Surviving the Unthinkable: A Comprehensive Guide To Full Scale Nuclear War by David Holman Price verified 4 hours ago

"Surviving a Nuclear Disaster: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparation and Response" is an all-encompassing guide that provides readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for and respond to a nuclear disaster. Covering everything from ground zero survivability and symptoms of radiation exposure to traveling and protecting oneself when law enforcement is unavailable, this book offers a comprehensive look at the steps one must take to survive a nuclear event. With chapters dedicated to emergency responders, looters and ...

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Nazis & Reds: A Chronology of the Prewar Years (The Protocols Book 1) by Robert Sterling Herron Price verified 3 hours ago

Nazis & Reds: A Chronology of the Prewar Years is the first book in a historical series, The Protocols. The first book traces the rise of authoritarianism in the modern world, from the Industrial Revolution to the beginning of World War II. The series places a focused spotlight on the concurrent decline of traditional forms of government and institutions, such as monarchies and the Church, with the rise of alternative ideologies, like communism, fascism, environmentalism, and democracy -- the decline and rise driven by the exigencies ...

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The Distinction between Mind and Its Objects by Bernard Bosanquet (DigiCat) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

In 'The Distinction between Mind and Its Objects' by Bernard Bosanquet, the author delves into the complexities of the relationship between the mind and external objects. Written in a scholarly and philosophical style, Bosanquet explores the nature of perception and how the mind interacts with the world around it. This book is a significant contribution to the field of metaphysics and epistemology, providing a deep analysis of the concepts of reality and consciousness. Bosanquet's writing is characterized by its logical precision and ...

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Water and Politics: Clientelism and Reform in Urban Mexico by Veronica Herrera (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Most of the world's population lives in cities in developing countries, where access to basic public services, such as water, electricity, and health clinics, is either inadequate or sorely missing. Water and Politics shows how politicians benefit politically from manipulating public service provision for electoral gain. In many young democracies, politicians exchange water service for votes or political support, rewarding allies or punishing political enemies. Surprisingly, the political problem of water provision has become more ...

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American Politics by Philip Wik (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

American Politics is about the theory and the practice of politics in the United States. It will give you insight into how the game of politics is played today, how and why politicians and parties win or lose, and how the machinery of power and partisanship works. Politics touches all of us. It's entertaining and solemn, frivolous and deadly, poetry and prose, cynical and idealistic. Politics is a reflection of the best of us and the worst of us, our noblest ideals and our most sordid instincts. It's about the past and the future, ...

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Bridging Worlds: A Journey of Technology, Leadership, and Public Service by Lawrence Eta (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In a world rapidly transformed by technology, one man's journey encapsulates the essence of innovation, leadership, and a profound commitment to public service. Lawrence Eta's story begins not in the echelons of tech giants but within the modest confines of an insurance company, where his first encounter with a computer ignited a lifelong passion for technology and its potential to change lives. From the busy streets of London to the dynamic landscape of Toronto, Lawrence's path is one of relentless pursuit, not just of personal ...

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Aphorisms and Reflections from the Works of T. H. Huxley by Thomas Henry Huxley (DigiCat) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

In 'Aphorisms and Reflections from the Works of T. H. Huxley', readers are treated to a collection of insightful and thought-provoking passages that reflect the intellect and wisdom of the author, Thomas Henry Huxley. Known for his contributions to the fields of biology and evolution, Huxley's literary style is marked by clarity, precision, and a deep understanding of the natural world. The book provides an engaging and accessible entry point into Huxley's ideas, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and casual readers ...

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How to Stop Being Jealous: Discover How to Overcome Jealousy Issues and Feel Secure in Your Relationship by Reena Summers (24 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

If you're ready to improve your relationship by learning how to overcome jealousy, then this book is for you! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet, or Kindle device. Let's face it: Occasionally there may be a valid reason for you to feel jealous and resentful because of something that your partner did (or failed to do). Unfortunately, this jealousy in turn affects and strains your relationship. But even worse are situations when the jealousy actually stems from your own feelings of inadequacy or insecurity. Too often, an ...

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The Ultimate Prepper's Survival Handbook: Essential Strategies for Emergency Preparedness, Stockpiling Food and Life-Saving Supplies, Home-Defense ... by Anthony Lynch (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Stop waiting for disaster to strike. Take control of your destiny and thrive in any situation. The world is changing. COVID-19 pandemic gave us a proper reality check. Our reliance on external systems has proven fragile, and the need for self-sufficiency has never been clearer. This book isn't about fear-mongering. It's about empowerment. This survival guide is your one-stop shop for conquering any crisis and protecting your family. It's a proven blueprint for escaping disaster. Inside, you'll discover: • Rock-solid prepping ...

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Queen of the Hill by Glenn Allen Hall (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

America is in turmoil. The only time the United States Congress ever seems to come together in bipartisan cooperation is in the dereliction of their duties. The first Native American woman has won the vice presidency of the Unites States of America and is hell bent on returning the power back to the people by all means necessary. Fighting her own demons and the crippling weight of her substance abuse following an assassination attempt, she is determined to expose the truth. The American people will finally see for themselves the evil ...

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How Does One...Greatest Good: Exploring the Principles and Applications of Utilitarianism with Artificial Intelligence by How Does One (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Looking for a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the principles and applications of utilitarianism? Look no further than "Greatest Good: Exploring the Principles and Applications of Utilitarianism." This book delves into the history of utilitarianism, examining the evolution of its principles and the development of different schools of thought. It also explores how utilitarianism can be applied in various contexts, such as personal decision-making, public policy, and business ethics. Through engaging and thought-provoking ...

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Nihilist by Hey Guy Hues (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

I wrote Nihilist while still a young father. I had an experience in college (described in the 9th poem) that left an impression. The experience connected me with ideas on nihilism I was already exploring (also touched on in eDialogues). Somewhere along the way, I stumbled across I Ching and realized poems were a better way of expressing the experience and ideas that still mostly lingered beyond my grasp. Years later, I cleaned up these older writings. The collection is now a blend of youthful energy and measured reflection. Below are ...

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FULLY AUTONOMOUS AND ASYMMETRIC WARFARE IN THE AGE OF AI: PROS & CONS by AIMQWEST CORPORATION Price verified 4 hours ago

In a world where the frontlines of warfare blur and shift with the advance of technology, "Fully Autonomous and Asymmetric Warfare in the Age of AI: Pros and Cons" emerges as a seminal guide to the most consequential revolution in military affairs since the introduction of gunpowder. Published by AIMQWEST Corporation, this pivotal book examines the dual-edged sword of artificial intelligence in modern conflict, navigating the perilous waters of ethics, strategy, and global security implications. As nations and non-state actors alike ...

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Letters to His Son on the Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman, 1766-71 by Earl of Chesterfield Philip Dormer Stanhope (11 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Environmental Knowledge, Race, and African American Literature (Literatures, Cultures, and the Environment) by Matthias Klestil (Palgrave Macmillan) (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This open access book suggests new ways of reading nineteenth-century African American literature environmentally. Combining insights from ecocriticism, African American studies, and Foucauldian theory, Matthias Klestil examines forms of environmental knowledge in African American writing ranging from antebellum slave narratives and pamphlets to Charlotte Forten's journals, Booker T. Washington's autobiographies, and Charles W. Chesnutt's short fiction. The volume highlights how literary forms of environmental knowledge in the ...

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The Italian Diaspora in South Africa: Nostalgia, Identity, and Belonging in the Second and Third Generations (Routledge Studies in Development, ... by Maria Chiara Marchetti-Mercer (Routledge) (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This book investigates the experiences of second- and third-generation Italians living in South Africa, exploring how nostalgia for Italy influences their sense of identity and belonging. The Italian community in South Africa is a unique diaspora, with a complex history, including roots in Italian colonial activities in Africa, and in World War II. This book looks at how the descendants of these early migrants take pride in being Italian and value the Italian language. They also ascribe much importance to their family roots, and ...

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Storyology Essays in Folk-Lore, Sea-Lore, and Plant-Lore by Benjamin Taylor (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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1984 by George Orwell (681 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In George Orwell's iconic and prophetic masterpiece, "1984," a haunting vision of a dystopian future unfolds. Set in a world dominated by the all-seeing eye of Big Brother, the story follows Winston Smith, a lowly Party member whose very thoughts are scrutinized. As the Party manipulates history and suppresses truth, Winston's yearning for individuality and connection pushes him into a daring dance on the edge of rebellion. Amidst the grim landscape of thoughtcrime and doublethink, Winston embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim ...

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West African Agriculture and Climate Change by Abdulai Jalloh (International Food Policy Research Institute) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The first of three books in IFPRI's climate change in Africa series, West African Agriculture and Climate Change: A Comprehensive Analysis examines the food security threats facing 11 of the countries that make up West Africa -- Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo -- and explores how climate change will increase the efforts needed to achieve sustainable food security throughout the region. West Africa's population is expected to grow at least through ...

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Yield Gaps and Potential Agricultural Growth in West and Central Africa by Jordan Chamerlin (International Food Policy Research Institute) Price verified 3 hours ago

The authors identify a set of development priorities for agriculture that cut across West Africa at both the country and regional levels to achieve economywide growth goals in the region. To do this we adopt a modeling and analytical framework that involves the integration of spatial analysis to identify yield gaps determining the growth potential of different agricultural activities for areas with similar conditions and an economywide multimarket model to simulate ex ante the economic effects of closing these yield gaps. Results ...

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Atlas of African Agriculture Research & Development: Revealing agriculture's place in Africa by Kate Sebastian (International Food Policy Research Institute) (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The work of agricultural researchers and development workers in Africa has the potential to significantly improve the lives of the poor. But that potential can only be realized with easy access to high-quality data and information. The Atlas of African Agriculture Research & Development highlights the ubiquitous role of smallholder agriculture in Africa; the many factors shaping the location, nature, and performance of agricultural enterprises; and the strong interdependencies among farming, natural-resource stocks and flows, and the ...

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Flight From Syria: Refugee Stories by Hugh Eakin (Pulitzer Center) (75 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Flight from Syria: Refugee Stories features the writing and photography of nine Pulitzer Center grantees- journalists who reported on Syrian refugees between 2012 and 2015. Their travels took them from Syria to Sweden, and from crowded camps to cramped apartments in city suburbs. Each of the journalists- Hugh Eakin, Lauren Gelfond Feldinger, Stephen Franklin, Joanna Kakissis, Alia Malek, Holly Pickett, Alisa Roth, Alice Su, and Selin Thomas- lends a unique perspective. Originally published in Al Jazeera, BBC News, Guernica, In These ...

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Silent Hill: The Terror Engine (Landmark Video Games) by Bernard Perron (University of Michigan Press) (130 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Silent Hill: The Terror Engine, the second of the two inaugural studies in the Landmark Video Games series from series editors Mark J. P. Wolf and Bernard Perron, is both a close analysis of the first three Silent Hill games and a general look at the whole series. Silent Hill, with its first title released in 1999, is one of the most influential of the horror video game series. Perron situates the games within the survival horror genre, both by looking at the history of the genre and by comparing Silent Hill with such important ...

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Not Another Average Guy: An Exemplar For The Modern Man by A.P. Hovsepian (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Every boy needs a strong male figure in their life. Especially in the formative years. And yet, it's no secret that most of us were deprived of this very thing. No one was there to guide, shape and mold us into men. Our fathers may have been around, but few took it upon themselves to teach us what it meant to be a man. As a result, we've all suffered -- both directly and indirectly -- a great deal of unnecessary pain and frustration in adulthood; where life demanded the price of ignorance be paid (with interest!) While time travel ...

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Race for Citizenship: Black Orientalism and Asian Uplift from Pre-Emancipation to Neoliberal America (Nation of Nations Book 23) by Helen Heran Jun (NYU Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Helen Heran Jun explores how the history of U.S. citizenshiphas positioned Asian Americans and African Americans in interlocking socio-political relationships since the mid nineteenth century. Rejecting the conventional emphasis on 'inter-racial prejudice,' Jun demonstrates how a politics of inclusion has constituted a racial Other within Asian American and African American discourses of national identity. Race for Citizenship examines three salient moments when African American and Asian American citizenship become acutely visible ...

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Reclaiming Socialism, or: Economic Democracy (Recovering a Stolen Word) by Brian Rush (37 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Imagine getting up in the morning and going to work for a company that, just by virtue of the fact that you work for it, you own part of. Imagine that the company's president and other officers have to stand for election every year or two years, and you and all the other employees of the company vote them in or out. Imagine getting an accounting on a quarterly basis of the company's profitability and receiving a payout of your share of those profits - your due as a worker-owner. Imagine that you get tired of working for the company ...

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American Bloodlust: The Violent Psychological Conditioning of Today's Young People (A Christian Response to America’s Mental Health Crisis Book 1) by Roger Ball (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Are today's young people being psychologically conditioned to violence, sexual perversion, and suicidal hopelessness? Will mass shootings continue? Is the rise in same-sex attraction a closely related problem? Will violence continue to increase? Will deaths of despair continue to rise? Will America destroy itself from within? This book is a truncated version of Liberalism and Mass Shootings REVISED AND UPDATED VERSION. America is now facing the worst psychological crisis in its history. What has changed over the past fifty-sixty ...

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Liberalism and Mass Shootings (A Christian Response to America’s Mental Health Crisis) by Roger Ball (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Are today's young people being psychologically conditioned to violence, sexual perversion, and suicidal hopelessness? Will mass shootings continue? Is the rise in same-sex attraction a closely related problem? Will violence continue to increase? Will deaths of despair continue to rise? Will America destroy itself from within? REVISED AND EDITED: America is now facing the worst psychological crisis in its history. What has changed over the past fifty-plus years that would produce such an outcome? How long will mass shootings (and ...

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The Granite Key (Arkana Archaeology Mystery Thriller Series Book 1) by N. S. Wikarski (1,037 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

If you liked THE DA VINCI CODE, you'll love this series! During the untold millennia before patriarchy was conceived, the world was a very different place... • Series Finale Award Nominated as Best Mystery of the Month • For Fans of Archaeology Adventure, Historical Thrillers, and Treasure Hunt Mysteries THE ARKANA SERIES A myth-shattering treasure hunt that spans continents, centuries, and lost civilizations, pitting a secret society against a ruthless fundamentalist cult. The prize is a cache of hidden artifacts that could ...

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The Rise of Trump: America's Authoritarian Spring by Matthew C MacWilliams (Amherst College Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The ascendance of Donald Trump to the presidential candidacy of the Republican Party has been both remarkable and, to most commentators, unlikely. In The Rise of Trump: America's Authoritarian Spring, Matthew MacWilliams argues that Trump's rapid rise through a bewildered Republican Party hierarchy is no anomaly; rather, MacWilliams argues, it is the most recent expression of a long-standing theme in American political life, the tendency and temptation to an ascriptive politics -- a political view that builds its basic case on ...

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The Fall of White City: Revised 2020 Edition (GILDED AGE CHICAGO MYSTERY SERIES Book 1) by N. S. Wikarski (474 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

To solve baffling crimes in turn-of-the-century Chicago, you only need to know a single fact. Bygone sins in the White City cast the longest shadows. • Revised 2020 Edition. Nominated for Reader's Choice Awards as Best First Novel and Best Historical Mystery • For Fans of Cozy Mysteries, Amateur Sleuths, and Gilded Age Chicago History GILDED AGE CHICAGO MYSTERY SERIES Gilded Age Chicago is the fastest growing metropolis in America, rivaling New York as the City of the Century. This melting pot of thieves and corrupt ...

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Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche (4,934 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The revolutionary philosophical text that denounces traditional dogma and calls on individuals to find meaning in their own moral systems. One of the most important works in the history of Western philosophy, Beyond Good and Evil consists of 296 sections and a final "aftersong." Expounding on the ideas first introduced in Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Friedrich Nietzsche articulates his views on philosophy, philosophers, morality, religion, society, people, and culture. Nietzsche's central purpose throughout is to push the boundaries ...

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Congo's Children by Kem Knapp Sawyer (Pulitzer Center) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo have seen their lives threatened, their families torn apart, their schools destroyed, and their futures compromised. Many are homeless -- abandoned street children, some accused of witchcraft, others born of rape or orphaned by war. But while children are the most vulnerable segment of a broken society, they are also among the most resilient. Congo's Children tells their stories, accompanied by vivid photography and video and drawing on reporting that has appeared in PBS NewsHour, The ...

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Macroeconomics, Agriculture, and Food Security: A Guide to Policy Analysis in Developing Countries by Eugenio Díaz-Bonilla (International Food Policy Research Institute) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Why write a book on macroeconomic policies and their links to agriculture and food security in developing countries? The food price spikes of the years just prior to 2010 and the economic, political, and social dislocations they generated refocused the attention of policymakers and development practitioners on the agricultural sector and food security concerns. But even without those traumatic events, the importance of agriculture for developing countries -- and for an adequate functioning of the world economy -- cannot be denied. ...

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Inane Interpolations In Bhagvad-Gita : (An Invocation for their Revocation) by BS Murthy (Amazon Digital Services) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Why is This Book Now? The Manusmriti, the social doctrine of yore, and the Bhagvad-Gita, the spiritual tomein vogue that lay down the discriminatory dharma (duties) of the four social classes (castes) have been the bugbears of the Hindu backward classes. However, to their chagrin, of late, as the latter is beingmindlessly promoted even though the former was constitutionally debunked, they began advocating that it too should be dumped in a dustbin. Ironically, the improbability of their progenitor Krishna, the architect of the Gita, ...

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Foliage: An International Banking Spy Thriller (A Louise Moscow Novel Book 1) by Lorraine Evanoff (230 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALIST, HISTORICAL FICTION NEW APPLE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE SHELF UNBOUND BEST INDIE BOOK, NOTABLE INDIE AWARD READERS' FAVORITE BOOK AWARD FINALIST Investment banker Louise Moscow is sexy, brazen and fearless in business and in love. With a high-profile dream job wooing rich clientele in late 1980s Paris, she enjoys a lavish lifestyle in a glamorous city. When she stumbles upon criminal activity at her company, the FBI and CIA force her to cooperate and bring down the underhanded bankers in what turns out to ...

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Misreading the Bengal Delta: Climate Change, Development, and Livelihoods in Coastal​ Bangladesh (Culture, Place, and Nature) by Camelia Dewan (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Perilously close to sea level and vulnerable to floods, erosion, and cyclones, Bangladesh is one of the top recipients of development aid earmarked for climate change adaptation. Yet to what extent do adaptation projects address local needs and concerns? Combining environmental history and ethnographic fieldwork with development professionals, rural farmers, and landless women, Misreading the Bengal Delta critiques development narratives of Bangladesh as a "climate change victim." It examines how development actors repackage ...

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