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  The World Itself - Consciousness...

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  Can we ever truly comprehend the universe before we fully understand consciousness and the wonders, and limits, of the mind? Ulf Danielsson, an acclaimed theoretical physicist who has dedicated his career to probing the deepest mysteries of nature, thinks not. As he dismantles the arguments of esteemed mathematicians and scientists, who would substitute their mathematical models for reality and equate the mind to a computer, he makes a lucid and passionate case that it is nature, full of beauty and meaning, which must compel us. In challenging established worldviews, he also takes a fresh look at major philosophical debates, including the notion of free will. Fearless, provocative, and witty, The World Itself is essential listening for anyone curious about the profound questions surrounding life, the universe, and everything.

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  Author Paul Levinson Discusses...

  Paul Levinson

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  In the following keynote address given at Saint Francis College, author Paul Levinson discusses Canadian philosopher and academic Marshall McLuhan's concept of "The Medium Is The Message" from his seminal book, Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. "The Medium Is The Message" proposed that the media--not the content that they carry--affects the society in which it plays a role and, thus, should be the primary focus of study. Levinson, a colleague of McLuhan’s, discusses how McLuhan’s ideas still hold true in today's environment of social media, digital publication, and proliferation of mass communication methods.

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  Campaigns Elections and the...

  Dennis W. Johnson

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  The United States, through its local, state, and national contests, holds more elections, more often, than any democracy in the world. But in recent years, there have been troubling signs that our system of campaigns and elections has become much more fragile and vulnerable. More specifically, in the past twenty years, campaigns have changed profoundly: social media and viral messaging compete with traditional media, races once considered local in nature have become nationalized, Supreme Court decisions on campaign finance law now encourage mega-donors, voters are more polarized, party affiliation has waned, and the middle ideological ground has given way to extremist language and voter rage. 
   
   
   
  This new edition of Campaigns, Elections, and the Threat to Democracy: What Everyone Needs to Know® offers the most up-to-date examination of campaigns, elections, and future threats to voting and democracy. It will also include new data on voter participation, voter fraud, reapportionment post-2020 census, party polarization, campaign finance, and more. 
   
   
   
  Given the fragility of our election process, what are the threats to a healthy American democracy? This is not simply a book on how campaigns are run, but why campaigns and elections are integral components of American democracy and how those fundamental elements may be vulnerable to misuse.

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  Ask an Archaeologist

  زاهي حواس

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  يجيب هذا الكتاب، الذي ألفه عالم الآثار المرموق الدكتور زاهي حواس، على أهم الأسئلة التي تدور في أذهان الناس حول مصر القديمة. ويتضمن الكتاب إجابات وافية من الدكتور حواس نفسه على العديد من التساؤلات. إنه فرصة لكشف أسرار الحضارة المصرية القديمة وتفنيد الشائعات المحيطة بها.

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  How to Write Non-Fiction: 7 Easy...

  Jaiden Pemton

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  Have you ever thought about writing non-fiction but have no idea where to get started with your idea? 
  Have you ever thought about becoming a content writer but needs some helpful pointers? 
  Have you ever tried to write a book, manual, or screenplay but got stuck before you could finish? 
    
  How to Write Non-Fiction is the guide you need! We will teach you how to write creative non-fiction in 7 easy steps. This guide is designed to provide you with all the tools you need in a concise, easy to understand format that will answer all your burning questions and get you on your way to successful non-fiction writing. 
    
  In order to have success in the creative non-fiction world, you must understand the message you want to convey, and then, you must find the right way to get that message across. 
    
  YOU’LL LEARN:How to define your genre by understanding the scope of your contentHow to understand the subgenre in your content and how to reflect that in your titleHow to write effective books by using seven simple, but powerful secretsHow to ensure that you captivate your audiences through compelling writingHow to use sources effectively when producing non-fiction contentHow to avoid needless criticism by using effective and credible sourcesHow to ensure that your content is consistent with the narrative you want to portrayHow to produce high-quality content on a consistent basis while keeping things freshAnd so much more!  
    
  Whether you're just starting out on the journey of creative non-fiction writing and need to develop a clearer understanding of the elements or have been at it for a while and are looking for fresh perspectives and tips for further develop your style, this guide is the companion you need. Let’s get started! 
   

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  Trauma Tresses and Truth -...

  Lyzette Wanzer

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  Black women continue to have a complex and convoluted relationship with their hair. 
   
   
   
  From grammar and high schools to corporate boardrooms and military squadrons, Black and Afro Latina natural hair continues to confound, transfix, and enrage members of White American society. Why, in 2022, is this still the case? Why have we not moved beyond that perennial racist emblem? And why are women so disproportionately affected? 
   
   
   
  Why does our hair become most palatable when it capitulates, and has been subjugated, to resemble Caucasian features as closely as possible? Who or what is responsible for the web of supervision and surveillance of our hair? Who in our society gets to author the prevailing constitution of professional appearance? 
   
    
   
  Particularly relevant during this time of emboldened White supremacy, racism, and provocative othering, this work explores how writing about one of the still-remaining systemic biases in schools, academia, and corporate America might lead to greater understanding and respect.

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