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  The Politics of Mass Violence in...

  Laura Robson

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  The Middle East today is characterized by an astonishingly bloody civil war in Syria, a highly racialized and militarized approach to the concept of a Jewish state in Israel and the Palestinian territories, an Iraqi state paralyzed by the emergence of class- and region-inflected sectarian identifications, a Lebanon teetering on the edge of collapse from the pressures of its huge numbers of refugees and its sect-bound political system, and the rise of a wide variety of Islamist paramilitary organizations seeking to operate outside all these states. 
   
   
   
  The region's emergence as a "zone of violence," characterized by a viciously dystopian politics of identity, is a relatively recent phenomenon, developing only over the past century; but despite these shallow historical roots, the mass violence and dispossession now characterizing Syria, Lebanon, Israel/Palestine, and Iraq have emerged as some of the twenty-first century's most intractable problems. In this study, Laura Robson uses a framework of mass violence—encompassing the concepts of genocide, ethnic cleansing, forced migration, appropriation of resources, mass deportation, and forcible denationalization—to explain the emergence of a dystopian politics of identity across the Eastern Mediterranean in the modern era and to illuminate the contemporary breakdown of the state from Syria to Iraq to Israel.

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  Heian Period - The Golden Age of...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Heian Period, spanning from 794 to 1185 CE, marks one of the most culturally rich and politically significant eras in Japanese history. This chapter lays the groundwork for understanding the historical context, political dynamics, and societal structure that defined the early stages of the Heian era. The period officially began when Emperor Kanmu moved the imperial capital from Nara to Heian-kyō, present-day Kyoto. This relocation was intended to establish a new seat of power free from the influence of powerful Buddhist monasteries that had grown too entwined with politics in Nara. 
  The move to Heian-kyō signified more than a change in geography—it was the beginning of a new political and cultural identity. The city was meticulously planned, modeled after the Chinese capital of Chang’an, with a grid-like structure that reflected a vision of order and centralized authority. However, over time, the influence of the emperor waned as powerful aristocratic families, particularly the Fujiwara clan, rose to prominence. By marrying their daughters into the imperial family and acting as regents, the Fujiwara effectively controlled the court, shaping policy and governance from behind the scenes. 
  The political landscape of early Heian Japan was one of ceremonial grandeur and subtle manipulation. Real power resided in the hands of a few elite families, and the imperial court became increasingly detached from the provinces. This created a division between the cultured, refined life of the capital and the often turbulent realities of rural Japan, where local warrior clans began to assert their own authority.

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  Seclusion: Celebrating Jamaica -...

  Andrew Brodber

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  This book has beautiful poetry about Jamaica’s flora and fauna in part as well as glimpses of some of her people. As we celebrate Jamaica’s 60th Jubilee and my 50th this year I think the works must go forth for the readers and listeners pleasure.

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  Her Lesbian Lover - Complete Bundle

  Rainbow Press

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  It all began on New Years, on a bar top, in front of an entire crowd. 
    
  But the next day, Jenna wasn’t sure what to do with her coworker Stacy. The bar top scene was hot, yes, but she’s into guys – or is bi – she isn’t sure. 
    
  She isn’t expecting for Stacy to be the one to reject her… which only works to turn Jenna on more. 
    
  What’s hotter than a secret office love affair? 
    
  Screwing your lesbian coworker. 
    
  Stacy and Jenna can’t get enough of one another, even though their hot new boss threatens to come between them. 
    
  When an innocent flirtation goes too far, will Jenna confess just how deeply she cares for Stacy… and will Stacy let her naughty girlfriend go without a spanking?

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  Small Farm Republic - Why...

  John Klar

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  From farmer, lawyer, and political activist John Klar comes a bold, solutions-based plan for Conservatives that gets beyond the fatuous pipe dreams and social-justice platitudes of the dominant, Liberal “Green” agenda—offering a healthy way forward for everyone.  
  While many on the Left have taken up the mantle of creating a “green” future through climate alarmism, spurious new energy sources, and technocratic control, many on the Right continue to deny imminent environmental threats while pushing for unbridled deregulation of our most destructive industrial forces. Neither approach promises a bright future.  
  In a time of soil degradation, runaway pollution, food insecurity, and declining human health, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and yet the dominant political voices too often overlook the last best hope for our planet—supporting small, regenerative farmers. In fact, politicians on all sides continue to sell out the interests of small farmers to the devastating power of Big Ag and failed “renewable energy” incentives.   
  It’s time for a new vision. It’s time for bold new agriculture policies that restore both ecosystems and rural communities.  
  In Small Farm Republic, John Klar, an agrarian conservative in the mold of Wendell Berry and Joel Salatin, offers an alternative that puts small farmers, regenerative agriculture, and personal liberty at the center of an environmental revival—a message that everyone on the political spectrum needs to hear.

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  Soft Armor: Creating Safety for...

  Whisper Mind

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  Step into a sanctuary designed just for the ADHD mind — a gentle refuge where overthinking, restlessness, and self-criticism can finally soften. Soft Armor is more than a meditation — it’s a healing embrace. 
  With soothing guidance, calming breathwork, and nurturing affirmations, this audiobook invites you to release the pressure of “keeping it all together” and discover a protective layer of peace. Instead of shutting out the world, you’ll build a shield of light that allows you to feel safe, supported, and whole — exactly as you are. 
  Whether you’re seeking rest at the end of a long day, comfort during overwhelm, or reassurance in moments of doubt, this audiobook offers a quiet place to land. Each word, each breath, is a reminder: You are not broken. You are enough. And you are deeply worthy of peace. 
  Let Soft Armor wrap you in calm — and discover the strength in your softness.

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