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  Epinomis - The Sequel to Laws –...

  Plato, Tim Zengerink

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  What if studying the stars could lead to the divine? 
  In Epinomis, Plato or his student unveils a breathtaking conclusion to his philosophical journey. Here, the cosmos becomes the classroom, and astronomy is the curriculum of the soul. This sequel to Laws invites the listener to consider the stars as more than distant objects—they are keys to understanding virtue, order, and the mind of God. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	A Theological Expansion of Laws – Explore how Plato connects divine reason to legal and moral order 
  •	The Stars as Guides to Wisdom – Learn why celestial study is the highest form of education 
  •	A Dialogue on Divine Nature – Thought-provoking discussion on soul, fate, and spiritual truth 
  •	A Clear Modern Translation – Accessible for new readers, faithful to the gravity of Plato’s thought 
  Embark on a final celestial journey with one of antiquity’s greatest thinkers.

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  Trust Shattered - Cases of...

  Peter Serefine

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  "Trust Shattered: Cases of Government Betrayal" is a meticulously researched, compelling narrative that unravels the complex tapestry of government actions and their profound impact on individual rights and societal trust. Spanning three distinct parts - Betrayed Bodies, Betrayed Liberty, and Betrayed Estates - this book delves into historical and contemporary instances where government intervention has overstepped, leading to significant ramifications on life, liberty, and property.Part 1, "Betrayed Bodies," exposes medical and scientific missteps and overreaches by the government. From the Tuskegee Syphilis Study to the FDA's drug revocations, it reveals how health policies and decisions have sometimes led to distrust and harm, rather than protection and healing.Part 2, "Betrayed Liberty," focuses on cases where the government’s actions have infringed upon civil liberties. It revisits moments like the McCarthy era, the Patriot Act, and the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how fear and crisis have been catalysts for the erosion of freedoms historically championed by democratic societies.Part 3, "Betrayed Estates," shifts the focus to property rights. It examines eminent domain, zoning laws, intellectual property, and taxation policies, demonstrating how these can sometimes betray the very essence of ownership and economic freedom.Peter Serefine masterfully intertwines historical contexts with contemporary relevance, offering a critical perspective on government actions. Each chapter is not only a recount of events but also an analysis of their ethical, legal, and societal implications. The book questions the delicate balance between public good and individual rights, scrutinizing the justifications and consequences of government policies."Trust Shattered" challenges readers to ponder the role of government in their lives. It brings to light the precarious balance between safeguarding citizens and respecting their autonomy. The book’s in-depth examination

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  The Invented State - Policy...

  Emily Thorson

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  In The Invented State, Emily Thorson argues that a problematic and understudied aspect of political misinformation reflects widespread public misperception about what the government does. Because much of public policy is invisible to the public, there is fertile ground for false beliefs to flourish, leading to what Thorson terms the "invented state": systematic misperceptions about public policy. However, people get the facts wrong not because they are stupid or blinded by partisan loyalty. Misperceptions are created when three conditions are met: when citizens have incomplete information about an issue, when their own biases color their understanding of it, and when they feel that the issue is important. The invented state is created by exposure to misinformation and by individuals' cognitive errors. 
   
   
   
  Correcting these policy misperceptions is highly effective at reducing false beliefs. Providing people with corrective information has downstream effects on attitudes. When they learn how policies really work, their approval increases and they also shift their policy priorities. Contrary to pundits' assumptions of a public who is largely indifferent to policy, there is a deep public desire to learn basic facts about how the government works. Thorson meets that desire with analysis on how the media can identify and correct substantive policy misperceptions.

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  Neighborhood Defenders -...

  Maxwell Palmer, David M. Glick,...

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  Since the collapse of the housing market in 2008, demand for housing has consistently outpaced supply in many US communities. The failure to construct sufficient housing—especially affordable housing—in desirable communities and neighborhoods comes with significant social, economic, and environmental costs. This book examines how local participatory land use institutions amplify the power of entrenched interests and privileged homeowners. The book draws on sweeping data to examine the dominance of land use politics by "neighborhood defenders"—individuals who oppose new housing projects far more strongly than their broader communities and who are likely to be privileged on a variety of dimensions. Neighborhood defenders participate disproportionately and take advantage of land use regulations to restrict the construction of multifamily housing. The result is diminished housing stock and higher housing costs, with participatory institutions perversely reproducing inequality.

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  Learn German Fast for Beginners:...

  Michael Noble, Paul Thomas

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  If you want to learn German without having to relocate to a German-speaking country for months or even years, then keep reading...Learning a new language can seem difficult, if not impossible at the very beginning. If you are an adult, then it probably seems even scarier. You may have had a bad experience trying to learn a second language in school.You have wanted to learn German for some time now. It could just be because you are in love with the language or you may live in an area where German is routinely spoken. Regardless of the reason, your desire to learn a second language is genuine, and it has driven you here.It is easier than you think.It seems that learning a foreign language is difficult because there are so many words to learn. In fact, this is not the truth at all. There are only about 1,000 words that you need to learn. If you learn just these words, it is possible to have a conversation with just about anyone. You will be talking to strangers in no time, and it will even surprise you.Take a sneak peek at what I have in store for you:A list of 1,000 of the most commonly used words in German and their translationsNative German-speaking voice actor to make sure you develop an authentic German accentAnd Most importantly, a fun and engaging teaching method that will have you looking forward to practicing with this program - And the more you practice, the more you learnYou may live in a community where German is widely spoken. If so, then you already have a feeling of what you are missing. It is an even bigger deal if you are a business person who is missing profits. Think about all the lost sales that you have had up until this point.The time to learn is now. Do not put this off for a single second longer.Download to get started today.

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  A 1940s Childhood - From Bomb...

  James Marsh

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  Do you remember collecting shrapnel and listening to Children's Hour? Carrying gas masks or sharing your school with evacuees from the city? The 1940s was a decade of great challenge for everyone who lived through it. The hardships and fear created by a world war were immense. Britain's towns and cities were being bombed on an almost nightly basis, and many children faced the trauma of being parted from their parents and sent away to the country to live with complete strangers. For just over half of this decade the war continued, meaning food and clothing shortages became a way of life. But through it all, and afterwards, the simplicity of kids shone. From collecting bits of shot-down German aircraft to playing in bomb-strewn streets, kids made their own fun. Then there was the joy of the second half of the 1940s, when fathers came home and the magic of 'normal life' returned. 
   
  This trip down memory lane will take you through the most memorable and evocative experiences of growing up in the 1940s.

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