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  Reconsidering Reparations

  Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò

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  Reparations for slavery have become a reinvigorated topic for public debate over the last decade. Most theorizing about reparations treats it as a social justice project—either rooted in reconciliatory justice focused on making amends in the present; or, they focus on the past, emphasizing restitution for historical wrongs. Olúfémi O. Táíwò argues that neither approach is optimal, and advances a different case for reparations—one rooted in a hopeful future that tackles the issue of climate change head on, with distributive justice at its core. This view, which he calls the "constructive" view of reparations, argues that reparations should be seen as a future-oriented project engaged in building a better social order; and that the costs of building a more equitable world should be distributed more to those who have inherited the moral liabilities of past injustices. 
   
   
   
  This approach to reparations, as Táíwò shows, has deep and surprising roots in the thought of Black political thinkers such as James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jr, and Nkechi Taifa, as well as mainstream political philosophers like John Rawls, Charles Mills, and Elizabeth Anderson. Táíwò's project has wide implications for our views of justice, racism, the legacy of colonialism, and climate change policy.

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  My Six Years with the Texas Rangers

  James B. Gillett

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  Six years with the Texas Rangers is a  memoir of James B. Gillett, a lawman of the Old West, mostly well known due to his service as a Texas Ranger, and as a member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. The author brings many authentic, exciting stories from his career including famous capture of the Baca brothers  and battles with Apaches.

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  Stolen Child - Kidnapped at 12...

  Marie-Claire Vidja, Olivier Goujon

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  "My name is Marie-Claire. I have had nightmares every night from the time I was 11, when I was kidnapped.”
  From the clutches of a French family who tortured her into the grips of an Algerian family who kidnapped and confined her, Marie-Claire went through hell before making a spectacular escape and reaching France.
  There are lives whose reality is hard to imagine. Marie-Claire's life is one of those. An unwanted child, born in France, beaten, involved in drug trafficking, she was abandoned, temporarily placed in the care of Social Services, before being returned to her parents—and then she was kidnapped by her stepfather and then by her father’s family that included a radicalized Islamic "tutor." She went through hell for ten years before escaping and starting on a path to recovery in which suffering and hardships kept getting worse, but which eventually led her to the hallowed halls of a French university, from where she continues to fight for the hundreds of children kidnapped by a parent—children who, every year, are victims of their parents' crimes and of institutional abandonment. 
  She also uses her personal experience to look at mixed marriages, parental authority, parental responsibility. She points out with intelligence and accuracy the blind spots in the law, the cowardice of institutions, and the indifference of public opinion in the face of crimes whose victims are, first and foremost, thousands of children.
  The life of Marie-Claire is not a novel.

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  Non-Computable You - What You Do...

  Robert Mark

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  Will machines someday replace attorneys, physicians, computer programmers, and world leaders? What about composers, painters, and novelists? Will tomorrow’s supercomputers duplicate and exceed humans? Are we just wetware, natural computers doomed to obsolescence by tomorrow’s ultra-powerful artificial intelligence? In Non-Computable You: What You Do That Artificial Intelligence Never Will, Robert J. Marks II answers these and other fascinating questions with his trademark blend of whimsy and expertise. Catch a glimpse of the geniuses behind today’s AI—their foibles, follies, and friendships—as told by someone on the inside. Under the author’s steady and winsome guidance, learn about the exciting possibilities for artificial intelligence, but also hear how many of the heady claims for AI are provably overblown. Marks shows why there are some powers AI will never possess, no matter what. These powers belong to another—to non-computable you.

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  How We Got Our Antiracist...

  Jesse Merriam

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  Over the past decade, several American cities have been rocked by race riots. With each passing year, a new racial agenda emerges—from police defunding to education reform to reparations—inciting more and more division and radicalization along racial lines. What started all of this? The roots of this pathology run much deeper than the recent symptoms suggest. The civil rights revolution unleashed an assault on the US Constitution, and the sacralization of that revolution, marked by the canonization of Brown v. Board of Education (1954), has transformed our constitutional order. A system once rooted in local self-governance and natural rights now operates along new moral axes, entirely foreign to the American way of life. The choice is increasingly obvious: Either the traditional American order or the new civil rights regime will prevail.

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  CELTIC MYTHOLOGY - Amazing Myths...

  Adan McCarthy

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  Dive into the enchanting world of Celtic mythology with this captivating collection of myths and legends from ancient Ireland and Wales. This book brings to life the rich tapestry of stories passed down through generations, unveiling a realm where gods wield immense power, heroes embark on epic quests, and fearsome monsters roam the land. 
  Journey through the mystical landscapes of the Celts, where you'll encounter:Mighty Gods and Goddesses: Discover the powerful deities who shaped the world's fate, from the wise and benevolent Dagda to the fierce and formidable Morrigan.Legendary Heroes: Follow the adventures of legendary figures such as Cú Chulainn, whose strength and bravery knew no bounds, and Fionn mac Cumhaill, the fearless leader of the Fianna.Monstrous Beasts: Confront the terrifying creatures that haunted the ancient Celts, including the dreaded Banshee and the formidable Balor of the Evil Eye. 
  This comprehensive guide to Celtic mythology not only recounts these timeless tales but also delves into the cultural significance and historical context behind them. Whether you are a mythology enthusiast, a lover of folklore, or simply curious about the ancient world, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual and mythological heritage of the Celtic people. 
  Immerse yourself in the magic and mystery of Celtic mythology and explore the awe-inspiring legends that continue to captivate and inspire to this day.

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