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Detective Kara Quinn is back in Los Angeles to testify against a notorious human trafficker, finally moving past the case that upended her life. But when the accused is shot in broad daylight, the chaotic scene of the crime turns up few reliable bystanders. And one witness, a whistleblower who might be the key to everything, has disappeared. After another person close to the case is killed, it's clear that anyone who knows too much is in danger, and...
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Description: In Unveiling Power, author Xilis delivers a bold and unflinching examination of a major political figure or institution. Drawing on their expertise in investigative journalism and political analysis, Xilis reveals the inner workings of this powerful entity, exposing the hidden agendas, corrupt practices, and abuses of power that have been allowed to go unchecked for far too long. Through a meticulous and thorough investigation, Xilis...
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"Comparative Autocrats" delves deep into the tumultuous era of the 1950s and 1960s in Latin America, a period marked by political upheavals, revolutions, and the rise of several prominent dictators. The book offers a comparative study, examining the regimes of these autocrats, their ideologies, governance methods, and the lasting impact they had on their respective nations and the continent as a whole.Key facets of the book include:Historical Backdrop:...
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In "Shifting Allegiances: The Struggle for Control and the 2024 Precipice," the undercurrents of political power play out against the backdrop of an imminent election that promises to be as tumultuous as it is transformative. The book delves deep into the strategic maneuvers within America's corridors of power, where the 'Patriots' and the establishment-labeled as the 'Deep State'-vie for the soul of the nation.
Through the lens of an insider's perspective,...
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A finales de agosto de 2023, el escándalo generado por el caso Rubiales puso manifiesto, para una inmensa mayoría de la opinión pública, que algo huele a podrido en nuestro fútbol. Sin embargo, no es más que la punta del iceberg de una situación que algunos, los menos, llevan denunciando hace tiempo. Nepotismo, misoginia, espionaje, prebendas, compra de voluntades, medios de comunicación sesgados a favor de los de siempre y tráfico de influencias...
6) Dirty Rebel
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After distinguishing themselves as war heroes, best friends Topol and Konig return home to find that Serbia is in the grip of land grabbers, black marketeers, and political opportunists. Trying to aid their corruption-plagued country, the two friends find themselves on the opposite sides of the law.
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"Kleptocracy: The Theft of Nations" is a journey into this hidden world. We will dissect the mechanisms of grand corruption – the shell companies, the offshore havens, the enablers who sanitize stolen wealth. From Russia's oligarchic clans to the patronage networks of India, we'll unravel the systems that allow the powerful to siphon off billions while their citizens stagnate.This book isn't merely an exposé; it's a call to arms. We'll explore...
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The former Republican congressman and now host of MSNBC's "Scarborough Country" wittily presents The Real Deal-that Democrats and Republicans are indistinguishable: equally adept at pillaging and pork-barrelling your tax dollars-and he offers some solutions to the problem
They get themselves elected as "Washington outsiders"- Barbarians at the Gate. Once inside, however, these Vandals and Visigoths swiftly shed their pelts, don their togas, and heartily...
9) Angry Africa
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This research study explores the intricate matter of military coups in Africa, particularly emphasising the contemporary phenomenon of citizens in select African countries demonstrating endorsement for military seizures of power. The author critically analyses the various factors contributing to this phenomenon and investigates the underlying causes for the increasing hostility towards France within these political upheavals.Part I: The Causes of...
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WHEN POLITICS CROSSES INTO MANIPULALTIONManipulation can be dangerous, but hard to understand.Many times we are driven to action, or towards a specific line of thought without even realizing it.And more than in other areas, this occurs in politics.How do politicians manipulate us? How do they twist facts, create panic, make us feel understood, among other techniques?This course will show you.Welcome to the only course that focuses on manipulation...
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"El monólogo del universo de la corrupción" es un relato cautivador que sumerge al lector en un mundo donde la corrupción se extiende como una sombra omnipresente. A través de una prosa vívida y penetrante, el autor teje una narrativa que desentraña los entresijos de la moralidad y el poder. Desde las altas esferas del gobierno hasta los rincones más oscuros de la sociedad, cada página es una danza peligrosa entre la lealtad y la codicia,...
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"Reflections on the Dark Side of Human Nature" invites readers on a profound exploration of the intricacies inherent in the human psyche. In the introductory chapter, "Prologue to Shadows", the stage is set for a contemplative journey into the dualities of human existence. Acknowledging the coexistence of light and darkness within individuals and society, the book aims to understand, rather than judge, the nuanced aspects of negative human attributes....
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A gripping account of the disastrous Russian submarine explosion that killed the entire crew, devastated the Russian people, and defined Vladimir Putin's post–Cold War regime.
What were Russian officials thinking when they waited 48 hours to acknowledge their most prized submarine was in trouble? Why did they track the desperate tappings of an unknown number of trapped sailors without sending an international SOS? Why did they repeatedly decline...
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Today's Tea Party activists are motivated by the same ideological desires as our nation's Founding Fathers, argues Michael Patrick Leahy in this illuminating work of political history.
Today's political class-in both parties and at all levels of government-shows a blatant disregard for both the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution. More and more Americans are fed up, and from this sweeping sense of discontent and anger the Tea Party movement...
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Christian Basano was born on July 12, 1957 in Nice. He is a professional accountant. "Like everyone else, my life, in front of the mirror, seemed to be systematic. My curiosity will push me to go behind this mirror. Against the backdrop of the Gulf War and burning oil wells, after sending a $22 billion quote, I find myself in Kuwait to present an industrial settlement. A few years later, two notaries tell me that the 22 billion dollars have been found...
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New York Times Bestseller: A history of the S&L scandal that caused a financial disaster for American taxpayers: "Hard to put down" (Library Journal).
For most of the 20th century, savings and loans were an invaluable thread of the American economy. But in the 1970s, Congress passed sweeping financial deregulation at the insistence of industry insiders that allowed these once quaint and useful institutions to spread their taxpayer-insured assets...
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Donald Trump is the exact threat our Founding Fathers feared.
Joe Walsh is as rock-ribbed a conservative as they come. But he believes that no right-wing policy victory is worth the loss of our very democracy.
In this clear-eyed and unsparing book, Walsh makes the case that Trump has more in common with the foreign dictators he praises publicly than a predecessor like Ronald Reagan. Trump is an existential threat to conservatism, the presidency,...
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The America we are living in today, is a far cry from the one established under the Declaration of Independence the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.America has become a Delaware corporation that assumes its Citizens must now live under corporate law and do what the local authority tells them to do.Spending is way out of control, and all Congress can think of is to print more money. This is only digging deeper into debt.The Truth is America, and...
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A book I feel that America and the American people need to hear. I have tried my best to give you a blueprint on why I believe America will be n a good place sooner then later. There is nothing but chaos and economic pain right now and many families are struggling. I am just a normal American who runs a podcast and who loves to do research. Due to my researching ability I have came across a lot of information and sources as you will see in throughout...
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Refuser de condamner les abus de pouvoir, les mensonges et la répression des manifestations par les politiciens actuels peut être vu comme une complicité. Beaucoup d'entre eux semblent plus intéressés par leurs intérêts personnels que par le bien-être du peuple, dont la voix est souvent ignorée et les besoins négligés. L'autorité authentique repose sur la capacité à persuader sans recourir à la violence, mais cela semble faire défaut....