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  A Social History of Truth -...

  Steven Shapin

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  How do we come to trust our knowledge of the world? What are the means by which we distinguish true from false accounts? Why do we credit one observational statement over another? In A Social History of Truth, Shapin engages these universal questions through an elegant recreation of a crucial period in the history of early modern science: the social world of gentlemen-philosophers in seventeenth-century England. Steven Shapin paints a vivid picture of the relations between gentlemanly culture and scientific practice. He argues that problems of credibility in science were practically solved through the codes and conventions of genteel conduct: trust, civility, honor, and integrity. These codes formed, and arguably still form, an important basis for securing reliable knowledge about the natural world. Shapin uses detailed historical narrative to argue about the establishment of factual knowledge both in science and in everyday practice. Accounts of the mores and manners of gentlemen-philosophers are used to illustrate Shapin's broad claim that trust is imperative for constituting every kind of knowledge. Knowledge-making is always a collective enterprise: people have to know whom to trust in order to know something about the natural world.

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  The Weather Man - :Overcoming...

  Terrell J Brown

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  Terrell J. Brown’s The Weather Man examines the fragile harmony between internal and external factors that form our lives, utilizing the metaphor of weather to depict the emotional and psychological crises we endure. As the protagonist struggles with self-doubt, prior trauma, and societal expectations, they must manage the unpredictability of their inner world and the turmoil around them. The path to stability is not easy—it involves deep self-awareness, confrontation with difficult facts, and the bravery to reorient one’s internal compass. Through vivid narrative and profound contemplation, Brown demonstrates that even in life’s most turbulent situations, tenacity and faith may provide the calm required to survive the storm.

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  Island of Shame - The Secret...

  David Vine

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  The American military base on the island of Diego Garcia is one of the most strategically important and secretive U.S. military installations outside the United States. Located near the remote center of the Indian Ocean and accessible only by military transport, the little-known base has been instrumental in American military operations from the Cold War to the war on terror and may house a top-secret CIA prison where terror suspects are interrogated and tortured. But Diego Garcia harbors another dirty secret, one that has been kept from most of the world--until now.Island of Shame is the first major book to reveal the shocking truth of how the United States conspired with Britain to forcibly expel Diego Garcia's indigenous people--the Chagossians--and deport them to slums in Mauritius and the Seychelles, where most live in dire poverty to this day. Drawing on interviews with Washington insiders, military strategists, and exiled islanders, as well as hundreds of declassified documents, David Vine exposes the secret history of Diego Garcia. He chronicles the Chagossians' dramatic, unfolding story as they struggle to survive in exile and fight to return to their homeland. Tracing U.S. foreign policy from the Cold War to the war on terror, Vine shows how the United States has forged a new and pervasive kind of empire that is quietly dominating the planet with hundreds of overseas military bases.Island of Shame is an unforgettable exposé of the human costs of empire and a must-read for anyone concerned about U.S. foreign policy and its consequences. The author will donate all royalties from the sale of this book to the Chagossians.Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.

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  Listen to HSK1 - Listen to and...

  Letitia Wu

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  Are you looking to take your Chinese language skills to the next level? Listen to HSK1 is here to help! This audiobook was designed with the needs of serious Chinese learners in mind.With fifteen audio files, you’ll learn all the words from the HSK 1 vocabulary and their English translation. To make sure that you can really understand and perfect your pronunciation, each audio file also includes example sentences with an accompanying English translation. For better learning, the teacher reads these example sentences twice: the first time slowly, so learners can get used to the sound of Chinese and match it with its English translation; the second time quickly, so learners can challenge themselves with faster-paced conversation. Plus, this one-time investment will serve its purpose for a long time – once learned, these words won’t go out of style any time soon! Invest in Listen to HSK1 now and experience rapid progress in your listening and speaking skills.

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  The Yell-Free Parents' Guide to...

  Rachel Barker

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  Are you ready for your kids to listen without the constant nagging and yelling? 
  Hey Tired parent, I hear you... 
  You’ve tried everything. Time-outs, punishments, yelling. It seems like no matter what you do, your kids just won’t listen to you. 
  You’re tired of feeling like “the bad guy” all the time but nagging and yelling seems to be the only way you can get your kids to do anything. 
  You’ve even read a stack of parenting books and blog posts but you feel more confused than ever. 
  You wish someone would just take you by the hand and show you what to do when your kids misbehave or outright ignore you. 
  You’re ready to stop the nagging and yelling, but it feels impossible... 
  How am I supposed to get my kids to listen when they don’t even have a clue I’m talking to them until the 3rd time I say their name? 
  How can I stay calm when I get angry and frustrated over the tiniest things and it just sneaks up on me? 
  How do I stop the yelling when it’s the only way my kids know that I’m serious? Nothing else works! 
  I know how hopeless and frustrating it can feel when you've tried so much but nothing changes. 
  Without guidance and support, it can be difficult to make any progress at all! 
  This book is for you if: 
  - You want to help your child WANT to cooperate, without yelling, bribes, threats or punishment. 
  - You want support to feel more confident and peaceful as a parent. 
  - You want to yell less and connect more. 
  - You want strategies for those moments when you’ve tried everything you can think of and you’re stuck. 
  - You just wish someone would give you the words to say. 
  Now is your time! There will never be a better time to make lasting changes in your family

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  The Art of Literature

  Arthur Schopenhauer

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  "The Art of Literature" by Arthur Schopenhauer explores the nature of literary genius and the qualities that make a work of art timeless. Schopenhauer delves into the role of inspiration, creativity, and the artist's ability to tap into universal truths. He dissects the essence of genius, arguing that great works of literature transcend time and cultural differences. Schopenhauer's insights offer a philosophical exploration of the enduring power and significance of literature. Read in English, unabridged.

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