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  Brexit - The United Kingdom’s...

  Fredrich Hazelton

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  Brexit, the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union, is one of the most consequential events in modern European history. The term, derived from “British exit,” encapsulates not just a political decision but a significant shift in governance, identity, and global relationships. This momentous choice followed decades of debate over the UK’s role within the European project and culminated in the 2016 referendum, where a slim majority of voters chose to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership.  
    
  For many supporters, Brexit symbolized a reclamation of sovereignty. They believed that leaving the EU would restore the UK’s ability to independently manage its borders, laws, and economic policies. Critics, however, warned of the economic, political, and social risks associated with exiting such an interconnected union. The campaign and its aftermath highlighted divisions within British society\u2014geographical, generational, and ideological\u2014that have defined the national conversation ever since.  
    
  The journey from referendum to departure was marked by profound challenges. The complexities of untangling years of shared policies, trade agreements, and legal frameworks became evident as negotiations unfolded. Key issues, such as citizens’ rights, future trade relationships, and the Irish border, underscored the depth of the UK’s integration with the EU and the difficulties inherent in leaving. Political turmoil further complicated the process, with successive governments struggling to reconcile domestic and international pressures. 

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  What Women Are Saying - (And...

  Freddie Santiago

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  Walking on eggshells or tiptoeing through a minefield? Discover the proven ways to D.E.C.O.D.E. H.E.R. and level up the communication in your relationship! 
  You and your date are sitting there, chatting, and everything seems cool, but then you catch that little smile she gives. Suddenly, you feel like you’re on a ‘date analysis mission’... 
   “Is something more behind the small gestures? Or the way she laughs at my jokes or touches her hair?” 
   And when the night ends, you're left wondering -“Does she want to see me again? Should I ask her out again or wait for some kind of signal from her end?” 
  Sometimes, it's like there's an invisible barrier that pops up out of nowhere, and you find yourself questioning, "What did I miss?" 
  And that's precisely where this book comes in. 
  Inside you’ll discover:How to D.E.C.O.D.E. H.E.R. — your compass to navigate the complexities of female communication and relationships with greater confidence and successEmpathy - its power to drive meaningful interactions and conversations, including first datesWhat’s lurking beneath the phrases and terms women often use — from “I’m fine” to “Mm-hmm”How to be an emotionally intelligent partner (and all the signs you are dating one!)The puzzle of non-verbal cues, from microexpressions to the tone of the voice, decoding the messages that women carryHow to deal with moments of silence, whether it's on a first date or when your partner's silence raises questionsIs she in a place to invest emotionally? 10 signs that hint at her emotional readiness for a relationship 
  And much more 
  By understanding her, you’re creating a language of love, trust, and respect that resonates through every word, gesture, and interaction; setting the stage for your personal growth and a more fulfilling connection with her.

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  Moses Maimonides - A Very Short...

  Ross Brann

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  This Very Short Introduction to Moses Maimonides surveys his many intellectual, literary, and professional ventures. Born in Islamic Cordoba, he ultimately settled in Cairo, where he served as jurist and civic leader and a highly esteemed physician with responsibilities at the Fatimid and Ayyubid courts, even as he deepened his philosophical-theological pursuits. He moved seamlessly between specialized, private, and public Jewish and Muslim spheres. 
   
  His written works traverse multiple disciplines, employ several literary genres, and address various elite and popular audiences. This book organizes Maimonides's thinking and writings thematically and puts his works into dialogue with one another. It proposes that the key to engaging Maimonides on his own terms is to understand he applied a rationalist's regimen characteristic of his scientific research and practice of medicine to all of his life's work: he observed and studied a problem, diagnosed it, and then prescribed a remedy for it whether the concern was physical, metaphysical, spiritual, intellectual, or social in nature.His Arabic and Hebrew contributions to each of his fields of inquiry were translated and disseminated far and wide and found a prominent place among religious and scientific intellectuals in the Latin West and throughout the Jewish and Islamic worlds.

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  Moderate Conservatism -...

  John Kekes

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  Moderate Conservatism: Reclaiming the Center by John Kekes is a response to attacks on the United States' 300-year-old constitutional democracy by extremists on the left and the right. It makes a reasoned case for moderation and the defense of a political system that has endured because it has balanced the often-conflicting claims of justice, liberty, equality, prosperity, and security. That balance is now threatened by extremists who ignore all else but their grievances. They are blind to the destructive consequences of their attacks on the conditions on which the well-being of all Americans, including their own, depends. 
   
   
   
  The aim of Moderate Conservatism is to protect the United States' political system. It is a defense of what Americans have and are in danger of losing. Central to it is the rarely conscious patriotism of many millions of citizens who live private lives, earn a living, raise a family, and rely on the political system to protect the conditions in which they can continue to do so. They sustain life as Americans know it. And that life is now threatened by the destructive attacks of extremists. The United States is in urgent need of the balance and moderation this book describes and defends.

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  The Picture of Dorian Gray

  Oscar Wilde

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  The timeless story of the beatific Dorian Gray, who never seems to age, and whose features never show the stains of life, no matter how debauched his existence becomes. What is is his secret? And what is the secret of a certain portrait that he keeps forever hidden, behind a curtain, in a locked room of his house, to which he has the only key? The only novel ever completed by Oscar Wilde, the Portrait of Dorian Gray was released in 1890 to rapturous outrage and censure, and has sold well (where permitted) ever since. 
  Narrated by Michael Ward.

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  The Mastery Of Destiny - The...

  James Allen

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  Of the many profound works by James Allen, the pioneering voice of the New Thought movement, The Mastery of Destiny stands as a powerful and practical guide to the pinnacle of self-creation. While his timeless classic, As a Man Thinketh, laid the foundation by revealing the formative power of thought, this volume builds upon it, charting the path to conscious living and absolute self-command. Written as a companion piece to The Life Triumphant , it delves into the principles of self-control, willpower, and purpose, arguing that we are not mere bystanders to fate but active architects of our destiny. Allen’s philosophy, distilled from a life marked by hardship and contemplation , asserts that by mastering our inner world, we can transform our outer circumstances, turning suffering into triumph and chaos into order. 
  Here, Allen moves from principle to practice, meticulously detailing how the laws of mind and character operate in everyday life. He argues with compelling conviction that destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice—the direct result of deeds and habits willingly repeated until they become the iron girders of our fate. This is the science of self-determination, a call to harness the divine forces of will and purpose to rise above circumstance and forge a life of profound accomplishment and peace. 
  Positioned between the foundational insights of As a Man Thinketh and the structural wisdom of Eight Pillars of Prosperity, The Mastery of Destiny is the essential manual for the application of Allen's philosophy. It is for those who understand the power of thought and are now ready to undertake the greatest of all journeys: the mastery of oneself.

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