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  Liberalism as a Way of Life

  Alexandre Lefebvre

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  Where do you get your values and sensibilities from? If you grew up in a Western democracy, the answer is probably liberalism. Conservatives are right about one thing: liberalism is the ideology of our times, as omnipresent as religion once was. Yet, as Alexandre Lefebvre argues in Liberalism as a Way of Life, many of us are liberal without fully realizing it—or grasping what it means. Misled into thinking that liberalism is confined to politics, we fail to recognize that it's the water we swim in, saturating every area of public and private life, shaping our psychological and spiritual outlooks, and influencing our moral and aesthetic values—our sense of what is right, wrong, good, bad, funny, worthwhile, and more. This eye-opening book shows how so many of us are liberal to the core, why liberalism provides the basis for a good life, and how we can make our lives better and happier by becoming more aware of, and more committed to, the beliefs we already hold. 
   
   
   
  A lively, engaging, and uplifting guide to living well, the liberal way, Liberalism as a Way of Life is filled with examples from television, movies, stand-up comedy, and social media—from Parks and Recreation and The Good Place to the Borat movies and Hannah Gadsby. Along the way, you'll also learn about seventeen benefits of being a liberal and practical exercises to increase these rewards.

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  Prophesy Deliverance! - An...

  Cornel West, Johnathan Lee Walton

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  In this, his premiere work, Cornel West challenges African Americans to consider the incorporation of Marxism into their theological perspectives, thereby adopting the mindset that it is class more so than race that renders one powerless in America. His work reflects political and cultural perspectives borne out of his own formative life experiences. Decades later, his arguments continue to capture the theological imagination of many and influence the critical engagement of generations of scholars. 
   
   
   
  In this fortieth anniversary edition, West invites six prominent scholars—whose respective work are grounded in various aspects of black political, cultural, and theological thought—into dialogue with this work, each writing one chapter plus a foreword by Jonathan Lee Walton. Continuing and expanding on the revolutionary discourses that West introduced in the first published work, each new essay provides nuanced lens for thinking about movements of liberation in today's African American communities.

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  Easy Ways to Improve Your Social...

  Patrick Harper

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  Do you often feel awkward during conversations or struggle to start a discussion with someone new? 
  Do social situations trigger anxiety that prevents you from fully expressing yourself? 
  You're not alone—many people experience the same challenges, feeling isolated, misunderstood, and frustrated. 
  Imagine confidently walking into any social situation, effortlessly engaging in conversations, and genuinely connecting with people around you. It might seem impossible right now, but the good news is it's entirely achievable—and easier than you think. 
  Built upon practical, proven methods, you’ll discover: 
  •	Simple techniques to start meaningful conversations with anyone—even strangers. 
  •	Powerful strategies to keep conversations flowing naturally without awkward pauses. 
  •	Effective ways to overcome social anxiety, replacing fear and discomfort with calm confidence. 
  •	Practical advice on handling emotions during challenging social moments, ensuring you always remain composed and at ease. 
  No complicated theories or intimidating advice—just actionable tips that you can apply immediately. 
  Within days, you'll notice tangible improvements: 
  •	Conversations become smoother, and connections happen more naturally. 
  •	Social anxiety no longer dictates your decisions or keeps you isolated. 
  •	You begin building genuine relationships, enhancing both your personal and professional life. 
  You deserve to feel comfortable and confident in every interaction.The solution you've been hoping for is simpler and closer than you imagined. Make the choice today to transform your social skills and emotional mastery—your future self will thank you.

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  Obscurantism in power When...

  Brice Perrier

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  Over the last ten years or so, it has become commonplace to hear talk of an obscurantist threat linked to a rise in irrationality, manifested mainly by a mistrust of vaccination and conventional medicine. But obscurantism can also be found where we pride ourselves on fighting it. In this case, it is no longer the work of marginal or anti-establishment groups, but of a dominant way of thinking that presents itself as that of science and rationality. 
  The aim of this book is to lift the veil on this obscurantism in power. Through numerous examples, from impeded research into unexplained phenomena such as near-death experiences, to the vast field of medicine where the pharmaceutical industry has cornered the market on proving the usefulness of a treatment, Brice Perrier reveals how reason is transformed into dogmatism and hinders the advancement of knowledge. 
  The aim of the book is not to say what is true or false, nor to settle scientific controversies, but to understand why these debates, which have always been legitimate and even necessary in science, may simply no longer be allowed.

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  Conquistadors and the Columbian...

  Captivating History

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  Two manuscripts in one audiobook:The Conquistadors: A Captivating Guide to the Spanish Explorers, Conquest of the Americas, Cultural Exchange, and LegacyThe Columbian Exchange: A Captivating Guide to the Transatlantic Transfer of People, Plants, Animals, Ideas, Resources, and More Between the Americas and Europe 
  In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover the following:How the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean was used as a jumping-off point for Spanish expeditions;The details of many failed and few successful Spanish expeditions to settle the lands around the Caribbean;How the Portuguese came to dominate Brazil;Why the Portuguese dominated trade in the East;How Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztecs and defeated his Spanish rival for control of Mexico;Why Pizzaro met an untimely death after conquering the Incas. 
  In the second part of this audiobook, you will learn about the following:Japanese samurai who guarded silver shipments in Mexico in the 1600s;Catarina de San Juan, who began life as a Muslim girl in India and ended as a popular saint in Mexico;The immense amount of silver from Peru and Mexico, which fueled Spain’s Golden Century and led to repeated bankruptcy;American chili peppers giving some heat to cuisines from Hungary to Korea;Crops domesticated by indigenous Americans enabling China to double its population;Disease from the Americas making millions of Europeans miserable, including Henry VIII, Casanova, Ivan the Terrible, and Beethoven;The annual Manila Galleons from Acapulco to the Philippines creating the first global economy; 
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  The Benediction of Meditation -...

  Jiddu Krishnamurti

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  "The benediction of meditation - 17 November 1968 
  • We shall explore together into this life, existence, in which is included 
  relationship, love and death, not merely as a phenomenon but as something tremendously significant, to be cherished, deeply lived. Meditation is the approach to this problem of living. 
  • It is only a free mind that is capable of attention in which there is no achieving or losing or fear. It is only a quiet, attentive mind that can understand this immense problem of living. It is only the quiet, meditative mind that can come upon what is called love. 
  • What is living? 
  • The observer cannot possibly do anything about envy because he is the cause 
  and the effect. Whatever he does with regard to envy is still envy. 
  • What does it mean to die, knowing the organism comes to an end? What does it 
  mean to die psychologically, inwardly?"

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