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  Vision Matters - A practical...

  Margaret Gilbert

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  The book discusses issues of blind low vision and their families.  It is difficult for families of blind low vision to know how they can assist or help their family member.The book provides practical advice and solutions for both the family member and blind low vision person in how to manage with the aim of providing advocacy skills for parents and empowerment for the blind low vision person.The book provides points to ponder to think about as well as useful checklists, do's and dont's for family members.Equally, the need for all to advocate especially in respect to the medical practitioners.

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  Sage Leadership - Taoist Wisdom...

  Thomas Cleary

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  The subtle arts of management and leadership have been developed over thousands of years by the Chinese. The Book of Leadership and Strategy represents the Taoist culmination of this long tradition and is one of the most prestigious works of ancient Chinese thought. Collected here are insightful teachings on the challenges of leadership on all levels, from organizational management to political statecraft. The translator, Thomas Cleary, has chosen and arranged these teachings to emphasize the most valuable lessons of Taoist wisdom for modern Western listeners. Like Cleary's bestselling translation of The Art of War by Sun Tzu, this work will serve as an enlightening guide for people in business, politics, and government.

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  Ignorance and Bliss - On Wanting...

  Mark Lilla

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  A dazzling exploration of our wish to remain innocent and ignorant—and its consequences. 
   
   
   
  Aristotle claimed that "all human beings want to know." Our own experience proves that all human beings also want not to know. Today, centuries after the Enlightenment, mesmerized crowds still follow preposterous prophets, irrational rumors trigger fanatical acts, and magical thinking crowds out common sense and expertise. Why is this? Where does this will to ignorance come from, and how does it continue to shape our lives? 
   
   
   
  In Ignorance and Bliss, the acclaimed essayist and historian of ideas Mark Lilla offers an absorbing psychological diagnosis of the human will not to know. With erudition and brio, Lilla ranges from the Book of Genesis and Plato's dialogues to Sufi parables and Sigmund Freud, revealing the paradoxes of hiding truth from ourselves. He also exposes the fantasies this impulse lead us to entertain—the illusion that the ecstasies of prophets, mystics, and holy fools offer access to esoteric truths; the illusion of children's lamb-like innocence; and the nostalgic illusion of recapturing the glories of vanished and allegedly purer civilizations. The result is a highly original meditation that invites listeners to consider their own deep-seated impulses and taboos.

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  Ethical Theory - 50 Puzzles...

  Sarah Stroud, Daniel Muñoz

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  In this new kind of introduction to ethical theory, Daniel Muñoz and Sarah Stroud present fifty of the field's most exciting puzzles, paradoxes, and thought experiments. Over the course of eleven chapters, the authors cover a huge variety of topics, starting with the classic debate between utilitarians and deontologists and ending on existential questions about the future of humanity. 
   
   
   
  Every chapter begins with a helpful introduction, and each of the fifty entries includes references for further reading and questions for reflection. Among the entries are such classics as the Ring of Gyges, Jim and the Villagers, the Repugnant Conclusion, JoJo, "One Thought Too Many," the Miners Puzzle, the Gentle Murder Paradox, Nowheresville, the Experience Machine, and the Trolley Problem. The book also explores several more recent topics of interest, such as doxastic wronging and the ethics of AI, so that even advanced students are likely to discover something new. Each entry can be read on its own, and the writing is accessible and conversational throughout, making this an ideal resource for undergraduate teaching. Listeners at any level can pick up this book and see for themselves how fascinating—and puzzling—ethical theory can be.

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  Nickel and Dimed: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Nickel and Dimed, by Barbara Ehrenreich. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Barbara Ehrenreich. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  In this eye-opening investigative work, a journalist goes undercover to explore the realities of low-wage work in America. Taking on various minimum-wage jobs—including waitressing, retail, and housekeeping—she uncovers the struggles of the working poor, highlighting the hidden costs of survival, the exploitation of labor, and the impossibility of getting by on wages that barely cover rent. Through firsthand experience and sharp social commentary, this book challenges the myth of upward mobility and exposes the harsh truths of economic inequality.

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  President Trump - The Fall of...

  Phil Joseph

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  A businessman, a celebrity, a president. 
  A threat to us all. 
  Sure, everyone knows that Donald Trump was an interesting president to say the very least, but while there was plenty of media coverage about the man himself, very little was said about his politics. 
  Perhaps you are interested in learning about the set of political promises that Trump's rise to president was based on. 
  What if I told you that this extremely dangerous campaign process was happening all over again, right in front of our eyes? 
  President Trump - The Fall of the Godfather is a must read for anyone interested in American politics or global affairs. 
  As the recent leader of the world's superpower, every person should be interested to find out how this celebrity businessman was able to make it into power, and how we can prevent that ever happening again. 
  This book will do that and so much more! 
  Inside President Trump - The Fall of the Godfather, discover:Trump’s PhilosophyHow Trump Became PresidentTrump’s Love Affair With AutocratsWhere is Trump Now? 
  If we don’t act quickly, the world forum risks allowing the same experiences we witnessed with the Trump presidency to mark history once again. 
  So grab a copy of President Trump, The Fall of the Godfather today, and be sure to learn about this essential and engaging topic.

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