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  Organ Harvesting - The Black...

  Marcus Kline

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  Organ harvesting represents one of the most pressing and disturbing ethical challenges of our time. This practice involves the removal of organs from individuals, often without consent, for transplantation or sale on the black market. While organ transplantation has revolutionized modern medicine, saving countless lives, the dark underbelly of the industry reveals a stark contrast—one where human rights are systematically violated, and vulnerable populations are exploited. The global demand for organs far exceeds the legal supply, creating a lucrative black market that preys on the world’s most marginalized individuals.  
    
  Throughout history, organ transplantation has been hailed as a miraculous medical advancement, but the unintended consequences of this progress have given rise to a shadowy network of illegal activities. This network spans continents, involving organized crime syndicates, complicit healthcare professionals, and corrupt officials. Victims are often coerced, deceived, or forced into giving up their organs, leaving them physically and emotionally scarred. These individuals, frequently from impoverished or war-torn regions, become collateral damage in a system driven by desperation and profit.  
    
  At the heart of this issue lies a complex web of ethical, social, and economic dilemmas. The disparity between the demand and supply of organs has fueled an industry that operates beyond the reach of law enforcement. Many nations struggle to implement effective regulations, and international efforts to combat organ trafficking are hindered by jurisdictional and logistical challenges. Compounding the problem are cultural and religious beliefs, which can influence attitudes toward organ donation and exacerbate the shortage of legally available organs. 

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  Men and Systems - How...

  James Allen, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could see clearly how societal structures shape personal growth—and how your individual actions can, in turn, transform society itself? 
  James Allen’s astute work examines the interplay between individuals and the broader systems they inhabit. Adapted for modern readers, this text reveals how moral vision, self-discipline, and compassionate action can alter social frameworks. By understanding your part in the grand scheme, you gain the power to enact meaningful change from within. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation: 
  - The reciprocal relationship between individual character and social structures 
  - How ethical behavior catalyzes cultural evolution 
  - Ways to stand against injustice while nurturing unity 
  - Timeless guidance for building healthy, harmonious communities 
  Imagine realizing that your thoughts and deeds—no matter how small—can ripple out into the world, fostering societal transformation. James Allen’s wisdom gives you the tools to become a positive force for progress in any context. 
  Step into your role as a catalyst for change. Get your copy now and explore how your personal integrity can influence entire systems.

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  Bucket to Greece - Volume 3

  V.D. Bucket

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  The delightfully comic account of a British couple and their imported cats starting over in a new country continues in Bucket to Greece Volume 3. Victor and Marigold really feel the heat of May when the ever precarious water supply runs dry, and Victor suffers self-doubt over his burgeoning mastery of the Greek language. No longer cheffing at the local taverna, Victor keeps busy in the kitchen at home, experimenting with the glut of garden courgettes. 
   
   
   
  Landing a part-time job as a tour guide to Ancient Olympia offers an opportunity to pontificate to a captive audience. Victor is forced to put his foot down when Marigold demands a swimming pool and air conditioning, convincing her they pose hygiene risks. Fortunately the arrival of an unexpected visitor delights and distracts Marigold, until catastrophe strikes when a moron takes a pot shot at her beloved feline, Catastrophe. 
   
   
   
  With marriage on his mind, Barry plans a permanent move to Greece and joins Victor in an early-morning snail hunt, leading to the great bucket breakout. A now sober Guzim secures employment on the coast with a crew that rumour soon has it are homicidal bandits. Spiros, smitten with the fragrant Filipino caregiver he employs to live-in with his infirm uncle, persuades Victor to help him poach some potential house buyers from under the despised Harold's nose.

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  Off Izaak Walton Road - The...

  Laura Julier

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  Loss and sorrow can overwhelm even the strongest person, forcing them to reckon with their emotions whether they want to or not. In this extraordinary debut, Laura Julier recounts her reckoning, which took place in an old cabin tucked away on a hidden and forgotten gravel road along the Iowa River. In company with silence and snow, with eagles, owls, and a host of other birds, Julier finds solace and begins to emerge from the dark corners of grief. Over time, she comes to understand she cannot bury grief or turn aside from loss but must walk in its presence, awake and humble, until, at last, she finds her own wholeness within it.

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  Hebrew Book of Enoch The (Enoch...

  Rabbi Ishmael, Tim Zengerink

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  What divine mysteries lie hidden in the heavens? How do ancient texts illuminate humanity’s relationship with the Most High? 
  The Hebrew Book of Enoch (also known as Enoch III) is one of the most profound works of Jewish mystical literature.  
  Attributed to Rabbi Ishmael, a 2nd-century scholar and high priest, this apocalyptic text recounts his visionary ascent through the heavens—where he encounters angelic beings, uncovers cosmic secrets, and learns the divine structure of creation. 
  Now available in a clear, modern translation, this edition brings the mystical power and spiritual depth of the original to today’s listener. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	A Celestial Journey Through the Heavens – Rabbi Ishmael’s ascent through divine realms filled with angels and heavenly thrones 
  •	The Secrets of the Divine Realm – Ancient revelations on spiritual hierarchies, cosmic order, and the forces of good and evil 
  •	Lessons on Righteousness and Justice – Wisdom on living a moral life in balance with divine mercy and judgment 
  •	A Foundation of Jewish Mysticism – Connect with the early mystical teachings that shaped generations of spiritual thought 
  Whether you’re a spiritual seeker, a scholar of ancient texts, or fascinated by apocalyptic visions, The Hebrew Book of Enoch offers a powerful window into the divine mysteries of the universe. 
  Start your journey today and uncover the sacred truths hidden in the heavens.

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  DIVA 20 - 12 Life Lessons from...

  Sheryl Lee Ralph

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  Emmy, Tony, and Spirit Award–winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph knows a thing or two about staying power in the capricious world of Hollywood. A seasoned professional who has taken the best lessons learned and used them to move her stellar career forward, she  
  now shares them with you. If you are an aspiring DIVA in training, regardless of your career choice, much of what she says in DIVA 2.0 you’ll find invaluable. These 12 lessons could help elevate your journey to greater heights. 
   
  You’ll get to go behind the scenes of stage, screen, and media to discover what a true DIVA must know, and the first step is, respecting themselves. In these personal tales and recollections, Sheryl reveals the ups and downs of stardom, the heartbreaks and triumphs,  
  the strength she found in her family and the kind of love that gives wings. 
   
  Whether starring on the big screen with Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Robert De Niro, Jon Voight, or Whoopi Goldberg or on the small screen in Moesha; Ray Donovan, Motherland: Fort Salem, or in Abbott Elementary, Sheryl Lee Ralph can be  
  counted on to bring her DIVA, Divinely Inspired, Victoriously Awesome, self to every project. And those DIVA inspired qualities have earned her the respect of her peers and recognition from legions of fans. 
   
  In DIVA 2.0 Sheryl Lee Ralph uses her life story to empower and encourage anyone seeking to find and live their best life with beauty, dignity and a grace that radiates from within.

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