The Hidden Agenda of the Political Mind

The Hidden Agenda of the Political Mind
Author: Jason Weeden
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2014-10-05
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1400851963

Why your political views are more self-serving than you think When it comes to politics, we often perceive our own beliefs as fair and socially beneficial, while seeing opposing views as merely self-serving. But in fact most political views are governed by self-interest, even if we usually don't realize it. Challenging our fiercely held notions about what motivates us politically, this book explores how self-interest divides the public on a host of hot-button issues, from abortion and the legalization of marijuana to same-sex marriage, immigration, affirmative action, and income redistribution. Expanding the notion of interests beyond simple economics, Jason Weeden and Robert Kurzban look at how people's interests clash when it comes to their sex lives, social status, family, and friends. Drawing on a wealth of data, they demonstrate how different groups form distinctive bundles of political positions that often stray far from what we typically think of as liberal or conservative. They show how we engage in unconscious rationalization to justify our political positions, portraying our own views as wise, benevolent, and principled while casting our opponents' views as thoughtless and greedy. While many books on politics seek to provide partisans with new ways to feel good about their own side, The Hidden Agenda of the Political Mind illuminates the hidden drivers of our politics, even if it's a picture neither side will find flattering.

The Beard

The Beard
Author: Haylee Thorne
Publisher: Haylee Thorne
Total Pages: 203
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

How far would you go to make your dreams come true? Mackenzie Hart’s dreams of opening her very own restaurant are dashed when her dirt bag boyfriend takes her to the cleaners. It’s the final blow leaving her desperate and destitute. Tired of being kicked while she’s down, she knows she needs to do something drastic to change her fate. But pouring her heart out to a handsome stranger may have just changed her luck for the better. Brock Walker needs a wife. And fast. If she agrees to help him with his problem, he promises to fund her dream of opening a restaurant. It’s an offer she can’t refuse. All her troubles will be solved. Until she meets his twin brother, Ashton and all her plans go to hell…

The Novel

The Novel
Author: James A. Michener
Publisher: Dial Press
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2014-03-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0804151555

In this riveting, ambitious novel from James A. Michener, the renowned chronicler of epic history turns his extraordinary imagination to a world he knew better than anyone: the world of books. Lukas Yoder, a novelist who has enjoyed a long, successful career, has finished what he believes to be his final work. Then a tragedy strikes in his community, and he becomes obsessed with writing about it. Meanwhile, Yoder’s editor fights to preserve her integrity—and her author—as her firm becomes the target of a corporate takeover; a local critic who teaches literature struggles with his ambitions and with his feelings about Yoder’s success; and a devoted reader holds the key to solving the mystery that haunts Yoder’s hometown. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Hawaii. Praise for The Novel “Michener explores some of the deepest issues raised by narrative literature.”—The New York Times “A good, old-fashioned, sink-your-teeth-into-it story . . . The Novel lets us see an unfamiliar side of the author, at the same time portraying the delicate, complex relationship among editors, agents and writers.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer “Michener loves literature, and his information about some of his favorite reading is almost as alluring as his explanation of how to handle a manuscript.”—Associated Press “So absorbing you simply will not want [it] to end.”—Charleston News & Courier

Salty Are the Tears

Salty Are the Tears
Author: Dawn M. Chretien
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2000-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595005608

Jennica James is shot during her concert debut, sending detectives Dylan Drake and Della Bishop on a bizarre trail. A gun turned in by a priest after receiving it during confession leads to an agent operating a highly classified and undercover team under the direction of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and posing as a U.S. Marshal infiltrating a local militia. Jennica was the daughter of John James, the man behind the real mission. If exposed, the security of the nation will be compromised. What is revealed dramatically changes the detectives' lives, as the plot by James to transfer miniature spy satellites to Russia is annihilated by a war fought in the Montana wilderness. Bound by an oath of secrecy, Dylan is used as a government pawn after his past as a Navy SEAL is discovered. Instructed to tell Della the cover story to save her life and guarantee the anonymity of the mission, he is forced into active duty. It will lead into Tower of Tears.

Awakening in the Dream

Awakening in the Dream
Author: David Wilcock
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2021-08-10
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 152474204X

New York Times bestselling author David Wilcock's latest captivating work of nonfiction, exploring new hidden truths about extraterrestrials, dreams, sacred science, channeling your Higher Self, and Ascension What happens when a UFO researcher suddenly comes into telepathic contact with the very beings he has been so avidly studying, after years of increasingly provocative dreams? What happens when these telepathic "readings" begin predicting the future with astonishing precision—and speaking about an incredible upcoming event in which all life in our solar system will undergo a spontaneous transfiguration? David Wilcock is a master at weaving together cutting-edge alternative science, shocking insider information, and his own personal experiences to reveal stunning truths about humanity, positive and negative extraterrestrials, lost civilizations, and the universe we share. In Awakening in the Dream, David once again combines his extensive research, the Law of One series, new insider revelations, and his own connection with the divine to bring humanity closer to full disclosure than ever before—as well as to help us activate our full potential on the eve of Ascension. A New York Times bestselling author, TV personality, filmmaker, lecturer, and consciousness expert, David is the perfect person to guide us through the hidden realities of our world. With its myriad information, anecdotes, "big picture" comparative analysis with over six hundred references, and trustworthy messages channeled directly from the highest-level angelic sources, including a remarkable set of future prophecies built into the Great Pyramid itself, Awakening in the Dream promises to be his most astounding book yet.

Warring with the Mind ... How to Make Your Mind Your Friend

Warring with the Mind ... How to Make Your Mind Your Friend
Author: Kirk Prescott
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013-05-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1449791883

Most Christians think their minds will automatically cooperate with them in their walk as Christians. However, this isnt true. The mind must be brought under subjection to the spirit of the living God for this to happen. The book you are holding will help you with this process. It lays out practical applications for using the Bible for the purpose of renewing the mind and making it your friend. We must, with our minds, love God and purpose to serve Him. We must also come to the place where we understand we have been self-serving. Only the teaching of the Bible will bring this to fruition in the mind of the believer. That is what MAKE YOUR MIND YOUR FRIEND is all about. The author used the principles laid out in this book with life-changing results both in ministry and his personal life. As you apply what is taught in this book to your life, you may begin to experience new levels of freedom in your mind. Some of the principles set forth you may or may not know, however it is all supported by Scriptures. As you take this journey, keep a God-centered mindset, and you will be blessed.

A New Agenda for Higher Education

A New Agenda for Higher Education
Author: William M. Sullivan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2008-04-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0470257571

In A New Agenda for Higher Education, the authors endorse higher educationâ??s utility for enhancing the practical as well as intellectual dimensions of life by developing a third, different conception of educational purpose. Based on The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching seminar that brought together educators from six professional fields with faculty from the liberal arts and sciences, A New Agenda for Higher Education proposes an educational aim of â??practical reason,â?? focusing on the interdependence of liberal education and professional training.

How to Have that Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding

How to Have that Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding
Author: Henry Cloud
Publisher: HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2005
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0310267145

All of Us need to be able to have a healthy confrontational conversation at one time or another. Sometimes it's a matter of simply saying no so we don't get overextended, or saying yes to better ways of building intimacy in a good relationship. At other times, we may need to confront a difficult person in a relationship-a controller, a manipulator, an irresponsible person, perhaps even someone who is abusive.