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  Policing Pregnant Bodies - From...

  Kathleen M. Crowther

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  On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, asserting that the Constitution did not confer the right to abortion. This ruling, in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case, was the culmination of a half-century of pro-life activism promoting the idea that fetuses are people and therefore entitled to the rights and protections that the Constitution guarantees. But it was also the product of a much longer history of archaic ideas about the relationship between pregnant people and the fetuses they carry. 
   
  In Policing Pregnant Bodies: From Ancient Greece to Post-Roe America, historian Kathleen M. Crowther discusses the deeply rooted medical and philosophical ideas that continue to reverberate in the politics of women’s health and reproductive autonomy. From the idea that a detectable heartbeat is a sign of moral personhood to why infant and maternal mortality rates in the United States have risen as abortion restrictions have gained strength, this is a historically informed discussion of the politics of women’s reproductive rights. 
   
  Crowther explains why pro-life concern for fetuses has led not just to laws restricting or banning abortion but also to delaying or denying treatment to women for miscarriages as well as police investigations of miscarriages. She details the failure to implement policies that would actually improve the quality of infant life, such as guaranteed access to medical care, healthy food, safe housing, and paid maternity leave. We must understand the historical roots of these archaic ideas in order to critically engage with the current legal and political debates involving fetal life.

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  Your Best Friend - And Other Essays

  M. B. Werapitiya

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  This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 90 by M. B. Werapitiya, Your Best Friend: And Other Essays, narrated by Tejendra Patel. The print edition can be found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. III. The eBook of Bodhi Leaves No. 90 can be downloaded from the BPS website.
   
  Excerpt:
   
  "To understand ourselves, we must live with ourselves and know all about ourselves. The mind for that matter is flickering, fickle, difficult to guard and control and flutters like a fish taken out of its watery abode and thrown upon the land. Somebody causes you hurt and although the aggressor has disappeared from sight, the hurt grows within you and every so often keeps surfacing with an overpowering intensity to give you a warp. Then again, you see something that has captured your attention and your mind has instantly photographed it from every conceivable angle with a see-through lens, developed it in your mental dark-room, brought out the prints and enlargements with the skill of an expert cameraman and processor rolled into one. Similarly, all the sense faculties and the mind are of high sensitivity and respond to anything and everything exciting. If the degree of excitement is not sufficiently satisfying, you step it up with the use of drugs, intoxicants and poisons. This activity goes on unabated and makes of you a human derelict. A wise person living in his mind protects himself holding himself dear. Such a person whose senses are subdued, whose pride is destroyed and is free from corruptions, is calm of mind, speech and action and rightly knows, and is perfectly peaceful and equipoised."

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  A Rare Recording of President...

  President Richard Nixon

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  Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 - April 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a representative and senator from California and was the 36th vice president from 1953 to 1961 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. His five years in the White House saw reduction of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, détente with the Soviet Union and China, the first crewed Moon landings, and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Nixon's second term ended early, when he became the only US president to resign from office, as a result of the Watergate scandal.

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  You Alright I'm Good Until Your...

  Terrance McDuffie

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  You alright? 
  “I’m good.” 
  That’s what we say. 
  That’s what we’ve been taught to say—no matter what’s really going on beneath the surface. 
  You Alright. I’m Good. Until You’re Not. is a powerful and unfiltered look at the illusion we live under—the belief that everything is fine… until it isn’t. 
  Through raw storytelling and real-life perspective, Terrance McDuffie takes you inside the moments we often ignore—the stress, the pressure, the silent battles, and the warning signs we overlook. 
  This isn’t just about what happens when life changes. 
  It’s about what comes after. 
  The fear. 
  The questions. 
  The shift in identity. 
  And the realization that everything can change in an instant—without warning. 
  Narrated by the author himself, this audiobook delivers an intimate and deeply personal experience that resonates far beyond the moment of crisis. 
  If you’ve ever said “I’m good” when you weren’t… 
  this story is for you.

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  The Psychology of Elden Ring -...

  Anthony Bean

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  "Oh, arise now, ye Tarnished. Ye dead, who let live. The call of long-lost grace speaks to us all." ~ Opening Cutscene, Elden Ring 
    
  "The Psychology of Elden Ring" offers a deep dive into the captivating world of Elden Ring, exploring the game's rich psychological themes and implications. This insightful book is packed with fascinating analysis, research, and theories that will appeal to both gamers and psychology enthusiasts alike. 
  Through this book, readers will: 
   Discover the intricate relationship between the game's story, characters, and environments and how they shape the player's emotions and thoughts.Explore the game's intricate narrative and its commentary on themes such as identity, morality, and human nature.Learn about the psychological concepts and theories that underpin the game's design and how they impact the player's experience.Gain insights into how the game's challenging gameplay mechanics and difficulty can affect players' emotions and motivations.Discover how Elden Ring's unique world design and immersive storytelling create an unforgettable and emotionally resonant gaming experience. 
    
  "The Psychology of Elden Ring" is a must-read for any gamer interested in understanding the psychological underpinnings of one of the most highly anticipated games of all time. This book offers a rare glimpse into the creative process behind Elden Ring and provides an engaging, thought-provoking analysis of the game's psychological impact on players.

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  Humanoid Robots & Drones: How...

  Dr. Nick Coman, I. A.I.

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  “Humanoid Robots & Drones: How the Age of Smart Machines Will Revolutionize Our World” is a 24‑lecture audio expedition for anyone who likes their wonder with measurements. We chase robots, humanoids, and drones through restaurants, farms, warehouses, hospitals, disaster scenes, stadiums, and city skies—treating each as a solvable puzzle. How does a drone hold position in wind? Why does a humanoid’s shape matter for doors and stairs? When does a non‑humanoid robot beat a humanoid? More often than you’d guess.
   
  You’ll learn the working grammar of the field: motors, cameras, lidar, batteries, and the ugly truth about friction, glare, and radio noise. You’ll see how a drone’s navigation, thermal views, and geofences turn into defect lists, not pretty video; how warehouse robots schedule intersections; why “stop distance” and “payload versus endurance” make or break a plan; and how soft‑skinned humanoids handle the “last ten centimeters” that buildings were designed for human hands. We translate regulation and risk into simple playbooks you can actually use—what the rules permit, what insurers demand, and what keeps neighbors calm.
   
  Expect case studies with receipts: drone light shows that replace fireworks with quiet pixels; roof and bridge inspections before breakfast; farm rigs that spray where plants actually are; hospital runners and delivery bots that save steps and shoulders; telepresence poles and companion robots that help real people on real Tuesdays. The tone is sharp, funny, and unromantic: we puncture hype, celebrate craft, and name failure modes out loud.
   
  By the end, you’ll be able to read a spec sheet like a mechanic, design a credible first deployment, and argue—politely but mercilessly—about the next 10, 25, and 50 years. If you want an operator’s guide to the robots, humanoids, and drones that already work (and the ones that almost do), buckle in. The robots are clocked in, the drones are charged, and class is wheels‑up.

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