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  I'm Black I'm Christian I'm...

  Pamela R. Lightsey, Rodney...

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  It's uncertain that Howard Thurman made the remark often attributed to him, "I have been writing this book all my life," but there is little doubt that he was deeply immersed in reflection on the times that bear an uncanny resemblance to the present day, which give voice to the Black Lives Matter movement. 
   
   
   
  Our "life's book" is filled with sentence upon sentence of marginalization, pages of apartheid, chapters of separate and unequal. Now this season reveals volumes of violence against Blacks in America. 
   
   
   
  Ten Black women and men explore life through the lens of compelling personal religious narratives. They are people and leaders whose lives are tangible demonstrations of the power of a divine purpose and evidence of what grace really means in face of hardship, disappointment, and determination. Each of the journeys intersect because of three central elements that are the focus of this book. We're Black. We're Christians. We're Methodists. Each starts with the fact, "I'm Black," but to resolve the conflict of being Christian and Methodist means confronting aspects of White theology, White supremacy, and White racism in order to ground an oppositional experience toward domination over four centuries in America.

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  Wealth and Poverty of Nations...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Wealth and Poverty of Nations, by 
  David S. Landes.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by David S. Landes.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Why are some nations rich while others remain mired in poverty? This groundbreaking exploration delves into the historical, cultural, and economic factors that have shaped global inequalities. Spanning centuries of human history, the book examines the impact of innovation, institutions, geography, and cultural values in shaping the wealth of nations. Through compelling examples and meticulous analysis, it provides a thought-provoking narrative on how the forces of history continue to influence the present, offering insights into the roots of economic success and failure.

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  Democracy in Action - Collective...

  Carolyn M. Hendriks, Albert W. Dzur

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  Government and market failures spur many citizens to practical action today. Around the globe people form renewable energy cooperatives, provide support for marginalized populations, and deliver alternative justice and care services. What motivates citizens to begin such practical problem-solving? How do they engage others? What knowledge do they generate? How do they interact with state and market actors? What risks and opportunities do they hold for contemporary democracy? 
   
   
   
  To answer these questions, Dzur and Hendriks develop the concept of citizens' governance space to delineate these efforts from contentious social movements, formal civic associations, and local community organizations. Drawing on cases from around the globe, the authors examine how citizens do functional policy work, develop and disrupt knowledge, and selectively partner with governments and corporations. They reveal complexities and risks posed by citizens' governance spaces while also showing how they offer a distinct form of democratic participation centered on practical efforts and outcomes. 
   
   
   
  Democracy in Action provides a new lens for recognizing and understanding the more practical ways that citizens contribute to governance and democracy.

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  Empath: A Gift and a Curse

  Margaret Mann

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  Do you feel like you can perfectly understand other people's feelings? Do you often hear people saying that you are way too sensible and that you should start being stronger in certain situations? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and lost in the complex and negative world we're living in nowadays? Then you need to keep reading...Here's a preview of what you will discover:- How to become a happy and healthy empath (even if you deeply feel that all the negativity of the world holds you back from joyfulness).- The five mistakes every empath makes that only create self-sabotage and blockages.- The scientific research that demonstrates that empaths are real people with incredible feelings and not mystical creatures invented by the media.- The most essential methods to protect yourself and your energies as an empath (hint: it's very important to avoid certain people for your own well-being).- How to realize IN AN INSTANT that you've received the gift of empathy and how to use it in the best and little-known way.- The reason why if you're an empath it is like to have superpowers (and how to use those to manifest the life of your dreams).And much, much more...Even if you feel like you are extremely sensitive and emotionally unstable, with this book, you can learn how to develop self-help and management skills, improve your mental health, and reach all your personal and professional goals.Experts will make you realize deeper and deeper that as an empath you have in your daily-life unique strengths and challenges that other people cannot understand. With the help of different methods and techniques, you will be able to react in your routine in the most positive and life-enriching attitude.If you want to unlock access to this potent information about the empath psyche and reach your full potential, then you should start this book today!

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  Modern Japan: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  Mention Japanese history to a non-Japanese, and the first thing that will likely come to mind is the samurai, the legendary warrior elite who ruled the country for over one thousand years. But how did they meet their end? 
  With their two swords, top-knot haircut, and legendary code of honor, the samurai were the absolute, unquestioned rulers of the country. That all began to change rapidly when the “black ships” of US Commodore Matthew Perry arrived in Tokyo Bay in 1853. 
  Since 1600, the Japanese had been closed off from the world. This began during the era of the Tokugawa shoguns, the family of generals who ruled Japan in the name of the emperor. Their reign ended in the early 1860s when the people of Japan realized that living in the past (under the samurai) had put them at a great disadvantage to the Western nations. 
  Between 1868 and 1912, Japan rose from a country stuck in the 17th century to a world power that defeated both China and Russia at war. In the 1920s and 1930s, Japan went from an evolving democracy to a resurgent military government, which attempted to dominate much of Asia and the Pacific. That effort ended with the two atomic bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 
  Japan yet again “rose from the ashes” and rebuilt itself as a modern Western-style democratic government and economic powerhouse. Today, the Japanese economy is the third-largest in the world, and Japanese culture is celebrated worldwide for its ancient wisdom, food, culture, and much more. 
  Grab your copy today! Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning more about Japan.

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  Strength in Numbers - How Polls...

  G. Elliott Morris

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  Public opinion polling is the ultimate democratic process; it gives every person an equal voice in letting elected leaders know what they need and want. But in the eyes of the public, polls today are tarnished. Recent election forecasts have routinely missed the mark and media coverage of polls has focused solely on predicting winners and losers. 
   
   
   
  In Strength in Numbers, data journalist G. Elliott Morris argues that the larger purpose of political polls is to improve democracy, not just predict elections. Whether used by interest groups, the press, or politicians, polling serves as a pipeline from the governed to the government, giving citizens influence they would otherwise lack. No one who believes in democracy can afford to give up on polls; they should commit, instead, to understanding them better. 
   
   
   
  Morris takes listeners from the first semblance of data-gathering in the ancient world through to the development of modern-day scientific polling. He explains how the internet and "big data" have solved many challenges in polling—and created others. He covers the rise of polling aggregation and methods of election forecasting, reveals how data can be distorted and misrepresented, and demystifies the uncertainty of polling. Acknowledging where polls have gone wrong in the past, Morris charts a path for the industry's future.

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