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1) Sovereign: reclaim your freedom, energy, and power in a time of distraction, uncertainty, and chaos
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2024.
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"In the post-pandemic era of war, polarization, and economic and environmental challenges, we're ready to reevaluate what's important and rethink how we are living our lives. We need a radically new perspective--and acclaimed psychologist Emma Seppälä, Ph.D., offers us just that. Sovereign delivers a fresh and enlightening message. It's a manifesto that awakens us to all the areas in our lives where we have subjugated ourselves--and shows us how...
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800L
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This book explores how the US criminal justice system perpetuates inequality, from the police's origins as slave patrols to the school-to-prison pipeline. The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and there is great racial inequality in the criminal justice system.
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Written sometime during the 4th century BC, "Symposium" is one the most poetic and sublime works by the Greek philosopher Plato. The action of the dialogue is set during a party hosted by the poet Agathon to celebrate his first victory in a dramatic competition. The title 'Symposium', or 'Banquet' refers to the setting of the work, however the more literal translation from the Greek is a 'drinking party.' At this party several notable figures from...
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[2022]
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"Could a long-dead German philosopher have anything useful to say about how you should live your life? In the case of Immanuel Kant, the answer is yes. Although Kant is best known for his abstract ethical writings, you might be surprised to learn that this philosophical giant had things to say about gossiping, doing favors, getting drunk, telling white lies, and being a good dinner party guest. This book will help you understand the essential framework...
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2013
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'Uproarious.' The Times
'Terrifically entertaining.' Evening Standard
'Irresistible.' Daily Mail
'Gripping.' Sunday Telegraph
'A scintillating gem: a cracking page-turner, historically illuminating, culturally fascinating, and a book which effortlessly passes comment on today.' Herald London, April 1870: Fanny and Stella were no ordinary Victorian women. They were young men who liked to dress as women:...
