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  Gang Politics - Revolution...

  Kristian Williams

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  Demystifying forces of the state, gangs, and revolutionary violence. 
   
   
   
  In Gang Politics, Kristian Williams examines our society's understanding of social and political violence, what gets romanticized, misunderstood, or muddled. He explores the complex intersections between "gangs" of all sorts—cops and criminals, Proud Boys and Antifa, Panthers and skinheads—arguing that government and criminality are intimately related, often sharing critical features. As society becomes more polarized and conflict more common, Williams's analysis is a crucial corrective to our usual ideas about the role violence might or should play in our social struggles.

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  Gender Swap 5 Book Bundle Volume 3

  Kinky Press

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  Five Gender Swapping Stories, One Hot Bundle! 
    
  Swapped and Frozen: 
  Andrew wakes up to find the horrible snowy curse of the Snow King has fallen over his kingdom and no innocent women left to sacrifice.  
    
  Swapped with the Wife: 
  No more missionary in a dark room for Mary and John. 
  They are about to explore one another’s bodies in a whole new way and experience sensations with all new and exciting body parts. 
    
  Swapped with my Crush: 
  I’ve been wanting my hands on her body for years. 
  This just isn’t how it played out in my dreams. 
  Waking up Tiffany’s body. 
    
  Swapped with My Housewife: 
  This is a home where a man’s word is law—no matter which of them is the man. 
  I’m used to giving the orders, so when my wife produces a pair of magic potions for the bedroom, she only demurely suggests we drink. A suggestion I will come to regret—or will I? 
    
  Swapped by My Fraternity: 
  Pledging this fraternity has been my number one priority, but am I willing to undergo this change… and what they expect me to do with my new body?

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  Pablo Picasso: A short biography...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Pablo Picasso, Spanish painter and universal genius: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Nazi Sex Spies - True Stories of...

  Al Cimino

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  All is fair in love and war. At least the Nazis thought so. They deployed sex like any other weapon in the service of the Third Reich. Al Camino examines many shocking cases, where brothels were hotbeds of bugging and blackmail, and pillow talk could topple nations. 
   
  Cases include: 
  - The bugging of Salon Kitty, a high-class brothel in Berlin which was taken over by the SS. 
  - Nazi spy Lilly Stein, a 'good-looking nymphomaniac' who slept with US men in order to blackmail them. 
  - Princess Stephanie Julianne von Hohenlohe, who used her intimate relationship with Lord Rothermere to get the British newspaper Daily Mail to support the Nazis in the 1930s 
   
  Full of intrigue and surprise, Nazi Sex Spies presents a fascinating history of a little-known aspect of World War II.

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  Capitalism Socialism and Democracy

  Joseph A. Schumpeter

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  "Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy," authored by Joseph A. Schumpeter and first published in 1942, stands as a cornerstone in the study of economics and political science. In this profound and ambitious work, Schumpeter delves into the intricate mechanisms that drive capitalist economies and the transformative forces that shape them. Central to his analysis is the concept of "creative destruction," a process through which old industries and economic structures are continuously dismantled and replaced by innovative enterprises and technologies. This relentless cycle of innovation, while fostering economic growth and progress, also brings about significant disruption and dislocation, posing challenges to established businesses and labor markets.Schumpeter's exploration of capitalism is multifaceted. He acknowledges the system's remarkable capacity for innovation and wealth creation but also highlights its inherent vulnerabilities. These include tendencies toward monopolistic practices, social inequality, and cyclical crises. Schumpeter provocatively argues that capitalism, despite its successes, harbors the seeds of its own decay. As capitalism progresses, he suggests, it creates conditions—such as the rise of large corporations and bureaucratic structures—that may eventually undermine its dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit.Turning his attention to socialism, Schumpeter offers a nuanced examination of its potential as an alternative to capitalism. He considers socialism's promise to address the inequities and inefficiencies of capitalism, particularly through the redistribution of wealth and more centralized economic planning. However, he also recognizes significant obstacles, such as the potential stifling of individual initiative and the complexities of managing a planned economy on a large scale. Schumpeter's analysis of socialism is neither purely optimistic nor wholly dismissive; instead, it reflects a balanced inquiry into its feasibility and implications.A key component of Schumpeter's work is his discussion on democracy and its interaction with economic systems. He questions whether democratic institutions can withstand the pressures and demands of a rapidly evolving economic landscape. Schumpeter introduces the idea of "democratic elitism," suggesting that modern democracies are managed by a select group of individuals rather than by the populace at large. This perspective leads to critical reflections on the sustainability of democratic governance in the face of economic upheaval and social change.Overall, "Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy" is a thought-provoking and comprehensive treatise that continues to resonate with scholars and policymakers. Schumpeter's insights into the dynamics of economic change, the potential trajectories of capitalist and socialist systems, and the challenges facing democratic governance remain relevant in understanding the complexities of contemporary economic and political life.

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  The Darién Gap - A Reporter's...

  Belén Fernández

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  The narrow Darién Gap, the only land bridge connecting South and Central America, encompasses a spectacularly hostile jungle, covered in steep mountains, dense rainforests, and flood-prone marshes. Known in Spanish as el infierno verde, or “the green hell,” it is one of the most inhospitable places in the world. Its terrain is too treacherous for roads, yet hundreds of thousands of refuge seekers contend with its horrors every year in the hopes of reaching the United States, still some three thousand miles away. And of the countless who set out for the border, an untold number never arrive. In this book, journalist Belén Fernández travels through the Darién Gap to report on the dehumanizing and deadly stretch of land that has become a mass graveyard for migrants. Fernández’s journey brings her into contact with refuge seekers, people smugglers, law enforcement officials, and many more whose stories bring life to a place overwhelmingly associated with death. Combining history, on-the-ground reporting, travelogue, memoir, and searing politico-economic analysis, she shines light on a largely made-in-the-USA crisis that has come to define our modern era. 

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