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  God or Nature Whatever -...

  Sophia Blackwell

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  God or Nature, Whatever is what happens when a philosophy grad student decides to explain Baruch Spinoza—the 17th-century lens grinder who got canceled by every major religion—using sarcasm, swearing, and a deeply unhealthy relationship with Euclidean geometry. 
  Sophia Blackwell takes Spinoza's Ethics (a book structured like a math textbook, only less fun) and translates it into plain, hilarious, possibly heretical English. The result? A philosophical roast that actually teaches you something. 
  Inside, you'll learn: 
  Why Spinoza thought God was just... everything (yes, including you, your dog, and that one sock you keep losing). 
  How he managed to be too atheist for the religious and too God-obsessed for the atheists. 
  Why your free will is fake but your bad decisions are still kind of your fault. 
  How to find spiritual peace by accepting you're a temporary Mode of an infinite Substance and not special at all (yay!). 
  And why Einstein loved Spinoza while religious authorities mostly wanted him yeeted into oblivion. 
  This book is for anyone who's ever read a sentence from a philosopher and thought, “Why are you like this?” It’s also for readers who like their deep metaphysical insights wrapped in existential dread and memes. 
  Perfect for fans of irreverent nonfiction, people pretending to understand Spinoza, and anyone who’s been excommunicated for asking too many questions

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  One Fair Wage - Ending...

  Saru Jayaraman

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  Before the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the country, more than six million people earned their living as tipped workers in the service industry. They served us in cafes and restaurants, they delivered food to our homes, they drove us wherever we wanted to go, and they worked in nail salons for as little as $2.13 an hour—the federal tipped minimum wage since 1991—leaving them with next to nothing to get by. 
   
   
   
  These workers, unsurprisingly, were among the most vulnerable workers during the pandemic. As businesses across the country closed down or drastically scaled back their services, hundreds of thousands lost their jobs. As in many other areas, the pandemic exposed the inadequacies of the nation's social safety net and minimum-wage standards. 
   
   
   
  One of New York magazine's "Influentials" of New York City, one of CNN's Visionary Women in 2014, and a White House Champion of Change in 2014, Saru Jayaraman is a nationally acclaimed restaurant activist and the author of the bestselling Behind the Kitchen Door. In her new book, One Fair Wage, Jayaraman shines a light on these workers, illustrating how the people left out of the fight for a fair minimum wage are society's most marginalized. They epitomize the direction of our whole economy, reflecting the precariousness and instability that is increasingly the lot of American labor.

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  The Working Classroom - How to...

  Andy Griffith, Matt Bromley

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  Schools do amazing work to support children from disadvantaged backgrounds. But this book will enable them to do more. Disadvantage comes in many forms, but cultural poverty, where some students have relative knowledge gaps compared with their more affluent peers, can be addressed successfully by schools. The Working Classroom explores how working-class students are disadvantaged by a flawed system and what schools can do to close the gap.
  Written by two experienced authors with a deep understanding of the challenges that poverty and low aspiration can bring, and a passion for social justice, The Working Classroom examines how and why we must seek systemic changes. The book focuses on actions within the control of teachers and school leaders which will ensure that we create a socially just education system - one that builds on the rich heritage of the working-class, rather than seeing their background as a weakness. It offers practical ways for students and families to build on the best of working-class culture, whilst also empowering teachers, students and parents to change the system.
  The Working Classroom provides teachers with useful methods to improve the cultural capital of students from disadvantaged backgrounds that can be easily replicated and implemented in their own setting. Backed up by practical case studies that have a proven impact in schools with high levels of deprivation, this book will enable teachers to audit their current provision and encourage them to adopt new systems and practices so that they, and the wider school, will have a greater impact on the lives of working-class students and their families.
  Suitable for both teachers and leaders in a secondary school or sixth form college setting who seek to support social change in education and anyone in the corporate or non-education world who wants to practice effective altruism or philanthropy.

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  How to Listen and Connect -...

  Ronan Kestrel

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  How to Listen and Connect 
  ⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Practical Explanations ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your knowledge through effective communication with children? 
  Are you in search of an all-inclusive guide that equips you with the essential tools to foster meaningful connections with kids? 
  Look no further! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises aimed at empowering your interactions with children. With this resource, you're set for success. 
  Updated for the Latest Understanding of Effective Communication with Children 
  Key Features of This Enhanced Guide: 
  - In-depth insights into effective dialogue with children 
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  - Proven tactics for establishing connections and fostering engagement 
  Our guide stands out by offering thorough coverage, crucial for your success in connecting with children. Concepts are not just glossed over but are explored with clarity and detail. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource and not associated with any official communications organization. 
  Crafted with a user-friendly layout and simple language, our guide guarantees seamless transitions between topics. Wave goodbye to confusing jargon and say hello to straightforward, precise, and technically sound content. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to successful communication with children!

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  The Russian FSB - A Concise...

  Kevin P. Riehle

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  Since its founding in 1995, the FSB, Russia's Federal Security Service, has regained the majority of the domestic security functions of the Soviet-era KGB. Under Vladimir Putin, who served as FSB director just before becoming president, the agency has grown to be one of the most powerful and favored organizations in Russia. The FSB not only conducts internal security but also has primacy in intelligence operations in former Soviet states. Their activities include anti-dissident operations at home and abroad, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, criminal investigations of crimes against the state, and guarding Russia's borders. 
   
   
   
  In The Russian FSB, Kevin P. Riehle provides a brief history of the FSB's origins, placed within the context of Russian history, the government's power structure, and Russia's wider culture. He describes how the FSB's mindset and priorities show continuities from the tsarist regimes and the Soviet era. The book's chapters analyze origins, organizational structure, missions, leaders, international partners, and cultural representations such as the FSB in film and television. 
   
   
   
  Based on both English and Russian sources, this book is a well-researched introduction to understanding the FSB and its central role in Putin's Russia.

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  The American Revolution - A...

  Harry Montgomery

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  The path leading to the American Revolution was shaped by a series of escalating conflicts between the British Crown and its colonies. Tensions began to rise in the mid-18th century as Britain sought to assert more control over its American territories. After the costly French and Indian War, Britain faced a significant national debt and turned to its colonies as a source of revenue. The imposition of new taxes on the colonies, including the Sugar Act of 1764 and the Stamp Act of 1765, marked the beginning of widespread discontent. These laws were seen by many colonists as an infringement on their rights, as they had no direct representation in the British Parliament. The rallying cry of "no taxation without representation" became a powerful slogan for those opposing the British measures. 
  In response to these policies, the colonists began organizing protests. The Stamp Act Congress of 1765 was a significant early attempt at collective action, bringing together representatives from nine colonies to challenge the Stamp Act. The colonists boycotted British goods, and the resistance movement began to take shape. The British government responded by repealing the Stamp Act in 1766, but the damage had already been done. The colonists had tasted the power of collective action, and their resistance continued to grow. 
  In the following years, Britain enacted other measures that further exacerbated tensions. The Townshend Acts of 1767, which imposed duties on glass, paper, and tea, were met with widespread opposition. Colonists viewed these taxes as another attempt to control them without their consent. The Boston Massacre of 1770, in which British soldiers killed five colonists during a confrontation, further fueled anger and resentment. The event was widely publicized by colonial leaders like Samuel Adams, who used it as a propaganda tool to rally support for the cause of independence.

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