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Fleur is used to balancing her two different cultures from her English Mum to her West Indian Nan but when she discovers that she can talk to animals she finds herself in a whole new world! Can her new powers help her take down Celeste 'The Best' the hockey-loving, ankle-smashing new girl, once and for all?
I Think, Therefore I’m Wrong: Descartes and the Birth of Overconfidence is your gloriously sarcastic, brutally honest, and deeply unhinged guide to the man who launched modern philosophy with one anxious thought spiral and never looked back. René Descartes: French, wealthy, suspicious of everything, and armed with just enough Latin to convince the world that his personal identity crisis was actually a groundbreaking intellectual framework. From doubting the entire universe to claiming God exists because the idea of God felt right, Descartes pioneered a system so elegantly flawed it haunted philosophers for centuries—and now you get to enjoy the wreckage. In this book, Sophia Blackwell (Kant You Not, Leibniz’s Monads) takes you on a laugh-out-loud demolition tour of: The Four-Step Method of Doubt, also known as gaslighting the cosmos The Cogito, or how to accidentally make thinking sound smug God as epistemological tech support Mind-body dualism, or “what if you’re just a haunted skeleton?” Descartes’ legacy in science, psychology, AI, and every freshman who says “I'm not my body, bro.” Whether you’re a philosophy student, a recovering Cartesian, or just here to watch the metaphysical world burn, this book explains Descartes’ ideas the way they were always meant to be understood: with sarcasm, side-eye, and a glass of wine. I think, therefore I spiral. Let’s goMostra libro
The University of California, Berkeley—widely known as "Cal"—is admired worldwide as a bastion of innovation and a hub for progressive thought. Far less known are the university's roots in plunder, warfare, and the promotion of white supremacy. As Tony Platt shows in The Scandal of Cal, these original sins sit at the center of UC Berkeley's history. Platt looks unflinchingly at the university's desecration of graves and large-scale hoarding of Indigenous remains. He tracks its role in developing the racist pseudoscience of eugenics in the early twentieth century. He sheds light on the school's complicity with the military-industrial complex and its incubation of unprecedented violence through the Manhattan Project. And he underscores its deliberate and continued evasions about its own wrongdoings, which echo in the institution's decision-making up to the present day. This book, above all, illuminates Cal's culpability in some of the cruelest chapters of US history and sounds a clarion call for the university to undertake a thorough and earnest reckoning with its past. It is a must-listen for Cal alumni, students, faculty, and staff, and for anyone concerned with the impact of higher education in the United States and beyond.Mostra libro
A thought-provoking exploration of how maps shape our understanding of the world Cartographer and historian William Rankin argues that it's time to reimagine what a map can be and how it can be used. Maps are not neutral visualizations of facts. They are innately political, defining how the world is divided, what becomes visible and what stays hidden, and whose voices are heard. What matters isn't just the topics or the data, but how maps make arguments about how the world works. And the consequences are enormous. A map's visual argument can change how cities are designed and how rivers flow, how wars are fought and how land claims are settled, how children learn about race and how colonialism becomes a habit of mind. Maps don't just show us information—they help construct our world.Brimming with vibrant maps, including many "radical" maps created by Rankin himself and by other cutting-edge mapmakers, Radical Cartography exposes the consequences of how maps represent boundaries, layers, people, projections, color, scale, and time. Challenging the map as a tool of the status quo, Rankin empowers listeners to embrace three unexpected values for the future of cartography: uncertainty, multiplicity, and subjectivity. Changing the tools—changing the maps—can change the questions we ask, the answers we accept, and the world we build.Mostra libro
In Leadership is Personal, Brad Mahon reveals the transformative power of authentic, community-focused leadership. Drawing from his rich experiences in higher education and the arts, Brad shows how cultivating strong internal cultures and external community connections can drive organizational success.Mostra libro
From the beginning of the colonial period to the recent conflicts in the Middle East, encounters with the Muslim world have helped Americans define national identity and purpose. Focusing on America's encounter with the Barbary states of North Africa from 1776 to 1815, Robert Allison traces the perceptions and mis-perceptions of Islam in the American mind as the new nation constructed its ideology and system of government. "A powerful ending that explains how the experience with the Barbary states compelled many Americans to look inward . . . with increasing doubts about the institution of slavery." —David W. Lesch, Middle East Journal "Allison's incisive and informative account of the fledgling republic's encounter with the Muslim world is a revelation with a special pertinence to today's international scene." —Richard W. Bulliet, Journal of Interdisciplinary History "This book should be widely read. . . . Allison's study provides a context for understanding more recent developments, such as America's tendency to demonize figures like Iran's Khumaini, Libya's Qaddafi, and Iraq's Saddam." —Richard M. Eaton, Eighteenth Century StudiesMostra libro
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment with "I Am a God." This groundbreaking book transcends conventional wisdom, inviting you to reclaim your inner divinity and awaken your true potential. Unveil the masks and limitations that have hindered your growth, and embrace the authentic essence of your being. 🌌 Dive Into the Depths of Your Soul: "I Am a God" delves into the profound concepts of divinity, exploring creation myths, defining the nature of God, and unraveling the mysteries of existence. Through introspective chapters like "Where is God?" and "Who is God?" you'll embark on a soul-stirring quest to unravel the essence of divine consciousness. 🌟 Explore the Uniqueness of Your Journey: This book is not just about abstract theories—it's about your personal journey to self-realization. Each chapter guides you through a transformative process, empowering you to awaken the god within and manifest your divine potential. From "Do I Am a God?" to "Manifesting the Divine," you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery unlike any other. 🔍 Navigate Through the Complexities: As you navigate through the challenges of life, "I Am a God" serves as your trusted companion, offering wisdom and guidance every step of the way. From navigating romantic relationships in "In the Image of God" to demystifying life's detours in "Demystifying the Detours," this book empowers you to overcome obstacles and embrace your true power. 🌈 Embrace Your Authenticity: "I Am a God" celebrates your authenticity, encouraging you to embrace every aspect of yourself. Through chapters like "Unfurling the God Within" and "Embracing the Wabi-Sabi," you'll learn to love and accept yourself unconditionally, transcending societal expectations and embracing your unique journey.Mostra libro
