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The Goffman Course

by Thomas Hood

The essays in this book call attention to the ideas developed in the writings of Erving Goffman. The authors relate Goffman's ideas to the writings of philosophers and sociologists. This book consists of essays presented as lectures to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The context was a special class during which students were reading the published work of Erving Goffman and writing about what they were reading. Some Students enrolled as philosophy st... more

Becoming One

by Rev. Dr. Albert Reddick

In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech in hopes of Racial unity. Now, nearly forty-five years later, Albert R. Reddick presents his dream come true - his model for overcoming racism. In this book, he merged his writings from his two books "Becoming One" and "The I and I Model for Overcoming Racism". Diversity has Reached the shores, institutions, and communities of America. In order to maintain unity, America must end racism. You can read about Dr. Reddick's ... more

CYPRUS: LEGAL AND POLITICAL REFLECTIONS

by Kypros Chrysostomides

NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE CYPRUS PROBLEM RESTARTING FOR THE UMTEENTH TIME* he present situation regarding the Cyprus problem brings to mind significant older efforts to restart negotiations under almost identical circumstances, after they had been put on hold for some time. It is reminiscent of the situation in December of 2003, and the letter sent at the time by the then President of the Republic, Tassos Papadopoulos to the Secretary General of the UN. This letter was sent, despite the fact that ... more

The Stories They Hear: Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success

by William A. Keyes, PhD

Through the Institute for Responsible Citizenship, Dr. Bill Keyes has transformed the lives of over 300 young men, including Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, doctors, lawyers, professors, and community leaders. Founded in 2003, the Institute has helped these men achieve remarkable success, nurturing their talents and instilling values of resilience, respect, and service. This book offers readers an intimate glimpse into the Institute’s life-changing experiences. Each chapter is filled wit... more

Not to Yield

by Paul Ruden

This raw, provocative book of essays adapted from the blog ShiningSeaUSA pulls back the curtain on the Trump presidency, providing a panoramic view of his turbulent time in office, the legal implications of his actions, and the inactions of those surrounding him, enabling him, or standing by. The book includes memoir about life in New York City, legal analyses of major political developments since Donald Trump emerged, deep dives into what went wrong in the Mueller investigation, Trump’s mishand... more

The Compass Point

by Patty Duffy

It’s the 1980s, and countries are falling away from the Soviet Union like dominoes. Archie, an orphaned young Israeli man, shows promise under his mentor, a powerhouse international banker from Vienna. Archie’s financial acumen makes him a successful, wealthy consultant and philanthropist known throughout Europe. Yet all the money Archie gives away won’t assuage his guilt for a broken promise. When a beautiful Palestinian lawyer introduces Archie to a rising dissident leader who seeks his help b... more

Inheritance of Crises and Dysfunction

by James J Maiwurm

Inheritance of Crises and Dysfunction is a novel about the daunting challenges waiting at home and abroad for the next US Administration, the search for innovative responses and people asked to implement solutions. In addition to global and domestic political issues, the book grapples with the stubborn trauma that accompanies the loss of a spouse, the pain of moving, the mixed emotions associated with contemplating retirement, and the psychological need to remain relevant and connected as one g... more

Inspiring a More Equitable Society And Improving Family Life

by Douglas B. Schaper

Every human on the planet faces challenges that must be addressed. This book analyzes these challenges and proposes solutions.

Chairman Biden and Dr. Fauci's Monster

by Ron Weitzman

This book describes how a charter member of Hillary Clinton’s basket of deplorables views important issues that divide our country. Chapter 1 takes a critical look at the past, present, and future of the political left and right sides of that divide. Chapter 2 shows that abortion is properly a matter of religion rather than government. Chapter 3 pins the blame for the pandemic’s cause and consequences solely on Dr. Anthony Fauci. Chapter 4 separates sex and gender into two di... more

Rhythms of Change

by Mitchell Cohen

In the early 2000s, a remarkable renewal of Toronto’s Regent Park neighbourhood began. Designed as a “garden city” in the 1940s, the area gained a reputation over the decades as a “no go” zone. In 2005, Toronto’s City Council approved a revitalization that would effectively turn Regent Park into one of the city’s “go to” neighbourhoods. Through captivating narrative that transcends urban planning, architecture, community development, and business, Rhythms of Change explores the revitalization... more

Classical Arabic and the Hibernation of the Arab Mind

by walid khalil

With Classical Arabic and the Hibernation of the Arab Mind, Lebanon's Walid Khalilinvestigates why Arab societies have, as a rule, not been pulled along by the historical currents that have brought the Western world to the state we call "Modernity." His multi-disciplinary analysis touches on concepts as distinct as cooperation, diversity, network theory and dialectics.
And yet, he shows how these disciplines intertwine in such a way as to explain much of what has gone wrong... more

Mr

by Shamil Ismail

Connecting seemingly unrelated instances of essential worker shortages around the world, investment analyst Shamil Ismail builds a compelling and well-researched narrative explaining why aging populations and falling birth rates are leading to a shrinking pool of essential workers in developed countries, which will massively disrupt their societies. Methodically unpacking the factors driving this escalating crisis, he shows why proposed solutions such as automation, AI, and raising the retire... more

CORPORATE POWER and OLIGARCHY: How Our Democracy Can Prevail Over Authoritarianism and Fascism

by John Geyman

Today's national politics are highly polarized, with one of our two major political parties dysfunctional with internal conflicts and public confidence in government and the Supreme Court in decline. The electorate has become increasingly diverse, with a white supremacy movement inciting further division and hate crimes across the country while some on the right still believe Trump's Big Lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. The democratic process has been damaged over many year... more

On the Front Lines of Democracy: An Election Official's Story of Protecting the Vote in 2020

by Jackie Wu

Jackie Wu often asked herself this question when she worked at the Orange County California Registrar of Voters in 2020. She wrote this book to shed light on what happens behind the scenes to ensure elections are conducted securely, transparently, and with integrity. On the Front Lines of Democracy starts on Election Day in March 2020, just as a mysterious pandemic began. Jackie’s team faced increasing threats of violence and public and media scrutiny. Failure was not an option, since they h... more

Man's Search for Sustainability

by David Auge

Are you living in frustration because the two options of handling the future presented by the media seem so extreme? Do you feel disoriented at home and work? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, frustration, and helplessness because of the constant pressure to be sustainable? David Auge has spent decades searching for the most successful way to explain sustainability to others. Now with the help of two diverse insect communities and the contrast they provide at this critical juncture of... more

Searching for Truth in the Empire of Lies

by A.J. Smuskiewicz

Searching for Truth in the Empire of Lies: An Evolution of Political and Societal Perspectives During the Decline of America and its Empire (BookLocker, 2024) is a new 450-page collection of more than 90 essays by Chicago-based educational writer and political commentator A.J. Smuskiewicz. The book offers Smuskiewicz’s unique insights on the profound issues of the day (and some not-so-profound issues), providing a highly individualistic mix of Right and Left ideas, of conservative, libertarian, ... more

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