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Transgenerational Healing of Oedipus at Colonus: Unveiling a Universal Therapeutic Model (Genesis Editions)

by Tony T. Gaillard

Strange as it may seem, the family curse inherited by Oedipus at his birth has never been analyzed prior to this study. Going back four generations in the lineage of Oedipus, the author deciphers the transgenerational inheritance that alienates Oedipus until his discovery of his adoption and the identity of his parents. The crisis Oedipus then suffers appears to be a necessary journey for him to integrate his heritage, to heal and to be reborn. Tiresias explained: "this day will make you born an... more

The [New] New Patriotism

by Jennifer Blackburn

The [New] New Patriotism takes the reader on a journey of American history, circumstance, and perspective. It champions a remarkable country built on liberty and democracy, as it exposes the dark truths Americans have struggled with for centuries. Stunning events of early 2020 provide context for an American culture that has required redirection for decades. Our society is slowly abdicating liberty to the outlets promoting fear and division. Accepting a top-down cultural fix since the 1960s ... more

COVID-19: Lockdowns on Trial

by Michael Betrus

COVID-19 swept through the world in the first half of 2020 with devastating effects. Within ninety days the virus touched nearly every country. In an effort to prevent hospitals from getting overwhelmed, most countries locked down their citizens to prevent the spread. In doing so, collateral consequences became dire. Was it worth it? COVID-19: Lockdowns on Trial takes us from the beginning of the outbreak through the models that prompted the lockdowns and the cost Americans paid: healthcare, ... more

Scientific Introspection

by William X. Adams

Scientific Introspection calls for psychologists to use introspection to investigate the mind. Remarkably, we have the ability to look inward at the workings of our minds with introspection. As far as we know, we are the only animal on the planet that can do that. It is foolish not to use this amazing gift to study the structure and functions of the mind. Currently, psychologists have to study the brain and behavior and guess what the mind is like. But why guess? A well-defined procedure of in... more

Old Enough: How 18-Year-Olds Won the Vote & Why It Matters

by Sheri J. Caplan

Old Enough provides a lighthearted yet substantive account of the history of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment and the subsequent participation of young people in the electorate. The book breaks the norms commonly found in non-fiction by thoughtfully addressing a significant topic in a well-researched but accessible way. Appealing to both reluctant and avid readers alike, the intended audience spans ninth graders to adults. The book highlights primary sources and includes drawings, historical images, a... more

Learn 2 Live

by Afrah Bee

Learn 2 Live. You gotta Learn HOW to Live. You gotta Learn IN ORDER TO Live. You gotta Learn, but don’t forget point number 2 - to LIVE. With such a triple entendre, I bring to you this book - a social commentary, as I like to call it, criticizing and evaluating some of the most common steps of life mankind go through. Some consider this a lifestyle book or even a "self-help", but this just goes to show how differently unique Learn 2 Live can be for different readers. If you enjoy lighthearte... more

The New Nation Party: A Humanitarian's Fantasy

by J.K. Hillstrom

At a time when our nation is tumbling down the rabbit hole of plutocracy and autocracy, this unusual book is a much needed cry for sanity and a call for ordinary Americans to rebel against what the author terms "organized lust for money and power by controlling corporations." Read. Rebel. Organize. Mobilize. - Jim Hightower ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Deconstructed: An Insider's View of Illegal Immigration and the Building Trades

by Loren C. Steffy

Illegal immigration is one of the most challenging issues facing America. Histrionics rule the day, and the debate over what to do about the estimated eleven million undocumented workers in the country has become bitter and divisive. Immigrants have long been the source of America's economic strength. Yet our immigration laws have always been ill-defined and arbitrary, based largely on the fears of the moment and aimed at limiting particular groups of people. Deconstructed unravels these... more

A Better Future: How We Fix the World

by Tyler True

This book describes how to evolve democracy to what it is meant to be - rule by the people. Our current political structure is based around short term thinking, money/greed, and the next election. We can fix that through online voting and direct democracy. The author shows how we can create real democracy and the problems we could solve if we fixed this broken system of government.

Separate for a Reason: Re-Examining Separation of Church and State in America

by Janet Ruth

What if the Christian hope for America has nothing to do with laws, politics, or freedom? What if the calling of Christians in America has nothing to do with fixing our culture? Constitutional expert, Janet Ruth, points Christians back to the gospel by dismantling misconceptions about the relationship between church and state, religion and politics. In Separate for a Reason: Re-Examining Separation of Church and State in America, you will: • Learn the history of the writing of t... more

Rainstorm of Tomorrow: The Ever-Flowing Banquet of Philosophy

by Renyuan Dong

Rainstorm of Tomorrow is a tapestry that weaves the threads of different disciplines to create a holistic picture of our segmented and atomistic modern world, isolated by specialization. The book dexterously intertwines the storied philosophical themes of truth, ethics, and aesthetics together with the theories of relativity, quantum mechanics, neuroscience, epigenetics, social Darwinism, utilitarianism, evolutionary psychology, and modern art—from the soberest rationality to the wildes... more

Fair Warning, Why Real Societal Solutions Begin at Home

by Jeff Chavez

Fair Warning explores the impact of parental leadership on personal behavior and societal outcomes. Author, Jeff Chavez, explains, "There is a direct and undeniable correlation between what's taught in the home and young people's ability to begin making choices that will lead them to inevitable sorrow or unparalleled joy."

The Urban Mystique: Notes on California, Los Angeles, and Beyond

by Josh Stephens

Josh Stephens grew up in Los Angeles knowing that it was a perfectly pleasant place, with enviable weather, an impressive natural environment, and Hollywood glamour. But, still, he wondered whether a great city shouldn't be something ...more. With a title inspired by Betty Friedan's account of life in the suburbs, The Urban Mystique is equal part lamentation and celebration. It collects some of Josh's work from the California Planning & Development Report and elsewhere, covering everything from ... more

The Cyber Conundrum: How Do We Fix Cybersecurity?

by Peter K. Chronis

Hackers always seem to be one step ahead of us. So, the conundrum is, what do we do to regain the upper hand? Hacking is now a common occurrence in our digital society and makes headlines every day. Major institutions—including governments, corporations, and technology companies—have to make major changes to be successful in this new reality. In The Cyber Conundrum, author Peter K. Chronis explores the state of American cybersecurity and finds it woefully inadequate to meet the threat. He ... more

DEMOCRACY: A User's Guide

by Joss Sheldon

THEY SAY WE LIVE IN A DEMOCRACY. WE ARE FREE AND WE SHOULD BE GRATEFUL. But just how "Free" are we? How democratic are our so-called "Democracies"? Is it enough to simply elect our leaders and sit back, helpless, as they rule over us like dictators? What good is selecting our politicians, if we cannot control our media, police or soldiers? If we must blindly follow our teachers' and bosses' commands, whilst at school and in the workplace, is it not a little naïve to believe that we are the m... more

African Americans Resist Slavery

by Calvin M. Logue

This book provides the perspective of African Americans who resisted slavery. From numerous interviews with African Americans who suffered under slavery (listed in the Appendix), one learns of their fortitude, public and private initiatives and activities, devotion to family, support of friends, protection of children, desire for reading and writing, pride of dress, skill in workmanship, religious faith, means of grappling with harsh treatment, desire for freedom, and eﬀorts to escape.

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