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  Secession - Why Our Country...

  Kent Greenfield

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  A book that will launch a million debates. 
  Constitutional law professor Kent Greenfield delivers the highly provocative yet carefully reasoned case for secession, arguing that the fractures within the US run so deep, rendering our politics so dysfunctional, that the best way to heal is to initiate a nonviolent national divorce between the blue and red states. 
  The truth is that our nation is broken. More divides us than unites us, and our constitutional framework is accelerating, not healing, those divisions, making them impossible to cure. We have become two rather than one. And a house divided against itself cannot stand. 
  Americans already sense this reality. We are frustrated, angry, fearful, and pessimistic about our current condition. Less than one in four voters believe the country is headed in the right direction. More Americans believe we are in the middle of a constitutional crisis than in a democracy. And Americans are sorting themselves geographically more than at any time since the Civil War: more than 80% of American counties are now “landslide counties” where one party or the other dominates. As recently as 1980, over half of the states sent one Republican and one Democrat to the Senate. Now, less than a handful do. 
  Here’s the good news, though: a solution exists to this maddening impasse, and that solution is peaceful secession. Like spouses trapped in a bad marriage, we would all be better off if we admitted to ourselves that we no longer have a future together. Our national marriage is violent and hurtful, replete with irreconcilable differences. Once we get through the dissolution, both sides will be better off. 
  Renowned legal scholar Kent Greenfield presents a carefully outlined and thorough step-by-step blueprint for a nonviolent process for separation. Secession is the book that millions of Americans are ready to discuss, debate, and be inspired by.

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  Charmides

  Plato

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  "Charmides" is a dialogue written by Plato that delves into the nature of wisdom and self-knowledge. The conversation takes place between Socrates and Charmides, a young man renowned for his beauty and noble heritage. Socrates challenges Charmides' claim to possess self-control or temperance, arguing that true self-knowledge requires an examination of one's own nature. This leads to a discussion on the nature of wisdom and how it is cultivated through inquiry and self-examination, rather than being possessed as a physical object. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Gavin at War - The World War II...

  Lewis Sorley

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  Lieutenant General James Gavin, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division during WWII, is one of the best-known figures of the war. Beginning as the commander of the 505th Parachute Combat Team that spearheaded the American assault on Sicily in July 1943, Gavin advanced to division command and finally command of US forces in Berlin. He kept a wartime diary that starts in April 1943, as the unit was preparing to go to northern Africa and continues through to his final entry on September 1, 1945, during the occupation of Berlin. 
   
   
   
  During the war years, Gavin came into close contact with virtually all the leading airborne commanders and many others who would advance to the top levels of Army leadership. His diary includes observations on fellow military and political leaders, army operations, and the general's personal life. Gavin was an officer who led by example: on four combat jumps, he was the first man out the door. 
   
   
   
  For decades, Gavin kept the existence of the journal a secret; the general's family discovered it among his belongings after his death. Editor Lewis "Bob" Sorley has worked closely with the Gavin family and the Army Heritage Center to prepare the diary for publication. His edited and annotated version includes a prologue and epilogue to frame the entries within the wider scope of the general's life.

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  Stolen Childhoods - Thriving...

  LCSW Shari Botwin

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  Demonstrates that reclaiming life in adulthood is possible for survivors of childhood abuse. 
   
   
   
  Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse focuses on how survivors of childhood abuse can finally break their silence and begin the process of recovery by understanding the impact their abuse history has on their adulthood. Filled with real life client conversations, along with her own experiences as a patient, this work helps listeners stop reliving past abuse and thrive in their recovery. It demonstrates the tremendous hope that can come from having a witness, and feeling heard and believed. 
   
   
   
  Throughout the book, the listener witnesses how adult survivors of childhood abuse can use relationships with therapists, partners, or supportive family members to combat their feelings of shame and guilt. Botwin walks listeners through ways survivors can develop trust with others and move through emotions of fear and grief. She offers examples of learning how to manage traumatic responses in situations that trigger flashbacks, feelings of unsafety, or fears of being unprotected. Offering actionable steps to healing throughout, Botwin helps listeners on their journeys to reclaiming their right to live safe, happy, full lives.

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  300 Quotations from Renaissance...

  Michel de Montaigne, Francis...

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  ‘300 Quotations from Renaissance Philosophy’ is a collection of insightful, educational, and inspiring quotes from some of the greatest ever renaissance philosophers, including French philosopher Michel de Montaigne and Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli.  
  It also includes the words of English philosopher Francis Bacon whose famous quotes include, ‘It is impossible to love and to be wise’ and ‘Knowledge is power’. 
  ‘300 Quotations from Renaissance Philosophy’ is the perfect collection for those needing an extra dose of philosophical insight. 
  Michel de Montaigne (1533 – 1592) was one of the most important philosophers of the French Renaissance and is best known for popularising the essay as a literary genre.  
  Niccolò Machiavelli  (1469 –1527) was an Italian diplomat, author, and philosopher best known for his political treatise, ‘The Prince’ (Il Principe). Machiavelli has often been called the father of modern political philosophy and political science.  
  Francis Bacon (1561 – 1626) was an English philosopher and statesman, often called the father of empiricism. His works are considered to have contributed to the scientific method.

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  Freedom from Eating Disorders -...

  Christ Is All Ministries

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  "A Christ-Centered Path to Wholeness" is an audiobook that offers a comprehensive, faith-based approach to achieving freedom from eating disorders. Grounded in biblical truth and sound psychology, it addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of conditions like anorexia and bulimia. 
  The audiobook begins by providing a clear understanding of eating disorders, including medical definitions, warning signs, underlying neurological factors, and the vicious cycle sufferers often face. It then delves into the root causes, exploring how trauma, family dynamics, cultural pressures, and spiritual warfare contribute to disordered eating. 
  With this foundation laid, the audiobook presents God's perspective on the body, identity, and mental health. Listeners learn to see themselves as God's beloved creation while engaging in the battle for the mind.  
  The journey to freedom is mapped out through practical strategies like healthy eating plans, emotional regulation techniques, and the development of new habits. These tools are undergirded by spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, and forgiveness. 
  Listeners are encouraged to find healing in community through the support of the church, Christian counseling, accountability partnerships, and ministering to others. Inspiring testimonies of those who have overcome eating disorders offer hope to all. 
  The audiobook concludes with an implementation guide, including a personal assessment, action plan template, Scripture meditations, and a list of helpful resources. Ultimately, listeners are pointed back to their identity in Christ as the key to lasting wholeness and freedom. 
  Whether you are personally struggling with an eating disorder or seeking to support a loved one, "A Christ-Centered Path to Wholeness" is an invaluable resource filled with biblical wisdom, clinical insights, and practical tools for the recovery journey.

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