Publisher: University of Buckingham Press
A clarion call for academics and policymakers alike, Cry Freedom prompts reflection on the evolving relationship between government and higher education.
The Old Book That Predicted Everything is a remarkable collection of prophecies that has intrigued scholars, mystics, and skeptics alike for centuries. Passed down through generations, this ancient text contains predictions that seem to transcend time, offering insights into future events with eerie accuracy. What makes these prophecies particularly fascinating is not only their mysterious nature but also the fact that many of them appear to have come true in ways that could not have been foreseen by those who first recorded them. The origins of the Old Book are shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have been written by multiple authors over a period of time, each contributing their own visions of the future. Some claim that the text is divinely inspired, while others argue that it is the product of keen observation and insight. Regardless of its origin, the prophecies contained within have captured the imagination of those who have studied them. From predictions about world events to the fate of individuals, the Old Book seems to have anticipated numerous occurrences long before they happened. One of the key reasons the Old Book has garnered so much attention is the sheer breadth of its predictions. It spans a wide range of topics, from natural disasters and political upheavals to technological advancements and changes in human behavior. What makes these predictions all the more compelling is the fact that they often appear to be remarkably specific. For example, prophecies about wars, leaders, and even entire civilizations have unfolded with uncanny precision, suggesting that the Old Book holds a profound understanding of the forces that shape our world.Show book
A geneticist and internationally recognized anti-racism educator provides a powerful, science-based rebuttal to common fallacies about human difference. Well-meaning physicians, parents, and even scientists today often spread misinformation about what biology can and can't tell us about our bodies, minds, and identities. In this accessible, myth-busting book, geneticist Shoumita Dasgupta draws on the latest science to correct common misconceptions about how much of our social identities are actually based in genetics. Dasgupta weaves together history, current affairs, and cutting-edge science to break down how genetic concepts are misused and how we can approach scientific evidence in a socially responsible way. With a unifying and intersectional approach disentangling biology from bigotry, the book moves beyond race and gender to incorporate categories like sexual orientation, disability, and class. Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins is an invaluable, empowering resource for biologists, geneticists, science educators, and anyone working against bias in their community.Show book
The domed US Capitol Building is recognized around the world as America's most iconic symbol, the forum for representative democracy, and the physical stage for the transfer of executive power. As the United States grew in size and complexity, the Capitol was built, rebuilt, enlarged, and extended many times under the direction of the few who have served as Architect of the Capitol. This official heads the agency dedicated to preserving and upgrading this magnificent structure, and all the buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill. In Under the Dome, Alan Hantman, the Architect of the Capitol from 1997 to 2007, provides a personal account of how the Capitol works as a physical space; who runs it, how and why decisions are made about the security of the Capitol and the people who work there, and how politicians think about the Capitol Building. He also recounts security threats to the Capitol during his tenure—including the 1998 shooting murder of two police officers and the Capitol evacuation on 9/11 as a hijacked airplane approached—that underscore one of his greatest challenges as Architect. The tension between securing the Capitol and opening it to the public drove the design and construction under his direction of the Capitol Visitor Center, the largest expansion of the Capitol in its history, increasing its size by seventy percent.Show book
How does a child survive years of unimaginable abuse? She splits. And splits again. And again. And again. And she does survive. But not without consequences. As a young adult, years after her physical abuse has ended, Maggie Walters struggles with an unpredictable temper and socially difficult behaviour. After several false starts she finds a therapist who she trusts, just enough, to start talking about the childhood locked away behind the anger and isolation she has learnt to live with. Eventually she is diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder, MPD (now known as Dissociative Identity Disorder or DID). Gradually, she understands. It was not Maggie who survived her childhood. The instinct to survive created an alternative identity called Annie, who with a myriad of other ‘alters’, lived through the abuse inflicted on her. Decades later, with a husband and three much-loved children, Maggie strives to live a normal life despite a past which has left her internal world with a hidden, dark secret. Every day, unseen by those around her, trigger incidents fill her head with voices, the chaotic remnants of her other selves who lived the childhood she couldn’t. This is the ‘normal’ which Maggie has learned to live with. In SPLIT Maggie tells the story of managing this ‘normal’, of understanding and accepting her past, and standing strong in the life she has built from the ashes of her broken childhood. It is a story not only of survival, but of self-acceptance, of the triumph to simply live. You will not read another book like it.Show book
At the start of 1932, the nation's worst economic crisis has left one-in-four workers without a job, countless families facing eviction, banks shutting down as desperate depositors withdraw their savings, and growing social and political unrest. Amid this turmoil, a political decision looms that will determine the course of the nation. It's a choice between two men with very different visions of America: Incumbent Republican Herbert Hoover and New York's Democratic Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Veteran journalist Scott Martelle provides a gripping narrative retelling of that vitally significant year as social and political systems struggled under the weight of the devastating Dust Bowl, economic woes, rising political protests, and growing demand for the repeal of Prohibition. That November, voters overwhelmingly rejected decades of Republican rule and backed Roosevelt and his promise to redefine the role of the federal government while putting the needs of the people ahead of the wishes of the wealthy. Deftly told, this illuminating work spotlights parallel events from that pivotal year and brings to life figures who made headlines in their time but have been largely forgotten today. Ultimately, it is the story of a nation that, with the help of a leader determined to unite and inspire, took giant steps toward a new America.Show book
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that can be incredibly damagingIs there someone in your life who constantly questions your feelings, judgment, and sanity?Is your self-esteem shattered, finding it challenging for you to set boundaries?Do you want to stop your misery and frustration and live a life free of lies and uncertainty? The Gaslight Effect is an eye-opening book that will teach you what gaslighting is and how to protect yourself from it in all areas of your life. Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where the abuser manipulates the victim into doubting their own memory, perception, and sanity. It's an insidious form of control that can have devastating effects on the victim's mental health and well-being. If you're dealing with a gaslighter, this book will help you see what's really going on and give you the tools you need to protect yourself. Gaslighting can happen in any kind of relationship - with a romantic partner, family member, friend, or even at work. If you're being gaslighted, you're not crazy - you're being manipulated. And there's nothing wrong with you. This book will help you:Learn what gaslighting is and how to protect yourself from it in all areas of your life.Gain invaluable insight into how to establish healthy relationships with others.Discover the impact gaslighting can have on your life and ways to fight back.Discover how to establish boundaries and communication patterns in personal relationshipsUnderstand if you are a gaslighter and learn the steps you can take to change your behavior If you're ready to take back control of your life and relationships, regain confidence and break free, the Gaslight Effect is the book for you. Get started on your journey to emotional freedom today!Show book
