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  Blue-Coated Terror - Jim Crow...

  Jeffrey S. Adler

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  A searing chronicle of how racist violence became an ingrained facet of policing in the United States 
   
  Contrary to competing popular beliefs, police violence against African Americans has neither remained unchanged since the era of slavery nor is it a recent phenomenon disconnected from the past. In Bluecoated Terror, Jeffrey S. Adler draws on rich archival accounts to show how racialized police brutality is part of a larger system of state oppression with roots in the early twentieth-century South, particularly New Orleans. 
   
  Wide racial differentials in the use of lethal force and beatings during arrest and interrogation emerged in the 1930s and 1940s. Adler explains how race control and crime control blended and blurred during this era, when police officers and criminal justice officials began to justify systemic violence against Black people as a crucial—and legal—tool for maintaining law and order. Bluecoated Terrorexplores both the rise of these trends and their chilling persistence, providing critical context for recent horrific police abuses as the ghost of Jim Crow continues to haunt the nation. 
   
  “Jeffrey S. Adler’s analysis of New Orleans applies to the entire country and provides key insights as to how we arrived at our present crisis.”—Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America

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  12 Habits That Damage Your Brain...

  John Harpoon

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  Cognitive health is often overlooked until it begins to decline. In a world that is rapidly changing, we can easily forget how fragile our brains truly are. From the way we process information to our ability to recall memories, brain health affects every part of our daily lives. Yet, many of us unknowingly engage in habits that can damage our cognitive function over time. These seemingly harmless behaviors can lead to a range of mental health problems, including memory loss, mental fog, and even conditions like dementia. The good news is that by understanding how certain habits affect the brain, we can take steps to protect and improve our cognitive health. 
    
  The human brain is one of the most complex organs in the body. It is responsible for our thoughts, emotions, movements, and even the way we perceive the world around us. Despite its remarkable abilities, the brain is vulnerable to both internal and external factors that can have lasting consequences on its function. The habits we form daily play a crucial role in determining how well our brain performs. Even if we don’t feel immediate effects, bad habits can accumulate over time, leading to irreversible damage. 
    
  In this book, we explore twelve common habits that can harm cognitive health. These behaviors might seem harmless or even routine, but their impact on the brain can be far-reaching. From lack of sleep and chronic stress to poor dietary choices and sedentary living, many of these habits are all too familiar. However, understanding how these habits affect the brain is the first step in taking control of our mental health. Once we recognize the problem, we can implement strategies to protect our brain from further harm.

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  Atomic Habits Evolved - The...

  Dr. Aris Thorne

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  Unlock the science of lasting change and take control of your daily life with Atomic Habits, Evolved. 
  Dr. Aris Thorne delves into the fascinating neuroscience of habit loops, revealing how these neurological pathways dictate our routines. This groundbreaking book goes beyond simple tips, offering proven, science-backed strategies to break free from negative habits and build positive ones that stick. Imagine mastering your mornings, boosting your productivity, and achieving your goals, all by understanding the hidden power of your habits. 
  Perfect for readers of Atomic Habits and anyone seeking practical, neuroscience-based self-improvement, this book provides the roadmap to re-engineer your routines and master your daily life. 
   

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  Code Work - Hacking across the...

  Héctor Beltrán

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  How Mexican and Latinx hackers apply concepts from coding to their lived experiences 
   
   
   
  In Code Work, Héctor Beltrán examines Mexican and Latinx coders' personal strategies of self-making as they navigate a transnational economy of tech work. Beltrán shows how these hackers apply concepts from the code worlds to their lived experiences, deploying batches, loose coupling, iterative processing (looping), hacking, prototyping, and full-stack development in their daily social interactions—at home, in the workplace, on the dating scene, and in their understanding of the economy, culture, and geopolitics. Merging ethnographic analysis with systems thinking, he draws on his eight years of research in México and the United States—during which he participated in and observed hackathons, hacker schools, and tech entrepreneurship conferences—to unpack the conundrums faced by workers in a tech economy that stretches from villages in rural México to Silicon Valley. 
   
   
   
  Beltrán's highly original, wide-ranging analysis uniquely connects technology studies, the anthropology of capitalism, and Latinx and Latin American studies.

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  American Visions - The United...

  Edward L. Ayers

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  A revealing history of the formative period when voices of dissent and innovation defied power and created visions of America still resonant today. 
   
   
   
  The early decades of the nineteenth century saw the expansion of slavery, Native dispossession, and wars with Canada and Mexico. Mass immigration and powerful religious movements sent tremors through American society. But even as the powerful defended the status quo, others defied it: voices from the margins moved the center; eccentric visions altered the accepted wisdom, and acts of empathy questioned self-interest. Edward L. Ayers’s rich history examines the visions that moved Frederick Douglass, Margaret Fuller, the Native American activist William Apess, and others to challenge entrenched practices and beliefs. 
   
   
   
  Through decades of award-winning scholarship on the Civil War, Edward L. Ayers has himself ventured beyond the interpretative status quo to recover the range of possibilities embedded in the past as it was lived. Here he turns that distinctive historical sensibility to a period when bold visionaries and critics built vigorous traditions of dissent and innovation into the foundation of the nation. Those traditions remain alive for us today.

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  The Mind Reset Switch - Rewiring...

  Caleb David

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  "Flip the switch on your mental limitations and unlock lasting success with 'The Mind Reset Switch,' a powerful guide to rewiring your thoughts and transforming your life. This book offers a practical and actionable approach to changing your mindset, overcoming obstacles, and achieving your most ambitious goals. Through proven techniques, insightful strategies, and transformative exercises, you'll learn to identify and replace limiting beliefs, cultivate a positive outlook, and create a life of purpose and fulfillment. Discover how to harness the power of visualization, build resilience, and create a mental framework that supports your long-term success. 'The Mind Reset Switch' isn't just about changing your thoughts; it's about transforming your reality and creating a life of lasting achievement. Whether you're seeking professional success, personal growth, or a greater sense of fulfillment, this book will empower you to rewire your thoughts and unlock your full potential. Flip the switch and transform your life."

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