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  Becoming machines 400 Years of...

  Denis Collin

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  For four centuries, the modern world has been dominated by machinery. It was born with capitalist production. It quickly became symbiotic with capitalist development, which found its driving force in mechanics. Calculation, predictability, the power of abstraction - the categories of modern science were well suited to this new mode of production, which was about to invade the planet. However, all trends that lead to the elimination of life in favor of the mechanical lead to a general commodification of human life and a loss of our being-in-the-world. Turning nature into a mere raw material, replacing vital processes with mechanical procedures - all this leads to treating human beings as things, turning them into predictable beings. We therefore need to think in terms of resistance to this movement. The involution of the great Enlightenment movement towards the formation of a techno-scientific steel cage poses the task of rediscovering a sense of nature and life, of rethinking rootedness beyond what Simone Weil had outlined, of remaking nature as a sphere of resonance.

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  The Einstein Syndrome - Bright...

  Thomas Sowell

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  The Einstein Syndrome is a follow-up to Late-Talking Children, which established Thomas Sowell as a leading spokesman on the subject of late-talking children. While many children who talk late suffer from developmental disorders or autism, there is a certain well-defined group who are developmentally normal or even quite bright, yet who may go past their fourth birthday before beginning to talk. These children are often misdiagnosed as autistic or retarded, a mistake that is doubly hard on parents who must first worry about their apparently handicapped children and then see them lumped into special classes and therapy groups where all the other children are clearly very different. Since he first became involved in this issue in the mid-90s, Sowell has joined with Stephen Camarata of Vanderbilt University, who has conducted a much broader, more rigorous study of this phenomenon than the anecdotes reported in Late-Talking Children. Sowell can now identify a particular syndrome, a cluster of common symptoms and family characteristics, that differentiates these late-talking children from others; relate this syndrome to other syndromes; speculate about its causes; and describe how children with this syndrome are likely to develop.

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  The Cuban Sandwich - A History...

  Andrew T. Huse, Barbara C. Cruz,...

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  A delicious, multilayered tale of a legendary sandwich 
   
   
   
  Florida Book Awards, Gold Medal for Cooking 
   
   
   
  How did the Cuban sandwich become a symbol for a displaced people, win the hearts and bellies of America, and claim a spot on menus around the world? The odyssey of the Cubano begins with its hazy origins in the midnight cafés of Havana, from where it evolved into a dainty high-class hors d'oeuvre and eventually became a hearty street snack devoured by cigar factory workers. In The Cuban Sandwich, three devoted fans—Andrew Huse, Bárbara Cruz, and Jeff Houck—sort through improbable vintage recipes, sift gossip from Florida old-timers, and wade into the fearsome Tampa vs. Miami sandwich debate (is adding salami necessary or heresy?) to reveal the social history behind how this delicacy became a lunch-counter staple in the US and beyond. 
   
   
   
  The authors also interview artisans who've perfected the high arts of creating and combining expertly baked Cuban bread, sweet ham, savory roast pork, perfectly melted Swiss cheese, and tangy, crunchy pickles. Tips and expert insight for making Cuban sandwiches at home will have listeners savoring the history behind each perfect bite.

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  My Spiritual Diaries

  Khadija Kausar

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  Khadija Kausar is a writer of spiritual poems who believes in the power of words to heal the soul. Born and raised in Dubai, Khadija grew up with a deep appreciation for nature and its unparalleled beauty. 
  Her love for spirituality and poetry blossomed when she was a young girl, and since then, she has been on a quest to explore the spiritual mysteries of the universe through her writing. 
  Khadija draws inspiration from various sources, including her own personal experiences, the works of great spiritual leaders, and the natural world around her. Her poems are imbued with a sense of wonder and awe, as she delves into the deepest questions of existence and offers insights into the ultimate nature of reality. 
  Through her writing, Khadija hopes to inspire readers to connect with their inner selves and tap into the limitless potential of the human spirit. Her poems are a testament to the transforming power of words and the beauty of the human soul, and offer a glimpse into the profound mysteries that lie beyond our everyday perception. 
  My Spiritual Diaries is dedicated to the passengers of my life and their good and bad experiences. This book would not have been possible without the people who helped uplift me spiritually. As I was exploring my own curiosity of the Divine, I met amazing people who became my tribe and my home. My Spiritual Diaries is a heartbeat, a teardrop, a pulse that I experienced and hence became a book. I hope I leave none unanswered; there will be many who are trying to find their way, and find a home in this chaotic world.

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  The Power of Quantum Thinking -...

  Dr Bhaskar Bora

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  What if the way you think is limiting the way you live? 
  We are taught to see the world in straight lines—cause and effect, right and wrong, success and failure. 
  But reality is not linear. 
  It never was. 
  In The Power of Quantum Thinking, Dr Bhaskar Bora challenges conventional thinking and introduces a radically different way of understanding reality, decision-making, and human potential. 
  Inspired by the principles of quantum physics—but grounded in philosophy and lived experience—this book explores how uncertainty, possibility, and interconnectedness shape not only the universe… but your life. 
  Inside this book, you will discover: 
  • Why linear thinking fails in a complex world 
  • How uncertainty can become your greatest strength 
  • The hidden patterns behind choices and outcomes 
  • The role of consciousness in shaping perception and reality 
  • How to think beyond limitations and embrace possibility 
  This is not a physics textbook. 
  It is a new way of thinking. 
  A way that allows you to move: 
  From rigid certainty → to intelligent awareness 
  From fear of uncertainty → to mastery of possibility 
  From reaction → to conscious response 
  Whether you are navigating difficult decisions, personal challenges, or simply questioning the way you see the world— 
  this book will expand your perspective. 
  Because the future does not belong to those who think harder. 
  It belongs to those who think differently. 
  And once you begin to see differently— 
  everything changes.

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  Jailed For Freedom

  Doris Stevens

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  A first-hand account of the 1913-1919 campaign of American suffragettes, detailing their treatment at the hands of the courts, and the true conditions of their incarceration. (Summary by Sarah Jennings)

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