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  Obscurantism in power When...

  Brice Perrier

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  Over the last ten years or so, it has become commonplace to hear talk of an obscurantist threat linked to a rise in irrationality, manifested mainly by a mistrust of vaccination and conventional medicine. But obscurantism can also be found where we pride ourselves on fighting it. In this case, it is no longer the work of marginal or anti-establishment groups, but of a dominant way of thinking that presents itself as that of science and rationality. 
  The aim of this book is to lift the veil on this obscurantism in power. Through numerous examples, from impeded research into unexplained phenomena such as near-death experiences, to the vast field of medicine where the pharmaceutical industry has cornered the market on proving the usefulness of a treatment, Brice Perrier reveals how reason is transformed into dogmatism and hinders the advancement of knowledge. 
  The aim of the book is not to say what is true or false, nor to settle scientific controversies, but to understand why these debates, which have always been legitimate and even necessary in science, may simply no longer be allowed.

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  Searching for George Gordon...

  Tom Huntington

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  A historian chronicles the life of the Union Civil War general while recounting his own unusual journey during his investigation into the past. Who was George Gordon Meade? He should be remembered as one of the Civil War’s most important generals. Instead, history has pushed him aside. The hot-tempered Meade received command of the Union’s dysfunctional Army of the Potomac only three days before he defeated Robert E. Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg. After that, Meade watched his reputation decline, thanks in part to the escape of Lee’s army, hostility from politicians and the press, the machinations of Gen. Daniel Sickles, and the rise of Ulysses S. Grant. “I suppose after a while,” Meade once grumbled, “it will be discovered I was not at Gettysburg at all.”  The Rodney Dangerfield of Civil War generals, Meade gets no respect—and author Tom Huntington wanted to find out why. In Searching for George Gordon Meade, he tells the story of the general’s life and his participation in the Civil War’s great engagements, from George McClellan’s Richmond Campaign to Appomattox. Huntington also provides accounts of his own investigations of Meade’s legacy. Along the way he hikes across battlefields, recites the names of fallen soldiers at a candlelit ceremony at Gettysburg, drinks a champagne toast at Meade’s grave on New Year’s Eve, and visits a severed leg, a buried arm, and a horse’s head. The result is a quirky and compelling mash-up of history, biography, travel, and journalism that casts new light on an overlooked figure from the past. Praise for Searching for George Gordon Meade“Unique and irresistible.” —Harold Holzer, chairman of Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation“Huntington’s wry, boisterous biography-within-a-travel journal . . . strives to remake the reputation of Meade and offers a compelling new way to approach biography.” —John G. Shelby, Meade: The Price of Command, 1863–1865 “It’s the rare reader who will not enjoy accompanying Huntington on his search for Meade.” —America’s Civil War "A refreshingly readable and well-researched book. . . . Searching for George Gordon Meade should be required reading for all those interested in Civil War history.” —Civil War News

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  Intellectual Self-Destruction -...

  Franziska Sittig, Noam Petri

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  This study is a clarion call, exposing how Western academia is at a tipping point, with Europe on the brink of following America’s path of radicalization.

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  Gaza - The Dream and the Nightmare

  Maia Carter Hallward, Julie M....

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  Since the brutal attacks of October 7, 2023, the Gaza strip—home to over 2 million Palestinians—has once again become a critical flashpoint in the Middle East. As the world looks on in horror at the renewal of intense violence between Hamas and Israel, Gazans are engulfed by a humanitarian and security crisis that shows no signs of abating. How did Gaza become the site of such devastation? And what does the future hold for this small strip of land?In this urgent book, Julie M. Norman and Maia Carter Hallward provide a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Gaza's political history. Combining a nuanced narrative with hard-hitting reflections from everyday Gazans, the book tells the dynamic story of how Gaza became an epicenter of the Israeli–-Palestinian conflict and a pivotal hot-spot in the region. It also tells the story of a place that, for many residents, is defined by much more than violence or suffering, revealing the resilience and determination of those who live there.As the world grapples with how to envision Gaza after the latest devastation, this book provides a crucial foundation that unpacks the territory's history through the voices of its civilians, who are all too often absent from debate.

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  Fighting Hell - Headed to Israel

  Cheryl Remington

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  “Victorious” is the extraordinary autobiographical account of Cheryl Remington, a woman whose remarkable journey transformed her from an innocent child to the Last Prophet of God. This series spans an incredible 70 years and captures the profound trials, revelations, and triumphs that have defined her life. 
  Through vivid storytelling, Cheryl shares the intimate lessons, wisdom, and divine guidance she received, offering readers a rare glimpse into the life of one chosen by **Adonai**. Her unwavering faith in the face of overwhelming adversity will inspire, challenge, and deeply move you. With every page, you will question how she endured unimaginable hardships and emerged more robust, filled with divine purpose. 
  Her absolute dedication to God is unshakable. Despite obstacles or forces trying to sway her, Cheryl’s life is a testament to resilience, divine calling, and unwavering belief in a higher purpose. “Victorious” is not just her story—it is a journey of faith, revelation, and the triumph of the spirit.

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  World War II - Humanity's...

  Sage Winters

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  Goldmine! This book consists of no less than 28 titles about World War II! Get this discount now! The following titles will be available for you to enjoy to listen to: 
  Blitzkrieg 
  Churchill's War 
  Codebreakers 
  Fighter Aces of World War II 
  From Normandy to the Rhine 
  Japan's Surrender 
  Nuremberg Trials 
  Operation Overlord 
  Patton's Push 
  Pearl Harbor 
  Prisoners of War 
  Resistance Fighters 
  Tanks of the Eastern Front 
  The African Campaign 
  The Battle of Britain 
  The Battle of the Bulge 
  The Fall of Berlin 
  The French Resistance 
  The Holocaust 
  The Homefront Heroes 
  The Invasion of Italy 
  The Pacific Theater 
  The Rise of Nazi Germany 
  The Siege of Stalingrad 
  The War in the Air 
  The Yalta Conference 
  War on the Waves 
  Women at War

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