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  For a Dollar and a Dream - State...

  Jonathan D. Cohen

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  Every week, one in eight Americans place a bet on the dream of a life-changing lottery jackpot. Americans spend more on lottery tickets annually than on video streaming services, concert tickets, books, and movie tickets combined. 
   
   
   
  The story of lotteries in the United States may seem straightforward: tickets are bought predominately by poor people driven by the wishful belief that they will overcome infinitesimal odds and secure lives of luxury. The reality is more complicated. For a Dollar and a Dream shows how, in an era of stagnant upward mobility, millions of Americans turned to the lottery as their only chance at achieving the American Dream. Gamblers were not the only ones who bet on betting. As voters revolted against higher taxes in the late twentieth century, states saw legalized gambling 
  as a panacea, a way of generating revenue without cutting public services or raising taxes. Alongside stories of lottery winners and losers, Jonathan Cohen shows how gamblers have used prayer to help them win a jackpot, how states tried to pay for schools with scratch-off tickets, and how lottery advertising has targeted lower income and nonwhite communities. 
   
   
   
  For a Dollar and a Dream charts the untold history of the nation's lottery system, revealing how players and policymakers alike got hooked on hopes for a gambling windfall.

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  Used as a F**k Toy by her...

  Conner Hayden

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  On a weekend visit to the home of her boyfriend, a teenage girl finds his older sister is more than friendly. Later in the evening as her boyfriend sleeps, the girl decides to have a bath. When the sister comes in the girl allows herself to be seduced into some girl-on-girl action and it’s the start of a weekend of lesbian teasing and sex.

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  End Poverty Make Trillions

  Darryl Finkton Jr.

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  Ever wonder why poverty exists and how we could get rid of it? Here's your answer. 
  Darryl Finkton, Jr. is a hedge fund manager turned community organizer. Raised in poverty, Darryl went on to graduate from Harvard College and the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. In “End Poverty. Make Trillions.” Darryl shares how he rose from rags to riches, and how we can ensure everyone has an opportunity to generate wealth. 
  A Surprisingly Simple Plan for Ending Poverty–and Making Trillions of Dollars for Ourselves While We Do It 
  Poverty costs the United States more than a trillion dollars a year for myriad complex reasons. Ending it would result in joy that is hard to quantify. Yet for all the complexities involved, the “how” of it all–the way to escape national suffering and decline and start off toward a future of organic, resilient national growth–is simple. 
  It’s SO SIMPLE. 
  To have lives of dignity and purpose and contribute meaningfully to our capitalist economy, America’s poor people do not need the rest of us to feed or shelter them. They don’t need us to derail our lives to take care of them or even think about them all that much. 
  They need MONEY. 
  Subscribe to Darryl's podcast On Wealth for more information on ending poverty, making trillions, and accessing wealth for you and your community. 
  www.endpovertymaketrillions.com

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  Meditations - Wisdom for...

  Marcus Aurelius

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  What if you could find unshakable calm in life’s struggles, lead with clarity and integrity, and live with a deep sense of purpose? 
  Meditations: Wisdom for Resilience, Leadership, and a Purposeful Life brings you the timeless reflections of Marcus Aurelius, one of history’s greatest leaders and philosophers, carefully adapted for today’s listeners. 
  Written nearly two thousand years ago, Meditations is a collection of deeply personal reflections from a Roman emperor navigating challenges, emotions, and the nature of existence. It remains one of the most profound guides for living a virtuous, resilient, and purposeful life—offering wisdom that resonates powerfully in today’s fast-paced world. 
  This isn’t just an ancient text—it’s a practical guide for mastering your emotions, building resilience, and focusing on what truly matters. Whether you’re overcoming personal challenges, becoming a better leader, or seeking inner peace, this audiobook makes Marcus Aurelius’ wisdom accessible, clear, and actionable. 
  What You’ll Discover: 
  - Practical Lessons on Resilience: Overcome adversity, stay calm under pressure, and master your emotions. 
  - Timeless Leadership Guidance: Lead with integrity, humility, and strength, even in the toughest situations. 
  - A Path to Purpose: Reflect on what truly matters and align your actions with your values. 
  - Experience Marcus Aurelius’ profound insights in clear, modern language designed for today’s listener. 
  Imagine having the tools to stay calm, lead with purpose, and navigate life’s struggles with strength. 
  Download your copy today and transform the way you think, lead, and live.

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  Birth Of America The: The...

  One Day University

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  Learn from award winning professors in this set of five talks originally delivered at One Day University. Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior, and psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, including brain functions, and behavior. In fact, the field of psychology is considered a "Hub Science" with strong connections to the medical sciences, social sciences, and education. Human nature is a related concept but nevertheless  a bit different, as it  denotes the fundamental dispositions and characteristics—including ways of thinking, feeling, and acting—that humans are said to have naturally.

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  Boycott Divestment Sanctions -...

  Omar Barghouti

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  "Barghouti is the future. He is intelligent, empowered, and non-violent. He is completely impressive. It would help Americans to see such a picture of Palestinian political engagement, when they have such a distorted image of who Palestinians are. Some day they will know him." —Phillip Weiss, author of Mondoweiss: The War of Ideas in the Middle East 
   
   
   
  THIRTY YEARS ago, an international movement utilizing boycott, divestment, and sanction (BDS) tactics rose in solidarity with those suffering under the brutal apartheid regime of South Africa. The historic acts of BDS activists from around the world isolated South Africa as a pariah state and heralded the end of apartheid. 
   
   
   
  Now, as awareness of the apartheid nature of the State of Israel continues to grow, Omar Barghouti, founding member of the Palestinian Civil Society Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel, presents a renewed call to action. Aimed at forcing the State of Israel to uphold international law and universal human rights for the Palestinian people, here is a manifesto for change.

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