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  In the shadow of violence

  Mohammad Fazeli

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  Mohammad Fazeli has summarized the book *"Violence and Social Orders"* in five parts.    This book, one of the final works by Douglass North, was written after his 90th birthday in collaboration with Barry Weingast, a political science professor at Stanford University, and John Wallis, an economic historian. It offers a unique perspective on the history of development.    The book examines the theory of violence and social orders in several developing countries. While it provides a historical interpretation of the transformations in European societies, the authors use this historical understanding to critique conventional development policies. In the final chapter, they discuss the theoretical implications of this alternative view of history.    The book introduces distinct theoretical hypotheses, making it highly engaging for those interested in political and economic development.    This work challenges many of the conventional teachings on political and economic development in Iran.

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  The Wall and the Bridge - Fear...

  Glenn Hubbard

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  An informed argument for an economic policy based on bridges of preparation and adaptation rather than walls of protection and exclusion 
   
   
   
  Free-market economists often have noted that there are winners and losers in a competitive capitalist world. The question of how to deal with the difficult real-life consequences faced by the losers, however, has largely been ignored. Populist politicians have tried repeatedly to address the issue by creating walls—of both the physical and economic kinds—to insulate communities and keep competition at bay. While recognizing the broad emotional appeal of walls, economist Glenn Hubbard argues that because they delay needed adaptations to the ever-changing world, walls are essentially backward-looking and ultimately destined to fail. Taking Adam Smith's logic to Youngstown, Ohio, as a case study in economic disruption, Hubbard promotes the benefits of an open economy and creating bridges to support people in turbulent times so that they remain engaged and prepared to participate in, and reap the rewards of, a new economic landscape.

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  Life in the Neck Advent of...

  Diane Davies

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  Learn the meaning of advent in a simple gentle way on the porch of Fort Eli in the Neck among the forest animals. Two children celebrate the coming of Christmas with an advent wreath, lanterns for candles, Bible verses and a manager explaining the significance of each as they move forward bringing His light into the world.

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  What God Would Have Known - How...

  J. L. Schellenberg

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  Classical Christian ideas loom large in philosophy of religion today. But arguments against Christian doctrine have been neglected. J. L. Schellenberg's new book remedies this neglect. 
   
   
   
  The tide of human development, which the early Christians might have expected to corroborate their teaching, has in fact brought many results that run contrary to that teaching. Or at least it will be seen to have done so, says Schellenberg, when we think about the consequences of any God existent then being fully cognizant, when Christian doctrine was first formed, of all that we have laboriously learned since then. Newly discovered facts, not just about such things as evolution and the formation of the New Testament but also about mental illness, violent punishment, the relations between women and men, and the status of same-sex intimacy, suggest new arguments against the content of the Christian revelation when the prior understanding of the purported revealer is taken into account. 
   
   
   
  What God Would Have Known offers a thorough and incisive treatment of its subject that remains respectful and fair-minded throughout. It is not concerned with the overworked question of whether classical Christians believe irrationally, but with what overlooked arguments about human development show in relation to the truth or falsity of Christian claims about reality.

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  Colliding Worlds - How Cosmic...

  Simone Marchi

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  Some 4.6 billion years ago, a planetary system was born from a disc of gas and dust surrounding a young star.  
   
  Specks of dust, pushed into dense clumps, collided, stuck together, and grew. While the gas disappeared, the growing bodies clashed in a final violent phase, leaving a series of planets, and much debris. The planets jostled and moved around as they sought a stable  
  arrangement, knocking many small fragments out of the system altogether while others formed a distant icy fringe. The massive violent collisions of this time gouged out vast craters from the newborn planets, and sometimes created moons.  
   
  Such was the birth of our Solar System. Only recently have scientists begun to find subtle clues of these ancient, violent times. Remarkably, they are still there, if we look carefully at the Earth’s oldest rocks, at Mars and the Moon with their ancient surfaces, and at the  
  asteroids, which are themselves startlingly varied small worlds. Clues are also to be found in the meteorites that have landed on Earth. From such splinters, from the precious collection of lunar rocks brought back by the Apollo astronauts, and the information  
  gleaned by spacecraft and the Mars rovers, we are slowly building up a picture of the early days of the planets.  
   
  Simone Marchi, a planetary scientist involved with several space missions including Dawn, captures the excitement of these discoveries. We learn of the evidence for an early dramatic rearrangement of the big planets; for a once warm and wet Mars where life  
  perhaps still lurks today; and for the huge collisions that have shaped our own planet and affected life’s trajectory upon it. For all their destructive power, cosmic collisions have played a critical role in creation.  
   
  Without them, we would not exist.

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  Leading with Light - How...

  Well-Being Publishing

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Transform Your World with the Power of Positivity 
  Step into a journey that reveals how harnessing positivity can turn ordinary communities into extraordinary beacons of hope and change. In "Leading with Light: How Positivity Transforms Communities," discover the profound impact one person can have by embracing their inner luminosity. 
  Imagine a world where positivity isn’t just a fleeting emotion, but a transformative force that inspires, leads, and renews. Through exploring The Luminous Individual, this book delves into the science of positivity, showing how small personal changes can ignite significant waves of change. Understand the contagious momentum of positivity in The Ripple Effect Unveiled, with powerful case studies that demonstrate real-life transformations. 
  Learn the art of cultivating Brighter Communities and integrating positivity into every aspect of daily life. Whether it's through innovative leadership in Leadership That Shines or in fostering a vibrant atmosphere at work, this guide provides actionable strategies to inspire those around you. Dive into the world of Educating with Enthusiasm and discover how positivity can revolutionize learning environments. 
  This insightful book calls upon change-makers, educators, leaders, and global citizens to become beacons of hope. Chapter after chapter unveils the tools and strategies necessary to build a thriving, connected community poised to tackle challenges with optimism. From using technology positively to advancing mental health advocacy, each page offers new ways to foster growth and connection. 
  Embrace the blueprint for a brighter tomorrow, where optimism is key, and change is always possible. Discover how measuring positivity's impact can not only sustain efforts but enhance them. Are you ready to transform your community with light?

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