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  First Inaugural Address

  Ronald Reagan

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  On January 20, 1981, Reagan began his first presidential inauguration address by thanking Carter for his “gracious cooperation in the transition process”. 
  Reagan notes “one of the worst sustained inflations in our national history. It distorts our economic decisions, penalizes thrift, and crushes the struggling young and the fixed-income elderly alike.” “In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” 
  “For decades we have piled deficit upon deficit, mortgaging our future and our children's future for the temporary convenience of the present.” “It is my intention to curb the size and influence of the Federal establishment and to demand recognition of the distinction between the powers granted to the Federal Government and those reserved to the States or to the people.” 
  “If we look to the answer as to why for so many years we achieved so much, prospered as no other people on Earth, it was because here in this land we unleashed the energy and individual genius of man to a greater extent than has ever been done before.” “It is time to reawaken this industrial giant, to get government back within its means, and to lighten our punitive tax burden.” 
  “As for the enemies of freedom, … [w]e will maintain sufficient strength to prevail if need be, knowing that if we do so we have the best chance of never having to use that strength.” 
  “[T]ogether with God's help we can and will resolve the problems which now confront us. And after all, why shouldn't we believe that? We are Americans. God bless you, and thank you. 
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  Addiction - A Very Short...

  Keith Humphreys

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  Addiction is a subject which straddles public and personal interests; societal and criminal justice concerns; and family, social, and medical responses. It is a continuing area of uncertainty and concern for society and professionals trained in the field. 
   
   
   
  This Very Short Introduction presents the basic facts about addiction: what it is, how and why it develops, how it is treated, and how society can respond to it. Addictions to both illicit drugs and licit drugs (e.g., alcohol) are covered, as is the possibility that certain behaviors not involving drug use (e.g., compulsive gambling) can qualify as addictions. Keith Humphreys provides a jargon-free account of our present understanding of addiction, from treatment evaluations to studies on the effects of public policies. He also illuminates the personal experience of addiction and recovery. Humphreys considers why some people become addicted and others do not, what treatments exist to help people who are addicted, and how the laws and regulations society establishes about drugs affects the rate and experience of addiction.

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  Unsettling Choice - Race Rights...

  Ujju Aggarwal

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  What do universal rights to public goods like education mean when codified as individual, private choices? Is the "problem" of school choice actually not about better choices for all but about the competition and exclusion that choice engenders? Unsettling Choice addresses such questions through a compelling ethnography that illuminates how one path of neoliberal restructuring in the United States emerged in tandem with, and in response to, the Civil Rights movement. 
   
   
   
  Unsettling Choice traces the contestations that surfaced when, in the wake of the 2007–2009 Great Recession, public schools navigated austerity by expanding choice-based programs. Ujju Aggarwal argues that this strategy mobilized mechanisms rooted in market logics to recruit families with economic capital on their side, solidifying a public sphere that increasingly resembled the private. 
   
   
   
  As Unsettling Choice shows, these struggles over public schools were entrapped within neoliberal regimes that exceeded privatization and ensured exclusion even as they were couched in language of equity, diversity, care, and rights. This book tracks an architecture of expansive rights, care, and belonging built among poor and working-class parents at a Head Start center, whose critique of choice helps us understand how we might struggle for justice, and a public that remains to be won.

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  Martin Luther King: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Martin Luther King, human rights activist: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Navigating Life's Waves

  Jayasaagar Jayasaagar.C

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  Embark on a transformative journey with Navigating Life’s Waves: A Journey to Resilience. This book guides you through life’s complexities, helping you find strength, purpose, and peace. Begin with foundational concepts of free will and desire, explore the power of ideas and curiosity, and learn how to overcome failure. Discover how to handle setbacks and use them as catalysts for growth, much like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Delve into emotional resilience and love, addressing the impact of scars and the importance of rediscovering love. The comprehensive stress-handling series offers practical advice on acceptance, self-love, volunteering, and connecting with nature. Manage success post-failure and reflect on ethics and personal values, setting meaningful goals and living in the moment. Featuring a captivating 21-poem series, Navigating Life’s Waves provides deep insights into self-discovery, resilience, and ethical living. These poems enhance the narrative, offering reflections and inspiration to help you turn challenges into opportunities for growth and fulfillment. 
  ABOUT THE AUTHOR 
  A curious soul and an eternal learner, Jayasaagar embodies the spirit of exploration and self-discovery. As a solo traveler, he journeys seeking meaning and purpose in every experience with a childlike curiosity. This book captures some of the profound insights gleaned from these adventures. 
  Having personally navigated the vast spectrum of human emotions, Jayasaagar shares his wisdom and experiences to help others manage their feelings more effectively. With a deep passion for nature that knows no bounds, he finds solace and inspiration in the natural world, which is reflected in his writing.

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  Not So Scary Stories Pt 2 - A...

  Elias Blackwood

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  Not every story has to be drenched in blood to send a chill down your spine. Not So Scary Stories by Elias Blackwood presents a series of unsettling, thought-provoking tales that toy with the line between the strange and the supernatural. These eerie stories sneak up on you—seemingly harmless at first, but leaving you with a lingering sense of unease. From curious happenings in small towns to unexplained mysteries hidden in plain sight, each story offers a subtle yet sinister twist. Perfect for readers who enjoy their horror more psychological than gruesome, this collection provides a creepy, atmospheric journey into the unknown without relying on overt terror. Welcome to Part 2

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