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The State of American Thought: Ensnared in a fallacious liberal-conservative dichotomy    by Ethan Sewall
Price: $6.99 USD. 205510 words. Language: English. Published on March 28, 2013. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Activism.

The State of American Thought is a theoretical framework of American culture followed by a narrative of the preliminary platform of The Ecumenical Humanist International Political Party. The goal of the book is to help Americans and people around the world eliminate man-made sufferings through engagement in ecumenical humanist behavioral, cultural and political revolutions.
The Art of Urban Survival - A family safety and self defense manual    by Stefan Verstappen
Price: $5.99 USD. 77920 words. Language: Canadian English. Published on July 2, 2012. Nonfiction » Education and Study Guides » Violence & harassment.

This is an encyclopedia of crime prevention and disaster preparedness knowledge that covers a wide spectrum from; what to do if your child has been abducted, to how to decontaminate after being exposed to nuclear fallout. From; how to tell if someone is lying, to the three basic tactics used by predators.
Harmonizing Humanity    by Will Schulte
Price: $9.99 USD. 112100 words. Language: American English. Published on December 13, 2012. Nonfiction » Social Science » Discrimination & Race Relations.

All major religions prior to Christ had a form of the Golden Rule. This book explores how man's religions, history, politics, and economic practices and beliefs have united and divided us. Inequality from the womb to the tomb because of race, gender, or social class have caused disharmony. Today individuals and organizations are creating harmony through understanding, inclusion, and compassion.
P.R.C - Pretty Real China    by Denis Lejeune
Price: $8.00 USD. 61180 words. Language: English. Published on March 18, 2013. Nonfiction » Travel » Essays & Travelogues.

Denis spent 3 years in China. Chongqing to be precise. And he survived to tell the tale. This tale is one that he would have liked to read before moving, because the unpreparedness for what the country is truly like hit him harder than he had ever imagined. Forget what you think you know about contemporary China. At best it is mistaken, at worst dangerous. If you really want to know, read on.
Your Mark On The World, Stories of service that show us how to give more with a purpose without giving up what's most important.    by Devin Thorpe
Price: $2.99 USD. 55230 words. Language: English. Published on August 1, 2012. Nonfiction » Social Science » Philanthropy & Charity.

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Your Mark On The World combines inspiring stories of ordinary people doing remarkable things to make the world a better place with practical advice to empower you to give more to a cause (charity, non-profit or social venture) without giving up a career or family.
Three Years of Hate: The Very Best of In Mala Fide    by In Mala Fide
Price: $9.99 USD. 103460 words. Language: English. Published on April 1, 2013. Nonfiction » Social Science » Gender studies.

The blog that shouted love at the heart of the world...
Wielding the Force: The Science of Social Justice    by Zainab Amadahy
Price: $7.99 USD. 61410 words. Language: Canadian English. Published on May 4, 2013. Nonfiction » Social Science » Sociology.

Warning: May cause an outbreak of social justice. New scientific information about our brains, hearts and the biology of human interaction will amaze and delight those who seek a more generous, compassionate and peaceful world. This new knowledge can inform, transform and revolutionize movement building as well as activist wellbeing.
A Trip To The Stone Age    by Frank Alcorta
Price: $1.99 USD. 53260 words. Language: English. Published by Linda J Phillips  on November 24, 2010. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

A fascinating account of an arduous expedition by Frank Alcorta, across Papua New Guinea in 1973/74 at its widest part along the border with Indonesian Papua, then Irian Jaya. This was the first solo expedition across Papua New Guinea. The world has moved on, and there will probably never be another opportunity like these to traverse wild untouched country again.
Justice Without Trial: Law Enforcement in Democratic Society    by Jerome H. Skolnick
Price: $8.99 USD. 139110 words. Language: English. Published by Quid Pro Books on March 5, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Criminology.

New Fourth Edition of the acclaimed and foundational study of police culture and practice, political accountability, application of and obedience to the rule of law in stops and arrests, and the dilemma of law versus order in free societies--by a renowned sociologist using innovative and influential observation research techniques. With new Preface by the author and new Foreword by Candace McCoy.
Happy? Exposing the Cultural Myths about Happiness    by Tony Wellington
Price: $0.99 USD. 109890 words. Language: English. Published on January 18, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Social psychology.

our culture is continually insisting that we can all be much happier than we already are. but is this really possible? to find out tony wellington went in search of answers. he analysed masses of empirical research from around the globe and interviewed a wide range of people, from celebrities to doctors. the results provide a fascinating insight into western society and the human condition.