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  Hair Power - Essays on Control...

  Kajal Odedra

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  Hair is potent. Its presence and its absence has profound influence upon our lives, across race, gender, sexuality, status, and more. It will grow in places you don't like and it may desert you – suddenly, or gradually. Whatever your experience, you have had a relationship with hair and its power. Kajal Odedra considers how hair has shaped society today, from the 'perfect' blondes in the school playground to the angry skinheads on the streets. Mohawks, wigs, afros, these are just a few of the ways in which hair has been part of history and wider activism. The word 'essay' derives from the French 'essayer', meaning 'to try' or 'to attempt'. This is Odedra's 'try' at hair – part memoir, part observation across history, politics, religion, and culture. Hair/Power explores the power, control and ultimate liberation that hair can provide.

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  Defend Us in Battle - Catholic...

  James Hagerty, Barry Hudd

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  The Catholic Church has always had regard for the spiritual and pastoral welfare of those in the military and for centuries priests have ministered to armed forces personnel in war and in peace.
  
   
  Chaplains have served and continue to serve all branches of the British armed forces. The size and organization of the military and the nature of warfare has been transformed, but the chaplain’s vocation remains unchanged. Defend Us In Battle traces the growth and development of Catholic chaplaincy to British armed forces from the seventeenth to the twenty-first century.
  
   
  Taking as its starting point the emergence of a recognized system of military chaplaincy established by the Society of Jesus in Reformation Europe, this wide-ranging survey considers the ministry of chaplains through succeeding centuries. It relates the struggles that Catholic soldiers and sailors endured with British officialdom before being granted their own chaplains.
  
   
  Defend Us In Battle describes the ministry of priests who over the centuries and across the world have voluntarily provided Catholic service personnel with the solace of religion far away from home and frequently in danger. There emerges a powerful narrative of priestly service not always known or recognized by those outside the military. 

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  How to Be a Sister - A Love...

  Eileen Garvin

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  Eileen Garvin’s older sister, Margaret, was diagnosed with severe autism at age three. Growing up alongside Margaret wasn’t easy: Eileen often found herself in situations that were simultaneously awkward, hilarious, and heartbreaking. For example, losing a blue plastic hairbrush could leave Margaret inconsolable for hours, and a quiet Sunday Mass might provoke an outburst of laughter, swearing, or dancing. How to Be a Sister begins when Eileen, after several years in New Mexico, has just moved back to the Pacific Northwest, where she grew up. Being 1,600 miles away allowed Eileen to avoid the question that has dogged her since birth: What is she going to do about Margaret? Now, Eileen must grapple with this question once again as she tentatively tries to reconnect with Margaret. How can she have a relationship with someone who can’t drive, send an email, or use a telephone? What role will Eileen play in Margaret’s life as their parents age, and after they die? Will she remain in Margaret’s life, or will she walk away? A deeply felt, impeccably written memoir, How to Be a Sister will speak to siblings, parents, friends, and teachers of people with autism—and to anyone who sometimes struggles to connect with someone difficult or different.

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  Networks of Trust - The Social...

  Anthony Simon Laden

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  An eye-opening look at how parents’ mistrust of colleges has less to do with what their kids are learning than with whom they come to trust. Higher education is a familiar battlefield in today’s culture wars. The right accuses colleges and universities of indoctrinating conservative students with liberal values; the left, with failing to be sufficiently inclusive. The anxieties expressed on both sides of the political spectrum have much in common, however, and they are triggered not by colleges’ failures but by their successes.​So argues philosopher Anthony Simon Laden in Networks of Trust. He highlights how a college education shapes students’ informational trust networks: the complex set of people and institutions they rely on for the information they use to think about and understand the world. While the networks that colleges build for students have great value, learning to inhabit them pulls some students away from their families and communities. If many people distrust institutions of higher education, this is one reason why. Networks of Trust offers a path forward, one that preserves the value while reducing the harms of a college education. It includes concrete suggestions for how colleges and universities can educate students in a manner that inspires and deserves trust: one that bridges rather than deepens our social divides.

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  Old Empires 3-In-1 Bundle -...

  Will Forrest

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  Looking for a way to dive deep into the fascinating history of ancient civilizations? 
  Look no further! Featuring Egypt, Rome, and Constantinople (Byzantine), three great civilizations that shaped the world as we know it. 
  In this bundle, you'll discover the unique stories and struggles of each civilization, from the heights of their power to their eventual decline. 
  You'll learn about the influential figures that shaped each empire, from the pharaohs of Egypt to the emperors of Rome, and gain insight into the cultural, economic, and social forces that drove these empires to greatness. 
  With detailed accounts and engaging storytelling, this book will transport you to a different time and place, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the rich history of these three great empires. 
  Here's what you can expect from this bundle:Egypt: From the rise of the pharaohs to the fall of Cleopatra, this book covers the fascinating history of ancient Egypt in detail.Rome: With its legendary military conquests and remarkable cultural achievements, Rome remains one of the most influential empires in history. This book covers everything from the founding of the city to the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire.Constantinople: As the capital of the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople was one of the most vibrant and influential cities in the world. This book covers the rise and fall of the empire, including its religious and cultural achievements. 
  Overall, this 3-In-1 Bundle offers a comprehensive look at the history of three great civilizations that continue to shape our world today. 
  Order Your Copy Today! And embark on a journey through time to discover the stories of these remarkable empires.

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  LCSW Secrets for Instant Success...

  Rhett Moreau

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