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  Between Dystopias - The Road to...

  Joshua Uchenna Omenga,...

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  A captivating collection of original stories and essays by award-winning authors that celebrates the richness and complexity of African mysticism. 
   
   
   
  African literary scholars struggle to reconcile African mysticism with literary labels. Between Dystopias: The Road to Afropantheology encapsulates the essence of African mysticism and dystopia through original stories. 
   
   
   
  Afropantheology explores various aspects of African mysticism and dystopia. "Mother's Love, Father's Place" and "02 Arena" are examples. It acknowledges Africa's journey from its origins to the future. 
   
   
   
  "The Deification of Igodo" and "A Dance with the Ancestors" are stories that showcase the complexity of African mysticism. "Land of the Awaiting Birth" explores the link between the born and the unborn. 
   
   
   
  Between Dystopias: The Road to Afropantheology is a celebration of African mysticism. The collection highlights the richness and complexity of African culture and traditions. It is a must-listen for anyone interested in African literature, culture, and history.

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  Like - The Button That Changed...

  Martin Reeves, Bob Goodson

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  Over seven billion times a day, someone taps a like button. 
   
   
   
  How could something that came out of nowhere become so ubiquitous and so familiar—and even so addictive? What problem does it solve for people, and why does a "like" feel so good? And by the way, who invented the like button in the first place? 
   
   
   
  In Like, bestselling author and renowned strategist Martin Reeves and coauthor Bob Goodson—Silicon Valley veteran and participant in the invention of the like button—take listeners along on a fascinating quest to find out what's behind the world's friendliest icon. It's a story that starts out as simply as a thumbs-up cartoon but ends up presenting surprises and new mysteries at every turn, some of them as deep as anthropological history and others as speculative as the AI-charged future. 
   
   
   
  But this isn't just the story of the like button. It's so much more. 
   
   
   
  Using the origin story and evolution of the like button as a jumping-off point, the authors take listeners on a fun and fascinating journey through the world of business, offering smart and surprising insights into technology, innovation, creativity, invention, and even us.

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  The Athenian Constitution

  Aristotle

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  The Constitution of the Athenians, also called the Athenian Constitution (Greek: Ἀθηναίων πολιτεία, Athenaion Politeia; Latin: Atheniensium Respublica), is a work by Aristotle or one of his students. The work describes the constitution of Athens. It is preserved on a papyrus roll from Hermopolis, published in 1891 and now in the British Library. A small part of the work also survives on two leaves of a papyrus codex, discovered in the Fayum in 1879 and now in the papyrus collection of the Ägyptisches Museum in Berlin.
  The Constitution of the Athenians (in ancient Greek Ἀθηναίων πολιτεία, Athenaion Politeia) describes the political system of ancient Athens. According to ancient sources, Aristotle compiled constitutions of 158 Greek states, of which the Constitution of the Athenians is the only one to survive intact. Modern scholars dispute how much of the authorship of these constitutions can be attributed to Aristotle personally; he at least would have been assisted by his students.
  The work consists of two parts. The first part, deals with the different forms of the constitution, from the trial of the Alcmaeonidae until the fall of the Thirty and the restoration of democracy in 403 BC. The lost beginning, which is not preserved on the London papyrus but survives only in a handful of citations in ancient sources and in the epitome of Heraclides Lembus, dealt with the migration of Ion to Athens, the creation of phylai, trittyes and phratries, the kingship of Pandion, the democratic reform of Theseus, the death of Theseus, the change from a monarchy to a system with elected archons under the Codrid dynasty, the cruelty of Hippomenes and the conspiracy of Cylon. The second part describes the city's institutions, including the terms of access to citizenship, magistrates, and the courts.

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  The Wall and the Bridge - Fear...

  Glenn Hubbard

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  An informed argument for an economic policy based on bridges of preparation and adaptation rather than walls of protection and exclusion 
   
   
   
  Free-market economists often have noted that there are winners and losers in a competitive capitalist world. The question of how to deal with the difficult real-life consequences faced by the losers, however, has largely been ignored. Populist politicians have tried repeatedly to address the issue by creating walls—of both the physical and economic kinds—to insulate communities and keep competition at bay. While recognizing the broad emotional appeal of walls, economist Glenn Hubbard argues that because they delay needed adaptations to the ever-changing world, walls are essentially backward-looking and ultimately destined to fail. Taking Adam Smith's logic to Youngstown, Ohio, as a case study in economic disruption, Hubbard promotes the benefits of an open economy and creating bridges to support people in turbulent times so that they remain engaged and prepared to participate in, and reap the rewards of, a new economic landscape.

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  The Conscience of Care -...

  Dov Fox

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  Pitched battles over abortion, puberty blockers, and assisted suicide have turned American healthcare into a legal minefield. Faced with mounting restrictions on medical practice, doctors and nurses who follow their conscience to provide standard treatments risk being fined, fired, or even imprisoned, while clinicians who conscientiously deny evidence-based care are shielded without condition from any such consequences. Dov Fox argues that by ceding the moral vocabulary of conscience to refusers alone, the lopsided law of medical conscience selectively burdens providers, drives vulnerable patients underground, and impoverishes the dynamic pluralism of medicine.The Conscience of Care lays bare the broken system of medical conscience and sets out to fix it. Fox canvases a landscape of contested services that include IVF, IUDs, opioids, psychedelics, organ transplants, and advance directives. He develops practical reforms that rebalance conscience protection by introducing measured safeguards for providers and scaling back the categorical refuge afforded to refusers. The Conscience of Care articulates a bold vision of medicine that reclaims the lost promise of conscience to bridge social divides on matters of life and death, impairment and identity.

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  Crime and Punishment -...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could confront the darkest corners of the human mind, explore the nature of guilt, and uncover the path to redemption? 
  Crime and Punishment: Dostoevsky’s Exploration of Guilt, Redemption, and Justice brings you Fyodor Dostoevsky’s masterpiece of psychological and moral complexity, thoughtfully adapted for today’s listeners. 
  Set in the grim streets of 19th-century St. Petersburg, Crime and Punishment tells the story of Raskolnikov, a young man who commits a terrible crime and descends into a torment of guilt and self-doubt. Through his harrowing journey, Dostoevsky examines morality and desperation, the search for redemption, and the complex nature of justice. 
  This isn’t just a story of crime—it’s a profound exploration of human nature, ethics, and the choices that define us. Whether you’re a lover of classic literature, a student of psychology, or someone seeking a deeply moving and thought-provoking story, Dostoevsky’s masterpiece will challenge and inspire you. 
  What You’ll Discover: 
  - The Depths of Human Psychology: Follow Raskolnikov’s inner turmoil as he grapples with guilt, morality, and consequences. 
  - The Struggle for Redemption: Discover how forgiveness can emerge from the darkest moments of despair. 
  - A Reflection on Justice and Morality: Explore timeless questions about crime, punishment, and atonement. 
  - Accessible for Today’s Listeners: Enjoy Dostoevsky’s storytelling in a clear, modern translation preserving its depth and beauty. 
  Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is a gripping exploration of guilt, justice, and redemption that remains as relevant today as ever. His insights into the human mind reveal universal truths about morality, choices, and the fragile balance between darkness and light within us all. 
  Download your copy today and immerse yourself in Dostoevsky’s timeless masterpiece of the human experience.

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