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  The Genius of Impeachment - The...

  John Nichols

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  A more-timely-than-ever argument that impeachment is an essential American institution from the author of Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse.   This surprising and irreverent book by one of America’s leading political reporters makes the case that impeachment is much more than a legal and congressional process—it is an essential instrument of America’s democratic system. Articles of impeachment have been brought sixty-two times in American history. Thomas Jefferson himself forwarded the evidence for impeachment of the first federal official to be removed under the process—John Pickering in 1803. Impeachment is as American as apple pie.   The founders designed impeachment as one of the checks against executive power. As John Nichols reveals in this fascinating look at impeachment’s hidden history, impeachment movements—in addition to congressional proceedings themselves—have played an important role in countering an out-of-control executive branch. The threat of impeachment has worked to temper presidential excesses and to reassert democratic values in times of national drift.  The Genius of Impeachment makes clear that we sorely need such a movement today, and that both the president and vice president deserve impeachment. In the spirit of maverick congressmember Henry B. González, who introduced articles of impeachment against both George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan for making war without a declaration, this book is a fearless call to Americans to hold our leaders accountable to democracy.   “Arguing that regular elections are an insufficient democratic guardian against corrupt officeholders . . . this work relies on its power-to-the-people persona for its appeal.” —Booklist

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  Reaching Up For Comfort -...

  Karen R. Weaver

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  Karen R. Weaver started her formal caregiver journey when her husband suffered a massive stroke at the age of 39 in 1995. She didn't know at the time that she would also later provide caregiver support for her mother and father. Over the past 24 years, she has been a caregiver, raised a family with her husband, managed and retired from a successful career, completed two additional graduate degrees and served as a part-time Local Pastor. In addition to sharing her caregiver journey in this book, she has included questions and prayers to encourage and inspire other caregivers to keep going and perhaps consider sharing their own stories.

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  How Asia Works - Success and...

  Joe Studwell

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  “A good read for anyone who wants to understand what actually determines whether a developing economy will succeed.” —Bill Gates, “Top 5 Books of the Year”   An Economist Best Book of the Year from a reporter who has spent two decades in the region, and who the Financial Times said “should be named chief myth-buster for Asian business.”   In How Asia Works, Joe Studwell distills his extensive research into the economies of nine countries—Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and China—into an accessible, readable narrative that debunks Western misconceptions, shows what really happened in Asia and why, and for once makes clear why some countries have boomed while others have languished.   Studwell’s in-depth analysis focuses on three main areas: land policy, manufacturing, and finance. Land reform has been essential to the success of Asian economies, giving a kick-start to development by utilizing a large workforce and providing capital for growth. With manufacturing, industrial development alone is not sufficient, Studwell argues. Instead, countries need “export discipline,” a government that forces companies to compete on the global scale. And in finance, effective regulation is essential for fostering, and sustaining growth. To explore all of these subjects, Studwell journeys far and wide, drawing on fascinating examples from a Philippine sugar baron’s stifling of reform to the explosive growth at a Korean steel mill.   “Provocative . . . How Asia Works is a striking and enlightening book . . . A lively mix of scholarship, reporting and polemic.” —The Economist

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  Keep Stepping - A Step-By-Step...

  Mike Owen

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  Mike Owen, born with two congenital heart defects, battled with cardiac issues until the age of seven, when he underwent open heart surgery that changed his life. 
   
  For the following 31 years, Mike was plagued with intense and disabling heart palpitations. In 2004, the cause of the palpitations was diagnosed and, after a short cardiac procedure, for the first time in 38 years his heart was stable. 
   
  Life became easier. His confidence grew. But so did his workload. After three years of work-related stress, his heart succumbed to a new type of palpitation which would blight his life for the next four years. After taking steps to reduce the frequency and intensity of his cardiac problems, Mike finally felt like he had turned a corner. However, in 2017, he was plunged back into despair following a series of dramatic events.  
   
  When his Occupational Health Doctor gave him an unexpected Mental Illness diagnosis, Mike embarked on a new path. He now had to deal with psychological issues, learn mindfulness techniques and work through the trauma of his childhood and the uncertainty of having spent so many years living with his heart problems. 
   
  With his faithful dog, Coco, always by his side, Mike confronted the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness, in his own way. He found physical, emotional, and mental stability thanks to his diagnosis, and this is his uplifting story.

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  MENTAL MODELS - A Guide to...

  VERONICA RYAN

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  "Mental Models" is a comprehensive exploration of the powerful cognitive frameworks that shape our understanding of the world and influence our decision-making processes. Delve into an illuminating journey through various mental models, and uncover how they can be applied to improve critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning. This book serves as a roadmap, equipping you with the tools to enhance your cognitive performance and make more informed and effective choices in both personal and professional realms.Explore the Key Mental Models That Shape Perception and Decision-MakingDevelop Critical Thinking Skills to Analyze Complex Situations and Information EffectivelyApply Mental Models to Enhance Problem-Solving and Strategic Planning AbilitiesFoster Creativity and Innovation Through the Application of Diverse Mental FrameworksCultivate a Holistic Understanding of Various Perspectives and Approaches to Decision-MakingEmbrace Continuous Learning and Growth Through the Integration of New Mental ModelsHarness the Power of Mental Models to Drive Personal and Professional Success 
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  Embark on a transformative journey of cognitive enhancement and decision-making mastery with "Mental Models."  
  Unleash the full potential of your cognitive capabilities and elevate your ability to make impactful and insightful decisions in all aspects of your life. 
   

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  Interview with Sandra Day O'Connor

  PBS NewsHour

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  Judy Woodruff speaks to former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor about her efforts to improve literacy for students, judicial elections and today's court.

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