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  Puerto Rico - What Everyone...

  Jorge Duany

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  Acquired by the United States from Spain in 1898, Puerto Rico has a peculiar status among Latin American and Caribbean countries. Though they are US citizens, Puerto Ricans do not have their own voting representatives in Congress and cannot vote in presidential elections (although they are able to participate in the primaries). In recent years, Puerto Rico's colossal public debt sparked an economic crisis that catapulted it onto the national stage and intensified the exodus to the US, bringing to the fore many of the unresolved remnants of its colonial history. 
   
   
   
  Beginning with a historical overview of Puerto Rico, Duany covers the Spanish colonial period (1493-1898) and the first five decades of the US colonial regime. He then delves into the demographic, economic, political, and cultural features of contemporary Puerto Rico. New material examines the multiple issues affecting Puerto Rico in the last decade, including a prolonged recession, the devastating impact of two hurricanes, and the largest migrant wave ever recorded from Puerto Rico. 
   
   
   
  While a popular tourist destination, few beyond Puerto Rico's shores are familiar with its complex history and diverse culture. Duany takes on the task of educating readers on the most important facets of the unique, troubled, but much beloved isla del encanto.

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  The Limits of Critique

  Rita Felski

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  Why must critics unmask and demystify literary works? Why do they believe that language is always withholding some truth, that the critic’s task is to reveal the unsaid or repressed? In this book, Rita Felski examines critique, the dominant form of interpretation in literary studies, and situates it as but one method among many, a method with strong allure—but also definite limits.Felski argues that critique is a sensibility best captured by Paul Ricoeur’s phrase “the hermeneutics of suspicion.” She shows how this suspicion toward texts forecloses many potential readings while providing no guarantee of rigorous or radical thought. Instead, she suggests, literary scholars should try what she calls “postcritical reading”: rather than looking behind a text for hidden causes and motives, literary scholars should place themselves in front of it and reflect on what it suggests and makes possible.By bringing critique down to earth and exploring new modes of interpretation, The Limits of Critique offers a fresh approach to the relationship between artistic works and the social world.

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  What We Owe the Future: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of What We Owe the Future, by William MacAskill.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by William MacAskill.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  What We Owe the Future is a profound exploration of humanity's moral responsibility to future generations. This thought-provoking work delves into the long-term impact of our choices on the world, urging readers to consider the ethical implications of progress, technology, and the preservation of civilization. With a focus on the principles of longtermism, the book challenges us to act today to ensure a flourishing tomorrow, blending rigorous philosophy with compelling insights into practical action. It’s a call to reshape our priorities and redefine what it means to leave a meaningful legacy.

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  Speaking for Success - Public...

  Ofer Reshef

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  Learn to conquer anxiety, sway any audience, and get results like the best public speakers in the world. 
  Why do we feel anxious whenever we are called to give a talk or presentation at work? 
  What makes some people exceptional speakers we want to listen to, while others have trouble maintaining even a semblance of our attention? 
  What makes people lead, follow, or stand in our way? 
  The answer? The difference between those who have mastered the art of presentation and those who have not. 
  An effective presentation is a critical component of success. It empowers the speaker and rallies the audience to their cause. It makes good messages great and great messages inspiring. 
  You don’t need to be a natural-born storyteller who instantly wins every argument or even talks like a TED speaker. These skills can be learned. In Speaking for Success, expert public speaking coach Ofer Reshef, who has already inspired tens of thousands of public speakers to succeed in business and leadership, shows you how. 
  From experts to novices, this book is a must-read for anyone who engages with others, forms connections, or conveys ideas in their daily lives. In Speaking for Success, you will discover how to:Face your fears of speaking upBuild an effective presentation specifically for your causeEffortlessly inspire audiencesBuild and maintain attentionTell your unique storyForm powerful openings and conclusionsWork on building excellent body languageKnow when and where to use visual aidsDeal with disruption, distraction, and negate resistanceUnlock the number one secret for video presentationAnd much more

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  DBT Skills Workbook for Teens...

  Joss Reed

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  Two manuscripts in one audiobook:DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: 101 Engaging Exercises and Activities for Handling Difficult Emotions, Increasing Awareness, and Enhancing Coping SkillsThe DBT Skills Workbook for Parents of Teens: The Ultimate Guide to Help Your Teen Manage Difficult Emotions, Increase Awareness, and Strengthen Coping Skills 
  In the first part of this audiobook, you will:Learn about DBT and its benefitsDiscover mindfulness techniquesUnderstand how to balance their emotionsLearn how to express themselves freelyDiscover the secrets to controlling emotional outburstsLearn how to navigate the challenges they may face in lifeLearn how to recognize their feelingsUnderstand how DBT can help them build social skills 
  In the second part of this audiobook, you will:Learn everything about DBT, including what it can offer you and how you can harness it.Learn how to nurture the positive aspects of your relationship with your teenager.Discover how to avoid triggering dangerous conflicts with your teen and stop the angry outbursts before they get out of control.Understand the real reason your teen behaves the way they do.Understand what matters in your teen’s life, what they believe in, and why it’s important to them.Discover different techniques to positively connect with your teen and relate to them in a way they understand.Learn how to help your teenager overcome their fear of failure, gain self-confidence, and discover their strengths. 
  Click the “add to cart” button today to support your teen's mental health, help them grow into a self-actualized, responsible, and empathetic individual by learning skills that fix problems.

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  The Matryoshka Memoirs - A Story...

  Sasha Colby

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  “[Colby] breathes new life into well-trodden WWII tropes, building a vivid, novelistic narrative focused on memory and family.” — Publishers Weekly
  		 
  “The writing is vivid and lyrical, the narratives are arresting, and the women are unforgettable.” — Craig Howes, Director, Center for Biographical Research, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
  		 
  A remarkable story of strength and resilience in the crucible of Nazi Germany
  		 
  Irina Nikifortchuk was 19 years old and a Ukrainian schoolteacher when she was abducted to be a forced laborer in the Leica camera factory in Nazi Germany. Eventually pulled from the camp hospital to work as a domestic in the Leica owners’ household, Irina survived the war and eventually found her way to Canada.
  		 
  Decades later Sasha Colby, Irina’s granddaughter, seeks out her grandmother’s story over a series of summer visits and gradually begins to interweave the as-told-to story with historical research. As she delves deeper into the history of the Leica factory and World War II forced labor, she discovers the parallel story of Elsie Kühn-Leitz, Irina’s rescuer and the factory heiress, later imprisoned and interrogated by the Gestapo on charges of “excessive humanity.”
  		 
  This is creative nonfiction at its best as the mystery of Irina’s life unspools skillfully and arrestingly. Despite the horrors that the story must tell, it is full of life, humor, food, and the joy of ordinary safety in Canada. The Matryoshka Memoirs takes us into a forgotten corner of history, weaving a rich and satisfying tapestry of survival and family ties and asking what we owe those who aid us.

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