Who will speak truth to the Master of Mendacity? “The Spirit of Elijah Cummings Speaks” Stuck in the cloistered terror of a pandemic, it’s hard to remember the brawling days before and after the 2016 election, the furies released by the Kavanaugh hearings, our stunned grief at the death of Elijah Cummings in October, 2019. That seems lifetimes ago. Yet the 2020 election, perhaps the most consequential of our lives, is looming. Dreaming Night Terrors  is a chapbook of political poems from the time before Covid 19. Written in outrage ...

Are liberal democracies in decline? If they are, what role does populism play in this? What can and should democracies do to defend their core features against 'democratic decay'? And which features can be considered essential? These are difficult questions further complicated by the realisation that their answers depend on perspective. Populism and democratic decay are global phenomena but they play out differently in different countries and regions. They also cannot be properly understood through the lens of one discipline alone. This book brings together ...

Mexico currently ranks first in the world in childhood obesity and second in adult obesity. Obesity is also a major risk factor for other chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. One of the lines of long-term treatment for obesity should be nutrition education in conjunction with emotional management. This research arose because it is well recognised that emotions have a major effect on food choices and eating habits. Empirical evidence has been found that the influence of emotions on eating behaviour is stronger in obese people than in non-obese ...

From Post to Finish V3: A Novel is a literary work written by Hawley Smart and originally published in 1884. It is the third volume in a series of novels that follow the lives of various characters in England during the Victorian era. The novel is set in London and revolves around the lives of several interconnected characters. The central character is a young man named Harry Thornhill, who is a clerk at the post office. Harry is in love with a woman named Ada, but she is engaged to another man. Harry's life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes involved ...

The Origin And Permanent Value Of The Old Testament by Charles Foster Kent is a comprehensive study of the Old Testament, exploring its origins, history, and enduring significance. Kent delves into the historical and cultural context in which the Old Testament was written, examining the beliefs and practices of the ancient Israelites and the various literary genres that make up the Old Testament. He also considers the role of the Old Testament in shaping religious and cultural traditions throughout history, from the early Christian church to contemporary ...

A series of studies given at the General Conference of 1897 by E. J. Waggoner which were retyped from the 1897 G. C. bulletin. The studies, presented by E. J. Waggoner each day, are just as alive and full of hope for each Bible student today as when they were presented.

Rhythmic prose and free verse fill the pages of this collector's volume of exquisite poetry. Examining the tapestry of every­day life, Teresa Prins Wood colorfully weaves intimacy, devotion, humor, loss, spirituality, and individual empowerment with an easy-to-relate-to narrative style. Sometimes political in nature, her use of sarcasm and sage advice reflect the six decades that have honed this author into a highly respected, well educated wise woman whose focus on peace through compassion is creatively communicated in her poetry. 280 works ...

Emotion und Kognition in politischen Einstellungen und Verhalten Zum Wort des Jahres 2010 wurde von der Gesellschaft für deutsche Sprache der Begriff „Wutbürger" gewählt. Dies ist ein klares Zeichen für die Politikwissenschaft, sich mit der Emotionalität der Menschen zu befassen. Der Verdienst von Marcus und Kollegen besteht darin, dass sie Erkenntnisse aus der Neurowissenschaft in die Politikwissenschaft gebracht haben. Die Politikwissenschaft muss sich in der Zukunft noch stärker mit der Rolle von Affekten in der Politik ...

Her Fall from Grace Was Hidden with One Little Lie ... But Truth Wins Out! Anna Clarke has faced loneliness for years, caring for a sick and distant husband. Recently widowed, with all that brought meaning to her life gone, the consummate good girl falls from grace in a moment of weakness and passion. Horrified to find she is pregnant, she is surprised when those closest to her assume the baby is her late husband’s. Guilt and pride allow the lie to live until her deceit hits a wall when the biological father Dr. Matthew Carmichael comes calling. ...