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  The Cultural Politics of Affect...

  Wei Dong

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  Against the background of the media commercialization reform since the 1990s in China and drawing on the case of »X-Change« (2006-2019), Wei Dong investigates the affective meaning-making mechanism in the multimodal text of Chinese reality TV. The focus lies on the ways in which emotions are appropriated and disciplined by regimes of power and identity, and the ways in which affect - in this case primarily kuqing (bitter emotions) communicated by the material and the body - have the potential to challenge or exceed existing relations of power in the mediascape. Wei Dong shows how Chinese reality TV provides a historical and theoretical opportunity for understanding the affective structures of contemporary China in the dynamic process of fracture and integration.

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  Darkest Christmas - December...

  Peter Harmsen

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  December 1942 saw the bloodiest Christmas in the history of mankind. Men were killing each other in greater numbers than ever before. The Holocaust continued, and innocent civilians were murdered by the thousands throughout the evil Nazi empire, even as the perpetrators celebrated the birth of Christ. 
   
   
   
  Millions stationed in far-off lands amid the greatest conflict in human history feared this was their last Christmas in freedom, or their last Christmas alive. At the same time as the slaughter continued unabated, throughout the world there were random acts of kindness. These gestures also straddled religious barriers and sometimes included those of non-Christian faiths. 
   
   
   
  At the same time, Christmas 1942 saw the injunction of "good will to man" distorted in ugly and callous ways. In Berlin, Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels spent time with his family while still buried in feverish fantasies about the Jewish world conspiracy. 
   
   
   
  Christmas 1942 saw the entire range of man's conduct towards his fellow man, reflecting the extremes of behavior, good and bad, that World War II gave rise to. The way the holiday was marked around the world tells a deeper, more universal story of the human condition.

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  The Resilient Mindset - Turning...

  Caleb David

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  What if the challenges you face could become your greatest strengths? The Resilient Mindset: Turning Adversity Into Advantage reveals how to harness life’s difficulties to fuel personal growth, success, and lasting confidence. 
  In this transformative book, you’ll learn how to: 
  ✔ Rewire your brain for resilience and long-term success 
   ✔ Develop a mindset that thrives under pressure 
   ✔ Transform failures into learning opportunities 
   ✔ Cultivate emotional agility and mental toughness 
   ✔ Build habits that reinforce confidence and perseverance 
   ✔ Maintain resilience even in the face of uncertainty 
  Through expert insights, inspiring real-world examples, and actionable exercises, this book will help you see setbacks not as roadblocks, but as the very foundation of your success. The Resilient Mindset is your roadmap to shifting from struggle to strength—no matter what life throws your way. 
  Adversity is inevitable. Thriving is a choice. Are you ready to make the shift?

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  The Roman Empire Uncovered -...

  Rogan Fish

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  The Roman Empire, one of history's most influential superpowers, traces its origins to a blend of myth, legend, and historical reality. Understanding the foundations of Rome requires examining the myths surrounding its birth, its early expansion as a republic, and the eventual transformation into a dominant empire. These formative stages laid the groundwork for centuries of imperial dominance, establishing Rome as a cultural and political epicenter. 
  The story of Rome's foundation begins with the legendary tale of Romulus and Remus. According to Roman mythology, the twin brothers were abandoned by the river Tiber, only to be rescued and nurtured by a she-wolf. Eventually, Romulus would go on to establish the city on Palatine Hill in 753 BCE, becoming its first king after a violent dispute with Remus. Though historians debate the factual accuracy of this tale, it symbolizes Rome’s resilience and its origins rooted in struggle and survival. This myth, coupled with archaeological evidence from early settlements on the hills of Rome, provides insight into how Romans viewed their beginnings as both divine and destined for greatness. 
  Following its legendary foundation, Rome gradually transformed from a small settlement into a robust city-state. Initially, it was ruled by a series of kings who laid the foundations of Roman society, including political and religious institutions. However, the overthrow of the monarchy in 509 BCE marked the beginning of the Roman Republic, a period characterized by shared power between elected officials and a complex system of checks and balances. The Republic's political structure, with the Senate as a central governing body, reflected a commitment to preventing any single ruler from holding excessive power. This early model of governance would profoundly influence later empires and modern political systems.

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  School Society and State - A New...

  Tracy L. Steffes

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   “Democracy has to be born anew every generation, and education is its midwife,” wrote John Dewey in his classic work The School and Society. In School, Society, and State, Tracy Steffes places that idea at the center of her exploration of the connections between public school reform in the early twentieth century and American political development from 1890 to 1940.American public schooling, Steffes shows, was not merely another reform project of the Progressive Era, but a central one. She addresses why Americans invested in public education and explains how an array of reformers subtly transformed schooling into a tool of social governance to address the consequences of industrialization and urbanization. By extending the reach of schools, broadening their mandate, and expanding their authority over the well-being of children, the state assumed a defining role in the education—and in the lives—of American families.In School, Society, and State, Steffes returns the state to the study of the history of education and brings the schools back into our discussion of state power during a pivotal moment in American political development.

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  Hope Circuits - Rewiring...

  Jessica Riddell

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  How do we model abundance and generosity — in teaching, in learning, in leading organizations, particularly non-profits — when dealing with fiscal austerity and other forms of scarcity thinking? Hope Circuits explores this question, presenting sophisticated ideas that support democratizing higher education for everybody.
  		 
  Written in a conversational style that draws upon Jessica Riddell’s experience in governance, senior administration, and scholarship, the book is a how-to guide and thought leadership manifesto for developing the conceptual tools to seek solutions to higher education’s most pressing issues. Hope Circuits aims to rewire mindsets, perspectives, and behaviours to in turn rewire and renew the systems within which university stakeholders learn, live, and work. It tackles this challenging feat by suggesting ten tools to build hope circuits, a concept borrowed from neuroscience. 
  		 
  Riddell acknowledges that changing systems and deep cultures is not for the faint of heart; indeed, the more than 250 interviews conducted with thought partners for Hope Circuits expose how individuals who navigate complex systems regularly experience discomfort and even despair. In response, she shows us how to anchor a practice of hope in higher education with focus and intention, inviting others to adopt and adapt her approach.

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