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  Politics of Guilt and Pity

  R. J. Rushdoony

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  From the foreword by Steve Schlissel: "Rushdoony sounds the clarion call of liberty for all who remain oppressed by Christian leaders who wrongfully lord it over the souls of God's righteous ones... I pray that the entire book will not only instruct you in the method and content of a Biblical worldview, but actually bring you further into the glorious freedom of the children of God. Those who walk in wisdom's ways become immune to the politics of guilt and pity." 
  Man has trampled God's law under foot. In doing so, he has misused himself and trampled on the God-given rights of his fellowman. He is conscious of his guilt, and seeks self-justification through self-atonement. 
  The author makes it perfectly clear that there is only one way of escape from present slough and despair. It is in turning in heartfelt repentance to God who has already provided atonement in the sacrifice of His Son. And true repentance includes a return to the doing of God's will as revealed in God's Word, the Bible.

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  Summary - Killer Instinct -...

  Speedy Library

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  SUMMARY 
    
  KILLER INSTINCT 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY JENNIFER LYNN BARNES 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  The Case of Mackenzie McBride 
  The Arrival of Agent Sterling 
  A New Case and a Copycat Killer 
  Investigating the Professor and His Students 
  A Web of Deceit 
  The Importance of a Textbook and Profiling 
  A Visit to Daniel Redding 
  Unraveling the Truth 
  The Final Confrontation and Aftermath 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  "Killer Instinct," by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, follows a group of gifted teenagers known as the "Naturals" as they use their unique skills to solve crimes. The story centers on a series of murders that initially appear to be copycat killings of those committed by a notorious serial killer, Daniel Redding. The team must navigate a web of manipulation and deceit as they investigate the murders, and the story explores the dark side of human nature and the challenges of understanding criminal minds. As the team delves deeper, they discover that the case is more complex than they thought, involving not one but three killers, and that a major character is manipulating them from prison. The book explores themes of control, family, loyalty, and the ethical implications of using profiling skills, while also exploring the personal struggles of the team members as they grapple with their own pasts.

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  The Hidden History of Guns and...

  Thom Hartmann

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  "In this precise primer on firearms practices and policies, progressive talk-show host Hartmann examines the history of routine gun usage and extreme gun violence and assesses the influence of gun ownership on contemporary political, economic, and social norms...A brief but powerful analysis of a searing national crisis." -Booklist 
   
  Taking his typically in-depth, historically informed view, Thom Hartmann examines how guns have played important roles throughout American history, from early European settlement to the Revolutionary War and Manifest Destiny, through the use of Slave Patrols in the Deep South (which became the "well-regulated militias" so debated in 1787), to the assassination of John F. Kennedy and recent school massacres. 
   
  Looking at the present, Hartmann documents how inequality in America and the number of people killed in mass shootings have grown together over the last fifty years. Finally, he identifies a handful of common-sense and powerful solutions that would address the issue at different levels: from getting money out of politics to get the National Rifle Association out of lobbying, to passing laws that would treat gun ownership like car ownership (title, license, insurance), to addressing the social despair and economic inequality that drive violent crime and mass shootings.

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  Being Dead Is No Excuse - The...

  Gayden Metcalfe, Charlotte Hays

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  A hilarious guide to the intricate rituals, customs, and etiquette surrounding death in the South-and a practical collection of recipes for the final send-off.As author Gayden Metcalfe asserts, people in the Delta have a strong sense of community, and being dead is no impediment to belonging to it. Down south, they don't forget you when you've up and died-they may even like you better and visit you more often! But just as there is an appropriate way to live your life in the South, there is an equally essentially tasteful way of departing it-and the funeral is the final social event of your existence so it must be handled flawlessly. Metcalfe portrays this slice of American culture from the manners, customs, and the tomato aspic with mayonnaise that characterize the Delta way of death.Southerners love to swap tales, and Gayden Metcalfe, native of Greenville, MS, founder of the Greenville Arts Council and chairman of the St. James Episcopal Church Bazaar, is steeped in the stories and traditions of this rich region. She reminisces about the prominent family that drank too much and got the munchies the night before the big event-and left not a crumb for the funeral (Naturally some early rising, quick-witted ladies from the church saved the day, so the story demonstrates some solutions to potential entertaining disasters!). Then there was the lady who allocated money to have "Home on the Range" sung at the service, and the family that insisted on a portrait of their mother in her casket, only to refuse to pay for it on the grounds that "Mama looks so sad."Each chapter ends with an authentic southern recipe that will come in handy if you "plan to die tastefully", including Boiled Bourbon Custard; Aunt Hebe's Coconut Cake; Pickled Shrimp; Homemade Mayonnaise; and Homemade Rolls.

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  Summary - Why Nations Fail -...

  Speedy Library

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  SUMMARY 
    
  WHY NATIONS FAIL 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY DARON ACEMOGLU AND JAMES A. ROBINSON 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  The Roots of Global Inequality 
  Theories That Don’t Work 
  Extractive vs. Inclusive Institutions 
  Critical Junctures and Institutional Drift 
  The Case of the Roman and Aksum Empires 
  The Glorious Revolution and the Rise of Parliament 
  Barriers to Development and Technology 
  The Vicious Circle of Poverty 
  Diffusion of Prosperity 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson explores why some nations are prosperous while others remain poor. The book argues that a country's institutions, more than its geography or culture, determine its fate. It contrasts inclusive institutions, which allow broad participation and protect property rights, with extractive institutions, that concentrate power and wealth in the hands of a few. Through historical examples, the book illustrates how critical junctures can shape the institutional paths of nations, creating either virtuous cycles of growth or vicious cycles of stagnation. It further shows that even with inclusive institutions, constant vigilance is needed to prevent backsliding into extractive practices.

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  The Dichotomy of Leadership by...

  Jocko Willink, Leif Babin

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  Learn how you can apply the main lessons & principles from The Dichotomy of Leadership in a quick, easy listen!In this second book written by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, they explore several different areas that are challenging as a leader, The Dichotomy of Leadership. It requires for a leader to find balance between opposite forces.  They use their knowledge of leadership in their military careers to help businesses succeed. This book can be read along with their first book, Extreme Ownership, to help leaders find balance in the workplace, learn how to lead effectively, and receive the highest goal, which is victory.This audio captures the key takeaways found in the original book. All fluff and unnecessary information has been removed to save you hours of time. If you've already read the original, this audio will help you cement the most important lessons. If you haven't, don't worry, here you will find all the practical information that you can apply.

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