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  Hidden Agendas - Secret Motives...

  Cito Harder

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  Hidden agendas exist in nearly every aspect of life, shaping decisions, influencing behavior, and often determining the outcomes of interactions without those involved fully realizing it. A hidden agenda refers to a concealed motive or underlying intention that differs from what is outwardly expressed. Unlike open and transparent objectives, hidden agendas operate beneath the surface, often serving personal, financial, or strategic interests that are not explicitly stated. 
  At their core, hidden agendas stem from the fundamental human need for control, advantage, or self-preservation. People may withhold their true intentions out of fear of rejection, loss of power, or diminished influence. In many cases, hidden agendas are not inherently malicious; they can be driven by self-interest, strategic planning, or the need to protect sensitive information. However, when used manipulatively, they can undermine trust, deceive others, and lead to unethical or harmful consequences. 
  One of the key characteristics of a hidden agenda is deception or misdirection. A person or group may present one set of intentions while secretly pursuing another. This is common in politics, business, and even personal relationships, where individuals may disguise their true motivations to gain support, manipulate outcomes, or secure an advantage. For example, a corporate leader advocating for a policy change may claim it is for the benefit of employees, while in reality, it serves to increase profits or consolidate power.

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  It Ends With Us: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of It Ends With Us, by Colleen Hoover. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Colleen Hoover. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  It Ends With Us is a poignant contemporary romance novel that delves into complex themes of love, resilience, and personal empowerment. The story follows Lily Bloom, a young woman who builds a new life for herself in Boston, away from her tumultuous past. When she meets neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid, their chemistry is undeniable, but as their relationship deepens, Lily must confront painful truths and make difficult choices that challenge her understanding of love and self-worth. With heartfelt prose and emotional depth, Hoover crafts a narrative that explores the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of courage in the face of adversity.

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  How to Lose a War - The Story of...

  Amin Saikal

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  An incisive, authoritative account of the West's failures in Afghanistan, from 9/11 to the fall of Kabul 
   
   
    
  In 1958, Richard Nixon described Afghanistan as "unconquerable." On August 15, 2021, he was proven right. After twenty years of intervention, US and NATO forces retreated, enabling the Taliban to return to power. Tens of thousands were killed in the long, unwinnable war, and millions more were displaced—leaving the future of Afghanistan hanging in the balance. 
   
   
    
  Leading expert Amin Saikal traces the full story of America's intervention, from 9/11 to the present crisis. After an initial swift military strike, the US became embroiled in a drawn-out struggle to change Afghanistan but failed to achieve its aims. Saikal shows how this failure was underlined by protracted attempts to capture Osama bin Laden, an inability to secure a viable government via "democracy promotion" efforts, and lack of wider strategy in the "war on terror." 
   
   
    
  How to Lose a War offers an insightful account of one of the US's most significant foreign policy failures—and considers its dire consequences for the people of Afghanistan.

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  Richard Sorge: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  Spies are a feature of countless works of fiction in which they often discover secrets on which the fate of nations hang in the balance. Reality is generally rather more mundane, as spies often gather low-level intelligence that only makes sense when it is examined by analysts and compared to information from other sources. Espionage provides clues to what the enemy is planning, but on its own, it rarely changes the course of a war. Moreover, real spies are generally anonymous, not the bold, swashbuckling action heroes depicted in fiction. Spies must hide in plain sight, and that is best achieved by being as innocuous as possible.  
  	However, there are exceptions. Occasionally, a spy will be so successful that they are able to place themselves in a position where they have access to information at the highest levels, secrets that really can change the course of world events. Sometimes, these spies may even be as handsome, charming, charismatic, and bold as their fictional counterparts. 
  	One such spy was a man named Richard Sorge. Experiencing the horrors of World War I at first-hand turned Sorge into an ardent communist, after which he worked as a spy for the USSR in Germany, China, and Japan before and during World War II. He obtained vital military and political secrets and maintained his cover for over nine years despite frantic searches for the spy who was leaking information to Russia. His effortless charm meant that he didn’t need to steal secrets: people told him willingly, including the many women that he seduced.

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  The Governor’s Secret - Arno...

  Arno Thompson Ferguson

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  In “The Governors’ Secret,” Arno Thompson Ferguson crafts a gripping tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal for political ambition. Matthew and Daniel’s friendship blooms quickly, with Matthew finding in Daniel the closeness he never experienced with his own family. On the other hand, Daniel becomes a beloved member of Matthew’s family, often serving as the bridge that persuades Matthew to attend family functions. Daniel remains uncertain about his standing within this tight-knit group despite the family’s wholehearted acceptance. But as they enter adulthood, the once inseparable bond begins to fray. Career ambitions pull them in different directions – Daniel finds his calling at the Sheriff's office while Matthew navigates the challenges of love and loss. A series of personal tragedies further disrupts Matthew's life, setting the stage for a horrifying incident that shatters their world. This event ignites a ruthless struggle for power, one that will push their friendship to the brink and unleash a chain of events with unimaginable consequences. “The Governors’ Secret” is a thrilling exploration of how fear and ambition can corrupt even the strongest friendships, leading to devastating consequences. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a world where loyalty is tested, and the lines between right and wrong blur in the pursuit of power.

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  Ancient Anatolia: The History of...

  Editors Charles River

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  During the Late Bronze Age, from about 1500-1200 BCE, the Near East was a time and place where great kingdoms and empires vied for land and influence, playing high stakes diplomatic games, trading, and occasionally going to war with each other in the process. The Egyptians, Hittites, Babylonians, Assyrians, and several smaller Canaanite kingdoms were all part of this system, which was one of the first true “global” systems in world history and also one of the most materially prosperous eras in antiquity.  
  Thus, the transition from the Bronze to the Iron Age during the late 13th and early 12th centuries BCE arguably changed the structure and course of world history more fundamentally than any period before or since, and at the center of this period of turmoil was a group of people known today as the Sea Peoples, the English translation of the name given to them by the Egyptians. Despite their prominent role in history, however, the Sea Peoples remain as mysterious as they were influential; while the Egyptians documented their presence and the wars against them, it has never been clear exactly where the Sea Peoples originated from, or what compelled them to invade various parts of the region with massive numbers. Whatever the reason, the Sea Peoples posed an existential threat to the people already living in the region, as noted by an Egyptian inscription: “The foreign countries made a conspiracy in their islands. All at once the lands were removed and scattered in the fray. No land could stand before their arms: from Hatti, Qode, Carchemish, Arzawa and Alashiya on, being cut off at one time. A camp was set up in Amurru. They desolated its people, and its land was like that which has never come into being. They were coming forward toward Egypt, while the flame was prepared before them."

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