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Longtime sports photographer Brad Mangin collaborates with Buster Posey in this visual tribute to the star catcher's twelve seasons with the San Francisco Giants. Featuring over 150 photographs, the work chronicles Buster's journey from his debut in 2009 to his final at-bat in 2021. As one of the most cherished players in Giants history, Posey played a pivotal role in leading the franchise to its first World Series championship in San Francisco in 2010, followed by two more titles in 2012 and 2014, all expertly captured by Mangin. The book includes an introduction by veteran sportswriter Brian Murphy and essays from Buster, his teammates, managers, and notable figures like Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper, Bruce Bochy, and Hunter Pence, providing a heartfelt perspective on Buster's illustrious career. Beyond baseball, Buster and his wife, Kristen, established BP28, a charity dedicated to improving outcomes and raising awareness of pediatric cancer, which has raised over $4 million since 2016. Kristen shares their story in the book, and a portion of the proceeds will support their foundation.

Set against the backdrop of July 23, 1976, the narrative explores the dark transformation of a once noble committee, originally established by wealthy and experienced individuals to enact positive change. As tensions rise, a faction within the group proposes a drastic measure that blurs the line between solution and atrocity, leading to what can only be described as mass murder. The story delves into themes of morality, power, and the consequences of misguided intentions.

Elected in 1960 as the 35th President of the USA, forty-three-year-old John Fitzgerald Kennedy remains to this day the office's youngest incumbent and its only Roman Catholic. His presidency was short, but arguably no US President has inspired more people around the globe than JFK. Even today, for generations born decades after his death, President Kennedy's legacy has an enduring appeal. Every year, in New Ross, County Wexford, the small port town from which his great-grandfather began his emigrant's journey, leading academics, politicians, writers and broadcasters from all over the world gather to reflect on the Kennedy family's record of public service and to discuss broader themes relevant to Irish, American and global politics. This collection draws on some of the best papers delivered at the Kennedy Summer School since its foundation in 2012, including pieces by former Obama speechwriter Cody Kennan, the President of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Kerry Kennedy, and senior adviser to Bernie Sanders, Tad Devine. From Whence I Came is a fascinating collection and a fitting tribute to mark the 60th anniversary of JFK's momentous election to the White House.

Across the globe, countless individuals, both young and old, persist in their commitment to meaningful activism despite facing setbacks and despair. These activists unite to foster healthy communities, striving for democratic economies, accountable governance, and social justice. They advocate for peace and human rights, working together to enhance their lives and those of their neighbors, while nurturing a vision of a world rooted in dignity and opportunity for all, irrespective of identity or location. This activism is fueled by necessity and the integrity of citizens determined to improve their surroundings. However, it is often stifled by the overwhelming power and greed of elites who dominate global resources. The book delves into this tension, seeking to transcend the belief that fundamental change is unattainable. It emphasizes the psychosocial aspects often overlooked by political theorists, exploring the significance of action and the possibility of progressive change. Central to this exploration is the role of transformative knowledge and the essential qualities that empower individuals to transcend their circumstances. The book underscores the importance of consciousness and vision—our ability to recognize current realities and envision potential futures—as vital to activism. It also discusses the potential of a collective movement of socially-conscious individuals engaged in an ‘open conspiracy’ for social change