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  Stolen Smuggled Sold - On the...

  Nancy Moses

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   “A riveting look at the backstory of what’s in the display cases at your local museum. The author profiles seven historic objects with checkered pasts.” —Library Journal   There are many books about museum heists, Holocaust artwork, insider theft, trafficking in antiquities, and stolen Native American objects. Now, there’s finally a book for the general public that covers the entire terrain.   Stolen, Smuggled, Sold features seven vivid and true stories in which the reader joins the author as she uncovers a cultural treasure and follows its often-convoluted trail. Along the way author and reader encounter a cast of fascinating characters from the underbelly of the cultural world: unscrupulous grave robbers, sinister middlemen, ruthless art dealers, venal Nazis, canny lawyers, valiant academics, unstoppable investigative reporters, unwitting curators, and dedicated government officials. Stories include Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer 1, the typset manuscript for Pearl Buck’s The Good Earth, a ceremonial Ghost Dance shirt from the massacre at Wounded Knee, the theft of 4,800 historical audio discs by a top official at the National Archives, a missing original copy of The Bill of Rights, the mummy of Ramses I, and an ancient treasure from Iraq.   While each story is fascinating in and of itself, together they address one of the hottest issues in the museum world: how to deal with the millions of items that have breaks in the chain of ownership, suspicious ownership records, or no provenance at all. The issue of ownership touches on professional practices, international protocols, and national laws. It’s a financial issue since the illicit trade in antiquities and cultural items generates as much as $4 billion to $8 billion a year.  

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  Men's Work - A Practical Guide...

  Connor Beaton

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  “I can unequivocally say that this is the book every man needs.” —Mark Groves, human connection specialist and founder of Create The LoveSuck it up. Stuff it down. Pour a bottle of whiskey over the top. Rinse and repeat until sufficiently numbed. This is the step-by-step doctrine men are taught. Men have traded in their internal leadership, sovereignty, and even masculinity for comfort, validation, and an escape from the mundane boardroom of their existence. Where is the modern-day strength training for the hearts and minds of men?In Men’s Work, ManTalks founder Connor Beaton offers the tactical, self-led guide men have been looking for. Here, he destigmatizes inner work by reframing it as a kind of psychological warrior training that many men can relate to and have been craving. Beaton walks you through a framework for facing the hidden and rejected aspects of yourself—factors that lead to self-sabotage, anxiety, and depression. Through real-life stories from men he’s worked with and guidance in practical, accessible exercises, he takes you on a three-part journey to uncover and free yourself from the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that hold you back.When you face off with those pieces in place, that’s when you’ll:• Live with clear purpose and direction• Build your skills to win at relationships• Gain better control of your anger• Learn how to regulate your mind, body, and emotions, even under stress and conflict• Become fearless and at peace with your journeyMen’s Work focuses on the unique challenges that men with psychological and emotional wounds so often grapple with—while giving you the tools to heal and return to society in a way that is both empowering personally and beneficial for all. “The goal of this work is not only to become a better man,” says Beaton, “but a better participant in the collective enterprise of living. True freedom awaits.”

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  Indie Author Blueprint The:...

  Billy Grady

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  Indie publishing isn’t just a backup plan—it’s a revolution. 
  With the right strategy, independent authors can build thriving careers, reach global readers, and keep full control of their creative vision. The Indie Author Blueprint is your step-by-step guide to making it happen. 
  In this comprehensive roadmap, bestselling author and publishing coach Billy Grady reveals how to: 
  - Build your author brand and create a professional presence from day one 
  - Publish with confidence, from formatting and cover design to distribution platforms 
  - Market your books effectively, using smart tactics that actually sell 
  - Grow multiple income streams for a sustainable, long-term career 
  Packed with actionable strategies, insider insights, and inspiring success stories, The Indie Author Blueprint gives you everything you need to launch—and thrive—as a modern independent author. 
  Your publishing dreams don’t need permission. 
  This is your blueprint to make them real.

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  Movement Parties of the Far...

  Pietro Castelli Gattinara,...

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  In an era of traditional political party decline, this book explores a new phase of nativist mobilization, in which street politics plays an increasingly important role. Movement parties offer an exceptional object of study since they challenge the conventional distinction between institutional and non-institutional politics. Examining the "production structure" of ten movement parties across nine European countries, the authors identify key factors that affect their engagement in protest activity. They address the organizational capacity, decision-making processes, and external mobilization of these collective actors using unique empirical material, including quantitative data on far-right protest mobilization spanning over a decade, protest network visualizations, and qualitative interviews with high-ranking officials. 
   
   
   
  The book provides fresh insights into how the far right spreads its influence and relates to non-institutional politics, making it essential for anyone concerned about the way in which nativist collective actors transform society from the ground up. A compelling study looking at the relationship between electoral politics and grassroots activism, Movement Parties of the Far Right illuminates the complex organizational and strategic choices underlying far-right mobilization.

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  Presence by Amy Cuddy - Book...

  FlashBooks, Dean Bokhari

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  Presence by Amy Cuddy - Book Summary 
   
  Important Note: This is not the original book, this is a book summary of the following title: 
  Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy 
   
  About 
   
  Amy Cuddy is best known for having delivered the 2nd most-watched TED talk in history. The talk is titled, “Your Body Shapes Who You Are”—definitely worth watching if you haven’t already done so. 
   
  Cuddy wrote this book to help people of all walks of life develop a strong sense of presence—a quality that helps us:  
   
  —Command respect and inspire others  
   
  —Speak with poise and clarity 
   
  —Become genuinely likable to others  
   
  —Develop an inner sense of confidence that helps us feel good about ourselves and make progress in our lives 
   
  We’ll talk more about how presence helps us lean into the aforementioned qualities, along with much, much more in the Big Ideas we’ll be sharing in this book summary.

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  Sea Horror - Blackbeard

  Arthur M. Harris

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  Enter the terrifying world of history’s most infamous pirate in Sea Horror – Blackbeard by Arthur M. Harris. This vivid, pulse-pounding account captures the monstrous legend of Edward Thatch—better known as Blackbeard—whose reign of terror on the high seas still haunts maritime lore. Harris recounts Blackbeard’s savage exploits, from his gruesome appearance with burning fuses in his beard to his violent battles and twisted alliances. Set against the backdrop of the Carolina coast and the West Indies, this gripping narrative explores Blackbeard’s cunning strategies, his uneasy deals with colonial governors, and the blood-soaked confrontations that ultimately led to his brutal demise. Blending historical fact with darkly cinematic storytelling, Sea Horror – Blackbeard is a chilling portrait of true piracy that reads like a horror tale pulled straight from the depths of the sea. 
  Perfect for fans of nautical history, true crime, and maritime adventure, this audiobook delivers both the brutal reality and the enduring legend of Blackbeard.

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