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  Lessons from Past Heroes - How...

  Phumlani M Majozi

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  What can be learned from black South Africans who achieved success before South Africa became a democracy in 1994? What are the challenges they faced, and how did they overcome them? And, today, how have South Africans benefited from the country's democratic system of governance?
  These are the questions Phumlani M. Majozi explores and attempts to answer in Lessons from Past Heroes.
  He traces black people's success and political activity back to the early 1900s; successful men and women who spearheaded the struggle against the segregationist, colonialist government and devoted their lives to advancing the interests of their communities. Phumlani explores the careers, challenges, and successes of people such as Pixley ka Isaka Seme, John Langalibalele Dube, Sol Plaatje and Josiah Tshangana Gumede.
  During the apartheid years, South Africa produced black men and women who overcame the odds to succeed in their fields of business, entertainment, science, and politics. They excelled in the face of an oppressive government system, and their stories should inspire every South African today.
  After exploring the history of South Africa, Phumlani delves into the present and the future; evaluating the challenges South Africans face and proposes solutions that can speed up their economic progress.
  He argues that much of South Africa's history has portrayed the majority as victims of the minority, and that the inspirational stories of those people who overcame adversity are not being told widely enough.
  These stories must be told to inspire future generations.
  If black South Africans could succeed in the pre-1994 era, what can stop them today? The answer is nothing, Phumlani writes.
  Phumlani M. Majozi is a business and macroeconomics analyst, writer and commentator on economic, political and global issues. He is a Senior Fellow at African Liberty and sits on the boards of four organisations: Chartered Institute of Business Accountants (CIBA), South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR), Social Research Foundation (SRF) and Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA).

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  Who Is a Worthy Mother? - An...

  Rebecca Wellington

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  Nearly every person in the United States is affected by adoption. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, the renewed debate over women's reproductive rights places an even greater emphasis on adoption. Wellington's timely—and deeply researched—account amplifies previously marginalized voices and exposes the social and racial biases embedded in the United States' adoption industry. 
   
   
   
  The history of adoption is rarely told from an adoptee's perspective. Wellington remedies this gap by framing the chronicle of adoption in America using her own life story. As she reckons with the pain and unanswered questions of her own experience, she explores broader issues surrounding adoption in the United States, including changing legal policies, sterilization and compulsory relinquishment programs, forced assimilation of babies of color and Indigenous babies adopted into white families, and other liabilities. 
   
   
   
  According to Wellington, US adoption practices in America are shrouded in secrecy, for they frequently cast shame on unmarried women, women struggling with fertility, and "illegitimate" babies and children. As the United States once again finds itself embroiled in heated disputes over women's bodily autonomy Wellington's book offers a unique and much-needed frame of reference.

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  A Rare Recording of Guy W Ballard

  Guy W. Ballard

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  Guy W. Ballard (July 28, 1878-December 29, 1939) and his wife, Edna Anne Wheeler Ballard, founded the I AM Movement. Ballard served in the US Army in World War I and then became a mining engineer. Both he and Edna studied theosophy and the occult extensively. In 1930 Ballard visited Mount Shasta in California, where he met another hiker who identified himself as the Count of St. Germain. These experiences are recorded in the three books Ballard wrote using the pen name Godfre Ray King. The I AM movement was one of the most successful, flamboyant, and controversial of the late 1930s. Ballard's teachings form the original nucleus for what are today called the Ascended Master Teachings and are still being taught by I AM sanctuaries all over the world.
  
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  The Apocalypse of Peter - A...

  Peter The Apostle, Tim Zengerink

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  What happens after death? What does divine justice truly look like? 
  The Apocalypse of Peter is one of the earliest and most vivid Christian visions of the afterlife.  
  Attributed to Peter the Apostle, this ancient apocalyptic text offers a powerful depiction of heaven and hell—revealing the joys of the righteous, the torments of the wicked, and the ultimate justice of God. 
  Now available in a clear, modern translation, this edition preserves the dramatic imagery and spiritual intensity of the original while making its timeless message accessible to today’s listener. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	A Vivid Vision of the Afterlife – Explore Peter’s revelations of divine reward and punishment 
  •	The Nature of Divine Justice – Reflections on God’s mercy, righteousness, and the consequences of our actions 
  •	Lessons on Redemption and Salvation – Hopeful guidance on the path to eternal life through repentance and faith 
  •	A Window into Early Christian Beliefs – Insights into how the early Church envisioned the spiritual realm 
  Whether you're seeking spiritual insight, theological reflection, or a deeper understanding of early Christian teachings, The Apocalypse of Peter offers a stirring and unforgettable journey into the eternal. 
  Start listening today—and uncover this timeless message of judgment, hope, and redemption.

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  Neurosultan Volume 3 - Wounds to...

  Abhijit Naskar

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  Neurosultan Volume 3 is a selection of poetic excerpts from Abhijit Naskar's most soulful works, spoken in his own voice. 
  1. Amor Apocalypse: Canım Sana İhtiyacım, 2022 
  2. Yarasistan: My Wounds, My Crown, 2023 
  3. Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect, 2023 
  4. Visvavictor: Kanima Akiyor Kainat, 2023 
  5. Aşk Mafia: Armor of The World, 2023 
  6. Yaralardan Yangın Doğar: Explorers of Night are Emperors of Dawn, 2023

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  Authoritarianism - A Very Short...

  James Loxton

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  Authoritarianism is one of the buzzwords of our age. But what is it exactly? This Very Short Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the world of authoritarian regimes, including military, single-party, and personalist regimes. It considers how understandings of authoritarianism have evolved over time, as well as the curious fact that many authoritarian regimes today hold elections. Drawing on examples from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, James Loxton examines the life cycle of authoritarian regimes. How are they born? What challenges do they face during life? Why do they die? The author shows how factors such as natural resource wealth and cross-border collaboration can contribute to authoritarian durability. He also highlights the disturbing fact that even when authoritarian regimes collapse, voters often use their newfound democratic rights to send former authoritarian officials back to office.

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