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  What the Anti-Federalists Were...

  Herbert J. Storing

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  The Anti-Federalists, in Herbert J. Storing’s view, are somewhat paradoxically entitled to be counted among the Founding Fathers and to share in the honor and study devoted to the founding. “If the foundations of the American polity was laid by the Federalists,” he writes, “the Anti-Federalist reservations echo through American history; and it is in the dialogue, not merely in the Federalist victory, that the country’s principles are to be discovered.” It was largely through their efforts, he reminds us, that the Constitution was so quickly amended to include a bill of rights.Storing here offers a brilliant introduction to the thought and principles of the Anti-Federalists as they were understood by themselves and by other men and women of their time. His comprehensive exposition restores to our understanding the Anti-Federalist share in the founding its effect on some of the enduring themes and tensions of American political life. The concern with big government and infringement of personal liberty one finds in the writings of these neglected Founders strikes a remarkably timely note.

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  Corpse Care - Ethics for Tending...

  Mikeal C. Parsons, Cody J. Sanders

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  Corpse Care relates the history of death care in the US to craft robust, constructive, practical ethics for tending the dead. It specifically relates corpse care to economic, environmental, and pastoral concerns. 
   
   
   
  Death and the treatment of the dead body loom large in our collective, cultural consciousness. The authors explore the materiality and meaning of the dead body and the living's relationship to it. All the biggest questions facing the planetary human community relate in one way or another to the corpse. Surprisingly, Christian communities are largely missing in the discussion of the dead, having abdicated the historic role in care for the dead to the funeral industry. Christianity has stopped its reflection about the body once that body no longer bears life. Corpse Care stakes a claim that the fact of embodiment, this incarnational truth, this process of our bodily becoming, is a practical, ethical, and theological necessity.

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  Bandit Country - The IRA and...

  Toby Harnden

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  A NEW EDITION OF ONE OF THE MOST CELEBRATED BOOKS ON THE TROUBLES
  Branded as 'Bandit Country' by the British government, South Armagh was the heartland of the Provisional IRA. It was the rebel Irish stronghold where Thomas 'Slab' Murphy reigned supreme, bomb attacks on England were planned and the SAS tracked the IRA snipers who hunted British soldiers.
  In this acclaimed and remarkable book – originally published in 1999 – Toby Harnden, winner of the Orwell Prize, brings to bear his skills as a fearless journalist, inspired investigator and gifted historian, threatened with imprisonment for protecting his sources in Northern Ireland but undeterred. He draws on secret documents and unsparing interviews with key protagonists on both sides to produce perhaps the most compelling and essential account of the IRA and the Troubles.

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  The Psychology of Perfectionism...

  Rosie Barany

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  The Psychology of Perfectionism: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Perfectionist BehaviorIn a world that constantly pushes us to strive for flawlessness, The Psychology of Perfectionism: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Perfectionist Behavior invites you on an eye-opening journey through the intricate corridors of the human mind.Perfectionism, often celebrated as a virtue, can also become a relentless and unforgiving master. Within the pages of this audiobook, you'll find a comprehensive exploration of perfectionist behavior—its origins, manifestations, and its profound impact on our lives.Within these chapters, you will:🧠 Uncover the Origins: Delve into the roots of perfectionism, understanding how childhood experiences, societal pressures, and personal ambitions shape the perfectionist mindset.🔍 Explore the Spectrum: Discover that perfectionism isn't a one-size-fits-all trait. It's a spectrum, and this audiobook offers insights into its many facets, from adaptive to maladaptive.🌱 Cultivate Self-Awareness: Gain tools and strategies to recognize perfectionist tendencies in yourself and others. Explore the psychological underpinnings that drive perfectionism and the toll it can take on mental health.💡 Unlock Freedom: Learn how to break free from the suffocating grasp of perfectionism, finding a healthier balance between striving for excellence and embracing your human imperfections.🚀 Harness Your Potential: Find inspiration in stories of individuals who've harnessed the power of perfectionism for personal and professional growth, and discover how you can too.This audiobook is a compass through the labyrinth of perfectionist behavior. It empowers you to navigate its complexities, helping you make informed choices about how perfectionism can serve you rather than control you.Prepare to redefine your relationship with perfectionism and unleash your true potential. Your journey begins now.

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  The Tangut Kingdom - And Its...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Tangut people, an ethnic group of uncertain origins, gradually emerged as a distinct force in northwestern China. They are believed to have descended from the Qiang tribes, a collection of nomadic and semi-nomadic groups that roamed the Tibetan Plateau and the Ordos region. Over centuries, they migrated and settled in what is now modern-day Ningxia and parts of Gansu and Inner Mongolia, where they established communities and developed a unique cultural identity. Their position between the Tibetan Plateau, the Central Asian steppes, and the Chinese heartland made them an important intermediary in regional affairs. 
  The Tangut rise to prominence was influenced by their interactions with the dominant powers of the region. The Tibetan Empire, which controlled vast areas of western China until its decline in the ninth century, played a significant role in shaping early Tangut culture and governance. The collapse of the Tibetan Empire created a power vacuum that allowed smaller groups like the Tangut to assert their independence. At the same time, the weakening of the Tang Dynasty left northern China vulnerable to fragmentation, further enabling the Tangut to carve out a space for themselves. 
  By the tenth century, the Tangut had developed into a formidable military and political entity, leveraging their strategic location along trade routes to establish economic and diplomatic ties with neighboring states. They maintained relations with the Song Dynasty to the east, the Tibetan remnants to the south, and the nomadic Khitan Liao Empire to the north. These interactions not only enriched Tangut society but also introduced them to a variety of political models, from the bureaucratic governance of the Chinese dynasties to the tribal confederations of the steppe.

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  Glacial - The Inside Story of...

  Chelsea Henderson

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  From mavericks to party standard-bearers, United States Senators, members of the House of Representatives, and presidential candidates have campaigned for four decades espousing their intentions to address the impacts of climate change. 
   
   
   
  Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics is the first Inside-the-Beltway account to lay bare the machinations of what went wrong in Washington—how and why our leaders failed to act on climate change as mounting scientific evidence underscored the urgency to do so. Glacial tells a story of behind-the-scenes infighting and power struggles that blocked or derailed federal legislative progress on climate change, even in times of bipartisanship and with polls showing most Americans favored action. 
   
   
   
  The good news today is that public opinion is at its highest level of support for climate action, from corporate boardrooms embracing sustainability for business reasons to movements led by passionate younger generations who can't afford to stand mute because it is they who will inherit the worst environmental catastrophes. If the missed opportunities in Washington are instructive, the path to doing so is clear. Our elected officials must use their offices not solely for the power and prestige it bestows upon them personally, but for the public good—and they must do so while there is still time.

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