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  Making Space for Justice -...

  Michele Moody-Adams

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  From nineteenth-century abolitionism to Black Lives Matter today, progressive social movements have been at the forefront of social change. Yet it is seldom recognized that such movements have not only engaged in political action but also posed crucial philosophical questions about the meaning of justice and about how the demands of justice can be met. 
  Michele Moody-Adams argues that anyone who is concerned with the theory or the practice of justice—or both—must ask what can be learned from social movements. Drawing on a range of compelling examples, she explores what they have shown about the nature of justice as well as what it takes to create space for justice in the world. Moody-Adams considers progressive social movements as wellsprings of moral inquiry and as agents of social change, drawing out key philosophical and practical principles. Social justice demands humane regard for others, combining compassionate concern and robust respect. Successful movements have drawn on the transformative power of imagination, strengthening the motivation to pursue justice and to create the political institutions and social policies that can sustain it by inspiring political hope. 
  Making Space for Justice contends that the insights arising from social movements are critical to bridging the gap between discerning theory and effective practice.

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  Qatna and Mari: The History of...

  Charles River Editors

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  For a period of just under 100 years, the city of Mari in northern Mesopotamia-eastern Syria was one of the most important cities in the Near East. Mari was ruled by a dynasty of powerful Amorite kings who were not afraid to use their military power to keep subordinate provinces in line and their enemies at bay, but more often, they relied upon a combination of diplomacy and trade to establish their dominance. Founded by semi-nomadic Amorite tribes, Mari was gradually transformed over the span of centuries from a sleepy stop along the Euphrates River to the premier power in Near East during the early 2nd millennium BCE. It remained a relatively obscure city for quite some time, overshadowed by more powerful dynasties and city-states in Akkad and Ur until its kings took advantage of the collapse of the Ur III Dynasty and the return to the process of competing city-states that so often marked interregnum periods throughout ancient Mesopotamian history. If it were not for some very fortunate events and circumstances, the modern world might never have known about Mari. After Mari was conquered by Babylonian King Hammurabi, its cultural and political influence quickly diminished until it was literally relegated to being a backwater on the Euphrates. As time went on, later rulers ignored the site, and it was eventually all but forgotten. 
  The textual and archaeological evidence shows that Qatna was able to grow and prosper throughout the Middle Bronze Age. As the other Amorite powers collapsed at the onset of the Late Bronze Age (c. 1550-1200 BCE), it was able to stay politically relevant longer by playing the new powers against one another. Eventually, though, Qatna could not stop the march of history, or the armies of Egypt, Mitanni, and Hatti, and Qatna was ultimately leveled, only to be rediscovered over 3,000 years later in the 20th century.

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  The Emerald Tablets of Toth The...

  Hermes Trismegistus, Maurice Doreal

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  Unlock the secrets of the ancients and embark on a journey of spiritual exploration with "The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean" audiobook. 
  Ascribed to the legendary figure Thoth, the ancient Egyptian deity of wisdom, these tablets are revered as a timeless source of esoteric knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. 
  Key Highlights: 
  🌟 Ancient Wisdom Unveiled: Delve into the mystical teachings of Thoth, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, consciousness, and the universe. 
  📜 Sacred Texts: Explore the enigmatic Emerald Tablets, believed to contain the secrets of alchemy, magic, and spiritual transformation. 
  🔮 Esoteric Knowledge: Unlock the mysteries of the Atlantean civilization, as revealed through the timeless wisdom inscribed on the Emerald Tablets. 
  💡 Spiritual Enlightenment: Immerse yourself in the teachings of Thoth, guiding seekers on a journey of self-discovery, inner transformation, and spiritual liberation. 
  🌌 Universal Principles: Discover the universal truths encoded within the Emerald Tablets, offering guidance for navigating the complexities of existence and attaining higher states of consciousness. 
  Why Choose this Audiobook: 
  - Audio Experience: Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of Thoth through the captivating narration of this audiobook, bringing the timeless teachings to life. 
  - Spiritual Exploration: Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth as you delve into the profound teachings of the Emerald Tablets. 
  - Timeless Relevance: Despite their ancient origins, the teachings of Thoth remain as relevant and applicable today as they were millennia ago, offering timeless insights for modern seekers. 
  Begin your journey of spiritual exploration today!

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  Parfit - A Philosopher and His...

  David Edmonds

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  This audiobook narrated by Zeb Soanes paints an entertaining and illuminating portrait of a brilliant philosopher who tried to rescue morality from nihilism
  
  Derek Parfit (1942–2017) is the most famous philosopher most people have never heard of. Widely regarded as one of the greatest moral thinkers of the past hundred years, Parfit was anything but a public intellectual. Yet his ideas have shaped the way philosophers think about things that affect us all: equality, altruism, what we owe to future generations, and even what it means to be a person. In Parfit, David Edmonds presents the first biography of an intriguing, obsessive, and eccentric genius.
  
  Believing that we should be less concerned with ourselves and more with the common good, Parfit dedicated himself to the pursuit of philosophical progress to an extraordinary degree. He always wore gray trousers and a white shirt so as not to lose precious time picking out clothes, he varied his diet as little as possible, and he had only one serious non-philosophical interest: taking photos of Oxford, Venice, and St. Petersburg. In the latter half of his life, he single-mindedly devoted himself to a desperate attempt to rescue secular morality—morality without God—by arguing that it has an objective, rational basis. For Parfit, the stakes could scarcely have been higher. If he couldn't demonstrate that there are objective facts about right and wrong, he believed, his life was futile and all our lives were meaningless.
  
  Connecting Parfit's work and life and offering a clear introduction to his profound and challenging ideas, Parfit is a powerful portrait of an extraordinary thinker who continues to have a remarkable influence on the world of ideas.

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  Northumbria AD 367-867 - Earth...

  Colm O'Brien, Max Adams

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  From the author of the bestselling The King in the North.
  The story of the lands between the Forth and Humber from the end of the Roman period to the Viking kingdom of York is one of the most richly fascinating in British history. This the age of Lindisfarne and of Bede; of the dramatic hills, valleys and ancient routeways that link the Irish Sea and the North Sea; of names that resonate even now: Edwin, Oswald, Hild, Cuthbert, Wilfrid; of conquest, conversion and the legacies of intellectual giants.
  This history of Early Medieval Northumbria explores themes of landscape, power, creativity and intellect. Fresh archaeological evidence and research in historical geography shed light on the fascinating story of how land was managed, exploited and deployed as an expression of power by both secular and ecclesiastical forces, and aspects such as the role of élite women in shaping politics and religion is given new focus. Max Adams and Colm O' Brien show conclusively how Northumbria's political, cultural and religious elements coalesced to forge a creative powerhouse which shaped the world we have inherited.

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  Stop Overthinking: Find Clarity...

  Laura Bennett

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  **PDF of Book Included** 
  If you've always wanted to quiet your racing thoughts and make decisions with confidence but find yourself stuck in an endless loop of overthinking, then keep reading… 
  Are you sick and tired of anxiety and indecision ruling your life? 
  Have you tried endless other solutions but nothing seems to work for more than a few weeks? 
  Do you finally want to say goodbye to sleepless nights and discover something which works for you? 
  If so, then you've come to the right place. 
  You see, finding mental clarity and calm doesn't have to be difficult. 
  Even if you've tried everything, you can achieve mental clarity without spending years in therapy or mastering complex meditation techniques. 
  Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover:The 7 ways to instantly calm your racing mindWhy trying to suppress your thoughts is actually making your overthinking worse – and what to do insteadHow to make confident decisions without second-guessing yourself5 harmful myths about anxiety that are keeping you stuckHow to save hours of mental energy with just one simple change in your daily routineA cool trick used by top CEOs to clear mental fog and boost productivityThe 3 best mindfulness exercises to help you on your journey to mental clarity 
  …and much, much more! 
  Take a second to imagine how you'll feel once you can silence the mental chatter, and how your life will change when you're no longer paralyzed by indecision. 
  So even if you're the world's biggest overthinker, you can find peace of mind and make confident decisions with the strategies in this book. 
  And if you have a burning desire to reclaim your mental space and live a calmer, more focused life then scroll up and click "add to cart".

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