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Trappings of Power: Political Leadership in Africa - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Z. Allan Ntata (Author)Why is it that by his death, having solved the country's hunger problems and set an example for Africa on how to deal with foreign donors and international aid organisations such as the IMF and the World Bank, Mutharika was regarded as a pariah both in Malawi and internationally? Mutharika had overseen the expansion of the transport infrastructure, presided as Chairman of the African Union and helped Malawi achieve rapid GDP growth. How i...

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Report copyright infringementby Emma Goldman (Author)Lithuanian born anarchist Emma Goldman emmigrated to the United States at the age of sixteen. She first became attracted to anarchism following the Haymarket affair of 1886, a massacre in which seven police officers and an unknown number of civilians were killed during a march of striking Chicago workers. Eight anarchists were subsequently tried for murder. "Anarchism and Other Essays" is a collection of essays first published in 1911. The ...

Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot - Paperback

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by Mikki Kendall (Author)A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "The fights against hunger, homelessness, poverty, health disparities, poor schools, homophobia, transphobia, and domestic violence are feminist fights. Kendall offers a feminism rooted in the livelihood of everyday women." --Ibram X. Kendi, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist, in The Atlantic "One of the most important books of the current moment."--Time "A rousing call to action... It should be required readi...

Twilight of the Bombs: Recent Challenges, New Dangers, and the Prospects for a World Without Nuclear Weapons - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Rhodes (Author)The final volume in Richard Rhodes's prizewinning history of nuclear weapons offers the first comprehensive narrative of the challenges faced in the post-Cold War age. The past twenty years have transformed our relationship with nuclear weapons drastically. With extraordinary depth of knowledge and understanding, Richard Rhodes makes clear how the five original nuclear powers--Russia, Great Britain, France, China, and especially the Unite...

Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Breyer (Author)A provocative, brilliant analysis by recently retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer that deconstructs the textualist philosophy of the current Supreme Court's supermajority and makes the case for a better way to interpret the Constitution. "You will not read a more important legal work this election year." --Bob Woodward, Washington Post reporter and author of fifteen #1 New York Times bestselling books "A dissent for the ages." -...

An Emancipation of the Mind: Radical Philosophy, the War Over Slavery, and the Refounding of America - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Stewart (Author)This is a story about a dangerous idea--one which ignited revolutions in America, France, and Haiti; burst across Europe in the revolutions of 1848; and returned to inflame a new generation of intellectuals to lead the abolition movement--the idea that all men are created equal.In their struggle against the slaveholding oligarchy of their time, America's antislavery leaders found their way back to the rationalist, secularist, and essenti...

Fat Leonard: How One Man Bribed, Bilked, and Seduced the U.S. Navy - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Craig Whitlock (Author)#1 New York Times bestselling author Craig Whitlock's masterful account of one of the biggest public corruption scandals in American history--exposing how a charismatic Malaysian defense contractor bribed scores of high-ranking military officers, defrauded the US Navy of tens of millions of dollars, and jeopardized our nation's security. All the admirals in the US Navy knew Leonard Glenn Francis--either personally or by his legendary repu...

The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Brody Mullins (Author), Luke Mullins (Author)Two veteran investigative journalists trace the rise of the modern lobbying industry through the three dynasties--one Republican, two Democratic--that have enabled corporate interests to infiltrate American politics and undermine our democracy. On K Street, a few blocks from the White House, you'll find the offices of the most powerful men in Washington. In the 1970s, the city's center of gravity began to shift away ...

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Report copyright infringementby Pepe Escobar (Author)In Eurasia vs. NATOstan, Pepe Escobar takes us on a whirlwind journey through the swirling sands of the 21st century's defining clash. From the ancient Silk Roads to the modern-day War of Economic Corridors, Escobar paints a vivid picture of a world in transition, where the old order is crumbling and a new, multipolar reality is struggling to be born.With his nonpareil blend of historical insight, deep cultural appreciation, and sharp geopo...

Embracing Communist China: America's Greatest Strategic Failure - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby James Fanell (Author), Bradley Thayer (Author), Stephen K. Bannon (Foreword by)For decades, the United States has underestimated the threat from the People's Republic of China (PRC). In doing so, it has left our country vulnerable to their devious plans--a profound, strategic miscalculation. As a result of this carelessness, the United States is at risk of losing its dominant position in global politics. But how did this happen? How was it possible that the US...

The Small States Club: How Small Smart States Can Save the World - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Armen Sarkissian (Author)In this book, Armen Sarkissian, former president of Armenia, argues that small states can navigate the complex challenges of the twenty-first century in smarter ways than 'greater' powers. For smallness-often regarded as a weakness-can be a strength. It may induce insecurity in states, but also endows them with an instinct for survival. Large states are ponderous; small states can be agile and adaptive. Drawing on his deep experience as...

Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jeffrey Toobin (Author)The definitive account of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the enduring legacy of Timothy McVeigh, leading to the January 6 insurrection--from acclaimed journalist Jeffrey Toobin. Timothy McVeigh wanted to start a movement. Speaking to his lawyers days after the Oklahoma City bombing, the Gulf War veteran expressed no regrets: killing 168 people was his patriotic duty. He cited the Declaration of Independence from memory: "Whenever any ...

Rockefeller: Controlling the Game - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Jacob Nordangård (Author)Why would the first family of oil so ardently support environmental climate research and activism? Join author and researcher Jacob Nordangård as he uncovers the whole sordid truth. The Rockefeller family is one of the richest in the world. Yet, why would the family that made the world dependent on oil fund environmental and climate research since the 1950s, help shape climate policy measures since the 1980s, and supported climate acti...

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Report copyright infringementby Kristi Shalla (Author), Sung Jin Park (Author)Seoul, the capital of South Korea, serves as a shining example of the potential and transformative impact of smart city interventions. In just two decades, Seoul has evolved from a chaotic and struggling mega-city into a global benchmark, all thanks to its innovative use of technology to enhance the quality of life.The revitalization of the Cheonggye Stream, hidden beneath a road for decades, brought nature back to ...

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Veil: The Secret Wars of the Cia, 1981-1987 - Paperback

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by Bob Woodward (Author)From Bob Woodward, legendary investigative reporter, Veil is the story of the covert wars that were waged by the CIA across Central America, Iran and Libya in a secretive atmosphere and became the centerpieces and eventual time bombs of American foreign policy in the 1980s. With unprecedented access to the government's highest-level operators, Woodward recounts one of the most clandestine operations in our nation's history.Author BiographyBob Woodward is an associate e...

Capital: Volume One: A Critique of Political Economy - Paperback

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by Karl Marx (Author), Samuel Moore (Translator), Edward Aveling (Translator)Capital: Volume One by Karl Marx is a classic of political economics and was described by Friedrich Engels, the author's friend and collaborator, as "the bible of the working class." Thirty years in the making, this 1867 publication was the first in the three-part Das Kapital series and the only volume published during Marx's lifetime. The polemic asserts that society is advancing from primitive economic systems towa...

Practical Anarchism: A Guide for Daily Life - Paperback

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by Scott Branson (Author)Bring out your inner anarchist! You may not realise it, but you are probably already practicing anarchism in your daily life. From relationships to school, work, art, even the way you organise your time, anarchism can help you find fulfilment, empathy and liberation in the everyday. From the small questions such as 'Why should I steal?' to the big ones like 'how do I love?', Scott Branson shows that anarchism isn't only something we do when we react to the news, pro...

Iran at War: Interactions with the Modern World and the Struggle with Imperial Russia - Hardcover

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by Maziar Behrooz (Author)After the destructive decades following the fall of the Safavid Empire, the Qajar dynasty inherited a weakened state and the growing threat of European imperial powers, culminating in two wars with Russia. In this book, Maziar Behrooz provides a history of the Qajar dynasty's navigation of this difficult period, beginning with the reign of Aqa Muhammad Shah and ending with that of Fath Ali Shah. Examining the key decisions taken by Qajar, Russian, British and other a...

Riot Diet: One Man's Radical Ride through America in Chaos - Paperback

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by Richie McGinniss (Author), Anthony Swofford (Editorial Coordination by)This is an account of some of the most chaotic and polarizing protests in American history, told by a man who was in the middle of the mayhem-from the George Floyd protests/riots during the summer of 2020 through January 6th, 2021. In RIOT DIET, Richie McGinniss leads a Washington, DC-based news team to Black Lives Matter demonstrations around the country. Armed with nothing but a cell phone, a hockey helmet, a gas mask...

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Writing and Righting: Literature in the Age of Human Rights - Hardcover

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by Lyndsey Stonebridge (Author)A bold and accessible argument for the moral and political value of literature in rightless times. The obvious humanity of books would seem to make literature and human rights natural allies. But what is the real connection between literature and human rights? In this short polemical book, Lyndsey Stonebridge shows how the history of human rights owes much to the creative imagining of writers. Yet, she argues, it is not enough to claim that literature is the emp...

Capital Vol. 1, 2, & 3: The Only Complete and Unabridged Edition in One Volume! - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Karl Marx (Author)"Capital Vol. 1, 2, & 3: The Only Complete and Unabridged Edition in One Volume!" is a definitive collection of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' monumental work on political economy. Bringing together all three volumes into a single comprehensive edition, this book offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into Marx's magnum opus. From the analysis of capitalist production and the exploitation of labor to the examination of commod...

The Message: A Time for Repair and Reward in Texas Communities - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Daniel Jr. Foster (Author)This book, in essence, sets forth a vision and plan that will impact lives with "everlasting community power" throughout Texas, no matter the zip code, by crafting two investment instruments, and using county-citizenry education as the vehicle, for every county; an academic skills fund to invest in primary and secondary pupils to build strong academic foundations, and a county skills fund to ensure relevant post-secondary skilled ...

The Inflection Election: Democracy or Fascism in 2024? - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Green (Author), Jamie Raskin (Foreword by)Rep. JAMIE RASKIN (D-MD): "This fine book is an essential primer about the stakes in '24. We owe Mark a debt of gratitude." LAURENCE TRIBE: "Written with searing clarity and biting humor." The Inflection Election: Democracy or Fascism in 2024? aims to warn busy and credulous Americans that this November will be a choice between a Party of Progress and a Party of Dangerous Extremism that may determine the path for ...

The 4000 Year Old Reason They Hate: Donald Trump - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Martinus Lucianus (Author)What is happening to the world, especially the "Western" nations? Huge debts, political turmoil, social unrest, and the corruption of morality are everywhere. Our historic culture is being cancelled and our borders breached. This, all done with the support of powerful bodies like the UN, WEF, WHO, EU, IMF and others. It feels like they have even coordinated a date of completion; 2030. We are told that America, like all great nations of...

Negotiating with the Devil: Inside the World of Armed Conflict Mediation - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Pierre Hazan (Author)After many years in the little-known world of back- channel mediation, helping sworn adversaries to prevent, manage or resolve conflict, Pierre Hazan felt compelled to re-examine the acute practical and ethical dilemmas that affected his work in Bosnia, Ukraine, the Sahel and the Central African Republic. What is the mediator's responsibility when two belligerents conclude a peace agreement to the detriment of a third? Should mediators neve...

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Bernays (Author)"Bernays' honest and practical manual provides much insight into some of the most powerful and influential institutions of contemporary industrial state capitalist democracies."-Noam Chomsky"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true rul...

Rules And Forms Of The House Of Commons Of Canada: With Annotations And An Extensive Index - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Beauchesne (Author), Canada Parliament House of Commons (Created by)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...

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by Alain De Benoist (Author), F. Roger Devlin (Translator) Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.72 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 23, 2024

Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement - Paperback

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by Angela Y. Davis (Author), Frank Barat (Editor), Cornel West (Preface by)In these newly collected essays, interviews, and speeches, world-renowned activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis illuminates the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world. Reflecting on the importance of black feminism, intersectionality, and prison abolitionism for today's struggles, Davis discusses the legacies of previous liberation struggles, from the ...

John Doe, Disciple; Sermons for the Young in Spirit - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Peter 1902-1949 Marshall (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 i...