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  Broken Trust - Greed...

  Samuel P. King, Randall W. Roth

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  Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop was the largest landowner and richest woman in the Hawaiian kingdom. Upon her death in 1884, she entrusted her property--known as Bishop Estate--to five trustees in order to create and maintain an institution that would benefit the children of Hawai‘i: Kamehameha Schools. A century later, Bishop Estate controlled nearly one out of every nine acres in the state, a concentration of private land ownership rarely seen anywhere in the world. Then in August 1997 the unthinkable happened: Four revered kupuna (native Hawaiian elders) and a professor of trust law publicly charged Bishop Estate trustees with gross incompetence and massive trust abuse. Entitled "Broken Trust," the statement provided devastating details of rigged appointments, violated trusts, cynical manipulation of the trust's beneficiaries, and the shameful involvement of many of Hawai‘i's powerful. 
  No one is better qualified to examine the events and personalities surrounding the scandal than two of the original "Broken Trust" authors. Their comprehensive account together with historical background, brings to light information that has never before been made public, including accounts of secret meetings and communications involving Supreme Court justices.

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  Colette - My Literary Mother

  Michele Roberts

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  The power of Colette's work comes from its modernist storytelling. 
   
   
   
  Colette was a pioneering, groundbreaking modernist writer, but has not always had her originality and worth recognized in Britain. Her work provocatively uses unstable narratives, gaps, silences, fairytale, mythical tropes, and sensual evocations of childhood, sex, and landscapes. 
   
   
   
  In this book, Michèle Roberts examines how Colette invents new forms to express her unsettling content on desire, perversion, aging, and different forms of love. Delving into four key texts, Roberts explores Colette's willingness to break open taboos about older woman and desire, as well as hidden and forbidden aspects of human longings and pleasures. 
   
   
   
  Through these re-readings, Roberts discovers that Colette's work is even more entrancing, more disturbing, and more original than she first thought.

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  Embracing the Void - Rethinking...

  Richard Boothby

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  A radical reinterpretation of the origin of religion through a psychoanalytic theorization of the unknown 
   
   
    
  Renowned psychoanalytic philosopher Richard Boothby puts forward a novel theory of religion inspired by Jacques Lacan's theory of das Ding, the disquieting, inaccessible dimension of fellow human beings. This notion of an unfathomable excess, originally encountered in the figure of the mother, led Lacan to break with Freud's formulation of the Oedipus complex and underlies Lacan's distinctive conception of unconscious dynamics. Leaning on this account, Boothby shows how our sense of the sacred arises from our relation to what we do not know. 
   
   
    
  Embracing the Void lays out the range of Freud's attempts at a psychoanalytic theory of religion and then sketches the rough contours of Lacan's contrasting approach. From there, Boothby offers the theoretical tools for interpreting the religious impulse and analyzes key religious traditions, from ancient Greek polytheism to Judaism and Christianity, and from Hinduism and Buddhism to Islam, finally turning to modern capitalist culture and the seductive deity that dominates it—money. Lucid, accessible, and compelling, the book provides a cogent intervention in one of the psychoanalytic tradition's most contentious topics and offers a new approach to our understanding of religion.

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  10 Things I Think I Know For...

  John Lehman

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  "10 Things I Think I Know For Sure About...Getting Your Writing Published" is presented by John Lehman, founder of Rosebud magazine. 
   
  John suggests writers stop thinking in terms of books, articles, poems and stories, and instead start thinking in terms of what benefits readers will receive from reading and buying them. 
  Literary agent Georgia Hughes, formerly an editor from Harper San Francisco, has complemented that this program is, "entertaining, inspiring and extremely helpful for writers of all levels of ability." 
  ©2009 John Lehman; (P)2009 John Lehman

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  The Engines of Evil - Inside The...

  Davis Truman

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  The Engines of Evil is an intelligent and comprehensive exploration of the Waffen SS's pivotal role in World War II and the Holocaust. It sheds light on how this formidable military organization not only fought battles on the front lines but also became the vanguard of Nazi terror and genocide. 
  Key Features of the Book:In-Depth Analysis: The book provides a thorough examination of the Waffen SS's evolution from Hitler's elite personal guard to a multifaceted force intricately involved in Nazi atrocities.Ideological Insights: It explores the National Socialist ideology that fueled the SS's actions and justified its atrocities, offering a deep dive into the mindset that enabled ordinary men to commit extraordinary crimes.Mechanisms of Genocide: The book meticulously details the operational and bureaucratic systems that facilitated the Holocaust and other genocidal acts, exposing the cold efficiency with which these atrocities were carried out.Personal Narratives: Through firsthand accounts and historical records, the experiences of both perpetrators and victims are brought to life, providing a human dimension to the historical narrative.Broader Context: The work places the Holocaust within the wider spectrum of Nazi genocidal policies, including the conquest and racial reshaping of Eastern Europe. 
  Understanding the origins and execution of the Holocaust and Nazi genocide is crucial for preventing future atrocities. The Engines of Evil provides a critical and timely examination of the forces that led to one of the darkest chapters in human history. It serves as a stark reminder of the capacity for evil that exists within society and the importance of maintaining vigilance against the ideologies and systems that foster hatred and violence. 
  We invite you to read The Engines of Evil and join the ongoing conversation about the lessons of the past and the path to a more just and humane future.

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  Dark Feminine Energy - The...

  Melissa Smith

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  Have you ever felt a deep, mysterious pull towards the hidden aspects of your feminine power? 
  Do you long to embrace your shadows and tap into the seductive energy that lies within? 
  "Dark Feminine Energy" offers a powerful, straightforward approach to embracing your inner darkness as a source of strength and magnetism.  
  Designed for those who refuse to be boxed into a single narrative, this guide illuminates the path to leveraging your unique traits for influence, seduction, and undeniable presence. 
  Within these pages, you will discover:Concrete methods to harness your dark feminine energy for personal empowerment and seductive prowess.The key psychological principles behind attraction and how your dark side can make you irresistible.How to use body language to convey confidence, openness, and irresistible charm.Techniques for mastering the art of the gaze, turning it into a powerful tool for connection and intrigue.Winning over the masculine mindsetTips for leveraging your voice and speech patterns to draw others closer, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and allure.Navigating the dance of pursuit and surrender in relationships while maintaining your power... and much more! 
  Are you ready to transform the way you see yourself and how the world sees you? To move with grace and power, turning heads and opening doors with just a look or a whisper? 
  Unleash your power, captivate with your presence, and command the attention you deserve. Your journey to become a Femme Fatale begins here.

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