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  The Problem of Democracy -...

  Shadi Hamid

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  What happens when democracy produces "bad" outcomes? Is democracy good because of its outcomes or despite them? This "democratic dilemma" is one of the most persistent, vexing problems for America abroad, particularly in the Middle East—we want democracy in theory but not necessarily in practice. 
   
   
   
  When Islamist parties rise to power through free elections, the United States has too often been ambivalent or opposed, preferring instead pliable dictators. With this legacy of democratic disrespect in mind, and drawing on new interviews with top American officials, Shadi Hamid explores universal questions of morality, power, and hypocrisy. Why has the United States failed so completely to live up to its own stated ideals in the Arab world? And is it possible for it to change? 
   
   
   
  In The Problem of Democracy, Hamid offers an ambitious reimagining of this ongoing debate and argues for "democratic minimalism" as a path to resolving democratic dilemmas in the Middle East and beyond. In the seemingly eternal tension between democracy and liberalism, recognized by the ancient Greeks and the American founders alike, it may be time to prioritize one over the other, rather than acting as if the two are intertwined when increasingly they are not.

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  Clowns & Acrobats

  Seamus Cashman

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  How close are we to myth, race memory? Do they infiltrate our minds? 
  Seamus Cashman's new collection, Clowns & Acrobats, swerves headily into a modern world of questionings, parenthood, relationships, conscience and death, while eyeing the poet;s close personal sense of history and celebratory myth. The exercise of power, the eccentricity of ideas, the magic of imaginings, the flow of language, an incredible musicality and the use – and abuse – of traditional forms here merge to delight the reader. 
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  Audiobook recorded by Adam Shanahan, Dublin, Ireland.

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  OCME - Life in America's Top...

  Bruce Goldfarb

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  Bruce Goldfarb spent ten years with Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where every sudden or unattended death in the state is scrutinized. 
   
   
   
  Touching on numerous scandals, including Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd and the tragic killing in police custody of Freddie Gray, Goldfarb pulls back the curtain on a pioneer institution in crisis. 
   
   
   
  Medical examiners and the investigators and technicians who support them play vital roles in the justice and public health systems of every American community. During Goldfarb's time with the Maryland OCME, opioid-related deaths contributed to a significant increase in their workload. Faced with a chronic shortage of qualified experts and inadequate funding, their important and fascinating work has become more challenging than most people could ever imagine. 
   
   
   
  The public gets a skewed view of the relationship between police and medical examiners from procedural crime dramas, Bruce Goldfarb writes of his work inside one of America's most storied forensic centers. We aren't on the same team . . . We aren't on any team. The medical examiner’s sole duty is to the deceased person. We speak for the dead.

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  Bedtime Stories for Kids

  Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana

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  Does your toddler have a tough time falling asleep at bedtime? Are you looking for a fun, comfortable way to interact with your children at storytime? Do you want to relax and develop reading and listening skills for your child?The Bedtime Stories for Kids is a fun and educational collection of cute animal stories, short adventures, and kids’ poems that your pre-K and early elementary school-aged child will love to read along with and learn valuable morals and life lessons about honesty, gratitude, and teamwork!Our soothing, easy-to-read selections are great imagination-builders for all children:·       Children’s Stories and kids’ poems specially written for toddlers, boys, girls, early readers, and early listeners·       All Bedtime Stories for Kids feature positivity, lovable characters, and cute animals that your child will want to read about every night, from the story of Tony the Barn Cat to The Caterpillar’s New Home and the funny tales of Strong Like a Monkey to Bones the Skeleton Had a Problem·       Inspirational Level 1 reading book for children who may be reluctant readers or have short attention spans·       Allows parents to have valuable bonding time with their youngsters each night, as families read together aloud and learn valuable life lessons from their favorite charactersThe Bedtime Stories for Kids is perfect for developing a bedtime routine that parents and children will look forward to every night. All the stories are relaxing and inspirational and encourage children to read along with their parents or grandparents as they fall asleep dreaming about their favorite characters!Page Up and Order Now.

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  Chasing Bandits in the Badlands

  Bob Breen

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  In January 1993, the Australian government sent just under one thousand young men and women to serve under American command in a violent, impoverished, starving society. Most males over the age of twelve either carried or had access to a gun, and most Somali men had been fighting a vicious civil war for years. 
  Australian soldiers and their teams had to gain control of the streets of Baidoa and surrounding towns. This contest was not ‘find, fight and kill’ warfare. There was no decisive victory or defeat. The aim was to detect ‘the bad boys’ and deter and de-escalate their violence rather than escalate hostilities to success through ‘body count’. This mode of operation was not community policing by soldiers either. It involved adjusting attitudes forcefully and assuring uncomfortable consequences for bad behaviour and ultimately lethal responses to armed challenges. 
   
  The world looked over their shoulders. Corporals and diggers had to make split-second decisions to open or hold fire. Holding fire when provoked by punks constituted disciplined professional performance. Opening fire before understanding the situation, especially against unarmed provocateurs, constituted unprofessional conduct and possible condemnation, even criminal charges. These young Australians carried the international reputation of Australia and its army on their shoulders. Their actions would either enhance that reputation or create controversy, negative publicity and, potentially, international embarrassment and condemnation. 
   
  After adjusting their own attitudes to balance aggression and compassion, fight leaders and their diggers forcefully adjusted Somali attitudes, secured a stalemate, and then took control for the time they were in Somalia Australian soldiers individually and collectively helped a traumatised society needing a ‘fair go’ and gave ordinary Somali men, women and children trying to survive a little bit of hope.

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  Brief History of the Antarctic...

  Gerardo Bartolome

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  Antarctica, a continent like no other. Not only because of its beauty but also because of its unique history, without wars, kings or indigenous cultures. This book delves into its exploration, offering key insights into events and motivations. A concise overview, it's designed for those preparing for an Antarctic journey or seeking quick insights into its history. With over 150 images, it captures the essence of this exceptional place. For more in-depth explorations, additional resources are suggested in the final appendix. Explore Antarctica's history through a succinct and enjoyable reading experience.

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