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  We the Elites - Why the US...

  Robert Ovetz

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  Written by fifty-five of the richest white men, and signed by only thirty-nine of them, the US constitution is the sacred text of American nationalism. Popular perceptions of it are mired in idolatry, myth, and misinformation—many Americans have opinions on the constitution but have little idea what it says. This book examines the constitution for what it is—a rule book for elites to protect capitalism from democracy. Social movements have misplaced faith in the constitution as a tool for achieving justice when it actually impedes social change through the many roadblocks and obstructions we call 'checks and balances'. This stymies urgent progress on issues like labor rights, poverty, public health, and climate change, propelling the American people and rest of the world towards destruction. Robert Ovetz's reading of the constitution shows that the system isn't broken. Far from it. It works as it was designed to.

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  Somme Battle Stories

  Alec John Dawson

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  Stories of World War I warfare, published in 1916 in the midst of the war. (That's why names of persons and units are literally "blanked" out.) Alec John Dawson (1872 - 1951), generally known as A. J. Dawson (pseudonyms Major Dawson, Howard Kerr, Nicholas Freydon) was an English author, traveller and novelist. During World War I he attained the rank of Major, and was awarded the MBE and Croix de Guerre in recognition of his work as a military propagandist, a work the listener may want to keep in mind. (Terminology note: "Boche" means the Germans, singular or plural; "Blighty" means hospitalization in England; "The Push" means fighting in the Somme offensive.) 
    
  The Battle of the Somme (French: Bataille de la Somme, German: Schlacht an der Somme), also known as the Somme Offensive, was a battle of the First World War fought by the armies of the British and French empires against the German Empire. It took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on either side of the River Somme in France. The battle was one of the largest of World War I, in which more than 1,000,000 men were wounded or killed, making it one of humanity's bloodiest battles.... 1 July 1916 was also the worst day in the history of British Army, which had c. 60,000 casualties,... The British Army on the Somme was a mixture of the remains of the pre-war regular army, Territorial Force and the Kitchener Army which was composed of Pals battalions, recruited from the same places and occupations, whose losses had a profound social impact in Britain.... The Battle of the Somme has been called the beginning of modern all-arms warfare, during which Kitchener's Army learned to fight the mass-industrial war, which the continental armies had been engaged in for two years. This view sees the British contribution to the battle as part of a coalition war and part of a process, which took the strategic initiative from the German Army and caused it irreparable damage, leading to its collapse in late 1918. (Wikipedia, Battle Of The Somme) ( Wikipedia and david wales)

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  Radical - My Journey out of...

  Maajid Nawaz, Tom Bromley

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  An insightful account of one man’s drastic evolution from religious fervor to enlightened peace. 
  Maajid Nawaz spent his teenage years listening to American hip-hop and learning about the radical Islamist movement spreading throughout Europe and Asia in the 1980s and ’90s. At sixteen, he was already a ranking member in Hizb ut-Tahrir, a London-based Islamist group. He quickly rose through the ranks to become a top recruiter, a charismatic spokesman for the cause of uniting Islam’s political power across the world. Nawaz was setting up satellite groups in Pakistan, Denmark, and Egypt when he was rounded up in the aftermath of 9/11 along with many other radical Muslims.  
  He was sent to an Egyptian prison where he was, fortuitously, jailed along with the assassins of Egyptian president Anwar Sadat. Twenty years in prison had changed the assassins’ views on Islam and violence; Maajid went into prison preaching to them about the Islamist cause, but the lessons ended up going the other way. He came out of prison four years later completely changed, convinced that his entire belief system had been wrong and determined to do something about it.  
  He met with activists and heads of state, built a network, and started a foundation, Quilliam, to combat the rising Islamist tide in Europe and elsewhere, using his intimate knowledge of recruitment tactics in order to reverse extremism and persuade Muslims that the “narrative” used to recruit them—that the West is evil and the cause of all Muslim suffering—is false. Radical is a fascinating and important look into one man’s journey out of extremism and into something else entirely.

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  Mental Health

  Introbooks Team

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  To maintain and strengthen your mental and emotional health is important to pay attention to your needs and feelings. Don't let the negative emotions build a stress wall around you. Try to keep a balance between their daily responsibilities and the things you like. If you take care of yourself, you will be better prepared to handle the challenges if, and when they arise. 
  Everyone is different, and not all things are equally beneficial for all people. Some people feel better just relaxing doing nothing while others need more activity and more excitement or stimulation to feel better. The most important thing is to find activities that you enjoy and that give you a boost. Do more exercises, spend more time in contact with nature and be with the people we love are the main activities that can be as effective as medication in treating a variety of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, according to a study at the University of California, USA. 
  This book before your eyes can initiate a change which you never paid attention before. It can open a door and illuminate dark corners that were previously unknown or ignored, and you made sure to forget. And many times these dark corners are the answers to questions you always looked for. 
  In this book we will talk about:What is Mental Health? What is its importance?Mental Health X EnvironmentMental Health X Physical HealthThe inner realityExploring self-knowledge

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  How to Force Yourself to Be...

  Alex Gab

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  Stop Waiting for Motivation. Start Building Unbreakable Systems. 
  Do you know exactly what you need to do, but consistently find yourself choosing comfort over courage? You’re not lazy, and it’s not a lack of ambition. You’re simply missing the architecture—the non-negotiable systems—that turns discipline from a daily battle into an automatic, effortless flow. 
  This is not another lecture on willpower. How to Force Yourself to Be Disciplined is a tactical field manual for psychological engineering. Narrated with the urgency and clarity of a master coach, this audiobook guides you beyond inspiration and into the mechanics of relentless execution. 
  You Will Learn To:Build a "Bridge of No Return" for your most important habit, eliminating retreat as an option.Engineer your "Default Settings" so the right choice becomes the easiest, most automatic choice.Become the "Shadow Architect," designing a life that protects your progress even on your worst, most depleted days.Transmute negative emotions like frustration, anger, and envy into high-octane fuel for your goals.Create a self-reinforcing "Victory Loop" that rewires your brain to crave the satisfaction of earned discipline.Shift from being a struggling "user" of tips and tricks to becoming the calm, commanding "Architect" of your own life. 
  More than a guide, this is a deep-dive into the identity shift required for lasting change. You’ll move from forcing action through grit, to designing systems that make action inevitable, and finally to embodying the disciplined rhythm of someone for whom greatness is simply the natural output of their daily operations.

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  Racial Justice for the Long Haul...

  Christine Jeske

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  Many White Christians feel convicted when they hear of racial injustice but aren't sure what they can do. They often become overwhelmed by deep divisions, conflicting priorities, and historical burdens. They need a clearer vision for engagement with racial justice and reconciliation that goes beyond easy answers or simplistic optimism. Isn't there anyone who has found a way forward? 
   
  Anthropologist Christine Jeske has studied precisely this question. Her one-of-a-kind research started by asking people of color about their work and experience with White advocates of racial justice. She then studied the postures, ideas, and actions of those they recommended as positive examples. 
   
  In Racial Justice for the Long Haul, Jeske presents her findings on what makes for an effective, enduring approach, revealing shared threads in the lives of White Christians who have faithfully embraced the call to advocate for justice. By abandoning simplistic answers and confronting the depths of suffering and injustice, they discover a bold way of hope that perseveres. This book features a unique methodology of interviews with Christian leaders of color and White advocates, makes qualitative ethnographic research accessible, and provides concrete examples of how White Christians can grow―and persist―in working for racial justice.

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