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  The Meaning of Truth

  William James

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  "The Meaning of Truth" by William James is a philosophical exploration of the nature of truth and its role in human life. James argues that truth is not a static, absolute concept, but rather a dynamic and evolving process that is shaped by the experiences and perspectives of individual human beings. He proposes a pragmatic theory of truth, which emphasizes the practical consequences of beliefs and actions rather than their correspondence to an objective reality. Throughout the book, James engages with the ideas of other philosophers, including Plato, Kant, and Hegel, and critiques their views on truth. He also examines the implications of his pragmatic theory for various areas of inquiry, such as religion, science, and morality. James ultimately suggests that the pursuit of truth should be seen as a vital part of human life, as it enables individuals to better understand and navigate the world around them. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The Situation and the Story -...

  Vivian Gornick

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  All narrative writing must pull from the raw material of life a tale that will shape experience, transform event, deliver a bit of wisdom. In a story or a novel the "I" who tells this tale can be, and often is, an unreliable narrator but in nonfiction the reader must always be persuaded that the narrator is speaking truth. 
   
   
   
  How does one pull from one's own boring, agitated self the truth-speaker who will tell the story a personal narrative needs to tell? That is the question The Situation and the Story asks—and answers. Taking us on a tour of some of the best memoirs and essays of the past hundred years, Gornick traces the changing idea of self that has dominated the century, and demonstrates the enduring truth-speaker to be found in the work of writers as diverse as Edmund Gosse, Joan Didion, Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin, or Marguerite Duras. 
   
   
   
  This book is itself a model of the lucid intelligence that has made Gornick one of our most admired writers of nonfiction. In it, she teaches us to write by teaching us how to read: how to recognize truth when we hear it in the writing of others and in our own.

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  The Last Word

  Amy Price

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  Raw and unflinchingThis is a mother’s account of her daughter’s lifeAnd of Katie Price and her turbulent rise to fame 
  The Sunday Times bestselling memoir from Amy Price. 
  Katie Price’s life has long been lived in the public eye, documented both by her own books, reality tv, and the tabloids. But what does this story look like from the inside? 
  While battling a terminal illness, Katie’s mother, Amy Price, has the last word in this honest and insightful memoir, where she reveals how her family’s past has shaped her daughter’s future. 
  The Last Word is the definitive story of how Katrina Amy Alexandria Alexis Infield became Katie Price. It documents how her life has been shaped by a tradition of strong women, by cycles of abuse which have been repeated through generations, and by the impact of fame and trauma on a close family unit. 
  With tributes read by Kate, Sophie, Dan, and Paul Price. 
  The Last Word was Number 2 in the Sunday Times Hardback Non-Fiction bestseller list on Sunday 16th July. 
  In this top-rated memoir, Amy Price, mother of the famous Katie Price, shares an intimate biography of her daughter's life, from her childhood to her rise in the entertainment arts. This Sunday Times bestseller is a special, personal account that explores the complex relationships within a family under the spotlight. 
  For fans of Katie Price (Reborn), Charlotte Crosby (Brand New Me), Katy Weitz (The Girl for the Job), Maggie Hartley (Battered, Broken, Healed), and Katie Piper (Confidence). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Becoming ProGrace - Expanding...

  Angela Weszely

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  United in Grace, Beyond Debate
  Conversations about abortion often center on the question: Are you pro-life or pro-choice?
  But what if that's the wrong question?
  Drawing upon the life and teachings of Jesus, Becoming ProGrace invites Christians to ask new questions, such as:
  
  - What if conversations about abortion didn't have to feel so tense, divided, or dehumanizing?
  - What does it mean to affirm the image of God in every person involved?
  - How do we navigate tension we may feel when our deepest Christian values seem to conflict?
  - What would it take for Christian communities to become spaces of empathy, listening, and grace?
  
  Including insights and personal stories from Christians of diverse denominational backgrounds and political perspectives, Becoming ProGrace articulates a uniquely Christian response to abortion that calls us to take on the character of Christ rather than trying to change others, offering a much-needed message of hope for our divided world.
  Jesus led with grace. As we reimagine our approach to the abortion conversation, so can we.

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  Murder and Mayhem in Houston

  John Nova Lomax, Mike Vance

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  Houston, we have a problem. The largest city in Texas has a wild west past filled with dodgy criminals and murderous madmen. 
   
   
    
  When the Allen brothers sold Houston's first lots, the city became a magnet for enterprising tycoons and opportunistic crooks alike. As the young city grew, a scourge of crime and vice accompanied the success of oil and real estate. The Bayou City's seedy side—flashing Bowie knives, privileged bad boys, hardened prostitutes, and unchecked serial killers—established its hold. From a young Clyde Barrow to the Man Who Killed Halloween, Houston's past is filled with bloody tales, heartbreaking loss, and despicable deeds. Authors Mike Vance and John Nova Lomax shine a light on these dark days.

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  How and Why a Poem Works -...

  John Lehman

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  Here is a thought-provoking 51- minute audio presentation for writers, readers, students, teachers, parents...anyone who has ever wondered why a particular poem is their favorite. It includes the poem Stopping by the Woods, by Robert Frost. 
  Delving beneath the surface of Robert Frost's poetry, John Lehman is a nationally published writer and poet with 20 years experience as a professional speaker and 15 years as a creative director and senior copy writer for advertising agencies. He is a graduate of the Great Books program at Notre Dame University and has a master's degree in curriculum development from the University of Michigan. 
  John has presented seminars throughout the country. He is a book reviewer, business columnist, poet, and freelance feature writer for magazines and newspapers. His articles have appeared in The Christian Science Monitor, Popular Science, Omni, and in more than 50 other trade or consumer publications. He is also the founder of Rosebud magazine, managing partner of Zelda Wilde Publishing and the poetry editor of Wisconsin People and Ideas. 
  ©2009 John Lehman; (P)2009 John Lehman

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