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  Obscurantism in power When...

  Brice Perrier

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  Over the last ten years or so, it has become commonplace to hear talk of an obscurantist threat linked to a rise in irrationality, manifested mainly by a mistrust of vaccination and conventional medicine. But obscurantism can also be found where we pride ourselves on fighting it. In this case, it is no longer the work of marginal or anti-establishment groups, but of a dominant way of thinking that presents itself as that of science and rationality. 
  The aim of this book is to lift the veil on this obscurantism in power. Through numerous examples, from impeded research into unexplained phenomena such as near-death experiences, to the vast field of medicine where the pharmaceutical industry has cornered the market on proving the usefulness of a treatment, Brice Perrier reveals how reason is transformed into dogmatism and hinders the advancement of knowledge. 
  The aim of the book is not to say what is true or false, nor to settle scientific controversies, but to understand why these debates, which have always been legitimate and even necessary in science, may simply no longer be allowed.

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  Unjust Debts - How Our...

  Melissa B. Jacoby

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  Named one of the Best Summer Books in Economics by the Financial Times 
   
   
   
  A groundbreaking look at the hidden role of bankruptcy in perpetuating inequality in America 
   
   
   
  Bankruptcy is the busiest federal court in America. In theory, bankruptcy in America exists to cancel or restructure debts for people and companies that have way too many—a safety valve designed to provide a mechanism for restarting lives and businesses when things go wrong financially. 
   
   
   
  Legal scholar Melissa B. Jacoby shows how bankruptcy has also become an escape hatch for powerful individuals, corporations, and governments, contributing in unseen and poorly understood ways to race, gender, and class inequality in America. When cities go bankrupt, police unions enjoy added leverage while police brutality victims are denied a seat at the negotiating table; the system is more forgiving of civil rights abuses than of the parking tickets disproportionately distributed in African American neighborhoods. Unjust Debts reveals the hidden mechanisms by which bankruptcy impacts everything from sexual harassment to health care, police violence to employment discrimination, and the opioid crisis to gun violence.

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  History of India and Indian...

  Billy Wellman

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  Two manuscripts in one audiobook:History of India: An Enthralling Overview of Significant Civilizations, Empires, Events, People, and ReligionIndian Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Myths, Gods, and Goddesses from India 
  In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover:How National Highway 1 goes all the way back to the Mauryan Empire!The importance of nonviolence in Indian cultureHow just 20,000 British officials ruled a population of millionsHow the illiterate emperor Akbar headed a huge revival of art and scholarship, mixing Hindu, Muslim, Jain, and even Christian influencesWhy only ten of the eleven Sikh gurus were actual people—and who the eleventh guru isHow India exported Buddhism to the worldIndia’s intense artistic heritage, from rock-cut temples and acutely observant Mughal miniatures to Anish Kapoor’s contemporary abstractsWhy a Sikh maharaja ended up as an English landowner and friend of Queen VictoriaHow a film actress became Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu state 
  In the second part of this audiobook, you will discover:Tales of the creation of the universeThe creation of matter, life, and timeThe way the three components of the universe interact to maintain balanceSome of the great gods in Hindu mythology, including the three gods of the TrimurtiThe role of the great goddesses in the creation and sustenance of the universe and the ways in which they overcome challengesThe various avatars and incarnations of gods and goddesses in Hindu mythologyTales from the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, which speak of strength of character, resilience, and hope 
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  Sahih Al Bukhari English...

  Imam Bukhari, Translator - Dr....

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  Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī is a collection of hadīth compiled by Abu Abdullāh Muhammad Ibn Ismā`īl al-Bukhārī(rahimahullāh). The translation provided here is by Dr. M. Muhsin Khan. 
  Volume 3 contains hadith 1773-2737 of 7563 in book 26-54: 
  26 Al-Umrah (Minor pilgrimage) Hadith 1773-1805 
  27 Al-Muhsar (Pilgrims Prevented from Completing the Pilgrimage) H 1806-1820 
  28 penalty for hunting (by a muhrim) and similar things Hadith 1821-1866 
  29 Virtues of Madinah Hadith 1867-1890 
  30 The Fasting (As Saum) Hadith 1891-2007 
  31 Taraweeh Prayers at Night in Ramadaan Hadith 2008-2013 
  32 Superiority of the Night of Qadr Hadith 2014-2024 
  33 Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (Itikaf) Hadith 2025-2046 
  34 Sales (Bargains) Hadith 2047-2238 
  35 The Sales in Which a Price is Paid for Goods to be Delivered Later(As-Salam) Hadith 2239-2256 
  36 Right of First Refusal, re-emption (ash-shuf'a) Hadith 2257-2259 
  37 Hiring (Concerning Hiring) Hadith 2260-2286 
  38 Transferance of a Debt from One Person to Another (Al-Hawaalat) H 2287-2289 
  39 Kafalah Hadith 2290-2298 
  40 Representation (or Authorization) Hadith 2299-2319 
  41 Cultivation and Agriculture Hadith 2320-2350 
  42 Watering (Distribution of Water) Hadith 2351-2384 
  43 Loans, payment of loans, Freezing of Property, Bankruptcy Hadith 2385-2409 
  44 quarrels, disputes Hadith 2410-2425 
  45 Lost Things Picked up by Someone (Al-Luqatah) Hadith 2426-2439 
  46 Oppressions, Injustices (Al-Mazalim) Hadith 2440-2482 
  47 Partnership Hadith 2483-2507 
  48 mortgaging in places occupied by settled population Hadith 2508-2516 
  49 Manumission of Slaves Hadith 2517-2559 
  50 Al Mukatab Hadith 2560-2565 
  51 gifts and the superiority of giving gifts H 2566-2636 
  52 Witnesses, Testimonies Hadith 2637-2689 
  53 Peacemaking, Reconciliation Hadith 2690-2710 
  54 Conditions Hadith 2711-2737

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  Lenses of Humanity - How...

  PhD Kyle A. Reyes

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  Reframing Our Impact on Humanity
  
  Are you finding it difficult to positively engage with people who view the world differently than you do?
  
  Do you feel the heaviness of our societal and political divides?
  
  Have you seen evidence of the erosion of humanity?
  
  The important work of human and cultural understanding has been nested in thorny political agendas that often don’t invite healthy exchange. Rather than feed into the political divide, Dr. Kyle Reyes presents an approach to understanding differences that prioritizes humanity.
  
  The framework and structure of this book are born from the belief in lens development—the deliberate effort to see things anew—because when we see things anew, a change in our behavior follows. Humanity requires work unique to the individual and the collective, and Dr. Reyes introduces a new framework that invites us to improve how we show up in the world and engage with others.
  
  Personal growth and transformation come from honest reflection and self-analysis. In Lenses of Humanity, Dr. Reyes illustrates how we can improve and develop more human understanding, embrace humane practices, and find deeper connections across differences so we can be more deliberate in living our lives with greater humanity.

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  Vaccines and Bayonets - Fighting...

  Bee Bloeser

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  Step into the heart of a turbulent era with a gripping historical memoir that chronicles one woman’s extraordinary journey in Africa. In this vivid recounting—which one Pulitzer nominee says, “reads like a political thriller, women’s history, and African adventure rolled into one,”—Bee Bloeser unveils the raw reality of her family’s part in the mission to eradicate smallpox, revealing triumphs and trials faced along the way. 
  As a young wife with two young children, Bloeser follows her husband, Carl, to Africa, driven by ideals and a sense of duty. In Nigeria she witnesses the roots and ravages of civil war and the horrors of smallpox and leprosy, yet finds beauty in the vibrant local culture. 
  In Equatorial Guinea, a nation newly independent but plagued by the terror of a brutal dictatorship, secrecy shrouds the people, and Bloeser confronts a world far removed from her idealistic expectations. Forbidden from interacting with locals and surrounded by oppression and suspicion, she documents her experiences in hidden notes, capturing the essence of a desperate struggle. 
  Through her eyes, readers experience the intense battle against a relentless virus and against tyranny. This Amazon #1 Bestselling memoir is a story of medical triumph but also a poignant reflection on humanity’s capacity for courage—the indomitable spirit of those who risk everything for a better future.

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