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  The Politics of Gen Z - How the...

  Melissa Deckman

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  Progressive activism today is increasingly spearheaded by the nation's youngest voters. Gen Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—has come of age in a decade of upheavals. They have witnessed the election of Donald Trump, the murder of George Floyd, and the Dobbs Supreme Court decision, and they have lived under the constant threats of mass shootings and climate change. In response, left-leaning Zoomers, particularly women and LGBTQ people, have banded together to take action. 
   
   
   
  This book tells the story of Gen Z's growing political participation—and why it is poised to drive U.S. politics leftward. Bringing together original data and compelling narrative—including nearly one hundred interviews with Gen Z activists and several national surveys—political scientist Melissa Deckman explores the world of youth-led progressive organizing, highlighting the crucial importance of gender and sexuality. She reveals why women and LGBTQ Zoomers are participating in politics at higher levels than their straight male peers, creating a historic "reverse gender gap." Deckman takes listeners inside Gen Z's fight for a more inclusive and just future, sharing stories of their efforts to defend reproductive rights, prevent gun violence, stem climate change, and win political office.

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  Sovereign Sister - She Who Owns...

  Rev. E. M. Whitefeather

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  Embrace the Power Within and Transform the World 
   
  In "Sovereign Sister: She Who Owns HerSelf," embark on a journey to reclaim your inherent power and drive societal evolution. This groundbreaking book invites you to explore the profound shifts necessary to emerge as a sovereign individual and challenges the traditional narratives that have shaped the female experience.  
   
  Delve into the historical and contemporary struggles faced by women worldwide, from generational traumas to global battles against oppression. Each chapter weaves together these narratives, presenting a bold vision for true empowerment. Discover how to fully own your body, mind, heart, and spirit, and transform trauma into power. Learn to heal sisterhood wounds and recognize internalized patriarchy. 
   
  Through compassionate guidance and heart-centered leadership, you'll encounter the journeys of way-showers and truth-tellers lighting the paths to liberation. Engage with dream makers and wisdom keepers who emphasize the role of visionaries in shaping a harmonious future. Embrace ancient wisdom and pass it down to enrich future generations. 
   
  Empower yourself and others through principles of equality, unity, and divinity. Mobilize for immediate change, fostering efforts that resonate beyond these pages. Walk away inspired and equipped to participate in movements for global transformation. 
   
  Let "Sovereign Sister" guide you to a future where every woman owns her true self and helps shape a world brimming with compassion, equality, and strength.

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  How Italian Food Conquered the...

  John F. Mariani

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  “[An] entertaining and savory gastronomical history of the cuisine of Italy and how it won over appetites worldwide.” —USA TodayNot so long ago, Italian food was regarded as a poor man's gruel—little more than pizza, macaroni with sauce, and red wines in a box. Here, John Mariani shows how the Italian immigrants to America created, through perseverance and sheer necessity, an Italian-American food culture, and how it became a global obsession. The book begins with the Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern culinary traditions before the boot-shaped peninsula was even called “Italy,” then takes readers on a journey through Europe and across the ocean to America alongside the poor but hopeful Italian immigrants who slowly but surely won over the hearts and minds of Americans by way of their stomachs.Featuring evil villains such as the Atkins diet and French chefs, this is a rollicking tale of how Italian cuisine rose to its place as the most beloved fare in the world, through the lives of the people who led the charge.With savory anecdotes from these top chefs and restaurateurs:Danny MeyerTony MantuanoMichael ChiarelloGiada de LaurentiisGiuseppe CiprianiNigella LawsonAnd the trials and triumphs of these restaurants:Da SilvanoSpiaggiaBottegaUnion Square CaféMaialinoRao'sBabboIl Cantinori“Mariani captures the history and elemental beauty of a cuisine that really does seem to appeal to more palates than any other . . . you owe it to yourself to read this book.” —Las Vegas Weekly

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  How Schools Really Matter - Why...

  Douglas B. Downey

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  Most of us assume that public schools in America are unequal—that the quality of the education varies with the location of the school and that as a result, children learn more in the schools that serve mostly rich, white kids than in the schools serving mostly poor, black kids. But it turns out that this common assumption is misplaced. As Douglas B. Downey shows in How Schools Really Matter, achievement gaps have very little to do with what goes on in our schools. Not only do schools not exacerbate inequality in skills, they actually help to level the playing field. The real sources of achievement gaps are elsewhere.
  
  A close look at the testing data in seasonal patterns bears this out. It turns out that achievement gaps in reading skills between high- and low-income children are nearly entirely formed prior to kindergarten, and schools do more to reduce them than increase them. And when gaps do increase, they tend to do so during summers, not during school periods. So why do both liberal and conservative politicians strongly advocate for school reform, arguing that the poor quality of schools serving disadvantaged children is an important contributor to inequality? 
  It’s because discussing the broader social and economic reforms necessary for really reducing inequality has become too challenging and polarizing—it’s just easier to talk about fixing schools.
  
  How Schools Really Matter offers a firm rebuke to those who find nothing but fault in our schools, which are doing a much better than job than we give them credit for. It should also be a call to arms for educators and policymakers: the bottom line is that if we are serious about reducing inequality, we are going to have to fight some battles that are bigger than school reform—battles against the social inequality that is reflected within, rather than generated by—our public school system.

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  The Chevron Doctrine - Its Rise...

  Thomas W. Merrill

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  The Constitution makes Congress the principal federal lawmaker. Power has inevitably shifted to the executive branch agencies that interpret laws already on the books and to the courts that review the agencies' interpretations. 
   
   
   
  Since the Supreme Court's 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, this judicial review has been highly deferential: courts must uphold agency interpretations of unclear laws as long as these interpretations are "reasonable." But the Chevron doctrine faces backlash from constitutional scholars and, now, from Supreme Court justices who insist that courts, not administrative agencies, have the authority to say what the law is. Recognizing that Congress cannot help relying on agencies to carry out laws, Merrill rejects the notion of discarding the administrative state. Instead, he focuses on what should be the proper relationship between agencies and courts in interpreting laws, given the strengths and weaknesses of these institutions. Courts are better at enforcing the rule of law and constitutional values; agencies have more policy expertise and receive more public input. 
   
   
   
  The best solution, Merrill suggests, is not of the either-or variety. Neither executive agencies nor courts alone should pick up the slack of our increasingly ineffectual legislature.

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  Inner Revolution Poetry 6 - Key...

  Yashomatinandana Dasa

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  Inner Revolution Poetry: 108 Poems of Spiritual Change is a heartfelt collection of devotional poetry by Yaśomatīnandana Dāsa (Jan Wolter), disciple of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami. Spanning a decade of spiritual journeys across Europe, India, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, these poems weave together personal reflections, Vedic wisdom, and the transformative power of Bhakti-yoga. 
  Structured in six parts—from Mayavada to Prabhupada, Time for Surrender, and Devotional Service to Beyond Birth & Death—the work traces a seeker’s path from questioning and searching to surrender, service, and divine love. Each poem is accompanied by contemplations that ground mystical experiences in the teachings of the Bhagavad-Gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. 
  This is not merely poetry but a spiritual companion—an invitation to join a journey of awakening, to reflect, chant, and live with greater simplicity, humility, and joy. Whether you are new to Bhakti or already walking the path, these verses open a window into the eternal quest for truth, love, and harmony. 
  Perfect for readers of spiritual literature, yoga practitioners, seekers of inner peace, and lovers of devotional poetry.

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