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  History for Kids: The Lives of...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Founding Fathers have held a special place in American society since the nation gained its freedom, and many of them had become national heroes even before then. Over 200 years later, Americans still look with reverence to these men, often debating with each other what the Founding Fathers would think about a certain issue, or how they would judge a certain law or legislation. In many respects, these men have become icons, whose words, thoughts and deeds are rarely questioned. 
  Every American is taught a pristine narrative of the life and legacy of George Washington and can easily recite the highlights and myths of Washington's life. Thomas Jefferson was instrumental in authoring the Declaration of Independence, laying out the ideological groundwork of the notion of states’ rights, leading one of the first political parties, and overseeing the expansion of the United States during his presidency. Before the United States of America even existed, the first American celebrity was Benjamin Franklin, who dabbled throughout his life in many fields as an author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Despite being one of the youngest delegates at the Constitutional Convention, James Madison was the Convention’s most influential thinker, and the man most responsible for the final draft of the U.S. Constitution, forever earning the name "Father of the Constitution). And if the American Dream has come to represent the ability to climb the social ladder with skill and hard work, no Founding Father represented the new America more than Alexander Hamilton, an orphan who rose to become one of the influential Founding Fathers at the Constitutional Convention, the driving force behind the Federalist Papers, and the leader of a political party before engaging in the country's most famous duel.

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  Fewer Rules Better People - The...

  Barry Lam

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  A philosopher argues that the proliferation of rules and mandates is making us dumber, less moral, more deceptive, and less able to govern important institutions. 
   
   
   
  Wherever there's a rule, there is someone with the power to apply or ignore it—or add to it, in the interest of justice. From enforcing chores to issuing life sentences, decision-makers deliver flawed and sometimes arbitrary outcomes. But is their use of discretion good or bad overall? As a society, should we seek to minimize or maximize discretion, with all its potential for bias and other kinds of human error? 
   
   
   
  Reframing our understanding of justice and ethics, philosopher Barry Lam argues that while use of discretion—whether by a sports referee, a parent, a police officer, or a judge—can never be perfect, removing it has even more problematic effects. Mandatory arrests and sentencing laws have not eliminated bias, but have corrupted the courtroom, institutionalized lying, and brought about even more unjust and arbitrary results. Fewer Rules, Better People is a bold, riveting treatise that sheds new light on political debates about law and justice while aiming to prepare us for the imminent threat of more "perfect," discretion-less rule enforcement by AI.

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  Mindstrong Rock Climbing

  Chris Bolder

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  HARNESS THE POWER OF YOUR MIND AND IMPROVE YOUR CLIMBING SKILLS WITH LESSONS FROM A PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER!Over the years, rock climbing has gained widespread popularity despite being considered an extreme sport.Rock climbing requires both resolve and brute force.Not only do you need the physical prowess to pull yourself up, but you also need the mental fortitude to figure out a way through the obstacles to reach  the top. Over the years, rock climbing has gained widespread popularity despite being considered an extreme sport.Rock climbing requires both resolve and brute force.Not only do you need the physical prowess to pull yourself up, but you also need the mental fortitude to figure out a way through the obstacles to reach the top. However, tapping into your mind is easier said than done. While you can obtain physical strength directly through workouts and exercise, you need to exert more effort to maximize your mental strength. YOUR MIND CAN BE BOTH YOUR ALLY AND YOUR ENEMY.Depending on your thoughts, you can either propel yourself to reach new heights or hold yourself back from getting off the ground.To improve your climbing performance, you must also work on the mental side of climbing. Discover:* How the power of the mind can tap into an individual’s limitless potential* Effective ways to train your mind to achieve success* Rock climbing as a mental sport and how is the sport related to psychology* Thorough examination of one's comfort zone and ways to challenge and expand it* The role of motivation in rock climbing and how it can benefit your overall life satisfaction* The critical role of facing and understanding your fears in climbing* The fear of falling and how to manage itand moreMental training is a proven method for achieving peak rock climbing performance.

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  Summary of Michael...

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the main key ideas from Michael Shellenberger’s San Fransicko 
    
  In San Fransicko (2021), bestselling author Michael Shellenberger tackles the problem of increasing homelessness, especially in the city of San Francisco. He argues that the root cause isn’t the absence of accommodation, money, or social aid programs, but the principles embedded in the minds of some people who acquire them either by experience or by identity. As a result, the values that allow cities and civilizations to exist are diminishing. 
  Progressives always claim to have solutions for the issues of homelessness, crime, drug abuse, alcoholism, and inequality. However, a close examination of faltering cities shows that these social problems have become exceptionally worse under the control of progressives. In response, Shellenberger looks for a different way forward that will help both homeless people and the community around them. 

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  Radical Politics - On the Causes...

  Peter D. Thomas

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  The last twenty years have witnessed a proliferation of radical social and political movements around the world. From the International Women's Strike and Occupy, to #BlackLivesMatter and direct action against the climate emergency, a series of common questions have re-emerged as immediate and practical challenges. How should radical political movements relate to the state? What makes emancipatory politics fundamentally different from both technocratic and populist models of "politics as usual"? Which forms of organization are most likely to deepen and extend the dynamics that led to the emergence of these movements in the first place? 
   
   
   
  To investigate the goal, nature, method, and organizational forms of radical political engagement against the neoliberal consensus, Peter D. Thomas draws on the work of Antonio Gramsci, the Italian Communist Party leader and political theorist best known for his ideas about hegemony. Offering a new reading of Gramsci, Thomas contends that hegemony is a process of differentiation in which political culture is always changing, and always with the goal of moving toward expanded freedom. Over the course of the book, Thomas looks at the way in which various theorists have approached the dilemma of how to engage productively in radical politics and explains why hegemony is a method of doing politics rather than an end goal.

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  Armageddon: Book Summary and...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Armageddon, by Dick Morris &Eileen McGann.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dick Morris &Eileen McGann.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  In this compelling and thought-provoking audiobook, the AUTHOR takes you on a journey through the perilous and unpredictable landscape of our modern world. Armageddon is not just a warning about the end of times—it’s an eye-opening exploration of the global forces shaping our future and a powerful call to action for anyone seeking to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
   
  From the shifting balance of global power to the dangers of economic collapse, political polarization, and the rapid rise of technology, Armageddon paints a vivid picture of the forces that threaten our stability. But this is not a story of doom and gloom; it’s a roadmap for success in the face of uncertainty. The AUTHOR offers practical insights on how you can prepare for the challenges ahead, adapt to the changing global environment, and stay ahead of the curve.

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