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  On Truth in Politics - Why...

  Michael Patrick Lynch

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  Do any of us really care about truth when it comes to politics? Should we? In a world of big lies, denialism, and conspiracy theories, democracies are experiencing two interlocked crises: a loss of confidence in democracy itself and the growing sense among many that politics is only about power—not truth. In this book, Michael Patrick Lynch argues that truth not only can—but must—matter in politics. He shows why truth is an essential democratic value—a value we need to sustain our democratic way of life—and how it can be strengthened. 
   
   
   
  Despite evidence that people are rarely motivated by truth when it comes to politics, On Truth in Politics argues that this isn't inevitable. Accessibly written and rigorously argued, it draws on the American pragmatist tradition to develop an original theory of the nature and value of truth in the messy world of politics. Contrary to the belief of many, political beliefs can be true or false. But if democracy is to continue to be a space of reason and not just an arena of power, we must build a better infrastructure of knowledge, including stronger schools and media, and renew our commitment to science and history. 
   
   
   
  A vital and timely book, On Truth in Politics makes an original case for why democracy cannot survive without truth.

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  A Cross of Gold

  William Jennings Bryan

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  Politician William Jennings Bryan delivered this speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1896. Historians consider it one of the most famous political speeches in American history; Bryan stirred the crowd into a frenzy with his support for adding a silver to the mix of America’s gold-backed currency. “You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of Gold,” he stated, for it was bankrupt farmers who suffered at the hands of this inflation freeze. Experience for yourself this fiery speech that won Bryan the nod for Democratic presidential candidate in 1896.  

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  AI for Educators - Ethical...

  Pascal Claeys

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  You're not just a teacher – you're a guide, a mentor, and a beacon of hope in a rapidly changing world. 
  "AI for Educators" will empower you to: 
  1) Navigate the ethical maze of AI with confidence and grace 
  2) Prepare your students for jobs that don't even exist yet 
  3) Become the cool teacher who "gets it" in the eyes of your tech-savvy students

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  Future Esoteric - The Unseen Realms

  Brad Olsen

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  Things are not always as they appear. For the past century forbidden subjects such as UFOs, human abductions, secret space programs, suppressed free energy devices and other fantastic notions have tested the human mind, forcing it to decipher fact from fiction. But is there a common thread? As sites like WikiLeaks and their founders try to unveil war secrets and covert black operations, international governments have little-by-little begun exposing what they've tried for years to keep hidden. Chronicling what he calls the "alternative narrative," Brad Olsen gets down to the middle of it all.
  
  
   Organized into three sections (Secrets, Cosmos and Utopia), Future Esoteric: the Unseen Realms by Ancient Aliens guest Brad Olsen (CCC Publishing, April 2016) examines the flaws in modern history and looks at how ancient esoteric teachings, coupled with accelerated scientific advancements, can be used to help change the dead-end course we humans are running ourselves into. Looking at several alternate paradigms, whether they deal with crop circles, immigrant Nazi leaders to the United States after WWII, or out-of-this-world creatures like Grey aliens, Olsen comes to the conclusion that we have been among the supernatural for centuries; these creatures and advanced military technology have been used as experiments, but this potentially world-changing info has beed denied to the masses for the purpose of control.
  
  
   Through exploration and the integration of cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom, Olsen believes the dawn of our new society is faced on the one hand with global tyranny, or we can overcome the oppression and advance towards universal abundance and enlightenment. Without government and media manipulation this can be possible, and the Golden Age will be attained with the rapid advancement of human consciousness.

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  Putting Social Anxiety in Your...

  Nancy K. Rarick

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  Do you struggle to have important or tough conversations with people? 
  Why is it so difficult to do the simplest things, like communicating how you feel to your spouse or asking for a raise when you know you deserve one? Each time you need to have a serious conversation with your spouse or friends, it feels like a pit has opened in your stomach, as if you are burdened with the hardest task in the world. But life doesn’t have to feel that way. 
  Marriage and family therapist Nancy Rarick has been helping people just like you feel confident (and even proud) to be able to tell people exactly what they think and feel — without the anxiety that normally comes along with it. 
  In Putting Social Anxiety in Your Rearview Mirror, you will learn how to: 
  Feel comfortable communicating how you feel to your spouse, friends, and family 
  Determine why you feel anxiety in certain situations, and how to treat it 
  Ask for what you want with as much effectivity as possible 
  Experience more joy and get more meaning out of your life 
  Become more assertive by raising your self-esteem 
  With warmth, insight, and humor, Nancy will show you how to eliminate social anxiety once and for all and have the life you’ve always dreamed about. With courage and knowledge, life truly becomes much easier. Say goodbye to social anxiety today!

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  How Not to Get Shot - And Other...

  D. L. Hughley, Doug Moe

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  A cutting satire of race relations in the age of Trump and Black Lives Matter from the hugely popular comedian—one of ""The Original Kings of Comedy""—and author of the New York Times bestseller Black Man, White House. 
  ""White people are always giving out ‘helpful’ advice, such as: ‘Comply with the police and you won’t get shot.’ They’ve been doling out advice to black people ever since ‘I suggest you pick the cotton if you don’t like getting whipped.’ Not getting shot by the police has long been a problem for black people. Even when we had a black president! Now that we have a new set of overlords, with President Trump at the head, wouldn’t it be nice to get a little advice on how not to get shot?"" 
  From the elections of Barack Obama and Donald Trump to the tragic events of Ferguson and Charlottesville, the subject of race has come to the forefront of American consciousness. Legendary satirist D. L. Hughley offers his own cutting observations on this contentious issue that continues to traumatize the nation, a wound made more painful by the ongoing comments and actions of the 45th president. 
  Hughley uses humor to draw attention to injustice, sardonically offering advice on a number of lessons, from ""How to make cops feel more comfortable while they’re handcuffing you"" and ""The right way to wear a hoodie"" to ""How to make white food, like lobster rolls"" and ""Ten types of white people you meet in the suburbs."" 
  How Not to Get Shot is a much-needed antidote in these distressing times.

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