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  Breaking Bread - A Memoir

  Jonathan Jansen

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  Professor. Pundit. Public nuisance. In his columns, books and on social media, Jonathan Jansen is prolific, and he likes to speak his mind about schools and universities, race, politics and our complex South African society. 
    
  He has brought incisive analysis, compassion and a sense of humour to some of the most controversial issues in our country for many years. And now, in this memoir, Jansen goes back to his early years: growing up in a loving, fiercely evangelical family on the Cape Flats, being put on the road to purpose by an inspiring school teacher and becoming the first of his generation to go to university. Journey with Jansen as he finds his passion for teaching high school and becomes a leading academic and thinker amid great transformation in post-apartheid South Africa. 
    
  His gift for story-telling and his interactions with people from different walks of life offer moving insights into the intricacies of South African society, insights that are filled with wisdom and leadership lessons. Jansen’s patchwork of memories tells a bigger story than that of his own life. It’s a tale of learning the value of ‘breaking bread’ with others, of finding mutual recognition in our different fears and faiths, our fumbles and fortitude, our hurts and our hopes.

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  Homelessness is a Housing...

  Clayton Page Aldern, Gregg Colburn

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  In Homelessness Is a Housing Problem, Gregg Colburn and Clayton Page Aldern seek to explain the substantial regional variation in rates of homelessness in cities across the United States. In a departure from many analytical approaches, Colburn and Aldern shift their focus from the individual experiencing homelessness to the metropolitan area. Using accessible statistical analysis, they test a range of conventional beliefs about what drives the prevalence of homelessness in a given city—including mental illness, drug use, poverty, weather, generosity of public assistance, and low-income mobility—and find that none explain the regional variation observed across the country. Instead, housing market conditions, such as the cost and availability of rental housing, offer a far more convincing account. With rigor and clarity, Homelessness Is a Housing Problem explores United States cities' diverse experiences with housing precarity and offers policy solutions for unique regional contexts.

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  In the Presence of Nibbāna

  Ajahn Brahmavaṃso

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  This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 149 "In the Presence of Nibbāna" by Ajahn Brahmavamso, found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. V as well as at BPS as a free eBook download.
   
  This Bodhi Leaf is an essay on the path, and the qualities, that lead to Nibbana.  Ajahn Brahmavamso is a senior western monk of the Forest Tradition who lives and teaches in Australia.

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  Narcissism - Identifying Traits...

  Coral Nunez

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  Narcissism is a term often used to describe individuals who are excessively self-absorbed, lack empathy, and crave admiration. While everyone exhibits some level of self-interest, narcissism exists on a spectrum, ranging from healthy self-confidence to Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), a diagnosable mental health condition. Understanding narcissism requires examining its characteristics, origins, and the myths that often surround it. 
  At its core, narcissism is marked by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a deep need for validation, and an inability to acknowledge the emotions of others. Narcissists often present themselves as charming, confident, and charismatic, but beneath the surface, they struggle with fragile self-esteem. Their self-worth depends on external validation, making them highly reactive to criticism or perceived rejection. 
  The origins of narcissistic traits can often be traced back to childhood experiences. Some narcissists are products of excessive praise and entitlement, while others develop these traits as a defense mechanism against neglect or abuse. A child raised in an environment where love is conditional—based on achievement or obedience—may grow up believing their worth is tied to external success rather than intrinsic value. In some cases, narcissistic tendencies are reinforced by societal pressures that prioritize status, power, and material success over genuine emotional connection.

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  Lesbian Nights: Forbidden...

  Lolita Grey

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  Step into a realm where the night conceals secrets and desire blooms in the shadows. "Lesbian Nights: Forbidden Fantasies Awakened" is an irresistible collection of erotic tales that invites you to explore the depths of passion, where boundaries fade and the heart surrenders to the intoxicating pull of forbidden attraction.In these provocative stories, women are drawn together by the magnetic force of unspoken desires, where innocence is lost to overwhelming lust, and every kiss carries the weight of unfulfilled longings. Each encounter, fueled by curiosity and transgression, unravels deep-seated cravings, tempting lovers into a world where forbidden pleasures reign. From the sensual thrill of a first touch to the dangerous allure of secret confessions, these stories seduce the senses and awaken a relentless hunger.Passion here is more than a physical act—it's a spiritual journey, an unraveling of the soul, where pleasure and pain, lust and love, dance on the edge of ecstasy. Every stolen moment burns with sensual intensity, drawing you deeper into a labyrinth of desire, where every touch becomes a prayer and every moan a whispered promise. 
  Dare to lose yourself in this seductive world, where every night is a voyage into forbidden fantasies, and surrender is the key to unlocking your deepest, most erotic truths.

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  Outsourcing Duty - The Moral...

  Bradley J. Strawser, Michael J....

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  Are contemporary soldiers exploited by the state and society that they defend? More specifically, have America's professional service members disproportionately carried the moral weight of America's war-fighting decisions since the inception of an all-volunteer force? In this volume, Michael J. Robillard and Bradley J. Strawser examine the question of whether and how American soldiers have been exploited in this way. 
   
   
   
  Robillard and Strawser offer an original theory of "moral exploitation"—the notion that persons or groups can be wrongfully exploited by being made to shoulder an excessive amount of moral weight. They make the case that this exploitation accurately describes the relationship between the United States and the members of its military, and offer an in-depth analysis of some of the exploitative and misleading elements of present-day military recruitment, the moral burdens soldiers often bear, and the stifling effect that a "Thank You for Your Service" and "I support the troops" culture has had on serious public engagement about America's ongoing wars. Robillard and Strawser offer a critique of the pernicious divide between military members and the civilians who direct them. They conclude by arguing for several normative and prudential prescriptions to help close this ever-widening fissure between the US and its military, and within the US itself.

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