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It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know about Your Reproductive Health (But Were Never Told)

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Report copyright infringementby Karen Tang (Author)An inclusive and essential new resource for reproductive health--including period problems, pelvic pain, menopause, fertility, sexual health, vaginal and urinary conditions, and overall wellbeing--from leading expert and fierce advocate Dr. Karen Tang"Dr. Karen Tang is a literal godsend to women in a time still filled with great ignorance in medical research and financing of women's health initiatives. Please read her book, follow her on Inst...

The Archivability of Television: Essays on Preservation and Perseverance

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Report copyright infringementby Lauren Bratslavsky (Editor), Elizabeth Peterson (Editor), Caroline Frick (Contribution by)This anthology critically evaluates archives and archival processes that collect, order, and preserve elements of television as historically, culturally, socially, politically, and economically significant material. What do we know about how television moved from ephemeral broadcasts and mounds of paperwork documenting bureaucratic and creative processes to become historic...

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Report copyright infringementby Don Soards (Author)Automation Annuity with Magic Oranges presents a visionary economic response to the realities of automation. As machines take over more work and traditional wages disappear, economies shift into a dangerous deflationary cycle-what author Don Soards calls the "buyer's market" side of the production parabola.The book introduces the Automation Annuity-an innovative income supplement funded by "progress dollars" to help restore purchasing power, ...

Complicit: How Our Culture Enables Misbehaving Men

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Report copyright infringementby Reah Bravo (Author)"A brave book...that imbues #MeToo-era discourse with a fresh voice" (Kate Bolick, New York Times bestselling author), this is a thoroughly researched and deeply personal examination of how women unintentionally condone workplace abuse and what we can do to change things for the better. When Reah Bravo began working at the Charlie Rose show, the open secret of Rose's conduct towards women didn't deter her from pursuing a position she thought...

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Report copyright infringementby Russell E. Justice (Author)Leadership doesn't have to be this hard. Simplify it with the seven essential elements that create a "want to" culture instead of a "have to" one.Just as a conductor brings out the best in an orchestra, leadership empowers teams to achieve greatness. In This Is What Leaders Do, Russell E. Justice distills over five decades of experience into a proven framework for Accelerated Continuous Improvement (ACI) that works across industries.T...

Whatsapp in the World: Disinformation, Encryption, and Extreme Speech

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Report copyright infringementby Sahana Udupa (Editor), Herman Wasserman (Editor)A global analysis of the vastly popular instant messaging service Known by the popular nickname "ZapZap" in Brazil and synonymous with the Internet across Africa and South Asia, WhatsApp has emerged as a major means of communication for millions of people around the world. Unlike social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, WhatsApp offers a closed, encrypted communication architecture that ostensibly limi...

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Report copyright infringementby John Wanamaker (Author)"Golden Book of the Wanamaker Stores, Volume 1" offers a detailed look into the history and operations of the renowned Wanamaker's department stores. Published in 1911, this volume provides a contemporary account of the store's innovative business practices, employee relations, and community engagement during its early years. It serves as a valuable primary source for understanding the evolution of retail and the role of department stores...

The Principles of Debbie & Goliath: Focus & Alignment

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Report copyright infringementby Erik Swanson (Author), Doria Cordova (Author)In the heart of every woman lies a story of resilience, a tale of overcoming, and a triumph of success... much like the story of David and Goliath. Yet, in our modern world, the challenges faced are often more nuanced, complex, and deeply intertwined with the fabric of societal expectations and personal struggles. The Principles of Debbie and Goliath book series is a beacon of hope and female empowerment, designed to...

Beauty Industry: Gender, Media and Everyday Life

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Report copyright infringementby Marija Geiger Zeman (Editor), Michal Chmiel (Editor), Mirela Holy (Editor)The concept of beauty and its impact on social interactions has spurred extensive research and discussions. Beauty products not only shape individuals' public image but also form an integral part of their daily routines. By unravelling the cultural, social, and historical tapestries that frame beauty standards, this edited volume presents an in-depth analysis of the beauty industry and it...

The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables - Paperback

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by Adam Alexander (Author), Tim Lang (Foreword by)Meet the Indiana Jones of vegetables and join him on his quest to save our heritage produce. *Named BBC Radio 4's The Food Programme "Book of the Year" *2023 GardenComm Media Awards Silver Laurel Medal of Achievement *Longlisted for The Art of Eating Prize 2023 "The writing is rich . . . [This book] is a clarion call to think about our food in new ways and carefully consider where it comes from."--New Scientist Did you ever wonder how peas, ka...

Autistic and Black: Our Experiences of Growth, Progress and Empowerment - Paperback

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by Kala Allen Omeiza (Author)"It's time we bring forward Black autistic pain points and celebrate the triumphs of ourselves, family members, and organizations that care for these individuals. Through following the real stories of others from around the world, I hope fellow Black and autistic individuals will be empowered to realize that being Black and autistic is enough." In this powerful insight into the lives of Black autistic people, Kala Allen Omeiza brings together a community of voices...

Unequal Exchange: A Study of the Imperialism of Trade (Updated Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Arghiri Emmanuel (Author), Charles Bettelheim (Notes by), Torkil Lauesen (Foreword by)How one nation can grow rich at the expense of another is one of the central problems of economics in the era of neo-colonialism. Traditional doctrine, resting on Ricardo's theory of comparative costs, which has dominated investigation of this issue for a century and a half, has proven itself incapable of providing an answer. Emmanuel's path-breaking study, now itself a classi...

The Routledge Handbook of the Economics of Ageing

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Report copyright infringementby David E. Bloom (Editor), Alfonso Sousa-Poza (Editor), Uwe Sunde (Editor)Drawing on an international pool of scholars, this cutting-edge Handbook surveys the micro, macro and institutional aspects of the economics of ageing. It addresses a broad range of themes, including health economics, labour economics, pensions and social security, generational accounting, wealth inequality and regional perspectives. Author BiographyDavid E. Bloom is Clarence James Gamble P...

The Winsome Candidate: The Winsome Way to Walk, Run, Win and Serve through Public Service in America

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Snell (Author)America's time must be now to return to the heart and soul of public service. "When you see something that needs to be done... and no one is willing to do it... step forward and be the Leader." L.D. Snell (my Dad) THE WINSOME CANDIDATE has been called America's breakthrough blueprint for serving in public office.Are you sick and tired of negative attack campaigning in politics?Is America in need of a breakthrough return to public service?A...

The Four Talent Giants: National Strategies for Human Resource Development Across Japan, Australia, China, and India

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Report copyright infringementby Gi-Wook Shin (Author)The Asia-Pacific region has seen extraordinary economic achievements. Japan's post-World War II transformation into an economic powerhouse challenging US dominance by the late 1980s was miraculous. China's rise as the world's second-largest economy is one of the 21st century's most stunning stories. India, now a top-five economy by GDP, is rapidly ascending. Despite its small population, Australia ranked among the top ten GDP nations in 196...

Financial Reporting in Practice: A Guide for Specialised Business Sectors

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Report copyright infringementby Sikiru Adio Salami (Author)Financial reporting is at the heart of good corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategie decision-making. Yet, across diverse business sectors, the topic presents unique complexities that requiremastery of industry peculiarities and nuances beyond the theoretical niceties. The book, Financial Reporting in Practice: A Practical Guide to Financial Reporting in Specialized Business Sectors, bridges this gap by providing a h...

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Report copyright infringementby Hugh Cameron (Author)It is hard to believe that we are four years into one of the greatest man-made tragedies the world has ever seen. The data is now clear, that the Wuhan virus posed no significant threat to any healthy person under age seventy, that the government mandates such as lockdown were unnecessary, anti-scientific, civilization damaging maneuvers, and that the 'safe and effective' needle was neither, rendering infection more likely and producing ser...

The Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Fraud Casebook, Volume III: Exchange Hacks, Deepfakes, Social Media, and Artificial Intelligence Scams

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Scharfman (Author)Cryptocurrencies and digital assets have continued to gain widespread acceptance from both retail and institutional investors. Alongside this rapid growth, the digital ecosystem remains plagued by bad actors who prey on the space. These range from state-sponsored North Korean hacker groups, Russian ransomware gangs, multinational organized criminal enterprises to lower-level Chinese gangsters and run of the mill romance scammers. These c...

The Book of Halloween: Origins, Folklore, and Traditions of Samhain

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Report copyright infringementby Ruth Edna Kelley (Author)A fascinating journey tracing the origins of one of our most enduring holidays, from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain through its transformation under Roman and Christian influences. As one of the earliest books devoted entirely to Halloween, this work reveals the origins of many cherished customs. From bonfires illuminating the Autumnal nights to mischievous costumes and fortune-telling games, Ruth Edna Kelley sheds light on the...

Magical Items & Cursed Objects: The Book of Talismans, Amulets, and Zodiacal Gems

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Report copyright infringementby William Thomas (Author), Kate Pavitt (Contribution by)Enter a world of ancient symbols and hidden power with William Thomas and Kate Pavitt's book of talismans, exploring sacred objects, planetary influences, and zodiacal correspondences. From engraved gems and planetary seals to zodiacal stones and protective charms, Magical Items & Cursed Objects explores the secret history and esoteric meanings behind the use of talismans and amulets across cultures and ...

Chasing the Green Dragon: French Occult Conspiracy, Nazi Mysticism, and Gaston de Mengel's Journey to the East

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Report copyright infringementby Ike Vil (Author)In 1937, a British-Belgian occultist arrived in Berlin to brief Heinrich Himmler on a secret society called the Green Dragon. Tracing his unbelievable claims, Chasing the Green Dragon dives into the interwar Parisian occult underground, where intelligence operators and esotericists mingled in the temple of the Polaires, Masonic lodges, and Maria de Naglowska's Luciferian salons, sometimes with fatal results.A highly intellectual but eccentric sc...

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Report copyright infringementby Jean-Marie Ragon (Author), Laura Gaie (Translator)In On Occult Masonry and Hermetic Initiation, Jean-Marie Ragon de Bettignies offers an in-depth exploration of the hidden spiritual and mystical dimensions of Freemasonry and its connection to the ancient Hermetic traditions. Through a detailed analysis of Masonic rituals, symbols, and teachings, Ragon de Bettignies reveals the profound, often veiled knowledge that has shaped Masonic practices throughout history...

Geography: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by John A. Matthews (Author), David T. Herbert (Author)This Very Short Introduction answers four basic questions: what is Geography, how do geographers work, why is Geography important, and where is the discipline of Geography heading? Geography has always been important, though it has had only a short history as an academic discipline and is much misunderstood. Modern Geography has come a long way from its historical roots in exploring foreign lands, in mapping the world and in describing th...

Humans in Shackles: An Atlantic History of Slavery - Hardcover

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by Ana Lucia Araujo (Author)A sweeping narrative history of the Atlantic slave trade and slavery in the Americas. During the era of the Atlantic slave trade, more than twelve million enslaved Africans were forcibly transported to the Americas in cramped, inhumane conditions. Many of them died on the way, and those who survived had to endure further suffering in the violent conditions that met them onshore. Covering more than three hundred years, Humans in Shackles grapples with this history ...

Your Face Belongs to Us: A Tale of AI, a Secretive Startup, and the End of Privacy - Paperback

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by Kashmir Hill (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The story of a small AI company that gave facial recognition to law enforcement, billionaires, and businesses, threatening to end privacy as we know it"The dystopian future portrayed in some science-fiction movies is already upon us. Kashmir Hill's fascinating book brings home the scary implications of this new reality."--John Carreyrou, author of Bad Blood A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, Wired Winner of the Inc. Non-O...

Ancient Mystic Oriental Masonry: Esoteric Teachings of Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, and the Hidden Wisdom of the East

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Report copyright infringementby Reuben Clymer (Author)Unlock the Occult Symbolism and Spiritual Secrets of Ancient FreemasonryWritten by Rosicrucian Grand Master Reuben Swinburne Clymer, Ancient Mystic Oriental Masonry explores the hidden mystical roots of Freemasonry, tracing its lineage through ancient Egypt, Persia, India, and Atlantis. Clymer reveals how sacred geometry, Hermeticism, and esoteric Christianity shaped the rituals and symbols of the Craft.This edition is a key to understandi...

It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin

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Report copyright infringementby Marisa Meltzer (Author)The first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin--actress, singer, and legendary style icon--and her profound cultural impact, from the "acerbic, culturally astute, and genuine" (The New York Times) author of the instant New York Times bestseller Glossy. Jane Birkin was synonymous with chic. Her effortless style and artistic legacy have been immortalized through her music and film career. And, of course, she was the inspiration behind one...

Uncanny Valley Girls: Essays on Horror, Survival, and Love

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Report copyright infringementby Zefyr Lisowski (Author)A Literary Hub Most Anticipated Book of the Year - A BookRiot Most Anticipated Queer Book of the Year"In these extraordinary essays, Lisowski reads the entrails of her life like a witch and invites you along for the ride. How could you say no?" --Carmen Maria MachadoA sharply personal and expansive memoir-in-essays dedicated to the strange and absurd beauty of horror films, exploring the complications of gender, the insidiousness of class...

Stitching Freedom: A True Story of Injustice, Defiance, and Hope in Angola Prison

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Report copyright infringementby Gary Tyler (Author), Ellen Bravo (With)In the tradition of books by Albert Woodfox and Angela Davis, this gripping memoir of a wrongful conviction and time spent on death row in Angola prison shows how incarcerated people care for each other and fight for justice In 1975, seventeen-year-old Gary Tyler was sent to Angola prison to die. A year earlier, he had been wrongfully charged with the killing of a white teenager and found guilty by an all-white jury, maki...

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Report copyright infringementby Will Sloan (Author)For generations, Ed Wood has been known as "the worst director of all time." This sympathetic critical study repositions the director of Plan 9 from Outer Space as a maverick independent whose work challenges the boundary between "bad" and "good."When Edward D. Wood, Jr. died in 1978 at fifty-four, just days after being evicted from his home, he was largely forgotten. Two years later, he was named "Worst Director of All Time"--a title that ce...

The Nature of Pain: Roots, Recovery, and Redemption Amid the Opioid Crisis

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Report copyright infringementby Mandi Fugate Sheffel (Author) Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.4 IN Publication Date: October 07, 2025