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  Democracy in Action - Collective...

  Carolyn M. Hendriks, Albert W. Dzur

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  Government and market failures spur many citizens to practical action today. Around the globe people form renewable energy cooperatives, provide support for marginalized populations, and deliver alternative justice and care services. What motivates citizens to begin such practical problem-solving? How do they engage others? What knowledge do they generate? How do they interact with state and market actors? What risks and opportunities do they hold for contemporary democracy? 
   
   
   
  To answer these questions, Dzur and Hendriks develop the concept of citizens' governance space to delineate these efforts from contentious social movements, formal civic associations, and local community organizations. Drawing on cases from around the globe, the authors examine how citizens do functional policy work, develop and disrupt knowledge, and selectively partner with governments and corporations. They reveal complexities and risks posed by citizens' governance spaces while also showing how they offer a distinct form of democratic participation centered on practical efforts and outcomes. 
   
   
   
  Democracy in Action provides a new lens for recognizing and understanding the more practical ways that citizens contribute to governance and democracy.

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  Uncertain - The Wisdom and...

  Maggie Jackson

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  In an era of terrifying unpredictability, we race to address complex crises with quick, sure algorithms, bullet points, and tweets. How could we find the clarity and vision so urgently needed today by being unsure? Uncertain is about the triumph of doing just that. A scientific adventure set on the front lines of a volatile era, this epiphany of a book by award-winning author Maggie Jackson shows us how to skillfully confront the unexpected and the unknown, and how to harness not-knowing in the service of wisdom, invention, mutual understanding, and resilience. 
   
   
   
  Long neglected as a topic of study and widely treated as a shameful flaw, uncertainty is revealed to be a crucial gadfly of the mind, jolting us from the routine and the assumed into a space for exploring unseen meaning. Far from luring us into inertia, uncertainty is the mindset most needed in times of flux and a remarkable antidote to the narrow-mindedness of our day. 
   
   
   
  In laboratories, political campaigns, and on the frontiers of artificial intelligence, Jackson meets the pioneers decoding the surprising gifts of being unsure. Each chapter examines a mode of uncertainty-in-action, from creative reverie to the dissent that spurs team success. Step by step, the art and science of uncertainty reveal being unsure as a skill set for incisive thinking and day-to-day flourishing.

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  Healthy Relationship Partners -...

  Avery Grace

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  Do you still love each other, yet keep having the same argument? Maybe one of you pushes for answers while the other shuts down—or a small disagreement turns into criticism, defensiveness, or silence. You miss feeling like partners instead of roommates, but you are no longer sure how to talk without making things worse. If repeated setbacks have left you discouraged yet you are not ready to give up, you are not alone. 
   
  *Healthy Relationship Partners* is a practical self-help guide for committed couples who want to communicate clearly, handle conflict with care, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally. Instead of promising a conflict-free partnership, it helps you understand the habits that create distance and practice healthier ways of responding. 
   
  Inside, you will learn how to: 
   
  * **Recognize Healthy Dynamics:** Identify core qualities of a strong relationship and dismantle myths that create unrealistic expectations. 
  * **Communicate Clearly:** Express feelings and needs directly and respectfully instead of using blame, criticism, or vague hints. 
  * **Strengthen Listening:** Master active listening skills so both partners feel truly heard, understood, and valued. 
  Break Negative Patterns:** Overcome avoidance, passive aggression, assumptions, and the silent treatment. 
  Manage Emotional Triggers:** Pause before automatic reactions intensify a conflict. 
  Set Boundaries & Build Trust:** Protect your individuality while fostering mutual respect, emotional safety, and consistent trust-building habits. 
  Resolve Conflict Collaboratively:** Replace win-lose arguments with practical win-win problem-solving. 
  Deepen Intimacy:** Enhance emotional and physical connection through empathy, vulnerability, appreciation, and shared experiences. 
  Sustain Long-Term Growth:** Use regular check-ins and reflection to protect your bond over time. 
   
  Your relationship does not have to be perfect to become calmer and more connected. If you are ready to stop fighting against

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  Future of Truth The (and How to...

  Lindley Gooden

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  Lindley's groundbreaking book tells the true story of mis- and dis-information, why we've fallen so hard for them both, and how every one of us can fight back. 
  We’re living through the post-truth years, where it can feel almost impossible to separate fact from fiction in the information that we’re fed. But is it possible to escape the opinions created by false information and fake news, spread by our closest loved ones, friends, right up to world leaders? 
  Yes. There is hope. 
  The second edition of The Future of Truth (and How to Get There) unmasks the tell-tale signs that manipulation leaves behind – even in a post-truth world. We build up an essential toolkit to stop, step back from and sidestep misinformation and disinformation wherever our timelines take us. Through neuroscience, conspiracy beliefs, journalism, politics and AI, we’ll take a journey to alt-reality and back to build a happier, healthier future of truth.

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  Tommy French - How British First...

  Julian Walker

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  ‘Napoo’, ‘compray’, ‘san fairy ann’, ‘toot sweet’ are anglicized French phrases that came into use on the Western Front during the First World War as British troops struggled to communicate in French. Over four years of war they created an extraordinary slang which reflects the period and brings the conflict to mind whenever it is heard today.  Julian Walker, in this original and meticulously researched book, explores the subject in fascinating detail. In the process he gives us an insight into the British soldiers’ experience in France during the war and the special language they invented in order to cope with their situation.  He shows how French place-names were anglicized as were words for food and drink, and he looks at what these slang terms tell us about the soldiers’ perception of France, their relationship with the French and their ideas of home. He traces the spread of ‘Tommy French’ back to the Home Front, where it was popularized in songs and on postcards, and looks at the French reaction to the anglicization of their language.

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  Lesbian Who Are You? - A Journey...

  Nikki K. Lopez

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  Lesbian: Who Are You? – A Journey Through Love, Identity, and Belonging 
  What does it truly mean to be a lesbian? 
  Who gets to define your identity—society, history, or the people who think they know you best? 
  Lesbian: Who Are You? is a powerful exploration of identity, self-discovery, and the lived experiences of lesbians navigating love, societal expectations, and personal growth. 
  This book isn’t here to give you rules—it’s here to break them. It challenges outdated labels, questions who really gets a say in our identity, and dives into the messy, beautiful, and complex reality of being a lesbian. Through candid discussions, personal stories, and reflections, it offers insight into relationships, self-acceptance, and the journey of defining yourself on your own terms. 
  This book is for you if: 
  ️ You are questioning your sexuality and looking for clarity. 
  ️ You identify as LGBTQ+ and want to explore the depth of lesbian identity beyond stereotypes. 
  ️ You are a parent, friend, or ally seeking to better understand and support a loved one. 
  ️ You are curious about lesbian experiences and perspectives, even if you do not identify as LGBTQ+. 
  ️ You study or work in gender studies, social work, psychology, or counseling and want deeper insights into lesbian identity and lived experiences. 
  ️ You seek empowerment, inspiration, and a sense of belonging. 
  With warmth, honesty, and authenticity, Lesbian: Who Are You? is more than just a book—it’s a companion for anyone on the path to self-acceptance, understanding, and love. 
   Perfect for readers of LGBTQ+ memoirs, gender studies, social work, self-help, and identity exploration.

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