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To Save the Earth, Work Less! The Crucial Environmental Issue No One Is Talking About
by Charles SiegelAmericans believe we need rapid economic growth to create jobs and avoid unemployment—but that is because we do not have the choice of working shorter hours. The Dutch have a better model. By law, they can choose to work part time, which means they avoid unemployment by creating the amount of work people actually want rather than by creating more and more full-time jobs. In the course of this century, most nations of the world could emerge from poverty and have a comfortable middle-class standar... more -
An Other World: The Fight for Freedom, Joy, and Belonging
by Hanif FazalWe speak in we. A journey towards racial healing and the relationships that set us free. Addressing the leaders of today and tomorrow, An Other World alternates between heart-wrenching but hopeful letters to Hanif Fazal’s daughter Amina, reflections on Fazal’s formative life experiences and lessons on identity, Black and Brown relationships, and a unique type of freedom that could be available to all of us. In this moving blend of social commentary and memoir with a call to action, Faza... more -
Living in a Postcolonial World: Voices of Marginalised Communities
by Alexandre-luc Wahlström SmithThis book provides a comprehensive overview of postcolonial literature, examining its key themes, theories, and methodologies. It explores the experiences and perspectives of marginalized voices from former colonies, challenging the dominant narratives constructed by colonial powers. The book highlights the power dynamics and stereotypes perpetuated by colonialist literature and calls for a reinterpretation of history and culture from the perspective of the colonized. It also explores the concep... more -
The Nature of Good Government
by Doyle SmithThe government should be a government of people, not money. The Occupy Wall Street movement senses this but lacks focus. This book provides that focus. The government has roles to play in the safety, conflict resolution, and pooling resources. The roles that the government has to play require strict adherence to the rules. There can be no forgiveness. Religion asks for perfection. To ask for the impossible guarantees failure. The role religion has to play must have forgiveness for failure ... more -
Anti-Black Prejudice in America
by Anders EklofAnti-Black Prejudice in America traces the deep historical roots of colonial/racial attitudes of Europeans as they discovered, conquered, and settled the Americas, importing and exploiting enslaved Africans as their labor force. Europeans saw themselves as inherently far superior to non-European people. They did not accord those "others" the same respect and rights as they owed to those of their own racial, national, and religious background.
The very instituti... more
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Becoming Angels in Paradise
by Benjamin FreemanBased on sixty years of research, contemplation, visions and eureka moments, I wrote “Becoming Angels in Paradise.” It shows how all the most revered holy books, most related secular evidence and post-modern objective conditions jointly illuminate a path towards a far better future. Wouldn’t your many thoughtful readers want to know that there is a viable way to replace when Einstein called “the unparalleled catastrophe” we are heading towards with a sustainable and more fulfilling futu... more -
Deep Disinformation: Can AI-Generated Fake News Swing an Election?
by Ashley Parker OwensDive into the shadowy world of fake news powered by artificial intelligence in the thrilling book Deep Disinformation: Can AI-Generated Fake News Swing an Election? This gripping guide takes you on a mind-bending journey to uncover how advanced tech is being used to manipulate everything we think we know. Presented in a nonpartisan approach with relevant links to articles, podcasts, YouTube videos, and more, see how realistic synthetic media threatens to destroy truth. This crucial manual offe... more -
America in Turmoil
by John DeQ. BriggsAmerica in Turmoil is a diverse collection of thought-provoking and very readable essays by Washington lawyer and founding editor of The Chesapeake Observer, John DeQ. Briggs. Each originally published as a single online column, these essays offer an insightful look into the scores of consequential events that took place from pre-pandemic late 2019 through the tumultuous times of 2020-22. Among these events were: the murder of George Floyd, the rise and transmogrification of the BLM movement,... more
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The Nature of Good Government
by Herbert SmithThe government should be a government of people, not money. The Occupy Wall Street movement senses this but lacks focus. This book provides that focus. The government has roles to play in the safety, conflict resolution, and pooling resources. The roles that the government has to play require strict adherence to the rules. There can be no forgiveness. Religion asks for perfection. To ask for the impossible guarantees failure. The role religion has to play must have forgiveness for failure ... more -
The Adversity of Diversity
by Carol M. Swain, PhD and Mike TowleWhen the US Supreme Court announced its landmark 6-3 decision to take race out of the equation for college and university admissions, it did more than just bring Affirmative Action in higher education to a screeching halt. It also fired a warning shot across the bow of businesses and governmental agencies across America: the days for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment have an expiration date. In The Adversity o... more -
Thomas's America
by Earl Ofari HutchinsonIn Thomas’s America, political analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson brings his extensive writings and analysis of SCOTUS justice Clarence Thomas during Thomas’s decades on the high court to bear. He assesses the Thomas phenomena and its impact on law, public policy, and race in America. He examines the controversies that have swirled around Thomas from his ultra-conservative political and ideological rigidity to charges of ethics, and financial improprieties, as well as his borderline legal cozy... more -
The Cancer of Civilization Jihad
by Paul SutliffThe Cancer of Civilization Jihad begins by examining the phenomenon of Muslim migration to Western civilizations, highlighting the impact it has on the host societies. Sutliff fearlessly addresses the critical question of whether irreconcilable differences exist between the social norms of Western civilization and those of Muslims in general—and proves beyond the shadow of a doubt there are. By delving into the Islamic concept of supremacy and the notion of truth-telling, the author invites read... more -
The Divide of Nations
by R. J. MohrWhile the countries of northern Europe are among the most economically advanced in the world, nations in sub-Saharan Africa seem unable to develop. While residents of New Zealand are able to live relatively prosperous lives, people in countries such as Haiti constantly suffer from widespread poverty and persistent underdevelopment. But what is the reason for these profound inequalities that seem to exist between different countries? Why haven’t all nations managed to develop more evenly? And ... more -
Reparations!
by Earl Ofari HutchinsonIn Reparations! Hutchinson examines the many facets of the raging debate over reparations. He explores the history of reparations proposals. He compares reparations paid to other groups for injustices including Germany’s reparations payout to Holocaust survivors to the demand for slavery reparations. He assesses the arguments for and against reparations and why it has become such a racially polarizing issue. He asks can you put a price tag on slavery reparations and what is that price to be m... more -
Damaged People: Narcissism and the Foundation of a Dysfunctional American Society
by Thomas AvantIn this independently published book by debut author Thomas Avant, the author discusses narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), the collective narcissism inherent in today’s social and political realms, and the ultimate damage caused by individual and collective narcissists in terms of racism, bigotry, toxicity in the workplace, democratic decay, political stagnation, broken families, anti-intellectualism, and a range of other sociopsychological factors prevalent in society today. This candid ... more -
Wall Street's Financing of World War I
by Kerry SegraveTo finance World War I the banking system created the Liberty Loan programs to pass much of the war costs along to the underclass, Those who refused to buy any bonds or less than their "fair share" were demonized by the capitalist class as "financial slackers." Such individuals were attacked in the media by the opinion makers of the day. No excuse for not buying was acceptable. Those who declined to purchase bonds were ruthlessly attacked by naming, shaming, force, and coercion.