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  Summary: The Creature from...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is a summary book; not the official book & it does not accompany it. 
  Uncover the mysteries of the American financial system in our succinct summary of 'The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve' by G. Edward Griffin. This revealing exploration invites you on a journey into the shadowy corridors of power, shedding light on the origins and operations of the U.S Federal Reserve. 
  Griffin's probing examination raises critical questions about the true nature of this influential institution. Is the Federal Reserve a benign entity serving the public good or a clandestine machine that manipulates economies for the benefit of a select few?

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  The Fight To Lead - Overcome The...

  Armon Owens

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  The Fight To Lead" is a comprehensive guide to unlocking your inner leader. Discover how to confront and overcome the battles within to achieve your full potential. This book challenges conventional wisdom by demonstrating that true leadership starts from within. Learn how to conquer ego, self-doubt, negative self-image, fear, and hopelessness. 
  With actionable strategies and thought-provoking insights, "The Fight To Lead" provides the tools necessary to transform yourself and become a leader who inspires and motivates others. Don't just lead, lead at the highest level. 
  The leadership battle you face has nothing to do with the external punches that slam against you from an opponent. It all starts with you! The Challenger that steps into each round with you is…you! The Fight to Lead helps you to take advantage of the challenger’s mistakes. 
  This book is not for those looking for an easy path to leadership, but it’s perfect for anyone serious about becoming an effective leader. It’s for those willing to work hard and sacrifice to become their team’s leader. 
  Do you want to develop authentic leadership that ensures success in any situation? Here’s a hint: surrender your ego and read The Fight to Lead. 
  You will go through twelve rounds in the ring, discovering your potential and increasing your success until you become a champion of leadership. 
  The Fight to Lead helps you to take advantage of the challenger’s mistakes by waiting for them to make the first move, and you avoid their strongest punches setting yourself up for a counterattack that leads to victory! 
  The Fight to Lead gives you powerful strategies through real-life examples of ordinary people facing the impossible, making life possible.Unlock your Full Leadership Potential Through Powerful Stories

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  Sumerian Gods and Heroes -...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  The mythology of the Sumerians stands as one of the earliest recorded religious traditions, shaping the beliefs of later civilizations in Mesopotamia and beyond. As one of the first urban societies, the Sumerians established a complex pantheon of gods and heroes that explained the forces of nature, human existence, and the divine order of the universe. Their myths, inscribed on clay tablets in cuneiform script, offer a glimpse into a world where deities governed every aspect of life, from the rising sun to the floods of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. These stories, rich with symbolism and allegory, not only influenced later cultures but also laid the foundation for many of the myths and legends still told today.  
  Sumerian civilization thrived in southern Mesopotamia, in what is now modern-day Iraq, around 3100 BCE. The Sumerians built city-states such as Uruk, Ur, and Nippur, each with its own patron deity. Religion was deeply intertwined with governance, as rulers were seen as intermediaries between the gods and the people. The belief that divine favor determined a city’s prosperity reinforced the importance of rituals, offerings, and temple constructions, particularly the iconic ziggurats that served as sacred centers of worship. The Sumerian gods were not distant, benevolent figures but rather powerful beings with human emotions and rivalries, shaping the world through both harmony and conflict.  
  The primary sources of Sumerian mythology come from cuneiform texts, including the Enuma Elish, various temple hymns, and the Epic of Gilgamesh. These texts preserve tales of creation, divine wars, and the struggles of mortal heroes. The myths of Anu, Enlil, and Enki explain the structure of the cosmos and the forces that govern it, while legends of Inanna and Dumuzi reveal the themes of love, fertility, and the cycle of life and death.

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  Defying Silence - The Untold...

  Davis Truman

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  Discover the hidden stories of courage, resilience, and ingenuity that defy the silence surrounding Jewish survival during the Holocaust. This groundbreaking book uncovers the lesser-known strategies Jewish individuals and families used to endure unimaginable horrors and sustain hope against all odds. 
  ·        Reveals untold survival tactics and resistance efforts rarely explored in history books 
  ·        Brings to life firsthand testimonies and personal accounts of strength and perseverance 
  ·        Illuminates the courage and creativity that shaped survival amidst relentless persecution 
  ·        Offers a fresh perspective on the human spirit’s determination in one of history’s darkest chapters 
  ·        A profound tribute to the resilience of Jewish communities and the legacy of hope they left behind 
  ·        Essential reading for those interested in Holocaust history, Jewish heritage, and stories of human endurance 
  Defying Silence is more than a historical account; it is a moving testament to the power of hope, resistance, and the will to live. 
   

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  Preparing for War - The...

  Bradley Onishi

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  The insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, was not a blip or an aberration. It was the logical outcome of years of a White evangelical subculture's preparation for war. Religion scholar and former insider Bradley Onishi maps the origins of White Christian nationalism and traces its offshoots in Preparing for War. 
   
   
   
  Combining his own experiences in the youth groups and prayer meetings of the 1990s with an immersive look at the steady blending of White grievance politics with evangelicalism, Onishi crafts an engrossing account of the years-long campaign of White Christian nationalism that led to January 6. How did the rise of what Onishi calls the New Religious Right, between 1960 and 2015, give birth to violent White Christian nationalism during the Trump presidency and beyond? What propelled some of the most conservative religious communities in the country—communities of which Onishi was once a part—to ignite a cold civil war? 
   
   
   
  Through chapters on White supremacy and segregationist theologies, conspiracy theories, the Christian-school movement, purity culture, and the right-wing media ecosystem, Onishi pulls back the curtain on a subculture that birthed a movement and has taken a dangerous turn.

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  Carceral Citizens - Labor and...

  Caroline M. Parker

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  A nuanced take on how carceral expansions are changing labor and social life. In Carceral Citizens, anthropologist Caroline M. Parker offers an ethnographic portrait of therapeutic communities in Puerto Rico, the oldest colony in the Americas. As nonprofits nested within the carceral state, therapeutic communities serve as reeducation and recovery centers for the mostly male drug offenders who serve out their sentences engaged in manual labor and prayer. The most surprising aspect of these centers, however, is that their “graduates” often remain long after the completion of their term, working as self-appointed peer counselors in a mixture of volunteer and low-wage positions. Parker seeks to explain this dynamic by showing how, in these therapeutic communities, criminalized men find new and meaningful ways of living in the shadow of the prison. Through their participation in the day-to-day functioning of the centers, they discover and cultivate alternative forms of belonging, livelihood, and citizenship, despite living within the restrictions of the carceral state. Situating her study against the backdrop of Puerto Rico’s colonial history, and with findings that extend across Latin America, Parker challenges common assumptions about confinement, labor, and rehabilitation. By delving into lives shaped by the convergence of imperialism, the carceral state, and self-help, she offers a fresh understanding of the transformations of labor and social life brought about by mass incarceration.

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