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The Birth of the Bill of Rights, 1776-1791 - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Allen 1922- Rutland (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is...

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by William Cooper (Author)Bill Cooper, former United States Naval Intelligence Briefing Team member, reveals information that remains hidden from the public eye. This information has been kept in topsecret government files since the 1940s. His audiences hear the truth unfold as he writes about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the war on drugs, the secret government, and UFOs.Bill is a lucid, rational, and powerful speaker whose intent is to inform and to empower his audience. Standing ro...

The Palestinian Liberation Organisation: People, Power and Politics - Paperback

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by Helena Cobban (Author), Edmund III Burke (Editor), Michael C. Hudson (Editor)This is a comprehensive political analysis of the PLO. A correspondent in Beirut from 1976 to 1981, Helena Cobban has been able to study developments at close quarters and use documentary sources and first-hand recollections which have never been included in previous Western analyses of the movement. The book maintains that one key to understanding the development of the PLO is an examination of the development of...

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by David McLellan (Editor)This selection from the major writings of the most influential Marxist thinkers provides easy and direct access to the sources of the 20th century's most important ideology. Those who are baffled by the ramifications of Marxism will find here the major statements of classical and contemporary Marxist theory from Marx himself, through Engels, Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin to Mao, Marcuse, Guevara, and Cabral. Together these texts give us a comprehensive view both of the ...

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by Kenneth Conboy (Author), James Morrison (Author)Defiance against Chinese oppression has been a defining characteristic of Tibetan life for more than four decades, symbolized most visibly by the much revered Dalai Lama. But the story of Tibetan resistance weaves a far richer tapestry than anyone might have imagined. Kenneth Conboy and James Morrison reveal how America's Central Intelligence Agency encouraged Tibet's revolt against China--and eventually came to control its fledgling resistan...

This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed: How Guns Made the Civil Rights Movement Possible - Paperback

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by Charles E. Cobb (Author)Visiting Martin Luther King Jr. during the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott, journalist William Worthy almost sat on a loaded pistol. "Just for self-defense," King assured him. It was not the only weapon King kept for such a purpose; one of his advisors remembered the reverend's Montgomery, Alabama, home as "an arsenal." Like King, many ostensibly "nonviolent" civil rights activists embraced their constitutional right to self-protection--yet this crucial dimension o...

E.D. Nixon: The Unsung Father of the Montgomery Bus Boycott - Paperback

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by Michael Escoffery (Illustrator), Michael Eaddy (Author)Before Dr. Martin Luther King, E.D. Nixon was the principal black leader in Montgomery, Alabama. He helped sparked the Civil Rights Movement and bailed imprisoned civil rights icon, Rosa Parks out of jail. Mr. Nixon's contributions in civil rights, voter registration, leadership, and social justice was paramount in the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and advancing the civil rights movement. A true story about the man behind the m...

Rooted in Palestine: Palestinian Christians and the Struggle for National Liberation 1917-2004 - Paperback

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by Feda Abdelhady (Foreword by), Xavier Abu Eid (Author)The book research the role of the Palestinian Christians in the struggle for national liberation from WWI through WWII and especially after the Israeli occupation in 1967. The role of the Palestinian Christians in resisting the Britisch mandate and Israeli occupation is highlighted. The contribution of the Christian churches in Palestine to diplomacy, education, social services as well armed as well as non-violent resistance is highlight...

The Autobiography of Mother Jones - Paperback

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by Mother Jones (Author)Mary G. Harris Jones (baptized 1837; died 1930), known as Mother Jones, was an Irish-born American schoolteacher and dressmaker who became a prominent organized labor representative and community organizer. She helped coordinate major strikes and cofounded the Industrial Workers of the World.Jones worked as a teacher and dressmaker, but after her husband and four children all died of yellow fever in 1867 and her dress shop was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 187...

U.S. Militarism, Corporate Interests and World War III: The Pentagon and CIA: Soldiers of the Corporatocracy - Paperback

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by Charles Johnston (Author)Flanked on the east and west by the world's two largest oceans, the United States has needed little more for its territorial defense. Nonetheless, the U.S. military had early expanded far beyond what was needed to insure security from external threats. Concomitant with the rapid growth of U.S. industry the military forcefully facilitated commercial agreements and resource capture in distant locations during the 1800s. The annexation of Hawaii was achieved through r...

Western Civilization Bites Back - Paperback

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by Jonathan Bowden (Author), Greg Johnson (Editor)Western Civilization has suffered an astonishing series of reversals in the last century. On the eve of the Great War, whites controlled virtually the entire globe. Today, whites do not even control their own homelands. A century ago, Western culture as the inspiration and envy of the globe. Today, it is synonymous with hamburgers, pop music, and porn. Oppressed from above by alien and deracinated elites, demographically and culturally swamped...

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by United States Congress House of Represen (Created by)The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills to the most recent Budget of the United States Government, the BiblioGov Project spans a wealth of government information. These works are now made...

Free Palestine: End Apartheid Israel, Human Rights Denial, Gaza Massacre, Child Killing, Occupation and Palestinian Genocide - Paperback

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by Gideon Polya (Author)For a century, the Palestinian people have endured the brutal consequences of Western-backed Zionist settler colonialism. From relentless ethnic cleansing to mass population expulsions, the ancient land of Palestine has witnessed unspeakable horrors at the hands of Zionists. At the heart of this turmoil lies the Gaza concentration camp, where a densely populated community is being reduced to rubble by Apartheid Israel.The world watches in silence despite over 100,000 p...

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by Smedley D. Butler (Author)2024 Reprint of the 1935 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Butler was a retired United States Marine Corps Major General and two-time Medal of Honor recipient. Based on his career military experience, Butler discusses how business interests commercially benefit from warfare. After Butler retired from the US Marine Corps in October 1931, he made a nationwide tour in the early 1930s giving his speec...

The Private Investigator Handbook: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Protect Yourself, Get Justice, or Get Even - Paperback

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by Chuck Chambers (Author)Chuck Chambers has seen it all in his 22 years as a P.I., working thousands of cases. His hands-on experience and hard-nosed detective work has made him one of the most sought-after private investigators in the business.Here, Chambers shares his insider expertise, with true case histories from his files, tricks of the trade, and step-by-step advice to help readers be able to: - Catch a cheating spouse- Uncover hidden assets, monetary malfeasance, and fraud- Tail and ...

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by Chong-Un Ch'oe (Author), Choi Jung-Woon (Author), Jung-Woon Choi (Author)The book explores the implications of the democratic movement that took place in Gwangju, a southwestern city of Korea, in May 1980 when military paratroopers brutally crushed a group of protesters who demonstrated against General Chun Doo-hwan, who was about to become the country's president. Because of the event now known as the Gwangju Uprising, 191 people perished and 852 were wounded. In The Gwangju Uprising, Cho...

Historical Documents of the P.L.O.: A Collection for Critical Organizational Study - Paperback

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by Henry Hakam?ki (Foreword by), Adnan Husain (Foreword by), Breht O'Shea (Foreword by) Number of Pages: 274 Dimensions: 0.62 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 26, 2024

The Case for Palestine: Why It Matters and Why You Should Care - Hardcover

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by Dan Kovalik (Author), George Galloway (Foreword by)In 1948, the State of Israel was founded. While the philosophy of Zionism that advocated for a Jewish homeland in what was then known as Palestine dates back to 1897, the creation of Israel in 1948 was justified by the terrible crime of the Holocaust committed by Nazi Germany during WWII. Many defenders of Israel would like us to believe that the creation of Israel was a peaceful process on a barely populated land, however, this is far fro...

Mindful Balance: Attaining Inner Peace in the Modern World

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Report copyright infringementby Salman Khan (Author)The Concept of Inner PeaceIn today's fast-paced and demanding world, finding inner peace seems like an elusive goal. We are constantly juggling multiple responsibilities, striving for success, and trying to keep up with the ever-increasing demands of our personal and professional lives. However, amidst this chaos, there exists a concept that can bring solace and tranquility into our lives - the concept of inner peace.Inner peace is not just ...

Rise, Fall, and Revitalization of Corporate America

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Report copyright infringementby Emigdio J. Salmon (Author)I had migrated from a communist country, where freedoms were limited, to a country where freedom was of paramount importance. The system of government was also different. Under communism, people were unable to show initiative; the government told you what you could and could not do. In this country, initiative was valued as the engine driving change and development and providing the means to financial success.I witnessed political corr...

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Report copyright infringementby Enrique Trejo (Author)Public Sector Environmental Accountability is a very new concept related to how societies and in particular governments are trying to ensure sustainable development. The main question of this research is: what are doing Australia, Mexico and United States governments about environmental accountability? The work identifies historical and theoretical development of environmental accountability concept. And provides results from a bibliograph...

Ideology: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Michael Freeden (Author)Ideology is one of the most controversial terms in the political vocabulary, exciting both revulsion and inspiration. This book examines the reasons for those views, and explains why ideologies deserve respect as a major form of political thinking. It investigates the centrality of ideology both as a political phenomenon and as an organizing framework of political thought and action. It explores the changing understandings of ideology as a concept, and the arguments...

The Place of Economics for Conservatives: Navigating Economic Principles in Conservative Philosophy (2024)

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Report copyright infringementby Edie Adams (Author)"The Place of Economics for Conservatives" offers a compelling exploration of the intersection between conservative ideology and economic principles, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how economic thought shapes conservative perspectives on governance, society, and individual liberty. From free-market capitalism to fiscal responsibility, this book delves into the core tenets of conservative economic theory and examines t...

Rousseau: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Robert Wokler (Author)One of the most profound thinkers of modern history, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) was a central figure of the European Enlightenment. He was also its most formidable critic, condemning the political, economic, theological, and sexual trappings of civilization along lines that would excite the enthusiasm of romantic individualists and radical revolutionaries alike. In this study of Rousseau's life and works, Robert Wolker shows how his philosophy of history, his the...

Our World Is Burning: My Views on Mindful Engagement

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Report copyright infringementby Ian Prattis (Author)This book examines our fragile future and offers an alternative way of living based on Mindful Engagement. In sixteen essays Ian Prattis offers examples of how to respond to the most serious social, economic, environmental and personal challenges of the Twenty-First century. He advocates mindfulness practice to cultivate awareness as an ethical framework to guide actions, to create steadiness and equanimity, and to replenish body, mind and s...

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Report copyright infringementby Don Soards (Author)We are concerned about too many human workers being replaced by machines. We should be. The harm we face goes far beyond the trauma faced by individuals who have lost their jobs to machines over past centuries. We are moving deeper into a condition of "Who do these corporations think is going to buy their stuff after they lay us all off?". Our economy is getting smaller.Fortunately, there is a way forward that will help all individuals and ou...

Young Men and Fire: Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition - Paperback

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by Norman MacLean (Author), Timothy Egan (Foreword by)A devastating and lyrical work of nonfiction, Young Men and Fire describes the events of August 5, 1949, when a crew of fifteen of the US Forest Service's elite airborne firefighters, the Smokejumpers, stepped into the sky above a remote forest fire in the Montana wilderness. Two hours after their jump, all but three of the men were dead or mortally burned. Haunted by these deaths for forty years, Norman Maclean puts together the scattered...

Thoughts of an American Taxpayer: A Patriot's Views on Righting Our Country's Wrongs

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Report copyright infringementby G. Williamson (Author)"Government is not a solution to our problem; government is the problem." -President Ronald ReaganLooking all around us, it is evident that the United States of America is heading down a course of economic, financial, and social ruin thanks, in most part, to an irresponsible and careless government. Author G. Williamson, through his passionate writing, shows us why he believes that our out-of-control government no longer cares about our Co...

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Report copyright infringementby Eugene L. Moore (Author)The African-American intellectual, Cornel West, wrote, "I cannot be an optimist but I am a prisoner of hope." If you have read this book, Mentors Matter but Poverty Sucks, you learned that the motivation behind my pursuit of higher education is to get beyond my ideological disposition and theoretical constraints. I want to affect practical, pragmatic solutions to societal problems and represent marginalized voices with integrity and scho...

The Anti-Bubbles: Opportunities Heading into Lehman Squared and Gold's Perfect Storm

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Report copyright infringementby Diego Parrilla (Author)The Anti-Bubbles is a contrarian framework that challenges the status quo and complacency of Global Markets towards the false belief/misconception that central banks and governments are infallible and in full control. A forward-looking analysis of the opportunities, risks, and unintended consequences associated with testing the limits of monetary policy, testing the limits of credit markets, and testing the limits of fiat currencies. This...

Buchanan's Tensions: Reexamining the Political Economy and Philosophy of James M. Buchanan

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Report copyright infringementby Peter J. Boettke (Editor), Solomon Stein (Editor)James M. Buchanan, Nobel Laureate in Economics and one of the premier political economists of the 20th century, was at the heart of the emergence of public choice theory and the reintroduction of politics to academic economic analysis. Like any great and productive scholar, his body of work includes tensions, flaws, and inconsistencies that must be confronted by scholars looking to engage, critique, and advance h...