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  Easy Money - American Puritans...

  Dror Goldberg

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  A sweeping history of the American invention of modern money. 
  Economists endlessly debate the nature of legal tender monetary systems—coins and bills issued by a government or other authority. Yet the origins of these currencies have received little attention. 
  Dror Goldberg tells the story of modern money in North America through the Massachusetts colony during the seventeenth century. As the young settlement transitioned to self-governance and its economy grew, the need to formalize a smooth exchange emerged. Printing local money followed. 
  Easy Money illustrates how colonists invented contemporary currency by shifting its foundation from intrinsically valuable goods—such as silver—to the taxation of the state. Goldberg traces how this structure grew into a worldwide system in which, monetarily, we are all Massachusetts. Weaving economics, law, and American history, Easy Money is a new touchstone in the story of monetary systems.

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  Rural Wrongs - Hunting and the...

  Charlie Pye-Smith

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  Rural Wrongs tells a shocking story about how the hunting bans enacted in England, Wales and Scotland some 20 years ago have proved to be a disaster for animal welfare. Instead of making life better for the fox, the brown hare and the red deer, they have often made life worse. As Lord Moore says in his foreword: "Rural Wrongs is the first serious work of its kind. It is a vivid and heartfelt tale about what happens to animal and human landscapes when people meddle in them for the wrong reasons. It should serve as a handbook for all those seeking to show why bad law must be replaced by rules that truly address animal welfare."

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  Swapped with My Housewife -...

  Kinky Press

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  This is a home where a man’s word is law—no matter which of them is the man. 
    
  I’m used to giving the orders, so when my wife produces a pair of magic potions for the bedroom, she only demurely suggests we drink. A suggestion I will come to regret—or will I? 
    
  As I am turned into a stunning model of the feminine side, I am amazed to find the hot man who used to be my wife now makes my mouth water—a mouth that wants to wrap around that firm rod. 
    
  But not before doing the dishes and getting that sweet new rear end of mine bent over the sink, where my newfound innocence will be taken. 
    
  How much can I take before I turn back to a man, and will I ever be the same?

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  From Shattered to Restored -...

  Nanette V Larson

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  In this stunningly transparent memoir, Nanette Larson shares her journey from a life of constant hopelessness and despair, deep depression, crippling anxiety, and suicidality to one full of victorious hope and purpose. Realizing that she had allowed the labels that had been pasted upon her by medical professionals and society alike to define who she was, Nanette changed her perspective by seeing herself through the eyes of her Maker. Taking control of her thoughts was only the first step of a winding road to wellness, however. As a mental health professional herself, Nanette now shares with her readers the techniques that helped her address every part of her being - spirit, soul, and body. From distressed patient to nationally recognized deputy director and ambassador of Wellness and Recovery Services for the Illinois Division of Mental Health, Nanette is living proof that full recovery from mental health issues is, indeed, possible, and a successful, happy, healthy life can be found on the other side of the struggle.

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  Dangerous Medicine - The Story...

  Sydney A. Halpern

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  The untold history of America's mid-twentieth-century program of hepatitis infection research, its scientists' aspirations, and the damage the project caused human subjects 
   
   
    
  From 1942 through 1972, American biomedical researchers deliberately infected people with hepatitis. Government-sponsored researchers were attempting to discover the basic features of the disease and the viruses causing it, and to develop interventions that would quell recurring outbreaks. Drawing from extensive archival research and in-person interviews, Sydney Halpern traces the hepatitis program from its origins in World War II through its expansion during the initial Cold War years, to its demise in the early 1970s amid an outcry over research abuse. 
   
   
    
  The subjects in hepatitis studies were members of stigmatized groups—conscientious objectors, prison inmates, the mentally ill, and developmentally disabled adults and children. The book reveals how researchers invoked military and scientific imperatives and the rhetoric of a common good to win support for the experiments and access to recruits. Halpern examines the participants' long-term health consequences and raises troubling questions about hazardous human experiments aimed at controlling today's epidemic diseases.

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  The Sociology of Religion - How...

  Fred Grandsen

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  Religion has long been a fundamental aspect of human society, influencing cultures, shaping social norms, and providing meaning to people’s lives. The sociology of religion examines how faith and belief systems function within society, analyzing their impact on individuals, communities, and institutions. Unlike theological approaches that focus on the truth or divinity of religious doctrines, sociologists study religion as a social phenomenon, investigating its role in maintaining social order, fostering group identity, and driving social change. 
  One of the key concerns in the sociology of religion is understanding how religious beliefs and practices are shaped by broader social structures. Religious traditions do not exist in isolation; they are influenced by historical contexts, political systems, and economic conditions. For example, the rise of industrialization and urbanization has been linked to shifts in religious affiliation, with some societies experiencing a decline in traditional religious practices while others see the emergence of new forms of spirituality. 
  Sociologists also explore the role of religion in social cohesion and conflict. Many theorists, including Émile Durkheim, argue that religion serves as a unifying force, bringing people together through shared rituals, moral values, and collective worship. In this sense, religion helps to reinforce social bonds and provide a sense of belonging. However, religion can also be a source of division, contributing to sectarian conflicts, discrimination, and political struggles. The study of religious pluralism and interfaith relations highlights both the possibilities for coexistence and the challenges posed by religious diversity.

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