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  The Hidden Causes of Human Behavior

  Manly Hall

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  These never before released lectures are considered by the thousands who have heard them to be profound and illuminating. Originally released by the Philosophical Research Society, Better Listen! is pleased to make available to the wider public a series of very special edition audio recordings from Manly P. Hall.About the Author | Manly P. Hall (1901-1990) founded the Philosophical Research Society, Inc., a non-profit organization in 1935, dedicated to the dissemination of useful knowledge in the fields of philosophy, comparative religion, and psychology. In his long career, spanning more than seventy years of dynamic public activity, Mr. Hall delivered over 8000 lectures world-wide, authored over 150 books and essays, and countless magazine articles.

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  Tolkien and the Great War: The...

  John Garth

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  A new biography exploring J.R.R. Tolkien’s wartime experiences and their impact on his life and his writing of The Lord of The Rings. 
  “To be caught in youth by 1914 was no less hideous an experience than in 1939 … by 1918 all but one of my close friends were dead.” 
  So J.R.R. Tolkien responded to critics who saw The Lord of the Rings as a reaction to the Second World War. Tolkien and the Great War tells for the first time the full story of how he embarked on the creation of Middle-earth in his youth as the world around him was plunged into catastrophe. This biography reveals the horror and heroism that he experienced as a signals officer in the Battle of the Somme and introduces the circle of friends who spurred his mythology to life. It shows how, after two of these brilliant young men were killed, Tolkien pursued the dream they had all shared by launching his epic of good and evil. 
  John Garth argues that the foundation of tragic experience in the First World War is the key to Middle-earth’s enduring power. Tolkien used his mythic imagination not to escape from reality but to reflect and transform the cataclysm of his generation. While his contemporaries surrendered to disillusionment, he kept enchantment alive, reshaping an entire literary tradition into a form that resonates to this day. 
  This is the first substantially new biography of Tolkien since 1977, meticulously researched and distilled from his personal wartime papers and a multitude of other sources. 
  This award-winning biography not only delves into the history of the 20th century, but also paints a vivid picture of the figures that shaped it. It's a top pick for those interested in Europe's past, particularly Britain's role in it. 
  For fans of Humphrey Carpenter (C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien charles williams and Their Friends)

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  The Mind of Primitive Man

  Franz Boas

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  In "The Mind of Primitive Man," Boas delves into the diversity of human cultures, examining their languages, customs, beliefs, and social organizations. He emphasizes the fundamental equality of human capacities across all cultures, debunking theories of racial hierarchy prevalent in the early 20th century. Boas argues that cultural differences arise from environmental factors and historical contingencies rather than innate racial characteristics. His work laid the foundation for modern cultural anthropology, emphasizing the importance of fieldwork, empirical observation, and cultural relativism.

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  Business Of Pornography The: One...

  Trevor Clinger

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  In this informative and engaging book, I provide a concise introduction to the adult entertainment industry. Covering topics such as earnings disparities between men and women, the dynamics of porn stars and strip clubs, the intricacies of contract work, and profiles of major industry players, I shed light on how this sector operates. Delving into the financial aspects, I reveal insights into the earnings of porn actresses and the business models of leading companies. Additionally, I explore the evolving trends and popular personas within the adult entertainment field. Concluding with a thoughtful reflection on the industry's societal impact, this book aims to broaden understanding for all readers. Thank you for choosing this bestselling guide. I hold an Associate's Degree in Management Technology and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.

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  NYC program helps refugee kids...

  PBS NewsHour

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  Students at the Refugee Youth Summer Academy in New York City are taking their first steps to adjusting to life in a U.S. classroom. This year's class of 118 students comes from families who have been granted asylum in the U.S. The NewsHour Weekend's Ivette Feliciano has the story.

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  The Servile State

  Hilaire Belloc

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  A clear boundary exists between the servile and the non-servile condition of labour, and the conditions upon either side of that boundary utterly differ one from another, Where there is compulsion applicable by positive law to men of a certain status, such compulsion enforced in the last resort by the powers at the disposal of the State, there is the institution of Slavery ; and if that institution be sufficiently expanded the whole State may be said to repose upon a servile basis, and is a Servile State. (Hilaire Belloc)

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