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  Feeling Their Pain - Why Voters...

  Jared McDonald

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  The 2020 presidential election in the United States marked, for many, a return to "compassionate politics." Joe Biden had run on a platform of empathy, emphasizing his personal history as a means of connecting with everyone, from American workers who had lost jobs to military families who had lost loved ones. Although perceptions of candidate compassion are broadly understood to influence vote choice, less understood is the question of how candidates convince voters they truly "care about people like them." In Feeling their Pain, Jared McDonald provides a framework for understanding why voters view some politicians as more compassionate than others. 
   
   
   
  McDonald shows that perceptions of compassion in candidates for public office are based on the number and intensity of commonalities that bind citizens to political leaders. Commonalities can come in many forms, such as a shared experience, a shared emotion, or a shared identity. Compassion may be universal, such as when candidates convey empathy to all individuals who are struggling. Or compassion may be exclusionary, such as when candidates express a preference for some groups over others. Thus, the way campaigns choose to wield compassion in their messaging strategies has important implications not only for election outcomes, but for American political polarization as well.

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  Democritus - Atoms and the Birth...

  Hector Davidson

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  Democritus, often referred to as the "laughing philosopher," was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who is best known for his atomic theory of the universe. His ideas have significantly shaped modern science, especially in physics and chemistry. Democritus proposed that everything in the universe is made up of small, indivisible particles called atoms. These atoms are eternal, unchangeable, and infinite in number, differing only in shape, size, and arrangement. He was a strong proponent of materialism, the idea that everything that exists is composed of matter and that the properties of the world can be explained by the properties and interactions of atoms. 
  In addition to his contributions to atomic theory, Democritus also made significant contributions to epistemology, the study of knowledge. He suggested that our senses are the primary means by which we perceive the world, though they can sometimes be deceptive. His ideas influenced many later philosophers, including Leucippus, Epicurus, and even modern scientists like John Dalton, whose 19th-century atomic theory was inspired by Democritus's concepts. 
  Despite the lack of direct empirical evidence in his time, Democritus's theories laid the groundwork for the development of scientific thought and inquiry. He emphasized reason and observation over mythological explanations, helping to shape the way we understand the material world. Though much of his work has been lost to history, Democritus's legacy endures, continuing to inspire scientific exploration and contributing to our understanding of the universe.

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  Everything You Know About...

  Vera Mindwell

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Challenge everything you believe about well-being and life satisfaction. This revolutionary analysis exposes how the happiness industry has misled generations by mistranslating ancient wisdom for profit. Discover why pursuing happiness makes you miserable, how meaning differs fundamentally from pleasure, and why the quest for constant positivity is a trap designed to keep you consuming rather than truly living. Learn about Aristotle's concept of eudaimonia, Viktor Frankl's meaning-centered psychology, and why modern positive psychology has led us astray. Explore the difference between hedonic and eudaimonic well-being, understand how consumer culture hijacked our conception of the good life, and discover what actually creates lasting fulfillment beyond fleeting pleasure and manufactured desires that never satisfy.

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  Heedfulness

  Bhikkhu Khantipālo

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  This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 98 by Bhikkhu Khantipālo, 'Heedfulness' found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. IV, narrated by Shelina Hetherington. 
   
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  ...The quality of heedfulness has been praised many times by the Exalted Buddha, just as the opposite, heedlessness, has been condemned. In this Dhamma, there is much to be practised and there is practice suitable for every posture of the body and every minute of the day. There is practice to be done concerning the stream of thoughts racing in the mind, there is more practice connected with the thousands of words spoken every day, and there is Dhamma-practice for the body, whatever it is doing. Now none of this can be accomplished without heedfulness, without making effort, without employing mindful awareness, or without wisdom. Heedfulness implies the conscious cultivation of these three aspects of Dhamma: effort, mindfulness and wisdom....

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  Soul Mates

  Thomas More

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  With more than 200,000 hardcover copies sold, this companion volume to Care of the Soul offers more of Thomas Moore's inspiring wisdom and empathy as it expands on his ideas about life, love, and the mysteries of human relationships.  
   In Care of the Soul, Thomas Moore explored the importance of nurturing the soul and struck a chord nationwide -- the book became a long-term bestseller, topping charts across the country and selling 550,000 copies in hardcover and paperback combined. Building on that book's wisdom, Soul Mates, already a hardcover bestseller, explores how relationships of all kinds enhance our lives and fulfill the needs of our souls. Moore emphasizes the difficulties that inevitably accompany many relationships and focuses on the need to work through these differences in order to experience the deep reward that comes with intimacy and unconfined love.

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  Unlock Your Inner Superhero -...

  Hannah Bookbinder

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  They’re not broken—they’re extraordinary. 
  For millions of neurodivergent students, especially those with ADHD, daily life can feel like an uphill battle. From forgotten homework to struggles with time management and emotional regulation, these challenges strain relationships, erode self-esteem, and create far-reaching consequences. But ADHD isn’t a flaw—it’s a different way of functioning, one that thrives with the right support. 
    
  In this empowering and actionable guide, Hannah Bookbinder combines 25+ years of expertise with evidence-based strategies and real-life success stories. Each chapter offers tools to help teens and young adults with ADHD navigate their unique challenges, from organizing their day to building healthy relationships and managing anxiety. Designed specifically for neurodivergent high school and college readers, this book fosters self-understanding, confidence, and resilience. 
    
  With compassion and clarity, Unlock Your Inner Superhero is more than a resource—it’s a lifeline for neurodivergent kids, empowering them to embrace their uniquely amazing minds and unlock their full potential.

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