rapidly becoming the most significant event in the history of mankind. Set in a future where the legacy of past generations' environmental abuse has come home to roost and human ingenuity has created innovative solutions in an attempt to arrest the damage, the pursuit of knowledge about Alpha285 becomes fraught with danger and intrigue.

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Contemplations: A Different Path To The Sacred by Aenga Besceawung (1 Review)    Price verified 49 minutes ago

Contemplations is a radical departure from mainstream thought on matters of culture, religion, and philosophy for the simple reason that it offers to one who chooses to see as I have seen, an experiential, open, and earnest path to the Sacred in this time of spiritual deception, blind grasping for purchase on purpose, and chronic longing for a crumb of dignity and for a taste of meaning in life. Set your expectations from the beginning: Contemplations is not an instruction manual to health, wealth, and happiness. It does not moralize at you or wield the whip of shame to force you to conform. It will not give you the means to unlock mysterious or ethereal magic of ancients as all such things are lures for the simple, crutches for the foolish, and deceit for the gullible. Contemplations earnestly offers another path based upon experience and observation. It avails you of the choice to benefit from what you will build upon its teachings within your life rather than to be bound to only what is approved. It leads to a path of your own should you choose to make it so.

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Self, Society, and Spontaneity by Erik Davis (5 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Frankfurt School Critical Theory is influential on the left; Austrian School Neoliberalism is influential on the right. Their differing perspectives are analogous to the different notions of the unconscious held by Freud and Jung. Freud thought that the unconscious was our enemy to be brought under control of the conscious; Jung thought that the unconscious was our friend to be respected through a kind of dialogue. Analogously, Karl Marx tended to think that social systems are our enemy, to be overcome through rationality and conscious activity; while Friedrich Hayek tended to think that the spontaneous and unconscious processes of social systems (especially, market and law) are our friends, to be embraced through respect for complexity and liberty. The approach here is an integral one involving the synthesis of opposites by appreciating the truth in both. The result is the ongoing development of two major projects: an interdisciplinary social science via the general praxeology of the Austrian School, and an interdisciplinary system of liber(aliz)ation and human flourishing via the critical theory of the Frankfurt School. Join us in exploring the quartet of Freud:Marx::Jung:Hayek.

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Birth Control A Statement of Christian Doctrine against the Neo-Malthusians by Halliday G. Sutherland (6 Reviews)    Price verified 7 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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Sociological Thinking in Contemporary Organizational Scholarship (Research in the Sociology of Organizations Book 90) by Stewart Clegg (Emerald Publishing Limited) Price verified 25 minutes ago

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Though organizational scholarship traces its intellectual lineage from a diversity of sources, there is little doubt that in recent years a key divide has emerged amongst organization scholars and sociologists. For many, if not most, it has become unclear what role sociology is supposed to play in organization studies. Against this backdrop, the editors of Sociological Thinking in Contemporary Organizational Scholarship ask: what is "organizational sociology" today? This pathbreaking volume explores the new boundaries of organizational sociology to identify, discuss and challenge sociology's genuine contribution to organization studies. Mapping a community of scholars that transcends disciplinary limitations, chapters follow one simple epistemic logic: society happens in, between, across and around organizations. Breathing fresh life into a once lively dialogue on the social nature, characteristics and consequences of the field, this is a valuable resource for navigating of the varied sociological scholarship we witness amongst today's organization scholars.

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Journey to Axiom by Saeed Aslam (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours 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 4 hours 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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Pandemicide by David J. Bookbinder (27 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

What if the Trump administration's mishandling of the pandemic was not indifferent, incompetent, chaotic, or any of the other explanations offered by mainstream media? What if, instead, everything went according to plan? In this urgent analysis of the U.S. pandemic response, Bookbinder, a psychotherapist, uses the tools of his trade not to diagnose Trump, but to expose the motivations behind his administration's catastrophic handling of the pandemic. Bookbinder builds the case, brick by brick, that Trump & Company intentionally encouraged the virus' spread so that the people who are still dying disproportionately from COVID-19 - Blacks, Latinxs, Indigenous people, and the elderly, sick, and imprisoned - would continue to die. He calls it pandemicide. Using these same therapist tools, Bookbinder goes on to show how pandemicide fits into Trumpism's larger agenda: To move from nascent fascism to a fully realized Fascism 2.0. The essay ends with a call to action around what we need to do, now, to return our nation to sanity. Though many alarm bells have rung over the past four years, and they now ring with deafening volume, they have not been heeded because many Americans don't feel personally threatened. But this is personal. Trumpism is killing us. And so far, everything is going according to plan. It is late in the game, but the good news is that we can still stop the juggernaut that will be unleashed if Trumpism & Company have four more years. There is no more important task before us - no distraction, no entertainment, no project, no job, no creative endeavor, no family matter, nothing - than preventing our descent into a new Dark Age. Let us not look back on this pivotal moment as the time where our troubles began.

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Water and Politics: Clientelism and Reform in Urban Mexico by Veronica Herrera (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours 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 8 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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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 35 minutes 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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Creation vs. Evolution - The Vedic Perspective by Vimal Sehgal B.Tech IIT Delhi (32 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Topics are: What is Life? - Life vs. Matter Proof of God's existence Evolution Evolution of consciousness Moral implications In this book I have given the Vedic theory of Life which incorporates consciousness as the primary characteristic of life. I have given a scientific analysis of what life is and described the characteristics of both Life and Matter and their points of similarity and distinction. I have discussed evolution and then described an alternate theory namely the Vedic theory of evolution of consciousness as opposed to Darwin's theory of evolution of species. The theory of evolution of consciousness is based on creation of various species by God so as to accommodate the varied desires of an infinite number of living beings. The Vedic theory of evolution of consciousness marks the dawning of a new era in which consciousness will come to be incorporated as an essential item in our scientific theories about life and its origin. What is Life? What are the characteristics of life? Is life an evolved form of matter or is it distinct from matter? Is life simply a product of or combination of material elements? Is it possible for material elements that have no life at all to combine to give rise to life? How can matter which is devoid of consciousness give rise to life which is conscious? The effect must exist in the cause as well. These are some pertinent questions to ask when we analyse what life is. These questions are the basis of a scientific analysis of life and the debate: creation vs. evolution. The theory of evolution implies a denial of God. It is based on chance and necessity and not on the use of intelligence whereas we can see from our everyday experience that we create everything by the use of our intelligence. Therefore I have given proof of God so as to establish that God exists and He is the creator because His supreme intelligence and mystic power is required for the intelligent design of various species and the universe. Without ...

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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 5 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 49 minutes 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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Hybrid Justice: The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (Law, Meaning, And Violence) by John D. Ciorciari (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Since 2006, the United Nations and Cambodian Government have participated in the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, a hybrid tribunal created to try key Khmer Rouge officials for crimes of the Pol Pot era. In Hybrid Justice, John D. Ciorciari and Anne Heindel examine the contentious politics behind the tribunal's creation, its flawed legal and institutional design, and the frequent politicized impasses that have undermined its ability to deliver credible and efficient justice and leave a positive legacy. They also draw lessons and principles for future hybrid and international courts and proceedings.

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Partisan Rhetoric and Polarization: The Year in C-SPAN Archives Research, Volume 10 by Robert X. Browning Price verified 9 hours ago

Partisan Rhetoric and Polarization: The Year in C-SPAN Archives Research, Volume 10 features chapters written from a variety of perspectives that address divisions in American politics. The topics range widely, including TikTok, abortion, the middle class, the January 6 riot, and partisan rhetoric in Congress. The unifying theme of the volume is that each author uses C-SPAN videos to examine how members of Congress and other elites speak and act on these issues. Two other thoughtful pieces examine Supreme Court justices speaking off the bench and emotional reactions in presidential debates. Partisan Rhetoric and Polarization provides context to understand how the partisan split in American politics is reflected and evidenced in even the highest political institutions: Congress, the presidency, and the Supreme Court.

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Silent Hill: The Terror Engine (Landmark Video Games) by Bernard Perron (University of Michigan Press) (130 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours 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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Barack Obama's America: How New Conceptions of Race, Family, and Religion Ended the Reagan Era (Contemporary Political And Social Issues) by John White (4 Reviews)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

"White's Barack Obama's America eloquently captures both the important nuances of the current political scene and its long-term consequences." ---Richard Wirthlin, former pollster for Ronald Reagan "This delightfully written and accessible book is the best available account of the changes in culture, society, and politics that have given us Barack Obama's America." ---Stan Greenberg, pollster for Bill Clinton and Chairman and CEO of Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research "From one of the nation's foremost experts on how values shape our politics, a clear and compelling account of the dramatic shifts in social attitudes that are transforming American political culture. White's masterful blend of narrative and data illuminates the arc of electoral history from Reagan to Obama, making a powerful case for why we are entering a new progressive political era." ---Matthew R. Kerbel, Professor of Political Science, Villanova University, and author of Netroots "John Kenneth White is bold. He asks the big questions... Who are we? What do we claim to believe? How do we actually live? What are our politics? John Kenneth White writes compellingly about religion and the role it played in making Barack Obama president. White's keen insight into America's many faiths clarifies why Barack Obama succeeded against all odds. It is a fascinating description of religion and politics in twenty-first-century America---a must-read." ---Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and author of Failing America's Faithful "In Barack Obama's America, John Kenneth White has written the political equivalent of Baedeker or Michelin, the definitive guide to and through the new, uncharted political landscape of our world. White captures and explains what America means---and what it means to be an American---in the twenty-first century." ---Mark Shields, nationally syndicated columnist and political commentator for PBS NewsHour "John White has always caught important ...

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Rights of Alleged Victims in Penal Proceedings: Provisions in Canon Law and the Criminal Law of Different Legal Systems (Edition Seehaus [plus] Book ... by Charles J. Scicluna (Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG) (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Die Rechte von minderjährigen Missbrauchsopfern in Strafverfahren finden zunehmend Beachtung. Sie werden in internationalen Standards festgehalten und in nationalen Rechtssystemen rezipiert und weiterentwickelt. Das Buch zeigt neben diesen Standards die Bestimmungen von insgesamt neun Ländern und vier Studien auf und regt Verbesserungen in den kanonischen Strafverfahren der römisch-katholischen Kirche an. Entstanden ist eine einzigartige Sammlung von Beiträgen, verfasst von führenden Autoritäten auf dem Gebiet der Rechte und des Schutzes minderjähriger Opfer sexuellen Missbrauchs im staatlichen Bereich. Aus den Studien gehen beeindruckende Vorschläge herausragender Kirchenrechtler:innen zur Verbesserung des Strafverfahrensrechts der römisch-katholischen Kirche hervor.Mit Beiträgen vonMark L. Bartchak | Jorge Cardona Llorens| Nicholas Cowdery | María Inés Franck | Jane Goodman-Delahunty | Aidan McGrath | Mary Graw Leary | Ma. Liza Miscala Jorda | Gianpaolo Montini | Raphaële Parizot | Livia Pomodoro | Frauke Rostalski | Fabián Salvioli | Charles J. Scicluna | Malgorzata Skorzewska-Amberg | Myriam Wijlens

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Not Another Average Guy: An Exemplar For The Modern Man by A.P. Hovsepian (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours 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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Desistance and Children: Critical Reflections from Theory, Research and Practice by Alexandra Wigzell Price verified 19 minutes ago

Available open access digitally under CC BY-NC-ND licence. 'Desistance' - understanding how people move away from offending - has become a significant policy focus in recent years, with desistance thinking transplanted from the adult to the youth justice system in England and Wales. This book is the first to critique this approach to justice-involved children, many of whom are yet to fully develop an identity (criminal or otherwise) from which to 'desist'. Featuring voices from academia, policy and practice, this book explores practical approaches to desistance with children in the 'Child First' context. It gives new insights into how children can be supported to move away from offending and proposes reforms to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.

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Reclaiming Socialism, or: Economic Democracy (Recovering a Stolen Word) by Brian Rush (37 Reviews)    Price verified 60 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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Genomes, Menomes, Wenomes: Neuroscience and Human Dignity by Robert W. Fuller (48 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

NEW REVISED EDITION. This short ebook is a compilation of Robert W. Fuller's article series "Why Everything You Know about Your 'Self' Is Wrong". The series explores how our understanding of selfhood affects our sense of individuality, our interpersonal relationships, and our politics.

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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 8 hours 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 4 hours 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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Human Rights as Mashiach - A Jewish Theology of Human Rights by Shaiya Rothberg (City of Justice Press - Jerusalem) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

[This is an E-Essay - About 20 Pages] It happens now and again that powerful new ideas change the course of history. I'm talking about a special class of redemptive ideas that push humanity to a higher stage of evolution, a stage in which we as a species are wiser and more loving and more just than we were before. One such idea was that all human beings are created in the image of God. Another was that faithfulness to God means abolishing slavery. I think that on the cultural horizon of the human species today there is such a new idea, an idea that could help redeem humanity from her present state of exile and destruction. That idea is the theology of human rights. While religion is sometimes the enemy of human dignity, it can also be a powerful force for its protection. When John Woolman, an American Quaker born in 1720, began preaching that faithfulness to God requires abolishing slavery, he ignited a religious passion that helped facilitate the global paradigm shift that outlawed human bondage across the planet. That religious passion united humanity's moral intuition with her awe in the face of God's creation; it wove the mysterious and enthralling presence of the divine into the love that humans can know for the other. The time has come to preach global moral responsibility: God commands that we enact a "human covenant" to protect and nurture all human beings. While all doctrines may be criticized and all laws revised, the confidence that humanity has placed in human rights establishes them as the foundation of that sacred effort. What we need is an inter-faith and multi-cultural theology of human rights constructed like a mosaic from the world's religious perspectives. We need a theology that will direct the religious energy of our species towards protecting and nurturing human beings. To that end, I offer the below particularistic Jewish contribution to human rights theology. It is more of a program for future study than a complete theology. But the ...

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The Simple Case for Going Vegan by Magnus Vinding (45 Reviews)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

This two-part essay argues that a vegan lifestyle is implied by core human values that we all share. The first part presents a simple argument for veganism based on an ethical principle we all hold valid, while the second part argues that veganism follows directly from a rejection of unjustifiable discrimination. In particular, it follows from a commitment to not discriminate against individuals based merely on their external appearance.

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Armenophobia in Azerbaijan by Anzhela Elibegova (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The idea of this book came after the presentation of Azeri?hild project which represented a systematized compilation of works by Azerbaijani authors intended for children audiences along with a series of examples of works created by children themselves, which gave a clear demonstration of the gap between the real situation in the Azerbaijani society about anything relating to Armenia and the declared tolerance for diversity of cultures and religions. Naturally enough, we tend to label this hatred as armenophobia often without full awareness of the pivotal role it plays in shaping the ethnic identity of Azerbaijanis; such hatred channeled against all that pertains to Armenia stands as the nemesis of their psychological model and fuels the juxtaposition of us vs. them which is fraught with repercussions for Azerbaijanis themselves. The large archive compiled by the authors of this book a) serves as a thesaurus for an analysis of ongoing processes in the Azerbaijani society and b) allows building a temporal perspective on three levels by covering the past history, current situation and expected ramifications of the armenophobic policy pursued at the state level in Azerbaijan.

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The Rise of Trump: America's Authoritarian Spring by Matthew C MacWilliams (Amherst College Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours 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.

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences