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  American Government 4e -...

  Glen Krutz, Sylvie Waskiewicz

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  The OpenStax American Government 4e audio textbook is produced by Audileo, an official OpenStax Technology Partner. The audiobook recording has been created from the July 2025 web version of American Government 4e by OpenStax. 
  The OpenStax American Government 4e audio textbook aligns with the topics and objectives of many government courses. The authors have worked to develop meaningful and memorable explanations, narratives, and examples regarding the actions, workings, and outputs of government. The offering focuses on the real-world impact of government and presents the importance and benefits of civic engagement by students. 
  This book follows a logical progression from the fundamental principles of institutional design at the founding, to avenues of political participation, to a thorough coverage of political structures. American Government 4e is designed to continually build upon what students have already learned and emphasizes connections between topics as well as between theory and applications. The goal of each section is to enable students not just to recognize concepts, but to work with them in ways that will be useful in later courses, future careers, and as engaged citizens. 
  In order to help students understand the ways that government, society, and individuals interconnect, the revision includes updated information on the 2024 election results, recent court decisions and legal actions, and new opportunities for civic engagement. 
  This audio adaptation of OpenStax American Government 4e was produced by https://audileo.com. You can access the textbook as a PDF for free at openstax.org. Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License v4.0 International License, copyright Rice University. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better listening experience. Go to https://audileo.com/openstax-american-government-4e-audio-textbook/ for the latest updates.

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  Who Needs College Anymore? -...

  Kathleen deLaski, Robert B....

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  With keen insight, Kathleen deLaski reimagines what higher education might offer and whom it should serve in Who Needs College Anymore? In the wake of declining US university enrollment and widespread crises of confidence in the value of a college degree, deLaski urges a mindset shift regarding the learning routes and credentials that best prepare students for success after high school. 
   
   
   
  The work draws on a decade of design-thinking research from the nonprofit Education Design Lab as well as 150 interviews of educational experts, college and career counselors, teachers, employers, and learners. DeLaski applies human-centered design to higher education reform, engaging the perspective of end users to search for better solutions. She highlights ten top principles based on user feedback and considers how well they are currently being enacted by colleges. 
   
   
   
  In particular, she urges institutions to better attend to the needs of new-majority learners, often described as nontraditional students, including people from low-income backgrounds, people of color, first-generation students, veterans, single mothers, rural students, part-time attendees, and neurodivergent students. She finds ample opportunity for colleges to support learners via alternative pathways to marketable knowledge. This work suggests innovation as a means of evolution.

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  HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT...

  Jessica Winston

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  People who are difficult to deal with can be encountered in any sphere of life, and it can be challenging to navigate personal and professional settings in which they are present. They frequently engage in conduct that is aggravating, insulting, and, at times, even painful to others. The phrase "difficult people" refers to people who display a variety of problematic behaviors that make it difficult for others to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and develop healthy connections. 
  Difficult behavior can manifest itself in a wide variety of ways, and its roots can lie in a wide variety of underlying problems. Some people may exhibit aggressive conduct, while other people may engage in passive-aggressive or manipulative behavior instead. It's possible that some are merely impolite or dismissive. No matter how it manifests itself, challenging behavior has the potential to aggravate and strain personal as well as professional relationships, in addition to having a negative impact on both mental health and physical well-being. 

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  Parents Who Bully - A Healing...

  Eric Maisel, Dr. John Duffy

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  Uncover the truth about authoritarian parenting in Parents Who Bully. Through compelling real-life accounts and authoritative research, you'll gain invaluable insights into the signs of emotionally abusive parents. Understand the lasting impact of authoritarian parenting styles, and discover the path to healing and emotional freedom. This eye-opening book empowers you to confront the turmoil and scars caused by parental emotional abuse, offering a guide to recovery and personal transformation. 
   
   
   
  Are you ready to break free from the chains of the authoritarian personality? Parents Who Bully equips you with the tools to recognize and overcome the toxic dynamics of your family. With expert guidance, you'll learn how to deal with emotionally abusive parents, heal your emotional wounds, and ultimately find relief and empowerment. 
   
   
   
  In this book, you'll find: in-depth insights into emotionally abusive parents and their impact on adult children; authoritative research and real-life accounts that demonstrate the signs of toxic parenting styles; practical strategies to break free from bad parents and heal deep emotional wounds; and a comprehensive roadmap for understanding, recovery, and personal growth in the face of parental emotional abuse.

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  A Modest Proposal

  Jonathan Swift

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  Dive into Jonathan Swift’s sharp satire in A Modest Proposal, one of literature’s most famous works of dark humor and social criticism. Written in 1729, Swift offers a shocking "solution" to the poverty and famine affecting Ireland, proposing the unthinkable with a calm, calculated rationale that highlights the cruelty and indifference of the ruling classes. Through biting irony, Swift forces readers to confront the realities of exploitation and dehumanization in society. 
  Narrated by Ian Michael Turrell, this audiobook brings Swift’s complex wit to life. Turrell’s performance captures the serious tone Swift adopts to drive home his satire, immersing listeners in the mock-serious prose and unrelenting logic of Swift’s voice. 
  Perfect for fans of classic literature, satire, and thought-provoking commentary, A Modest Proposal remains as impactful today as when it was first published, challenging listeners to question societal values and human compassion.

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  Medieval Japan - Samurai and...

  Harris Ropes

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  The rise of feudal Japan marked a significant turning point in the nation's political and social history. Beginning in the late 8th to early 9th centuries, the centralized power of the imperial court in Kyoto began to wane. As emperors became more ceremonial figures, real power shifted into the hands of powerful landowning families and military clans in the provinces. These regional lords, or daimyo, started to assert control over their own territories, gradually weakening the authority of the imperial government. 
  This period of decentralization gave birth to a new system where local warlords governed through a network of vassals and military retainers. In return for loyalty and service, these retainers were granted land or a share in the profits from agricultural production. This land-based reward system laid the foundation for the feudal structure that would define medieval Japan for centuries to come. Unlike in Europe, where feudalism was based on strict legal contracts, Japan’s version emphasized personal loyalty and honor, often backed by military strength. 
  The emergence of powerful clans such as the Minamoto and Taira further accelerated the move toward feudal governance. Their rivalry culminated in the Genpei War (1180–1185), a brutal conflict that ultimately led to the downfall of the Taira clan and the rise of the Minamoto. In 1192, Minamoto no Yoritomo was appointed Seii Taishogun, or Shogun, by the emperor, establishing the first shogunate in Kamakura. This event marked the formal beginning of military rule in Japan and the creation of a dual-government system, where the emperor remained as a symbolic figure while the shogun held actual power.

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