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  The King Within - Accessing the...

  Robert Moore

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  In this pioneering contribution to the men's movement, Robert Moore, a Jungian psychoanalyst and Douglas Gillette, a mythologist, examine the inner "King"—one of the four archetypes of the male psyche. The King Within both responds to the needs formulated by the men's movement and addresses the larger questions of male psychology. The inner King integrates power and nurturing, firmness and caring, courage and creativity, self-affirmation and self-sacrifice. From a central position between the world of imagination and the world of action, each man is challenged to take up his own scepter, to dream, and to make those dreams come true.

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  The Crucible of Desegregation -...

  R. Shep Melnick

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  Examines the patchwork evolution of school desegregation policy. 
   
  In 1954, the Supreme Court delivered the landmark decision of Brown v. Board of Education—establishing the right to attend a desegregated school as a national constitutional right—but the decision contained fundamental ambiguities. The Supreme Court has never offered a clear definition of what desegregation means or laid out a framework for evaluating competing interpretations. In The Crucible of Desegregation, R. Shep Melnick examines the evolution of federal school desegregation policy from 1954 through the termination of desegregation orders in the first decades of the twenty-first century, combining legal analysis with a focus on institutional relations, particularly the interactions between federal judges and administrators. Melnick argues that years of ambiguous, inconsistent, and meandering Court decisions left lower court judges adrift, forced to apply contradictory Supreme Court precedents in a wide variety of highly charged political and educational contexts. As a result, desegregation policy has been a patchwork, with lower court judges playing a crucial role and with little opportunity to analyze what worked and what didn’t. The Crucible of Desegregation reveals persistent patterns and disagreements that continue to roil education policy.

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  Ancient Egyptian Holidays

  Mab Borden

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  Ancient Egyptian Holidays is a remarkable book that explores the ancient seasons, religious observances, and agricultural practices of the Egyptians. Mab Borden’s meticulous research paints a vivid picture of the interconnectedness between spirituality and agriculture. This book is invaluable for those interested in the cultural and religious traditions of ancient Egypt.Ancient Egyptian Holidays, one of the remarkable books in the series, delves deep into the ancient growing season of the Egyptians. Through meticulous research and vivid descriptions, Mab Borden unravels the intricate tapestry of religious observances and agricultural practices intertwined in the sacred calendar. Readers will explore the cycles of sowing, cultivation, and harvesting, and how these activities were intertwined with the worship of gods and goddesses. From the Festival of the Nile Inundation to the Feast of Opet, the book paints a vivid picture of the ancient Egyptians’ reverence for the land and the interconnectedness between their spiritual beliefs and agricultural livelihood. With Ancient Egyptian Holidays, readers will discover the rich tapestry of cultural and religious traditions that guided the lives of the ancient Egyptians. Borden skillfully brings to life the celebrations and rituals that marked each month and season, capturing the essence of this ancient civilization’s profound connection to the cycles of nature. This book not only provides a wealth of knowledge about the ancient growing season but also invites readers to reflect on the significance of their own spiritual observations in relation to the natural world. Ancient Egyptian Holidays is an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the ancient Egyptian civilization and its profound wisdom.  

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  The Political Thought of Xi Jinping

  Olivia Cheung, Steve Tsang

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  Over the course of the last half dozen years, China's supreme leader Xi Jinping has made extraordinary changes which have profound implications not only for the Chinese people but nations throughout the world. Given how swiftly and fundamentally China's relations with the rest of the world are changing under Xi's rule, it is imperative that we know what Xi Jinping Thought is, how it evolved, and why it is so important. 
   
   
   
  In The Political Thought of Xi Jinping, Steve Tsang and Olivia Cheung provide an authoritative overview of what "Xi Jinping Thought" is and is not and what it means for both China and the world. Xi, now effectively leader for life, has worked to ensure that "Xi Jinping Thought" becomes cemented as the new state ideology. Clearly inspired by the doctrine of "Mao Zedong Thought," which shaped the parameters of acceptable thinking for a quarter century, Xi wants his doctrine to define what he calls the "China Dream of national rejuvenation" and serve the pathway to its fulfillment by 2050. Drawing from original research of Xi's speeches, writings, and policies, Tsang and Cheung conceptualize Xi's vision independently from interpretations provided by the Chinese Communist Party or other sources. They further examine and explain how Xi seeks to transform this vision into reality.

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  Discriminations - Achieving...

  A. C. Grayling

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  World-renowned philosopher A. C. Grayling explores the messy politics of the 'culture wars' 
   
   
   
  It seems like we can't talk about anything nowadays . .  . Whether it's war or something utterly inconsequential, the internet is primed for furor. And the results can be horrifying—from online pile ons and doxing to job loss and, in some cases, death. But how did we end up here? 
   
   
   
  Nuanced and historically grounded, A. C. Grayling searches for middle ground in an otherwise incendiary debate. Looking at the history of cancellation, from Ancient Greek 'ostracism' through hemlock cups, witch trials, and the House of Un-American Activities, Discriminations is a timely examination of the state of our public culture and the chilling effect it's having on intellectual discourse.

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  This Is Your Moment -...

  Barack Obama

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  After years of courses, research papers, lectures, midterms, and finals, it's time for students to graduate. One of the last rites of passage for students before pursuing their careers is the graduation ceremony. But before receiving their diplomas, students have one last opportunity to bask in the wisdom and experience conveyed by those who deliver the commencement address. This compilation of commencement speeches features a variety of successful individuals including two presidents, two first ladies, and other accomplished public figures. Their stirring words fuel excitement and generate optimism for the future. With remarks that range from funny to sentimental—and imbued with important social and cultural commentary-these timeless speeches will motivate listeners to move forward with zest as they enter the real world. Speeches include:
  
  
  --President Barack Obama at Notre Dame University (May 17, 2009)
  
  
  --Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at New York University (May 13, 2009)
  
  
  --British Prime Minister Tony Blair at Yale University (May 25, 2008)
  
  
  --National Endowment of the Arts Chairman Dana Gioia at Stanford University (June 17, 2007)
  
  
  --Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at the United States Military Academy at West Point (May 23, 2009)
  
  
  --Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney at Regent University (May 5, 2007)
  
  
  --Senator John F. Kerry at Dartmouth College (May 27, 2007)
  
  
  --First Lady Barbara Bush at Wellesley College (June 1, 1990)
  
  
  --President John F. Kennedy at American University (June 10, 1963)
  
  
  --Secretary of State George C. Marshall at Harvard University (June 5, 1947)

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