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Life isn’t fair, and it never promised to be. In "Life’s Loaded Dice: When Six Never Comes!", J.D. Arden delivers a raw and unfiltered exploration of the harsh realities that define our existence. With a no-nonsense tone and unflinching honesty, Arden delves into the unsettling truth that life's game is often rigged—and not everyone gets a fair roll of the dice. From the staggering improbability of our very existence to the myth of meritocracy that society clings to, this book unpacks how luck, privilege, and systemic inequalities shape our lives more than hard work or talent ever ...

Racism is not only a global crisis—it’s a wound festering within the heart of the Muslim world. While Islam champions equality and brotherhood, many Muslim societies continue to grapple with deeply rooted anti-Black biases, both inherited from pre-Islamic customs and shaped by colonial legacies. In Shadows Within the Ummah, Muhammad Abdelwahid offers a bold and necessary examination of this painful contradiction. Through Qur’anic guidance, Prophetic teachings, historical insights, and real-life testimonies, this book exposes the realities of anti-Black racism across cultures—from ...

What Teens think today ... What Teens are doing today ... Are they lazing, unreliable, non-creative? Are they slackers? Not so, according to Behind Closed Doors: About Teens, By Teens, For Teens. The results of a study conducted by high school senior Vivian Reeves will surprise you. Les than 40 percent said they were having sex; the drug of choice is hard liquor; making love does not involve love; teens are stressed, stuck and stricken with all sorts of fears; teens want to maintain good relationships with parents ... raw thoughts and feelings are exposed. As the author says, "We Teens will...

Ha ancora senso oggi parlare di Palestina e Israele usando espressioni come "processo di pace", "soluzione a due Stati", "partizione"? Ha senso continuare con un vuoto dibattito politico, facendo il gioco dei sionisti e mantenendo lo stato quo? Le tesi di Noam Chomsky e Ilan Pappe raccolte in questo volume ruotano attorno all'idea che i tempi siano maturi per un cambio di rotta.

Game Theory Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Strategic Thinking, Decision-Making, and Application to Everyday Life by The Practical Atlas is your essential introduction to the fascinating world of game theory. Whether you're curious about economics, psychology, international relations, or just want to make better decisions in daily life, this engaging and easy-to-follow guide will show you how game theory applies to the real world. With clear explanations, relatable examples, and zero jargon, this book walks you through the fundamental ideas of strategic decision-making. Learn how players...

There are an infinite number of possible futures that lie ahead of us—like threads stretching out into the distance. Rob Hopkins, cofounder of the international Transition Network movement, invites us to travel to future worlds we would actually want to live in.

Incluso en las zonas más desoladas de las ciudades estadounidenses, los desahucios solían ser acontecimientos raros. Hoy en día, sin embargo, las familias pobres se ven obligadas a invertir más de la mitad de sus ingresos en el alquiler de sus viviendas, y el desahucio se ha convertido en algo cotidiano, especialmente en el caso de las madres solteras. De los barrios marginales a los refugios, de los juzgados a los guetos, Matthew Desmond pasó años registrando las historias de aquellos que luchan por sobrevivir y no se dan por vencidos.

Yes Dear Is Not the Answer is a direct, no-nonsense guide for men who refuse to settle for passivity and compromise. Written by Pedro, a man who has battled his own demons and broken free from destructive generational cycles, this book confronts the weak, compliant mentality that has left many men powerless in their relationships, families, and faith.

While Covid-19 has brought increased attention to chronic and complex illnesses, these conditions have impacted millions worldwide, long before the pandemic. Covid was not the first exposure to cause long-term disease and disability, nor will it be the last. In Invisible No More, Dr. Ilene Ruhoy aims to empower the long-term patients of chronic and complex diseases, delving into her own harrowing experience as a patient.

In January 1959, Art Copleston was escorted out of his college accounting class by three police officers. In a motel room, blinds drawn, he sat in front of a state senator and the legal counsel for the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee, nicknamed the “Johns Committee.” His crime? Being a suspected homosexual. And the government of Florida would use any tactic at their disposal—legal or not—to get Copleston to admit it.

Africa’s Future Begins with a Shift in Mindset. In Generational Shift, Kenety S. Gee presents a bold and inspiring vision for a new era of African development—one rooted not in dependency, but in innovation, self-reliance, and empowered African leadership. Challenging outdated systems and generational cycles that have hindered progress, this powerful book explores how Africans—on the continent and across the African diaspora—can reimagine tradition, drive economic empowerment, and champion social justice to unlock a brighter future.

Once pitted as adversarial counterparts as the opinion editors of Detroit's right- and left-leaning newspapers, veteran journalists Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson join forces in this groundbreaking work to champion a novel approach to political discourse. Finley, a resolute conservative, and Henderson, a committed progressive, defy expectations by demonstrating that civil conversation is not only possible but also richly rewarding, even across colossal ideological divides.

Dieses Buch erzählt auf Basis aktueller wissenschaftlicher Daten und erstaunlicher Grafiken die 33 besten Geschichten über unsere Welt. Sie machen Mut: Mit rationalem Optimismus schaffen wir eine bessere Zukunft!

Looking across six systems – the police and the recording of hate crimes; dating apps and digital desire; outness in the film and television industry; borders and LGBTQ asylum seekers; health and fitness activities; and DEI initiatives in the workplace – Rainbow Trap documents how inclusive interventions – such as new legislation, revamped diversity policies and tech fixes – have attempted to bring historically marginalized communities out of the shadows.

Are you constantly reaching for your phone, only to feel drained and disconnected? You’re not alone. In a world designed for digital addiction, it’s easy to lose hours scrolling, comparing, and searching for validation—while real life slips away. The Scroll Trap is your practical guide to breaking free from the grip of social media and reclaiming your focus, time, and well-being. Dr. Eleanor Vance, drawing on her personal journey and expert research, reveals why tech platforms are so addictive and gives you a step-by-step plan for lasting change.

¿Por qué no eres rico ni feliz si has leído todos los libros de autoayuda? Este libro es una bofetada a la industria que te ha hecho creer que el problema eres tú. Que no te esfuerzas lo suficiente, que no deseas con la intensidad adecuada, que tu mentalidad está mal “programada”. La mentira de la autoayuda expone, sin filtros ni eufemismos, cómo los gurús del desarrollo personal se han hecho millonarios vendiéndote esperanza embotellada en frases bonitas, cursos vacíos y fórmulas mágicas que nunca funcionan. Este no es un libro más para motivarte; es un llamado brutal a ver...

Attitudes to death and dying are changing in the United States. Today, we are living longer, yet with the acute awareness that what we do now will affect our remaining time. Prompted by a big push from baby boomers, our society is moving towards a culture that provides a greater array of positive choices in the final phase of our lives. This should inspire all of us to find new ways to create joy and comfort until the very last moment of life. Written by Social Sciences Professor Dr. Judy Stevens-Long, author of the bestselling book Adult Life, with Dr. Dohrea Bardell, a Fellow at the ...

Stuart Parker is a fresh and unclassifiable voice on the Canadian scene, who brings great learning, a distinctive perspective, and a vigorous prose style to every topic he touches. He is always worth reading, even when you disagree. - Jack Cunningham, Trinity College, University of Toronto British Columbians are notorious for electing the politicians we deserve rather than those we need. Fittingly, Parker's unblemished record of life-long political defeat should endear him to us all as one of the bravest, most principled and insightful political representatives we never had. His insights ...

Ein individueller Stillweg, der gesellschaftspolitische Ebenen wie gleichberechtigte Elternschaft und körperliche Selbstbestimmung einschließt, muss möglich sein. Dafür braucht es Wissen, Sichtbarkeit und das Erkennen, dass Stillen nicht nur Gebärende etwas angeht.

日本は必ず再起動できる！ 先の都知事選で15万票獲得し、マニフェストが大注目を集めた鬼才が放つ「誰もが自分らしく生きられる未来」を実装する新ビジョン！