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  A Second Chance - A Federal...

  Frederic Block

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  Murderous mafia capos. The police officer who brutalized Abner Louima. A purveyor of child pornography. These are some of the defendants to have come before US District Court Judge Frederic Block to ask for reductions in their prison sentences. All of them have been found guilty and have already served decades in prison, but under the 2018 First Step Act they are entitled to petition for reconsideration and release. 
   
   
   
  In a rare glimpse behind the bench, Judge Block recounts the cases of six incarcerated people who have done heinous things but have nevertheless petitioned him for their release. He then explains the criteria the First Step Act has spelled out for his consideration. And, in a novel twist, he asks the listener, "What would you do?" 
   
   
   
  Judge Block puts us out of our suspense in a third section of the book where he tells us what he did do in each case and why, as he weighs each compassionate release request, evaluating issues ranging from "the trial tax," to sentencing disparities, to judicial incompetence. Finally, Judge Block makes the compelling case that the First Step Act should be extended to state court judges, since state prisons house about ninety percent of those incarcerated. In a book that could be the basis for a new season of Law & Order, Judge Block challenges our ideas about punishment and justice.

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  The Chicago Canon on Free...

  Tony Banout, Tom Ginsburg

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  A collection of texts that provide the foundation for the University of Chicago’s longstanding tradition of free expression, principles that are at the center of current debates within higher education and society more broadly. Free inquiry and expression are hotly contested, both on campus and in social and political life. Since its founding in the late nineteenth century, the University of Chicago has been at the forefront of conversations around free speech and academic freedom in higher education. The University’s approach to free expression grew from a sterling reputation as a research university as well as a commitment to American pragmatism and democratic progress, all of which depended on what its first president referred to as the “complete freedom of speech on all subjects.” In 2015, more than 100 years later, then University provost and president J. D. Isaacs and Robert Zimmer echoed this commitment, releasing a statement by a faculty committee led by law professor Geoffrey R. Stone that has come to be known as the Chicago Principles, now adopted or endorsed by one hundred US colleges and universities. These principles are just a part of the long-standing dialogue at the University of Chicago around freedom of expression—its meaning and limits. The Chicago Canon on Free Inquiry and Expression brings together exemplary documents – some published for the first time here – that explain and situate this ongoing conversation with an introductory essay that brings the tradition to light.
  
  At a time of nationwide campus speech debates, engaging with these texts and the questions they raise is essential to sustaining an environment of broad intellectual and ideological diversity. This book offers a blueprint for the future of higher education’s vital work and points to the civic value of free expression. 

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  Conversational Phrases...

  Innovative Language Learning, ...

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  Are you trying to learn Portuguese…but having trouble speaking?
   
  Do you struggle coming up with your own Portuguese sentences?
   
  Are you tired of not understanding how Portuguese grammar works?
   
  
   
  If you answered yes to any of these questions, …
   
  
   
  ...then the Conversational Phrases Audiobook, Level 1 - Absolute Beginner is for you!
   
  
   
  In this beginner-level Audiobook, you will master over 25 common sentence patterns across 25 simple lessons. By the end, you’ll be able to ask common questions and answer them in your own way, all while acquiring over 100 Portuguese words. 
   
  
   
  Most importantly, you’ll be able to have real conversations in various social situations.
   
  
   
  How, you may ask? Each lesson introduces a new conversation reflecting a real-world situation, including casual chats between friends as well as dialogues in more formal settings. Learning is made easy with three simple steps:
   
  
   
  1. Get familiar: First, you get a sample conversation and its translation.
   
  2. Understand: Then, we explain an underlying sentence pattern, so you can grasp the grammar and actually understand how the Portuguese works.
   
  3. Practice: Lastly, you create your own responses… and start speaking Portuguese!
   
  
   
  Lessons in this audiobook include:
   
  - Going Sightseeing
   
  - Going to a Restaurant
   
  - Giving Directions
   
  - Going to the Movies
   
  - Renting an Apartment
   
  And much more!
   
  
   
  Conversational Phrases Audiobook, Level 1 - Absolute Beginner contains:
   
  - 25 Lessons 
   
  - 4 Hours+ of Content
   
  - 1 Core Pattern Per Lesson
   
  - 100+ Portuguese Vocabulary Words
   
  - 28 Page Accompanying PDF eBook
   
  
   
  Download the PDF and read along

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  IIT - The Untold Story of...

  Prabhat Kumar

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  The definitive story of India's most iconic institution -- and the millions of lives it has shaped. 
  Essential listening for IIT aspirants, alumni, educators, policymakers, and every Indian family that has ever dared to dream. 
   
  From the ruins of a colonial prison in 1951 to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, the Indian Institutes of Technology have produced the engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who built the modern world.  
  But behind the INR 1-crore placement headlines and the glittering alumni roll-call lies a far more complex truth. 
  In this landmark work, PanIIT Chairman Prabhat Kumar delivers a sweeping, unflinching account of the IIT ecosystem -- its Cold War origins, the brutal JEE entrance exam, the ?15,000-crore Kota coaching industry, the brain-drain debate, the mental health crisis on campus, and the salary illusions that drive families to financial ruin. 
  Blending razor-sharp analysis, archival secrets, and exclusive interviews with pioneers, directors, struggling aspirants, billion-dollar founders, and unsung heroes, IIT: The Untold Story of India's Most Prestigious Educational Ecosystem delivers a raw, multi-generational portrait of an institution that has shaped India's destiny.

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  Campus Free Speech - A Pocket Guide

  Cass R. Sunstein

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  Free speech is indispensable on college campuses: allowing varied views and frank exchanges of opinion is a core component of the educational enterprise. But free speech does not mean a free-for-all. The First Amendment prohibits "abridging the freedom of speech," yet laws against perjury or bribery, for example, are still constitutional. In the same way, valuing freedom of speech does not stop a university from regulating speech when doing so is necessary for its educational mission. So where is the dividing line? How can we distinguish reasonable restrictions from impermissible infringement? 
   
   
   
  In this pragmatic, no-nonsense explainer, Cass Sunstein takes us through a wide range of scenarios involving students, professors, and administrators. He discusses why it's consistent with the First Amendment to punish students who shout down a speaker, but not those who chant offensive slogans; why a professor cannot be fired for writing a politically charged op-ed, yet a university might legitimately consider an applicant's political views when deciding whether to hire her. He explains why private universities are not legally bound by the First Amendment yet should, in most cases, look to follow it. And he addresses the thorny question of whether a university should officially take sides on public issues or deliberately keep the institution outside the fray.

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  Weird Pet Facts for Sleep

  Drowsy Facts

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  This audiobook shares soft and steady facts about pets that are a little unusual but still simple to hear. It is made to be calm and easy to follow, so it works well as something to listen to at night.  
  You will hear about odd habits that pets sometimes have, small bits of history about animals we keep at home, and quiet details about their behavior. The focus stays on light and plain facts. There are no stories or dramatic moments, only simple information to keep your thoughts relaxed.  
  The facts move at a slow pace, with a steady tone that helps you settle as you listen. It is not made to surprise or excite, but to give your mind something soft to focus on as you rest.  
  If you like animals or just want something gentle to hear before sleep, this audiobook is a calm way to hear about pets and their little quirks without any rush or noise. 

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