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  Dr Montessori's Own Handbook

  Maria Montessori

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  This is the authoritative book written by Montessori to describe her methods. It gives an overview of the Montessori Method as developed for 3 to 6 year olds. It is a short work, intended as a manual for teachers and parents, detailing the materials used as well as her philosophy in developing them. "As a result of the widespread interest that has been taken in my method of child education, certain books have been issued, which may appear to the general reader to be authoritative expositions of the Montessori system. I wish to state definitely that the present work, the English translation of which has been authorized and approved by me, is the only authentic manual of the Montessori method ..." M. Montessori in the Preface ( Summary by Phil Chenevert )

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  The Christian Past That Wasn't -...

  Warren Throckmorton

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  In this lively book, Warren Throckmorton, coauthor of Getting Jefferson Right, investigates the gloss that Christian nationalist storytellers put on history and equips listeners to debunk seven myths that they propagate. 
  Working in the tradition of muckraking journalists, Throckmorton picks a fight with fables told about the past by those who are trying to erase the separation of church and state. Did the Puritans actually establish a covenant with God, and were all the founders evangelical Christians? Are the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution based on the Bible, and did delegates at the constitutional convention in Philadelphia actually kneel for daily prayers? With keen attention to primary sources, Throckmorton dismantles the myths, piece by historical piece. And he asks: How are the genocide of Indigenous people and enslavement of millions of Africans not definitive repudiations of some righteous Christian past? 
  White Christian nationalism thrives on origin stories, and Throckmorton equips listeners to debunk the false ones. The real heritage of America is neither as a Christian state nor pure secularism; it is a more nuanced story, he says, one of religious tolerance and pluralism. To understand Christian nationalism, we must know the power of myth. To counter it, we must know the facts.

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  From Hunger to Hope - A...

  Aayush Agarawal

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  In a world of staggering wealth and unprecedented technological advancement, why does poverty still persist? From Hunger to Hope is a bold and urgent exploration of one of humanity’s oldest injustices—and how we can finally overcome it. This book unpacks the deep-rooted causes of poverty, from colonial histories to neoliberal economics, and exposes the hidden costs it imposes on health, education, democracy, and human dignity. 
  Far more than a study of economic deprivation, it is a call to rethink what development means, how progress is measured, and whose voices are heard. Through vivid analysis and grounded storytelling, the book traces the intersections of poverty with climate change, gender, globalization, and technology. It challenges the reader to move beyond charity and crisis response toward long-term structural justice. 
  Drawing from grassroots innovations, radical policy proposals, and the lived experiences of the poor themselves, From Hunger to Hope shows that ending poverty is not a fantasy—it is a political and moral choice. With clarity and conviction, the book makes a resounding case: the future can be just, sustainable, and inclusive—if we choose to make it so.

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  Winters in the World - A Journey...

  Eleanor Parker

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  Interweaving literature, history, and religion, an exquisite meditation on the turning of the seasons in medieval England. 
   
   
    
  Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring the festivals, customs, and traditions linked to the different seasons. Drawing on a wide variety of source material, including poetry, histories, and religious literature, Eleanor Parker investigates how Anglo-Saxons felt about the annual passing of the seasons and the profound relationship they saw between human life and the rhythms of nature. Many of the festivals celebrated in the United Kingdom today have their roots in the Anglo-Saxon period, and this book traces their surprising history while unearthing traditions now long forgotten. It celebrates some of the finest treasures of medieval literature and provides an imaginative connection to the Anglo-Saxon world.

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  You’re A Girl Now Suck It -...

  Mistress Persephone Rose

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  Perhaps you’ve begged Mistress to make you a pretty girl, to take away all those nasty bits that categorize you as male. Your head spins at the mere thought of Her putting you in panties, commanding you to become more and more feminine. Your heart swells when She calls you “good girl,” when She beats the man out of you, when She tears apart that flesh cage to reveal the vulnerable little slut inside. You’ll do anything to stay in Her world. To be a girl forever. She has the power to change your sex, to set you free forever. And yet, there is a force within you, resisting the metamorphosis.This book is not for the faint of heart. Written by Trans Dominatrix Mistress Persephone Rose, You’re a Girl Now Suck It unravels the very fiber of your being and sews it back in ways you might never have imagined. Do not read this book if you aren’t ready for complete and total de-cis-ification. By the time you reach the end, you will be female (or perhaps even more than female). There will be no turning back.

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  Campus Free Speech - A Pocket Guide

  Cass R. Sunstein

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  Free speech is indispensable on college campuses: allowing varied views and frank exchanges of opinion is a core component of the educational enterprise. But free speech does not mean a free-for-all. The First Amendment prohibits "abridging the freedom of speech," yet laws against perjury or bribery, for example, are still constitutional. In the same way, valuing freedom of speech does not stop a university from regulating speech when doing so is necessary for its educational mission. So where is the dividing line? How can we distinguish reasonable restrictions from impermissible infringement? 
   
   
   
  In this pragmatic, no-nonsense explainer, Cass Sunstein takes us through a wide range of scenarios involving students, professors, and administrators. He discusses why it's consistent with the First Amendment to punish students who shout down a speaker, but not those who chant offensive slogans; why a professor cannot be fired for writing a politically charged op-ed, yet a university might legitimately consider an applicant's political views when deciding whether to hire her. He explains why private universities are not legally bound by the First Amendment yet should, in most cases, look to follow it. And he addresses the thorny question of whether a university should officially take sides on public issues or deliberately keep the institution outside the fray.

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