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  Going Low - How Profane Politics...

  Finbarr Curtis

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  Liberalism puts its trust in civil discourse and rational argument. Today, its opponents enthusiastically flout these norms, making a show of defying so-called political correctness. In the Trump era and beyond, right-wing figures delight in sheer offensiveness. What is at stake in breaking the rules of civility to "own the libs"? 
   
   
   
  Going Low examines how the offensive style of contemporary politics challenges liberal democratic institutions. Considering the rise of illiberal politics and debates about the limits of free speech, Finbarr Curtis draws on the insights of religious studies to rethink provocation and transgression. He argues that the spectacle of brazenly violating taboos is a show of dominance over a supposedly censorious liberalism. Profaning liberal pieties is the ultimate form of "winning." Curtis contends that deliberate offensiveness dovetails with the privatization of public goods: both represent the refusal to accommodate the sensibilities of others in a diverse society.

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  Living in the Future -...

  Victoria W. Wolcott

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  Living in the Future reveals the unexplored impact of utopian thought on the major figures of the Civil Rights Movement. 
    
  Utopian thinking is often dismissed as unrealistic, overly idealized, and flat-out impractical—in short, wholly divorced from the urgent conditions of daily life. This is perhaps especially true when the utopian ideal in question is reforming and repairing the United States’ bitter history of racial injustice. But as Victoria W. Wolcott provocatively argues, utopianism is actually the foundation of a rich and visionary worldview, one that specifically inspired the major figures of the Civil Rights Movement in ways that haven’t yet been fully understood or appreciated. 
   
  Wolcott makes clear that the idealism and pragmatism of the Civil Rights Movement were grounded in nothing less than an intensely utopian yearning. Key figures of the time, from Martin Luther King Jr. and Pauli Murray to Father Divine and Howard Thurman, all shared a belief in a radical pacificism that was both specifically utopian and deeply engaged in changing the current conditions of the existing world. Living in the Future recasts the various strains of mid-twentieth-century civil rights activism in a utopian light, revealing the power of dreaming in a profound and concrete fashion, one that can be emulated in other times that are desperate for change, like today.

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  The Dark Side of Diplomacy -...

  B. K. Chaaraoui

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  Embark on a Journey into the Shadows of Global Politics 
   
  Discover the hidden world of international diplomacy in The Dark Side of Diplomacy: Unseen Forces Shaping Nations and Fates. This book unveils the intrigue, power, and manipulation driving global politics. It delves into clandestine strategies, ethical dilemmas, and covert operations that define geopolitical landscapes. 
   
  Explore the evolution of diplomatic practices and the high-stakes realm of cyber diplomacy. Learn about the art of influence, uncover diplomatic intrigues, and confront ethical challenges in persuasion and coercion. With detailed case studies, the book offers unparalleled insights into how nations navigate global governance's treacherous waters. 
   
  Witness the battle for resources pushing nations to the brink and understand non-state actors' pivotal roles in shaping foreign policy. Chapters on regional tensions and proxy wars illuminate the complexities of a multipolar world, providing insights into shifting alliances and power balances. Explore the unique challenges faced by nations like Israel and shadowy operations aiming for regional dominance. 
   
  Beyond exposing international relations' realities, The Dark Side of Diplomacy highlights the future of diplomacy. In a world simultaneously connected and divided, innovations offer hope for more transparent and fair negotiations. This book equips readers with the knowledge to understand diplomacy's underlying forces, advocating for a world where influence is wielded responsibly. 
   
  For enthusiasts of politics, history, and international relations, The Dark Side of Diplomacy is essential. Embrace the opportunity to uncover the unseen forces shaping nations and fates in this thrilling exploration of diplomacy's darker aspects.

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  Above the Ground - A True Story...

  Dan Lawton

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  “The fascinating true story of [Kevin Barry] Artt . . . and how his life was pummeled and turned upside down by being dragged unjustly into ‘the Troubles.’” —Los Angeles Daily JournalThe account of a man convicted for a murder that he did not commit, Above the Ground: A True Story of the Troubles in Northern Ireland takes readers through one of the darkest periods in Northern Ireland’s history, highlighting themes of injustice, perseverance, and hope through Kevin Barry Artt’s escape and struggle.In this deep and exposing novel, readers are shown for the first time, the true story of the murder of British prison official Albert Miles by Irish Republican Army assassins and the best efforts of former IRA men and the British government to keep hidden the secrets of their dirty war during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. No matter where you stand regarding the bloody conflict, Above the Ground will have you turning the pages to keep revealing the truth. Filled with courtroom drama and true crime, you will not want to put this new release down!“Lawton’s account, honed by years on Kevin Barry Artt’s legal team, brings an advocate’s insight and dedication to exposing injustice. A must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, true crime, or courtroom drama.” —The Irish Echo “A startling, memorable forensic analysis and account of British rule in Ireland.” —Seamus Deane, Irish historian and writer“One of the best books ever written by an American about Northern Ireland and a must-read for those interested in promoting peace.” —Nancy Soderberg, former deputy assistant to President Clinton for national security affairs and author of The Superpower Myth

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  Life in the UK Test 2026 - With...

  Freddie Ixworth

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  What the students who pass the Life in the UK Test on their first attempt know, that you don’t... 
  Maybe you’re worried about not passing your examination on the first attempt? 
  Or maybe you have no idea where to begin with preparing for the test? 
  If that’s you, then fortunately we’re here to help you. 
  We want to make sure that you pass your examination with confidence in 2026. 
  We’ve hand-picked 500 questions from the Official Life in the UK Resident’s Guide – so you can be sure that the questions and answers you’re practising are accurate and up-to-date. 
  The questions and answers are equally spread across History, Government, Law & Your Role in the UK. We’ve included a mix of multiple choice questions and true/false questions, just like you’ll get on the day of the real test. 
  Here’s what you’ll get inside this book:   
  • 500 Practice Questions 
  • Detailed answers at the back of the book 
  • Important information on how & where to book your test 
  • Revision lists of sports personalities 
  • Revision lists of cultural personalities and inventors 
  No matter where in the world you are from, this book will help you to pass your Life in the UK test faster, and with more confidence – on your first attempt.

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  A Space for Us - A Guide for...

  Michelle Cassandra Johnson

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  The first comprehensive guide for leading BIPOC affinity groups for challenging white supremacy, healing racial trauma, and taking collective action 
   
   
   
  Meeting in racial affinity groups is a common practice in anti-racist, social justice, diversity, and similar educational endeavors. These groups provide a structured space in which participants can explore how racism personally impacts them, process specific experiences of racism, receive validation and support from their peers, heal, and strategize next steps for challenging racism, white supremacy, and internalized racial oppression. 
   
   
   
  In A Space for Us, Michelle Cassandra Johnson brings her over twenty years of experience leading dismantling-racism work to provide the first affinity-group guide made for BIPOC communities. This essential guide will: provide an understanding of the racial hierarchy and how it has impacted Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color differently; define and share common manifestations of internalized racial oppression; define anti-Blackness and provide skills to interrupt and address it; share rituals, practices, and sample agendas for affinity groups; provide rituals and tools for healing in BIPOC affinity groups; and provide information about how to come back together as BIPOC and white people to strategize and take collective action.

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