Politics in the Purple Kingdom


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The Purple Book


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The Labour Party is at a crossroads. Following its ejection from government, the reasons behind Labour's defeat have been hotly debated - but where to go from here? On the benches of opposition, with ample opportunity to consider how best to travel the path back to power, leading Labour figures are delving into the party's revisionist tradition to find an answer. The challenge now is how to return to the party's core principles, and it is to this challenge that The Purple Book offers a first contribution. With a foreword by Ed Miliband and contributors including both shadow and former ministers, new MPs and senior councillors, the book presents fresh policies for Labour's revival. Calling for a progressive agenda with, at its heart, a redistribution of power to individuals and local communities, The Purple Book draws on lessons from Labour's past and looks firmly to the future. Exploring the issues that the party must tackle in order to reshape the political debate, it seeks to reframe New Labour for the twenty-first century.




The Purple Revolution


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How did Farage persuade Reckless and Carswell to ditch the Conservatives? Would UKIP ever do a deal with another party? How have three near-death experiences shaped Farage's politics? How does Nigel feel about controversial kippers and their high-profile gaffes? Twenty-one years after its formation as a single-policy protest party, and on the eve of what promises to be one of the closest, most exciting general elections in recent memory, the truly remarkable rise of UKIP and its charismatic leader, Nigel Farage, have caused nothing less than a tectonic shift in British politics. And the aftershocks are being felt far beyond the corridors of power in Whitehall... This book, written by the man who orchestrated that extraordinary rise, is not an autobiography, but rather the untold story of the journey UKIP has travelled under Farage's leadership, from the icy fringes of British politics all the way to Westminster, where it is poised to claim the popular vote. In it, he reveals for the first time exactly how, over the last few years, Farage and his supporters have ushered in a very English revolution: secretly courting MPs right under the nose of the political establishment, in the tearooms and wine bars of the House of Lords. With characteristic wit and candour, Farage takes us beyond the caricature of the beerdrinking, chain-smoking adventurer in Jermyn Street double-cuffs as he describes the values that underpin his own journey: from successful City trader to (very) outspoken critic of the European Union and champion of Britain's right to govern itself.




Political Faction


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Explore the complex world of political factions in "Political Faction," a vital contribution to Political Science. This work delves into the critical roles factions play in governance across different global contexts, offering key insights for professionals, students, and enthusiasts. 1: Political Faction: Examine the formation, motives, and global impact of political factions. 2: Political Party: Study political parties' roles in shaping electoral systems and policies. 3: Tory: Trace the Tory faction's historical roots and contemporary relevance. 4: Two-party system: Analyze how two-party systems affect political stability and policies. 5: Factions in the Democratic Party (United States): Explore ideological divides within America's Democratic Party. 6: Labour Party: Discover the Labour Party's role in British political factionalism. 7: Labour Right: Examine right-wing Labour views and their policy positions. 8: Bloc party: Uncover bloc parties’ influence on coalition politics and policy. 9: Political colour: Explore how political colours define identities and strategies. 10: Pillarisation: Understand the Dutch system of pillarisation and its factional implications. 11: Social conservatism: Analyze social conservatism's role in shaping policies and elections. 12: Non-partisan democracy: Explore governance models minimizing factional influence through non-partisan principles. 13: Democratic Socialist Party (Japan): Discover the strategies and ideology behind Japan's Democratic Socialist Party. 14: Liberalism in the Netherlands: Study the impact of liberalism on Dutch politics and governance. 15: Australian Young Labor: Investigate youth factions’ influence on policy and party dynamics. 16: Democratic and Social Centre (Spain): Analyze Spain’s centrist faction’s role in moderating policies. 17: List of United States House of Representatives elections (1824–1854): Explore early U.S. electoral trends and factional alignments. 18: Popular Democratic Party (Puerto Rico): Examine the evolution of Puerto Rico’s Popular Democratic Party. 19: List of political parties in Ukraine: Survey Ukraine’s diverse political factions and their geopolitical roles. 20: International Socialist Organization: Discover the evolution of the International Socialist Organization’s factional influence. 21: Labour First: Explore Labour First’s grassroots organizing within the Labour Party. Unlock the complexities of global political factions with "Political Faction." This research-packed book provides a deeper understanding of how partisan groups shape governance and policies worldwide, making it essential for anyone wanting to grasp political dynamics beyond the surface.




Political Symbolism


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Here’s a shortened version that meets your criteria: Unlock the power of symbols in politics with "Political Symbolism," a must-read for understanding the intersection of imagery and ideology. This essential volume, part of the "Political Science" series, delves into how symbols—such as colors and icons—shape political identity, influence public opinion, and drive social movements. Grasp the importance of political symbolism in contemporary politics. Chapters Overview: 1-Political Symbolism-Introduces how symbols shape political narratives and public perception. 2-Kōtoku Shūsui-Examines the symbolic strategies of this key Japanese anarchist. 3-Red Flag (Politics)-Explores the red flag's role in revolutionary movements across ideologies. 4-Left–Right Political Spectrum-Looks at the symbols defining political alignments. 5-Political Colour-Investigates how colors convey political ideologies. 6-List of Political Ideologies-Surveys ideologies and their symbolic identities. 7-Anarchist Symbolism-Delves into the symbols of anarchism and their meanings. 8-Anarchism and Capitalism-Analyzes the symbolic clash between anarchism and capitalism. 9-Anarchism and the Arts-Discusses art as a medium for anarchist symbolism. 10-National-Anarchism-Explores the symbols of this controversial ideology. 11-Anarchism and Nationalism-Examines the symbolic tension between these ideologies. 12-Left-Libertarianism-Highlights the symbols representing freedom and justice. 13-Libertarianism-Reviews the symbols advocating individual liberty. 14-Political International-Discusses symbols fostering global political solidarity. 15-Issues in Anarchism-Looks at symbols addressing challenges within anarchism. 16-Outline of Anarchism-Provides a comprehensive view of anarchist symbols. 17-Types of Socialism-Explores socialism's diverse symbolic representations. 18-Communist Symbolism-Delves into communist symbols and their revolutionary roles. 19-Definition of Anarchism and Libertarianism-Clarifies these ideologies through their symbols. 20-Anarchism in Iran-Investigates the unique symbols in Iranian anarchism. 21-Fist and Rose-Analyzes the historical and political symbolism of the fist and rose. "Political Symbolism" isn't just a book—it’s a key to understanding how symbols shape political realities. This insightful analysis is invaluable for professionals, students, and anyone eager to deepen their understanding of political dynamics. The knowledge you gain far exceeds the cost, making it an essential addition to your library.




My Life in the Purple Kingdom


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From the young Black teenager who built a bass guitar in woodshop to the musician building a solo career with Motown Records—Prince’s bassist BrownMark on growing up in Minneapolis, joining Prince and The Revolution, and his life in the purple kingdom In the summer of 1981, Mark Brown was a teenager working at a 7-11 store when he wasn’t rehearsing with his high school band, Phantasy. Come fall, Brown, now called BrownMark, was onstage with Prince at the Los Angeles Coliseum, opening for the Rolling Stones in front of 90,000 people. My Life in the Purple Kingdom is BrownMark’s memoir of coming of age in the musical orbit of one of the most visionary artists of his generation. Raw, wry, real, this book takes us from his musical awakening as a boy in Minneapolis to the cold call from Prince at nineteen, from touring the world with The Revolution and performing in Purple Rain to inking his own contract with Motown. BrownMark’s story is that of a hometown kid, living for sunny days when his transistor would pick up KUXL, a solar-powered, shut-down-at-sundown station that was the only one that played R&B music in Minneapolis in 1968. But once he took up the bass guitar—and never looked back—he entered a whole new realm, and, literally at the right hand of Twin Cities musical royalty, he joined the funk revolution that integrated the Minneapolis music scene and catapulted him onto the international stage. BrownMark describes how his funky stylings earned him a reputation (leading to Prince’s call) and how he and Prince first played together at that night’s sudden audition—and never really stopped. He takes us behind the scenes as few can, into the confusing emotional and professional life among the denizens of Paisley Park, and offers a rare, intimate look into music at the heady heights that his childhood self could never have imagined. An inspiring memoir of making it against stacked odds, experiencing extreme highs and lows of success and pain, and breaking racial barriers, My Life in the Purple Kingdom is also the story of a young man learning his craft and honing his skill like any musician, but in a world like no other and in a way that only BrownMark could tell it.




Preaching in the Purple Zone


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Preaching in the Purple Zone is a resource for helping the church understand the challenges facing parish pastors, while encouraging and equipping preachers to address the vital justice issues of our time.This book provides practical instruction for navigating the hazards of prophetic preaching with tested strategies and prudent tactics grounded in biblical and theological foundations. Key to this endeavor is using a method of civil discourse called “deliberative dialogue” for finding common values among politically diverse parishioners. Unique to this book is instruction on using the sermon-dialogue-sermon process developed by the author that expands the pastor’s level of engagement on justice issues with parishioners beyond the single sermon. This book equips clergy to help their congregations respectfully engage in deliberation about “hot topics,” find the values that bind them together, and respond faithfully to God’s Word.




We the Purple


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Ford educates and motivates the reader to have their vote and political action informed by their faith rather than by one political party or another.




A Stone in My Shoe


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What’s more miserable than trying to walk with a stone in your shoe? Many American evangelicals are experiencing pain and discomfort in their relationship to the church. “Stones” in their shoes make the faith journey uncomfortable and increasingly untenable. They either leave the church altogether, become “church shoppers,” or live on the margins of the church as outliers. This book presents the vantage point of a lifelong evangelical pastor and religious educator who sees himself as an outlier. Walters draws on decades of pastoral life and classroom experience to engage the church in a conversation aimed at clarifying the concerns and discomforts of evangelical outliers. While this is one person’s story it intersects with the stories of many others in American evangelicalism, especially clergy. In identifying the stones which trouble and discomfort so many like him, Walters continually calls the church, his church, back to its biblical and theological foundations.