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  Wei Shu and Wu - The Three...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The fall of the Han Dynasty marked the end of one of China’s longest and most influential imperial reigns, setting the stage for the chaotic period of the Three Kingdoms. While the dynasty had enjoyed centuries of stability and prosperity, internal corruption, weak leadership, and external rebellions steadily eroded its power. By the late second century AD, the once-mighty Han court was little more than a battleground for rival factions, warlords, and opportunists seeking to seize control. 
  One of the first major signs of decline was the increasing corruption within the imperial court. Eunuchs, who had gained substantial influence over the young emperors, manipulated state affairs for personal gain. As these power struggles intensified, competent officials and generals were sidelined or purged, leaving the empire vulnerable to both internal unrest and external threats. The weakening of central authority allowed regional governors and warlords to act with growing independence, further fragmenting the empire. 
  Amidst this political turmoil, a major peasant uprising erupted in 184 AD—the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Led by Zhang Jue, a Taoist healer who promised salvation through divine intervention, the rebellion quickly spread across northern and central China, drawing hundreds of thousands of followers. Although the Han government eventually crushed the revolt, the effort severely drained the empire’s resources and exposed its inability to maintain control. The rebellion’s suppression also elevated the status of military commanders, many of whom would later become the powerful warlords who divided the empire.

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  Learn Hebrew With Music

  Innovative Language Learning, ...

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  Can learning Hebrew be as simple as listening to music? 
   
  
   
  And as easy as remembering song lyrics?
   
  
   
  Just think. You remember song lyrics because lyrics are catchy, repeated throughout the song, and go with the music, right? Now, if you stuck in Hebrew, you’d easily learn Hebrew words and phrases the same way! 
   
  
   
  So, yes, learning Hebrew is as easy as listening to music… with the Learn Hebrew With Music Audiobook.
   
  
   
  Just press play, and you’ll hear Hebrew words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And… follow along!
   
  
   
  You’ll learn 180+ most common Hebrew words and phrases… while relaxing at home, or while driving to work.
   
  
   
  Learn Hebrew With Music is the easiest way to start learning Hebrew.. without getting overwhelmed by complicated explanations. Perfect for new learners with little to no language learning experience.
   
  
   
  What will you learn?
   
  180+ Words & Phrases Including...
   
  • Basic Greetings
   
  • Numbers
   
  • Common Questions and Answers
   
  • Parts of the Body & Talking About Your Wellbeing
   
  • Common Hobbies
   
  • And much more
   
  
   
  Learn Hebrew With Music includes...
   
  • 15 Songs/Lessons Inside (Each is about 7 minutes long)
   
  • Fast-Paced Review Section at the End of Each Lesson
   
  • 1 Hour 50 Minutes in Total
   
  • Accompanying PDF eBook with the Words, Phrases and Translations
   
  
   
  Download the PDF and read along

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  American Political Parties - Why...

  John Kenneth White, Matthew R....

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  American Political Parties is a core textbook on political parties in the United States that places the US party system into a framework designed around the disagreements between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. White and Kerbel argue that the two-party system in the United States began with a common agreement on the key values of freedom, individual rights, and equality of opportunity but that Hamilton and Jefferson disagreed—often vehemently—over how to translate these ideals into an acceptable form of governance. 
   
   
   
  While Hamilton wanted to marry freedom to a strong, active federal government with an energetic president who would act on behalf of all citizens, Jefferson believed that freedom should be allied to local civic virtue, with governmental responsibilities placed primarily at the local level. Today, Hamiltonian nationalism finds its home in the Democratic Party, while Republicans have espoused Jeffersonian localism since 1964. Using this historical framework, American Political Parties examines a range of topics including marketing and social media, campaign finance, reforms in the presidential nominating process, political demography, and third parties. In this new edition, the authors describe four possible futures in the wake of the 2020 election and why Americans believed it was "the most important" election in their lifetimes.

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  Sociology - Society Structures...

  Mike Crawford

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  Sociology is the scientific study of society, human behavior, and social interactions. It examines how individuals and groups influence one another, the structures that shape social life, and the cultural norms that govern behavior. Sociology provides insights into the complexities of human relationships, revealing patterns in how people interact, organize themselves, and respond to societal changes. By analyzing these patterns, sociologists seek to understand and explain the forces that shape societies, from historical developments to contemporary issues. 
  The importance of sociology lies in its ability to uncover hidden social mechanisms that influence daily life. It helps individuals understand how social structures—such as family, education, and politics—affect opportunities, behaviors, and beliefs. This field of study also provides tools for critically examining societal norms, questioning inequalities, and advocating for social change. In an increasingly interconnected world, sociology offers valuable perspectives on globalization, migration, and cultural diversity, highlighting both the challenges and benefits of social transformation. 
  Sociology encompasses various theoretical perspectives that guide its analysis. The functionalist perspective views society as a system of interconnected parts, each contributing to social stability. It emphasizes the roles institutions play in maintaining order and continuity. The conflict perspective, on the other hand, focuses on power struggles and social inequalities, arguing that societies are shaped by competition for resources and dominance between different groups. The symbolic interactionist perspective examines social interactions at the micro-level, emphasizing the meanings individuals attach to their experiences, symbols, and communication. Each of these perspectives offers a distinct way of understanding society and human behavior.

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  From Where Do Attachment And...

  Jiddu Krishnamurti

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  From where do attachment and detachment come? - 24 August 1965  
  • What is the relationship of the brain to the totality of the mind? 
  • Fear of not being, fear of isolation, fear of not having pleasure, fear of having 
  no relationship, is the soil from which the stem of contradiction grows. 
  • I want to be free of this stem to see what happens if there is no attachment, no 
  detachment, because I am not afraid. 
  • Is there a peace with no entity saying, ‘I am peaceful’?

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  The China Freedom Trap - My Life...

  Dolkun Isa

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  From the president of The World Uyghur Congress, a nominee by Canadian and Finish parliamentarians for the Nobel Peace Prize, 2023
  		 
  Dolkun Isa was declared to be a terrorist by the Chinese Communist Party. His crime? Advocating for basic human, civil and religious freedoms for the people of East Turkestan. The country was taken over by the forces of the Chinese Communist Party in 1949. This was primarily achieved through persuasion as opposed to an armed invasion. What the leaders signed up for and were promised are why seventy years later, the Uygur people have been the subject of international headlines. Why have peaceful peoples been abused, terrorized and systematically used for slave labour and even murdered in camps by the Chinese Communist Party?
  		 
  In The China Freedom Trap, Dolkun Isa details his experiences working as an Uyghur political figure in the West and the barriers he has faced due to China's growing influence on liberal institutions. He describes his co-founding of the World Uyghur Congress and the ways in which China has attempted to disrupt and discredit Uyghur activism to further its agenda. Through its Transnational repression and significant influence in INTERPOL, China built a false narrative about Mr. Isa's work and life. Declaring him a separatist and terrorist, they convinced the agency to issue an INTERPOL Red Notice. That shadowed Isa for 21 years and almost cost him his life as he narrowly escaped extradition to China. During detention and deportation in democratic countries, Isa also finds himself uncovering corruption and peeling back the layers of the liberal institutions to see China at its rotting core.
  		 
  This book serves as a historical account of the political activities and behind-the-scenes diplomatic battles between China, the Uyghurs, and other interested or invested countries and institutions; a personal history of Isa’s struggle for the freedom of himself and his people; and ultimately, as a warning to other activists, policymakers, and interested parties: China's power and influence run more profound than most can fathom, they are growing, and they cannot be ignored.
  		 
  ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  		 
  Dolkun Isa is the President of the World Uyghur Congress.
  		 
  He was a student-leader in pro-democracy demonstrations at Xinjiang University in 1988. He founded the Students' Science and Culture Union at the university in 1987, working on programs to eliminate illiteracy, promote science and lead other students in East Turkistan. After enduring persecution from the Chinese government, he fled China in 1994, sought asylum in Europe, and became a German citizen in 2006. He has worked to mobilize the Uyghur diaspora community to collectively advocate for their rights. In 1997, an Interpol Red Notice was issued against him, deleted 21 years later, in 2018.
  		 
  Dolkun’s organization was nominated for the 2023 Noble Peace Prize, a testament to his dedication to enlightening the world about the plight of his fellow citizens from East Turkestan, better known as Xinjiang province.

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