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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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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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"After ten years' absence and a spell in prison, Carl Burns has returned to his hometown of Rose City to offer support to his estranged daughter Kate, currently one of four witnesses testifying against former Mayor Joseph Sanderson III, who stands accused of multiple counts of underage rape. Carl is determined to get justice for Kate, whatever it takes. But with his former sister-in-law Frances his only ally, he finds himself incurring the wrath of...
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[2023]
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"In an isolated outport on Newfoundland's northern coastline, Abe Strapp is about to marry the daughter of a rival merchant to cement his hold on the shore when the Widow Caines arrives to throw the wedding and Abe's plans into chaos. That ruthless act of sabotage is the opening salvo in a battle between the man and woman who own Mockbeggar's largest mercantile firms, each fighting for the scarce resources of the north Atlantic fishery, each seeking...
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Inspector Lu Fei mystery volume 3
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Minotaur Books
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2023.
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"A brutal murder investigation with connections to corruption at the very highest level threatens not just the career but also the life of Inspector Lu Fei in Brian Klingborn's latest mystery..."--
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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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"Deadly secrets lie beneath the murky waters of the Louisiana bayou in this pulse-pounding new romantic suspense novel from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose. There's no safe place for a child to hide when the danger comes from every direction. Public prosecutor J.P. "Kaj" Cardozo has lived in New Orleans for only six months, and he's already working on a high-profile celebrity sexual assault case that has made headlines all...
8) 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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"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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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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Elizabeth Holtzman has been a principled leader and a persistent voice for equality and accountability since she became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress in 1973, which she remained for forty-two years. But she saw American democratic ideals, and the rule of law in the United States, eroding under President Trump. And as a member of the House Judiciary Committee that voted to impeach Nixon, and one of the members of the Homeland Security...
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At Odds with the Facts: The Kangaroo Justice Follow-up Questions asks some difficult questions of a number of the players in the investigation and coronial inquest into the death of British ultra-endurance cyclist Mike Hall near Canberra, Australia on 31 March 2017.
Following on from Kangaroo Justice and the Death of Mike Hall: An Australian Miscarriage of Justice, these follow-up questions attempt to hold members of two police forces, a leading...
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Arkady Renko novels volume 9
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"Journalist Tatiana Petrovna is on the move. Arkady Renko, iconic Moscow investigator and Tatiana's part-time lover, hasn't seen her since she left on assignment over a month ago. When she doesn't arrive on her scheduled train, he's positive something is wrong. No one else thinks Renko should be worried--Tatiana is known to disappear during deep assignments--but he knows her enemies all too well and the criminal lengths they'll go to keep her quiet....
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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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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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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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HOUSE OF BROOKLYN PROJECT PRESENTA:«EL FIN DE LA REVOLUCIÓN BOLIVARIANA»EDICIÓN MMXIX-DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PRODUCTO:+PROFECIA+ Este libro comienza con una profecía que muestra a personas de distintos credos y razas unidas en oración ante la situación actual de mundo: secando las lágrimas de sus hermanos y abrazándose ante la mirada atenta del Altísimo, mientras los inmigrantes vuelven a casa y los que murieron por tanta injusticia descansan...
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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....
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