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  Northern American Cultures -...

  Rolf Hedger

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  This book bundle delves into the rich histories of the Ancestral Puebloans, the Hohokam Civilization, and the Mississippian Culture—three remarkable societies that shaped the landscape of ancient North America.   
  Explore the ingenuity of the Ancestral Puebloans, known for their intricate cliff dwellings, vast trade networks, and mastery of dry farming in the arid Southwest. Discover how they adapted to harsh environments, built iconic structures like those at Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde, and left behind a legacy that continues to intrigue archaeologists today.   
  Unravel the achievements of the Hohokam Civilization, whose advanced irrigation systems transformed the deserts of present-day Arizona into thriving agricultural hubs. Learn how they engineered vast canal networks, developed extensive trade routes, and influenced neighboring cultures through their pottery, architecture, and ceremonial practices.   
  Finally, journey into the world of the Mississippian Culture, a powerful mound-building society that flourished along the rivers of the southeastern United States. From the towering earthen pyramids of Cahokia to their sophisticated agricultural and political systems, the Mississippians created one of the most complex pre-Columbian civilizations in North America.   
  Through resilience, innovation, and adaptation, these cultures thrived for centuries, shaping the heritage of the continent. Perfect for history enthusiasts, this book provides a deep dive into the lives, beliefs, and achievements of these fascinating early American peoples.

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  The Essential Kerner Commission...

  Matthew Guariglia, Jelani Cobb

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  Recognizing that a historic study of American racism and police violence should become part of today's canon, Jelani Cobb contextualizes it for a new generation. 
   
   
   
  The Kerner Commission Report, released a month before Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 assassination, is among a handful of government reports that reads like an illuminating history book—a dramatic, often shocking, exploration of systemic racism that transcends its time. Yet Columbia University professor and New Yorker correspondent Jelani Cobb argues that this prescient report, which examined more than a dozen urban uprisings between 1964 and 1967, has been woefully neglected. 
   
   
   
  In an enlightening new introduction, Cobb reveals how these uprisings were used as political fodder by Republicans and demonstrates that this condensed edition of the Report is an essential resource at a moment when protest movements are challenging us to uproot racial injustice. A detailed examination of economic inequality, race, and policing, the Report has never been more relevant, and demonstrates to devastating effect that it is possible for us to be entirely cognizant of history and still tragically repeat it.

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  The Anti-Greed Gospel - Why the...

  Malcolm Foley

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  "A forceful call to recognize the roots of American inequality and a solid starting point for Christians who want to help fix them." —Publishers Weekly 
   
   
   
  Racism is not about hate and ignorance. It's about greed. And it always has been. 
   
   
   
  Black Christian historian Malcolm Foley explores this idea in The Anti-Greed Gospel, showing how the desire for power and money—what some call "racial capitalism"—causes violence and exploitation. 
   
   
   
  Foley reviews the history of racial violence in the United States and connects the killings of modern-day Black Americans to the history of lynching in America. He helps the contemporary church wrestle with the questions racial violence brings up: How can we become communities that show generosity and resist greed? What is the next step in the journey for racial justice? 
   
   
   
  Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of how they can resist greed that exploits others, love their neighbor more completely, and build communities of deep solidarity, anti-violence, and truth telling.

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  Welcome to Dragon Talk -...

  Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble

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  If it seems like everyone you know is playing Dungeons & Dragons, it's because they are! After nearly five decades, the iconic roleplaying game is more popular than ever. Famous Hollywood actors and directors, therapists, educators, politicians, kids, parents, and grandparents all count themselves as fans. In Welcome to Dragon Talk, hosts of the official D&D podcast Shelly Mazzanoble and Greg Tito and their surprising guests show how this beloved pastime has amassed a diverse, tight-knit following of players who defy stereotypes. 
   
   
    
  Shelly and Greg recount some of their most inspiring interviews and illuminate how their guests use the core tenets of the game in everyday life. An A-list actor defends D&D by baring his soul (and his muscles) on social media. A teacher in a disadvantaged district in Houston creates a D&D club that motivates students to want to read and think analytically. A writer and live-streamer demonstrates how D&D–inspired communication breaks barriers and empowers people of color. Listeners will see why Dungeons & Dragons has remained such a pop culture phenomenon and how it has given this disparate and growing community the inspiration to flourish and spread some in-game magic into the real world.

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  Kaizen - 1% Better Every Day

  Araki Yoshikawa

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  Have you also often tried to change your life and found that it is not so easy? Maybe it was trying to lose weight, personal development, sports, finances or self-employment, etc. Do you remember the attempts you failed at? When you gave in to your inner pig for the sake of peace, or when you were no longer able or willing to withstand the pressure and you felt put on the defensive?Then you should definitely take a look at the Japanese change philosophy "Kaizen". With this philosophy you will learn how to approach your success and your goals with small steps but with high efficiency and how to reach your goals after all. Would you like to revive dreams and goals that have long since been filed away and to come closer step by step, without much effort, until the realization is inevitable? Wouldn't life immediately become much more meaningful again?Then turn to this book with its Japanese philosophy, which found its origin in large business groups and has continued its successful path into personal development. Kaizen means to approach improvements step by step instead of trying to bring about radical changes. The goal of the method is to continuously bring about minimal change and thus come inevitably closer to the goal.

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  Wired for Change: The Mechanics...

  AHMED MUSA

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  The fascinating science behind habit formation is explored in Wired for Change: The Mechanics of Habit Formation - Building Lasting Behaviors for Success. The book gives readers a plan for creating long-lasting, good behaviors. This smart book looks into the complicated workings of the habit loop—the cue, the routine, and the reward—and the mental blocks that often stop people from changing. This book helps people set clear, attainable goals that align with their aims by using useful strategies and techniques that have been shown to work. 
  For successful change, readers will learn how to create environments that support their new habits, use the power of social support, and make the most of micro-habits and habit stacking. Focusing on resilience, the book gives readers the tools they need to stay consistent and get over failures so they can handle the difficulties of developing new habits. 
  Wired for Change gives you the information and skills you need to change your behavior and reach your goals, whether you want to improve your personal or professional life. Accept the path of self-discovery and empowerment as you unlock your success potential and develop a growth mindset to help you learn new things. Connect with people who want to make a difference and start setting yourself up for a better, more satisfying future.

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