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  Communism and Socialism - The...

  Arlo Holders

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  This is a bundle with the following four titles: 
    - The Communist Experiment  
    - Communism in Practice  
    - Communism vs. Capitalism  
    - Democratic Socialism  
  If this is your cup of tea, then get this combination of political books now!

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  Templars in America - The Secret...

  Tim Wallace-Murphy, Marilyn...

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  Templars in America reveals the story of two leading European Templar families who combined forces to create a new commonwealth in America nearly a century before the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Henry St. Clair of the Orkney Islands, then part of Normandy, and Carlo Zeno, a Venetian trader, made peaceful and mutually beneficial contact with the Mi'kmaq people of what is now Canada. Proof of their travels is carved in stone on both sides of the Atlantic and can be found in documentary evidence borne out by a strong oral tradition that has withstood the test of time. Historians Tim Wallace-Murphy and Marilyn Hopkins draw on archival and archaeological evidence to prove the Templar voyage. They then demonstrate how this early contact with the Americas ties into the centuries-long development of the Templars and Freemasonry, which in turn shaped the thinking of the founding fathers—and the American Constitution. 
   
   
    
  Wallace-Murphy and Hopkins also reveal the continuous history of American exploration from the time of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, through the age of the Vikings. Templars in America is a wild ride from the golden age of exploration to the founding of the United States.

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  Abuse - Understanding Its Impact...

  Coral Nunez

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  Abuse is a profound, complex issue that impacts millions of lives around the world. Defined broadly, abuse refers to any behavior that is intended to control, manipulate, or harm another individual, whether physically, emotionally, financially, or psychologically. While most people may recognize abuse in extreme forms, it often exists in subtle, less visible ways that are harder to detect and address. Abuse can happen in almost any context—families, intimate relationships, workplaces, institutions, and even online spaces. Its presence affects individuals across all demographics, cutting through barriers of age, gender, race, and socioeconomic background. 
  The widespread effects of abuse are staggering, with survivors often facing long-term consequences that extend well beyond the initial trauma. Abuse impacts not only physical health but also psychological well-being, creating ripple effects that influence how survivors perceive themselves, interact with others, and navigate the world. Anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and self-destructive behaviors are common among survivors, often requiring years of recovery. Tragically, the damage can be compounded by social stigma, disbelief, or victim-blaming attitudes, leaving many survivors feeling isolated and misunderstood. Addressing abuse requires recognizing these nuanced impacts and supporting survivors in ways that foster trust and empowerment.

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  The Sociology of Crime -...

  Fred Grandsen

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  Crime is not merely a legal category but a social construct shaped by historical, cultural, and political forces. What is considered criminal behavior varies across societies and time periods, reflecting changing moral values, power structures, and social interests. Understanding crime as a social construct allows us to analyze how laws are created, enforced, and challenged within different social contexts. 
  One of the key aspects of the social construction of crime is that laws are not neutral or universal. Instead, they are established by those in positions of power who determine what behaviors should be criminalized. For example, certain acts such as drug use, gambling, or even political protests have been criminalized in some societies while being tolerated or even encouraged in others. The legal system often reflects the interests of dominant groups, leading to selective enforcement of laws. Historically, vagrancy laws targeted the poor, while modern drug laws have disproportionately affected marginalized communities. 
  Crime is also shaped by cultural perceptions and media representations. The way crime is reported in the news and depicted in television shows or films influences public perceptions of who is considered criminal. For instance, street crime is often sensationalized, while corporate or white-collar crimes receive comparatively little attention, despite their significant social and economic impact. This selective framing reinforces stereotypes and can lead to policies that prioritize punishment for certain groups while overlooking more systemic forms of harm.

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  The Happy Hooker - My Own Story

  Robin Moore, Xaviera Hollander,...

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  The thirtieth anniversary edition of one of the modern classics of the sexual revolution—with a new Afterword by the author. 
   
  How did you first learn about sex? If you grew up in the 1970s, it may have been from a gleefully lusty tour guide named Xaviera Hollander. 
   
  In the late 1960s—that era of sexual chaos, when Playboy Clubs and love-ins were competing for national attention—a beautiful, intelligent young Dutch secretary named Xaviera de Vries moved to New York, grew swiftly tired of her desk job . . . and soon became the most visible and glamorous madam the city had ever seen. As Xaviera Hollander, she published a shockingly candid account of her life behind the brothel door. The Happy Hooker shot straight to the top of the bestseller lists, sold more than fifteen million copies, and made this enterprising young woman an international phenomenon. 
   
  Thirty years later, these delightfully explicit tales of the ’60s and ’70s swingers’ scene—including countless jaw-dropping stories of lesbianism, bondage, fetishism, and more—remain as titillating as ever, charged with the mix of shrewd observation and uninhibited appetite that made Hollander an irresistible storyteller. The Happy Hooker is a classic: the world’s greatest book on the world’s oldest profession.

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  Responses to 7 October: Law and...

  Rosa Freedman, David Hirsh,...

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  One of three volumes responding to the 7 October attack, Law and Society begins with a legal and a genocide studies critique of the claim that Israel is genocidal; another reflects on the absence of an understanding of antisemitism in international legal discourse. 
  There are reflections on experiences in the Palestine solidarity movement and on the twists that discourse there takes. Contributions draw on Judaism, feminism, and sociology to face what happened and to trace how Israelis were transported back to a quintessentially pre-Israel Jewish experience. Others survey reports of antisemitism around the globe in the wake of 7 October, including pieces about Britain and Germany. 
  This work will appeal to scholars, students, and activists with an interest in antisemitism, Jewish studies, and the politics of Israel.

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