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  The Sacred Canopy - Elements of...

  Peter L. Berger

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  "The most important contribution to the sociology of religion since Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" (Commonweal). 
   
   
   
  Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger carefully lays out an understanding of religion as a historical, societal mechanism in this classic work of social theory. Berger examines the roots of religious belief and its gradual dissolution in modern times, applying a general theoretical perspective to specific examples from religions throughout the ages. Building upon the author's previous work, The Social Construction of Reality, with Thomas Luckmann, this book makes Berger's case that human societies build a "sacred canopy" to protect, stabilize, and give meaning to their worldview.

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  How Polarization Begets...

  Thomas L. Brunell, Bernard...

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  Extreme polarization in American politics is perhaps the most confounding political phenomenon of our time. This book binds together polarization in Congress and polarization in the electorate within an ever-expanding feedback loop. This loop is powered by the discipline exerted by the respective political parties on their Congressional members and district candidates and endorsed by the voters in each Congressional district who must choose between the alternatives offered. Tight national party discipline produces party delegations in Congress that are widely separated from one another but each ideologically narrowly distributed. 
   
   
   
  As district constituencies become more polarized and are egged on by activists, parties are further motivated to appeal to their respective bases rather than to voters in the ideological center. America has indeed acquired parties with clear platforms—once thought to be a desirable goal—but these parties are now feuding camps. What resolution might there be? Just as the progressive movement slowly replaced the Gilded Age, might a new reform effort replace the current squabble? Or could an asymmetry develop in the partisan constraints that would lead to ascendancy of the center, or might a new and over-riding issue generate a cross-cutting dimension, opening the door to a new politics? Only the future will tell.

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  Monsters of West Virginia -...

  Rosemary Ellen Guiley

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  Wild and wonderful West Virginia takes a turn for the weird with these accounts of Mothman, the Grafton Monster, Sheepsquatch, and more.   Every state and region has its own stellar cast of supernatural creatures, and West Virginia is no exception. Rosemary Ellen Guiley, the pioneering paranormal investigator, has spent a great deal of time in the Mountain State on the trail of entities, creatures, and all sorts of phenomena. These are her findings, featuring accounts of Mothman, the Grafton Monster, the Wampus Cat, the White Things, and other bizarre creatures, including Bigfoot, lizard people, and out-of-place panthers.  “Featuring tales of Mothman, the Sheepsquatch, and a host of lesser known West Virginia weirdness, Monsters of West Virginia is the perfect book for anyone with even a passing interest in West Virginia cryptozoology . . . a quick read by one of the most knowledgeable researchers of the paranormal in the country.” —Theresa’s Haunted History of the Tri-State

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  Learn Chinese Idioms with...

  Letitia Wu

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  Discover the heart of the Chinese language and culture — one idiom at a time. 
  This audiobook brings famous Chinese idioms to life through short, easy-to-follow stories. 
  Each track introduces an idiom, explains its words, tells its origin story, and shows how it’s used in real life. 
  ✅ Everything is explained in simple English, so even if you don’t know any Chinese, you can enjoy the rich stories and explore how Chinese people think. 
  ✅ For advanced learners, each idiom includes Chinese example sentences, spoken clearly and slowly, to help you learn natural, native-style usage. 
  📖 You’ll hear: 
  – A simple explanation of each idiom’s meaning 
  – A short story that shows where the idiom comes from 
  – A clear takeaway lesson 
  – Chinese example sentences with English meaning 
  – A fun tip to help you remember it 
  🎧 Who is it for? 
  – Curious listeners who want to understand Chinese thinking and values 
  – Chinese learners who want to build vocabulary, listening skills, and speaking confidence 
  Each idiom takes just 3–5 minutes — perfect for a coffee break, a walk, or your commute. 
  Volume 1 features 10 well-known idioms that offer insight into Chinese thinking and language. 
  Even if you’ve seen them before, you’ll discover how they’re used in real conversations — and the deeper meaning behind the story. 
  Here are a few examples: 
  – 拔苗助长 (bá miáo zhù zhǎng): Pulling up seedlings to help them grow 
  – 叶公好龙 (Yè gōng hào lóng): Lord Ye loves dragons 
  – 守株待兔 (shǒu zhū dài tù): Waiting by a tree for a rabbit 
  – 画龙点睛 (huà lóng diǎn jīng): Adding the finishing touch 
  Whether you’re new to these idioms or already familiar, this audiobook will help you understand, remember, and use them with confidence. 
  Listen, learn, and discover the wisdom hidden in everyday Chinese.

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  Medieval European Empires -...

  Arthur Eaton

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  The Medieval Period has to be one of the most fascinating periods of history. With it comes the images of castles, knights, conquests, and, of course, kingdoms and empires. Every European empire and kingdom during this Age is filled with exciting tales, shrewd plots for revenge or power, creation of a national identity enduring to the present day, and inventions with lasting influence. In Medieval European Empires, we will cover notable and lesser known Medieval empires such as: 
  -      The Hunnic Empire led by “The Scourge of God” aka Attila the Hun 
  -      The Umayyad Caliphate continuing with Prophet Muhammed’s vision of spreading Islam 
  -      The Most Serene Republic of Venice who proved that sheer mercantile might can create an empire that would last more than 1000 years 
  -      The Normans, a Viking-French superpower, whose territorial conquests seemed endless

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  America's Silent Crimes - What...

  Darius Robinson

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  Explore the Shadows of the American Justice System 
   
  "America's Silent Crimes: What Justice Doesn't Speak Of" delves deep into the unspoken transgressions woven into America's legal fabric. This gripping exploration uncovers systemic failures and silent miscarriages of justice, exposing untold stories hidden behind the facade of legal fairness. 
   
  The book meticulously researches the Foundation of Silence, revealing selective enforcement and societal blindness in the justice system's evolution. Heart-wrenching accounts of Victims without a Voice, battling socioeconomic disenfranchisement, emerge from the shadows. The Illusion of Fair Trial is unveiled, exposing rushed decisions and a skewed path to justice. The preference for Punishment over Rehabilitation perpetuates incarceration cycles, hindering successful reintegration. 
   
  Controversies surrounding the War on Drugs are reexamined, exposing intertwined roots of policy and prejudice leading to mandatory minimums and the mistreatment of addiction. Policing the Unseen scrutinizes law enforcement dynamics shifting from protection to aggression. The Specter of Mental Health reveals the consequences of criminalizing mental illness and the harsh reality of solitary confinement. 
   
  Explore critical issues in chapters on Juvenile Justice and the gendered nuances in The Gendered Gavel. White Collar Silence and The Digital Shadow delve into seldom-discussed realms, addressing cybercrime and the privacy paradox. The book concludes by envisioning a reformed system, where Breaking the Silence demands action and accountability. 
   
  "America's Silent Crimes" is a vital read for those confronting uncomfortable truths in the justice system, offering a path towards genuine reform.

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