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  Strangers and Scapegoats -...

  Matthew S. Vos

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  We live in a world of oppositional relationships and increasing in-group/out-group divisions. Christian sociologist Matthew Vos explains how the problem of the stranger lies at the root of many problems humanity faces, such as racism, sexism, and nationalism. He applies classic sociological theory on "the stranger" to matters of faith and social justice, showing that an identity in Christ frees us to love strangers as neighbors and friends. The book also includes two guest chapters, one on intersex persons and the church and one on stranger-making in the "correctional" system.

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  Marcus Aurelius - The Stoic Emperor

  Donald J. Robertson

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  Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy 
   
  This novel biography brings Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE) to life for a new generation of readers by exploring the emperor’s fascinating psychological journey. Donald J. Robertson examines Marcus’s relationships with key figures in his life, such as his mother, Domitia Lucilla, and the emperor Hadrian, as well as his Stoic tutors. He draws extensively on Marcus’s own Meditations and correspondence, and he examines the emperor’s actions as detailed in the Augustan History and other ancient texts. 
   
  Marcus Aurelius struggled to reconcile his philosophy and moral values with the political pressures he faced as emperor at the height of Roman power. Robertson examines Marcus’s attitude toward slavery and the moral dilemma posed by capturing enemies in warfare; his attitude toward women; the role of Stoicism in shaping his response to the threat of civil war; the treatment of Christians under his rule; and the naming of his notorious son Commodus as his successor.  
   
  Throughout, the Meditations is used to shed light on the mind of the emperor—his character, values, and motives—as Robertson skillfully weaves together Marcus’s inner journey as a philosopher with the outer events of his life as a Roman emperor. 
   
  Donald J. Robertson, a cognitive-behavior psychotherapist and writer, is a founding member of the organization Modern Stoicism and the president and founder of the Plato’s Academy Centre nonprofit. The author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism and the Art of Happiness, he lives in Canada and Greece.

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  Engulfed - How Saudi Arabia...

  James Montague

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  'Bravura on the ground reporting'David Goldblatt, award-winning author of The Ball is Round'This is an important book'Simon Kuper, bestselling author of Soccernomics, Chums and Barça'Compelling'The Times'A subtle examination of the complex interplay between global ambition, economic power, and ethical considerations'MoneyWeek_________In 2034, Saudi Arabia will host the men's FIFA World Cup and mark the culmination of Mohammed bin Salman's ambitious plan to modernise Saudi Arabia, a kingdom of unfathomable wealth at the heart of the Islamic world, which is only now emerging from nearly a century of self-isolation. How did we get here? Why would a country spend tens of billions of dollars, perhaps even hundreds of billions in the long run, to buy and control sport?Engulfed is a story about ambition, family rivalries, extreme wealth, power, murder and disinformation. It is also the story of dictatorship, political corruption and, at its root, how sport - football, yes, but also golf, boxing and even e-sports - became a vital geopolitical tool for Saudi Arabia.Drawing on Montague's exclusive first-hand interviews from his extensive travels across Saudi Arabia, the US, the north-east of England, Spain, Turkey and beyond, Engulfed uncovers how the House of Saud zeroed in on the political power of sport, using it both as a powerful political tool of influence and as a way to rectify the PR damage caused by one of the most infamous assassinations in history: the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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  The Prepper’s Thriving Mindset -...

  Truman Sherman

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  Survival isn’t just about supplies—it’s about mindset. "The Prepper’s Thriving Mindset" dives into the mental and emotional strategies that separate those who merely survive from those who thrive during a crisis. Packed with insights on building resilience, managing stress, and staying adaptable, this guide will help you develop the mental toughness to face any challenge with confidence. 
  🧠 What You’ll Discover:Proven techniques to build emotional resilience and mental clarity.How to stay calm and make smart decisions under pressure.Strategies to overcome fear, stress, and uncertainty in high-stakes situations.Tips for fostering a positive, proactive outlook in difficult circumstances.Exercises to strengthen your focus, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. 
  🌟 Why This Book is Essential for Preppers:Goes beyond physical preparation to address psychological readiness.Learn to cultivate self-reliance, resourcefulness, and leadership skills.Packed with actionable advice and real-world examples.Empowers you to stay focused and hopeful, even in the toughest times. 
  🔥 Get Ready to Thrive, Not Just Survive! 
   Disasters and emergencies test more than just your supplies—they test your mindset. With "The Prepper’s Thriving Mindset," you’ll gain the tools to stay mentally strong and emotionally steady, no matter what comes your way.

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  A Realistic Path to Peace - From...

  Dee Charles Knight

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  This book delves into genocide in Palestine, and the war crisis in eastern Europe, West Asia and East Asia. It examines the role of the Big Lie in blunting popular opposition, and describes ways countries around the world and the general public are pressing for peace.  
  The world is in a crisis now. As its empire declines toward collapse, the United States leadership is making a series of disastrous errors. The “neocons” in Washington, DC, are determined to maintain U.S. global domination regardless of what it might take. The stakes are high for them. They seem to believe that if they “allow” any other country to challenge their global leadership, their whole system could fall apart. 
  So they are prepared to do whatever it takes. Supporting genocide in Israel—by providing weapons, money, and a bizarre “moral justification” for horrific genocidal bombing—is a sign of what it takes. Blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline was another sign of what it can take. 
  Western European leaders have been rounded up and bludgeoned into a unified NATO alliance against Russia, and in support of Israeli genocide against Palestinians. This alliance—originally composed of “north Atlantic” countries under U.S. leadership at the end of World War II—is now also being extended to Asia. It’s a quest to curb China’s historic economic success, which threatens Western domination of global trade. 
  A new peace movement is emerging. It faces enormous obstacles, including a gigantic wave of war hysteria engineered in Washington, magnified exponentially by a captive mainstream media that seems to have abandoned all pretense of critical journalistic independence and objectivity. But as facts emerge and truth surfaces, the movement for peace will intensify. 
  Combined with the horrific results of sanctions and war, these facts and truths can be expected to bring ever greater waves of opposition and resistance into the fray.

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  The Psychology of School...

  Michael Pace

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  It never seems to stop; every few months, news of a school shooting causes an increasing number of people to become fearful and frustrated over our inability to prevent these incidents. This is where 'The Psychology of School Shooters: Unraveling the Minds of Those Who Would Do the Unthinkable' steps in. 
  With an examination of infamous school shootings in recent decades, within the United States and beyond, this book dives into the root of the issue by unraveling the complex factors that culminate in an individual deciding to commit a school shooting. By understanding these complex factors, we take a crucial step towards effective prevention. 
  Amongst the factors that will be explored include the varying motives behind school shootings, and the catalyst caused by the Columbine High School Shooting that led to subsequent school shootings such as the Red Lake Senior High School Shooting, the Parkland High School shooting, and the Robb Elementary School shooting, and unfortunately many others. 
  Each chapter accompanies readers through the specifics of each school shooting case, meticulously retracing the steps leading up to the tragic events, capturing the moments as they unfolded, and navigating the aftermath that rippled through affected communities. By reading this book, you will have a thorough understanding of school shooters’ psychology and what goes on in their minds to do the unthinkable.

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