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  Tainos and Caribs The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  On October 12, 1492, one of the most important “first contacts” of the modern era was made when three ships of Spanish origin approached the island archipelago now known as the Bahamas, cautiously dropping anchor as the captain of the fleet gazed across to what he assumed was the coast of India. According to the popular version of the story, amazed at the sight of ships and men of such unfamiliar appearance, the native people of the island plunged into the clear waters of the western Atlantic, expertly swimming or aboard dugout canoes, and came out to greet the strangers. 
  	In all probability, the meeting was much more cautious and incremental, but the idea that these innocent people, raised in a tropical Eden, might embrace with such open enthusiasm their own destruction is picturesque, and no doubt appeals to contemporary perceptions. By whatever means one might choose to view it, this meeting of cultures certainly did mark the beginning of a bold new chapter in the history of Europe, and the beginning of the end of an ancient race of native people occupying a vast new continent.  
  	The entries into Christopher Columbus’ log as he recorded his first encounters with the indigenous people of the “Indies” are very telling. The island people arrived alongside his ships, offering humble gifts that Columbus described as “parrots and balls of cotton and spears and many other things, which they exchanged for the glass beads and hawks' bells.” These were the Taínos people, or the “Arawaks” as they would come to be known, and Columbus described them as “well built…with good bodies and handsome features.”  
  	This description, while deceptively simple, had a chilling implication, because Columbus was not taking note of these facts out of idle interest but in terms of how best to exploit them. As the natives offered up gifts aand by implication the freedom of their islands, Columbus remarked simply on their primitive appearance.

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  Wonderstruck - How Wonder and...

  Helen De Cruz

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  Wonder and awe lie at the heart of life's most profound questions. Wonderstruck shows how these emotions respond to our fundamental need to make sense of ourselves and everything around us, and how they enable us to engage with the world as if we are experiencing it for the first time. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on the latest psychological insights on emotions, Helen De Cruz argues that wonder and awe are emotional drives that motivate us to inquire and discover new things, and that humanity has deliberately nurtured these emotions in cultural domains such as religion, science, and magic. Tracing how wonder and awe unify philosophy, the humanities, and the sciences, De Cruz provides new perspectives on figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Adam Smith, William James, Rachel Carson, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Abraham Heschel. Along the way, she explains how these singular emotions empower us to be open-minded, to experience joy and hope, and to be resilient in the face of personal troubles and global challenges. 
   
   
   
  Taking inspiration from Descartes's portrayal of wonder as "that sudden surprise of the soul," this illuminating book reveals how wonder and awe are catalysts that can help us reclaim what makes life worth living and preserve the things we find wonderful and valuable in our lives.

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  Russia's Overlooked Invasion -...

  Jakob Hauter

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  The war in Ukraine did not start on 24 February 2022 - Jakob Hauter investigates the escalation of violence in the spring and summer of 2014.

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  Political wisdom - A future for...

  Rob Nijhoff, Tido J. Mooibroek

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  Does faith belong in politics? According to Rob Nijhof it most certainly does. Everyone has some deep convictions that shape the way in which one conducts politics. People can be inspired to political wisdom from different sources. That diversity presents a good reason to listen to each other. It remains useful to draw from the broad Christian tradition that gave the Netherlands and Europe a unique constitutional and democratic character. This tradition traces its roots back to before the Renaissance or the Reformation. This book argues for a politics where ones values are acknowledged and where all players in the 'field strive together for wisdom and the general good for society. Churches can be relevant in this. The Political efforts of Christians normally proceed via the diverse political parties. However, the current network society offers Christians the chance to engage in alliances to act as a broad movement. Christian parties can give this movement a political face. It would be good if Christians would also across the borders of political parties seek to cooperate in a network. At European level this is happening in the European Christian Political Movement (ECPM). This book originally was published (in Dutch) in 2016 by the Mr. G. Groen van Prinsterer Stichting, the scientiffic Institute of the ChristenUnie political party which affter the 2017 election again took part in a coalition government, together with VVD, CDA and D66.

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  Ghallughara June 1984 - (Akhin...

  Bhai Raj Singh

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  Ghallughara June 1984 (Akhin Dithe Ate Haddin Handaye Haal) is a powerful and emotional book written by Bhai Raj Singh, who personally took part in the events of June 1984. This book offers a firsthand account of the tragic attack on Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) and the heroic Sikh resistance led by Sant Giani Jarnail Singh Khalsa Bhindranwale. 
  Though Bhai Raj Singh is not a professional historian, his storytelling in Ghallughara June 1984 (Akhin Dithe Ate Haddin Handaye Haal) is heartfelt, simple, and deeply moving. He combines personal experiences with poetic expression to bring to life the real pain, courage, and faith of those who lived through the Ghallughara (massacre). His words take readers directly into the emotions and atmosphere of that time. 
  Ghallughara June 1984 (Akhin Dithe Ate Haddin Handaye Haal) reflects the spirit of the Sikh warriors from the 18th century—brave, spiritual, and full of passion for justice. The characters in the book show the inner strength and high moral values of the Sikh community during this dark period in history. 
  This book is more than just a personal story—it is a window into an important chapter of Sikh history. Ghallughara June 1984 (Akhin Dithe Ate Haddin Handaye Haal) helps readers, especially the younger generation, understand the truth of what happened in June 1984 from someone who saw it with his own eyes and felt it in his bones. If you are looking for a deeply honest and emotional account of the June 1984 tragedy, Ghallughara June 1984 (Akhin Dithe Ate Haddin Handaye Haal) is must-read and published by Bibekgarh Publication.

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  Grave Dissonance

  Mila Crawford

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   have two things going for me in life; music and my best friend. 
  My world is black and white because it has to be. I need control to keep myself from spinning. Order helps me stay calm. 
  The only turbulence in my life is my bandmate and best friend. He is madness and chaos, but somehow he’s also my refuge. 
  I never expected to crave him with such intensity, and now I fear my desires will shatter the only stability I’ve ever known.

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