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  Black Fire - African American...

  Harold Weaver Jr., Paul Kriese,...

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  Black Fire - African American Quakers on Spirituality and Human Rights gathers together the words of 18 remarkable individuals who spoke and wrote as African Americans from within the Quaker community. they testify about their viewpoints on racial justice -- both within the Religious Society of Friends and society at large - and they speak of their life in the Spirit. As a collection, these selections exhibit the vitality and wisdom that three centuries of African American Quakers have contributed to and on behalf of Friends.

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  Simone Weil - Philosophy of...

  Hector Davidson

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  Simone Weil (1909–1943) stands as one of the most profound and unique thinkers of the 20th century, whose philosophy blends the intellectual rigor of traditional philosophy with the depth of mysticism, spirituality, and social activism. Despite her relatively short life, Weil’s work has had a lasting impact on diverse fields, including philosophy, theology, politics, and social theory. Her exploration of the concepts of gravity and grace forms the core of her intellectual legacy, offering a powerful lens through which to understand human suffering, freedom, and the potential for spiritual transformation. 
  At the heart of Weil’s philosophy is the concept of gravity, a metaphor she uses to describe the pull of the material world, which she believes leads to the oppression and suffering of individuals. Gravity represents the forces of self-centeredness, alienation, and the weight of human desires, which trap individuals in their own limitations and separation from the divine. It is the force that binds human beings to their own egos, making them blind to the higher truths of existence. 
  In stark contrast, grace in Weil’s thought is the force that can liberate individuals from the constraints of gravity. Unlike gravity, grace is not something humans can control or earn through effort. It is a divine gift that transcends human will and brings about a spiritual awakening. Grace enables individuals to experience a higher level of freedom—freedom from the self and from the oppression of the material world. For Weil, grace is central to human existence, as it offers the possibility of redemption and spiritual transformation.

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  Beyond Chocolate - Adrian...

  Patrick Donovan

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  Scion of the great Quaker chocolate dynasty, Adrian Cadbury (1929-2015) was educated at Eton and Cambridge, yet never quite fitted into the mould of the British establishment.
  As one of the most influential business personalities of the later 20th-century, he was a committed capitalist, but championed workers' rights and backed numerous social causes. By his death, he had given most of his fortune away. To most people, however, his private life remained a closed book, overshadowed by a string of family tragedies and the eventual hostile take-over of his world famous family-owned business.
  The Cadbury Report, his pioneering work on corporate governance remains his greatest legacy, but Adrian Cadbury's career ranged far wider. With 2024 marking Cadbury's 200th anniversary, this is his first biography, and one drawn from interviews with the family and those who knew him.  He was a huge public figure of his era – but few at the time understood the tragedy in his life, or how hard-won were the successes he achieved.

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  Our King: Charles III - The Man...

  Robert Jobson

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  *The definitive biography of King Charles III, by Sunday Times bestselling author Robert Jobson, published on the eve of the Coronation*'To Charles, being monarch has nothing to do with power - he believes his role is to lead. It is up to others whether they choose to follow.'When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, it sent shockwaves around the world. The longest reigning and oldest monarch, at ninety-six years of age, she had just publicly celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. The Queen's death meant the passing of the Crown to her son, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, her controversial, earnest, and outspoken heir, who had long lived in the shadow of her mystique.King Charles III's own life has been marred by scandal and myth, but who is the real man behind the Crown? In this revelatory book, renowned royal correspondent and author Robert Jobson examines the life of our new King, and his passions, purpose, and motivations. On the eve of his landmark coronation, Our King considers the life of the man and the monarch, reflecting on how his values and beliefs will shape him as he takes on this monumental role.EditBuild

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  My Mess Is a Bit of a Life -...

  Georgia Pritchett

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  “Georgia Pritchett is a singularly hilarious person. Her book is a delightful and perfect reflection of her. Its tenderness sneaks up on you and really packs a punch. What a magnificent read!”—Julia Louis Dreyfus 
  Jenny Lawson meets Nora Ephron in this joyful memoir-in-vignettes on living—and thriving—with anxiety from a multiple Emmy Award-winning comedy writer whose credits include Succession and Veep. 
  When Georgia Pritchett found herself lost for words—a bit of a predicament for a comedy writer—she turned to a therapist, who suggested she try writing down some of the things that worried her. But instead of a grocery list of concerns, Georgia wrote this book. 
  A natural born worrywart, Georgia’s life has been defined by her quirky anxiety. During childhood, she was agitated about the monsters under her bed (Were they comfy enough?). Going into labor, she fretted about making a fuss (“Sorry to interrupt, but the baby is coming out of my body,” I said politely). Winning a prestigious award, she agonized over receiving free gifts after the ceremony (It was an excruciating experience. Mortifying).  
  Soul-baring yet lighthearted, poignant yet written with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, My Mess Is a Bit of a Life is a tour through the carnival funhouse of Georgia’s life, from her anxiety-ridden early childhood where disaster loomed around every corner (When I was little I used to think that sheep were clouds that had fallen to earth. On cloudy days I used to worry that I would be squashed by a sheep), through the challenges of breaking into an industry dominated by male writers, to the exquisite terror (and incomparable joy) of raising children. 
  Delightfully offbeat, painfully honest, full of surprising wonders, and delivering plenty of hilarious, laugh-out-loud moments, My Mess Is a Bit of a Life reveals a talented, vulnerable, and strong woman in all her wisecracking weirdness, and makes us love it—and her—too. 

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  From Streets to Scholars: The...

  Lysander Greystoke

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  From Streets to Scholars: The Untold Journey of a Newark Genius  
  Are you eager to advance in your career and enrich your knowledge by successfully navigating the challenges of life?  
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