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  Killers of the Dream

  Lillian Smith, Margaret Rose...

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  A Southern white writer, educator, and activist, Lillian Smith (1897–1966) spoke out all her life against injustice. In Killers of the Dream, her most influential book, she draws on memories of her childhood to describe the psychological and moral cost of the powerful, contradictory rules about sin, sex, and segregation—the intricate system of taboos—that undergirded Southern society. 
   
   
   
  Published to wide controversy, it became the source (acknowledged or unacknowledged) of much of our thinking about race relations and was for many a catalyst for the civil rights movement. It remains the most courageous, insightful, and eloquent critique of the pre-1960s South. 
   
   
   
  "I began to see racism and its rituals of segregation as a symptom of a grave illness," Smith wrote. "When people think more of their skin color than of their souls, something has happened to them." Today, listeners are rediscovering in Smith's writings a forceful analysis of the dynamics of racism, as well as her prophetic understanding of the connections between racial and sexual oppression.

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  15+ Political Science Classics...

  Sun Tzu, Lao Tzu, Plato, Marcus...

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  What is Political Science?
  Within human society, it is customary to distinguish between the following spheres: economic, political, social, and spiritual.
  The political sphere is important in that it involves and determines the interactions of different political powers.  This understanding lies at the foundation of any political analysis of public life.
  Politics as a specific sector within human society is as old as it is modern. Many famous statesmen and scientists are credited as the authors of laws and political systems. 
  In today's global community, facing growing pressures of political extremism and radicalism, knowledge of basic political science principles should help students develop a democratic ethos and foster qualities, such as political tolerance, compromise, and cooperation, while learning to express and defend their interests in a civilized manner.
  The foundation of political science lies in the accumulated knowledge of mankind.
  Each included piece o this collection is required reading at some of the best universities on the planet including: Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and Columbia Universities, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, among others.
   
  Sun Tzu: The Art of War
  Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching
  Plato: The Republic
  Marcus Aurelius: Meditations
  Niccolo Machiavelli: The Prince
  Thomas More: Utopia
  Tommaso Campanella: The City of the Sun
  Francis Bacon: The New Atlantis
  Thomas Paine: Common Sense
  John Stuart Mill: Utilitarianism
  Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels: The Communist Manifesto
  Vladimir Lenin: The State and Revolution
  Rosa Luxemburg: Reform or Revolution
  Peter Kropotkin: The Conquest of Bread
  Emma Goldman: Anarchism: What It Really Stands For
  Leon Trotsky: Fascism: What It Is and How to Fight It

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  Anti-Racist Ally - An...

  Anonyme

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  Join the fight for racially marginalized people with this pocket-sized guide filled with practical insights from one of the leading voices of the movement for equality and founder of the @officialmillennialblack Instagram. 
  As the tragic murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement has demonstrated, not being racist is not enough. To fulfill the American ideal, to ensure that all people are equal, you must be actively anti-racist.  
  In this essential guide, Sophie Williams, goes beyond her popular Instagram @officialmillennialblack, providing sharp, simple, and insightful steps anyone can take to be a better ally in the fight against racism. While the book’s focus is on race, it also touches on  sexism, classism, ableism, oppression, and white supremacy.  
  Written in her iconic Instagram style, this pocket-sized guide is a crucial starting point for every anti-racist ally, covering complex topics at the heart of anti-racist principles. Whether you are just finding your voice, have made a start but aren’t sure what to do next, or want a fresh viewpoint, Anti-Racist Ally introduces and explains the language of change and shows you how to challenge the system, beginning with yourself. Sophie reminds you that this is a learning process, which means facing difficult truths, becoming uncomfortable, and working through the embarrassment and discomfort.  
  The fight for justice isn’t easy there aren’t any shortcuts or quick wins. But together, anti-racist allies can use their power to truly change the world and lives.

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  Winning with Versatility: How...

  Felix Ironwood

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  Winning with Versatility: How Generalists Succeed in a Hyper-Specialized World 
  Are you aiming to advance in your career and deepen your expertise by mastering diverse skills and knowledge? 
  In search of an all-encompassing resource that provides everything you need to unlock your potential through a multitude of skills and expertise? 
  Look no further! 
  This comprehensive guide is your ultimate companion for expanding your understanding, applying your skills, and participating in practical exercises. With this guidance, you are set up for success. 
  Updated guide aligned with the latest practices for mastering diverse skills and knowledge. 
  Key elements of this enriched resource include: 
  - In-depth insights into achieving professional success through versatility 
  - Detailed explanations on the importance of cultivating a broad skill set 
  - Effective strategies for preparing and excelling in a hyper-specialized realm 
  Our guide stands out with its thorough coverage, crucial for achieving your goals. Concepts are explored with precision and depth. 
  Crafted with an easy-to-follow structure and accessible language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Explore clear, concise, and technically accurate content, leaving complex jargon behind. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and start your journey to unlocking your potential through versatile skills and knowledge! 
  Get ready to embrace the power of versatility and thrive in an ever-evolving world!

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  China's Next Act - How...

  Scott M. Moore

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  Ever since China began its ascendancy to great-power status in the 1980s, observers have focused on its growing economic, military, and diplomatic power. But in recent years, Chinese officials, businesses, and institutions have increased their visibility and influence on every major global issue. How have these newer issues changed China's relationship with the world? And, importantly, how can we prepare for a future increasingly shaped by China? 
   
   
   
  In China's Next Act, Scott M. Moore re-envisions China's role in the world, with a focus on sustainability and technology. Moore argues that these increasingly pressing, shared global challenges are reshaping China's economy and foreign policy, and consequently, cannot be tackled without China. 
   
   
   
  In this clearly written and accessible overview, Moore examines how countries like the US must balance cooperation and competition with China in response to shared challenges. With an emphasis on opportunities as well as threats, Moore addresses not only key developments in sustainability and technology within China, but also their implications for foreign countries, companies, and other organizations. China's Next Act provides a unique—and uniquely balanced—window into these new dimensions of China's global ascension.

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  Worthy of Freedom - Indenture...

  Jonathan Connolly

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  A study of Indian indentured labor in Mauritius, British Guiana, and Trinidad that explores the history of indenture’s normalization. In this book, historian Jonathan Connolly traces the normalization of indenture from its controversial beginnings to its widespread adoption across the British Empire during the nineteenth century. Initially viewed as a covert revival of slavery, indenture caused a scandal in Britain and India. But over time, economic conflict in the colonies altered public perceptions of indenture, now increasingly viewed as a legitimate form of free labor and a means of preserving the promise of abolition. Connolly explains how the large-scale, state-sponsored migration of Indian subjects to work on sugar plantations across Mauritius, British Guiana, and Trinidad transformed both the notion of post-slavery free labor and the political economy of emancipation. Excavating legal and public debates and tracing practical applications of the law, Connolly carefully reconstructs how the categories of free and unfree labor were made and remade to suit the interests of capital and empire, showing that emancipation was not simply a triumphal event but, rather, a deeply contested process. In so doing, he advances an original interpretation of how indenture changed the meaning of “freedom” in a post-abolition world.

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