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  The Truht Is in Love

  Sergiy Zhuravlov

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  The narrative is based on real events during the unification of Spain. Spain, led by Ferdinand the Second and Isabella of Castile, soared to the height of its power. The policy of the cunning king bore rich fruit. The whole country was taken away from the king of Portugal. By deceit the southern fiefdoms were cut off from France. The master of southern Europe and northern Africa he - King Ferdinand, or rather by his hands and the instruction of Isabella, brought out of slumber and made all-powerful "Manu interpida" - the Inquisition. And now this mechanism was bringing into the king's treasury, first one-third, and now more than two-thirds of all the confiscated goods. And henceforth no one, whether grandee, marquis, or prince, could feel safe. Forsaken, beware - they are coming for you! Young Merinda, who did not wish to become Esteban Junior's mistress, was thrown into prison. Esteban the elder - the second man after the king - so wished. The sentence is ready, all that is left is to disfigure the maiden and then burn her at the stake. But something goes wrong. Fernando, an incorruptible knight of the Hospitaller Order, is in charge of the case. An obvious lie, not proof of guilt. All turn against Fernando the Inquisitor. Fernando has no choice but to save the girl at the cost of his career and even his life. He flees from pursuit along with Merinda. The couple is put on the wanted list. Whoever shelters or helps the fugitives ends up behind bars himself. The new inquisitor hires an assassin to find and kill the fugitives without publicity. The former favourite of the King of Spain, the Countess of Alba, writes a letter to his Highness and admits that she bore his daughter in secret. She asks the King for help in finding her daughter who has disappeared. The King entrusts his confidant, the Marquis Diego, with the task. The Marquis finds the trail - the King and Countess´ daughter is none other than Merinda! The King dismisses the false accusation. But the Inquisition's Purgatory flywheel is unwound. Merinda and Fernando are driven into the mountains and their doom is certain. The pair stand on a precipice above a precipice. The crossbowmen have them in their sights. The Marquis gets there in time. He stops the execution. He untwists the chain of false witnesses. This leads him to plot against the king. He writes a letter to the king and sends it with a messenger. On the way the messenger stops for a drink of water and water for his horse. He is killed by an assassin hired by the Inquisition. He reads the letter and sells it to the conspirators. He then sells the information to the Marquis that the conspirators have intercepted the letter. The Marquis learns through his agents that Admiral Esteban and his goons have followed the trail of Merinda and Fernando and wish to kill everyone. The plot is averted. The King accepts a payoff from the repentant accomplices. It turns out the murderer is not dead from the poison, seeking a meeting with the Marquis for revenge. Such a moment arrives. The Marquis is stunned. A lung is punctured. Merinda dismisses the court physicians. She saves the Marquis´ life herself with the help of herbal infusions and extracts of mould. Merynda is slandered by the physicians as a sorceress. The Queen throws the young Countess into prison. The King himself is powerless against the Queen. Merinda´s death is imminent. But then, passing through the cheering crowd of the townspeople, the King is tried to be killed by his old hater. The wound seems trifling. But after twenty-four hours, the king is taken ill and falls into unconsciousness. The queen realises that the court physicians are powerless, and so are the prayers. She decides to enlist Merinda's help. Nothing is more important to the king's daughter than saving her father's life. Two weeks later, the king is back on his feet. The queen is pleased with the king's recovery, but still wants to get rid of Merinda...

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  Inventing the Future -...

  Nick Srnicek, Alex Williams

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  This major new manifesto offers a "clear and compelling vision of a postcapitalist society" and shows how left-wing politics can be rebuilt for the twenty-first century (Mark Fisher, author of Capitalist Realism 
   
   
   
  Neoliberalism isn't working. Austerity is forcing millions into poverty and many more into precarious work, while the left remains trapped in stagnant political practices that offer no respite. 
   
   
   
  Inventing the Future is a bold new manifesto for life after capitalism. Against the confused understanding of our high-tech world by both the right and the left, this book claims that the emancipatory and future-oriented possibilities of our society can be reclaimed. Instead of running from a complex future, Nick Srnicek and Alex Williams demand a postcapitalist economy capable of advancing standards, liberating humanity from work and developing technologies that expand our freedoms. 
   
   
   
  This new edition includes a new chapter where they respond to their various critics.

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  The Channels of Student Activism...

  Amy J. Binder, Jeffrey L. Kidder

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  An eye-opening analysis of collegiate activism and its effects on the divisions in contemporary American politics.  
   
  The past six years have been marked by a contentious political atmosphere that has touched every arena of public life, including higher education. Though most college campuses are considered ideologically progressive, how can it be that the right has been so successful in mobilizing young people even in these environments? 
   
  As Amy J. Binder and Jeffrey L. Kidder show in this surprising analysis of the relationship between political activism on college campuses and the broader US political landscape, while liberal students often outnumber conservatives on college campuses, liberal campus organizing remains removed from national institutions that effectively engage students after graduation. And though they are usually in the minority, conservative student groups have strong ties to national right-leaning organizations, which provide funds and expertise, as well as job opportunities and avenues for involvement after graduation. Though the left is more prominent on campus, the right has built a much more effective system for mobilizing ongoing engagement. What’s more, the conservative college ecosystem has worked to increase the number of political provocations on campus and lower the public’s trust in higher education. 
    
  In analyzing collegiate activism from the left, right, and center, The Channels of Student Activism shows exactly how politically engaged college students are channeled into two distinct forms of mobilization and why that has profound consequences for the future of American politics. 

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  Sic Itur Ad Astra - V-50X:...

  Andrew J. Galambos

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  Book twelve of fifteen for the entire set of SIC ITUR AD ASTRA (This is the Way to the Stars). Entitled V-50X: Surface the Giant!, this book is the transcript of the three-session extension of course V-50 delivered by Professor Galambos in 1976 upon realizing, “The extension to the course is necessitated by it becoming increasingly apparent that there was a problem in the course [V-50], in that there was not an adequate discussion of the second postulate of volitional science.” 
  Galambos would further go on to say that the second postulate of volitional science, which states that “All pursuits of happiness pursued through moral action are equally valid,” is both a “giant” and one of the “most revolutionary concepts of all time.” In fact, the professor stated, with the second postulate of volition, he was improving and expanding the concept of postulates in science. He would go on to say he had named it the “morality postulate,” and V-50X would show why this was so. 
  During the three-session course, the professor would also expand the discussion of the first postulate, the “happiness postulate,” and its two corollaries. Along the way, a few of the other topics discussed include identifying what a valid thought process is and the role of the scientific method in its determination, the beauty and excitement of epistemology, the first, second, and third approximations to reality, and the purpose of life, along with over a hundred other revolutionary concepts. 
  At the end of this volume of V-50X, there is an index (Concordex) for this individual volume. Also included in the fifteen-volume set of SIC ITUR AD ASTA is a two-volume “Master Concordex,” being a complete index of the entire work. 
  The three-volume set of course V-50 and the full fifteen-volume set of SIC ITUR AD ASTRA, consisting of courses V-50, V-50X, and V-201, can be purchased as sets from Spaceland Publications for a considerable discount.

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  Business Growth for Small Teams...

  Claire Donnelly

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  Growth is rarely a matter of raw effort. For a small team, the common assumption that more work equals more revenue is a dangerous fallacy. You have likely experienced the friction of this misalignment: long days, constant reactivity, and a nagging sense that your operations are held together by sheer willpower rather than structural integrity. 
   
  
   
  Business Growth for Small Teams is a practical guide to improving systems, serving customers better, and building steady momentum. This book serves as a strategic blueprint for shifting your operation from a high-maintenance, founder-dependent struggle into a precise, scalable engine. 
   
  
   
  In these pages, you will learn to:
   
  - Dismantle the growth ceiling by implementing reliable internal systems.
   
  - Leverage your size to outpace slower, bloated competitors.
   
  - Focus on the surgical application of time, capital, and attention.
   
  - Build a team culture that thrives on clarity and accountability.
   
  - Overcome growth plateaus using data-driven, actionable modules.
   
  
   
  Stop hustling harder and start building smarter. Your size is not a deficiency; it is your greatest asset. It is time to capitalize on your agility and turn your limited resources into a catalyst for professional and financial momentum.

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  Your Daily Dose of Stoic Wisdom...

  Thinknetic

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  How to face life's challenges with greater equanimity, one day at a time — even if happiness has always felt like it slips through your fingers. 
  Does your mind chase happiness like it's a permanent state you should always be in? Do you compare your life to the highlight reel on a friend's social media feed and come up short? Have you ever wondered if anyone can truly be happy all of the time? 
  Rafael Euba, consultant and senior lecturer in old age psychiatry, describes happiness as a "mental construct" that has imprisoned many people into believing they've failed because their lives aren't blissfully happy every single day. The Stoics saw it differently: a happy life results from managing your emotions, expectations, and reactions to external, lived reality. Your Daily Dose of Stoic Wisdom is a 30-day guide to practicing the foundational tenets of Stoicism, using the pragmatic wisdom of the Stoa alongside simple daily action steps. 
  In this book, you will discover:The true secret to happiness — and why it continues to elude so many people.A two-step strategy for controlling good and evil's impact on your life — and what it means for your personal growth.The powerful resource that transforms compromise into grace — a shift in how you experience daily life.How to combat your imagination when it becomes your worst enemy — your desires play an essential role in this.A 5-step plan for conquering worry — inspired by Marcus Aurelius's own wisdom.Why luck favors the prepared — and how to prepare for your own luck.How to overcome self-doubt — and be your own person, even if everyone is against you.Seneca's one-ingredient recipe for a fuller, happier life …and so much more. 
  Even if modern life leaves you anxious or perpetually morose. Even if you've never read Stoic philosophy before. Even if 30 days sounds like a big commitment — this book is designed to fit into your daily life, one dose at a time.Kick-start your path into self-mastery today.

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