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  The South - Jim Crow and Its...

  Adolph L. Reed Jr., Barbara J....

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  The last generation of Americans with a living memory of Jim Crow will soon disappear. They leave behind a collective memory of segregation shaped increasingly by its horrors and heroic defeat but not a nuanced understanding of everyday life in Jim Crow America. In The South, Adolph L. Reed Jr.—New Orleanian, political scientist, and according to Cornel West, "the greatest democratic theorist of his generation"—takes up the urgent task of recounting the granular realities of life in the last decades of the Jim Crow South.Reed illuminates the multifaceted structures of the segregationist order. Through his personal history and political acumen, we see America's apartheid system from the ground up, not just its legal framework or systems of power, but the way these systems structured the day-to-day interactions, lives, and ambitions of ordinary working people.The South is more than a memoir or a history. Filled with analysis and fascinating firsthand accounts of the operation of the system that codified and enshrined racial inequality, this book is required reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of America's second peculiar institution the future created in its wake.

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  Kant and the Problem of Metaphysics

  Martin Heidegger

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  In 1929, Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) published his remarkable book Kant and the Problem of Metaphysics. The Kantbuch, as Heidegger often called it, is regarded by many as a vital supplement to the unfinished second part of Heidegger's most influential work, Being and Time, which was published two years earlier in 1927. 
   
  Kant and the Problem of Metaphysics is seen both as a landmark in the evolution of Heidegger's own thinking and as a notable contribution to Kantian scholarship, even though Heidegger would later modify his position considerably on some of the questions raised. 
   
  Its genesis is attributed to an encounter between Heidegger and Ernst Cassirer, the German philosopher trained in the Neo-Kantian Marburg school, a meeting which took place at the second Davos Hochschulkurs, or philosophy conference in Switzerland. The two men discussed and debated Kant's work in depth and the encounter led to Heidegger adapting his interpretation of Kant's ideas, focusing principally on the schematism of the categories. 
   
  While his phenomenological interpretation of the ideas expressed in the Critique of Pure Reason is at times tendentious and controversial, and did not convince Cassirer, the dialectical interplay the that can be gleaned between these three great minds is fascinating. From his phenomenological existential standpoint Heidegger analyses Kant's thinking and organises his work into four sections, subdivided into 45 subsections. 
   
  The first two sections consider the laying of the foundations of metaphysics and how this intellectual undertaking was carried out. The topics under consideration are mind-bendingly varied, and some are notoriously challenging and difficult to grasp. 
   
  They range from: the foundations of ontology to the elucidation of space and time as pure intuitions; ontological synthesis; the problems of categories and the role of transcendental logic; the transcendence of finite reasoning as the basic purpose of the transcendental deduction; and the importance of image, schema and schema-image, schematism and subsumption. 
   
  Section three focuses on the transcendental imagination as the formative centre of ontological knowledge and its relation to intuition and reason. It also considers the inherently temporal character of the transcendental imagination and the temporal character of the self. 
   
  Section four goes on to explore the foundations of metaphysics in philosophical anthropology, the problem of finitude in man and the metaphysics of Dasein as fundamental ontology, its goals and how the idea of fundamental ontology relates to the Critique of Pure Reason. 
   
  Kant and the Problem of Metaphysics is read with clarity and precision by Martyn Swain for Ukemi Audiobooks. Translation by James S. Churchill.

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  Clash at Kennesaw - June and...

  Russell W. Blount

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  From early June to mid-July of 1864, North Georgia's Kennesaw Mountain loomed as the focal point around which the Union and Confederate armies fought and suffered. This dramatic tale covers one of the Civil War's most gruesome battles, offering insight into the strategic turning point in Sherman's battle for Atlanta.From the Georgia rail towns of Acworth to Big Shanty (now Kennesaw) and Marietta, this book covers the Atlanta Campaign's deadly, month-long struggle over possession of Kennesaw Mountain. From the fight through squalid trenches and adverse weather to the swarms of insects and the stench of lifeless soldiers, no misery endured by the troops is left out. Along with details of the grisly battle-which took the lives of nearly 200,000 men-author Russell W. Blount, Jr. provides insight into the character of the major players on both sides of the conflict. The battle's common privates and their outlooks are chronicled as well, along with civilian accounts of the tragic occurrence.ABOUT THE AUTHOR Russell W. Blount, Jr. is a Civil War enthusiast who taught American history at the high-school level. He received a BS in history from the University of South Alabama, and his affinity for history is apparent in his involvement with such organizations as the Civil War Preservation Trust, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and the Historic Mobile Preservation Society. Blount is also the author of Pelican's The Battles of New Hope Church. When not researching the Civil War, Blount enjoys reading, writing, and playing racquetball. He resides in Mobile, Alabama, with his wife.

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  The Emerald Tablets of Toth The...

  J.J.Rover

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  Unlock the secrets of the ancients and embark on a journey of spiritual exploration with "The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean" audiobook. 
  Ascribed to the legendary figure Thoth, the ancient Egyptian deity of wisdom, these tablets are revered as a timeless source of esoteric knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. 
  Key Highlights: 
  🌟 Ancient Wisdom Unveiled: Delve into the mystical teachings of Thoth, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, consciousness, and the universe. 
  📜 Sacred Texts: Explore the enigmatic Emerald Tablets, believed to contain the secrets of alchemy, magic, and spiritual transformation. 
  🔮 Esoteric Knowledge: Unlock the mysteries of the Atlantean civilization, as revealed through the timeless wisdom inscribed on the Emerald Tablets. 
  💡 Spiritual Enlightenment: Immerse yourself in the teachings of Thoth, guiding seekers on a journey of self-discovery, inner transformation, and spiritual liberation. 
  🌌 Universal Principles: Discover the universal truths encoded within the Emerald Tablets, offering guidance for navigating the complexities of existence and attaining higher states of consciousness. 
  Why Choose this Audiobook:Audio Experience: Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of Thoth through the captivating narration of this audiobook, bringing the timeless teachings to life.Spiritual Exploration: Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth as you delve into the profound teachings of the Emerald Tablets.Timeless Relevance: Despite their ancient origins, the teachings of Thoth remain as relevant and applicable today as they were millennia ago, offering timeless insights for modern seekers. 
  Begin your journey of spiritual exploration today!

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  Summary Analysis and Review of...

  Start Publishing Notes

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  Summary, Analysis, and Review of Carol S. Dweck's Mindset : The New Psychology of Success PLEASE NOTE: This is a key takeaways and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Start Publishing Notes' Summary, Analysis, and Review of Carol S. Dweck's Mindset: The New Psychology of Success includes a summary of the book, review, analysis & key takeaways, and a detailed About the Author section. PREVIEW: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success is the result of decades of research by Stanford University professor & psychologist Carol S. Dweck. In the book, she argues that a person's mindset-that is, how they view their own abilities and approach challenges-is the primary predictor of one's success. She classifies mindset as a simple binary: although there is a middle ground, you either have a predominant fixed mindset or a predominant growth mindset. The fixed mindset is the belief that one's qualities and abilities are immutable and cannot be changed. In contrast, the growth mindset is the idea that a pe

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  The Evil Hours - A Biography of...

  David J. Morris

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  Just as polio loomed over the 1950s and AIDS stalked the 1980s and 1990s, post-traumatic stress disorder haunts us in the early years of the twenty-first century. Over a decade into the United States' "global war on terror," PTSD afflicts as many as 30 percent of the conflict's veterans. But the disorder's reach extends far beyond the armed forces. In total, some twenty-seven million Americans are believed to be PTSD survivors. Yet to many of us, the disorder remains shrouded in mystery, secrecy, and shame.Now David J. Morris-a war correspondent, former Marine, and PTSD sufferer himself-presents the essential account of this illness. Through interviews with individuals living with PTSD, forays into the scientific, literary, and cultural history of the illness, and memoir, Morris crafts a moving work that will speak not only to those with the condition and to their loved ones but also to all of us struggling to make sense of an anxious and uncertain time.

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