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From the 1970s to the early 1990s, New York City was seen, justifiably, as out of control. The city approached bankruptcy, the subways were covered with graffiti, and murders were at a record high. Right-wing fearmongering and vigilante justice were countered by liberal pleas to end poverty and provide drug treatment—none of which happened. Then, in a surprising break from the past, new NYPD leadership decided to focus on crime. Between 1993 and 1996, New York City's murder numbers were cut in half, dropping to under 1,000 for the first time in decades.

88 emotions. 88 choices. 88 inner battles. Who are you when no one is watching? When the applause fades? 👏 When temptation whispers? 🥀 Do you rise, or do you retreat? 🛡️ Do you remember, or do you forget? This is not self-help. This is not a book of answers. It is a book of confrontations. ⚔️ You will not be guided. You will be challenged. 🪨 You will not be coddled. You will be carved. 🗿 Inside these pages, you will not find comfort. You will find contrast— between the one who sharpens the soul and the one who sells it. Between the one who rises in silence and the one...

In Marriage and Morals, Bertrand Russell challenges conventional attitudes toward love, marriage, and sexuality, offering a bold and progressive critique of traditional moral values. First published in 1929, this groundbreaking work examines the evolving nature of human relationships, questioning outdated norms and advocating for a more rational and ethical approach to marriage and personal freedom.

Across American history, the question of whose lives are long and healthy and whose lives are short and sick has always been shaped by the social and economic order. From the dispossession of Indigenous people and the horrors of slavery to infectious diseases spreading in overcrowded tenements and the vast environmental contamination caused by industrialization, and through climate change and pandemics in the twenty-first century, those in power have left others behind.

This essay provides specific information on the effects of being an undocumented immigrant throughout the various stages of life. In other words, the effects of being an undocumented immigrant from the stages of early childhood, youth or adolescence, adulthood, and then to late or older adulthood. A social, historical, and cultural perspective and the impact of being undocumented is examined, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Max Weber, Gründer der modernen Soziologie, nahm es 1919, kurz nach dem ersten Weltkrieg, auf sich, in Zeiten von politischem Chaos und Revolutionsphantasien nicht nur das politische Geschehen in Deutschland zu analysieren, sondern die grundsätzliche Frage zu beantworten, welche Charaktereigenschaften und Ansichten für einen Menschen, der die Politik als Berufung sieht, nötig sind. Besonders interessant und geradezu zeitlos in der Analyse ist Webers Unterscheidung zwischen "Gesinnungsethik" und "Verantwortungsethik" - Begriffe, die noch heute Politiker in wahre Zwickmühlen bringen können.

Más de un siglo después del hundimiento del Titanic, su historia sigue siendo un espejo de los desafíos y dilemas de la sociedad contemporánea. A través de un análisis profundo y accesible, este libro explora cómo la tragedia del Titanic se relaciona con temas actuales como la desigualdad social, la corrupción, la crisis climática, la influencia de las redes sociales y la lucha entre la cooperación y la supervivencia individual en tiempos de crisis.

Strong relationships don’t happen by luck—they’re built, one intentional conversation at a time. If life’s noise has made you feel distant, misunderstood, or disconnected from the person you love most, you’re not broken—you’re just overdue for a reset.

Matthias Stiehler bietet gemeinsam mit seiner Frau seit mehr als fünfundzwanzig Jahren Paarberatungen an. Er beschreibt in diesem Buch seine Erfahrungen, die er in der Arbeit mit mehreren hundert Paaren gesammelt hat. Neu ist seine Erkenntnis, dass Menschen, die sich in einer länger währenden Partnerschaft befinden, ein identisches Grundthema verbindet.

Why do we judge others for what we secretly do ourselves? Why is it so easy to point out everyone else’s contradictions, but so hard to face our own? In The Hypocrite’s Handbook, JD Arden strips away the comforting myths we tell ourselves about morality, goodness, and truth. With sharp wit and philosophical insight, Arden examines the uncomfortable reality: everyone is a hypocrite in one way or another, and the sooner we accept this, the more honest—and compassionate—we can become. This slim, powerful volume delves into moral contradictions, self-deception, and the gap between what ...

Are you tired of people asking why you’ve “ended up” single? Do you just want to do your own thing—without the pressure of marriage, kids, or expectations? In a world that still idealizes traditional marriage and motherhood, Lucy Meggeson offers a powerful counter-narrative: being single and childfree is just as joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling as being in a partnership. Drawing from personal experiences, candid conversations, and the latest research, Lucy reveals the freedoms and opportunities that come along with the single life—in spite of what the world assumes.

Pieces You’ll Never Get Back is a harrowing and redemptive memoir, in which a new mother must reconstruct her shattered mind, her relationship to her religious upbringing, and her life’s purpose.

Para conocer esta historia desde su interior, el prestigioso periodista Juan Martínez d'Aubuisson investigó por más de 10 años las causas que provocaron que San Pedro Sula, Honduras, se transformara en una de las ciudades más homicidas del mundo.

Only a man who had lived all his life in Suffolk could produce such a vivid and accurate portrayal of Akenfield and its inhabitants. Ronald Blythe recounts the personal recollections of, among others, the local school keeper, doctor, blacksmith, saddler, district nurse and magistrate as they discussed farming, education, welfare, class, religion and death. Originally published in 1969, Akenfield forms a unique document of a way of life that has, in many ways, disappeared.

Whether we aspire to become the best lawyer or charity worker, life partner or celebrity influencer, we emulate exemplars that exist in the world – hoping it will bring us happiness. But this often leads to a complex game of envy and pride. In Against Identity, philosopher Alexander Douglas seeks an alternative wisdom. Searching the work of three thinkers – ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, Dutch Enlightenment thinker Benedict de Spinoza, and 20th Century French theorist René Girard – he explores how identity can be a spiritual violence that leads us away from truth.

Death is an inevitable part of our lives, yet most societies have struggled to come to terms with it. Today, we continue to grapple with the enduring questions - What is Death? Why do we fear it? What happens after death? Is it an end or a doorway to something beyond?

Detached: The New Science of Digital Loneliness and How to Reclaim Human Connection in a Screen-Obsessed World goes beyond the obvious warnings about social media and screen time that we've all heard before. You already know you should put down your phone more often. This book explains why you don't.

"Shadows of Empire – Understanding Britain’s Global Legacy and Its Modern Implications" takes listeners on a thought-provoking journey through the intricate and enduring consequences of the British Empire. This comprehensive exploration, rooted in conversations with individuals from Britain and former British colonies, offers fresh perspectives on the empire's impact on our world. The book's author, with a unique background that spans both the UK and former colonies, provides a balanced and objective analysis of historical events.

The Declaration of Independence identified two core principles—independence and equality—that defined the American Revolution and the nation forged in 1776. Jefferson believed that each new generation of Americans would have to look to the "experience of the present" rather than the "wisdom" of the past to interpret and apply these principles in new and progressive ways.

In a culture obsessed with politeness, The Cult of Niceness cuts through the emotional theater of compliance to reveal a disturbing truth: the modern ideal of being "nice" is not harmless—it is corrosive. This unflinching analysis dismantles the moral mythology that equates passivity with goodness and conflict-avoidance with emotional intelligence. Drawing from Nietzschean philosophy, psychological research, and real-world institutional patterns, the book exposes how societies reward submission, punish dissent, and conflate moral worth with agreeability. From childhood conditioning in ...