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  The Black Boom

  Jason L Riley

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  Economic inequality continues to be one of the most hotly debated topics in America, but there has been relatively little discussion of the fact that black-white gaps in joblessness, income, poverty, and other measures were shrinking prior to the pandemic. Why was it happening, and why did this phenomenon go unacknowledged by so much of the media? 
   
   
   
  In The Black Boom, Jason L. Riley—acclaimed Wall Street Journal columnist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute—digs into the data and concludes that the economic lives of black people improved significantly under policies put into place during the Trump administration. 
   
   
   
  Less inequality is something that everyone wants, but disapproval of Trump's personality and methods too often skewed the media's appraisal of effective policies advocated by his administration. If we want to make real progress in improving the lives of low-income minorities, says Riley, we must look beyond our partisan differences at what works and keep doing it. Unfortunately, many press outlets were unable or unwilling to do that.

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  John Snow and the Cholera...

  Charles River Editors

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  Plague and pestilence have both fascinated and terrified humanity from the very beginning. Societies and individuals have struggled to make sense of them, and more importantly they’ve often struggled to avoid them. Before the scientific age, people had no knowledge of the microbiological agents – unseen bacteria and viruses – which afflicted them, and thus the maladies were often ascribed to wrathful supernatural forces. Even when advances in knowledge posited natural causes for epidemics and pandemics, medicine struggled to deal with them, and for hundreds of years religion continued to work hand-in-hand with medicine.  
  	In the case of cholera, once among the most dreaded diseases, a breakthrough in Victorian England occurred in the mid-19th century during one of several epidemics to assault the island. In that instance, an unassuming physician named John Snow was able to trace the environmental component in which cholera was carried. He accomplished this in large part through a painstaking map cross-referencing location and specific cases of infection within a small area of London. Eventually, he narrowed the source down to a single manual water pump in the midst of the poverty-stricken neighborhood of Soho.  
  	At the time, however, in the face of resistance launched by more powerful and pedigreed members of the medical profession, Snow was rewarded with criticism for not successfully revealing the entirety of the disease’s inner mechanics. It was only over the course of several decades that Snow was able to persuade the medical community at large of the disease’s source, and the British successfully established policies that helped prevent future outbreaks. Ironically, Snow eventually gained membership in Britain’s high circle of elite medical practitioners, but it was not his work on cholera that initially propelled him to global fame.

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  Quel che ho da dire è che sono...

  Bartolomeo Vanzetti

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  Vanzetti nacque a Villafalletto, in provincia di Cuneo, l'11 giugno del 1888, primogenito dei quattro figli di Giovanna Nivello (1862-1907) e Giovanni Battista Vanzetti (1849-1931), modesto proprietario terriero e gestore di una piccola caffetteria. Pur non vivendo in ristrettezze economiche, a spingerlo a emigrare negli Stati Uniti d'America furono soprattutto l'improvvisa e tragica morte dell'amata madre, che lo portò quasi alla follia, e probabilmente una consuetudine familiare (anche il padre era stato emigrante per un breve periodo, dal 1881 al 1883 in California). Fece molti lavori, accettando tutto ciò che gli capitava. Lavorò in varie trattorie, in una cava, in un'acciaieria e in una fabbrica di cordami, la Plymouth Cordage Company. Spirito libero e indipendente, era un avido lettore soprattutto delle opere di Marx, Darwin, Hugo, Gorkij, Tolstoj, Zola e Dante. Nel 1916 guidò uno sciopero contro la Plymouth e per questo motivo nessuno volle più dargli un lavoro. Più tardi, nel 1919, si mise in proprio facendo il pescivendolo fino al momento dell'arresto.

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  Summary: Mating in Captivity -...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is not the official book, it is a summary & it does not accompany the official. 
  Ever wondered why passion often fades in long-term relationships? Why does the very thing that brings us together—intimacy—also pull us apart? Our summary of Esther Perel's groundbreaking book 'Mating in Captivity' delves into the complexities of desire, romance, and intimacy within committed relationships. 
  In an easily digestible format, we unpack Perel's expert insights into how modern couples can sustain—or reignite—the passion that first drew them together. From the balance of freedom and security to the interplay between familiarity and mystery, this summary explores how you can maintain a fulfilling sexual and emotional relationship without sacrificing depth or meaning. 
  Discover how to break free from the paradoxical dilemmas that come with long-term love and keep the fire alive. Whether you're in a relationship, planning to be in one, or just curious about the intricacies of love and desire, this summary offers you a fresh perspective on the art of keeping passion alive. 
  If you're ready to rediscover your relationship and breathe new life into your love life, our summary is the catalyst you've been waiting for.

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  Green Renaissance - Unveiling...

  JM Balbuena

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  Embark on an eye-opening journey into the multifaceted world of one of the most vilified plant in the history of humanity. From its pre-historical roots to its groundbreaking future, this book explores the complexities and possibilities of the cannabis plant. Ever wondered about the significance of terms like 'THC' or 'wake and bake' or the difference between decriminalization and legalization? 
  Discover the vital role of activists, communities, and politicians and how their actions shaped the industry's past and continue to pave its future. Get an inside look at cannabis culture, complete with an exploration into the historical influence of the plant in wellness, lifestyle and culture. Understand the nuanced of policies, connect the dots between major historical events, dive into the legal challenges and opportunities that canna-preneurs currently face, and weigh in on the possible pros and cons of federal legalization. 
  With a blend of cultural insight, policy discussion and a nod to the cannabis culture that continues to bring people together, this book serves as an essential guide for anyone interested in the world of cannabis—be it as a consumer, advocate, entrepreneur, or curious George. Let this book be your hindsight to a rich history full of lessons learned, and your foresight to what lies ahead: a future filled with promise and potential.

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  Real Near-Death Stories NDE...

  Tales Of Afterlife

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  What if consciousness continues beyond clinical death, and ordinary people have returned with extraordinary proof of an afterlife? Journey through meticulously documented near-death experiences that challenge everything science tells us about consciousness and mortality. These aren't folklore or religious tales—they're verified accounts from credible witnesses whose lives were forever transformed by their encounters with death and return. Discover the remarkable story of Tom Sawyer, who survived 33,000 volts of electricity for twenty minutes, experiencing clinical death while witnessing profound revelations about existence, interconnectedness, and the nature of reality itself. Follow Dr. Lloyd Rudy's impossible surgical case that shattered a veteran heart surgeon's materialist worldview. Each account features extensive research, medical documentation, and follow-up studies that validate these extraordinary experiences. Explore detailed life reviews where experiencers relive every moment from multiple perspectives, understanding the ripple effects of their actions across time and space. Witness dramatic personality transformations, enhanced psychic abilities, and the complete loss of death anxiety that characterizes authentic near-death experiences. These stories offer compelling evidence for consciousness survival, featuring truck drivers, medical professionals, and ordinary individuals who encountered something beyond physical reality. Whether you're seeking comfort about mortality, exploring consciousness research, or investigating evidence for an afterlife, these thoroughly investigated cases provide profound insights into humanity's greatest mystery—what happens when we die.

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