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Jimmy Carter: The Last Interview: And Other Conversations - Paperback

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by Melville House (Editor)"We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace. We can make these changes--and we must." --Jimmy Carter James Earl Carter Jr. came from a background of farming and military service to forge an unlikely political career, first as governor of Georgia, and then as the 39th president of the United States. The interviews collected here--four of them never published in book form before--span the arc of Carter's long career as a politician, ...

Just City: Growing Up on the Upper West Side When Housing Was a Human Right - Hardcover

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by Jennifer Baum (Author)A captivating memoir of New York's Historic Upper West Side at a time when community and unity defined the neighborhood Step into the world of Just City and embark on a poignant journey to a time when ideals were woven into the very fabric of a neighborhood. Jennifer Baum's evocative storytelling brings to life an era in New York City's history where affordable housing wasn't just a concept, but a reality that defined the essence of community. Within the pages of this...

The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA - Paperback

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by Liza Mundy (Author)A "rip-roaring" (Steve Coll), "staggeringly well-researched" (The New York Times) history of three generations at the CIA, "electric with revelations" (Booklist) about the women who fought to become operatives, transformed spycraft, and tracked down Osama bin Laden, from the bestselling author of Code Girls A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE - A FOREIGN POLICY AND SMITHSONIAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEARIn development as a series from Lionsgate Television, executive p...

The Economic Consequences of the Peace - Paperback

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by John Maynard Keynes (Author)The Economic Consequences of the Peace was written and published by John Maynard Keynes. After World War I Keynes attended the Versailles Conference as a delegate of the British Treasury and argued for a much more generous peace. It was a best seller throughout the world and was critical in establishing a general opinion that the Versailles Treaty was a "Carthaginian peace." It helped to consolidate American public opinion against the treaty and involvement in t...

Fragile Freedom: A young woman's unlikely emancipation in post-Soviet Azerbaijan - Paperback

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by Gulara Vincent (Author)In this sequel to Hammer, Sickle and Broom, best-selling author, Gulara Vincent, continues an extraordinary account of her life with the frankness and vivacity her readers have come to expect.Seventeen-year-old Gulush takes on a daunting job at the Prosecutor's Office to support herself and her nana through harsh times, all the while striving to complete her law degree at Baku State University in the newly independent Azerbaijan. She dreams of escaping the suffocatin...

Lawfare and Judicial Legitimacy: The Judicialisation of Politics in the Case of South Africa - Paperback

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by Kate Dent (Author)Lawfare is a complex and evolving concept with many permutations. It is a term that is used to describe both a judicialisation of politics where the Constitutional Court is called upon to uphold constitutional responsibilities, compensating for institutional failures in the broader democratic space, and instances where there is abuse of the legal process to escape accountability. When the court is dragged into politics, it forces an examination of the legitimate scope of ...

Martin Luther King Jr.: His Religion, His Philosophy - Hardcover

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by Rt Philip A. Rahming (Author)Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of destiny. Abraham Lincoln gave the blacks their freedom in America, King was to lead them to social justice. His association with white men as he matured changed from hatred to dislike to acceptance to friendship. This was his social preparation for his role; his studies in Theology and Philosophy were his intellectual and spiritual preparation. This book is a fascinating account of the inter-relationship of Martin Luther Kin...

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by John-Michael Davis (Author), Yaacov Garb (Author) Number of Pages: 286 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 05, 2024

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by Joshua Rovner (Author)Wartime leaders should understand the link between violent means and political ends. They should also have a sense of how strategic decisions will affect the post-war peace. Yet they often fail to make these connections. Mistaking strategy for grand strategy, or misunderstanding the relationship between them, can frustrate soldiers and statesmen alike. Sometimes it can lead to national ruin. In this Adelphi book, Joshua Rovner offers a lucid analysis of strategy (a th...

Economics of Mineral Mining in India - Hardcover

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by S. Mohammed Irshad (Author)Author BiographyS. Mohammed Irshad is currently an assistant professor at the Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies, Tata Institute of Social Science. He got his Ph.D in Economics from the University of Kerala. He has published many articles in reputed journals and authored many chapters. His academic research focuses on disaster economics, risk economics, development planning, the political economy of development, water governance, and history of disasters. N...

Reconceiving Freedom from the Shadows of Slavery - Hardcover

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by John Christman (Author) Number of Pages: 264 Dimensions: 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 09, 2025

The Politics of Women, Peace, and Security in UN Mediation - Hardcover

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by Catriona Standfield (Author) Number of Pages: 266 Dimensions: 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 02, 2025

Secrets Unveiled: The Government Declassification Process Explained - Paperback

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by Andrew Perrine (Author)Discover the intricate world of government declassification in this comprehensive guide that balances national security with the public's right to know. "Secrets Unveiled" delves into the historical context, legal frameworks, and key agencies involved in the declassification process. Through detailed case studies and milestones, this book reveals how declassification has shaped public knowledge and accountability. Learn about the roles and responsibilities of declass...

A Mirror for History: How Novels and Art Reflect the Evolution of Middle-Class America - Paperback

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by Marc Egnal (Author)In A Mirror for History, author Marc Egnal uses novels and art to provide a new understanding of American society. The book argues that the arc of middle-class culture reflects the evolution of the American economy from the near-subsistence agriculture of the 1750s to the extraordinarily unequal society of the twenty-first century. Fiction offers a rich source for this analysis. By delving deep into the souls of characters and their complex worlds, novels shed light on t...

A Quiet Grief: Four Voices Italy 1938 - Hardcover

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by Rod Oneglia (Author)In 1938, a young, idealistic propaganda minister in Benito Mussolini's fascist government (Gianni Orlandini) meets a Venetian girl of patrician family (Gabriella De Luca), also a nurse in the Italian Red Cross.She is " the most beautiful woman" he has ever seen. He "wears good will upon his heart like a badge of honor". Enraptured they fall in love and plan to marry. All as Adolf Hitler places his first Nazi SS operatives in Rome to secure his "Pact of Steel" with Musso...

Hidden Axis: Forces Beyond the Visible World - Hardcover

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by Shepard Ambellas (Author)In Hidden Axis: Forces Beyond the Visible World, investigative journalist Shepard Ambellas uncovers the chilling connections between ancient prophecies, modern science, and clandestine operations reshaping humanity's future. Drawing from decades of research, Ambellas reveals how a massive celestial body, known as Planet X or Nibiru, is nearing Earth, bringing catastrophic natural disasters and societal collapse in its wake. As the Nemesis star system approaches, go...

Navigating Iran: Power, Resistance, and the Global Response - Hardcover

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by Ali R. Rahimi (Author)Navigating Iran: Power, Resistance, and the Global Response by Ali R. Rahimi, M.D., FACP, AGSF, offers a compelling analysis of the geopolitical forces that have shaped Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan over the past century. Through a critical examination of Soviet expansionism, Western interventions, and local resistance movements, the book explores the far-reaching consequences of foreign influence on these regions. Dr. Rahimi provides historical insights into the Cold W...

Emotional Manipulation: An Assault on Our Democracy - Paperback

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by Philippe Jaquenod (Author)Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being. It can be easily lost but is never finally won. (William H. Hastie)We are living in a period of history where emotions are clouding our better judgment. Our culture is dominated by ideology and we are witnessing the demise of sound, independent intellectual thought. In this book, Philippe Jaquenod identifies a new set of ten 21st century "virtues", crafted by the new woke "elites". ...

The Snow Leopard and the Goat: Politics of Conservation in the Western Himalayas - Paperback

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by Shafqat Hussain (Author), K. Sivaramakrishnan (Editor), K. Sivaramakrishnan (Foreword by)Who should bear the cost of protecting charismatic wildlife?Following the downgrading of the snow leopard's status from "endangered" to "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2017, debate has renewed about the actual number of snow leopards in the wild and the most effective strategies for coexisting with these enigmatic animals. Evidence from Pakistan and other countries...

Bentham: A Fragment on Government - Paperback

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by Jeremy Bentham (Author), H. L. a. Hart (Author), Ross Harrison (Editor)This volume makes available one of the central texts in the development of utilitarian tradition, in the authoritative 1977 edition prepared by Professors Burns and Hart as part of Bentham's Collected Works. Certain that history was on his side, Bentham sought to rid the world of the hideous mess wrought by legal obfuscation and confusion, and to transform politics into a rational, scientific activity, premised on the f...

Socially Elected: How To Win Elections Using Social Media - Paperback

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by Herbert Tabin (Author), Craig Agranoff (Author)Social media platforms are an indispensable tool in today's political arena. Are you using them effectively in your political campaigns? If not, you need to start.The use of social media for political purposes is not entirely new. Many argue that Thomas Paine's political tract, Common Sense, was an early example of social media in action, galvanizing people in town halls and taverns.Today, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platf...

Protection Or Free Trade: An Examination Of The Tariff Question (1886) - Hardcover

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by Henry George (Author)""Protection or Free Trade: An Examination of the Tariff Question"" is a book written by George Henry in 1886. The book delves into the debate over whether a country should protect its industries through tariffs or promote free trade. Henry argues that tariffs ultimately harm the economy by limiting competition and raising prices for consumers. He also critiques the idea that tariffs protect domestic industries, arguing that they actually lead to inefficiencies and a l...

Environmental Crime: Technical Investigation-Evidentiary/Forensic Analysis - Paperback

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by U S Environmental Protection Agency (Created by)The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health and the environment is seen through each of its official publications. These publications outline new policies, detail problems with enforcing laws, documen...

Decolonizing Environmentalism: Alternative Visions and Practices of Environmental Action - Hardcover

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by Prakash Kashwan (Author), Aseem Hasnain (Author)We live in a moment rife with mixed emotions-existential anxieties about catastrophic climate change, presumptuous confidence in planet-hacking geoengineering technologies, and hopefulness of youth climate activism. Decolonizing Environmentalism helps us navigate these emotions and reimagine our approach to environmental stewardship. The authors cast a critical eye on wealthy and influential environmental groups that committed to anti-racist ...

The U.S. Constitution is a Contract - Paperback

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by Michael Delance Thomas (Author)The United States of America is currently operating in a state of dysfunction...dysfunction leads to malfunction.The integrity of the Constitution of the United States-one of several brilliant political ideas established to protect against government tyranny-is gradually becoming weakened due to apathy and ignorance. Although its underlying principles remain relevant since it was written in 1787, its understanding is gradually waning. As a result, individual ...

James Hudson: Forgotten Forerunner in the Crusade for Civil Rights - Hardcover

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by Larry Omar Rivers (Author)A brilliant philosopher and hisinfluence on the rise of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement While intellectual histories of the civil rights movement often center Martin Luther King Jr.'s writings, author Larry Omar Rivers argues that this approach leaves out the scholar-activists who set the path for King. In this volume, Rivers tells the mostly unknown story of James Hudson (1903-1980), a Black philosopher, Florida A&M University professor,...

The Trump and Harris Doctrines: Preservationism Versus Progressivism in the 2024 Presidential Election - Hardcover

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by Stanley a. Renshon (Editor), Peter Suedfeld (Editor)The 2024 U.S. presidential election will hinge on two very different basic approaches to domestic and foreign policy, two very different sets of underlying premises, and two very different types of presidential and high-level official personalities at the administrative helm putting them into effect. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is campaigning on a nationalist conservative preservation platform. It is a direct antithesis o...

Pulse of a Nation: Health, Politics and the Trump Phenomenon - Paperback

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by Dalal Akoury (Author)Pulse of a Nation offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, blending medical insights with policy analysis to provide a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping the field. From the intricacies of patient care to the intricacies of healthcare policy, this book delves into key topics such as healthcare disparities, medical research breakthroughs, women's health, LGBTQ+ healthcare, global health,...

Reflecting on the 1960s at 50: A Concise Account of How the 1960s Changed America, for Better and for Worse - Paperback

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by Alexander Riley (Editor)Reflecting on the 1960s at 50: A Concise Account of How the 1960s Changed America, for Better and for Worse is a punchy, conversational look at some of the most interesting pieces of cultural and social conflict from the '60s, reflected through the lens of our own vantage point today. This approachable, informative volume uses transcripts of public interviews to provide the viewpoints of half a dozen nationally known scholars with long records of writing in scholar...

Donald Trump in the Footsteps of Adolf Hitler: The Dangerous Parallels Between Trump and Historical Dictators - Hardcover

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by Geir Sivertsen (Author)Donald Trump in the Footsteps of Adolf Hitler is a detailed exploration by Geir Sivertsen, a Norwegian who has lived and worked around the world. The book captures his initial intrigue with Donald Trump's direct approach to complex issues, such as his dealings with North Korea, and his subsequent realization of Trump's potential dangers to democracy.Sivertsen discusses Trump's transition from a reality TV personality to a political figure with authoritarian traits. T...

The Mechanics of Changing the World: Political Architecture to Roll Back State & Corporate Power - Paperback

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by John MacGregor (Author)'I have nominated this book as my Book of the Year. I read over 30 books a year in the course of my work, so this it is in a good field.'Prof Guy Standing, author of The Precariat'A formidable effort... It has family resemblances to The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow, Yuval Noah Harari's three volumes, and books by Steven Pinker and Jared Diamond.'Barry Jones, global best-selling author, former Minister for Science & president of the Austra...

Harris Versus Trump: America's Existential Futures - Hardcover

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by Steven Rosefielde (Author), Daniel Quinn Mills (Author)American presidential election campaigns are supposed to inform the public about present dangers and opportunities, enabling voters to choose the candidate most likely to defend the quality of national existence.The Democratic and Republican parties instead prioritize mobilizing electoral support with appeals to identity, ideology, idealism and fear. Instead of providing voters with an appreciation of how their partisan programs are li...