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  ELECTORAL COLLEGE THE - A...

  Thomas E. Weaver

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  A timely look at how the Electoral College has changed US history and why it endures—told through the lenses of specific people who both influenced the process and were impacted by the results. 
   
   
   
  "Over the years, no feature of the Constitution has attracted more criticism than that strange creature called the Electoral College. Thomas E. Weaver has made that history into a story with an intriguing cast of characters, some familiar, several new to me. If you want to know why it is so hard to do away with this long-standing anachronism, Weaver's story will help you understand." —JOSEPH J. ELLIS, Professor Emeritus of History, Mount Holyoke College, author of Pulitzer Prize–winning Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 
   
   
   
  "Those who think that throwing stones at political institutions is the same as reasoned debate should take some lessons from this carefully researched book. With a cast of colorful characters in tow, Weaver examines the long-standing controversies surrounding the EC and sets out numerous proposals for reform, which range from outright abolition to removing the "plus two" clause. Weaver brings a wealth of historical research to the task, writing with authority and clarity." —Kirkus

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  Radical Cartography - How...

  William Rankin

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  A thought-provoking exploration of how maps shape our understanding of the world 
  Cartographer and historian William Rankin argues that it's time to reimagine what a map can be and how it can be used. Maps are not neutral visualizations of facts. They are innately political, defining how the world is divided, what becomes visible and what stays hidden, and whose voices are heard. What matters isn't just the topics or the data, but how maps make arguments about how the world works. And the consequences are enormous. A map's visual argument can change how cities are designed and how rivers flow, how wars are fought and how land claims are settled, how children learn about race and how colonialism becomes a habit of mind. Maps don't just show us information—they help construct our world.Brimming with vibrant maps, including many "radical" maps created by Rankin himself and by other cutting-edge mapmakers, Radical Cartography exposes the consequences of how maps represent boundaries, layers, people, projections, color, scale, and time. Challenging the map as a tool of the status quo, Rankin empowers listeners to embrace three unexpected values for the future of cartography: uncertainty, multiplicity, and subjectivity. Changing the tools—changing the maps—can change the questions we ask, the answers we accept, and the world we build.

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  The Conspiracists - Women...

  Noelle Cook

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  Leafing through photos from the January 6 insurrection, extremist researcher Noelle Cook was struck by how many women looked like her: middle-aged white women in puffy coats. Women were not on the fringes of the extreme right, she realized. They were radicalizing each other, and the pandemic was changing them. So who were the women of J6? And why did some of them believe in shape-shifting reptilians and the health benefits of colloidal silver? 
   
  This is the world scholars call conspirituality, in which New Age religion, online wellness culture, and extremism blend and become laced with antisemitic and racist theories. With acute attention to the emotional lives of women and research on conspiracism, Cook introduces us to Tammy, who believed storming the Capitol would help take down a global cabal of pedophiles. We also meet Yvonne, convinced she is a starseed destined to lead others into the fifth dimension. We visit a trade show where vendors hawk everything from quantum healing devices to government cover-ups, and trace the movement's roots to a nineteenth-century mystical philosophy. Women are crafting entire worlds and we ignore these worlds at our own peril. As misinformation spreads and extremism intensifies, The Conspiracists does not seek to excuse women's conspiracism but rather to understand it. Otherwise, we have no hope of countering its force.

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  Law The: Book Summary & Analysis

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Law, by Frédéric Bastiat.
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Frédéric Bastiat.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Law is a thought-provoking treatise that delves into the principles of justice, liberty, and the role of government in society. Written during a time of political upheaval, this concise yet profound work critiques the misuse of law to infringe on individual freedoms and outlines the ideal relationship between the state and its citizens. Through sharp logic and moral clarity, it challenges readers to reconsider the purpose of law as a tool for safeguarding natural rights rather than an instrument of oppression. This classic text remains as relevant today as when it was first published, offering timeless insights into economics, governance, and human rights.

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  Cultivating Emotional...

  Michelle van Namen

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  Navigate the Digital Ocean without Emotional Turmoil: Equip Yourself with Digital EQ Strategies to Stay Afloat in a Sea of Screens, Posts, and Pixels Without Drifting Away! 
  Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the pace of digital life, struggling to keep up with the ever-changing expectations, demands and rules of online engagement? Are you searching for a way to balance your digital habits whilst preserving your mental health, without sacrificing the convenience and connectivity the digital world offers? You are not alone. Thriving and leading in the digital age requires a brand new set of skills - Digital EQ skills. 
  Introducing this practical guide with specific strategies to help you understand what it takes to cultivate emotional intelligence in this digital age. It is tailor-made for adults and leaders ready to take control of their well-being and their relationships in this rapidly changing world. 
  You will be guided on a journey to create your own personal "Digital EQ Blueprint," derived from a psychologist's in-depth exploration and understanding of Digital EQ.  
  With this book in your hands, you will: 
  Understand why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) matters more than IQ in the digital age 
  Transform Your Screen Time 
  Understand the Psychology of Digital Interactions 
  Protect Your Mental Health 
  Prevent Digital Burnout and Anxiety 
  Cultivate Authentic Connections 
  Elevate Your Leadership in the Digital Era 
  Create a Culture of Digital Wellness 
  Conquer Digital Distractions 
  Decipher the Emotional Language of Digital Communication 
  Become a Digital Role-Model for Your Children 
  This timely guide is neither a critique treatise against technology, nor a hall-pass to escape from digital rewards. Instead, it provides practical tools to leverage technology while enhancing your emotional intelligence skills.

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  To Kill a Nation - The Attack on...

  Michael Parenti

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  Drawing on a wide range of unpublished material and observations gathered from his visit to Yugoslavia in 1999, Michael Parenti challenges mainstream media coverage of the war, uncovering hidden agendas behind the Western talk of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and democracy.

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