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The dying citizen : how progressive elites, tribalism, and globalization are destroying the idea of America / by Hanson, Victor Davis,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."Most of human history is full of the stories of peasants, subjects, or tribes. The concept of the "citizen," an idea we take for granted, is historically quite rare-and was, until recently, amongst America's most profoundly cherished ideals. But without shock treatment, warns historian and conservative political commentator Victor Davis Hanson, American citizenship as we have known it for well over two centuries may soon vanish. In The Dying Citizen, Hanson outlines the forces that have brought us to the twilight of American citizenship, and led to the deeply fractured politics of the present era. Over the last half-century, numerous forces from both above and below have conspired to undermine the value we place in the idea of citizenship-and our vigilance in protecting it. To be self-governing, citizens must be economically autonomous, but the evisceration of the middle class and the rise of inequality have made many Americans dependent on the federal government. Citizenship exists within delineated borders-but open borders and the elite concept of "global citizenship" have rendered meaningless the idea of allegiance to a particular place. Citizenship relies on the renunciation of tribal identity in favor of the state, but identity politics have eradicated the idea of a collective civic sense of self. A vastly expanded unelected bureaucracy has overwhelmed the power of elected officials, thereby destroying the sovereign power of the citizen. Progressive academics and activists lay siege to the institutions and traditions of constitutional citizenship. As in the revolutionary years of 1848, 1917, and 1968, 2020 has ripped away our complacency about the future of our most cherished ideals. Americans are forced to confront the fragility of citizenship-indeed, the fragility of our nation. But this calamitous year may also teach Americans to rebuild and recover what we have lost. The choice is ours"--

Subjects: Citizenship; Citizenship; Elite (Social sciences); World citizenship.;

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Outspoken : my fight for freedom and human rights in Afghanistan / by Samar, Sima,author.; Armstrong, Sally,1943-author.;

"The impassioned memoir of Afghanistan's Sima Samar: medical doctor, politician, founder of schools and hospitals, thorn in the side of the Taliban, nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, and lifelong advocate for girls and women. "I have three strikes against me. I'm a woman, I speak out for women and I'm Hazara, the most persecuted tribe in Afghanistan." Dr. Sima Samar has been fighting for equality and justice for most of her life. Born into a polygamous family, she learned early that girls had inferior status, and had to agree to an arranged marriage if she wanted to go to university. By the time she was in medical school, she had a son, Ali, and had become a revolutionary. After her husband was disappeared by the pro-Russian regime, she escaped. With her son and medical degree, she took off into the rural areas--by horseback, by donkey, even on foot--to treat people who had never had medical help before. Her wide-ranging experiences both in her home country and on the world stage mean she has all the inside stories: the dishonesty, the collusion, the corruption, the self-serving leaders, the hijacking of religion. And as a former Vice President, she knows all the players in this chess game called Afghanistan. With stories that are at times poignant, at times terrifying, inspiring as well as disheartening, Sima provides an unparalleled view of Afghanistan's past and its present. Despite being in grave personal danger for many years, she has worked tirelessly to achieve justice and full human rights for all the citizens of her country."--

Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Samar, Sima.; Physicians; Political activists; Women physicians; Women political activists; Women; Women; Women's rights;

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The candida cure : the 90-day program to balance your gut, beat candida, and restore vibrant health / by Boroch, Ann,author.;

Includes bibliographical references."Foreword by David Pearlmutter, MD, author of Grain Brain, Wellness authority Ann Boroch's cult-classic health book, now revised and updated with a quick start cleanse, easy recipes, and more. It's not news that Americans are sicker than ever. Seventy million of us suffer from digestive problems like acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or gastro esophageal reflex disorder (GERD). Another forty million have been diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression and a staggering fifty million Americans live with an autoimmune disease. But what is newsworthy is that all of these conditions share a common thread you've probably never heard of: candida. "Candida" is the term for a group of yeast organisms that have lived in our digestive tract for millennia, in harmony with the other thousands of bacteria, viruses, and archaea that make up our microbiome. But due to poor diets, processed foods, overuse of antibiotics, environmental toxins, and increased stress, our microbiome has been under steady and constant attack for decades. Yeast are of a heartier stock than bacterial microbes, and as bacteria die off, yeast begins to overgrow in the digestive tract, a condition known as candidiasis. Mild and moderate cases of candidiasis present with fatigue, IBS, eczema, depression, brain fog, migraines, and weight gain. Severe cases allow the afflicted to develop autoimmune disease (such as Multiple Sclerosis), cancer, and Alzheimer's. Ann Boroch's self-published book, The Candida Cure, has been the #1 resource in candida treatment since 2008. Her program--which she used to heal herself from a life-threatening autoimmune disorder--has stood the test of time, and has become a life-changing resource for more than 65,000 people. Now, in this revised edition, Ann offers her readers even more tools, with updated information and case histories, a quick start cleanse, and all-new recipes and eating plans"--

Subjects: Candidiasis; Candidiasis; Candidiasis.;

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Harry [videorecording] / by Burger, Peter,television director.; Dudman, Christopher,television director.; Kightley, Oscar,actor.; Neill, Sam,actor.; Acorn Media (Firm),publisher.; Desert Road Production.; RLJ Entertainment.;

Director of photography, D.J. Stipsen ; editing, Paul Maxwell, Margot Francis, Peter Roberts ; series music by Karl Steven.Oscar Kightley, Sam Neill, Hunter Kamuhemu.Still grieving his wife's suicide, Detective Harry Anglesea returns to Auckland's Major Crime Unit after bereavement leave in his native Samoa. Although he's eager to jump back into the job, his self-destructive behavior hints that he may not be ready. His thirteen-year-old daughter, Mele, is even less ready for life as normal and desperately needs her father's attention. Harry and his boss, DSS Jim "Stocks" Stockton, soon become engrossed in a high-profile case.14A.DVD ; widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby digital 2.0 stereo.

Subjects: Bereavement; Detective and mystery television programs.; Foreign television programs; Police; Suicide victims; Television mini-series.;

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Sharp objects [videorecording] / by Adams, Amy,actor.; Brinson, April,actor.; Brinson, Violet,actor.; Clarkson, Patricia,actor.; Craven, Matt,actor.; Czerny, Henry,actor.; Davenport, Madison,1996-actor.; Lillis, Sophia,2002-actor.; Messina, Chris,actor.; Perkins, Elizabeth,actor.; Sandoval, Miguel,1951-actor.; Scanlen, Eliza,actor.; Smith, Taylor John,1995-actor.; Sullivan, David,1979-actor.; Wilson, Lulu,2005-actor.; Vallée, Jean-Marc,television director.; HBO Home Entertainment (Firm),production company,distributor.;

Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, Taylor John Smith, Madison Davenport, Miguel Sandoval, Sophia Lillis, Lulu Wilson, Elizabeth Perkins, David Sullivan, Violet Brinson, April Brinson.Fresh out of therapy for her tendencies towards self-harm, damaged crime reporter Camille Preaker (Amy Adams) draws the duty of returning to her small Missouri home town to cover the slayings of two young girls. Her fitful reunion with her imperious socialite mother (Patricia Clarkson) stokes a fateful confrontation with the demons of her past, in HBO's miniseries take on the Gillian Flynn novel.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.

Subjects: Television mini-series.; Television crime shows.; Women journalists; Mothers and daughters; Murder; Dysfunctional families;

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Your pocket therapist : break free from old patterns and transform your life / by Zimmerman, Annie,author.;

Includes bibliographical references.From psychotherapist and TikTok personality Dr. Annie Zimmerman comes a toolkit to transform yourself and your relationships, with advice on how to heal past trauma, build sustainable connections, and take ownership of your mental health. Every day, psychotherapist Dr. Annie Zimmerman meets clients in her private London practice who are struggling with their lives. They're committed to achieving personal growth, making changes-but they're struck at the question stage. They ask: Why can't I sleep? Why do I keep going back to a bad relationship? Why did I lose my temper? What is wrong with me? But nothing is wrong with them. It's just that they're asking themselves the wrong questions. In Your Pocket Therapist , Dr. Zimmerman helps readers delve into their past to identify old, unhelpful patterns and teach them how to unlock the present. The book combines practical tools with anecdotes gleaned from the therapy room, distilling complex psychological concepts with her signature warmth and empathy. Her belief-galvanized by her hundreds of thousands of followers-is that if we learn to understand the roots of our suffering, we can bring about meaningful-and permanent-change in our lives. It comes down to learning how to ask the right questions. A brilliant, necessary toolkit for those who want to break free from past patterns and embrace a life of abundant self-awareness and connection.

Subjects: Self-help publications.; Interpersonal relations.; Mental health.;

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The big short [videorecording] / by Bale, Christian,1974-actor.; Carell, Steve,1963-actor.; Gosling, Ryan,1980-actor.; McKay, Adam,1968-screenwriter,film director.; Pitt, Brad,1963-actor.; Randolph, Charles,screenwriter.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Lewis, Michael(Michael M.).Big short.Videorecording.; Paramount Pictures, Inc.,publisher.;

Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Brad Pitt, Marisa Tomei, Jeffry Griffin, Finn Wittrock, Karen Gillan.Originally produced as a motion picture in 2015.The financial meltdown from the perspective of a number of players: Michael Burry, a bizarre autistic-like stock-picking genius, and the first to realize that the market's housing boom is based on a "house of cards" sham; Mark Baum, self-loathing fictional character whose firm picks up insider trading information from a wrong number phone call; Jarred Vennet, a smart-aleck broker who confirms the ominous suspicion; and Charles Gellar and James Shipley, small-time players who hit it big.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.

Subjects: Feature films.; Finance; Financial crises; Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;

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Good rich people / by Brazier, Eliza Jane,author.;

"For fans of Parasite and Ready or Not--a destitute woman pretends to be someone else and moves into the lower floor of a Los Angeles duplex, and inadvertently becomes a target in the twisted game of the wealthy family upstairs. All out of money and friends couches to sleep on, Demi is desperate. Lucky for her, a stranger presents her with the chance of a lifetime: a new identity and the downstairs apartment in a secluded Beachwood Canyon duplex. Unlucky for her, the couple upstairs is wealthy, bored, and in need of a new play thing. What starts as another round of the game the couple play where they move a 'self-made' person into the apartment and compete to make them lose everything, quickly devolves into chaos. Because Demi isn't clueless and she's spent her whole life just trying to survive. We all know this game can only end in one way ... winner takes all."--

Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Deception; Homeless women; Rich people; Survival;

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The LEGO Batman movie [videorecording] / by Arnett, Will,voice actor.; Cera, Michael,voice actor.; Dawson, Rosario,voice actor.; Fiennes, Ralph,voice actor.; Galifianakis, Zach,voice actor.; Grahame-Smith, Seth,screenwriter.; Lin, Dan(Film producer); McKay, Chris,film director.; Warner Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;

Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes.In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The LEGO Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble, LEGO Batman, stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from the Joker's hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others, and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG; for rude humor and some action.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Children's films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Superhero films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Batman (Fictitious character); Joker (Fictitious character); Good and evil; LEGO toys; Superheroes; Supervillains;

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Some kind of heaven [videorecording] / by Oppenheim, Lance,film director,film producer.; Aronofsky, Darren,film producer.; Soros, Jeffrey,film producer.; Horsman, Simon,film producer.; Lingo, Kathleen,film producer.; Lano, Melissa Oppenheim,film producer.; Velez, Pacho,film producer.; Los Angeles Media Fund,production company.; New York Times Company,production company.; 30West (Firm),production company.; Protozoa Pictures,production company.; Mile End Films (Firm),publisher.;

Director of photography, David Bolen ; editors, Daniel Garber, Lance Oppenheim ; music, Ari Balouzian.With Some Kind of Heaven, first-time feature director Lance Oppenheim cracks the manicured facade of The Villages, America's largest retirement community - a massive, self-contained utopia located in Central Florida. Behind the gates of this palm tree-lined fantasyland, Some Kind of Heaven invests in the dreams and desires of a small group of Villages residents - and one interloper - who are unable to find happiness within the community's pre-packaged paradise. With strikingly composed cinematography, this candy-colored documentary offers a tender and surreal look at the never-ending quest for finding meaning and love in life's final act.E.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Feature films.; Villages (Retirement community : Sumter County, Fla.); Retirement communities; Retirees; Quality of life;

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